Tcon Training
Tcon Training
Tcon Training
Table Of Contents
1) The T
T-CON
CON Heat Sink Shield
Shield. [Pg 3]
2) What is a T-CON, (TFT Controller)? [Pg 6]
3) What Voltage source does the T-CON use? [Pg 8]
4) What Voltages does the T-CON generate? [Pg 10]
5) What is an LVDS Cable (Low Voltage Differential Signal)? [Pg 12]
6) What is the Difference between a T
T-CON
CON and a 3D FRC T
T-CON?
CON? [Pg 17]
7) How to Troubleshoot a T-CON board. [Pg 20]
8) Some T-CONs Route the P-DIM (Dimming Signals) to the Inverter. [Pg 31]
9)) What is the p
purpose
p
of the Blue LED on some T-CONs? [[Pg
g 36]]
LVDS
LVDS
3D (2010)
LVDS LVDS
Chocolate
FL6
EMI
Filter
2) WHAT IS A T-CON?
1) The T
T-CON
CON Heat Sink Shield
Shield. [Pg 3]
2) What is a T-CON, (TFT Controller)? [Pg 6]
3) What Voltage source does the T-CON use? [Pg 8]
4) What Voltages does the T-CON generate? [Pg 10]
5) What is an LVDS Cable (Low Voltage Differential Signal)? [Pg 12]
6) What is the Difference between a T
T-CON
CON and a 3D FRC T
T-CON?
CON? [Pg 17]
7) How to Troubleshoot a T-CON board. [Pg 20]
8) Some T-CONs Route the P-DIM (Dimming Signals) to the Inverter. [Pg 31]
9)) What is the p
purpose
p
of the Blue LED on some T-CONs? [[Pg
g 36]]
T-CON
T-CON
12V
Power
Supply
12V
Main
Board
10
TFT PANEL
T-CON
T-CON
T
CON
12V
Power
P
Supply
12V
11
Main
Board
12
LVDS
LVDS
Example: 37LH55
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14
To unlock, press in
on the two sides
To unlock,
unlock press in
on the two sides
To unlock, press in
on the two sides
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Pin
Label
Run
Diode
Check
Pin
Label
Run
Diode
Check
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
24
RRXA4-
1.26V
1.67V
3D_Sync_Out
0.03V
2.34V
25
RRXA4+
1.08V
1.67V
*V_SYNC
3.33V
1V
26
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
SDA3_3.3V
3.34V
1.73V
27
n/c
n/c
n/c
SCL3_3.3V
3.34V
1.73V
28
RRXB0-
1.19V
1.67V
FRC_RESET
3.32V
Open
29
RRXB0+
1.19V
1.67V
n/c
n/c
n/c
30
RRXB1-
1.19V
1.67V
3DTV
0V
Open
31
RRXB1+
1.16V
1.67V
3D DIM
3D_DIM
0V
Open
32
RRXB2
RRXB2-
1 2V
1.2V
1 67V
1.67V
10
3D_DIM_2
0.05V
Open
33
RRXB2+
1.14V
1.67V
11
n/c
n/c
n/c
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Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
12
RRXA0-
1.17V
1.67V
35
RRXBCK-
1.16V
1.67V
13
RRXA0+
1.19V
1.67V
36
RRXBCK+
1.2V
1.67V
14
RRXA1-
1.19V
1.67V
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Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
15
RRXA1+
1.17V
1.67V
38
RRXB3-
1.22V
1.67V
16
RRXA2-
1.22V
1.67V
39
RRXB3+
1.14V
1.67V
17
RRXA2+
1.14V
1.67V
40
RRXB4-
1.26V
1.67V
18
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
41
RRXB4+
1.09V
1.67V
19
RRXACK-
1.16V
1.67V
42-46
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
20
RRXACK+
1.20V
1.67V
47
n/c
n/c
n/c
21
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
48-51
PANEL_VCC
11.59V
Open
22
RRXA3-
1.20V
1.67V
23
RRXA3+
1.14V
1.67V
P802
T-CON/3D
12V
T-CON/3D B+
Diode Check taken with meter in Diode Mode with all Connectors Removed
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3D FRC T-CON
Typical T-CON
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P802
P101 n/c
FPGA
P803
TFT
Driver
TFT
Driver
Check pins
1 or 2 (12V)
To the panel
P805
19
20
21
24V
Stand-By 3.5V
12V
Pin
Label
STBY
Run
Diode Check
PWR-ON
0V
3.4V
2.79V
2-4
24V
0V
25V
OL
5-8
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
9-12
3.5V_ST
3.56V
3.51V
1.15V
13-15
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
16
GND/VSYNC
n/c
n/c
OL
17
12V
0V
12.01V
2.09V
18
DRV-ON
0V
3.24V
1.54V
19
12V
0V
12.01V
2.09V
20
A-DIM
n/c
n/c
OL
21
12V
0V
12 01V
12.01V
2 09V
2.09V
22
PDIM-1
0V
0.2V~3.3V
2.4V
23
n/c
n/c
n/c
OL
24
Err OUT
n/c
n/c
OL
PWR_ON Step 1:
Turns on the
Power Supply. 1
Steps 1 and 3 of the
three step Turn On
Process go to the
Power Supply
DRV_ON Step 3:
Turns on the
3
Backlights.
Note: We will discuss the 2nd step of the turn on sequence next.
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No Picture problem, Checking the T-CONs Voltage from the Main board 1 of 2
During Step 2 of the Turn On sequence, Panel_CTL turns on the 12V to the T-CON. Once you have
confirmed that the Main board is receiving the correct voltages, you need to confirm that the T-CON is
receiving
i i itits operational
ti
l voltage.
lt
The
Th b
bestt way tto check
h k iis tto b
begin
i with
ith th
the LVDS cable
bl ffrom th
the M
Main
i tto th
the
T-CON. It will have a test point for the 12V to the T-CON. Look on the left or right side for 4 pins tied
together, this will be the 12V test point. In some cases when the set has two LVDS cables, look on the LVDS
cable with the most pins (usually 51). Then look on the left or right side for 4 pins tied together. This will be
point. ((The LVDS cable with the fewer pins
p
will not be carrying
y g any
y DC voltage).
g )
the 12V test p
Tip: Some models use the first and last pin as ground. This is easy to verify with a DVM in ohms.
Tip: Some models use a plug in type of connector instead of a ribbon cable. In this case you can not tell if
the 4 pins are tied together, so with the set turned on, just measure pin 2 and/or the next to the last
pin for 12V on the LVDS connector with the most pins if there is more than one LVDS connection.
12V TO THE T-CON:
Here is an example of how the
T-CON 12V is routed to the
LVDS connector. You will note
that pins 48 through 51 are
carrying the 12V to the T-CON.
In this case it is not possible
visually to determine that the
last 4 pins are tied together
together.
This is where you would
measure the 2nd and the next to
the last pin for 12V.
PANEL_VCC
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No Picture problem, Checking the T-CONs Voltage from the Main board 2 of 2
During Step 2 of the Turn On sequence, Panel_CTL turns on the 12V to the T-CON. For an internal look at
the circuitry involved in generating the 12V for the T-CON, look at the circuit shown in the example below.
H
Here
iis an example
l off h
how th
the T
T-CON
CON 12V iis switched
it h d on/off
/ ff on th
the M
Main
i b
board.
d Wh
When th
the Mi
Microprocessor
outputs Panel_CTL it is routed to Q505 which turns on. The Collector current goes high and the collector
voltage goes low. This drops the base of Q506 low and Q506 turns off. This allows the 12V from the Power
Supply routed through L511 to pull up the Gate of Q507 via R558. Q507 has the 12V on its Source.
Q507 switches on it outputs
p
the 12V to the T-CON through
g the LVDS connector which was explained
p
When Q
on the previous page.
Example from 55LW5600
PANEL_VCC
12V
High
Low
PANEL_CTL
From Micro.
High
g
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T-CON from
42LV5500
12V Fuse
F1
T CON from
T-CON
f
42LV5500
25
VCC
Silk
Screen
Label
The left coil L1 is filtering the 12V input to the
DC-to-DC converter.
The right hand coil L2 is filtering VCC which is 3.3V
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IC600
DC-to-DC
Converter
Example
p from
LX9500 series
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2
4
Disconnect both
LVDS
S Cab
Cables
es
31
32
33
Label
Run
Diode Test
n/c
n/c
n/c
SCAN 1
0.67V~2.4V
Open
SCAN 2
0.67V~2.4V
Open
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
CN3
Tip: When dealing with a dim picture, another trick you can use for troubleshooting this type of P-DIM routing is to
power off and disconnect the small cable between the T-CON to the Inverter and then turn the set back on.
turn the p
This will defeat the P-DIM control signal and the backlights should now go to maximum brightness.
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Tip: When dealing with a dim picture, a trick you can use for troubleshooting this type of P-DIM routing is to turn
the power off and disconnect CN8 and CN9 on the T-CON and then turn the set back on.
This will defeat the P-DIM and Local Dimming control signals and
th b
the
backlights
kli ht should
h ld now go to
t maximum
i
brightness.
b i ht
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LD1
Blue LED
Noticing
g that the
LED lights and then
goes off is a good
indication that the
12V to the T-CON
has arrived
arrived.
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