Panasonic TC-P50S1 manual

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    Slide #1 Panasonic Service and Technology Company National Training Technical Guide 2009-Plasma HD and FHD TV (12 th Generation) Model TC- P42P X1 TC-P42X1 TC-P50X1 TC-P42S1 TC-P46S1 TC-P50S1 Applies to models: TTG090306CP/090306[...]

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    Slide #2 Prepared by Cesar Perdom o Panasonic Service and Technology Company National Training Warning This service information is designed for experienced repair tec hnicians only and is not designed for use by the general public. It does not contain warnings or cautions to advise non-technical indiv iduals of potential dangers in attempting to se[...]

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    Slide #3 Table of Content Subject Slide Topics 4 Introd uction 5 Seri es L in e- up 6 Z1 - V10 Seri es 7 G10 –S1 Series 8 Z Series 9 New Fe atures C omparison 10 Powe r Consumpt ion Compa rison 11 Viera Technol ogy 12 Movin g Pic ture R esol utio n 10 80 Lin es w ith 60 0Hz Sub-f ield Driv e 13 Moving P icture Resoluti on 14 Sub - fi eld 15 Over [...]

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    Slide #4 Topics Introduction Series Line-up Features Comparison Technical Changes Standby – Power On Operation Shutdown Circuit Explanation Troubleshooting Boards Isolation Service Notes[...]

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    Slide #5 Introduction Panasonic's 2009 line of VIER A HDTVs have improved their energy efficiency vs. last year's models, while also improvi ng the overall picture per formance of the HDTVs. This is list of features provided by Panasonic's 2009 line of VIERA HDTVs 1. Access to HD movie rental vi a Amazon Video-on-Demand. 2. Improved [...]

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    Slide #6 SERIES MODELS 42” 46” 50” 54” 58” 65” Z1 SERIES (Full HD) TC-P54Z1 V10 SERIES (Full HD) TC-V50V10 TC-V54V10 TC-V58V10 TC-V65V10 G15 SERIES (Full HD) TC-P42G15 TC-P46G15 TC-P50G15 G10 SERIES (Full HD) TC-P42G10 TC-P46G10 TC-P50G10 TC-P54G10 S1 SERIES (Full HD) TC-P42S1 TC-P46S1 TC-P50S1 TC-P54S1 TC-P58S1 TC-P65S1 U1 SERIES (Full[...]

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    Slide #7 Z1/V10 Series Z Series The flagship VIERA plasma in 2009 is the Z1 series, with a revolut ionary one inch th in panel design and Wireless HD connectivity to deliver the ultimate sleek, uncl uttered HDTV view ing experience. VIERA CAST web menu with the new streaming HD movie rental capability vi a Amazon Video-on- Demand. The Neo PDP desig[...]

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    Slide #8 G10/S1 Series G10 Series The VIERA G10 features the VIERA CAST web menu. THX certified Display. 1080p resolution, deeper blac ks, improved native contras t ratio of 40,000:1, Full- Time 1080 TV lines of motion resolution, an Infinite Bl ack panel, 600Hz Sub-fiel d Drive, as well as Game Mode and VIERA Link. Available in a 54-inch class, 50[...]

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    Slide #9 X Series X1 Series The X1 VIERA HDTVs offer a 600 Hz Sub-field Drive that deliv ers razor-sharp motion focus. VIERA Image Viewer fo r photos playback. VIERA Link control of all comp atible A/ V home entert ainment components vi a a single remote. Improved native contrast ratio of 30,000:1, an Infinite Bl ack panel, and a Game Mode. Availab[...]

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    Slide #10 New Features Comparison Feature Z1 V10 G15 G10 S1 U1 X1 C1 PS PX Wireless HD X RF Remote Control X RS232 X X PC input X X X X X X X LAN Port X X X X X THX X X X X X Viera Cast X X X X X Viera Link With Network Camera X X X X X AVCHD/MPEG2/JPEG playback Thru SD Card X X X X X 1080 Lines Moving Picture Resoluti on X X X X X 900 Lines Moving[...]

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    Slide #11 Power Consumption Comparison TH-42PZ85U (With Fans) Power Consumption Maximum 573 W Standby condition 0.2 W Weight 66.1 lb. TC-P42S1 (With Fans) Power Consumption Maximum 485 W Standby condition 0.3 W Weight 57.4 lb. TC-P50X1 (No Fans) Power Consumption Maximum 399 W Standby condition 0.3 W Weight 75 lb. TC-P50S1 (With Fans) Power Consump[...]

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    Slide #12 VIErA Technology[...]

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    Slide #13 Moving Picture Resolution 1080 Lines with 600 Hz Sub-field Drive New Sports and other fast-action scenes are stunningly clear. To improve the moving picture resolution, frames are generated at the sub-field level. With a frame generated each 1/60th of a second, images are created to match the motion.[...]

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    Slide #14 Moving Picture Resolution A static image is represented in its entirety 1920x1080. When the image moves from frame to frame, resolution is lost by the drivers and electronics behind the screen. Moving Picture Resolution 900 lines or more The resolution can be different between static versus dynamic. As you are watching moving images - tha[...]

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    Slide #15 Sub-field A number of sub-fields overlap to depict the image in each frame. Panasonic technology detects movement in the image and reflects it in each individual sub- field to achieve smooth playback with minimal blurring. What's Sub-field? Plasma TVs express a single frame of an image by using multiple images, each having a differen[...]

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    Slide #16 Over 2,000,000:1 High Contrast (Native 40,000:1) New The shading in dimly-lit night scenes is beautifully rendered. A high contrast is achieved by NeoPDP technology. This newly developed, highly efficient panel creates a larger difference between maximum brightness (white) and minimum brightness (black). Series Z1, V10, G15, G10, S1,[...]

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    Slide #17 AR Filter Enjoy clearer images without bothersome reflections. Screen reflections are cut when viewing in bright rooms. This filter minimizes light reflections. Panasonic's unique low-reflection filter greatly reduces the reflected light int ensity compared with the incident light intensity.[...]

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    Slide #18 Wireless HD™ View HD images with wireless operation. This function sends high-resolution, full-HD data over a wireless connection. It enables a flexible VIERA layout to match any room interior. *A special receiver is requ ired to use WirelessHD™. The usage distance and installati on environment for the Wireless HD™ System and the ef[...]

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    Slide #19 Radio Frequency Remote Control The signals that propagate all around the room can be used to operate equipment without having to worry about the direction that the remote control is pointed. This allows easy operation of a Tuner that is placed inside an AV rack. Note: This remote control uses 2.4GHz frequency. Please do not place this con[...]

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    Slide #20 TC-P42X1 (HD Model) No LED on the SS board Connection between the SC board and the SS board Connection between the SC board and the SS board (SC3-SS3) A board location New New New No STB5V jumper on the SS board New[...]

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    Slide #21 Technical Changes (TC-P42X1) No D board No SD Card Slot board (GS) No Fan Drive board (PB) These circuits are now part of the A board  The A board is now located below the SS board.  SS11 besides providing Vsus to the SS board, now it al so provides P15V  Vda is now connected directly to the C board (P35 to C25). It is no longer [...]

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    Slide #22 S – Series (Full-HD)[...]

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    Slide #23 Connectors/Boards Location (TC-P42S1)[...]

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    Slide #24 Boards Description Board Description Board Description A Speaker out, Sound Proc essor, AV Termina l, AV Switch, DC-DC Conv erter, Digi tal Signal Processor, Microcomputer, HDMI Interface, Peaks Lite 2, Full HD, (Newly Added SD Card Slot, Fan Contro l, Format Converter, Plasma AI, Sub-Fi eld Processor) P Power Supply C1 Data Driver (Right[...]

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    Slide #25 Standby Operation[...]

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    Slide #26 Standby Circuit Operation When the TV is plugged in: AC is applied to the standby circuit in the power supply to produce STB5 V. The STB5V is provided to th e A board via connectors P7 (P in 5) and P2 5 (Pin 9). Connector P25 is connected to connector A25 on the A board and connectors P6 and P7 are both connected to connector A6 on the A [...]

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    Slide #27 Power On[...]

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    Slide #28 Power On Operation The power command from the power switch on the S board or the remote control receiver on the K board is provided to the Main CPU on the A board (IC1100) t hru connector A1. The CPU on the A board outputs the “TV_SUB_ON” Command (3 .2V) and the PANEL_STB _ON” command (3.2V). The “TV_SUB_ON” command is provid ed[...]

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    Slide #29 Sub-Voltages[...]

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    Slide #30 Sub-Voltages Distribution On previous generations these voltages were present for approximately 15 seconds after connecting the TV to the AC line. This does not apply to this year’s models. These voltages are called sub-voltages and they are only used by the A board. The sub-voltages are developed wh en the power is turned on. The F+15V[...]

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    Slide #31 10 blinks Condition Troubleshooting 1. Missing/Shorted F_STB_15V, SUB9V, SUB5V, and BT30 V 2. Wrong diagnostic by the A board Since the Sub voltages are only present after the power has been turned on, there will not be a 10 blinks condition at plug-in for the 2009 models. These 3 conditions can cause the TV t o shutdow n and the power LE[...]

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    Slide #32 SOS Detect (Shutdown) When an abnormality occ urs in the unit, the “SOS Detect” c ircuit is trigger ed and the TV shuts down. The power LED on the front panel will fl ash a pattern indicating t he circuit that has failed. If the power LED continues to blin k even after the TV is unplugged, press and ho ld the power switch on the TV fo[...]

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    Slide #33 SOS Blinking Timing Chart[...]

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    Slide #34 SOS Detect Block Diagram (TC-P42S1)[...]

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    Slide #35 Panel Drive SOS Detect Block Diagram (TC-P42S1)[...]

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    Slide #36 Panel Drive SOS Detect Block Diagram (TC-P42X1)[...]

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    Slide #37 Panel MPU SOS Detect • Protection circuits are incorporated in the unit to prevent the failure of a si ngle circuit or component from creating catastrophic damage. • A shutdown condition occurs when there is an over voltage, a short or a drop in any of the voltage lines. Also the shutdown circui t is triggered when the fans are drawin[...]

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    Slide #38 Panel MPU SOS Detect (Continue) 4 Blinks SOS: When an over voltage condit ion of the voltage lines from the power supply occurs, pin 12 of connector P25 goes high. This high is provi ded to pin 67 of IC9003 of the A board triggering the “POWER SOS” circ uit. When this h appens, the TV shuts dow n and the power LED blinks 4 times. Prim[...]

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    Slide #39 System MPU SOS Detect 10 Blinks SOS: IC5401 generates the SUB9 V, IC5607 generates the SU B5V, and IC5480 generates the BT30V. The SUB9V, BT30V, and SUB5 V from these ICs are monitored by IC1100. Any abnormality on these volt ages (Including the F_STB15V), tri ggers the shutdown circuit and the MPU shuts down the unit. The power LED blin [...]

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    Slide #40 2 Blinks Error Code 1. Missing P15V 2. A short of the P15V 3. Wrong diagnostic by the A board These 3 conditions can cause the TV t o shutdown and the power LED to blink 2 times[...]

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    Slide #41 Troubleshooting 2 Blinks Error Code When troubleshooting a PDP TV that is shutting down and the power LED blinks 2 times: Find out if 15V is output at pin 1 of connector P6 of th e P board. If 15V is present, it’s likely that th e A board is defective. If no voltage is output, determine if this is caused by the P board or the boards usi[...]

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    Slide #42 3 Blinks/4 Blinks Error Code Since the IC (IC9805) that generates the monitored 3.3V for 3 blinks condition and the IC (IC9003) that detects this condition are both located on the A board, then the A board is the only suspect when the TV shuts down and the power LED blinks 3 times. Replace the A board. Primarily the P board causes 4 blink[...]

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    Slide #43 5 Blinks Error Code 1. Missing P5V 2. A short of the P5V 3. A short of the Vda line (Note: missing Vda from the P board does not cause 5 blinks) 4. Wrong diagnostic by the A board These 4 conditions can cause th e TV to shut down and the power LED to blink 5 times[...]

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    Slide #44 Troubleshooting a 5 Blinks Error Code When troubleshooting a PDP TV that is shutting down and the power LED blinks 5 times: Find out if pins 1 or 2 of connector P35 are shorted to ground. If shorted, possibly the panel is bad. If there is no short circuit, proceed to check the P5V line. Find out if 5V is output at pin 5 of connector P25 o[...]

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    Slide #45 6 Blinks Error Code (TC-P42S1) The Scan and Sustain voltages on the SC and SS boards are monitored by an SOS Detect circuit. The energy recovery circuit in the SC board is monitored by a comparator (Error detect IC16581). The output voltage is compared to 2 reference voltages derived from the P15V. If the output of this circuit drops belo[...]

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    Slide #46 6 Blinks Error Code (TC-P42X1)[...]

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    Slide #47 6 Blinks Error Code Circuit Explanation The sustain drive circuit on the sustain board is not a complete circuit. There is a part of this circuit in the SC board. The cable between connector SS3 on the sustain board and SC3 on the scan board links these 2 circuits The section of the sustain drive circuit located on the scan board uses Vsu[...]

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    Slide #48 DRV RST Block Diagram (TC-P42S1)[...]

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    Slide #49 Driver Reset Circuit Operation The DRV RST circuit of the A board is used to monitor the physical connection of the A board to the C board. DRV RST input to IC9500 and IC9003 must be hi gh for the unit to operate. The A board provides the 5V source needed to power the C boards. On the C1 boar d and the C2 board, the 5V is routed back to t[...]

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    Slide #50 DRV RST Block Diagram (TC-P42X1)[...]

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    Slide #51 7 Blinks Error Code The SC board has 2 SOS detect circuits, energ y recovery and floa ting ground section. When the energy recovery circuit is triggered, the TV shuts do wn and the power LED blinks 6 times. The floating ground circuit mo nitors the scan circuit output , the 15V_F, the scan_pro, Vscan, and the physical connection between t[...]

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    Slide #52 8 Blinks Error Code (TC-P42S1)[...]

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    Slide #53 8 Blinks Error Code Circuit Explanation There is an extra SOS Detect circuit in the Sustain board. This circuit is used to monitor for physi cal connection between the panel and the SS board. Under normal condition, Q16280 is on. When Q16280 is on, a low is prov ided to the anode of D16280 (D280). If one of the FPC cables is open, Q16280 [...]

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    Slide #54 8 Blinks Error Code (TC-P42X1) SS_Flexible Printed Circuit ( FPC)_Detect (SOS8_SS) (TC-P42X1)[...]

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    Slide #55 8 Blinks Error Code (TC-P42X1) Circuit Explanation On this model, only the circuit used to monitor for physical connection between the panel and the SS board is used to trigger an 8 blinks condition. The energy-recovery- circuit portion used to monito r the operation of the sustai n drive circuit is located on the SC board. Under normal c[...]

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    Slide #56 11 Blinks Error Code[...]

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    Slide #57 11 Blinks Circuit Explanation The ventilation fans are monitor ed to be sure they are oper ating properly. If one of the fans stops or its resistance increases, the re sulting current change is applied to pin 36 of the main CPU. The fan drive circuit is located in the A board. The Panel-Main-On command from pin 75 of the Panel MPU (IC9003[...]

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    Slide #58 Boards Isolation Procedure Caution: Do not let the TV run for more than 30 seconds while connectors or boards are disconnected.[...]

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    Slide #59 SC Board Isolation Procedure (TC-P42S1) When the SC board is suspect ed to be the cause of a 6 or 7 blinks condition, it can be isolated for confirmation. To isolate the Scan Drive Section (SC, SU, and SD board), remove connectors SC2 (Vsus) and SC20 (P+15V, P+5V, an d scan pulses) from the SC board and connector SS33 from the sustain boa[...]

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    Slide #60 SS Board Isolation Procedure (TC-P42S1) To determine if the Sustain board is causing a 8 blinks condit ion: Unplug connector SS11 and connector SS33. Press the power switch. If the TV no l onger blinks 8 times, then the SS board is defective. Note 2: In order to get to SS33, the A board has to be removed. Remove the 3 screws holding the A[...]

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    Slide #61 SS Board Isolation Procedure (TC-P42X1) To determine if the Sustain board is causing a 8 blinks condit ion: Unplug connector SS23. Press the power switch. If the TV no l onger blinks 8 times, then the SS board is defective. Note 2: In order to get to SS23, the A board has to be removed. Remove the 3 screws holding the A board block assemb[...]

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    Slide #62 SU/SD Boards Isolation[...]

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    Slide #63 SU and SD Boards Isolation Procedure To isolate the SU and SD boards at the same time is not necessa ry to remove the boards: • Remove the 4 VF_GND screws (2 on the SU board and 2 on the SD board). • Unplug connectors SC41, SC 46, and SC42 on the SC board. • Place a jumper between pins 1 and 2 of the empty connector SC50. When this [...]

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    Slide #64 SU Board Isolation The 2008 and 2009 plasma mode ls are now designed not to turn-on if either the SU or SD board is disconnected. Disconnecting either causes th e unit to shutdown and the power LED to blink 7 times. Unplugging SC41/SU41, SU11/SD11, and SC42/SD42, opens the interlocked c onnection between VF_GND and CHA on the SC board. Th[...]

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    Slide #65 SD Board Isolation The 2008 and 2009 plasma mode ls are now designed not to turn-on if either the SU or SD board is disconnected. Disconnecting either causes th e unit to shutdown and the power LED to blink 7 times. Unplugging SC41/SU41, SU11/SD11, and SC42/SD42, opens the interlocked c onnection between VF_GND and CHA on the SC board. Th[...]

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    Slide #66 Signal Process Block[...]

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    Slide #67 Signal Process Block Diagram[...]

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    Slide #68 Signal Process Explanation The main function of the A board is to se lect and process one of the inco ming video signals. Video inputs 1 and 2, Component Video Inputs 1 and 2, PC input, and the composite video output of the tuner are all are connected to IC3001 for selecti on. The video output signal of the switch can be in any of the thr[...]

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    Slide #69 Service Notes[...]

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    Slide #70 Service Mode While pressing [VOLUME ( - )] button of th e main unit, press [INF O] button of the remote control three times within 2 seconds. How to exit: Switch off the power with the [POWER] button on the main unit or the [POWER] button on the remote control. Key command [1] butto n...Main items Sel ection in forward direction [2] butto[...]

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    Slide #71 Self Check 1. Checks the communication IIC bus lines 2. Provides a SOS History To Access the Self-Check Mode , turn the TV on and while pressing “VOLUME ( - )” button on the main unit, press the “OK” button on the remote control for more than 3 seconds. To Access the Self-Check Mode , turn the TV on and while pressing “VOLUME ( [...]

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    Slide #72 Self Check Menu[...]

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    Slide #73 Reset Procedure Reset forces the TV to factory shipment setting. To reset the TV : Press and hold the “VOLUME ( - )”button on the TV and press the “MENU” button on the remote control for more than 3 seconds. Note: All customer programm ed parameters will be erased. To Exit: Disconnect the AC cord from wall outlet.[...]

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    Slide #74 Glossary Resolution Resolution is a combination of values that express the quality of displayed image s. A display's resolution is indicated by the number of dots in the horizontal and vertical direct ions of the screen, such as 1024 x 768 do ts. Higher values indicate clearer, s harper image reproductio n. The larger the screen size[...]

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    Slide #75 Glossary THX THX is a trade name of a high-fide lity sound reproduction st andard for movie theat ers, screening rooms, home theaters, computer speake rs, gaming consoles, and car aud io systems. THX stands for T omlinson H olman's e X periment . The THX system is not a recording technology, and it does not specify a sound recording [...]

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    Slide #76 Glossary YUV Is The color encoding system us ed for analog television worldwid e (NTSC, PAL and SECAM). T he YUV color space differs from RGB, which is what the camera capt ures and what humans view. Composite Video and S-video The original TV standard combined luma (Y) and both color signals (B-Y, R- Y) into one channel, which uses one c[...]

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    Slide #77 The End[...]