Panasonic Gp8du Gph8du Chassis Th-37px50u, 42pd50u, 42px50u Th-42px500u, 50px50u, 50px500u Plasma Training Course (ET)

Technical Guide
Plasma Training Course

TH-37PX50U, TH-42PD50U, TH-42PX50U,
TH-42PX500U, TH-50PX50U, TH-50PX500U
GP8DU and GPH8DU Chassis
Troubleshooting
Panasonic Services Company

National Training
Prepared by
Jean Magloire & Cesar Perdomo
Panasonic Services Company
National Training
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Warning
This service information is designed for experienced repair technicians only and is not designed for use by
the general public. It does not contain warnings or cautions to advise non-technical individuals of potential
dangers in attempting to service a product. Products powered by electricity should be serviced or repaired
only by experienced professional technicians. Any attempt to service or repair the product or products
dealt with in this service information by anyone else could result in serious injury or death.
Table of Contents
Objective ........................................................................................................................ 1
Specifications (Models Comparison) .......................................................................... 2
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................ 3
TH-42PD50U Board Description and Part Numbers ................................................... 4
TH-42PX500U Board Description and Part Numbers ................................................. 5
TH-50PX500 Board Description and Part Numbers.................................................... 6
Power Supply Outline for 42”and 50” Models ............................................................ 7

Standby Circuit......................................................................................................... 8
Power On Operation .............................................................................................. 12
Power Supply Connections........................................................................................ 15

P Board .................................................................................................................. 15
PA Board................................................................................................................ 16
PB Board................................................................................................................ 17
TH-42PX500U Block Diagram..................................................................................... 18
TH-42PX50U Block Diagram....................................................................................... 21
TH-42PD50U Block Diagram....................................................................................... 23
Video Input Selection Block Diagram........................................................................ 25
Audio Input Selection Block Diagram ....................................................................... 26
ATSC, SD and PC Card Input Signal Flow ................................................................ 27
DG Board Block Diagram ........................................................................................... 28
Signal Process Circuit ................................................................................................ 30

Main Picture Signal Flow........................................................................................ 30
Sub Picture Signal Flow ......................................................................................... 30
RGB Processor ...................................................................................................... 31
D Board Block Diagram .............................................................................................. 32
C1 Board Block Diagram ............................................................................................ 33
SC Board Explanation................................................................................................. 34
SC board Waveform............................................................................................... 35
SU And SD Board Shift Registers .......................................................................... 35
SS Board Explanation................................................................................................. 37
SS Board Schematic .............................................................................................. 38
SS Board Waveform .............................................................................................. 38
TH-42/50PX500U .......................................................................................................... 40
Power LED Flashing timing chart .............................................................................. 40
SOS Detection Circuits ............................................................................................... 41

SOS Detect (D Board)............................................................................................ 41
SOS Detect (DG Board)......................................................................................... 41
SOS Detect (D and PA Board) ............................................................................... 42
PA Board SOS Detection Circuits.............................................................................. 43

Over-Voltage Detection of Main Voltage (10 Blinks) .............................................. 43
Short Circuit Detection of Main Voltage (10 Blinks)................................................ 44
Short Circuit Detection of Sub-voltage (10 Blinks) ................................................. 45
Other SOS Detection Circuits .................................................................................... 46

SOS Detect (P, SC, and SS Board) ....................................................................... 46
P Board SOS Detection ......................................................................................... 47
Voltage Distribution of the PA board and SOS Detection ....................................... 48
Z Board (Sound) SOS Detection ............................................................................... 50
TH-42/50PX500U Self-check Function (Reset) .......................................................... 51

Diagnostic Procedures ........................................................................................... 51
How to access the Self-check Screen (Reset) ....................................................... 51
How to exit the Self-check Screen ......................................................................... 51
Screen Display ......................................................................................................... 51
TH-42PD50U................................................................................................................. 53
Power LED Flashing timing chart .............................................................................. 53
TH-42/50PD50U Self-check Function......................................................................... 54

Diagnostic Procedures ........................................................................................... 54
How to access the Self-check Screen (Reset) ....................................................... 54
How to exit the Self-check Screen ......................................................................... 54
Screen Display ......................................................................................................... 54
Serviceman Mode........................................................................................................ 56
How to enter the Serviceman Mode ....................................................................... 56
Adjustment method ................................................................................................ 56
Cancellation ........................................................................................................... 56
Contents of adjustment mode ................................................................................ 56
Internal Pattern Generator ..................................................................................... 57
Cable Diagnostic Screen ............................................................................................ 57
Adjustments ................................................................................................................ 58
Driver Set-up .......................................................................................................... 58
Initialization Pulse Adjustment ............................................................................... 59
Drive Waveform ....................................................................................................... 59
P.C.B. (Printed Circuit Board) exchange procedure ................................................ 60
Adjustment Volume Locations................................................................................... 61
Test Point Locations ................................................................................................... 62
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 63
No Picture or Partial Picture ................................................................................... 63
Scan and Sustain Drive Waveform ........................................................................ 66
Scan and Sustain Drive Check points .................................................................... 66
Vertical line problems............................................................................................. 71
Picture ok, Sound NG ............................................................................................ 72
No picture, no sound .............................................................................................. 73
No picture, sound ok .............................................................................................. 74
How to determine whether the D board or SC board is defective?......................... 75
Additional Troubleshooting Hints............................................................................ 76
SC20 or D20 Connector........................................................................................... 77
How to determine whether the D board or SS board is defective?......................... 78
Defective Board ....................................................................................................... 79
Glossary and Acronyms ............................................................................................. 80

Objective
This technical guide was prepared with the following objectives in mind:
• Provide the servicer with a brief overview of the concepts of operation for new
circuits employed in this line of Plasma models
• Provide drawings with emphasis on signal path to simplify the task of signal tracing
and locate the cause of a defect
• Furnish troubleshooting procedures that contribute to a speedier repair of the
product
• Provide examples of typical problems that may have occurred in similar types of
circuits
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Specifications (Models Comparison)
Features TH-42PD50U TH-42PX500 TH-50PX500
Resolution 852x480p 1024 x 768p 1366 x 768p

Altitude 2400m 2400m 2400m
Contrast 4000:1 3000:1 3000:1
Input Signal 720p 720p 720p
1080i 1080i 1080i
480p 480p 480p
480i 480i 480i
PC Input No Yes Yes
Input Terminal
(Video Input)
Video 1 S2/RCA (Rear) S2/RCA (Rear) S2/RCA (Rear)
Video 2 S2/RCA (Rear) S2/RCA (Rear) S2/RCA (Rear)
Video 3 No S2/RCA (Front) S2/RCA (Front)
Component 1 RCA (Rear) RCA (Rear) RCA (Rear)
Component 2 RCA (Rear) RCA (Rear) RCA (Rear)
PC Input No Yes x 1 (Mini D-Sub Yes x 1 (Mini D-Sub
15 pin) (Rear) 15 pin) (Rear)
HDMI Input Yes x 1 (Rear) Yes x 1 (Rear) Yes x 1 (Rear)
Card Interface
Cable Card Slot No Yes Yes
SD Card Slot No Yes Yes
PCMCIA Slot No Yes Yes
Table 1
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Safety Precautions
Please follow these general guidelines before servicing the models mentioned in this
technical guide.
1. While servicing, please observe the original lead dress. If a short circuit is
found, replace all the parts that have been overheated or damaged by the
short circuit.
2. After servicing, please make sure that all the protective devices such as
insulation barriers, and insulation paper shields are properly installed.
3. Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be easily damaged by static
electricity. Such components are commonly called Electrostatically Sensitive
(ES) devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits, some
field-effect transistors (FET) and semiconductor "chip" components. The
following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component
damage caused by Electro Static Discharge (ESD).
4. Drain off any Electro Static Discharge on your body by touching a known earth
ground, immediately before handling any semiconductor component or
semiconductor-equipped assembly. Alternatively, obtain and wear a
commercially available discharging ESD wrist strap, which should be
removed prior to applying power to the unit as it may cause an electric shock.
5. After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ES devices, place the
assembly on a conductive surface such as an aluminum foil, to prevent
electrostatic charge buildup or exposure on the assembly.
6. Use a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder ES devices.
7. Use an anti-static solder removal device. Some solder removal devices not
classified as "anti-static (ESD protected)" can generate electrical charge
sufficient enough to damage an ES device.
8. Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate electrical charge
sufficient enough to damage an ES device.
9. Do not remove a replacement ES device from its protective package until you are
just ready to install it. (Most replacement ES devices are packaged with leads
electrically shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil or comparable
conductive material).
10. Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a
replacement ES device, touch the protective material to the chassis or the circuit
assembly into which the device will be installed.
Caution: Please make sure that no power is applied to the chassis or circuit
assembly, and observe all other safety precautions.
11. Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged replacement ES devices.
(Harmless motions such as the brushing together of your clothes fabric or the
lifting of your foot from a carpeted floor can generate static electricity sufficient
enough to damage an ES device).
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TH-42PD50U Board Description and Part Numbers
Figure 1
Board Board Description Board Part Number

Name
P Power Supply TNPA3570
PA DC-DC Converter, Power SOS TNPA3620
PB Audio Power TNPA3643
H AV Terminal, AV Switch TNPA3598AB
DT ATSC Interface TNAG156
DV HDMI Interface TNPA3626
DG Digital Signal Processor TNPA3625AF
Z Speaker out, Audio AMP TNPA3621AB
D Format Converter, Plasma AI Processor TZTNP010YFS
C1 Data Driver (Left) TNPA3545
C2 Data Driver (Right) TNPA3546
SC Scan Drive TNPA3543
SU Scan out (Upper) TNPA3242
SD Scan out (Lower) TNPA3243
SS Sustain Drive TNPA3544
K Remote receiver, Keyscan TNPA3603
S Power Switch TNPA3604
Table 2
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TH-42PX500U Board Description and Part Numbers
Figure 2
Board Name Board Description Board Part Number

P Power Supply ETXMM563MDK
PB Audio Power, Fan control TNPA3643AD
H AV Terminal, AV Switch TNPA3598
DT ATSC Interface TNAG157S
DG Digital Signal Processor TNPA3625
Z Speaker out, Audio AMP TNPA3621
D Format Converter, Plasma Ai Processor TZTNP010YDS
K Remote receiver, OPT TNPA3498AB
S Power Switch TNPA3499AB
C1 Data Driver (Up Left) TNPA3553AB
C2 Data Driver (Up Right) TNPA3554
C3 Data Driver (Down Right) TNPA3555
C4 Data Driver (Down Left) TNPA3556
SU Scan out (Up) TNPA3189AB
SD Scan out (Down) TNPA3190AB
SS2 Sustain Connector (Up) TNPA3675
SS3 Sustain Connector (Down) TNPA3676
G PC Card Slot, Front Terminal TNPA3496AF
GS SD Card Slot TNPA3497AF
GK Key Switch TNPA3503AB
Table 3
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TH-50PX500 Board Description and Part Numbers
Figure 3
Board Name Board Description Board Part Number

DT ATSC Interface TNAG157S
H AV Terminal, AV Switch TNPA3598
Z Speaker out, Audio AMP TNPA3621
DG Digital Signal Processor TNPA3625AB
PB Audio Power, Fan control TNPA3643AD
C1 Data Driver (Up Left) TNPA3561
C2 Data Driver (Up Center) TNPA3562
C3 Data Driver (Up Right) TNPA3563
C4 Data Driver (Down Right) TNPA3564
C5 Data Driver (Down Center) TNPA3565
C6 Data Driver (Down Left) TNPA3566
D Format Converter, Plasma AI Processor TZTNP010YCS
P Power Supply ETXMM564MEK
SD Scan out (Down) TNPA3220AB
SS2 Sustain Connector (Up) TNPA3559
SS3 Sustain Connector (Down) TNPA3560
SU Scan out (Up) TNPA3219AB
K Remote receiver, OPT TNPA3498AB
GS SD Card Slot TNPA3497AF
G PC Card Slot, Front Terminal TNPA3496AF
GK Key Switch TNPA3503AB
S Power Switch TNPA3499AB
Table 4
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Power Supply Outline for 42”and 50” Models
Figure 4
The PF board of the older Plasma Television models is now incorporated into the P
board of the GPH8DU chassis.
The function of the line filter is to block incoming noise from the AC outlet to the unit and
outgoing noise from the unit to the AC outlet. The basic operation of the new P board is
the same as that of the older Plasma Display Televisions.
The Standby circuit supplies STB5V and 5V for FAN SOS. The main circuit supplies
Vsus voltage for sustain and scan operations, Vda voltage for data drive (C boards),
15V for sustain, scan, and fan operations, and 12V for audio power. The F_STB14V is
used on the PA board to generate other operating voltages.
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Standby Circuit
Figure 5
The diode D602 and the transformer T501 are used to develop the STB5V supply.
The STB5V is applied to pin 5 of the Power control IC MC701 and pin 1 of the Power
Control IC MC501 (Use hot ground to measure voltage on MC501). (See Fig. 5.)
Figure 6
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Instead of a standby power switch, as it shows in the diagram, the TV has a jumper wire
on the “S” board that connects pin 8 of the connector P12 to ground. As a result the
transistors Q553 and Q554 turn on, allowing the STB5V to be applied to the D and the
DG-board via pin 10 of the connector P25. (See Fig. 6).
Figure 7
The Microprocessor on the DG board (IC4005) receives the regulated STB3.3V from
IC4010. Pin 22 of IC4005 outputs 2.5V (Tuner SUB ON) to the P board via pin 14 of the
connectors DG3/D3 and pin 13 of the connector P25/D25. It is then connected to pin 21
(F. STB ON) of the “Power Output Control” IC, MC701. (See Fig. 7 & 8.)
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Figure 8
The power control IC, MC701, upon receiving the “F.STB ON” voltage, outputs the “PC
PFC ON” control signal at pin 20. This turns on the photocoupler PC503 to provide a
low to pin 2 of the “STB Power Control” IC, MC501. MC501 outputs the “relay ON”
control signal to activate the relay K601. (See Fig. 8)
Figure 9
The rectifier MC604 rectifies the 120VAC from the relay and outputs to the “PFC
Control” MC602.
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The DC voltage from the rectifier is converted to 395Vdc by the “Power Factor
Control” circuit to improve the power ratio.
This DC voltage is applied to three different circuits; the Vsus, the Vda and the Low
Voltage (F STB 14V, 15V, and 12V) power supplies.
During standby operation, both the Vsus and the Vda power supply circuits are off.
Only the “F STB 14V” section of the Low Voltage power supply circuit is on.
Figure 10
The “F14V ON” command (5V) from pin 10 of MC701 turns on Q452 and the “F STB
14V” is output to the PA-board through pins 1, 2, and 3 of connector P10.
(See Fig. 10)
Note: The above description is true for standby mode only; the power has not been
turned on yet.
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Power On Operation
Figure 11
The momentary connection of the power switch to ground supplies a low to the base of
Q4001 (DG board) to turn it on. When Q4001 is on, a low is provided to pin 86 (Key
scan 3) of the microprocessor IC4005.
The R/C receiver receives the power on command of the remote control and outputs the
IR data to the amplifiers Q4006 and Q4007 of the DG board. The data is amplified and
output to pin 102 of the MPU, IC4005.
Figure 12
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Upon receiving the power on command, pin 21 of IC4005 (Tuner Main ON) goes high
and pin 115 (Panel STB ON) goes low.
Pin 21 is connected to pin 28 of the connector PA20 via pin 1 of the connector DG20.
The high at pin 21 is the control signal used to turn on the circuit that generates the
SUB 3.3V, the Main 3.3V, the Main 5V, and the Main 9V sources of the PA board.
The low from pin 115 is connected to the base of Q4008 located on the DG board. It
causes Q4008 to stop conducting, and output a High to the base of Q9000 on the D
board, thus turning it on. When Q9000 is on, the collector goes low. This low is applied
to the gate of Q9003 turning it on to provide 5V to pins 1 and 2 of IC9008 (3.3V Reg.).
The 3.3V out of pin 4 of IC9008 is connected to the VCC pins 3, 24, 25, 28, 64, 89, and
100 of the microprocessor IC9003. The 3.3V is also connected to the reset circuit
IC9004.
When IC9003 receives the 3.3V, it does a reset and outputs a high at pin 48 (Main
Panel ON). (See Fig. 12). This voltage is provided to pin 17 of the connector P25.
Figure 13
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The high command at pin 17 of connector P25 is applied to pin 18 of MC701 of the P
board. Pin 11 switches from 5V to 1.3V, and pin 12 from 15V to 0V.
The 1.3V at pin 11 causes Q551 to turn on and output 5V. The 5V is applied to pin 22 of
the “Drive Voltage Oscillator” MC303. It is also applied to the “Fan SOS” circuit of the
PB board via pin 4 of the connector P30. (See Fig 14.)
The 5V on pin 22 of IC MC303 causes it to operate. IC MC303 then turns on the Vsus
power supply circuit (MC301) and the Vda power supply circuit (IC301, and T301).
Vsus is output to SC and SS-boards. Vda is output to the Data Drive Circuit boards via
the SC board.
The low from pin 12 is used to turn on Q453, and Q451.
When Q453 is on, it outputs 12V to the PB board and the D board.
When Q451 is on, it outputs 15V to the PB board and the SC board
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Power Supply Connections
P Board
Figure 14
The P board houses the main power supply of the unit. All voltages originate from this
board. The connector information is to be used for troubleshooting purposes.
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PA Board
Figure 15
The PB board utilizes voltages obtained from the P board to create lower and higher
voltages for use in different sections of the unit. The connector information can prove
useful when troubleshooting.
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PB Board
Figure 16
The PB board contains voltage regulators that power the Audio circuit (Z board) and the
fans. The connector information is to be used for troubleshooting purposes.
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TH-42PX500U Block Diagram
Figure 17
The DV board processes HDMI or DVI input signals. The HDMI IF receiver converts the
digital signal into parallel Y, U, V data and outputs it to the DG board for video selection
and processing.
GP8HD series plasma panels incorporate a Set Top Box that is designed to receive
NTSC and ATSC television broadcast. It is also used to receive QAM cable television
transmission. It is a hybrid tuner that processes NTSC and ATSC terrestrial broadcast
for reproduction on the TV screen.
The DT-Board also incorporates the OpenCable interface for use with a CableCard.
This tuner allows the reception of Digital Cable television without the use of a set-top-
box.
The DT board contains an Optical Audio Out jack for use with a Dolby Digital decoder
and a multi-channel amplifier. When a digital channel is selected, the output from the
Digital Audio Out jack is Dolby Digital. The same jack outputs PCM (Pulse Code
Modulation) when any other signal source is selected.
An SD card slot is also included in the DT board. As the OpenCable service changes,
the firmware information located in the DT board may be upgraded by using an SD
card.
The DT board contains the host identification number and stores the identification
number of the CableCard.
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It also processes the JPEG data of the SD and PC cards used for viewing pictures.
Photo-viewer data from the G and GS boards are input to the DT board and converted
to analog luminance and chrominance signals. Analog Television and Photo-viewer
signals are output to the H board and selected like any other source. Digital television
signals (Y, Pb, Pr) are output to the DG board for video selection and processing.
The GS board contains the SD card slot that is used for Photo-viewing. The digital
output signal passes through the H board and enters the DT board for processing.
The GK is the operation board of the unit. The key scan pulses are routed to the DG
board MPU via the G and H boards.
The G board contains one of the video inputs and the PC card slot, which is used for
viewing photos. The digital output signal of the PC card passes through the H board and
enters the DT board for selection and processing. The analog video input signal is
provided to the H board for selection among many other video inputs.
The K board contains the optical sensor used for CATS (Contrast Automatic Tracking
System). It also contains the Remote IR sensor and the power LED.
The unit also contains two other video inputs, two component inputs, and a PC input
(depending upon the model) that are directly connected to the main switch of the H
board.
The H board selects and outputs, to the DG board, the main video and sub video
signals for display on the screen.
The DG board is responsible for the complete video processing within the unit. All
analog inputs to the DG board are immediately converted to digital. All signal
processing in the DG board is performed digitally. Signals from a digital TV or HDMI
source are provided to the DG board in digital form. The board performs PIP (Picture in
Picture) and picture control operations such as brightness, contrast, color, tint, etc. The
board also performs pixel conversion to change the resolution of the picture to the
resolution of the screen. The output signal of the board passes through an LVDS (Low
Voltage Differential Signaling) transmitter for conversion into serial data. The PEAKS
firmware of the unit also resides in this board.
The D board is responsible for displaying the picture on the screen. It provides the scan,
sustain and data drive signals. The scan pulses are output to the SC board. The sustain
pulses are output to the SS board. The data drive signals are output to the C1, C2, C3
and C4 boards. The C1 board drives the upper right portion of the panel; the C2 board
drives the upper left portion. The C3 and C4 boards drive the lower right and left
portions of the panel respectively.
The SC board is responsible for the generation of the scan pulses. Scan pulses are
used for initialization and selection of the pixels.
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The SU and SD boards are demultiplexer boards that are responsible for converting
serial data output of the SC board into parallel data to drive the panel.
The SS board is responsible for the generation of the sustain pulses. Sustain pulses are
used to initialize and control the brightness of the screen.
The SS2 and SS3 boards are extension (connector) boards used to connect the SC
board to the panel.
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TH-42PX50U Block Diagram
Figure 18
and processing.
GP8HD series plasma panels incorporate a Set Top Box that is designed to receive
NTSC and ATSC television broadcast. It is also used to receive QAM cable television
transmission. It is a hybrid tuner that processes NTSC and ATSC terrestrial broadcast
for reproduction on the TV screen.
The DT-Board also incorporates the OpenCable interface for use with a Cable Card.
This tuner allows the reception of Digital Cable television without the use of a set-top-
box.
card.
The DT board contains the host identification number and stores the identification
number of the CableCard.
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Analog Television signals are output to the H board and selected like any other source.
Digital television signals (Y, Pb, Pr) are output to the DG board for video selection and
processing.
The K board contains the optical sensor used for CATS (Contrast Automatic tracking
The unit contains two video inputs, two component inputs, and a PC input (depending
upon the model) that are directly connected to the main switch of the H board.
pulses are output to the SS board. The data drive signals are output to the C1, C2, C3
and C4 boards. The C1 board drives the upper right portion of the panel; the C2 board
drives the upper left portion. The C3 and C4 boards drive the lower right and left
portions of the panel respectively.
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TH-42PD50U Block Diagram
Figure 19
and processing.
GP8HD series plasma panels incorporate a tuner designed to receive NTSC and ATSC
television broadcast. It is also used to receive QAM cable television transmission. It is a
hybrid tuner that processes NTSC and ATSC terrestrial broadcast for reproduction on
the TV screen.
This tuner allows the reception of basic Digital Cable television without the use of a set-
top-box.
card.
Analog Television signals are output to the H board and selected like any other source.
Digital television signals (Y, Pb, Pr) are output to the DG board for video selection and
processing.
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The K board contains the optical sensor used for CATS (Contrast Automatic Tracking
The unit contains two video inputs, two component inputs, and a PC input (depending
upon the model) that are directly connected to the main switch of the H board.
pulses are output to the SS board. The data drive signals are output to the C1 and C2
boards. The C1 board drives the right portion of the panel. The C2 board drives the left
portion.
The SS2 and SS3 boards are extension (connector) boards used to connect the SC
board to the panel.
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Video Input Selection Block Diagram
Figure 20
The H board contains the Video inputs 1, 2, and 3, Component Video Inputs 1 and 2,
and the Program Out jacks. All the Audio/Video input signals are applied to this board
for selection. There are two input selection ICs on this board; IC2602, which selects the
video input signals and IC2605, which selects the audio input signals. Video signals
from the digital tuner and the HDMI receiver board (DV board) pass through the DG
board and enter IC2602 of the H board via the connector H2/DG2. The selected video
signals are output to the DG Board without alteration. The output signals can be in any
of the three formats; Video, Y/C, or Y, Pb, Pr.
The PC input signal simply passes through the H board and enter the DG board via the
same connector. Selection between PC and other input signals takes place on the DG
board.
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Audio Input Selection Block Diagram
Figure 21
IC2605 of the H board handles the audio selection of all inputs. Audio signals from the
digital tuner and the HDMI receiver board (DV board) pass through the DG board and
enter IC2605 of the H board via the connector H2/DG2. The selected audio signals are
output to the DG Board without alteration. The audio output at pin 38 and 40 of the
connector H2/DG2 passes through the DG board and enters the DT Board for
conversion into PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) audio. Pins 29 and 30 of IC2605 provide
the audio for the program out jack. IC2608 contains the BBE VIVA technology circuit
used for sound processing.
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ATSC, SD and PC Card Input Signal Flow
Figure 22
The ATSC interface (DT board) processes the ATSC, NTSC, and QAM television
signals. It also processes the Photoviewer (JPEG) data of the SD and PC cards. The
composite, luminance and chrominance, or component video signals of the DT board
are output to the DG board via the connector DT12/DG22.
The DT-Board has the ability to tune in the 8VSB ATSC terrestrial TV broadcast and the
16VSB DVB cable television. If a cable line is used without a Cablecard, the unit
proceeds to scan all available analog and digital channels. If a CableCard is used, the
scanning process is bypassed since all cable related information is already programmed
in the CableCard. If a terrestrial antenna is used, the unit may be instructed to scan only
analog or digital terrestrial broadcast. The unit may also be instructed to scan all analog
and digital broadcast channels.
Digital Audio Out jack will be Dolby Digital. The same jack outputs PCM (Pulse Code
All TV related OSD information such as channel numbers, program channels, etc is
generated within the DT board.
As the OpenCable service changes, the firmware information located in the DT board
may be upgraded through the use of an SD card. The Photoviewer SD card slot is used
for the upgrade.
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The DT board contains the host identification number and stores the POD identification
number of the cable service provider.
It also processes the JPEG data of the SD and PC cards used for viewing pictures.
Photoviewer data from the G and GS boards are input to the DT board via the
connectors DT10 and DT05. The JPEG data is converted to analog luminance and
chrominance signals and output to the DG board.
DG Board Block Diagram
Figure 23
The main function of the DG board is to process all incoming video signals.
The ATSC interface (DT board) processes the ATSC, NTSC, and QAM television
signals. It also processes the Photoviewer (JPEG) data of the SD and PC cards.
The composite, luminance and chrominance, or digital component signal of the DT
board are output to the DG board via the connector DT12/DG22. The composite video
of the analog TV reception as well as the luminance and chrominance output of the SD
or PC card input pass through the DG board without alteration and enter the H board via
the connector DG2/H2. IC2602 of the H board selects the desired video signals among
the many video inputs. The digital video of the digital TV reception enters the RGB
processor (GC4PRO).
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The Main and sub video output of the H board are provided to the DG board via the
connector H2/DG2. The input signals can be in any of the three formats: Video, Y/C, or
Y, Pb, Pr.
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Signal Process Circuit
Main Picture Signal Flow
Figure 24
On the DG- Board, the main Y/V, Pb/C, Pr signals are converted to digital data by an
analog to digital (A/D) converter circuit located inside the Global Core IC, IC4018
(ADV7403).
The comb filter in IC4018 converts the composite video signal of the main picture
to Y and C (luminance and chrominance) separated video signals. S-Video, which is
already Y/C separated, simply passes through the comb filter. The chrominance data is
then applied to the Chroma demodulator circuit that separates the color signal into Pb
and Pr data. At the completion of this process, the composite or S-Video signal is now
in the form of a digital 480i component signal. If the incoming video is in the 480p and
1080i format, the Y, Pb, and Pr signals are converted to digital only. The output of
IC4018 is provided to the RGB processor (GC4PRO).
Sub Picture Signal Flow

The sub video enters the global core IC, IC4019 for conversion into digital. IC4019
processes the Sub video data for use in the PIP or split screen mode. Operation of
IC4019 is exactly the same as IC4018. The input signals are output to the RGB
processor (GC4PRO) in the form of a digital component signal.
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RGB Processor
Figure 25
The digital TV and HDMI data are input directly to this integrated circuit. By avoiding
digital to analog and analog to digital conversion of those signals, the picture
information remains in its original form. As a result picture quality is pure, and free from
noise.
The data output of IC4018 and IC4019 enters the RGB Processor, IC4026.
The RGP processor (GC4PRO) combines the selected video signals to produce Picture
in Picture. Within this integrated circuit, the 480i video signal undergoes interlace to
progressive conversion. IC4026 contains a line doubling circuit that halves the
horizontal line period of the 480i input, doubling the horizontal frequency to 31.468KHz.
IC4026 then converts the digital signal scan format from interlaced to progressive. The
signals that are of the 480P, 720P and 1080i formats simply pass through the IP
converter. The CT1/CR1/AI/DSC circuit reduces noise and improves the picture quality.
On Screen Display data such as channel numbers, Digital TV closed caption, and
picture adjustments are mixed with the video data. This circuit performs all picture
control operations such as brightness, contrast, color, tint, etc. The output signal is then
applied to the LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling) transmitter for conversion into
serial data. The PEAKS firmware of the unit also resides in this IC.
The LVDS transmitter transfers the video information from the DG board to the
D board. It distributes signals with low-jitter, while creating little noise. It reduces power
consumption and the generated noise from data transmission. Another benefit of the
LVDS standard is minimal concern for cable length.
The main MCU handles all video applications. It serves as the controller that monitors
all operations of the TV section (not display) of the unit.
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D Board Block Diagram
Figure 26
The output of the LVDS transmitter of the DG board is provided to the D board via the
connector DG5/D5. IC9500 of the D board contains a LVDS receiver that converts the
RGB data to its original form. In this IC, the customer and panel related OSD data are
mixed with the video. The output of the IC is provided to the Format Converter/RGB
Processor, IC9300, for interlace to progressive conversion of the 1080i signal.
Subsequently, all signals are converted to the 768P format to match the resolution of
the plasma display panel. Adjustments such as white balance, contrast, and color drives
are performed inside this IC. IC9300 contains the Plasma AI (Adaptive brightness
Intensifier) circuit that analyzes the video program level for the distribution of dark and
bright components. The Sub-field Processor is used to speed up the scanning process
and to control the number of sustain periods. This increases the brightness and
improves the contrast ratio. It also creates the two channels of data that drive the data
output boards.
The D-board provides the scan, sustain, and data drive signals. The scan pulses are
output to the SC board. The sustain pulses are output to the SS board. The data drive
signals are output to the C1, and C2 boards. The C1 board drives the right portion of the
panel; the C2 board drives the left portion.
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C1 Board Block Diagram
Figure 27
There are four data drive boards in the
TH-42PX500U HD plasma display
television. Due to their physical location
and characteristics, they divide the
screen into four equal quadrants as
indicated in the picture on the right.
Figure 28a
Each data drive board contains four

sockets for the connection of the panel’s
ribbon cables. Each ribbon cable is
mounted in a specific location to drive ¼
of the quadrant. Furthermore, each
connector’s information is divided into 2
to separately drive two 1/8 of the
quadrant. See the figure on the right.
Figure 28b
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SC Board Explanation
Figure 29
The SC Board consists of buffers and drivers used to generate the scan signals for the
PDP panel. The buffers provide isolation between the D board and the drivers.
Connector SC20 provides the drive voltages (140V, 100V and 18V) as well as the
trigger signals to switch the FET transistors. The D board switches the FETs on and off
to create the distinctive scan signal. Each trigger signal switches a drive FET creating a
portion of the waveform. For example, applying the CPH signal to the 140V FET creates
the peak portion of the waveform, see figure 29.
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SC board Waveform
Figure 30
SU And SD Board Shift Registers
Figure 31
35
After the scan waveform is developed on the SC Board, it is applied to the SU and SD
boards for de-multiplexing. The signal is input to a series of shift registers inside the
PDP scan driver IC. The figure above shows an example of the de-multiplexing circuit.
There are six driver ICs on the SU board and six on the SD board.
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SS Board Explanation
Figure 32
After the video signal is processed on the D board, the sustain and erase pulses are
output to the SS board. The erase pulse is output at the beginning of each scan period.
The pulse is applied to the SS2 and SS3 boards to remove the previous charge from
the upper and lower sections of the display panel.
The sustain pulses are also developed on the D board and are applied after the scan
periods.
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SS Board Schematic
Figure 33
SS Board Waveform
Figure 34
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The Sustain pulse is developed using a similar circuit as the Scan Pulse. A series of
specifically timed pulses are applied to FET drivers creating the distinctive sustain
pulse. The drivers switch the voltages (150V, 155V and 175V) at selected intervals
determined by the D board. The basic waveform remains constant but the exact number
of sustain pulses is determined by the amount of luminance required, see the figure
above.
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TH-42/50PX500U
Power LED Flashing timing chart
The unit is equipped with a self-protection circuit that places it in standby when there is
an abnormality with one or more of the Power Supply circuits. The faulty circuit may be
easily identified by counting the number of flashes emitted by the power LED located in
front of the unit.
Number Blinking Timing Suspected Board

of Power
LED
blinks
1 D, P board
4 P, PA board (Power
SOS)
5 D, P board (5V SOS)
6 SC board (SC Energy

recovery and SC
floating voltage)
7 SS Board (SS Data
Energy recovery and
data driver)
8 SS board (SS Energy
recovery)
9 Incorrect D, DG board
10 PA Board (No power

for tuner)
11 PB board, Fan (Fan
SOS)
12 H, PB, Z Board
(Sound SOS / Speaker
shorted)
Table 4
Note: LED indicators on the SS and SC boards alert the technician when a problem
exists. The LEDs should be lit during normal operation, a dark LED indicates that a
problem exists on that board.
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SOS Detection Circuits
SOS Detect (D Board)

The GPH8DU chassis
have several protection
circuits that are designed
to protect the receiver from
major damage. The MPU
IC9003 of the D board is
used to detect and store
the history of abnormalities
that may be caused by a
defect in certain sections
of the unit. The input pins
of the MPU, as shown in
the figure on the right, are
used to detect possible
abnormalities. If one of the
protection circuits is
activated by some fault
within the receiver, the
problem facing the Figure 36
technician is to find out
which protection circuit is
shutting down the receiver and why.
SOS Detect (DG Board)

The MPU IC4005 of the DG
board is used to detect and store
the history of other abnormalities
that may be caused by a defect in
certain sections of the unit. The
input pins of the MPU, as shown
in the figure on the right, are used
to detect possible abnormalities.
If one of the protection circuits is
activated by some fault within the
receiver, the problem facing the
technician is to find out which
protection circuit is shutting down
the receiver and why.
Figure 37
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SOS Detect (D and PA Board)
Figure 38
The SOS detection circuits of the standard definition model TH-42PD50 is similar to the
one used in the high definition models. They are monitored by two microprocessors,
IC4005 of the DG board and IC9003.of the D board. IC4005 of the DG board monitors
for an abnormality detected on the PA and the PB boards. The abnormality may due to
an over-voltage or a short circuit located on the PA or one of the boards powered by PA
board. The SOS input at pin 111 is an active high when an abnormality is detected. The
MPU IC9003 of the D board monitors a variety of SOS inputs. All other SOS conditions
are monitored by IC4005 located on the D board (see fig. 37). Upon detection, the MPU
IC9003 of the D board relates the information to pin 110 (Panel_SOS) of IC4005,
located on the DG board, to trigger the shutdown of the unit.
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PA Board SOS Detection Circuits
Over-Voltage Detection of Main Voltage (10 Blinks)
Figure 39
The transistor Q5644 monitors the MAIN_3.3V, MAIN_5V, MAIN_9V, and MAIN_2.5V
lines. If any of these supply voltages becomes excessive, the inline zener diode goes
into conduction and turn on transistor Q5644. As a result, a voltage drop appears at the
base of Q5641, causing it to turn on and output a high to pin 111 of the MPU, IC4005, to
trigger the SOS condition.
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Short Circuit Detection of Main Voltage (10 Blinks)
Figure 40
The transistor Q5642 monitors the MAIN_9V, MAIN_2.5V, and MAIN_5V lines. If any of
these supply lines develop a short circuit, transistor Q5642 goes into conduction and
applies a high to pin 111 of the MPU, IC4005, triggering an SOS condition.
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Short Circuit Detection of Sub-voltage (10 Blinks)
Figure 41
The transistor Q5641 monitors the F_STB14V, SUB3.3V, SUB9V-1, BT30V and SUB5V
lines. If any of these supply lines develop a short circuit, transistor Q5641 goes into
conduction and applies a high to pin 111 of the MPU, IC4005, triggering an SOS
condition.
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Other SOS Detection Circuits
SOS Detect (P, SC, and SS Board)
Figure 42
This drawing is used to verify an SOS condition that may have originated from the P,
SC, or SS Board. The connector information should be used for troubleshooting
purposes. Instead of using a peak hold voltmeter, the power supply connector of the
board causing the blinks of the power LED may be disconnected to see if the unit
remains on after power up. If it does, this usually indicates that the problem is located in
the disconnected board. If the power LED continues to generate the same amount of
blinks, more troubleshooting is required.
Note: The unit will become totally inoperative if the power supply to the D and DG
boards is disconnected. The system control circuit will be unable to power the unit and
monitor the SOS lines.
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P Board SOS Detection
Figure 43
This drawing is used to verify an SOS condition that may have originated from the P
Board. The connector information should be used for troubleshooting purposes. The
switched voltages of connector P23 and P5 are monitored on the SC and PB boards.
The remaining voltages are monitored for abnormalities directly on the P board. Instead
of using a peak hold voltmeter, the power supply connector of the suspected board
causing the blinks of the power LED may be disconnected to see if the unit remains on
after power up. If it does, this usually indicates that the problem is located in the
disconnected board. If the power LED continues to generate the same amount of blinks,
more troubleshooting is required.
Note: The unit will become totally inoperative if the connector P10 is disconnected. The
system control circuit will be unable to power the unit. The power LED will blink ten
times immediately after connecting the unit to the wall outlet.
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Voltage Distribution of the PA board and SOS Detection
Figure 44
This diagram depicts the distribution of the PA board voltages to the DG, H, DT, DV, Z,
and K boards. A high input at pin 111 of IC4005 will cause the unit to shut down and
generate ten blinks of the power LED. This SOS condition is created when there is an
abnormality of any of the voltages shown in the diagram.
Instead of using a peak hold voltmeter, the power supply connector of the board
causing the blinks of the power LED may be disconnected to see if the unit remains on
after power up. If it does, this usually indicates that the problem is located in the
disconnected board. If the power LED continues to generate the same amount of blinks,
more troubleshooting is required.
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Figure 45
The purpose of this pictorial of the component side of the PA board is to alert the
technicians of the labeling and actual location of some the diodes mounted on the PA
board.
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Z Board (Sound) SOS Detection
Figure 46
The 10V source of the Z board originates at the P board as 12Vdc. It is regulated to 10V
by the PB board. It then passes through the PA and H boards before entering the Z
board. The main 9V source of the PA board is also used on the Z board. It passes
through the H board and then enters the Z board. On the Z board, the transistor Q2323
monitors the 10 and 9 volts sources for a short. If a short is detected, a high output is
provided to the base of Q2324 resulting in a low output to pin 15 of IC4005. Twelve
blinks are generated when an abnormality is detected.
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TH-42/50PX500U Self-check Function (Reset)
Diagnostic Procedures
Self-check is used to automatically check the status of the ICs that are controlled via the
IIC bus line. Under normal condition, the status is OK. A status indication other than OK
indicates a problem within a specific board
How to access the Self-check Screen (Reset)

To get into the Self-check mode, press and hold down the VOLUME DOWN button on
the front of the unit, and the SLEEP button on the remote control. Hold them down for at
least three seconds. The unit automatically tunes to channel 3. The word “SELF-
CHECK“ appears at the center of the screen for a few seconds, and then a graphic
OSD that resembles the one in the figure below appears.
How to exit the Self-check Screen

To exit the Self-check mode, press the power button in front of the unit for
approximately three seconds. The unit powers down and then powers back up in a few
seconds.
Screen Display
Figure 47
Note: All Customer settings (parameters) including CableCard activation data will be
erased. If the customer uses a CableCard, re-activation will be required after the reset.
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Self-Check Screen Explanation
Display Ref. Number. Description Board

UV TU8200 TV Tuner DT-Board
DT1 IC8211 Front Processor DT-Board
DT2 IC8240 HDMSL PEAKS_Lite DT-Board
H13UV2 - - -
SND IC2608 BBE Viva H-Board
AVSWV IC2602 Video SW H-Board
AVSWA IC2605 Audio SW H-Board
ADV IC4018 10 Bits A/D DG-Board
GC3FS IC4019 GC3FS DG-Board
GC4P IC4026 GC4PRO DG-Board
HDMI IC5003 HDMI I/F Receiver DV-Board
MEM IC4008 EEPROM DG-Board
RTC IC9007 Ex. I/O D-Board
Table 5
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TH-42PD50U
Power LED Flashing timing chart
The unit is equipped with a self-protection circuit that places it in standby when there is
an abnormality with one or more of the Power Supply circuits. The faulty circuit may be
easily identified by counting the number of flashes emitted by the power LED located in
front of the unit.
Number of Blinking Timing Suspected Board

Power LED
blinks
1 D, P board
4 P, PA board (Power
SOS)
5 D, P board (5V SOS)
6 SC board (SC Energy

recovery and
SC floating voltage)
7 SS Board (SS Data

Energy recovery and
data driver)
8 SS board (SS Energy
recovery)
9 Incorrect D, DG board
10 PA Board (No power

for tuner)
11 PB board, Fan (Fan

SOS)
12 H, PB, Z Board
(Sound SOS /
Speaker shorted)
Table 6
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TH-42/50PD50U Self-check Function
Diagnostic Procedures
Self-check is used to automatically check the status of the ICs that are controlled via the
IIC bus line. Under normal condition, the status is OK. A status indication other than OK
indicates a problem within a specific board
How to access the Self-check Screen (Reset)
To get into the Self-check mode, press and hold down the VOLUME DOWN button on
the front of the unit, and the SLEEP button on the remote control. Hold them down for at
least three seconds. The unit self tunes to channel 3. The word “SELF-CHECK“
appears at the center of the screen for a few seconds, and then a graphic OSD that
resembles the one in the figure below appears.
How to exit the Self-check Screen
To exit the Self-check mode, press the power button in front of the unit for
approximately three seconds. The unit powers down and then powers back up in a few
seconds.
Screen Display
Figure 48
All Customer settings (parameters) including CableCard activation data will be erased. If
the customer uses a CableCard, re-activation will be required after the reset.
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TH-42PD50U
Display Ref. Number. Description Board
UV TU3000 TV Tuner DT-Board
DT1 IC8211 Front Processor DT-Board
DT2 IC8240 HDMSL PEAKS_Lite DT-Board
SND IC2608 BBE Viva H-Board
AVSWV IC2602 Video SW H-Board
AVSWA IC2605 Audio SW H-Board
H34DG IC4026 GC4PRO DG-Board
GC4P IC4018 10Bits A/D DG-Board
HDMI IC5003 HDMI I/F Receiver DV-Board
MEM IC4008 EEPROM DG-Board
RTC IC9007 Ex. I/O D-Board
Table 7
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Serviceman Mode
How to enter the Serviceman Mode
While pressing the [VOLUME DOWN] button of the main unit, press the [RECALL]
button of the remote control three times in a row (within 2 seconds).
Adjustment method
Use the remote control to navigate through the adjustment menu.
[1] Button to select the Main items in forward direction
[2] Button to select the Main items in reverse direction Main Adjustment Items
[3] Button to select the Sub items in forward direction
[4] Button to select the Sub items in reverse direction
Use the [VOLUME UP] and [VOLUME DOWN] buttons of

the remote control to change the value of the Sub Items.
Cancellation
To exit the serviceman mode, switch off the power by
pressing the [POWER] button of the main unit.
Figure 49
Contents of adjustment mode
1. The value is shown as a hexadecimal number.
2. The preset value differs depending on models.
3. After entering the adjustment mode, write down the value of each Sub item
before making any adjustment.
Main Item Sub Item Sample Data

PCT-ADJ PICTURE 22D
PICTURE2 200
COLOR 30
TINT 0
S-BRT 800
RFAGC1 74
AGC-ADJ1 FIX
RFAGC2 74
AGC-ADJ2 FIX
OPTION BOOT SD
OPT00 1
ANT-POW OFF
POF-SET NORMAL
STB-SEC SEC
EMGCY OFF
CLK-ADJ 80
56
EEP
ALL
COPY
RM-SET COPY ALL
STB-CAS - -
Table 8
Internal Pattern Generator

To access the internal pattern generator, select [OPTION] from the main adjustment
item and press the [OK] button of the remote control for three seconds. Press the OK
button to navigate through the different patterns.
To Exit the internal pattern generator, press the [RETURN] button of the remote control
Cable Diagnostic Screen

To access the cable diagnostic screen: press, simultaneously, the [VOLUME UP]
button of the main unit and the [VOLUME UP] button of the remote control for 2
seconds.
FDC Status System
Frequency: 78.00 MHz Software version: 1.4.0 Oct 09 2003

Lock Status: Locked Elapsed time: 4 days, 3 hr 6 min
Rate: 1.544Mbps ROM: 8192 KB RAM: 32768 KB
POD Status: Present x: 0
Polarity: Non - Inverted
SNR: 18 dB POD MAC: N/A POD Net: N/A
Packet Count 3331 Authorization status: 0x01
CH Map: Available Parental Block: No
VCM: OK MMS: OK
Video / Channel Status
DCM: OK CDS: OK
Hidden:1 Undef: 1 Type: Digital
Mod: Frq: PCR Status: Locked
PCR pid: 0x0021
FAT Status Video pid: 0x0021
Mode: 256 QAM Audio pid: 0x0022
Frequency: 657.00 MHz CC708 Activated
Lock Status: Locked
SNR: 35 dB
Level 6 dBmV
Press EXIT to return, OK for more information
Figure 50
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Adjustments Panel Label information
Driver Set-up
Item / Preparation
Input an APL 100 % white signal.
Set the picture controls to:
Picture mode = Normal
White Balance = Cool
Aspect = 16:9
Figure 51
Adjustments
To perform the following adjustments, please refer to the panel information label located
on the heat sink of the panel. See Figure 51 for more information about the panel label.
TH-42PX500
Name Test point Voltage Volume
Vsus TPVSUS Vsus ± 2V* VR351
(SS-BOARD) (P-BOARD)
Ve TPVE Ve ± 1V* VR6145
(SS-BOARD) (SS-BOARD)
Vset TPVSET 240 V ± 7V Verify Only
(SC-BOARD)
Vad TPVAD -105 ± 1V VR6477
(SC-BOARD) (SC-BOARD)
Vda TPVDA 70V ± 1V Verify only
(SS Board)
VSCN TPVSCN Vad+130V ± 4V Verify only
(SC-BOARD)
* Refer to the panel label for the exact value
Table 9
TH-50PX500
Name Test point Voltage Volume
Vsus TPVSUS (SS-BOARD) Vsus ± 2V* VR351
(P-BOARD)
Ve TPVE (SS-BOARD) Ve ± 1V* VR6250
(SS-BOARD)
Vset TPVSET (SC-BOARD) 225 V ± 7V Verify Only
Vad TPVAD (SC-BOARD) -90 ± 1V VR6801
(SC-BOARD)
Vda TPVDA (SS Board) 75V ± 1V Verify only
VSCN TPVSCN (SC-BOARD) Vad+130V ± 4V Verify only
* Refer to the panel label for the exact value
Table 10
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Initialization Pulse Adjustment
Item / Preparation
Input a Crosshatch signal.
Set the picture mode to Normal, and White Balance to Normal
Adjustments
Adjust the indicated test point for the specified waveform. Use test point TPSS1 of the
SS board as the trigger source.
Test point Volume Level Remark

T1 TPSC1 (SC) --- 10 + 10 / -5µ Sec TH-42PX500U
--- 20 ± 15µ Sec TH-50PX500U
T2 TPSC1 (SC) VR6557
210 ± 10µ Sec TH-42PX500U
(SC)
VR6602
155 ± 10µ Sec TH-50PX500U
(SC)
Table 11
Drive Waveform
Figure 52
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P.C.B. (Printed Circuit Board) exchange procedure
1. Caution
Wait 1 minute for the electrolytic capacitors to discharge before removing any PCB
from the unit.
2. Quick adjustment after P.C.B. or Panel exchange
TH-42PX500U
P.C.B. Name Test Point Voltage Volume Remarks
TPVSUS
P Board Vsus Vsus ± 2V VR351 (P) *
(SS)
SC Board Vad TPVAD (SC) -105V ± 1V VR6477(SC)
VR6145
SS Board Ve TPVE (SS) Ve ± 1V *
(SS)
*Refer to the Panel label for the exact value.
Table 12
TH-50-PX500U
P.C.B. Name Test Point Voltage Volume Remarks
TPVSUS
P Board Vsus Vsus ± 2V VR351 (P) *
(SS)
SC Board Vad TPVAD (SC) -90V ± 1V VR6801(SC)
VR6250
SS Board Ve TPVE (SS) Ve ± 1V *
(SS)
*Refer to the Panel label for the exact value.
Table 13
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Adjustment Volume Locations
Figure 53
61
Test Point Locations
Figure 54
62
Troubleshooting
No Picture or Partial Picture
NOTE: Please utilize this diagnostic flowchart after confirming that all input signals have
the same problem.
Is there a No Is the No
picture in any panel
portion of the on?
screen?
Yes Is there No
Yes 70V (VDA) at pins 1
Yes
and 2 of the
connector
SS12?
Is the
SC Board LED Check the
illuminated or is the Yes P board.
waveform at TPSC1
ok? See Ref. *1 on
page 66.
Is the
SC Board LED Yes The D
illuminated or is the Board is
probably
waveform at TPSS1
defective.
ok? See Ref. *2 on
page 66.
No No
The SC Board is SS Board is probably
probably defective.
defective.
Monochromatic Monochromatic
or noisy Enter the
Is the Check
Is the Self-Check No
picture noisy or the
picture black or mode and
mono- D
monochromatic check if
chromatic? Board.
/ noisy? “Panel”
is OK?
Yes
Go to Go to Go to Check the
step 1. step 2. step 3. DG or
D Board.
63
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Is the
SCAN
CONTROL No
No PULSE Check
Is the waveform from the D Board to the
at TPSC1 ok? the SC Board OK? D
See Ref. *3 on (Go to board
page 66. <Check Point>
on page 66.)
Yes
Check the DG or
D board. Yes
Check the
SC board.
Is the Vda
Is there No voltage at No
a dark Check the
TP_VDA of the P board.
picture? SS board OK?
Yes
Yes
Is the
LVDS signal output
from the DG Board to No Check the
the D Board OK? DG board.
(Go to <Check Point>
on page 66.)
Yes
Check the
D board.
Go to Go to
step 1 Step 4
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Step 1 Step 4
Is the
waveform at No Is the 15V at No
TPSS1 ok? TP_15V on the Check the
See Ref. *4 on SS Board OK? P board.
page 66.
Yes Yes
Check the Is the

DG or D SUSTAIN CONTROL No
board. PULSE from the D Board to Check the
the SS Board OK? (Go to D board.
<Check Point>
on page 66.)
Yes
Check the
SS board.
Is the Yes, upper Is the No lower half

picture or lower half picture
problem in the No Check the
problem in the SD or SC
upper or lower upper half of
half of the board.
the screen?
screen?
No Yes
Check the
SU or SC
board.
Go to
Step 5
65
Scan and Sustain Drive Waveform
Figure 55
Scan and Sustain Drive Check points
Figure 56
66
Step 5
<HD model>--- 42 / 37 inch
Where is the picture problem?

No (right half)
Left half
Right half or left D Board
of the screen?
half of the screen (or C1 & C4 board)
Yes (left half)
D Board
(or C2 & C3 board)
Is there
no picture or a Vertical line
Upper right wide vertical line PDP Panel- See
of the screen at the upper right the section entitled
of the Vertical line
screen? problem.
No picture
D Board (or C1 board)
Is there
no picture or a Vertical line
Upper left wide vertical line PDP Panel
of the screen at the upper
left of the
screen?
No picture
Go to
Step 6
67
Step 6
Is there
no picture or a
wide vertical line Vertical line
Lower left PDP Panel
of the screen at the lower
left of the
screen?
No picture
Is there
no picture or a
Lower right wide vertical line Vertical line
PDP Panel
of the screen at the lower
right of the
screen?
No picture
<SD model>--- 42 / 37 inch
Where is the picture problem? No (right half) Is there Vertical

no picture or a
Left half line
Right half or left wide vertical line
of the at the right half of
half of the screen screen? the
screen? PDP
Yes (left half) Panel
No picture
Is there
no picture or a wide Vertical line
vertical line at the left PDP Panel
half of the screen?
Go to No picture
step 6.
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Step 6
<HD model>--- 50 inch
Where is the picture problem?

No (right or middle) No (middle)
One third of the left, middle D Board

Left? Right?
or right of the screen (or C2 & C5
board)
Yes Yes
D Board (or C3 & D Board
C4 board) (or C1 &
C6 board)
Is there
Vertical line
no picture or a wide
Upper right vertical line at the upper PDP Panel- See
of the screen right of the the section entitled
screen? Vertical line
problem.
No picture
Is there
Upper middle vertical line at the PDP Panel
of the screen upper middle of the
screen?
No picture
Is there Vertical
Upper left vertical line at the PDP Panel
of the screen upper left of the
screen?
Go to No picture
Step 6
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Step 6
Is there
Lower left vertical line at the PDP Panel
of the screen lower left of the
screen?
No picture
Is there
Lower middle vertical line at the PDP Panel
of the screen lower middle of the
screen?
No picture
Is there Vertical line

Lower right vertical line at the PDP Panel
of the screen lower right of the
screen?
No picture
Check the D Board (or C6 board)
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Vertical line problems
Figure 57
Thin vertical line or no picture in one block
A thin vertical line or picture in ¼ of the area driven by a C board indicates a defective
driver IC that is mounted on the ribbon cable that connects the C board to the panel. To
resolve this problem the panel has to be replaced.
A number of blocks do not light up
The likelihood of all four driver ICs of the panel being defective is very small. Such a
defect usually indicates that the C board may be defective or the D board may not be
providing the drive data for the C board. To resolve this problem, replace the C board
first. If the problem persists, replace the D board.
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Picture ok, Sound NG
Is there Is there
no sound Yes sound from No Check the
from all input the program H board.
sources? out jacks?
Yes
No
Check the Z board
and speakers.
Is there
sound from No Check the
No sound from H board.
analog TV reception the AV
terminal?
Yes
Check the TA board.
Is there
sound from No Check the
No sound from digital
the AV H board.
TV reception
terminal?
Yes
Check the DT board.
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No picture, no sound
Input Source check
Is the
No picture and no picture and No Check the
sound from analog TV sound of the H board.
reception AV terminal
ok?
Yes
Check the TA board.
No picture and sound Check the

from the AV terminal H board.
No picture and sound Check the

from digital TV DT board.
reception
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No picture, sound ok
No Check the
Is there picture H board.
from one of the
AV inputs?
Yes
Input Source check
Is there a Check the

No picture from analog picture from No
H and DG
TV reception the AV board.
terminal?
Yes
Check the TA board.
No picture from the Check the

AV terminal H board.
Is there a
No picture from picture from No Check the
digital TV reception the AV DT board.
terminal?
Yes
Check the
DG board.
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How to determine whether the D board or SC board is defective?
Figure 58
Note: All SCAN CONTROL PULSES are located at pins 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 17, 18,
19, and 20 of connector SC20-D20. A missing waveform at one of the pins with the
exception of pins 8, 9, and 13 will cause the power LED to blink.
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Additional Troubleshooting Hints
Symptom 1: Picture Noise - Many vertical lines are seen all over the screen.
Cause: The voltage of the address period of the Scan Drive Signal at pin 8 of
connector SC20/D20 has dropped. The problem is the D board.
Figure 59
Symptom 2: Picture Noise - Part of the previous picture is visible on the screen.
Cause: The VSET (Initialization) pulse of the Scan Drive signal at pin 9 of
connector SC20/D20 has dropped. The problem is the D board.
Figure 59a
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Symptom 3: Picture Noise - Part of the previous picture remains on the screen.
Cause: There is no Erase Pulse in the Scan Drive Signal at pin 13 of connector
SC20/D20. The problem is the D board.
Figure 60
The approach to find the defective board is to check the pins of the connector listed in
the table below.
Check point Defect Board
SC20 or D20 Connector
Pin 8 Pin 9 Pin 13
OK OK OK SC Board
NG NG OK D Board
OK NG OK D Board
OK OK NG D Board
NG NG NG D Board
Table 14
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How to determine whether the D board or SS board is defective?
Figure 61
Note: All SUSTAIN CONTROL PULSES are located at pins 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 of one
of the C (see the table above) and SS44 connectors. A missing waveform at one of the
pins with the exception of pin 4 will cause the power LED to blink.
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Symptom: Dark picture - Dark screen with a dim picture.
Cause: There is no Sustain Control Pulse at pin 4 of the C or SS connector listed

below. The voltage Ve of the initializing and address period of Sustain
Drive Signal is missing. The problem is the D board.
Figure 62
The approach to find the defective board is to check pin 4 of the connectors listed in the
table below.
Check Point
Model Connector NO. Pin NO.
37"HD C32
42"SD C23 Defective Board

4
42"HD C32
50"HD SS44
OK SS Board
NG D Board
Table 15
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Glossary and Acronyms
ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee)
Standardization body that developed the Digital Television Terrestrial formats.
CDS (Current Directory Structure)
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)

Unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association (JEITA).
DCM (Digital Carrier Module)

A PCMCIA type card that is provided by the Cable operator
FAT (Forward Application Transport)

FAT 12 or FAT 16: File systems used in formatting the memory cards.
FDC STATUS (Forward Data Channel Status)
POD (Point Of Deployment)
PCR (Program Clock Reference)
PID (Packet Identification Data)
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)

Interface that supports every uncompressed digital format as well as all existing multi-
channel audio format on a single cable
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

A system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures.
MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America)

Guild governing rating assignments to movies
NTSC (National Television Systems Committee)

Standardization body that developed the Analog Television Terrestrial formats.
Password
A four-digit code a user must provide in order to perform a function.
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Specifications (Models Comparison) .......................................................................... 2

Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................ 3

TH-42PD50U Board Description and Part Numbers ................................................... 4

TH-42PX500U Board Description and Part Numbers ................................................. 5

TH-50PX500 Board Description and Part Numbers.................................................... 6

Power Supply Outline for 42”and 50” Models ............................................................ 7

Power Supply Connections........................................................................................ 15

TH-42PX500U Block Diagram..................................................................................... 18

TH-42PX50U Block Diagram....................................................................................... 21

TH-42PD50U Block Diagram....................................................................................... 23

Video Input Selection Block Diagram........................................................................ 25

Audio Input Selection Block Diagram ....................................................................... 26

ATSC, SD and PC Card Input Signal Flow ................................................................ 27

DG Board Block Diagram ........................................................................................... 28

Signal Process Circuit ................................................................................................ 30

D Board Block Diagram .............................................................................................. 32

C1 Board Block Diagram ............................................................................................ 33

Power LED Flashing timing chart .............................................................................. 40

SOS Detection Circuits ............................................................................................... 41

PA Board SOS Detection Circuits.............................................................................. 43

Other SOS Detection Circuits .................................................................................... 46

Voltage Distribution of the PA board and SOS Detection ....................................... 48

Z Board (Sound) SOS Detection ............................................................................... 50

TH-42/50PX500U Self-check Function (Reset) .......................................................... 51

Power LED Flashing timing chart .............................................................................. 53

TH-42/50PD50U Self-check Function......................................................................... 54

Cable Diagnostic Screen ............................................................................................ 57

P.C.B. (Printed Circuit Board) exchange procedure ................................................ 60

Adjustment Volume Locations................................................................................... 61

Test Point Locations ................................................................................................... 62

Glossary and Acronyms ............................................................................................. 80

Features TH-42PD50U TH-42PX500 TH-50PX500

Resolution 852x480p 1024 x 768p 1366 x 768p

Board Board Description Board Part Number

Board Name Board Description Board Part Number

Board Name Board Description Board Part Number

DG Board Block Diagram

Main Picture Signal Flow

Sub Picture Signal Flow

Each data drive board contains four

SU And SD Board Shift Registers

Number Blinking Timing Suspected Board

6 SC board (SC Energy

10 PA Board (No power

SOS Detect (D Board)

SOS Detect (DG Board)

Over-Voltage Detection of Main Voltage (10 Blinks)

SOS Detect (P, SC, and SS Board)

How to access the Self-check Screen (Reset)

How to exit the Self-check Screen

Display Ref. Number. Description Board

Number of Blinking Timing Suspected Board

6 SC board (SC Energy

7 SS Board (SS Data

10 PA Board (No power

11 PB board, Fan (Fan

How to access the Self-check Screen (Reset)

How to exit the Self-check Screen