Panasonic TH42PE77U - 42" HD PLASMA TV User manual

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GP10DHU Chassis
High Definition Plasma Television
Specifications
Powe
r
Source
A
C 120 V, 60 Hz
Powe
r
Consumption
Maximum 387 W
Standby condition 0.2 W
Plasma Displa
y
panel
Drive method
A
C type
Aspect Ratio 16 : 9
V
isible screen size
(W × H × Diagonal)
(No. of pixels)
106 cm
36.3 ” × 20.3 ” × 41.6 ” (922 mm × 518 mm × 1,057 mm)
786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H)) [3,072 × 768 dots]
Sound
Audio Output 20 W [10 W + 10 W] (10 % THD)
Channel Capability (Digital/Analog) VHF/UHF: 2 - 69, CATV: 1 - 135
Operating Conditions Temperatu
r
e: 32 °F - 104 °F (0 °C - 40 °C)
Humidity: 20 % - 80 % RH (non-condensing)
Connection Terminals
INPUT 1-3 VIDEO: RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V [p-p] (75 ohm)
S-VIDEO: Mini DIN 4-pin Y: 1.0 V [p-p] (75 ohm) C: 0.286 V [p-p] (75 ohm)
A
UDIO L-R: RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]
COMPONENT
V
IDEO
INPUT 1-2 Y: 1.0 V [p-p] (including synchronization)
PB,P
R: ± 0.35 V [p-p]
A
UDIO L-R: RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]
HDMI 1-2 AUDIO IN TYPE A Connecto
r
×2
This TV supports “HDAVI Cont
r
ol 2” function.
A
UDIO L-R: RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]
Card slot SD CARD slot × 1
A
V
PROG. OUT VIDEO: RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V [p-p] (75 ohm)
A
UDIO L-R: RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/Dolb
y
Digital, Fibe
r
Optic
ORDER NO.MTNC070305CE
B19 Canada: B07

1 Applicable signals
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Remove the Rear Cover
5 Service Hint
Board Name Function Board Name Function
P Power Supply D Format Converter, Plasma AI, Sub-Field Processor
ADC-DC Converter
Speaker out, Sound Processor
AV Terminal, AV Switch
Digital Signal Processor, Microcomputer
HDMI Interface, Peaks Lite 2
C1 Data Driver (Lower Right)
C2 Data Driver (Lower Left)
SC Scan Drive
SU Scan out (Upper)
SD Scan out (Lower)
SS Sustain Drive
K Remote receiver, Power LED GS SD Card Slot
S Power Switch G Key Switch, Side Terminal
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6.1. Remove the rear cover
1.See Service Hint (Section 5)
6.2. Remove the rear terminal
cover
1.Remove the screws (×8 ).
2.Remove the rear terminal cover.
6.3. Remove the P-Board
Caution:
To remove P.C.B. wait 1 minute after power was off for
discharge from electrolysis capacitors.
1.Unlock the cable clampers to free the cable.
2.Disconnect the connectors (P2, P6, P7, P9, P11, P12 and
P25).
3.Remove the screws (×8 ) and remove the P-Board.
6.4. Remove the Tuner unit
1.Unlock the cable clampers to free the cable.
2.Disconnect the connectors (A1, A5, A6, A7, A12, A51 and
A52).
3.Remove the screws (×2 ) and remove the tuner cover.
4.Remove the screws (×4 ) and remove the tuner unit.
6.5. Remove the A-Board
1.Remove the tuner unit. (See section 6.4.)
2.Remove the screws (×6 ) and remove the A-Board.
6.6. Remove the side AV unit and
the side AV bracket.
1.Unlock the cable clampers to free the cable.
2.Disconnect the connectors (G51 and GS52) and relay
connector.
3.Remove the screws (×4 ).
4.Remove the side AV unit.
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5.Remove the screw (×1 ).
6.Remove the tabs (×4 ) and Remove the side AV bracket.
6.7. Remove the G-Board and GS-
Board
1.Remove the side AV unit and the side AV bracket. (See
section 6.6.)
2.Remove the screws (×2 ).
3.Remove the screws (×6 ) and remove the side AV unit
shield cover and the control button.
4.Remove the screws (×4 ) and remove the G-Board and
GS-Board.
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6.8. Remove the D-Board
1.Remove the tuner unit. (See section 6.4.)
2.Disconnect the connectors (D5 and D25).
3.Disconnect the flexible cables (D20, D31 and D32).
4.Remove the screws (×4 ) and remove the D-Board.
6.9. Remove the SU-Board
1.Remove the screws (×2 ).
2.Remove the flexible cables (SU1, SU2, SU3 and SU4)
connected to the SU-Board and remove the bridge
connector (SC45-SU45).
3.Slide the SU-Board to the left to disconnect from a
connector (SC41-SU41) on the SC-Board and remove the
SU-Board.
6.10. Remove the SD-Board
1.Remove the side AV unit and the side AV bracket. (See
section 6.6.)
2.Remove the screws (×2 ).
3.Remove the flexible cables (SD1, SD2, SD3 and SD4)
connected to the SD-Board and remove the bridge
connector (SC46-SD46).
4.Slide the SD-Board to the left to disconnect from a
connector (SC42-SD42) on the SC-Board and remove the
SD-Board.
6.11. Remove the SC-Board
1.Remove the SU-Board and SD-Board. (See section 6.9.
and 6.10.)
2.Unlock the cable clampers to free the cable.
3.Disconnect the connector (SC2).
4.Disconnect the flexible cable (SC20).
5.Remove the screws (×6 ) and remove the SC-Board.
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6.12. Remove the SS-Board
1.Disconnect the connectors (SS11, SS12 and SS23).
2.Disconnect the flexible cables (SS53A, SS54A, SS55A and
SS56A).
3.Remove a short-jumper connector SS34 and re-use for new
SS-Board.
4.Remove the screws (×6 ) and remove the SS-Board.
6.13. Remove the C1-Board
1.Remove the tuner unit. (See section 6.4.)
2.Unlock the cable clampers to free the cable.
3.Remove the flexible cables holder fastening screws (×8
).
4.Disconnect the flexible cables (CB1, CB2, CB3 and CB4).
5.Disconnect the flexible cables (C10 and C11).
6.Remove the screws (×4 ) and remove the C1-Board.
6.14. Remove the C2-Board
1.Remove the tuner unit. (See section 6.4.)
2.Unlock the cable clampers to free the cable.
3.Remove the flexible cables holder fastening screws (×8
).
4.Disconnect the flexible cables (CB5, CB6, CB7 and CB8).
5.Disconnect the flexible cables (C20 and C21).
6.Disconnect the connector (C23).
7.Remove the screws (×4 ) and remove the C2-Board.
6.15. Remove the speaker L, R
1.Disconnect the relay connector .
2.Remove the screws (×4 each) and remove the speaker
holder.
3.Remove the speaker L, R.
6.16. Remove the stand brackets
1.Remove the plasma panel section from the servicing stand
and lay on a flat surface such as a table (covered) with the
plasma panel surface facing downward.
2.Remove the stand brackets (left, right) fastening screws (×5
each) and remove the stand brackets (left, right).
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6.17. Remove the Plasma panel
section from the Cabinet assy
(glass)
1.Remove the plasma panel section from the servicing stand
and lay on a fiat surface such as a table (covered) with the
plasma panel surface facing downward.
2.Remove the stand brackets (left, right) fastening screws (×2
each).
3.Replace the servicing stand and stand the set.
4.Remove the cabinet assy and the plasma panel fastening
screws (×13 ).
5.For leaving the plasma panel from the cabinet assy, pull the
bottom of the front frame forward, lift, and remove.
6.18. Remove the K-Board and the
S-Board
1.Remove the cabinet assy. (See section 6.17.)
2.Remove the screws (×14 ) and remove the glass holder
bottom.
3.Unlock the cable clampers to free the cable.
4. Remove the screws (×2 ) and remove the front P.C.B.
metal.
5.Remove the screws (×2 ).
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6.Disconnect the connector (S2) and Remove the S-Board.
7.Remove the screws (×2 ).
8.Disconnect the connectors (K1 and K2) and remove the K-
Board.
6.19. Replace the plasma panel
(finished)
1.Place the new plasma panel (finished) on the flat surface of
the table (covered by a soft cloth), with the plasma panel
surface facing downward.
2.Attach the C1-Board and the C2-Board, connect the flexible
cables (×16) from the Plasma panel to the C1-Board and
the C2-Board, and fit the flexible cable holders.
3.Attach the Hooks (left, right) and fit the stand brackets (L,
R) to the new plasma panel.
4.Place the plasma panel section on the servicing stand.
5.Attach the cabinet assy and each P.C.Board and so on, to
the new plasma panel.
*When fitting the front frame, be careful to allow any
debris, dust or handling residue to remain between the
front glass and plasma panel.
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7 Caution statement
7.1. Caution statement.
Caution:
Please confirm that all flexible cables are assembled correctly.
Also make sure that they are locked in the connectors.
Verify by giving the flexible cables a very slight pull.
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