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2012 Plasma TV Troubleshooting Guide
2012-Plasma FHD TV ST Series (15
th
Generation)
TC-P50ST50
TC-P50UT50
Applies to models:
TTG120313CP120417
Important Information
To avoid the unnecessary replacement of multiple PC boards, please read this before
beginning to repair this unit.
Do not use any service documentation other than the one designed for this particular model.
Techniques used on previous models may not necessarily apply to the model you are
working on.
For accurate diagnosis during troubleshooting, do not skip or alter the order of steps on the
guide.
Slide 2
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.
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.
SOS Precautions
Slide 3
Power LED Error Code Definition (1 of 2)
LIST OF BOARDS POSSIBLY CASUSING THE FAILURE
POWER LED
ERROR
CODE
CIRCUIT MONITORED
CONDITIONS TRIGGERING
THE SHUTDOWN
#1 Suspect #2 #3 Occasionally
#4
Not Often
1 BLINK
Panel Information SOS

Communication problem A
2 BLINKS P15V form the P board
Missing P15V
P15V is not been generated by the P board.
Wrong diagnostic by the A board
P A
3 BLINKS
Incomplete or interrupted
Boot Program execution of
PEAKS IC (IC8000).
Shorted P15V
Missing F15V
Wrong diagnostic by the A board
A P
4 BLINKS
Power Supply output
voltages
Vsus Over Voltage Condition.
P15V Shorted while in operation.
Wrong diagnostic by the A board
P A
6 BLINKS SC Energy Recovery Circuit
An increase or reduction of the Energy Recovery Circuit
output (MID).
Shorted SUB5V.
Wrong diagnostic by the A board.
SC A C
7 BLINKS
Scan Drive Circuit and
Connection between the SC
board and the SC board.
Missing or shorted 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
SC board (SC41, SC42, SC46).
Open or loose connection between connectors SC2/P2
Wrong diagnostic by the A board
Defective panel
SU/SD SC SS A/Panel
8 BLINKS
Sustain Drive Circuit and
Connection between the SS
board and the Panel.
Abnormality of the sustain drive circuit.
Open or loose connection between the SS/SS2 Boards.
and FPCs from the panel (SS52 SS54 SS55 SS57).
Open or loose connection between connectors C10/C20 or
C26/C36.
Wrong diagnostic by the A board

SS A C3 Panel
Slide 4
Power LED Error Code Definition (2 of 2)
LIST OF BOARDS POSSIBLY CASUSING THE FAILURE
POWER LED
ERROR
CODE
CIRCUIT MONITORED
CONDITIONS TRIGGERING
THE SHUTDOWN
#1 Suspect #2 #3 Occasionally
#4
Not Often
9 BLINKS
Discharge Control Circuit
DDC (IC9300)
Failure of IC9300
Wrong diagnostic by the A board
A
10 BLINKS SUB3.3V_Sense (OVP)
Over Voltage Condition of SUB5V or SUB3.3V
Wrong diagnostic by the A board.
A
12 BLINKS Audio Amp. Circuit
Defective Speaker/Subwoofer
Pinched Speaker Wire
Wrong diagnostic by the A board
A
Speakers/
Subwoofer

13 BLINKS
IC8000 Internal
Communication
Defective A board A

Slide 5
IC8000-1
Peaks
LD4
Standby
uCOM
System
uCOM
AD15
PANEL_SOS
9
SC_SOS6
12
8
11
SS_SOS8
SOS_DCC_S (9)
SC_SOS7
10
Normal : all input = L
(output = L )
SS
A33
5
A20
3
6
SC
IC9300
N2
(Analog output)
6 9 blinks
SC_UHZ
18 17 9
SC
A20
W3
(If no signal,
Discharge Reset
: 6/8 blinks)
13 14
T4
AF16
PDP_DRVRST
A31
55
C
3.3V_DET
DRVRST
(If no 3.3V in C1/C2-PCB,
Discharge Reset
: 6/8 blinks)
D_UHZ
7
AG3
SUB3.3V
AD16
FFC_OFF_DET(6)
TC-P**ST50/UT50
(TNPH0989**)
Protection Circuit Block Diagram 1 of 2 (TC-P50ST50)
A32
1 W28
P3.3V
SOS
2 blinks
AE20
Q9201
Q9201
P15V
M28
C24
3 blinks
2 Blinks
if P15 is
missing
3 Fast
Blinks
At plug-in
if SUB3.3
is missing
P15V
Missing 2 Blinks
Shorted 3 Blinks
IC5000
REG
(STB3.3V)
RESET
SUB3.3V
Missing 3 Blinks
At plug-in
Shorted
P15V
Det. Circuit
SUB3.3V
Det. Circuit
N
SOS
Slide 6
Blink Code/Voltage Condition (TC-P50ST50 - TC-P50UT50)
Slide 7

No. of Blinks
Voltage Condition
TC-P50UT50 TC-P50ST50
Missing 2 Blinks 2 Blinks
Shorted
No power. The LED turns on
briefly and then it goes off
immediately
3 Fast Blinks
P15V


Missing 3 Fast Blinks at Plug-in 3 Fast Blinks at Plug-in
Shorted 3 Fast Blinks at Plug-in 3 Fast Blinks at Plug-in
SUB3.3V
Over Voltage
Dead. Power LED never
turns on
10 Blinks

Missing 3 Fast Blinks at Plug-in 3 Fast Blinks at Plug-in
Shorted 6 Blinks After 11sec. 6 Blinks After 11sec.
SUB5V
Over Voltage
Dead. Power LED never
turns on
10 Blinks

IC8000-2
Peaks
LD4
Standby
uCOM
System
uCOM
STB3.3V
SOS
10 blinks
AA15
Q8771
Q8771
SUB3.3V
FAN_SOS
H6
ALL_OFF(P_SOS4)
A6
4
P
AE15
4 blinks
SUB5V
TC-P**ST50/UT50
(TNPH0989**)
SUB3.3V
SOUND_SOS
12blinks
IC4900
Audio
AMP
22
AD19
IC4901
Audio
AMP
22
Normal= H
(11blinks)
Emergency : 13 blinks
IROM error : quickly 3 blinks
SUB5V &
SUB3.3V
OV Det.
Circuit
10 Blinks if
SUB5V or
SUB3.3V is
too high
SUB5V
Missing 3 Fast
blinks at
plug-in
Shorted 6 blinks
after 11 sec.
Over Voltage 10 blinks
Protection Circuit Block Diagram 2 of 2 (TC-P50ST50)
Slide 8
Troubleshooting 1 -9 -10 - 13 Blinks Failure
When 1, 9, 10, or 13 blinks occur, replace the A board
Blink
Code
List of boards likely to cause this symptom
No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4
1 A Board
9 Blinks A Board
10 Blinks A Board
13 Blinks A Board
Slide 9
Troubleshooting 2 Blinks Failure (TC-P50ST50)
Yes
Place the positive lead of a voltmeter at pin 13
of connector P6 while the black lead is
connected to ground (Chassis ground). Plug in
the TV and turn it on
No
Does 15V
appears
momentarily
on pin13 of
CN P6?
Start Here
Replace the A
board
Replace the P
board
List of boards likely to cause this
symptom.
Blink
Code
No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4
2 Blinks P A

Slide 10
Find information for TC-
P50UT50 on the next slide)
Troubleshooting 2 Blinks Failure (TC-P50UT50)
Yes
Place the positive lead of a voltmeter at
pin 13 of connector P6 while the black lead
is connected to ground (Chassis ground).
Plug in the TV and turn it on
No
Does 15V appears
momentarily on
pin13 of CN P6?
Start Here
Replace the P
board
List of boards likely to cause this
symptom.
Blink
Code
No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4
2 Blinks P A Panel/C2

Slide 11
Unplug the TV. Check the resistance between TP201 (P3.3V)
on the C2 board and chassis ground.
Replace the A
board
Yes No
Is there a
short
circuit?
Defective
Panel and/or
C2 board
Find information for TC-
P50ST50 on the previous
slide)
Troubleshooting 3 Fast Blinks Failure (TC-P50ST50)
Yes
Unplug the TV. Check for short circuit or low
resistance between pin 13 of connector P6
and ground (Chassis ground).
No
Is there a short
circuit or a
resistance
lower than 1
Kilo-ohm?
Start Here
Replace the P
board
Replace the A
board
List of boards likely to cause this symptom. Blink
Code No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4 No.5
3 Blinks A P SS/SC
Bluetooth
Module
Panel

Is there a short circuit
or a resistance lower
than 1 Kilo-ohm?
Yes
No
Replace the A
board
With the TV still disconnected, remove connector
A6 from the A board and perform the same
resistance check on pin 13 of connector P6.
Reconnect A6 and remove connector SC20
from the SC board and check for short circuit
or low resistance on pin 13 of connector P6.
Is there a
short circuit or
a resistance
lower than 1
Kilo-ohm?
Yes
No
Replace the SC
board
Reconnect SC20 and remove
connector SS33 from the SS board
and check for short circuit or low
resistance on pin 13 of connector P6.
Is there a short
circuit or a
resistance lower
than 1 Kilo-ohm?
Yes
No
Replace the SS
board
Slide 12
Unplug the blue-
tooth module. If the
blinking stops,
change the blue-
tooth module
Reconnect SS33 and remove connector
A31 and A32 from the A board and
check for short circuit or low resistance
on pin 13 of connector P6.
Is there a
short circuit or
a resistance
lower than 1
Kilo-ohm?
Yes
No
If no short
circuit is found
on any of the C
boards, change
the panel
Troubleshooting 3 Fast Blinks Failure At Plug-in (TC-P50UT50)
Yes
Unplug the TV. Connect the negative (Black
lead) of your DC volt- meter on chassis
ground. Place the positive lead of on pin 10 of
connector P6 on the power supply. While
observing the display on your meter, plug-in
the TV.
No
Does 15V
appear briefly?
Start Here
Replace the K
board
Replace the P
board
List of boards likely to cause this symptom. Blink
Code No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4 No.5
3 Blinks A P K
Bluetooth
Module
C3/Panel

Does the TV turn
on and stays on?
No Yes
Unplug the TV and remove connector K1 from the A board.
Plug in the TV and press the power switch on the TV.
Unplug the TV and reconnect K1. Disconnect
connectors A31 and A32 from the A board.
Plug-in the TV.
Is the power
LED blinking
3 or 8 times?
Replace the A
board
Slide 13
Unplug the blue-
tooth module. If the
blinking stops,
change the blue-
tooth module
3 times 8 Times
Defective Panel or/and the C3 board.
To time it takes to isolate the C3 board from the
panel is approx. 30 minutes.
To isolate the C3 board, reconnect A31 and A32
and remove the metal bracket over the C
boards. Disconnect connectors CB12~CB15
from the C3 board and plug-in the TV. If the
power LED stops blinking at plug-in, then the
Panel is defective. If the LED blinks 3 times,
then the C3 board is defective.
Troubleshooting 3 Fast Blinks Failure At Power-On (TC-P50UT50)
1. Unplug the TV.
2. Remove any residual charge from the Vsus and Vda lines. Use a 5W 500ohms resistor.
3. Measure the resistance between chassis ground and pin 1 of connector P11 on the P board. Also measure the
resistance between chassis ground and pin 1 of connector P35 on the P board. (See the picture below for
connectors location.) Note: A dead short or a reading lower than 1K indicates a shorted or partially shorted line.
Slide 14
Is there a short
circuit of the
Vsus or Vda,?
Yes
No
Start Here
Replace the A
board
Shorted
Vda
Shorted
Vsus
Continue on
next slide (A)
Continue on
next slide (B)
POWER SUPPLY
( 1 of 2)
Shorted
Vda
Shorted
Vsus
Unplug connectors P2 and P11, on the P
board. Measure the resistance between pin
1 of connector P11 and ground (Chassis)
With P2 and P11 disconnected,
measure the resistance between
pin1 of connector SC2 on the SC
board and ground (Chassis).
No
Yes
Is there a
short
circuit?
Replace the P
board
Yes
No
Is there a
short
circuit?
With P2 and P11 disconnected,
measure the resistance between
pin1 of connector SS11 on the
SS board and ground (Chassis).
Yes
No
Is there a
short
circuit?
Replace the
SC board
Replace the
SS and the
SC boards
Replace the
SS
Slide 15
From previous
slide (A)
From previous
slide (B)
( 2 of 2)
Yes
No
Replace the P
board
Is there a
short
circuit ?
Unplug the TV and remove
connector P35. Check the
resistance between pin 1 of
connector P35 on the P
board and ground (Chassis).
Replace the Panel (Check
the C boards first for
shorted Vda).
Troubleshooting 4 Blinks Failure
List of boards likely to cause this
symptom.
Blink
Code
No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4
4 Blinks P A

Yes
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
Is there 2V to 3V
(Approx.) momentarily
on pin 4 of CN P6?
Start Here
Replace the A
board
Replace the P
board
Slide 16
Troubleshooting 6 Blinks Failure
List of boards likely to cause this
symptom.
Blink
Code
No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4
6 Blinks SC A

Yes
Verify that all the cables on the SC board are properly seated. Also check the ribbon cables and connectors on the A
and C boards. Unplug the TV and disconnect connector SC20 on the SC board. Plug in the TV and turn it on
No
Did the
number of
blinks change
to 8 blinks?
Start Here
Replace the A
board
Replace the SC
board
6 Blinks
Slide 17
Troubleshooting 7 Blinks (SOS 7)
A 7 blinks shutdown can be caused by a failure of any or a combination of the following boards:
SU/SD, SC, A, or the Panel. Is also possible for the SS board to cause 7 blinks shutdown on this model.
Note: This page indicates the order in which these boards are likely to fail. This information alone is not
enough to diagnose which board is defective. To determine the cause of a 7 blinks failure, follow the
troubleshooting procedure on the following pages.
Most Likely.
SU or SD
2
nd
most
common.
SC
Possibly,
but not
common
A
1 2 3
Order of Failure
SS
Slide 18
Troubleshooting 7 Blinks Failure (TC-P50ST50)
Is the power
LED blinking 7
or 8 times?
8 Times
7 Times
Check the wires between connector P2 on the P board and
SC2 on the SC board. Make sure they are properly seated. If
the problem persists, unplug the TV and remove connector
SS11 from the SS board. Plug-in the TV and turn it on.
Start Here
List of boards likely to cause this symptom. Blink
Code No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4 No. 5 No. 6
SU SC SS A Panel 7
Blinks SD

Is the power
LED blinking 7
or 8 times?
7 Times 8 Times
Unplug the TV and reconnect SS11.
Remove SC20 from the SC board.
Plug-in the TV and turn it on.
Unplug the TV. Reconnect SC20
and follow step #1 of the next slide.
Replace the SS
board
Replace the A
board
Continue on the page after next
Slide 19
Find information for TC-P50UT50 on slides 23~26
Troubleshooting 7 Blinks Failure (F5V/TPSC Resistance Check)
Disconnect the AC prior to making any disconnection or connection. Wait at least 2 minutes before the removal of any connector.
From before the previous page
Unplug SU41 and SD42. Using any of the
VFG Screws (Floating ground screws) as
ground, measure the resistance of pin 2 and
pin 6 of bothSU41 and SD42.
Using any of the VFG screws (Floating ground screws)
as ground, measure the resistance of pin 2 and pin 6 of
either SU41/SC41or SD42/SC42.
If a short circuit is found, proceed with step 2.
If no short circuit is found, isolate the SU and SD boards
as illustrated on the next slide.
1 2
Continue on the next page
Step Step
A short circuit indicates the failure of the
board where it was found.
Note: Change the SU and SD boars together
even if only one is found to be defective.
Slide 20
Unplug the TV and follow step 2 of the
previous slide.
Yes
No
Is there still a
short circuit?
Replace both
the SU and SD
boards
Yes
No
Does the TV
turn on and
stay on with
black screen?
Yes
No
Is there a
short circuit?
From previous page
Replace the SC
board
Yes
No
Does the TV
turn on and
stay on ?
(Black screen)
Replace both
the SU and SD
boards
Replace the SC,
SU, and SD
boards
SU/SD are Defective.
To find out if the SC board is also defective, follow
the procedure to on the next slide to isolate the SU
and SD boards. Plug in the TV and press the
power switch.
Replace the SC
board
Follow the procedure on
the next slide to isolate
the SU and SD boards.
Plug in the TV and press
the power switch.
Slide 21
Troubleshooting 7 Blinks Failure (SU/SD Boards Isolation Procedure)
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.
3. Install the SC50 J ig or just jump pins 1 and 2 of
connector SC50 on the SC board.
Note: Remove the jig or the jumper after
completing the isolation procedure.
Actual SC50 J ig
4. Plug-in the TV and turn it on.
Warning:
When performing this procedure, isolate the SU and SD boards
together at the same time. Do not attempt to isolate the SU or the
SD boards individually. This could cause further damages to the TV
P/N:TZSC09187
Slide 22
Troubleshooting 7 Blinks Failure (TC-P50UT50)
Is the power
LED blinking 7
or 8 times?
8 Times 7 Times
Check the wires between connector P2 on the P board and
SC2 on the SC board. Make sure they are properly seated. If
the problem persists, unplug the TV and remove connector
SC20 from the SC board. Plug-in the TV and turn it on.
Start Here
List of boards likely to cause this symptom. Blink
Code No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4 No. 5 No. 6
SU SC A Panel 7
Blinks SD

Unplug the TV and follow step #1 of
the next slide.
Continue on the page after next
Slide 23
Replace the A
board
Find information for TC-P50ST50 on slides 19~22
Troubleshooting 7 Blinks Failure (F5V/TPSC Resistance Check)
Disconnect the AC prior to making any disconnection or connection. Wait at least 2 minutes before the removal of any connector.
From before the previous page
Unplug SU41 and SD42. Using any of the
VFG Screws (Floating ground screws) as
ground, measure the resistance of pin 2 and
pin 6 of bothSU41 and SD42.
Using any of the VFG screws (Floating ground screws)
as ground, measure the resistance of pin 2 and pin 6 of
either SU41/SC41or SD42/SC42.
If a short circuit is found, proceed with step 2.
If no short circuit is found, isolate the SU and SD boards
1 2
Continue on the next page
Step Step
A short circuit indicates the failure of the
board where it was found.
Note: Change the SU and SD boars together
even if only one is found to be defective.
Slide 24
Unplug the TV and follow step 2 of the
previous slide.
Yes
No
Is there still a
short circuit?
Replace both
the SU and SD
boards
Yes
No
Does the TV
turn on and
stay on with
black screen?
Yes
No
Is there a
short circuit?
From previous page
Replace the SC
board
Yes
No
Does the TV
turn on and
stay on ?
(Black screen)
Replace both
the SU and SD
boards
Replace the SC,
SU, and SD
boards
SU/SD are Defective.
To find out if the SC board is also defective, follow
the procedure to on the next slide to isolate the SU
and SD boards. Plug in the TV and press the
power switch.
Replace the SC
board
Follow the procedure on
the next slide to isolate
the SU and SD boards.
Plug in the TV and press
the power switch.
Slide 25
Troubleshooting 7 Blinks Failure (SU/SD Boards Isolation Procedure)
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.
3. Install the SC50 J ig or just jump pins 1 and 2 of
connector SC50 on the SC board.
Note: Remove the jig or the jumper after
completing the isolation procedure.
Actual SC50 J ig
4. Plug-in the TV and turn it on.
Warning:
When performing this procedure, isolate the SU and SD boards
together at the same time. Do not attempt to isolate the SU or the
SD boards individually. This could cause further damages to the TV
P/N:TZSC09187
Slide 26
Troubleshooting 8 Blinks Failure (TC-P50ST50)
List of boards likely to cause this
symptom.
Blink
Code
No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4
8 Blinks SS A SS2 Panel

Yes
Check all the cables between the SS/SS2 boards (SS52, SS54 ~SS57) and the panel. Make sure
they are properly seated in the connectors. Unplug the TV and disconnect SS33 on the SS board.
Plug in the TV and turn it on
No
If all connections between the
SS/SS2 boards are confirmed
OK, replace the A board
Does the TV
turn on and
stay on?
Start Here
Yes No
Is
continuity
ok?
Replace the
SS2 board
Check connections between
the SS board and the panel.
Check also connections
between the SS2 and the SS
board and the panel. If ok,
then replace the panel
Check for continuity between pins 1 and
2 of connectors SS54 ~SS57on the SS2
board. Do not plug in the TV.
Yes
No Is continuity
ok in all the
connectors?
SS52
SS
SS2
SS54
Unplug the TV. Check for continuity between
pins 1 and 2 of connector SS52 on the SS
board. Do not plug in the TV.
Slide 27
Find information for TC-
P50UT50 on the next slide)
6 or 8
blinks
Troubleshooting 8 Blinks Failure (TC-P50UT50)
List of boards likely to cause this
symptom.
Blink
Code
No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4
8 Blinks SS A Panel

Yes
Check all the cables between the SS board (SS52 ~SS57) and the panel.
Make sure they are properly seated in the connectors. Unplug the TV and
disconnect SS33 on the SS board. Plug in the TV and turn it on.
No
Replace the A
board
Does the TV
turn on and
stay on?
Start Here
Yes
No
Is continuity
OK in all the
connectors?
Replace the SS
board
Check connections between
the SS board and the panel. If
ok, then replace the panel
Unplug the TV. Check for continuity
between pins 1 and 2 of connectors
SS52 ~SS57on the SS board. Do not
plug in the TV.
Slide 28
Unplug the TV. Check the resistance between
TP101 on the C1 board and chassis ground.
Yes No
Is there a
short
circuit?
Defective
Panel
8 Blinks
Find information for TC-
P50ST50 on the previous slide)
6 Blinks
Replace the A
board
Troubleshooting 12 Blinks Failure
List of boards likely to cause this symptom. Blink
Code No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4
12
Blinks
A
Speaker/
Subwoofer


Yes
Unplug the TV and remove connector A12 from the A board. Plug in the TV and turn it on
No
Is the TV still
shutting down
with 12 blinks?
Start Here
Disconnect the speakers
one at a time to
determine which one is
bad
Replace the A
board
Slide 29
TC-P50ST50
Troubleshooting No Power/Dead Unit (Power LED is Off)
Does the AC relay
clicks after the TV is plugged
into the AC line?
Is the TV turning On
Is there 5V present
when the TV is plugged into
the AC line?
Replace
the A board
Replace
The K board (Check
Wires between A1
and S1)
Replace
The P board
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
NO
NO
NO
NO
Unplug the TV.
Place your volt-
meter on pin 1 of
connector P6. Plug
in the TV and press
the power switch
Is there
2 3V
present when
the power
button is
pressed?
Unplug the TV and disconnect
A1 on the A board. Plug in the
TV press the power switch on
the TV (Not the remote
control).
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
Replace
The P board.
(Check the AC Cord)
Unplug the TV and disconnect
A1 on the A board. Plug in the
TV but do not turn the power on
Does the relay
click now?
Yes NO
Replace
the A board
Start Here
Make sure the connectors on the P board are properly seated. Plug-in the TV but do not turn the power on.
Slide 30
2012 Plasma TVs Behavior After Connectors Removal
Any Combination of A20 A31 and A32
8 Blinks
Slide 31
TV Behavior When Connectors are Removed on the SC and SS boards
Connector on
The SC Board
Connector on
The SS Board
TC-P50ST50 TC-P50UT50


SC2 7 Blinks 7 Blinks
SC20 8 Blinks 8 Blinks
SS11 8 Blinks 8 Blinks
SS33
The TV stays on with
black screen.
The TV stays on with
black screen.
SC2 SC20 8 Blinks 8 Blinks
SC2 SS11 3 Fast Blinks 7 Blinks
SC2 SS33 3 Fast Blinks 7 Blinks
SC20 SS11

8 Blinks 8 Blinks
SC20
SS33 6 Blinks After 11 Sec. of
Being on.
6 Blinks After 11 Sec. of
Being on.
SS11
SS33 The TV Stays on With
Black Screen
The TV Stays on With
Black Screen
SC2 SC20 SS11

3 Fast Blinks 8 Blinks
SC2 SC20
SS33 6 Blinks After 11 Sec. of
Being on.
6 Blinks After 11 Sec. of
Being on.
SC2 SC20 SS11 SS33 3 Fast Blinks
6 Blinks After 11 Sec. of
Being on.
SC20 SS11 SS33
6 Blinks After 11 Sec. of
Being on.
6 Blinks After 11 Sec. of
Being on.
SC2 SS11 SS33 3 Fast Blinks 7 Blinks

TC-P50ST50
Behavior Comparison Between 2010 and 2011 Models
When the TV Fail with Shorted Vsus, Vda, or P15V
Slide 32
Behavior Comparison Between 2011 and 2012 Models When The TV Fails With Shorted Vsus, Vda, or P15V

Year
2011 2012

Series
X S ST GT - VT30 TC-P50UT50 TC-P50ST50 --
Vsus 7 Blinks
Vda
Locked Solid
Red LED
7 Blinks 3 Fast Blinks
No SOS. The
TV stays on
with black
screen.

Shorted
P15
Locked Solid
Red LED
(14 Blinks, If TV is
Turned On After the 2
nd

Relay Click)
The TV
does not
turn on.
The TV does not
shut down. It tries
to turn on (the LED
briefly turns on),
then it goes off.
The TV does
not turn on.
The TV does not shut
down. It tries to turn
on (the LED briefly
turns on), then it
goes off.
3 Fast Blinks



Video/Lines Troubleshooting
Slide 33
Troubleshooting Picture Distortions
Slide 34
Troubleshooting Picture Distortions
Slide 35
Troubleshooting Horizontal Line Problem
SS,SS2
SS,SS2
SU
SU
PDP panel
SC
SC
Scan Drive
Pulse timing is shifted each horizontal electrode.

SCAN
DRIVE
IC
1 line abnormal
SD
SD
Sustain Drive
All the lines are same waveform.
All the lines are connected mutually.
SS board doesn't cause
horizontal lines problems. All
the electrodes on SS board are
common.
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.
When FFC is damaged, it is needed to
replace the panel The FFC is bonded
to the panel directly.
Slide 36
Test Patterns
Slide 37
Defective Panel Drive IC
Slide 38
The End
Slide 39