2011 Panasonic FHD Plasma TV Technical Guide

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2011 - FHD Plasma TV

Technical Guide & Troubleshooting Flowchart
2011- Plasma FHD TV (14th Generation)
Applies to models:
TC-PXXST30
Panasonic National Training

Panasonic Service and Technology Company
Prepared by
N. Kuge, J. Mizukami, Chris Meyns, Alfred Draggon, and
Cesar Perdomo
Panasonic Service and Technology 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.
Contents
1.Features
Main Differences
Series Line-up
Differences By Series
Specifications
Previous Model Comparison
2. Technical Changes
Boards Comparison
Boards and Connectors Location
Boards Description
Technical Changes
per Series
3.Start-up Operation
4.Signal Processing
6.Picture Trouble
Relation of Boards and Display Area
Troubleshooting Picture Problems
Vertical Line Problem Explanation
Horizontal Line Problem Explanation
Troubleshooting no picture problems
7.Service Notes
Service Mode
Service Tool Function
Self Check
Reset Procedure
Mirror Function
VSUS Adjustment With Remote Control
Copy Customer Setting Data to SD Memory Card
[New] SOS Fault Condition via LED and Remote Control
8. Glossary
5.SOS Detect
New Technical Features
Power LED Error Code Definition
Protection circuit block diagram
Boards Layout And Connectors Location
SOS Detect Circuit
Quick Troubleshooting Procedure
SOS Blinking Codes Troubleshooting Flowcharts
Troubleshooting No Power/Dead Unit
TVs Behavior After Connectors Removal
SU/SD Board Isolation Procedure
Slide 3
1.Features
Slide 4
Panasonic Plasma TV Line-up

SERIES
MODELS
42
46
50
VT SERIES
55
60"
TC-P55VT30
65"
TC-P65VT30
FHD Premium
3D
GT SERIES
TC-P50GT30
TC-P55GT30
TC-P60GT30
TC-P65GT30
TC-P55ST30
TC-P60ST30
TC-P65ST30
FHD Deluxe
3D
ST SERIES
TC-P42ST30
TC-P46ST30
TC-P50ST30
TC-P42S30
TC-P46S30
TC-P50S30
TC-P42X3
TC-P46X3
TC-P50X3
FHD Core
3D
S SERIES
TC-P60S30
FHD Leader
X SERIES
HD Leader
Slide 5
New Features
SmartPhone
Remote Controller
VT
A selection of Apple (iPhone and iPad) 4.1 and above and Android, 2.2
and above are available.
Remote Controller application software is provided on the INTERNET.
SmartPhone links via Wi-Fi.
Game Controller
GT
A selection of wired and wireless game controller from Logitech and

Guillemot are available.
Used to handle contents of VIERA Connect.
USB Connection
ST
Create 3D picture from the parallax differences of 2 images.
Media Player Multi

Shot 3D
SERIES
VIERA Connect
Banner
VIERA Connect banner is showed after power on.

You can enter VIERA Connect by pushing "OK" button on remote
controller while banner is showed.
Optional Android, iPhone and iPad.
Slide 6
New Feature (SmartPhone Remote Controller)

SmartPhone remote controller
Local Network
2011 VIERA
You can set to enable or
disable "Network remote
controller" in the menu.
Default is "ON".
e.g. Apple store
Original
application
software
* Both wireless and wired

networking are available
between TV and Hub
/Router.
Wi-Fi
Download
Wireless LAN
Target SmartPhone
SmartPhone
iOS 4.1 later Apple products

e.g. iPhone4/3GS/3GiPod Touch(2nd. generation later)iPad
Android 2.2 later products
e.g. VIERA TabGalaxy SGalaxy tabREGZA PhoneSH003
(e.g. iPhone
Slide 7
New Feature (Game Controller)

Game controller
The Game controller is connected to the TV via USB.
It controls game contents in VIERA Connect.
It controls basic operation of TV.
Object Game Controller : Refer to CS website http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv
Logitech
F310
Wired/ low-end
F510
Wired/ middle-range
F1 Wireless Gamepad
Ferrari F60 Limited edition
F710
Wireless/high-end
T-Wireless
3 in 1 Rumble Force
Guillemot
Slide 8
New Feature (Media Player Multi Shot 3D)

Media Player Multi Shot 3D
3D picture can be created from two pictures with parallax differences on Media Player.
Media Player picture list (below is Japanese model screen. This is showed by language of your TV)
Select two picture with parallax differences.

3D picture is generated from them.
Slide 9
New Feature (Viera Connect Banner)

VIERA Connect banner
VIERA Connect banner is showed after the power is turned on.
Any key (except "OK" or
"INTERNET" keys)
or timeout (5-10 sec.)
Power
ON
VIERA Connect banner is showed

every time the power is turned on.
There is no option to disable this
banner.
"OK" or "Internet" key

while banner is showed
EXIT
VIERA Connect
Slide 10
Main Differences
3D function
VT,GT and ST Series have 3D function.

New rechargeable 3D glasses with new Theater Mode feature.
The battery can be charged with USB cable connected to TV or PC.
The 3D glasses can also be used for viewing 3D movies in movie theaters.
Only one 3D Emitter is installed on the TV.
2D -> 3D Conversion function is added.
IPTV
VT, GT and ST Series

Name of "VIERA CAST" is changed to "VIERA Connect".
"VIERA CAST" button on the remote control is changed to "INTERNET" button.
S and X Series
Name of "VIERA CAST" is changed to "EASY IPTV".
To enter "EASY IPTV, press the "VIERA tools" button on the remote control.
Speaker
Speakers are installed frontwards on VT, GT and ST.
Input / Output
Terminal
VT and GT series use thin signal connection terminals.
Slide 11
Differences By Series
Series
Size
3D/
Panel
2D
65
VT30
3D
FHD
3D
FHD
55
GT30
65
60
55
50
ST30
S30
65
60
55
50
46
42
60
50
46
42
3D
2D
46
42
2D
3D
VIERA Connect
Very thin (Input terminal insert from
below)
Front Glass, Direct Filter
3D
VIERA Connect
Very thin (Input terminal insert from
below)
Glassless, Direct filter / Metal cabinet
Included
3D Glasses x 1(Rechargeable)
Wi-Fi Adapter x 1
Cable Adapter x 1
Wi-Fi Adapter x 1
Cable Adapter x 1
FHD
3D
VIERA Connect
Glassless, Direct filter / Metal cabinet
FHD
FHD
EASY IPTV
Front Glass
--
HD
HD
EASY IPTV
Front Glass
--
50
X3
Feature
Wi-Fi Adapter x 1
Slide 12
Specifications
VT SERIES
GT SERIES
ST SERIES
S SERIES
X SERIES
Resolution
FHD
(1920X1080)
FHD
(1920X1080)
FHD
(1920X1080)
FHD
(1920X1080)
HD
(1024X768)
Size
55/65
50/55/60/65
42/46/50/55/60
/65
42/46/50/60
42/46/50
3D Function
3D Glasses
Included
Option
Option
3D Emitter
2D -> 3D Convert
3D Effect
Adjustment
AC Cable
Direct
Connect
Direct
Connect
Separate
Separate
Separate
Panel Scanning
Single Scan
Single Scan
Single Scan
Single Scan
Single Scan
Front Glass &

Filter
Front Glass +
Direct Filter
Glassless +
Direct Filter
Glassless +
Direct Filter
Front Glass
Front Glass
AR
Speaker
Frontward
Frontward
Frontward
Downward
Downward
3D
Chassis
Slide 13
Specifications
VT SERIES
GT SERIES
ST SERIES
S SERIES
X SERIES
Panel CPU
LP1 x 2
LP1 x 1
LP1 x 1
PD5L
PD5L
Main Processor
Peaks LDA3
Peaks LDA3
Peaks LDA3
Peaks sLD2
Peaks sLD2
Terminal
Thin Input
Terminal
Cable Adapter
Included
Included
USB
HDMI
PC Input
RS-232C
THX
ISFccc
Cinema Reality
up to 96Hz
IPTV
VIERA
Connect
VIERA
Connect
VIERA
Connect
EASY IPTV
EASY IPTV
Skype
DLNA
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Adapter
Included
Included
Included
Option
Option
Picture
Network
Slide 14
2.Technical Changes
Slide 15
TC-P46ST30
Slide 16
Boards Description
TC-P46ST30
Board
Description
Board
Description
Speaker out, Sound Processor, AV Terminal,

AV Switch, DC-DC Converter, Digital Signal
Processor, Microcomputer, HDMI Interface, SD
card slot, Format-Converter, Plasma AI, SubField Processor, Key Switch
Power Supply
C1
Data Drive ( Lever Right )
SC
Scan Drive
C2
Data Drive ( Lower Center )
SU
Scan Out ( Upper )
SD
Scan Out ( Lower )
3D Eyewear Transmitter
SS
Sustain Drive
Remote Receiver, Power LED,

C.A.T.S. Sensor
Slide 17
Technical Changes
ST30
Board changes
1 V board has been added.

Terminal changes
2 USB connectors added

CPU changes
New Main Processor (Peaks-LDA3) (Integrated Standby-MCU, HDMI x3 inputs, USB x3 inputs, 3D
Processing integrated 2010-FPGA function)
Audio Amp protection circuit has been improved.
SOS changes
Shutdown but No Blink code - Power LED stays on (Check for Shorted Vsus* / Vda** / P15V).
2 3 5 blinks are not used.
Changes 2010 models > SC20 disconnected = 6 blinks .

2011 models > SC20 disconnected = 8 blinks.
13 blinks -> Internal communication error on A board.
14 blinks -> Loss of F15V from P bd. P6/pin 10 or A Bd detection.
Decrease of SOS detect time when SC20 is disconnected (no false det)
Slide 18
Boards Description
TC-P50X3
Board
Description
Board
Description
Speaker out, Sound Processor, AV Terminal,

AV Switch, DC-DC Converter, Digital Signal
Processor, Microcomputer, HDMI Interface, SD
card slot, Format-Converter, Plasma AI, SubField Processor, Key Switch
Power Supply
C1
Data Drive ( Lower Right )
SC
Scan Drive
C2
Data Drive ( Lower Left )
SU
Scan Out ( Upper )
Remote Receiver, Power LED,

C.A.T.S. Sensor
SD
Scan Out ( Lower )
SN
Slide 19
Boards and Connectors Location

TC-P50X3
Slide 20
Technical Changes
X3
Board changes
42& 46 -> SC and SM boards have been potted to SN.
50 -> SC / SU / SD boards have been potted to SN.

Network addition
Easy IPTV added (Limited services of VIERA Connect).

Terminal changes
2 USB connectors added.

CPU changes
New Front End Processor (Peaks-sLD2) (Integrated MCU, 3x HDMI inputs, 2x USB inputs)
(note: X series has got 2x HDMI inputs, S series has got 3x HDMI inputs).
Audio Amp protection circuit has been improved.

SOS changes
Shutdown but No Blink code Power LED stays on (Check for Shorted Vsus* / Vda** / P15).
2 3 5 blinks are not used.
Changes 2010 models > SC20 disconnected = 6 blinks .

2011 models > SC20 disconnected = 8 blinks.
13 blinks -> Internal communication error on A board.
14 blinks -> Loss of F15V from P bd. P6/pin 10 or A Bd detection.
Decrease of SOS detect time when SC20 is disconnected (no false det)
Slide 21
3.Start-up Operation
Slide 22
Voltage Distribution
TC-P46ST30
P
P2
1
VSUS
SU
SC
P2
SS
SS11
1
VSUS
SS33
SD
SC20
7,6
C1
P15V
A
P6
6
STB5V
A6
29,30
A20
P3.3V
1
1
2
P5V
10
F15V
11
10
11
13 P15V
15
13
15
P5V
35
3
1
C2
1
2
C11
C10 C20
55
54
STB3.3V
A31
A1
19
18
STB3.3V
SUB_AI_3.3V
C15
C25 1,2
1 S10
C23
C21 1
1
C23
A14
A32
P35 1
Vda
2
5
55
LEDDRV_5V
2 V14
5
P5V
P11 1
VSUS
Slide 23
2-2. Standby Operation (1 of 3)

TC-P46ST30
P
P9
A
STB
P6
Circuit STB5V
6
IC5000
ANALOG
ASIC
IC8000
A6
6
STB
3.3V
STB5V
SW ON
VCC
STB
1.2V
PEAKS LDA3
Signal
Processing
STBRST
A1
K1
REMOTE
REC.
LED
10
(XRSTSTM)
S10
P34
2
POWER
SWITCH
Slide 24

TC-P46ST30
A
STB
P6
Circuit STB5V
P9
STB5V SW ON
IC5000
ANALOG
ASIC
IC8000
A6
PEAKS LDA3
6
STB
3.3V
Signal
Processing
STB
1.2V
7
Relay
RL101
RL102
A1
K1
REMOTE
REC.
LED
10
7
TV_SUB_ON/
TUNER SUB ON/
F-STB ON
IC701
MCU
T301
S10
F15V
15V
Q351
10
10
11
11
F15V
2
POWER
SWITCH
Slide 25

TC-P46ST30
P6
STB STB5V 6
Circuit
A6
A1
IC5000
IC8000
ANALOG ASIC
PEAKS LDA3
STB3.3V
3.3V
STB1.2V
1.2V
STB5V
A
3
1
K board
Remote
Receiver
Power LED
STBRST(XRSTSTM)
Relay
RL101
RL102
IC5901
IR for 3D LEDDRV_5V
IC5900
5V
F15V
15V
Q351
10
10
11
11
F15V
9V
IC8701
5V
1.8/3.3V
2-5
IC3001
SUB9V ANALOG
VIDEO SW
VDDSD18V33V JK8650
SD
V board
3D IR
DCDCEN
F15V
T301
A14
SUB5V IC5251 3.3V

SUB5V IC8700
3.3V
SUB_AI_3.3V
HDMI3.3V
F15V
IC5350
F15V
IC8100 1.2V SUB1.2V

1.5 SUB1.5V
5V
USB5V
IC8531,2
USB
SW USB
Slide 26
Standby Operation
When the TV is plugged in:
AC is applied to the standby circuit in the power supply to produce STB5V.
The STB5V is provided to the A board via connectors P6 (pin6).
The STB5V from pin6 of connector P6 is applied to the Analog ASIC (IC5000) to power the
Main CPU/PEAKS LDA3 (IC8000) on the A board. The Analog ASIC (IC5000) converts the
STB5V to STB3.3V and STB1.2V. These 2 voltages energize and prepare the microprocessor
(CPU) for program execution.
The STB3.3V from the Analog ASIC (IC5000), besides being applied to the CPU, is also applied to the remote
control receiver and the power LED on the K board through connector A1/K1 (pin 3).
When the CPU receives 3.3V and 1.2V, it outputs a command that is provided to the P board.
This command triggers the AC relays on the P board and only lasts approximately 15 seconds.
The command applied to the P board is called different names, F-STB-ON,TV-SUB-ON, or
TUNER-SUB-ON. The function of this command is to turn on the circuit that generates the
F15V in the P board.
The F15V from the P board is applied to the A board through connector A6 (pins 10 and 11).
This voltage is applied to several voltage regulators to generates the SUB voltages used by
the A board.
If the STB5V is missing, the TV is dead (No power)
Slide 27
Power On Operation
Standby - F15V -> SUB Voltage
P6
STB STB5V 6
Circuit
A6
Relay
A1
10
11
11
K board
Remote
Receiver
Power LED
IC5901
IR for 3D LEDDRV_5V
F15V
9V
IC8701
5V
1.8/3.3V
A14
2-5
IC3001
SUB9V ANALOG
VIDEO SW
VDDSD18V33V JK8650
SD
V board
3D IR
DCDCEN
F15V
Q351
10
TV_SUB_ON
IC5900
5V
F15V
15V
STBRST(XRSTSTM)
TV_SUB_ON/
TUNER SUB ON
F-STB ON
RL101
RL102
T301
IC5000
IC8000
ANALOG ASIC
PEAKS LDA3
STB3.3V
3.3V
STB1.2V
1.2V
STB5V
IC701
MCU
TC-P46ST30
SUB5V IC5251 3.3V

SUB5V IC8700
3.3V
SUB_AI_3.3V
HDMI3.3V
F15V
IC5350
F15V
IC8100 1.2V SUB1.2V

1.5 SUB1.5V
5V
USB5V
IC8531,2
USB
SW USB
Slide 28
Power On Operation
Standby - F15V -> SUB Voltage
AC is applied to the standby circuit in the power supply to produce STB5V when the TV is plugged in. The STB5V
is provided to the A board via connectors P6 (Pin 1).
1.
The STB5V from pin 6 of connector P6 is applied to the voltage regulator (IC5000). IC5000 outputs 3.3V and
1.2V to power the Main CPU/PEAKS LDA3 (IC8000) on the A board. This energizes and prepare the
microprocessor (PEAKS IC8000) for program execution.
2.
The 3.3V from the ANALOG ASIC (IC5000), besides being applied to the Main CPU/PEAKS LDA3 (IC8000),
is also applied to the remote control receiver and the power LED on the K board through connector A1/K1 (pin
3).
3.
The reset pulse "STBRST" from the IC5000 is applied to IC8000 for program execution.
4.
The power command from the power switch or the remote control receiver (Not shown on the schematic) is
provided to IC8000 PEAKS LDA3.
5.
IC8000 on the A board outputs the TV_SUB_ON command. The TV_SUB_ON command is provided to
pin 5 of connector P6 of the power supply to develop the F15V. At this time, the relays on the power supply
are triggered and a click sound can be heard.
6.
The F15V from the P board is applied to IC5000, IC5900, and IC8701 (Voltage regulators) on the A board.
IC5000 outputs the "DCDCEN(ENABLE)" command to the voltage regulators to output several voltages
respectively.
Slide 29
Power On Operation
TC-P46ST30
F15V -> P5V, P3.3V, P1.1V
P6
A6
A
IC5000
ANALOG ASIC
IC8000
PEAKS LDA3
STB
Circuit
IC701
MCU
Relay
RL101
RL102
F15V 10
Q351
11
10
11
A20
IC8701
5V
IC9860
3.3V
1.1V
P1.1V
P5V
SC board
A32
P3.3V
IC9304
EEEROM
P3.3V
IC9820 2.5V
7.
P3.3V
ANALOG
VIDEO SW
P3.3V
15V
DCDCEN
T301
IC3001
IC9300
LP1
Discharge Control
Sub-Field Conv.
55
A31
C -> SS
board
1
2
C board
The F15V from the P board is applied to the voltage regulator ICs (IC8701 and IC9860) on the A board. The 3.3V, and 1.1V,
output from IC9860 are used by IC9300 on the A board and. The P5V are output to the SC and SS boards
Slide 30
Power On Operation
P15V, VSUS, Vda
P
P6
1
TC-P46ST30
A6
1
PANEL_MAIN_ON
IC5000
IC8000
ANALOG ASIC
PEAKS LDA3
P_XRST
STB
Circuit
IC701
MCU
PDP_DRVRST
Relay
RL101
RL102
XRST_SYS
DISPEN
A20
T301
15V
P15V
29
13
13
15
15 S15V,S15VR
Q371
P15V
IC201
Resonance
Control
IC9300
LP1
Discharge Control
Sub-Field Conv.
30
PD_SCNRST
SC board
Panel Drive/Picture Data
P2
1
T201
VSUS
Vda
IC4900
AUDIO
AMP
VSUS
P11
P35
P15V
4
1
2
VSUS
Vda
SS board
C board
Slide 31
Power On Operation
P15V, VSUS, Vda
8.
When the output of the Sub-voltages is confirmed by the IC5000 ANALOG ASIC, It outputs the P_XRST
command to IC8000 PEAKS LDA3..
9.
When the P_XRST command are applied to IC8000 PEAKS LDA3, the "PANEL MAIN ON" command is
output to the power supply.
10. P15V is output from the power supply when it receives the "PANEL MAIN ON" command. VSUS and Vda are
also output at this point.
11. IC8000 PEAKS LDA3 outputs the "XRST_SYS" command to IC9300 LP1.
12. IC8000 PEAKS LDA3 also outputs the "PDP_DRVRST" command to reset the drive section of IC9300 LP1
and begin panel drive operation.
13. IC8000 PEAKS LDA3 also outputs the "PD_SCNRST" command to reset the IC on the SC board.
14. At the last, IC8000 PEAKS LDA3 outputs the "DISPEN" command (Display Enable) to IC9300 LP1 to begin
panel drive and picture drive operation.
Slide 32
Troubleshooting No Power/Dead Symptom (Power LED is Off)

Start Here
Make sure connectors P34 and P6 are properly seated.
Plug in the TV. Do not turn the power on
Unplug the TV and place your

volt-meter on pin 6 of
connector P6. Plug in the TV
But do not turn the power on
Yes
Is there 5V present
when the TV is plugged into
the AC line?
NO
NO
Replace
the A board
Yes
Unplug the TV. Place your volt-meter

on pin 1 of connector P6. Plug in the
TV and press the power switch
NO
Replace
The P board.
(Check the AC Cord)
Is there 3.2V
present when
the power
button is
pressed?
Yes
Unplug the TV and disconnect

A1 on the A board. Plug in the
TV and ground pin 8 of
connector A1 momentarily
Unplug the TV and

disconnect A1 on the A
board. Plug in the TV but
do not turn the power on
NO
Do the AC relays
click after the TV is plugged
into the AC line?
Yes
Is the TV turning On
NO
Yes
Do the relays click now?
Replace
The K board (Check
Wires between A1
and K1)
Replace
the A board
Replace
The P board
Slide 33
4.Signal Processing
Slide 34
Video Signal Process Circuit

2010 model GT25
IC8300
IC8000
(Front End Processor)

Digital TV (IFD)
CH0 DATA
HDMI
(PEKAS LDA2)
TS IN
SD CARD I/F
(AV SW)
Analog TV
(CVBS)
Input
Terminal
Composite
(CVBS)
Analog Data
Y/Pb/Pr
RGB
CVBS
AV I/O
Component
(Y/Pb/Pr)
No Front End
Processor
Digital TV (IFD)
Input
Terminal
Component
(Y/Pb/Pr)
IC5800
IC9300
(MIHO2 3D)
(PD4H)
Sub-Field
Processing
Discharge
Control
Test Pattern
3D
Processing
HDMI
(PEKAS LDA3)
SD
CARD
Analog Data
Y/Pb/Pr
RGB
CVBS
LVDS
DATA
C board
SC/SS
board
EHER
NET
HDMI I/F
SD CARD I/F
(AV SW)
Composite
(CVBS)
IC8000
TS IN
IC3001
Analog TV
(CVBS)
Y/C Separation ETHER I/F

Resize
IC7001
I/P Conversion
(FPGA 2D-3D)
OSD
LVDS
Signal Processing
LVDS DATA
2D -> 3D
OUT
Conversion
New CPU
PEAKS LDA3
2011 model ST30
Tuner
EHER
NET
HDMI I/F
IC3001
Tuner
SD
CARD
Y/C Separation
ETHER I/F
Resize
I/P Conversion
Signal Processing
LVDS
OSD
AV I/O 2D -> 3D Conversion LVDS DATA
OUT
FPGA function is
integrated.
IC9300
New IC
MIHO function is
integrated.
(LP1)
3D Processing
Sub-Field Processing
Discharge Control
Test Pattern
LVDS
DATA
C board
SC/SS
board
Slide 35
Video Signal Process Circuit

The main function of the A board is to select and process one of the incoming video signals. All analog video data are inputted
to IC3001 AV SW. One of analog video data is choosen by IC3001 and inputted to IC8000 Main CPU. Video input, Component
Video Input, HDMI input and the composite video output of the tuner are all connected to IC8000 for selection. The video input
signal can be two formats: Video, or Y, Pb, Pr.
A comb filter inside IC8000 converts the composite video signal of the main picture to Y and C (luminance and chrominance)
signals. The signal is then converted to RGB.
At the completion of this process, the format of the composite signal is now the same as a digital 1080i component signal. If the
incoming video is in the 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p format, the Y, Pb, and Pr signals undergo A/D (analog to digital)
conversion only. Finally all picture signals are converted to 1080p.
Digital television reception of the tuner is output in the form of an IF (Intermediate Frequency) signal .
The transport stream from the tuner enters the VSB I/F (Interface) section of IC8000 where the video signal is extracted and
converted to YUV data. The output is provided to the Video Input I/F for selection. The JPEG data of the SD card enters the
JPEG I/F section of IC8000 for conversion into YUV data and output to the Video Input I/F circuit. The video input interface
outputs the selected picture data to the video process circuit.
This Video Process section of the IC performs all picture control operations such as brightness, contrast, color, tint, etc. On
Screen Display data such as channel numbers, Digital TV closed caption, and picture adjustments are mixed with the video
data. LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling) is output to IC9300 (Plasma AI, Sub-field Processor and Discharge Control).
The Plasma AI (Adaptive brightness Intensifier) circuit analyzes the video program level for the distribution of dark and bright
components. This circuit is also used to speed up the scanning process and control the number of sustain periods. This
increases the brightness and improves the contrast ratio.
The data drive signals are output to the C board. The C board drives the panel.
IC9300 also 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.
New feature of 2011 model ST30 are:
Front End Processor is integrated in Main CPU (IC8000 PEAKS LDA3).
FPGA function (2D -> 3D Conversion) is integrated in Main CPU (IC8000 PEAKS LDA3).
MIHO function (3D Processing) is integrated in PDP processor IC (IC9300 LP1).
Slide 36
Audio Signal Process Circuit

Audio Signal Process doesn't change from 2010 model, except part number.
2011 model ST30

IC8000
HDMI
(PEKAS LDA3)
Digital TV (SIF)
Tuner
HDMI I/F
SD CARD I/F
IC3001
MONITOR
OUT
ETHER I/F
Signal Processing
SPDIF OUT
L/R
EHER
NET
(HDMI 1)
SIF IN
(AV SW)
Terminal
SD
CARD
AUDIO
INPUT
Q4500
ARC
SW
IC4900
OPTICAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
(AUDIO AMP)
SPEAKER L
SPEAKER R
Slide 37
5.SOS Detect (Shut down)
Slide 38
When an abnormality occurs in the unit, the SOS Detect circuit is triggered and the TV shuts down.
The power LED on the front panel will flash a pattern indicating the circuit that has failed.
Note: A NO BLINK error code can also occur with the 2011 models. When this happens, the TV
shuts down and the power LED stays on.
Cautions:
If the power LED continues to blink even after the TV is unplugged, press and hold the power switch
on the TV for a few seconds until the LED turns off.
Some steps require removal of connectors and sometimes PC boards removal. Do not allow the TV to
run for more than 30 seconds while connectors or boards are disconnected.
NOTE: When taking voltage reading, place your meters probe on the test point or pin indicated before
connecting the TV to the AC line. The voltage you intent to measure may only appear for a brief
moment.
Warning: The Vsus line has large capacitors that hold the charge for some time even after the TV has been turned off and
unplugged. When disconnecting P2/SC2 or P11/SS1, bleed the remaining charge of the Vsus before reconnecting the cable.
Use a 500 ohms/ 5W (At least) resistor to discharge the Vsus line before reconnecting P2/SC2 or P11/SS11.
Slide 39
New Technical Features
New
2 new technical features have been added to the 2011 models to assist the service technicians speed up the
repair process.
The ability of the power LED to match the number of blinks of the first and last SOS blinking codes
detected by the TV as listed on the SELF Check menu.
The delaying of the power LED blinking reaction by 10 seconds when the SC/SN board is isolated.
The power LED can be forced to duplicate the number of blinks of the first and last SOS conditions detected by the TV.
This can be done while the power LED is blinking after a shutdown condition has occurred.
Procedure:
To duplicate the number of blinks of the last SOS detected.
While the power LED is blinking, press the VOL+ on the remote control once to make the power LED blink the same
number of times as the last blinking code detected by the TV.
To duplicated the number of blinks of the first SOS detected.
Press the VOL- once to make the power LED match the number of blinks of the first SOS blinking code detected.
Last
PTCT:
SOS History as
shown on the
Self Check
menu
3rd
occurrence
before last
1st.
occurrence
after shipment
0a . 0a . 0a . 0a . 06
Before
last
2nd.
occurrence
after shipment
Press VOL+ to see the

last SOS detected
Press VOL- to see the first
SOS detected
This can help in determining if the symptom shown by the

TV when it first failed (Most likely during operation), has
changed to another blinking code when checked by the
service technician.
Slide 40
Power LED Error Code Definition (1 of 2)

POWER LED
ERROR
CODE
CIRCUIT MONITORED
NO BLINLK
SOLID RED
LSI Error
1 BLINLK
Panel Information SOS

PD5 Start-up SOS
4 BLINKS
Power Supply output

voltages
6 BLINKS
SC Energy Recovery Circuit
7 BLINKS
Scan Drive Circuit and

Connection between the SC
board and the SM(SU/SD)
board.
8 BLINKS
Sustain Drive Circuit and

Connection between the SS
board and the Panel.
CONDITIONS TRIGGERING
THE SHUTDOWN
Shorted Vsus
Shorted Vda
Shorted P15V
Communication problem between the System CPU
(IC8001) and the Panel CPU (IC9003)
Regulation issues with any of the voltages output from the
power supply.
Wrong diagnostic by the A board
An increase or reduction of the Energy Recovery Circuit
output (MID).
Open connection of the P15V line between the P and A
board.
Open connection between any of the ribbon cables on the
C boards and the A board.
Open connection between the ribbon cable/cables
interconnecting the C boards.
Wrong diagnostic by the A board.
Missing Vsus.
Abnormality of the scan circuit output, the 15V_F, the
scn_pro, and Vscn circuit.
Loose or open Connection between the SC board and the
SM(SU/SD) board (SC41, SC42, SC46).
Open or loose connection between connectors SC2/P2
Defective Panel
Abnormality of the Sustain drive circuit.
Open or loose connection between the SS board and FPCs
from the panel (SS61, SS64, SS21, SS24, and SS58).
Open or loose connection between connectors C10/C20
Open or loose connection between A20 and SC20.
LIST OF BOARDS POSSIBLY CASUSING THE FAILURE

MOST
COMMON
2ND
OCCASIONALLY
RARELY
SC - SS
Panel
SC
SC
SU-SD
Panel
SS
Panel
C2
Note: When connector SC20/A20 is disconnected on the 2011 models, the TV shuts down with 8 blinks. When
this is done on the 2009 and 2010 models, the TV shuts down with 6 blinks.
Slide 41
Power LED Error Code Definition (2 of 2)

POWER LED
ERROR
CODE
CIRCUIT MONITORED
9 BLINKS
DCC Discharge Control

Circuit
10 BLINKS
SUB5V SUB3.3 F15V

Tuner Power Down
12 BLINKS
AUDIO AMP
13 BLINKS
Communication error
between Stby section and
Main processor within the
Peaks SLD/LDA IC
14 BLINKS
This code is triggered if there

are abnormalities during data
exchange with the standby
CPU ROM.
CONDITIONS TRIGGERING
THE SHUTDOWN
Failure of PD4 IC9300 (Discharge control)
Abnormalities of the F+15V and derivate Sub-voltages.
Reasons:
The P board is not generating the F+15V
SUB Voltages are affected by the K board or by
metal object present in the SD card slot..
Abnormalities of the Audio AMP
Pinched speaker wire.
Abnormal operation of the Peaks SLD/LDA IC
No F15V connected to the A board at plug-in (Open
connection of both pins 10 & 11 between P6 and A6)
Shorted F15V developed after the TV is up and
running.
Holding the power switch for over 5 seconds after the
unit has gone into shut down and its in lock mode with
the power LED solid red (Note: the LED stays on if the
power button is momentarily pressed).
LIST OF BOARDS POSSIBLY CASUSING THE FAILURE

MOST
COMMON
2ND
OCASSIONALLY
RAREALLY
A- P
Slide 42
Protection circuit block diagram

TC-P46ST30
The A board is always a suspect

for any blinking failure
REG
(STB3.3V)
RESET
16
SC_SOS6
SC_SOS7
(C)SS
55
SOS_DCC (9)
(D_SOS_RSV)
11
18
PANEL_SOS
12
(Analog output)
6 9 blinks
13
17
18
AG21
Peaks
LDA3
C2
E3
(If no 3.3V in C-PCB,

Discharge Reset
: 6/8 blinks)
E27
IC9300
D3
SUB5V
10 blinks
Standby
uCOM
PDP_DRVRST
UHZ
SUB3.3V
10 blinks
AH16
AE17
(If no signal,
Discharge Reset
: 6/8 blinks)
UHZ
AG22
A20
A6
4
P_SOS4
IC8000-1
10
14
SC
AJ16
SOUND_SOS
A31
SS_SOS8
4 blinks
Q4930
Normal : all input = L

(output = L )
A20
15
SUB3.3V
12blinks
SC
SUB3.3V
IC4900
Audio 3
AMP
IC5000
A32
System
uCOM
AG20
3.3V_DET
DRVRST
Slide 43
TC-P46ST30
Slide 44
SOS Detect Circuit (1 of 4)

Protection circuits are incorporated in the unit to prevent the failure of a single 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. If the TV has fans, the shutdown circuit is triggered when they draw more current than normal.
The PEAKS-LDA3 (IC8000) of the A board detects when a shutdown condition has been triggered.
When an abnormality has occurred, the units protection circuit operates and the TV is reset to the
standby mode. At this time, the defective block can be identified by the number of blinks of the
POWER LED on the front of the unit.
The number of times that the POWER LED blinks indicates the areas where a problem is suspected.
New
Red Solid LED (No Blink): LSI error. This condition is triggered when the power
supply SOS-detect-signal is triggered during the startup process.
1 Blink SOS: PDP start-up SOS and Panel information SOS.
New
Note: The 2 blinks, 3 blinks, and 5 blinks error codes have been eliminated from the 2011 models.
4 Blinks SOS: When abnormalities on any of the lines from the power supply occurs, pin 4 of
connector P6 goes high. This high is provided to Peaks LDA3 IC on the A board triggering the
POWER SOS circuit. When this happens, the TV shuts down and the power LED blinks 4 times.
Primarily the P board causes 4 blinks, followed by the A board.
Slide 45

6 Blinks SOS: Pin 9 of the Application Specific IC ASIC (IC5000) monitors the status of the SC
boards energy recovery circuit. During normal operation, a low is output to pin 9 of IC5000 from
connector SC20 on the SC board. If an abnormality is detected on the energy recovery circuit, pin 9
of IC5000 goes. This change of input, causes the voltage output a pin 12 to change. This change of
voltage is provided to the Peaks-Lda3 IC (IC8000). As a result, the unit shuts down and the power
LED blinks 6 times.
The TC-P**X3 series besides having the SC energy recovery circuit, also has the sustain energy
recovery circuit in the SN boards. This circuit monitors the scan board output and the sustain board
output. Any abnormality on this circuit will trigger the 6 blinks code. If SC20 is disconnected or is not
seated properly, the TV shuts down with 8 blinks.
7 Blinks SOS: Pin 11 of the Application Specific IC ASIC (IC5000) monitors the status of the SC
boards control pulses circuit. During normal operation, a low is output to pin 11 of IC5000 from
connector SC20 on the SC board. If an abnormality is detected on the switching circuit, pin 11 of
IC5000 goes high. This change of input, causes the voltage output a pin 12 to change. This change
of voltage is provided to the Peaks-Lda3 IC (IC8000). As a result, the unit shuts down and the
power LED blinks 7 times.
8 Blinks SOS: Pin 10 of the Application Specific IC ASIC (IC5000) monitors the status of the SS
board. During normal operation, a low from the SS board (SS33) is output to pin 10 of IC5000 from
connector A3. If an abnormality is detected on the energy recovery circuit, pin 10 of IC5000 goes
high. This change of input, causes the voltage output a pin 12 to change. This change of voltage is
provided to the Peaks-Lda3 IC (IC8000). As a result, the unit shuts down and the power LED blinks
8 times.
8 Blinks condition is also caused when the connections between the panels flex-cables and the
sustain board are broken or the connector are not properly seated.
9 Blinks SOS: Failure of the Discharge Control Circuit DCC (IC9300)
Slide 46

10 Blinks SOS: The F15V and its derivates sub-voltages are monitored by the Peaks LDA3 IC
(IC8000). Any abnormality on these voltages, triggers the shutdown circuit. The MPU shuts down the
unit. The power LED blinks 10 times.
12 Blinks SOS:
The transistor Q4930 monitors the speaker amplifier IC (IC4900). Pin 3 is normally high. If IC4900 or one of the
speakers develops a short circuit, pin 3 goes low causing Q4930 to go into conduction and output a high to pin AG22
of the System CPU (IC8000) on the A board.
When this happens, the TV shuts down and the power LED blinks 12 times.
13 Blinks: This condition can happen when the internal communication of the Main processor and the Standby
microprocessor within the PEAKS-LDA3 IC is interrupted for more than 3 minutes.
New
14 Blinks: This code is triggered if there are abnormalities during data exchange with the standby
CPU ROM.
Slide 47

IC5000
12 PANEL SOS
SOS7
SOS8
SOS6
SOS-DCC
SOS7 SC2
Pin 11
L
L
L
L
H
INPUT
SOS8 - SS
SOS6 SC1
Pin10
Pin 9
L
L
H
L
X
H
X
X
X
X
SOS - DCC
Pin 8
L
L
L
H
X
OUTPUT
Panel SOS
Pin 12
0.3V
2.55V
1.95V
1.35V
3.0V
Normal
8 Blinks
6 Blinks
9 Blinks
7 Blinks
Slide 48
Quick Procedure To Check For Short or

Low Resistance Condition of the Vsus,
Vda, and P15V Lines
Slide 49
Quick Procedure To Check For Short or Low Resistance of the Vsus, Vda, and P15V Lines
Note: Vsus is generated by the Power supply and is only used by the SS and SC boards
Vda is generated by the Power supply and is only used by the Panel (Panel Drive ICs)
P15V is generated by the Power supply and is used by the A, SS, and SC boards
Test points for the Vsus, Vda, and P15V can be easily found on the P board. To check for short circuit or
low resistance on these lines, follow this procedure:
Preparation
1.
Make sure the TV is disconnected.
2.
Remove any residual charge from the Vsus and Vda lines by
momentarily grounding them through a 500 ohms resistor (At least
5Watts).
3.
Measure the resistance between chassis ground and the pins indicated
on the table below. A dead short or a reading lower than 1K indicates a
shorted or partially shorted line.
Voltage Test Points
Connector/
Wire Color
Pin Number
Voltage
P11/White
Vsus
P11/Brown
P15V
P35/White
Vda
Note: For a quick procedure to determine the cause of the problem

when a short or low resistance reading is found, see the next page.
TC-P46ST30
Slide 50
Quick Procedure To Determine the

Cause of the Problem if a short or Low
Resistance Reading is Found
Slide 51
Quick Procedure To Determine the Cause of the Problem if a short or Low

Resistance Reading is Found
Shorted Vsus
Note: Vsus is generated by the Power supply and is only used by the SS and SC boards
If a short is found on the Vsus line, remove connectors P2/SC2 and P11/SS11 one at a time to determine if the SC
board or the SS board is defective.
Shorted Vda
Vda is generated by the Power supply and is only used by the Panel (Panel Drive ICs)
If a short is found on the Vda line, is likely that the panel or one of the C boards is defective. To determine which is
defective, remove connector C10 between the C1 and C2 boards and the panels flex-cables connected to the
C boards one at a time.
Shorted P15V
P15V is generated by the
Power supply and is
used by the A, SS, and
SC boards
If a short is found on the P15V
line, remove connectors P6,
P11, and SC20 one at a time
to determine which board is
defective. A shorted P15 is
primarily caused by the
following boards in the order
presented; SC, P, A, and SS
boards.
Note: Even though is not
common, the P board can also
cause a shorted Vsus, Vda, or
P15V.
Connectors location
Slide 52
Detailed Troubleshooting Procedure

for Shorted Vsus
Slide 53
Detailed Troubleshooting Procedure for Shorted Vsus
Start Here
Unplug connectors P2 and P11, on
the P board. Measure the
resistance between pin 1 of
connector P2 and ground (Chassis)
Measure the resistance between pin1

of connector SC2 on the SC board
and ground (Chassis).
Replace the SS
board
Replace the SC
board
No
Is there a
short
circuit?
Yes
No
Is there a
short
circuit?
Yes
No
Is there a
short
circuit?
Yes
Replace the P
board
Measure the resistance between pin1

of connector SS11 on the SS board
and ground (Chassis).
Replace the SC
and SS boards
Slide 54

for Shorted P15
Slide 55
Detailed Troubleshooting Procedure for Shorted P15V
Start Here
Unplug connectors P6 and P11, on
the P board. Measure the
No
Is there a
short
circuit?
Yes
Replace the P
board
Reconnect P11 and measure the

No
Is there a
short
circuit?
Yes
Replace the SS
board
Disconnect SC20 on the SC board and reconnect P6. Measure the

resistance between pin 13 of connector P6 and ground (Chassis)
Replace the SC
board
No
Is there a
short
circuit?
Yes
Replace the A
board
Slide 56

for Shorted Vda
Slide 57
Detailed Troubleshooting Procedure for Shorted Vda

Start Here
Unplug the connector P35 on the P board and check the resistance between pin 1 of connector P35 on the P board and ground (Chassis).
No
42 & 46
models
Is there a
short
circuit ?
50 - 55
60 65
models
Yes
Replace the P
board
Reconnect P35 and unplug the

ribbon cable between the C2 and
C3 boards. Measure the resistance
between pin 1 of connector P35 on
the P board and ground (Chassis)
Reconnect P35 and unplug the

ribbon cable between the C1 and
C2 boards. Measure the resistance
between pin 1 of connector P35 on
the P board and ground (Chassis)
Reconnect the ribbon cable between the C2 and C3

boards and unplug the ribbon cable between the C1 and
C2 boards. Measure the resistance between pin 1 of
connector P35 on the P board and ground (Chassis)
No
Is there a
short
circuit ?
No
Is there a
short
circuit?
Yes
Yes
The problem could be the C1

board or the panel. Proceed to
isolate the panel from the C1
board to determine which is bad.
Yes
Is there a
short
circuit?

No

Slide 58
SOS Blinking Codes Troubleshooting

Flowcharts
Slide 59
Solid Red LED error Code (SOS4 At Start-Up)

New
These conditions can cause the TV to shutdown while the power LED stays on (Solid red)
1.
2.
Over current condition detected by the power supply during start-up process.
Shorted Vsus.
Shorted Vda.
Shorted P15V.
Cautions: Disconnect the AC Power prior to making any disconnection or connection.

If the power LED continues to blink even after the TV is unplugged, press and hold the power switch on the TV for a few
seconds until the LED turns off.
When taking voltage reading, place the voltmeter probe at the test point, component, or connectors pin indicated before
connecting the TV to the AC line. This will ensure voltage reading accuracy before the TV shuts down. (Since the TV is
shutting down, expect the voltage to only come up a couple of seconds.)
NOTE: When taking voltage reading, place your meters probe on the test point or pin indicated before connecting the TV
to the AC line. The voltage you intent to measure may only appear for a brief moment.
Slide 60
Troubleshooting Solid Red LED Failure (Locked Mode)

To confirm that the TV is on Locked Mode, 1st, press the power switch to turn on the TV, then when the LED turns on, press the power switch to turn
the TV off. If the LED stays on, the TV is on Locked Mode but if the LED goes off, then the symptom is different (Like no video or black screen).
Blink
Code
List of boards likely to cause this symptom.

Main Suspect
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Solid Red
SC
SS
Panel
6th
7th
New
Start Here
Unplug the TV and disconnect SC2/P2, SC20/A20, SS11/P11. Reconnect the TV and press the power switch. Note: Do not let the TV run for more
than 30 seconds.
Replace the A board and
check Vsus and P15V for
short circuit.
Blinking any
other number
of times
besides 6.
No
Yes
Is the
Power
LED blinking or
is it solid red?
Unplug the TV.

Disconnect P35
on the P board.
Turn the TV on.
Solid red
Blinking 6 times after approx. 10 sec.
Unplug the TV and reconnect P11/SS11. Turn the power on.
Blinking 8 times after

approx. 10 sec.
Replace the SC
board
Is the Power
LED blinking
or is it solid
red?
Is the Power
LED solid red
or is it
blinking?
Blinking
6 times
Solid red
Replace the Panel (Check the C

boards for shorted Vda first).
Replace the P
board.
Solid red
Replace the SS
board.
Slide 61
Troubleshooting 1 Blink Failure

(PD4 Startup SOS/Panel Information SOS)
Start Here
If the TV shuts down and the power

LED blinks 1 time, replace the A
Slide 62
4 Blinks Error Code (Abnormality of Power Supply Output )

These conditions can cause the TV to shutdown and the power LED to blink 4 times
1.
2.
Regulation issues with any of the voltages from the power supply.
If PFC goes over 470V (50V) or below 165V (20V)
If Vsus goes over 240V (10V)
If Vda goes above 67V (4V) or below 28V (4V)
If theres an over current condition at the P15V line
The power supply outputs STB5V,

F+15V, Vsus, Vda, and P15V. These
voltages are necessary to drive the
different circuits in the TV.
In order to provide protection to the TV,
these voltages are monitored. If any
abnormality is detected, the power
supply outputs a shutdown voltage
(SOS4_PS) to the System CPU to
disable the Unit.
P
Vda
Peaks
LDA3
Z701
A6
A6
Power
Control
MPU
P_SOS4
AJ16
4 blinks
Standby
uCOM
P15V
A 4 blinks condition is normally caused

by the P board or the A board.
IC8000-2
Vsus
F15V
System
uCOM
Slide 63
Troubleshooting 4 Blinks Failure

Blink
Code

Main Suspect
2nd
4 Blinks
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th

If the power LED continues to blink even after the TV is unplugged, press and hold the power switch on
the TV for a few seconds until the LED turns off.
When taking voltage reading, place the voltmeter probe at the test point, component, or connectors pin
indicated before connecting the TV to the AC line. This will ensure voltage reading accuracy before the
TV shuts down. (Since the TV is shutting down, expect the voltage to only come up a couple of seconds.)
Start Here
Place the positive lead of a voltmeter at pin 4 of connector P6 while the black lead is connected to
ground (Chassis ground). Plug in the TV and turn it on
No
Replace the A
board
Does the voltage go up

briefly to approx. 3.3V?
Yes
Replace the P
board
Slide 64
6 Blinks Error Code Circuit Explanation

6 Blinks SOS
Energy Recovery/Vscan
The energy recovery circuit and Vscan are monitored in the SC board. Failure of any
these 2 circuits triggers the SOS6 line causing the unit to shut down and the power LED
to blink 6 times.
Under normal operation, the output voltage (MID) of the Energy Recovery circuit ranges
between 68V and 138V. If the voltage drops below 67V or increases above 139V, the
error detect circuit (IC16581) is triggered. This causes a high to be output to pin 15 of
connector SC20.
Pin 15 of SC20 (SOS6-SC1) also goes high, if the Vscan generating circuit fails.
The voltage from SC20 is connected to the Peaks LDA3 (IC8000) on the A board via
the DC level shifter section of the ASIC (Application Specific) IC (IC5000)
If this voltage goes high, the TV shuts down and the power LED blinks 6 times.
This condition is normally caused by a defective SC, A, or P board. (SC>A>P).
6 blinks can also be caused by open connection between the C boards and open
connection between any of the C board and the A board.
Slide 65
6 Blinks Error Code (SC Energy Recovery Circuit Abnormality)

These 5 conditions can cause the TV to shutdown and the power LED to blink 6 times
1.
An increase or reduction of the Energy Recovery Circuit output (MID).
2.
No P15V connection to the A board (Open P15V (Pin 13 of connector P6/A6) between P board
and A board).
3.
Open connection between any of the ribbon cables on the C boards and the A board.
4.
Open connection between the ribbon cable/cables interconnecting the C boards.
5.

New
Note: Disconnecting SC20/A20 on the 2011 models

causes the TV to shut down with 8 blinks instead of
6 blinks like it was the case of the 2009 and 2010
models.
P5V and P15V test points location

P5V can be measured on the positive side of capacitor
C561 on the SC board.
P15V can be measured on TP82 on the SC board.
Slide 66

Blink
Code

Main Suspect
2nd
3rd
6 Blinks
SC
4th
5th
6th
7th

Start Here
Check connections between the A board and the C and SC boards. Make sure that all connectors are properly seated. Unplug the TV and remove
connectors SC20 from the SC board and C20 from the C2 board. Connect the TV and turn it on.
Unplug the TV and reconnect SC20 and

C20 (See Caution 1). Get ready to take
voltage reading on the SC board. Plug in
the TV and turn it on
No
Replace the P
board
No
Are there 15V and 5V

at the SC board. (See
the previous page for
test points location)
Does the TV stay

on with a black
screen?
Yes
Yes
Replace the A
board
Replace the SC
board
Caution 1: A residual charge may

remain on the Vda line. To avoid
damaging the panel, remove
connector P35 from the P board
before reconnecting C20. After
connecting SC20, reconnect P35
Slide 67
7 Blinks Error Detect Circuit
These 5 conditions can cause the TV to shut down and the power LED to blink 7 times
1.
Missing Vsus.
2.
Abnormality of the scan circuit output, the 15V_F, the scn_pro, and Vscn circuit.
3.
Defective Panel.
4.
Loose or open Connection between the SC board and the SU/SD boards.
5.
The SOS7 circuit monitors the panel, the scan circuit output, the 15V_F, the scan_pro, Vscan, and the physical connection
between the SC board and the SU and SD boards (CHA).
If any abnormality occurs on any of these lines or Vsus is missing, the TV shuts down and the power LED blinks 7 times. If any of
the connectors between the SC and the SU or SD board is open, the TV also shuts down and the power LED blinks 7 times.
SU41
SC
SC20
15
SC_SOS6
Peaks
LDA3
A20
15
16 SC_SOS7 16
9
11
12
PANEL_SOS
(Analog output)
6 9 blinks
SD
SC42
SD42
IC8000-1
REG
(STB3.3V)
RESET
SC41
SU
IC5000
Standby
uCOM
POWER LED
STB3.3V
A1
AH16
System
uCOM
AH22
K1
RED LED ON
Slide 68

Preparation:
Disconnect AC Power prior to making any disconnection or connection.
Wait at least 2 minutes before the removal of any connector.
Remove the front cabinet and expose the panel to a bright light for a thorough visual inspection.
Check for cracks and blown pixels or any other abnormalities.
Check for burnt panel driver ICs on the SU and SD boards.
If the panel is defective, the SU, SD, and/or the SC board may also be defective.
Warning: The Vsus line has large capacitors that hold the charge for some time even after the TV has been turned off and
unplugged. When disconnecting P2/SC2 or P11/SS1, bleed the remaining charge of the Vsus before reconnecting the cable.
Use a 500 ohms/ 5W (At least) resistor to discharge the Vsus line before reconnecting P2/SC2 or P11/SS11.
Slide 69

Blink
Code

Main Suspect
2nd
3rd
7 Blinks
SC
4th
5th
6th
7th

Start Here
Check connections between the A board and the SC board. Make sure that all connectors are properly seated. Unplug the TV and remove
connector SC20 from the SC board and C20 from the C2 board. Connect the TV and turn it on.
Unplug the TV and reconnect SC20 and

C20. Get ready to take voltage reading on
the SC board. Plug in the TV and turn it on
No
Does the TV
stay on with a
black screen?
Unplug the TV and reconnect SC20 and C20.

Follow the SU/SD isolation procedure
explained on slides 87~92. Then plug in the
TV and turn it on.
Note: Do not allow the TV to stay on for more
than 30 seconds
Yes
Note-1: Perform SU/SD/SC resistance

check as indicated on the next 2 slides.
No
Replace the P
board
Is Vsus present at pin

1 of connector SC2?.
(See the previous
page for test points
location)
Yes
Replace the A
board
No
Defective SU or/and SD
board. To determine
which board is bad,
follow the SU/SD
isolation procedure on
slides 87~92.
Is the TV
shutting
down with
7 blinks?
Yes
Replace the SC
board. (SU/SD also
maybe defective.)
(See note-1)
Slide 70
SU/SD/SC Short Circuit/Low Resistance Test

This test can be used to quickly determine if either the SC, SU,
or/and the SD board are bad. Note: even though a short circuit is
a clear indication of a defective board, a no-short-circuit condition
does not necessarily means that the boards are good. Follow the
isolation procedure to determine if these boards are good or bad.
Preparation:
Disconnect AC prior to making any disconnection or connection.
Wait at least 2 minutes before removal of any connector.
Note: If the power LED continues to blink even after the TV has
been unplugged, press and hold the power switch on the TV for a
few seconds until the LED turns off.
Resistance Test
Procedure to determine if there is a short circuit or
low resistance reading of the TPSC1 or VF_5V.
Using VFG (Floating ground screws) as ground,
measure the resistance of:
TPSC1 (R515)
VF-5V (Pine 3 of IC724)
If there is short circuit or low resistance reading,
continue with the procedure on the next slide.
Slide 71
If a Short Circuit or Low Resistance is Found, Follow This Procedure
Start Here
Unplug the TV and disconnect connector SC41/SU41.
Follow the resistance test on the previous slide.
Replace the SU
board
Reconnect only SC41/SU41

and follow the resistance test on
the previous slide.
Replace the SD
board
No
Is there a
short
circuit?
Yes
No
Is there a
short
circuit?
Yes
No
Is there a
short
circuit?
Yes
With SC41/SU41 disconnected,

disconnect SC42/SD42 and
follow the resistance test on the
previous slide.
Replace the SC
board
Replace the
both the SU
and SD boards
Slide 72
8 Blinks Error Code

1. Abnormality of the Sustain drive circuit.
2.
Open or loose connection between the SS board and FPCs from the panel.
3.
When SS61 or SS66 are disconnected.
4.
Missing F15V while the TV is On.
5.
The SOS Detect circuit in the Sustain board monitors:

Physical connection between the panel and the SS board.
The output of the sustain drive circuit.
Under normal condition, Q16280 is on. When Q16280 is on, a low is provided to the anode of D16255
D255).
If any abnormality occurs on the sustain drive circuit or one of the FPC cables (SS61 or SS66) is open,
Q16255 turns off and a high is provided to the anode of D16255 (D255).
This high is provided to pin 10 of IC5000 on the A board. When this happens, the TV shuts down and the
power LED blinks 8 times.
To determine if the 8 blinks is caused by the A board, SS board, or the Panel:
Isolate the SS board and check if the TV stays on when its turned on.
If the TV does not stay on after disconnecting the SS board, the A board is defective.
If the TV stays on, then the SS or the Panel is defective.
Check continuity between pins 1 and 2 of connectors SS61 and SS666. If open, the Panel might be
defective. (Check for loose connection between the flex-cables and the SS board).
If continuity is OK, the SS board is defective.

Slide 73
8 Blinks Error Detect Circuit

SS
Vsus
P11
P
A
P6
13
A6
13
P15V
5V
SS11
Vsus pulse
Vsus
ENERGY
RECOVERY
D16253
PANEL MAIN
ON
Vda Vsus P15V
15V
IC16251
(8X) SOS
DETECT
IC5000
ASIC
D16255
Peaks-LDA3
10
55
12
SOS8
SOS8
IC8000
A31
SS61
AH16
SOS8
SS66
D16255
Q16280
A32
SS33
55
55
20
SOS8
P5V
P5V
P5V
C11
6
15
C10
C1
C21
C20
SOS8
6
C23
20
C2
Slide 74

Blink
Code
8

Main
Suspect
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
SS
Panel
C2 Connections
6th
7th

Start Here
Check all the cables between the SS board and the panel. Make sure they are properly seated in the connectors.
Unplug the TV and disconnect C23 on the C2 board or SS33 on the SS board. Plug in the TV and turn it on
Check connections between the SS, C1, C2,

and A boards. If ok, replace the A board
Check connections between the SS board and the

panel. If ok, then replace the panel
Does the TV
turn on and
stay on ?
(Black screen)
No
No
Is continuity
ok
in all the
connectors?
Yes
Unplug the TV. Check for continuity between pins

1 and 2 of connectors SS61 and SS66 on the SS
board . (Go to the previous slide to see picture of
connectors location). Do not plug in the TV.
Yes
Replace the SS
board
Slide 75
9 Blinks Error Code

This condition can cause the TV to shutdown and the power LED to blink 9 time
1.
Failure of PD4 IC9300 (Discharge control)

9 blinks can be caused by failure of IC9300, IC5000, or IC8000. Since all these ICs are located on the A board, only the A
board should be replaced when a blinks condition is detected.
IC5000
ASIC
IC8000-1
Peaks
LDA3
SOS-6
SOS-7
Main System MPU

SOS-8
PANEL_SOS
12
(Analog output)
6 9 blinks
IC9300
D3
AH16
SOS_DCC (9)
(D_SOS_RSV)
Slide 76

Blink
Code
9

Main
Suspect
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th

Start Here
Replace the
A board
Slide 77
Slide 78

Blink
Code
10

Main Suspect
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
Start Here
Plug in the TV and press the power switch immediately after the first relay click from the power supply is heard.
NO
Blinking 10 times
Replace the A
board
Yes
Did the number of
blinks changed?
Blinking 14 times
Replace the P
board
Slide 79
12 Blinks Error Code

1.
2.
3.
A Board.
Pinched speaker wire.
Speakers
The transistor Q4930 monitors the speaker amplifier IC (IC4900). Pin 3 is normally high. If IC4900 or one
of the speakers develops a short circuit, pin 3 goes low causing Q4930 to go into conduction and output a
high to pin AG22 of the System CPU (IC8000) on the A board.
When this happens, the TV shuts down and the power LED blinks 12 times.
Slide 80

Blink
Code
12

Main Suspect
2nd
Speaker
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th

Start Here
Unplug the TV and disconnect connector A11 from
the A board. Plug in the TV and press the power
switch
Yes
If the speakers wires
are not pinched,
Replace
the speaker
Does the
TV power
up and
stay on?
No
Replace
the A board
Slide 81

This condition can happen when the internal communication of the Main processor and the Standby
microprocessor within the PEAKS-LDA3 IC is interrupted for more than 3 minutes.
Start Here
Replace the A board
Slide 82

These conditions can cause the TV to shutdown and the power LED to blink 14 times
1.
No F15V connected to the A board at plug-in (Open connection of both pins 10 & 11 between P6 and
A6)
2.
Shorted F15V developed after the TV is up and running.
3.
Holding the power switch for over 5 seconds after the unit has gone into shut down and its in lock
mode with the power LED solid red (Note: the LED stays on if the power button is momentarily
pressed).
Start Here
Check connections between connector P6 on the power supply and A6 on the A board. Unplug the TV and wait for approximately 4 minutes, then
reconnect the TV. If the TV works OK stop here. If the problem persists, disconnect the TV and plug it back in. Press the power switch
immediately after the first relay click from the power supply is heard.
Blinking 14 times
Replace
The A board
Is the power
LED solid red
or is it still
blinking?
Solid red
Replace
The P board
Slide 83
Troubleshooting No Power/Dead Unit

These 3 conditions can cause the TV to be dead with no power.
1.
2.
3.
A Board.
P Board.
K Board
Condition
Dead

Main Suspect
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th

Slide 84
Troubleshooting No Power/Dead Unit (Power LED is Off)

Start Here
Make sure connectors P34 and P6 are properly seated.
Plug in the TV. Do not turn the power on
Unplug the TV and place your

volt-meter on pin 6 of
connector P6. Plug in the TV
But do not turn the power on
Yes
Is there 5V present
when the TV is plugged into
the AC line?
NO
NO
Replace
the A board
Yes
Unplug the TV. Place your volt-meter

on pin 1 of connector P6. Plug in the
TV and press the power switch
NO
Replace
The P board.
(Check the AC Cord)
Is there 3.2V
present when
the power
button is
pressed?
Yes
Unplug the TV and disconnect

A1 on the A board. Plug in the
TV and ground pin 8 of
connector A1 momentarily
Unplug the TV and

disconnect A1 on the A
board. Plug in the TV but
do not turn the power on
NO
Do the AC relays
click after the TV is plugged
into the AC line?
Yes
Is the TV turning On
NO
Yes
Do the relays click now?
Replace
The K board (Check
Wires between A1
and K1)
Replace
the A board
Replace
The P board
Slide 85
TVs Behavior After Connectors Removal

MODEL N0. TC-P46ST30 (Connectors Removal on the SS + combination of
connectors on the SS board and SC board)
Connector
Connector
Connector on
SC Board
Connector on
SC Board
SS11
Result
TV Stays On
SS11
SS33/C23
TV Stays On
SS33/C23
TV Stays On
SS11
SS11
SC2
SOS 7 Blinks
SS33/C23
SC2
SOS 7 Blinks
SS33/C23
SC2
SS11
SOS 8 Blinks
SC2
SC20
SOS 6 Blinks
SC20
SOS 6 Blinks after 20sec
SS33/C23
SC2
SC20
SOS 6 Blinks
SS33/C23
SC2
SC20
SOS 6 Blinks
SS11
SS33/C23
SS11
SOS 7 Blinks
SC20
MODEL N0. TC-P46ST30 (Connectors Removal on the A Board)
MODEL N0. TC-P46ST30 (Connectors Removal on the SC Board)

Connector
Connector
Connector on
C1 Board
SC2
Connector
C10
A20
A20
C10
TV Stays On
SC20
C10
TV Stays On
SOS 6 Blinks
A32
SOS 6 Blinks
A20
Result
SOS 8 Blinks
A31
SOS 8 Blinks
SC20
Connector
A20
SOS 8 Blinks
SC20
SC2
SC2
Connector
SOS 7 Blinks
SC20
SC2
Result
A31
SOS 6 Blinks
TV Stays ON with Black Screen
A32
SOS 8 Blinks
A31
A32
SOS 6 Blinks
A31
A32
TV Stays ON with Black Screen
Slide 86
SU/SD Board Isolation Procedure (1 of 3)

This TV is designed to shutdown if the SU or/and SD board is/are disconnected.
Disconnecting this board causes the unit to shutdown and the power LED to blink 7 times.
Unplugging any of the connectors SC41/SU41, SC42/SD42, opens the interlocked connection
between VF_GND on the SC board. This floats point CHA triggering the SOS7 detect circuit. A high
is output to the A board through pin 16 of connector SC20 triggering the shutdown circuit.
SU41
SC
SC20
15
SC_SOS6
Peaks
LDA3
A20
15
16 SC_SOS7 16
9
11
12
PANEL_SOS
(Analog output)
6 9 blinks
SD
SC42
SD42
IC8000-1
REG
(STB3.3V)
RESET
SC41
SU
IC5000
Standby
uCOM
POWER LED
STB3.3V
A1
AH16
System
uCOM
AH22
K1
RED LED ON
Slide 87

This procedure is useful when troubleshooting 7 blinks problems.
If the power LED continues to blink even after the TV is unplugged, press and hold the power switch
on the TV for a few seconds until the LED turns off.
To isolate the SU and SD boards is not necessary to remove any boards
Remove the 4 VF_GND screws from the SU and SD boards.
Unplug connectors SC41, SC46, and SC42 on the SC board.
Place the SC jig cable (TZSC09187) between pins 1 and 2 of connector SC50 on the SC board.
Actual SC50 Jig
The SC test fixture (Jig) can be used when the

SM board is isolated. The jig is a small connector
with a jumper between pin 1 and pin 2. The part
number is TZSC09187.
It plugs into connector SC50 on the SC board.
Note: If the SC jig is not available, install a jumper between pins 1 and 2 of connector SC50 on the SC
board. (Remove the jig or the jumper after completing the isolation procedure). When this is done, the
display is completely black (No picture)
Slide 88
Slide 89
SU-SD boards (Together) Isolation Procedure

Preparation:
Disconnect AC Power prior to making any
disconnection or connection.
Wait at least 2 minutes before the removal of
any connector.
Note: If the power LED continues to blink even
after the TV is unplugged, press and hold the
power switch on the TV for a few seconds until the
LED turns off.
Procedure:
1. Remove the 4 VFG screws from the SU and SD
boards. (See picture on the left side.)
2.
Remove SC41, SC42, and SC46 from the SC

board. Also remove the ribbon cable between
the SU and SD boards (SU11/SD11).
3.
Install the SC50 Jig or just jump pins 1 and 2 of

connector SC50 on the SC board.
Actual SC50 Jig
Note: Remove the jig or the jumper after

completing the isolation procedure.
Slide 90
SU Board Isolation Procedure

To isolate either the SU or the SD board individually, all
the connectors, (Except the panel flex-cables) and the
VF-GND screws on the board have to be removed.
(See the picture below)
Preparation:
Disconnect AC Power prior to making any disconnection or
connection.
Note: If the power LED continues to blink even after the TV is
unplugged, press and hold the power switch on the TV for a few
SU board Isolation Procedure

1.
Remove the 2 VFG screws from the SU board.

Note: The 2 screws on the SD board should be
installed.
2.
Remove SC41/SU41 and the ribbon cable

between the SU and SD boards (SU11/SD11).
Note: SC46 and SC42 should be connected
3.

Actual SC50 Jig

Slide 91
SD Board Isolation Procedure

To isolate either the SU or the SD board individually, all
the connectors, (Except the panel flex-cables) and the
VF-GND screws on the board have to be removed.
(See the picture below)
Preparation:
Disconnect AC Power prior to making any disconnection or
connection.
Note: If the power LED continues to blink even after the TV is
unplugged, press and hold the power switch on the TV for a few
SU board Isolation Procedure

1.
Remove the 2 VFG screws from the SD board.

Note: The 2 screws on the SU board should be
installed.
2.
Remove SC46/SD46 and SC42/SD42 and the

ribbon cable between the SU and SD boards
(SU11/SD11). Note: Make sure SC41/SU41is
connected.
3.

Actual SC50 Jig

Slide 92
6.Picture Trouble
Slide 93

The cause of the symptom can be diagnose by analyzing the affected area
A Board
IC8001(Peaks LDA3)
TC-P46ST30
< Display device block diagram>
(Back side view)
Resize
IP conv.
Signal Processor
IC9300(LP1)
SU
Scan
Signal
Discharge Control
Screen
SC
SS
Sub-field Conv.
SD
Sustain Signal
Picture Data
C1
C2
Slide 94

Input signal (e.g. Digital television reception, Video input from terminal) is processed by IC8001 (Peaks LDA3). Then it
transmitted to IC9300 (LP1).
IC9300 (LP1) has "Discharge Control" function and "Sub-field Convert" function.
"Discharge Control" function of IC9300 (LP1) provides "Scan Signal" to SC board. SC board also provides "Scan Signal" to
SU and SD boards. SU board provides "Scan Signal" to upper side of the screen. SD boards provides to lower side.
"Discharge Control" function of IC9300 (LP1) provides "Sustain Signal" to SS board. SS board provides "Sustain Signal" to
entire screen.
"Sub-field Convert" function of IC9300 (LP1) provides "Picture Data" to C1 and C2 boards. C1 board provides "Picture Data"
to left side of the screen. C2 board provides to right side of the screen. (Rear side view)
Possible defective board according to the area affected.

Only upper side picture trouble
-> SU board is defective.
Only lower side picture trouble
-> SD board is defective.
Only right side picture trouble (front side view) -> C1 board is defective.
Only left side picture trouble (front side view)
-> C2 board is defective.
Entire screen picture trouble
-> SC or SS board is defective.
Slide 95
Troubleshooting for Picture Trouble (some part)

Picture trouble (some part of screen)
Where is abnormal picture displayed ?
Upper or lower area
SU/SD board
Horizontal line
SU/SD board
or PDP panel
Left or right area
In case of horizontal line

problem, first, check the
connection of FPC between
SU/SD board and the panel.
C1/C2 board
Vertical area (Width
is same as FPC)
C1/C2 or A
board
Vertical line (width is
narrower than FPC)
In case of vertical picture

problem, first, check the
connection of FPC between
A board and C board.
PDP panel
Regularly defect
A board
Slide 96
Vertical Line Problem Explanation

Symptoms caused by the C board or the Panel.
case1
Panel
case1 case2
Thin vertical line

or 1 block no lighting
PDP panel (Drive IC) NG
case2
Black area
A board or C board NG
1 Line
IC
IC
Buffer IC
C2
IC
same as FPC
IC
PDP Panel
Buffer IC
PDP Panel
C1
Drive IC(2)
inside in FPC
If the symptoms width is smaller than
the FPC, then the driver IC built-in the
FPC is defective. Therefore the panel
is bad (FPC is bonded to the panel
directly).
If the size of the symptom matches
the FPCs size, the control IC on the
C board or the A board is defective.
FPC
Driver IC
Driver IC
C Board
FPC
Driver IC
Driver IC
C Board
Control Signal
Control Signal
Control IC
Picture Data
Control IC
Picture Data
Picture Data
Picture Data
or
Driver IC NG = PDP panel NG
A Board
A board
Slide 97
Horizontal Line Problem Explanation

PDP panel
SU
SU
SCAN
DRIVE
IC
SC
SC
SS,SS2
SS,SS2
Scan Drive
Pulse timing is shiftted each horizontal
electrode.
1 line abnormal
SD
SD
When FFC is damaged, it is
needed to replace the panel
The FFC is bonded to the panel
directly.
Sustain Drive
All the lines are same waveform.
All the lines are connected
mutually.
If horizontal line is showed, it is possible that

defect of one pin of scan drive IC or failure of
connection to the panel or damage of electrode on
the panel
SS board doesn't cause

horizontal lines problems. All
the electrodes on SS board
are common
Slide 98
Troubleshooting for Picture Trouble (Entire)

Picture trouble (entire screen)
Regular pattern problem or block noise
e.g. Regular vertical line
If the entire screen is

affected, then its a
signal processing circuit
failure.
abnormal color is
Certain color (R or G or B) is not displayed. Color problem.

e.g. Yellowish picture
e.g. Redish picture
normally caused by
signal processing circuit
failure.
Luminescence error. Mottled color, dark picture, remaining previous picture.

Check
adjustable
voltages on
the SC and
SS boards
Mottled or image
retention is caused by
discharge voltage
failure.
Slide 99
7.Service Notes
Slide 100
Service Mode
While pressing the VOLUME - button of the main unit, press the INFO button
of the remote control three times within 2 seconds.
Key command
[1] button...Main items Selection in forward direction
[2] button...Main items Selection in reverse direction
[3] button...Sub items Selection in forward direction
[4] button...Sub items Selection in reverse direction
[VOL] button...Value of sub items change in forward
direction ( + ), in reverse direction ( - )
How to exit:
Switch off the power with the POWER button on the main unit or the POWER
button on the remote control.
Slide 101
Service Tool Function

How to Access Service tool Function
Enter Service mode function
Select SRV-Tool
Press OK button on the Remote Control
Display of TD2 Microcode version

Display of flash Rom Maker Code
Display of SOS History
TIME 00002:45 COUNT 0000046
Display of SOS History
Power ON Time/ Count Press (Mute) button (3 Sec) In area shown above
SOS History ( Displays the Number LED Blinks) The indications from the left of the PTCT display shows the LAST
reported SOS Blink error displayed.
From the Right side of the PTCT display shows the 1st occurrence after shipment this followed by 2nd occurrence,
Power on Time/Count
Note: To display Time/count menu highlight position
Note: Cumulative power on time indication hours minutes by decimal
Count: Number of On times by decimal
Note: The indication will not be cleared by either of the ( SELF CHECK ) or any other command.
Slide 102
Self Check
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.
1. Checks the communication IIC bus lines

2. Provides a SOS History
Last Error code displayed in Self
Last Error code displayed

Self Check Log
Check in
log
TV volume down & OK on remote only does a basic IC self check. It does NOT clear any unit
settings.
It does not clear channel programmed settings, picture settings, channel labels, LOCK mode settings,
or password.
Using this method, it shows the unit firmware version and it checks IC communications ONLY.
This is more useful to identify the firmware version without having to decode the info in the setup menu
About/Version screen.
To Exit the Self-Check Mode, Press and hold the Power button on the TV for 5 seconds or
disconnect the AC cord from the wall outlet.
Slide 103
Reset Procedure
Reset forces the TV to factory shipment setting.
Note: All customer programmed parameters will be erased.
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.
To Exit, Disconnect the AC cord from wall outlet.
Slide 104
Mirror Function
This feature allows the picture to be rotated 180 horizontally or 180 vertically.
When servicing plasma TVs with horizontal lines, this feature can help to determine if the A board is causing
the problem or not. Also, for vertical lines problems, this feature can help to determine if the problem is the A
board or the panel. The rear cover does not need to be removed to do this service
operation.
If the position of the line/lines changes when performing this function, the A board is possibly defective.
If the line/lines do not move:
For horizontal lines check between the panel and the SU/SD and SM boards dependent on Model.
For vertical lines, change the panel.
How to enter the Mirror Function.
From the Service Mode Menu, select OPTION.
Press 3 or 4 to select MIRROR.
Press the VOLUME up or down button to change the Mirrors data.
Data = 00 is the default data (Mirror feature is off)
Data = 01 The picture is flipped 180 horizontally.
Data = 02 The picture is flipped 180 vertically
Slide 105
Mirror Function
Normal View
Normal View
Picture flipped Horizontally

(Defective A board)
Picture flipped Vertically

(Defective A board)
Slide 106
The 2010 later Plasma TV models do not require Vsus adjustment using the control in the power supply.
The Vsus can now be adjusted to 2 different levels (high or Low) using the remote control from within the
service mode menu. Perform this adjustment when the A board or the panel is replaced and to correct
conditions of uneven illumination level of pixels noticeable when a white signal is displayed.
To correct illumination unevenness, display a white screen and then change the settings between high
and low. If there is no change, set the adjustment to low. If an improvement is shown when setting the
adjustment to high, then keep the settings at high level.
If the picture seems normal with both high and low settings, then set the Vsus to LOW, even if the picture
looks brighter when set to HIGH. LOW is the default setting.
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Press 1 or 2 on the remote control to select Vsus
from the main Items menu on the Service mode.
LOW or HIGH will be displayed.
Press [OK] button to go to TEST stage.

White pattern without On-Screen Display will be
displayed during TEST and CONF stage. Press [5]
button to display the On-Screen Display.
Press [VOL (-)] button to set to LOW.
In LOW setting
If no several dead pixel is visible remarkably in
white pattern, press [3] button to go to CONF
stage.
If the several dead pixels are visible remarkably in
white pattern, Set to HIGH by press [VOL (+)]
button. Press [3] button to go to CONF stage if the
symptom is improved.
Press [OK] button in CONF stage to store LOW or
HIGH.
Exit Service Mode by pressing [Power] button.
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To adjust Vsus:
Enter the service mode.
Press 1 or 2 on the remote control to select Vsus from the main Items menu.
The Vsus menu appears showing whether is low or high. (Default setting is LOW).
At this point, the settings can not be changed.
Data can not be changed in this mode
OK
To perform the adjustment, press the OK button on the remote control to

change the menu to Vsus TEST mode. Note: the data can now be changed
(Low or High). Press the Vol 1 or Vol+ button on the remote control to change to
Low or High. The datas color changes to red when adjusted.
Note: The data can only be changed while in the Vsus Test mode.
If result of adjustment is satisfactory at this point, proceed to save the data by
pressing the number 3 on the remote control. This will change from the Test
menu to the CONF menu. Note: the Data is still red, indicating that it has not
been saved yet.
If no improvement is noticed, set the adjustment to LOW.
To return to the Vsus TEST mode after entering the Vsus CONF mode, press
the number 4 on the remote control.
After changing the settings, make sure to save the data.
To save the data, while in the CONF menu, press the OK button on the
remote control. The data changes from red to black and the Vsus menu goes
back to normal mode. The adjustment is now completed.
Vol+
or
Vol-
Vol+
or
Vol-
Vol+ orVol3
OK
Data can not be changed in this mode
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Copy Customer Setting Data to SD Memory Card

This function provides the engineer the ability to Save the Customers Setting Data Copy
to SD Memory Card.
When a replacement of the A board is require, the customer setting data can be copied from
the defective A board to the new A board by the use of this function. This now allows the
engineer to return the television as before the fault occurred.
A board
(defective)
A board
(New)
Before replacement
Copy customer setting
data to SD memory
card
SD
(Available data for Copy)

Customer setting data
Channel scanned data
Adjustment data / shipping data
After replacement of A board

Copy customer setting data from
SD memory card to new board
SD
Preparation
Make new (empty) text file in SD memory card, and change file name to "boardreplace.pwd".
Action
Power On TV set. > Insert SD card. > Input pass word. 1.From TV set to SD memory card. Password is "2770".
2.From SD memory card to TV set. Password is "2771"
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8. Glossary
Slide 111
Glossary
Resolution
Resolution is a combination of values that express the quality of displayed images. A display's
resolution is indicated by the number of dots in the horizontal and vertical directions of the screen,
such as 1024 x 768 dots. Higher values indicate clearer, sharper image reproduction. The larger the
screen size, the higher the required
resolution.
HD (high-definition) panel
The HD panel has a resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels and an aspect ratio of 16:9. It is designed for
displaying the beautiful images of digital, high-definition broadcasts.
Full HD (high-definition) panel
The term "full-HD panel" refers to 1,920 x 1,080-pixel panels that display progressive images of fullspecification HDTV signals without the use of up sampling.
Number of pixels
The number of pixels indicates the resolution of the Image. The number of pixels of a digital image is
expressed by the product of the number of pixels (dots) in the horizontal direction and the number of
pixels (dots) in the vertical direction. The higher the number of pixels, the better the image quality. For
plasma TVs and LCD TVs, the number of pixels is sometimes expressed by the following equation:
number of pixels in horizontal direction x number of pixels in vertical direction x 3 (R, G, B).
Pixel
A pixel is a tiny dot that forms the smallest basic unit of a displayed image. Digital images are
composed of pixels, with all of the text and images displayed on the screen consisting of dots. Digital
images are usually rendered by square pixels arranged vertically and horizontally in an orderly
manner.
Plasma panel
A key component of the plasma display. A plasma panel is a collection of millions of tiny fluorescent
lights. By firing these lights on and off at a rapid rate, the plasma panel produces images.
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Glossary
THX
THX is a trade name of a high-fidelity sound reproduction standard for movie theaters, screening rooms,
home theaters, computer speakers, gaming consoles, and car audio systems. THX stands for Tomlinson
Holman's eXperiment.
The THX system is not a recording technology, and it does not specify a sound recording format: all
sound formats, whether digital (Dolby Digital, SDDS) or analog (Dolby Stereo, Ultra-Stereo), can be
"shown in THX." THX is mainly a quality assurance system.
THX-certified theaters provide a high-quality, predictable playback environment to ensure that any film
soundtrack mixed in THX will sound as near as possible to the intentions of the mixing engineer.
AVCHD
Advanced Video Codec High Definition is a high-definition and standard-definition recording format for
use in digital tape-less camcorders and digital cameras. It is based on the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video
compression standard. Audio is stored in compressed form (Dolby AC-3). The container format for the
audio and video is MPEG transport stream.
H.264
H.264 is a standard for video compression, and is equivalent to MPEG-4 Part 10, or MPEG-4 AVC (for
Advanced Video Coding). As of 2008, it is the latest block-oriented motion-compensation-based codec
standard. The final drafting work on the first version of the standard was completed in May 2003.
The intent of the H.264/AVC project was to create a standard capable of providing good video quality at
substantially lower bit rates than previous standards (e.g. half or less the bit rate of MPEG-2, H.263, or
MPEG-4 Part 2), without increasing the complexity of design so much that it would be impractical or
excessively expensive to implement.
YUV
YUV is used for a specific analog encoding of color information in television systems
Y' stands for the luma component (the brightness) and U and V are the chrominance (color) components.
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Glossary
YUV
Is The color encoding system used for analog television worldwide (NTSC, PAL and SECAM). The YUV
color space differs from RGB, which is what the camera captures 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 cable and is known as "composite video." An option known as "S-video" or "Y/C video" keeps
the luma separate from the color signals, using one cable, but with separate wires internally. S-video is a
bit sharper than composite video.
Component Video
When luma and each of the color signals (B-Y and R-Y) are maintained in separate channels, it is called
"component video," designated as YPbPr when in the analog domain and YCbCr when it is digital.
ASIC
An Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) is an integrated circuit (IC) customized for a particular
use, rather than intended for general-purpose use.
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Cover Page

2011 - FHD Plasma TV

Panasonic National Training

Panasonic Plasma TV Line-up

A selection of wired and wireless game controller from Logitech and

Media Player Multi

VIERA Connect banner is showed after power on.

Optional Android, iPhone and iPad.

New Feature (SmartPhone Remote Controller)

e.g. Apple store

* Both wireless and wired

iOS 4.1 later Apple products

New Feature (Game Controller)

New Feature (Media Player Multi Shot 3D)

Select two picture with parallax differences.

New Feature (Viera Connect Banner)

VIERA Connect banner is showed

"OK" or "Internet" key

VT,GT and ST Series have 3D function.

VT, GT and ST Series

Speakers are installed frontwards on VT, GT and ST.

VT and GT series use thin signal connection terminals.

Front Glass &

Boards Layout And Connectors Location

Speaker out, Sound Processor, AV Terminal,

Data Drive ( Lever Right )

Data Drive ( Lower Center )

Scan Out ( Upper )

Scan Out ( Lower )

Remote Receiver, Power LED,

1 V board has been added.

2 USB connectors added

Audio Amp protection circuit has been improved.

2 3 5 blinks are not used.

Changes 2010 models > SC20 disconnected = 6 blinks .

13 blinks -> Internal communication error on A board.

14 blinks -> Loss of F15V from P bd. P6/pin 10 or A Bd detection.

Speaker out, Sound Processor, AV Terminal,

Data Drive ( Lower Right )

Data Drive ( Lower Left )

Scan Out ( Upper )

Remote Receiver, Power LED,

Scan Out ( Lower )

Boards and Connectors Location

42& 46 -> SC and SM boards have been potted to SN.

50 -> SC / SU / SD boards have been potted to SN.

Easy IPTV added (Limited services of VIERA Connect).

2 USB connectors added.

Audio Amp protection circuit has been improved.

2 3 5 blinks are not used.

Changes 2010 models > SC20 disconnected = 6 blinks .

13 blinks -> Internal communication error on A board.

14 blinks -> Loss of F15V from P bd. P6/pin 10 or A Bd detection.

2-2. Standby Operation (1 of 3)

2-2. Standby Operation (2 of 3)

2-2. Standby Operation (3 of 3)