Panasonic TH-42PA60L User manual

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TH-42PA60L
GP9DE Chassis
Plasma Television
Please file and use this manual together with the service manual for Model No.TH-42PA60A,
Order No.ITD0603007.
Specifications
Power Source AC 110-220 V, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Consumption
Average use 294 W
Standby condition 0.3 W
Plasma Display panel
Drive method AC type
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Contrast Ratio Max 10000:1
Visible screen size
(No. of pixels) 106 cmV
920 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) × 1,056 mm (diagonal)
Sound
Speaker 12 cm × 6 cm × 2 pcs, 8 W
Audio Output 20 W (10 W + 10 W ), 10% THD
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1 Difference PCB Structure sheet 4
2 Service Mode Function 5
2.1. How to enter SERVICE 1 5
2.2. How to enter SERVICE 2 5
2.3. Option Description 7
3 Adjustment 9
3.1. PAL panel white balance adjustment 9
3.2. HD white balance adjustment 10
3.3. Sub bright adjustment 11
3.4. ABL adjustment 12
3.5. Sub-Contrast adjustment 13
4 Conductor Views 15
4.1. TU-Board 15
4.2. DG-Board 16
5 Schematic and Block Diagram 19
5.1. Schematic Diagram Note 19
5.2. Main Block Diagram 20
5.3. TU-Board Block and Schematic Diagram 21
5.4. DG-Board (1 of 3) Block Diagram 22
5.5. DG-Board (2 of 3) Block Diagram 23
Receiving Systems /
Band name
Receiving Channels
(Regular TV) VHF BAND UHF BAND CATV
2-13 (NTSC M USA) 14-69 (NTSC M USA) 1-125 (USA CATV)
Aerial - Rear VHF / UHF
Operating Conditions Temperature : 0°C-40°C
Humidity : 20 % - 80 % RH (non-condensing)
Connection Terminals
AV1 Input AUDIO L-R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]
VIDEO RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V[p-p] (75 W)
SVIDEO Mini Din 4-pin Y: 1.0 V[p-p] (75 W) C: 0.286 V[p-p] (75 W)
AV2 Input AUDIO L-R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]
VIDEO RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V[p-p] (75 W)
COMPONENT Y1.0 V[p-p] (including synchronization)
PB/CB,P
R/CR±0.35 V[p-p]
AV3 Input AUDIO L-R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]
VIDEO RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V[p-p] (75 W)
COMPONENT Y1.0 V[p-p] (including synchronization)
PB/CB,P
R/CR±0.35 V[p-p]
Others HDMI Input TYPE A Connector
Audio Input RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]
Monitor
Output AUDIO L-R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms] (high impedance)
VIDEO RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V[p-p] (75 W)
Dimensions ( W × H × D )
1,068 mm × 701 mm × 97 mm (TV Set only)
1,068 mm × 764 mm × 320 mm (With Pedestal)
Weight
29.0 kg Net (TV Set only)
31.0 kg Net (With Pedestal)
Notes:
· Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate.
CONTENTS
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5.6. DG-Board (3 of 3) Block Diagram 24
5.7. DG-Board (1 of 8) Schematic Diagram 25
5.8. DG-Board (2 of 8) Schematic Diagram 26
5.9. DG-Board (3 of 8) Schematic Diagram 27
5.10. DG-Board (4 of 8) Schematic Diagram 28
5.11. DG-Board (5 of 8) Schematic Diagram 29
5.12. DG-Board (6 of 8) Schematic Diagram 30
5.13. DG-Board (7 of 8) Schematic Diagram 31
5.14. DG-Board (8 of 8) Schematic Diagram 32
6 Parts Location & Mechanical Replacement Parts List 33
6.1. Parts Location 33
6.2. Packing Exploded Views (1) 34
6.3. Packing Exploded Views (2) 35
6.4. Packing Exploded Views (3) 36
6.5. Stand Exploded Views 37
6.6. Mechanical Replacement Parts List (PDP TV) 38
6.7. Mechanical Replacement Parts List (Stand) 39
7 Electrical Replacement Parts List 40
7.1. Replacement Parts List Notes 40
7.2. Electrical Replacement Parts List 41
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1 Difference PCB Structure sheet
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Board name Part No. Function Remarks
TH-42PA60A TH-42PA60L
C1 TNPA3799AB Data Draiver (Left)
C2 TNPA3800AB Data Draiver (Right)
STZTNP01BMTB Format Converter, Plasma AI Processor
HTNPA3760AC AV Terminal, AV switch
HC TNPA3852 JIG Connection
KTNPA3603AH Remote receiver, LED, Keyscan
PTNPA3911AB Power Supply
PA TNPA3761AH DC-DC Converter, Power SOS
STNPA3604AD Power Switch
SC TNPA3794AB Scan Drive
SD TNPA3875AB Scan Out (Lower)
SS TNPA3795AB Sustain Drive
SU TNPA3874AB Scan Out (Upper)
DG TNPA3756CQ TNPA3756CY Digital Signal Processor Changed
TA TNPA3768AC ----- Tuner Deleted
TU ----- TNPA3851 Tuner Added
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2 Service Mode Function
MPU controls the functions switching for each IICs through IIC bus in this chassis. The following setting and adjustment can be
adjusted by remote control in Service Mode.
2.1. How to enter SERVICE 1
1.In sound menu, set BASS to MAXIMUM, and set TREBLE to MINIMUM.
2.Set the Volume to minimum, and set the off timer.
3.Simultaneously press Recall button on remote control and DOWN button [ ]ontheTVset.
2.2. How to enter SERVICE 2
1.Set the channel to CH99.
2.Select the EQ 12kHz.
3.Press Mute button on remote control and DOWN button [ ]ontheTVset.
Note:
To exit to Service mode, press EXIT or Power button on remote control.
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2.3. Option Description
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3 Adjustment
3.1. PAL panel white balance adjustment
Instrument Name Connection Remarks
· W/B pattern (PAL-M or NTSC signal)
· Color analyzer (Minolta CA-100 or equivalent) RF input
Panel surface User setting: Normal
Procedure Remarks
· Asing time is longer than 15min.
· Make sure the front panel to be used on the final set is fitted.
· Make sure a color signal is not being shown before adjustment.
· Put the color analyzer where there is little colour variation.
Complete the adjustment within 10 minutes after the turn on electricity.
Turn on the power supply again when it is not possible to complete it by aging etc.
1.Display the white balance pattern.
2.Check that the color balance is “cool”.
3.Enter the <Service1> mode.
4.Select “G-CUTOFF” item, using the color-key “Red” or “Green”, and set to “128”, using the
color-key “Yellow” or “Blue”.
Also, “B-CUTOFF” and “R-CUTOFF” set to “128”.
5.Set “G-DRIVE” at “224”.
6.Touch the signal receiver of color analyzer to the highlight window’s center, and adjust B
drive and R drive so x, y become the “Color balance Cool” in the below table.
7.Set “ALL-DRIVE” to “252”.
8.Set colorbalance to “Normal”.
9.Fix G cutoff , B cutoff and R cutoff at “128”.
10. Fix G drive at “224”.
11. Adjust B drive and R drive so the highlight window’s x, y become the “Color balance
“Normal” in the below table.
12. Set “ALL-DRIVE” to “252”.
13. Set color balance to “Warm”.
14. Set G cutoff, B cutoff and R cutoff to “128”.
15. Set G drive to “224”.
16. Adjust B drive and R drive so the highlight window’s x, y become the “Color balance Warm”
shown in the below table.
17. Set “ALL-DRIVE” to “252”.
Picture menu : Dynamic
ASPECT : 16:9
· Highlight section
Signal amplitude 75%
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3.2. HD white balance adjustment
Instrument Name Connection Remarks
· 1080i W/B Pattern
· Color analyzer(Minolta CA-100 or equivalent)
· RF input
· Panel surface User setting: Normal
Procedure Remarks
· Asing time is longer than 15min.
· Make sure the front panel to be used on the final set is fitted.
· Make sure a color signal is not being shown before adjustment.
· Put the color analyzer where there is little colour variation.
Complete the adjustment within 10 minutes after the turn on electricity.
Turn on the power supply again when it is not possible to complete it by aging etc.
1.Display the white balance pattern.
2.Check that the color balance is “cool”.
3.Enter the <Service1> mode.
4.Select “G-CUTOFF” item, using the color-key “Red” or “Green”, and set to “128”, using the
color-key “Yellow” or “Blue”.
Also, “B-CUTOFF” and “R-CUTOFF” set to “128”.
5.Set “G-DRIVE” at “224”.
6.Touch the signal receiver of color analyzer to the highlight window’s center, and adjust B
drive and R drive so x, y become the “Color balance Cool” in the below table.
7.Set “ALL-DRIVE” to “252”.
8.Set colorbalance to “Normal”.
9.Fix G cutoff , B cutoff and R cutoff at “128”.
10. Fix G drive at “224”.
11. Adjust B drive and R drive so the highlight window’s x, y become the “Color balance
“Normal” in the below table.
12. Set “ALL-DRIVE” to “252”.
13. Set color balance to “Warm”.
14. Set G cutoff, B cutoff and R cutoff to “128”.
15. Set G drive to “224”.
16. Adjust B drive and R drive so the highlight window’s x, y become the “Color balance Warm”
shown in the below table.
17. Set “ALL-DRIVE” to “252”.
Picture menu: Dynamic
ASPECT:16:9
· Highlight section
Signal amplitude 75%
* The Color balance COOL differs from
Japanese model values.
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