Pioneer PDP-42A3HD User manual

ORDER NO.
PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan
PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P.O. Box 1760, Long Beach, CA 90801-1760, U.S.A.
PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, 9120 Melsele, Belgium
PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE. LTD. 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936
PIONEER CORPORATION 2005
PDP-42A3HD
ARP3302
PLASMA DISPLAY
PDP-42A3HD
PDP-4214HD
THIS MANU
This ARP3302 Supersedes ARP3270
< CAUTION >
AL IS APPLICABLE TO THE FOLLOWING MODEL(S) AND TYPE(S).
Model Type Power Requirement Remarks
PDP-42A3HD KUCXKA AC120V
PDP-42A3HD KUCXC AC120V
PDP-4214HD KUCXC AC120V
For details, refer to "Important symbols for good services".
T-ZZR OCT. 2005 printed in Japan

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SAFETY INFORMATION
This service manual is intended for qualified service technicians ; it is not meant for the casual do-
it-yourselfer. Qualified technicians have the necessary test equipment and tools, and have been
trained to properly and safely repair complex products such as those covered by this manual.
Improperly performed repairs can adversely affect the safety and reliability of the product and may
void the warranty. If you are not qualified to perform the repair of this product properly and safely,
you should not risk trying to do so and refer the repair to a qualified service technician.
WARNING
This product contains lead in solder and certain electrical parts contain chemicals which are known to the state of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Health & Safety Code Section 25249.6 - Proposition 65
NOTICE
(FOR CANADIAN MODEL ONLY)
Fuse symbols (fast operating fuse) and/or (slow operating fuse) on PCB indicate that replacement parts
must be of identical designation.
REMARQUE
(POUR MODÈLE CANADIEN SEULEMENT)
Les symboles de fusible (fusible de type rapide) et/ou (fusible de type lent) sur CCI indiquent que les pièces
de remplacement doivent avoir la même désignation.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
NOTICE : Comply with all cautions and safety related notes
located on or inside the cabinet and on the chassis.
The following precautions should be observed :
1. When service is required, even though the PDP UNIT an
isolation transformer should be inserted between the power line
and the set in safety before any service is performed.
2. When replacing a chassis in the set, all the protective devices
must be put back in place, such as barriers, nonmetallic knobs,
adjustment and compartment covershields, isolation resistor-
capacitor, etc.
3. When service is required, observe the original lead dress. Extra
precaution should be taken to assure correct lead dress in the
high voltage circuitry area.
4. Always use the manufacture's replacement components.
Especially critical components as indicated on the circuit
diagram should not be replaced by other manufacture's.
Furthermore where a short circuit has occurred, replace those
components that indicate evidence of overheating.
5. Before returning a serviced set to the customer, the service
technician must thoroughly test the unit to be certain that it is
completely safe to operate without danger of electrical shock,
and be sure that no protective device built into the set by the
manufacture has become defective, or inadvertently defeated
during servicing. Therefore, the following checks should be
performed for the continued protection of the customer and
servicetechnician.
6. Perform the following precautions against unwanted radiation
and rise in internal temperature.
• Always return the internal wiring to the original styling.
• Attach parts (Gascket, Ferrite Core, Ground, Rear Cover,
Shield Case etc.) surely after disassembly.
7. Perform the following precautions for the PDP panel.
• When the front case is removed, make sure nothing hits the
panel face, panel corner, and panel edge (so that the glass does
not break).
• Make sure that the panel vent does not break. (Check that the
cover is attached.)
• Handle the FPC connected to the panel carefully.
Twisting or pulling the FPC when connecting it to the
connector will cause it to peel off from the panel.
8. Pay attention to the following.
• When the front case is removed, infrared ray is radiated and
may disturb reception of the remote control unit.
• Pay extreme caution when the front case and rear panel are
removed because this may cause a high risk of disturbance to
TVs and radios in the surrounding.

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Leakage Current Cold Check
With the AC plug removed from an AC power source, place a
jumper across the two plug prongs. Turn the AC power switch on.
Using an insulation tester (DC 500V), connect one lead to the
jumpered AC plug and touch the other lead to each exposed metal
part (input/output terminals, screwheads, metal overlays, control
shafts, etc.), particularly any exposed metal part having a return
path to the chassis. Exposed metal parts having a return path to
the chassis should have a minimum resistor reading of 0.3MΩ
and a maximum resistor reading of 5MΩ. Any resistor value
below or above this range indicates an abnormality which requires
corrective action. Exposed metal parts not having a return path to
the chassis will indicate an open circuit.
Leakage Current Hot Check
Plug the AC line cord directly into an AC power source (do not
use an isolation transformer for this check).
Turn the AC power switch on.
Using a "Leakage Current Tester (Simpson Model 229
equivalent)", measure for current from all exposed metal parts of
the cabinet (input/output terminals, screwheads, metal overlays,
control shaft, etc.), particularly any exposed metal part having a
return path to the chassis, to a known earth ground (water pipe,
conduit, etc.). Any current measured must not exceed 0.5mA.
ANY MEASUREMENTS NOT WITHIN THE LIMITS
OUTLINED ABOVE ARE INDICATIVE OF A POTENTIAL
SHOCK HAZARD AND MUST BE CORRECTED BEFORE
RETURNING THE SET TO THE CUSTOMER.
PRODUCT SAFETY NOTICE
Many electrical and mechanical parts in PIONEER set have
special safety related characteristics. These are often not evident
from visual inspection nor the protection afforded by them
necessarily can be obtained by using replacement components
rated for higher voltage, wattage, etc. Replacement parts which
have these special safety characteristics are identified in this
Service Manual.
Electrical components having such features are identified by
marking with a on the schematics and on the parts list in this
Service Manual.
The use of a substitute replacement component which dose not
have the same safety characteristics as the PIONEER
recommended replacement one, shown in the parts list in this
Service Manual, may create shock, fire or other hazards.
Product Safety is continuously under review and new instructions
are issued from time to time. For the latest information, always
consult the current PIONEER Service Manual. A subscription to,
or additional copies of, PIONEER Service Manual may be
obtained at a nominal charge from PIONEER.
Leakage
current
tester
Reading should
not be above
0.5mA
Device
under
test
Test all
exposed metal
surfaces
Also test with
plug reversed
(Using AC adapter
plug as required)
Earth
ground
AC Leakage Test

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7Miscellaneous caution matters
(1) This PDP module uses highly integrated semiconductor parts. Since these parts are fragile to electrostatic
charges, earth bands should be used for handling. The product should be handled where measures have been
taken against electrostatic charges.
(2) For this product, the PDP modules and the PWBs are repaired by replacement in a unit. Therefore, the units of
the PWBs must not be repaired or disassembled. Otherwise, the validity of warranty will be lost.
(3) If this PDP module is used for the fixed character display or the like as in the case of a character display board,
a phenomenon of burning (not warranted) will occur. Burning is a phenomenon that the unevenness in the
brightness is caused in the display. In such a case, the brightness in the section where the integrated display
time is longer becomes lower than the brightness in another section where the integrated display time is shorter.
This phenomenon is in proportion to the integrated display time and the brightness. For this reason, to relieve
this difficulty during servicing, do not use any still picture, but use a display by motion pictures of a video or the
like. In addition, use “FULL” for the screen mode and avoid using any display by “NORMAL”, “TRUE”, or MULTI
SCREEN like side by side etc. If it is necessary to use only a still picture for unavoidable reasons, use a burning
relief function such as “PLE LOCK”, “ORBITER”, “SCREEN WIPER”, etc.
(4) When a PDP module is operated after a long time of storage, it may encounter a difficulty like a failure in
displaying a screen or unstability according to the condition of storage. In such a case, the PDP module should
be incorporated in the product and aging treatment should be carried out for about two hours (all screen display).
(5) Sulfides will deteriorate the PDP module and this is a cause of malfunction. Therefore, it is absolutely prohibited
to put any vulcanized rubber or a material containing sulfur in the vicinity of the PDP module.
(6) When taking out a PDP module from the maintenance package box, do it slowly so that the panel surface
does not get any shock or stress.
(7) If one touches the connector of the flexible cable exposed to the rear side of the PDP module, there is
danger of causing a poor contact. As such, it must be handled with utmost care. In addition, the flexible cable
is very weak in mechanical strength. Therefore, this cable must not be touched during handling.
(8) The panel surface of the PDP module is easy to be hurt and generate cracks. Therefore, it should be handled
very carefully. Never press or rub it with a hard thing. Never put it on a hard thing with the panel surface faced
downwards.
(9) When the panel surface of the PDP module is contaminated, gently wipe off the contaminant with a piece of
soft dry cloth. Liquid-state contamination can be removed by lightly pressing it, without rubbing it. If it is
difficult to remove the contamination, use a piece of cloth soaked with a neutral detergent. The cloth for
wiping off should be clean. Never use the same cloth repeatedly. If a cleansing detergent or water drops
should enter the module interior or be attached to the module surface other than the display plane at the time
of cleaning, this will give rise to the destruction of the product when the product is energized.
(10) When transporting this PDP module, use the packing materials specified in the list of parts. Once used,
such packing materials should not be used again.
(11) The PDP module is composed of a variety of parts, such as those made of materials like glass, metal,
plastics, etc. Therefore, when abandoning the PDP module, this should be done in accordance with the
relevant law of the nation or an autonomous body
• Observe the caution matter, without fail
• The caution matters of given in the delivery specifications, etc., must be observed, without fail.
• Do not give shocks and vibration.
• The panel surface (display plane) of the PDP module is made of glass. If any shocks or vibration is applied, it may be broken and
the scattered glass chips will be a cause of injury
• Do not put anything.
• Do
not put anything on the PDP module. Otherwise, this can be a cause of injury as a result of falling down or dropping caused
by imbalance.
• Transportation must be done by enough personnel.
• The PDP module is heavy. In the case of transportation, unpacking, or packing, more than two persons should do it by supporting
the top and the bottom of the product.
CAUTION

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CAUTION
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
7Safety cautions
The matters to be observed without fail are explained below. These matters are indispensable for the preventi on of an
accident during the maintenance servicing, the [security of products] after the completi on of servicing work, and the
[prevention of the repeated occurrence of similar fault.]
(1) The degree of danger and material damage, caused as a result of wrong use by disregarding the contents of the display”
is distinguished and explained in the table below.
(2) Kinds of the matters to be observed are classified and explained in the icons shown below.
• Modification of equipment is absolutely prohibited. Use the specified parts at all times.
• If any modification is performed, the validity of the manufacturer’s warranty is lost at that moment. The personnel who did this
modification is responsible for the physical injury or the like, if it should occur as a result of the modification. The parts used are
given the safety-based characteristics, such as non-flammability or sufficient
• Be careful of an electric shock or a burn.
• The PDP module involves the sections where high voltage and high temperature are prevalent. When equipment is energized,
therefore, use working gloves in order to prevent an electric shock and a burn. At the time of transportation, disassembly,
reassembly, and the replacement of parts, such a servicing job must be done after pulling out all the connector cables that have
been connected with external equipment.
This icon indicates the contents of “caution” that must be borne in mind, without fail.
This icon indicates the contents of “caution” that must be practiced, without fail.
This icon indicates a dangerous place where an electric shock is anticipated.
• Observe the caution matter, without fail.
• In the place where a particular caution is needed during maintenance servicing, such a caution note is displayed with a label or a
stamp that is given to the cabinet, chassis, PWB, etc. These caution notes and also the caution matters of given
in the instruction manuals, etc., must be observed, without fail.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
SAFETY SERVICE
If this display is disregarded and equipment is handled wrongly, this can be a cause of physical injury and
a fire, thus leading a person to death or serious injury.
If this display is disregarded and equipment is handled wrongly, this may lead to personal injury or
material damage.

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[Important Check Points for Good Servicing]
In this manual, procedures that must be performed during repairs are marked with the below symbol.
Please be sure to confirm and follow these procedures.
1. Product safety
Please conform to product regulations (such as safety and radiation regulations), and maintain a safe servicing environment by
following the safety instructions described in this manual.
1Use specified parts for repair.
Use genuine parts. Be sure to use important parts for safety.
2Do not perform modifications without proper instructions.
Please follow the specified safety methods when modification(addition/change of parts) is required due to interferences such as
radio/TV interference and foreign noise.
3Make sure the soldering of repaired locations is properly performed.
When you solder while repairing, please be sure that there are no cold solder and other debris.
Soldering should be finished with the proper quantity. (Refer to the example)
4Make sure the screws are tightly fastened.
Please be sure that all screws are fastened, and that there are no loose screws.
5Make sure each connectors are correctly inserted.
Please be sure that all connectors are inserted, and that there are no imperfect insertion.
6Make sure the wiring cables are set to their original state.
Please replace the wiring and cables to the original state after repairs.
In addition, be sure that there are no pinched wires, etc.
7Make sure screws and soldering scraps do not remain inside the product.
Please check that neither solder debris nor screws remain inside the product.
8There should be no semi-broken wires, scratches, melting, etc. on the coating of the power cord.
Damaged power cords may lead to fire accidents, so please be sure that there are no damages.
If you find a damaged power cord, please exchange it with a suitable one.
9There should be no spark traces or similar marks on the power plug.
When spark traces or similar marks are found on the power supply plug, please check the connection and advise on secure
connections and suitable usage. Please exchange the power cord if necessary.
0Safe environment should be secured during servicing.
When you perform repairs, please pay attention to static electricity, furniture, household articles, etc. in order to prevent injuries.
Please pay attention to your surroundings and repair safely.
2. Adjustments
To keep the original performance of the products, optimum adjustments and confirmation of characteristics within specification.
Adjustments should be performed in accordance with the procedures/instructions described in this manual.
4. Cleaning
For parts that require cleaning, such as optical pickups, tape deck heads, lenses and mirrors used in projection monitors, proper
cleaning should be performed to restore their performances.
3. Lubricants, Glues, and Replacement parts
Use grease and adhesives that are equal to the specified substance.
Make sure the proper amount is applied.
5. Shipping mode and Shipping screws
To protect products from damages or failures during transit, the shipping mode should be set or the shipping screws should be
installed before shipment. Please be sure to follow this method especially if it is specified in this manual.

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CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION......................................................................................................................................2
1. SPECIFICATIONS
8
2. EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST...........................................................................................................14
2.1 PACKING
14
2.2 EXTERIOR SECTION (1)
16
2.3 EXTERIOR SECTION (2)
18
2.4 FRONT PANEL SECTION........................................................................................................................20
2.5 REAR SECTION.......................................................................................................................................21
3. BLOCK DIAGRAM AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ..........................................................................................22
3.1 BLOCK DIAGRAM....................................................................................................................................22
3.1.1 OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM
22
3.1.2 ATSC BLOCK
23
3.1.3 DISPLAY BLOCK
26
3.2 DIGITAL B/D SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM......................................................................................................30
3.3 DTT_ANALOG B/D...................................................................................................................................36
4. PCB DIAGRAM ...............................................................................................................................................44
4.1 DIGITAL B/D .............................................................................................................................................44
4.2 DTT_ANALOG B/D...................................................................................................................................46
4.3 CONTRPL IR & LED, SUB_AV&, SUB_KEY, EMI and POWER B/D ................................................48
5. PCB PARTS LIST............................................................................................................................................50
6. ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................................................................................53
6.1 ADJUSTMENT OF WHITE BALANCE
53
6.2 OPERATION TEST IN EACH MODE
54
6.3 TV .............................................................................................................................................................55
6.4 SPEAKER & INTERFACE
56
7. GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................58
7.1 DIAGNOSIS..............................................................................................................................................58
7.1.1 OPERATION SEQUENCE FLOW
58
7.1.2 TROUBLE SHOOTING METHOD
60
7.1.3 DTT BASIC INSPECTION
88
7.1.4 BASIC INSPECTION
89
7.1.5 CPU / SYSTEM MEMORY INSPECTION
94
7.1.6 MPEG INSPECTION..........................................................................................................................96
7.1.7 A/ V INSPECTION..............................................................................................................................97
7.1.8 CHANNEL INSPECTION .................................................................................................................100
7.1.9 CHANNEL INSPECTION 2 ..............................................................................................................102
7.1.10 DISASSEMBLY ..............................................................................................................................104
7.2 HOW TO DIAGNOSE THE PDP MODULE.............................................................................................108
8. PANEL FACILITIES
135

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1. SPECIFICATIONS
Remote control unit Wiping Cloth x1 AAA size battery x2
(Alkaline battery)
Hook x 2
(00999-0060) (30191-01-001)
(01400-0520)
Power Cord
• Accessories
Warranty card
(01300-0390) Operating Instructions
Specifications
Item 42" Plasma Display, Model: PDP-42A3HD/PDP-4214HD
Number of Pixels 1024 x 768 pixels
Audio Amplifier 10 W +10W (1 kHz, 1 %, 4 Ω)
Surround System SRS TruSurround XT
Power Requirement 120 V AC, 60 Hz, 270 W (max)
(2.5 W Standby)
Dimensions (with stand) 1235 (W) x 699 (H) x252 (D) mm
(45 5/8 (W) x 271/2 (H) x 10(D) inches)
Weight (with stand) 40.5 kg (89.3 lbs.)
Reception System (Digital) ATSC Digital TV system
Circuit type 8VSB demodulation
Tuner VHF 2–13ch, UHF 14–69ch
Audio format Dolby Digital
Reception System (Analog) American TV standard NTSC system
Tuning System FS
Tuner VHF/UHF VHF 2–13ch, UHF 14–69ch
CATV 1–125ch
Audio multiplex BTSC system
Terminal Rear DTV-ANTENNA IN 75ΩUNBAL, F Type for DTV in
ANTENNA/CABLE IN 75ΩUNBAL, F Type for VHF/UHF/CATV in
VIDEO1 S-VIDEO in, VIDEO in, AUDIO in
VIDEO2 S-VIDEO in, VIDEO in, AUDIO in
COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT VIDEO in, AUDIO in
COMPONENT 2 COMPONENT VIDEO in, AUDIO in
HDMI HDMI in, AUDIO in
MONITOR OUT VIDEO out, AUDIO out
DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL out
RS-232C Service only
Side VIDEO3 S-VIDEO in, VIDEO in, AUDIO in
OSD English/French/Spanish
• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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2. H/W specification
1) General Specification
No Item Specification Remark
1-1 Video input
applicable system NTSC/M
1-2 Input Voltage AC 120V to 240V, up to 65Hz, 6A
Operation mode : Max. 270W
250 Standand/350 Dynamic Mode
1-3
Power Consumption
Standby mode : TBD
1-4 Market US, CANADA
1-5 Picture Size 42 inch (918(H) x 518(V))
1-6 Aspect ratio Wide (16:9)
1-7 Tuning System FS
1-8 Operating Environment Temp. : 0 ~ 40°C
Humidity : 20 ~ 80%
1-9 Storage Environment Temp : -20 ~ 60°C
Humidity : 10 ~ 90%
Model name NP42H5MF01
Size 987.0 X 584.0 x 63.6mm
Pixel Pitch 0.897 X 0.675 x RGB
Resolution 1024 X 768
Weight 16.00Kg (Typ.)
Power
consumption 250W (Typ.) / 320W (Max.)
Sustain Power 180~200V 1.2A(internal PLE),
1.9(External PLE), 20A(Max)
1-10 PDP
Module
Data Power 60~70V 1.7A (Average)
Impedance 4 Ω
1-11 Speaker
Regularity Input power 15.0W (Typ.) / 20W (Max.)
1-12 Power on time Max. 15sec
CVBS input 3 set Video + Audio(R+L) Side(1set), Rear(2set)
S-Video Input 3 input Y/C Side(1), Rear(2)
COMPONENT 2 set YPbPr + Audio(R+L) Rear(2 set)
HDMI input 1 input HDMI HDMI(19 pin)
HDMI
Audio input 1 input Audio(R+L) Rear(1)
RF in (Digital) 1 input Split Ant input Rear(1)
RF in (Analog) 1 input Split Ant input Rear(1)
1-13 Input
RS232C 1 input Rear(9 pin)
A/V output 1 set CVBS+ Audio(R+L) Rear(1 set)
1-14 Output External
audio output 1 output SPDIF digital audio Optical Jack

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2) Feature and Function
No Item Specification Remark
2-1 Remote Control Unit AXD1522
2-2 Closed Caption CC1 ~ CC4, TEXT1 ~ TEX4,
2-3 V-Chip USA Rating / CANADA Rating system
2-4 Local key TV
IN PUT
MENU
VOL (,),
CH (,)
OK
POWER
8 keys
User control Brightness/ Contrast/ Sharpness/ Color/ Tint/
Noise Reduction/ Color Temperature
2-5 Picture
Mode Standard/ Dynamic/ Movie/ Mild/ Game/ User
User Control Bass/Treble/ Balance/ AV
L/(Auto Volume Level)/
SRS TruSurround-XT/ Digital Audio output
2-6 Sound
Effect Flat/ Speech/ Movie/ Music/ User
2-7 Stereo sound BTSC (with SAP)
2-8 OSD language English / Spanish / French
2-9 3D DCF / 3D NR
(digital comb filter) YES
2-10 De-interlace YES
2-11 DCTI / DLTI YES
2-12 PIP & double windows YES
3) Safety and Public Regulation
No Item Remark
3-1 cUL60650 UL6500, UL60650, CSA-C22.2 No 60065
3-2 FCC prat15 class B
3-3 ICES-003
3-4 BETS-7
4)Audio
No Item Min Typ Max Unit Remark
4-1 S/N Ratio 60 65 70 dB
4-2 Frequency Response(Low) 30 25 20 Hz
4-3 Frequency Response(High) 18 19 20 kHz
4-4 Distortion 0.5 1 1.5 %
4-5 Audio Output, L/R 400 500 600 mVrms
4-6 Stereo Separation (Cross talk) -45 -50 -55 dB
4-7 Pilot signal Detection Sensitivity -70 - - dB
4-8 Speaker Impedance 3.5 4 4.5 ohm
4-9 Speaker Power Rating - 15 20 W
4-10 Power amp max out 8 10 12 W

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5) ATSC
No Item Specification Remark
5-1 CPU Zoran’s TL955B2-SH
5-2 Flash Memory 4 Mbytes
5-3 SDRAM 64 Mbytes DDR
5-4 EEPROM 16 Kbytes
Format ATSC
CH CH2-13(VHF), CH14-69(UHF)
5-5 Channel
Modulation VSB modulation
Transport stream MPEG-2 ISO/IEC 13818
Profile Level MPEG-2 Main Profile @ High Level (HD)
Input Rate Max. 80Mbits/s
5-6 Video
Decoder
Video Resolution Max. 1920 * 1080i
Audio Format MPEG/MusicCam Layer I & II, Dolby AC-3
5-7 Audio
Decoder Audio Mode Single / Dual mono / Stereo / Joint stereo
6) Power (SMPS)
No Item Min Typ Max Unit Remark
6-1 AC Power Shut Down Voltage 75 - - V
6-2 D+190 170 195 V
6-3 D+65 55 70
6-4 D+5 4.75 5.25 V
6-5 D+3.3 3.0 3.6 V
6-6 D+2.5 2.3 2.7 V
6-7 A+12 11.5 13.2 V
6-8 A+6 5.7 6.3 V
6-9 M+7 6.7 7.5 V
6-10 S+12 11.5 13.2 V
7) AV Interface
No Item Min Ty p Max Unit Remark
7-1 Audio Input Level 0.4 0.5 0.6 V PAL:0.5Vrms(Typ.)
7-2 Audio Input Dynamic Range 1.8 2 2.2 V
7-3 Video Output Level 0.85 1.0 1.15 Vpp CVBS, 75 ohm
7-4 Audio Output Frequency Response(Low) 30 25 20 Hz
7-5 Audio Output Frequency Response(High) 18 19 20 kHz
7-6 Audio Output S/N 55 60 65 dB
7-7 Audio Output Distortion 0.1 0.5 1 %

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Main Sub
Analog Channel Band Air / STD / HRC / IRC
Scan Channels Start
Band Air / STD / HRC / IRC
Channel <number>
Name Channel <Character>
Fine Tune <<< >>>
Scan Analog Channel
Start
Channel <number>
Scan Digital Channel Start
TUNER
SETUP
Edit Channel List
Mode Standard, Dynamic, Movie, Game, User
Brightness 0~50~100(Bar <number>)
Contrast 0~50~100(Bar <number>)
Sharpness 0~50~100(Bar <number>)
Color Bar <number>
Tint R50~G50(Bar <number>)
Noise Reduction On, Off
AV
SELECTION
Color Temp Mid, High, Low
Effect Flat, Speech, Movie, Music, User
Bass 0~100(Bar <number>)
Treble 0~100(Bar <number>)
Balance L50~0~R50(Bar <number>)
Auto Volume Level On, Off
SRS TruSurround-XT On, Off
Sound
Digital Audio Output PCM, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio Zoom, Cinema, Full, 4:3, Wide
Main Input Digital CH, Analog CH, AV-1, AV-2, AV-3, S-AV-1, S-AV-2,
S-AV-3, Component1, Component2, HDMI
PIP/TWIN Mode Off, PIP, TWIN1, TWIN2
PIP/TWIN Input Digital CH, Analog CH, AV-1, AV-2,
AV-3, S-AV-1, S-AV-2, S-AV-3,
Component1, Component2, HDMI
PIP/TWIN
PIP Position Right-Bottom, Left-Bottom,
Left-Top, Right-Top
Orbiter On, Off
Orbiter Range Small, Medium, Large
Screen
Screen Saver
Full White On, Off
Menu Language English, Spanish, French
Audio Language English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean
System
Clock Setting Date
3. S/W specification
1) Menu-Map

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2) Function
Function Remark
Menu Language English / Spanish / French
Audio Language English / Spanish / French / German / Italian /
Japanese / Korean
Dolby Support
SRS TruSurround-XT Support
MacroVision Support
Closed Caption CC1 ~ CC4, TEXT1 ~ TEX4
Bit-mapped Closed Caption Support only ATSC
V-Chip USA Rating / CANADA Rating system
No Item Content Remark
Width (W) Depth (D) High (H)
Before Package
(without Stand) 1235 mm 118 mm 672 mm
Before Package
(with Stand) 1235 mm 252 mm 689 mm
1 TV Size
Package 1420 mm 375 mm 862 mm
Net TV 40.5 Kg
2 TV weight
Package 43 Kg
Type Detachable
4 Stand Size (W) 720 x ((D) 252 x (H) 142 mm
Cabinet Front Min. UL94-5V PC+ABS
With stand
Back Cover AL
knob ABS
5 Material
Housing / Package without PBDE, PBBE, Hg, Cd), ODC’S
5. Remote Control Unit
No Item Min Typ Max Unit Remark
1 Function test
2 REMOCON Working Sensitivity, Distance 7 m
3 REMOCON Working Sensitivity, Angle 30 °
6. Accessories
No Item Unit Remark
1 Power Cord 1 3.0m
2 User manual 1 English
3 Remote Control Unit 1
4 Battery 1.5V, AAA (ALKALINE) 2
4. Mechanical specification

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2. EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST
2.1 PACKING
Parts marked by "NSP" are generally unavailable because they are not in our Master Spare Parts List.
The mark found on some component parts indicates the importance of the safety factor of the part.
Therefore, when replacing, be sure to use parts of identical designation.
Screws adjacent to mark on product are used for disassembly.
For the applying amount of lubricants or glue, follow the instructions in this manual.
(In the case of no amount instructions, apply as you think it appropriate.)
NOTES:

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PACKING PARTS LIST
(2) CONTRAST TABLE
PDP-42A3HD/KUCXKA, /KUCXC and PDP-4214HD/KUCXC are constructed the same except for the following :
Mark No. Description Part No.
1 Accessory Box PAU-42THD 30751-04-000
2 Remote control Unit (AXD1522) 01400-0520
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3 Cable Power Cord P04117A 01300-0390
4 Bag Vinyl B (260*360*0.03) 10711-01-002
NSP 5 Battery 1.5V, AAA(ALKALINE) • • • •
6 Hook 30191-01-001
7 Manual (English) 20010-0260
NSP 8 Warranty Card 20300-0160
NSP 9 Card (Register) 20300-0170
10 Wiping Cloth 00999-0060
11 Gift Box-Bottom 30701-05-000
12 Cushion Bottom-right 30711-04-005
13 Cushion Bottom-left 30711-04-004
NSP 14 PDP-42A Set • • • •
15 Mirror Mat 30721-07-001
16 Cushion Top-center 30711-04-003
17 Cushion Top-left 30711-04-001
18 Pulp Pad Top 30740-02-001
19 Silicagel (3g) 10731-01-001
20 Gift Box-Top See Contrast table(2)
21 Cushion Top-right 30711-04-002
24 Guide Supporter-Box 30313-01-000
Mark No. Description Part No.
Mark No. Symbol and Description PDP-42A3HD
/KUCXKA
PDP-42A3HD
/KUCXC
PDP-4214HD
/KUCXC
20 Gift Box-Top 30701-04-001 30701-04-001 Not used
20 Gift Box-Top Not used Not used 30701-04-002

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PDP Panel
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10
10
10
10
8
9
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2.4 Front Panel
Section

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(2) CONTRAST TABLE
PDP-42A3HD/KUCXKA, /KUCXC and PDP-4214HD/KUCXC are constructed the same except for the following :
Mark No. Description Part No.
1 SUB AV & AMP Assy 220-2050
2 BRKT SMPS-N 30168-01-000
NSP 3 Screw M4x10, SEMS, FNI • • • •
4 SHIELD SIDE 30103-02-000
5 Screw T4x16, 2S, T/T,BH,BLK M1305401617
6 Screw M4x8,BH,BLK M1015400817
NSP 7 Screw M4x10, SEMS,FNI • • • •
8 ASS’Y BRKT V-SUPPORTER-L 01433-0040
9ASS’Y BRKT V-SUPPORTER-R 01433-0050
NSP 10 Screw M5x12, SEMS, FNI • • • •
11 • • • •
12 • • • •
13 Screw M3x8, SEMS, ZNW M1040300815
14 BRKT SIDE AV-USA 30166-02-001
15 Screw T3x8, 2S, T/T,BH,BLK M1305300817
16 Screw M4x8, SEMS, ZNW M1040400815
17 • • • •
18 SENSOR Assy 010-2742
19 • • • •
20 • • • •
21 ASSY STAND See Contrast table(2)
22 ASSY BRKT BASE 01433-0090
23 BRKT LEG SUPPORTER 30169-01-000
24 Screw M4x8, SEMS, BLK M1040400815
25 ASSY STAND LEG 01425-0020
26 Screw T4x10, 2S,T/T M1308401017
Mark No. Description Part No.
Mark No. Symbol and Description PDP-42A3HD
/KUCXKA
PDP-42A3HD
/KUCXC
PDP-4214HD
/KUCXC
21 ASSY STAND 01425-0030 01425-0030 01425-0040

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To "2.5 Rear Section
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Mark No. Description Part No.
1 SMPS Assy 150-2040
2 DTT_ANALOG Assy 010-2640
3 DIGITAL Assy 010-2741
4 EMI FILTER PCB Assy 150-2050
5•• • •
6 BRKT FAN-TOP 30172-01-001
7FAN D05X12TL(50x50x10) 10511-07-001
8 Screw M3x12, SEMS,ZNW M1040301215
9 ASSY SHIELD MAIN 01434-0010
10 Screw M4x8, SEMS,ZNW M1040300815
11 BRKT N-FILTER 30173-01-000
12 Screw M4x6, SEM(E),ZNW M1033400615
13 BRKT REAR BOTTOM 30104-03-001
14 Screw T4x16,SS,T/T,BH,BLK M1305401617
15 BRKT MAIN AV-USA 30165-02-001
16 Screw T3x8,2S,T/T,BH,BLK M1305300817
17 Screw M3x8,3S,HH,FNI M1116300805
18 Screw M4x8,BH,BLK M1015400817
19 Wsher (Ø10) M1231111002
20 NUT UNF 3/8INCH832 M1211210002
21 ASSY SHIELD MAIN TOP 01434-0020
22 ASSY BRKT MAIN SUPPORTER 01433-0060

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FRONT PANEL SECTION PARTS LIST
(2) CONTRAST TABLE
PDP-42A3HD/KUCXKA, /KUCXC and PDP-4214HD/KUCXC are constructed the same except for the following :
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4
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20
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19
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PDP PANEL
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Mark No. Description Part No.
1 ASSY CABINET FRONT See Contrast table (2)
2POWER SW Assy 150-2040
3 KNOB POWER See Contrast table (2)
4 INSULATION SHEET-POWER 30321-01-000
5 Screw T3x8,2S,T/T,BH,BLK M1305300817
6 CONTROL IR & LED Assy 220-2060
7 KNOB CONTROL See Contrast table (2)
8 SUB KEY Assy 220-2040
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Screw T3x12,2S,T/T,BHW,ZNW M1308301215
10 ASSY BRKT FILTER GUIDE-L 01433-0010
11 PDP OPTICAL FILTER 05100-0020
12 ASSY BRKT FILTER HOR 01433-0020
13 ASSY BRKT FILTER VER 01433-0030
14 GUIDE PANEL-N 30297-01-000
15 Screw M3x6,FH,ZNW M1011300615
16 SPEAKER(With wire assy:1170) 02400-0060
17 SPEAKER(With wire assy:350) 02400-0050
18 Screw T4x14,2S,T/T,PHW,ZNW M1308401415
19 EMI GASKET (45*10*1.0) 30501-05-006
20 EMI GASKET (100*10*1.0) 30501-05-007
21 EMI GASKET (40*10*10T) 30501-05-008
22 EMI GASKET (110*15*15) 30501-05-009
Mark No. Description Part No.
Mark No. Symbol and Description PDP-42A3HD
/KUCXKA
PDP-42A3HD
/KUCXC
PDP-4214HD
/KUCXC
1 ASSY CABINET FRONT (42A3HD) 01421-0130 01421-0130 Not used
1 ASSY CABINET FRONT (4214HD) Not used Not used 01421-0140
3 KNOB POWER 30251-04-001 30251-04-001 30251-04-002
7 KNOB CONTROL 30252-04-001 30252-04-001 30252-04-002
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