Panasonic TH-42PA60L User manual

ORDERNO.ITD0604013AE
Plasma Television
TH-42PA60L
GP9DEChassis
Please fileand use thismanual together with the service manual for
Model No.TH-42PA60A, / Order No.ITD0603007.
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
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Power
Source AC 110-220 V, 50 / 60 Hz
Power
Consumption
Averageuse 294 W
Standbycondition 0.3W
Plasma
Displaypanel
Drivemethod AC type
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Contrast Ratio Max 10000:1
Visiblescreensize / (No.
of pixels) 106 cmV
920 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) × 1,056 mm (diagonal)
Sound
Speaker 12 cm × 6cm × 2pcs, 8
AudioOutput 20 W(10 W+ 10 W), 10%THD
Receiving
Systems / / Band
name
Receiving
Channels/
Regular
TV) VHFBAND UHFBAND CATV
2-13 (NTSC M USA) 14-69 (NTSC M USA) 1-125 (USACATV)
Aerial
- Rear VHF/ UHF
Operating
Conditions Temperature : 0°C - 40 °C
Humidity: 20 %- 80 %RH (non-condensing)
Connection
Terminals
AV1InputAUDIO L-R RCAPIN Type× 2 0.5V[rms]
VIDEO RCAPIN Type× 1 1.0V[p-p] (75 )
S VIDEO Mini Din4-pin Y: 1.0V[p-p] (75 ) C: 0.286 V[p-p] (75 )
AV2InputAUDIO L-R RCAPIN Type× 2 0.5V[rms]
VIDEO RCAPIN Type× 1 1.0V[p-p] (75 )
COMPONENT Y 1.0V[p-p] (including synchronization)
PB/CB, PR/CR±0.35 V[p-p]
AV3InputAUDIO L-R RCAPIN Type× 2 0.5V[rms]
VIDEO RCAPIN Type× 1 1.0V[p-p] (75 )
COMPONENT Y 1.0V[p-p] (including synchronization)
PB/CB, PR/CR±0.35 V[p-p]
Others HDMI Input TYPE AConnector
AudioInput RCAPIN Type× 2 0.5V[rms]
Monitor
Output AUDIO L-R RCAPIN Type× 2 0.5V[rms] (high impedance)
VIDEO RCAPIN Type× 1 1.0V[p-p] (75 )
Dimensions
( W× H × D )
1,068 mm × 701 mm × 97 mm (TV Set only)
1,068 mm × 764 mm × 320 mm (WithPedestal)
Weight
29.0kgNet (TV Set only)
31.0kgNet (WithPedestal)
Notes
:
-Design and Specificationsaresubject to changewithoutnotice. Weightand Dimensionsshown areapproximate.
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1. Difference PCB Structure sheet
Print List
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
H TNPA3760AC AV Terminal, AV switch
HC TNPA3852 JIG Connection
K TNPA3603AH Remote receiver, LED, Keyscan
PTNPA3911AB PowerSupply
PA TNPA3761AH DC-DC Converter, PowerSOS
STNPA3604AD PowerSwitch
SC TNPA3794AB ScanDrive
SD TNPA3875AB ScanOut (Lower)
SS TNPA3795AB SustainDrive
SU TNPA3874AB ScanOut (Upper)
DG TNPA3756CQ TNPA3756CY Digital Signal Processor Changed
TA TNPA3768AC ----- Tuner Deleted
TU ----- TNPA3851 Tuner Added
2. Service Mode Function
MPU controls the functions switching foreachIICs through IIC bus inthis chassis. The
following setting and adjustment canbe adjustedbyremote control inService Mode.
2.1. How to enter SERVICE1
1. Insound menu, set BASS to MAXIMUM, and set TREBLE to
MINIMUM.
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2. Set the Volume to minimum, and set the off timer.
3. Simultaneouslypress Recall button on remote control and DOWN
button [ ]on the TV set.
2.2. How to enter SERVICE2
1. Set the channel to CH99.
2. Select the EQ 12kHz.
3. Press Mute button on remote control and DOWNbutton [ ]
on the TV set.
Note:
To exitto Service mode, press EXITor Power button on remote
control.
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2.3. Option Description
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3. Adjustment
3.1. PALpanel white balance adjustment
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Instrument Name Connection Remarks
-W/B pattern (PAL-M or NTSC signal)
-Color analyzer (Minolta CA-100 or equivalent) RFinput
Panel surface Usersetting: Normal
Procedure Remarks
-Asing timeislonger than 15min.
-Make surethefrontpanel to beused on thefinal set isfitted.
-Make sureacolor signal isnotbeing shown beforeadjustment.
-Putthecolor analyzer wherethereislittlecolour variation.
Complete theadjustmentwithin 10 minutes after theturn on electricity.
Turn on thepower supplyagain when itisnotpossibleto complete itbyaging etc.
1. Displaythewhite balance pattern.
2. Check that thecolor balance is“cool”.
3. Enter the<Service1> mode.
4. Select “G-CUTOFF” item, using thecolor-key“Red” or “Green”, and set to “128”, using thecolor-
key“Yellow” or “Blue”.
Also, “B-CUTOFF” and “R-CUTOFF” set to “128”.
5. Set “G-DRIVE” at “224”.
6. Touch thesignal receiver ofcolor analyzer to thehighlightwindow’scenter, and adjust B drive
and R driveso x, ybecomethe“Color balance Cool” in thebelowtable.
7. Set “ALL-DRIVE” to “252”.
8. Set colorbalance to “Normal”.
9. FixG cutoff , B cutoff and R cutoff at “128”.
10. FixG driveat “224”.
11. Adjust B driveand R driveso thehighlightwindow’sx, ybecomethe“Color balance “Normal”
in thebelowtable.
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 driveto “224”.
16. Adjust B driveand R driveso thehighlightwindow’sx, ybecomethe“Color balance Warm”
shown in thebelowtable.
17. Set “ALL-DRIVE” to “252”.
Picture menu : Dynamic
ASPECT: 16:9
-Highlightsection
Signal amplitude75%
3.2. HD white balance adjustment
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Instrument Name Connection Remarks
-1080i W/B Pattern
-Color analyzer(Minolta CA-100 or equivalent)
-RF input
-Panel surface Usersetting: Normal
Procedure Remarks
-Asing timeislonger than 15min.
-Make surethefrontpanel to beused on thefinal set isfitted.
-Make sureacolor signal isnotbeing shown beforeadjustment.
-Putthecolor analyzer wherethereislittlecolour variation.
Complete the adjustment within10 minutes afterthe turnon electricity.
Turnon the powersupplyagainwhenit is not possible tocomplete it
byaging etc.
1. Displaythewhite balance pattern.
2. Check that thecolor balance is“cool”.
3. Enter the<Service1> mode.
4. Select “G-CUTOFF” item, using thecolor-key“Red” or “Green”, and set to “128”, using thecolor-
key“Yellow” or “Blue”.
Also, “B-CUTOFF” and “R-CUTOFF” set to “128”.
5. Set “G-DRIVE” at “224”.
6. Touch thesignal receiver ofcolor analyzer to thehighlightwindow’scenter, and adjust B drive
and R driveso x, ybecomethe“Color balance Cool” in thebelowtable.
7. Set “ALL-DRIVE” to “252”.
8. Set colorbalance to “Normal”.
9. FixG cutoff , B cutoff and R cutoff at “128”.
10. FixG driveat “224”.
11. Adjust B driveand R driveso thehighlightwindow’sx, ybecomethe“Color balance “Normal”
in thebelowtable.
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 driveto “224”.
16. Adjust B driveand R driveso thehighlightwindow’sx, ybecomethe“Color balance Warm”
shown in thebelowtable.
17. Set “ALL-DRIVE” to “252”.
Picture menu: Dynamic
ASPECT:16:9
-Highlightsection
Signal amplitude75%
*The Colorbalance
COOL
fromJapanese model
values.
3.3. Sub bright adjustment
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Instrument Name Connection Remarks
1. PAL-M or NTSC signal generator (or RF) Connect tothe input terminal Usersetting: Normal
Procedure Remarks
-White balance adjustmentisfinished for each signal.
-Do adjustments in adarkroom.
-Complete theadjustmentwithin 10 minutes after theturn on electricity.
Turn on thepower supplyagain when itisnotpossibleto complete itbyaging etc.
1. Displaythe10 step gray-scalepattern for adjusting sub-brightfrom video input.
2. Use "Sub-Bright" in the<Sevice1> modeto adjust so the6th section showsup and the7th fades
away.
Data
Sub-Bright data addresses
Sub-Bright (upper) A0-0116
Sub-Bright (lower) A0-0117
Picture menu: Dynamic
Colorbalance: Normal
ASPECT: 16:9
3.4. ABLadjustment
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Instrument Name Connection Remarks
1. HD signal emitter (or Leader :1080i/No.9signal)
2. Wattmeter
COMPONENTinput terminal
Connect the AC powerof
the set tothe wattmeter.
Procedure Remarks
-Make suretheset isaged for 30 minutes or morebeforeadjustment.
(Do notswitch off during or after aging.)
-Voltage230V50Hz (variation within 1%)
-Volumeat minimum and screen sizeat “16:9”
Componentinput, dynamic, standard
1. Connect theset's AC power to thewattmeter.
2. Inputthesignal (top half:color bar, Bottom half:Horizontal 10stepsbar).
3. Select the“PWRCTL” item in the<Service1> mode.
4. Adjust PWRCTL so theset's power consumption is
289 (+5/-10)W
Remarks
1. Theinitial data are
Data address :A0-0102
Defaultdata :0×00
2. Thepower and data arein reverse relationship. Data isdisplayed by2’C.
(Lower thedata to raise thepower.)
-Raising direction ( ):0 255, 254, 253.....
-Lowering direction ( ):0 1, 2, 3.....
3. Thereisapossibilitythat theadjustmentvaluecan do two places, adjust itin that case, that the
valueofPWRCTL islarge.
3.5. Sub-Contrast adjustment
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Name of measuring instrument Connection Remarks
RFgenerator
Base Band generator Adjustment of AV system Remarks
1. ReceiveAV1(PAL-M or NTSC 100%Full White or SplitColour bar shown as below).
2. Goes into service mode, choose Sub-Contrast, and itchecks that data valueis512.
(Itchecks that an initial valueisadefault)
3. Thecolour keyyellowbutton ofremote control ispushed.
4. TheOSD character ofsub-contrast becomes red.
(Insideunder automaticadjustment)
5. TheOSD character ofsub-contrast returnsto white.
6. End.
Adjustment of RFsystem Remarks
1. ReceiveaRF.
(PAL-M or NTSC 100%Full White or SplitColour bar shown as below).
2. Goes into service mode, choose Sub-Contrast, and itchecks that data valueis512.
(Itchecks that an initial valueisadefault)
3. Thecolour keyyellowbutton ofremote control ispushed.
4. TheOSD character ofsub-contrast becomes red.
(Insideunder automaticadjustment)
5. TheOSD character ofsub-contrast returnsto white.
6. End.
Adjustment of HD system Remarks
1. RecieveComponent
(1080i/ 60Hz or 1080i/ 50Hz, 100%Full White or Splitcolour bar as shown below).
2. Goes into service mode, choose Sub-Contrast, and itchecks that data valueis384.
(Itchecks that an initial valueisadefault)
3. Thecolour keyyellowbutton ofremote control ispushed.
4. TheOSD character ofsub-contrast becomes red.
(Insideunder automaticadjustment)
5. TheOSD character ofsub-contrast returnsto white.
6. End.
4. Conductor Views
4.1. TU-Board
4.2. DG-Board
5. Schematic and Block Diagram
5.1. SchematicDiagram Note
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5.2. MainBlock Diagram
5.3. TU-Board Block and SchematicDiagram
5.4. DG-Board (1 of 3) Block Diagram
5.5. DG-Board (2 of 3) Block Diagram
5.6. DG-Board (3 of 3) Block Diagram
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5.7. DG-Board (1 of 8) SchematicDiagram
5.8. DG-Board (2 of 8) SchematicDiagram
5.9. DG-Board (3 of 8) SchematicDiagram
5.10. DG-Board (4 of 8) SchematicDiagram
5.11. DG-Board (5 of 8) SchematicDiagram
5.12. DG-Board (6 of 8) SchematicDiagram
5.13. DG-Board (7 of 8) SchematicDiagram
5.14. DG-Board (8 of 8) SchematicDiagram
6. Parts Location & Mechanical Replacement Parts
List
6.1. Parts Location
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6.2. Packing Exploded Views(1)
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6.3. Packing Exploded Views(2)
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6.4. Packing Exploded Views(3)
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6.5. Stand Exploded Views
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