29PT6441 85 PDF
29PT6441 85 PDF
29PT6441 85 PDF
Proper service and repair is important to the safe, reliable operation of all Philips
Consumer Electronics Company** Equipment. The service procedures recommended by
Philips and described in this service manual are effective methods of performing service
operations. Some of these service operations require the use of tools specially designed
for the purpose. The special tools should be used when and as recommended.
It is important to note that this manual contains various CAUTIONS and NOTICES
which should be carefully read in order to minimize the risk of personal injury to service
personnel. The possibility exists that improper service methods may damage the
equipment. It also is important to understand that these CAUTIONS and NOTICES
ARE NOT EXHAUSTIVE. Philips could not possibly know, evaluate and advise the
service trade of all conceivable ways in which service might be done, or of the possible
hazardous consequences of each way. Consequently, Philips has not undertaken any such
broad evaluation. Accordingly, a servicer who uses a service procedure or tool which is
not recommended by Philips must first satisfy himself thoroughly that neither his safety
nor the safe operation of the equipment will be jeopardized by the service method
selected.
WARNING
Critical components having special safety characteristics are identified with a or
"S" by the Ref. No. in the parts list and enclosed within a broken line* (where
several critical components are grouped in one area) along with the safety symbol
on the schematics or exploded views. Use of substitute replacement parts which
do not have the same specified safety characteristics may create shock, fire, or other
hazards. Under no circumstances should the original design be modified or altered
without written permission from Philips. Philips assumes no liability, express or
implied, arising out of any unauthorized modification of design. Servicer assumes all
liability.
2. Never release a repaired unit unless all protective devices such as insulators, barriers, covers, strain
reliefs, and other hardware have been installed in accordance with the original design.
3. Soldering and wiring must be inspected to locate possible cold solder joints, solder splashes, sharp solder
points, frayed leads, pinched leads, or damaged insulation (including the ac cord). Be certain to remove
loose solder balls and all other loose foreign particles.
4. Check across-the-line components and other components for physical evidence of damage or
deterioration and replace if necessary. Follow original layout, lead length, and dress.
5. No lead or component should touch a receiving tube or a resistor rated at 1 watt or more. Lead tension
around protruding metal surfaces or edges must be avoided.
6. Critical components having special safety characteristics are identified with an 'S' by the Ref. No. in the
parts list and enclosed within a broken line* (where several critical components are grouped in one area)
along with the safety symbol on the schematic diagrams and /or exploded views.
7. When servicing any unit, always use a separate isolation transformer for the chassis. Failure to use a
separate isolation transformer may expose you to possible shock hazard, and may cause damage to
servicing instruments.
8. Many electronic products use a polarized ac line cord (one wide pin on the plug). Defeating this safety
feature may create a potential hazard to the servicer and the user. Extension cords which do not
incorporate the polarizing feature should never be used.
9. After reassembly of the unit, always perform an ac leakage test or resistance test from the line cord to all
exposed metal parts of the cabinet. Also, check all metal control shafts (with knobs removed), antenna
terminals, handles, screws, etc., to be sure the unit may be safely operated without danger of electrical
shock.
3. Measure the resistance value between the jumpered ac plug and all exposed cabinet parts of the receiver,
such as screw heads, antennas, and control shafts. When the exposed metallic part has a return path to the
chassis, the reading should be between 1 megohm and 5.2 megohms. When the exposed metal does not
have a return path to the chassis, the reading must be infinity. Remove the jumper from the ac line cord.
2. Connect a 1.5k, 10W resistor paralleled by a 0.15uF. capacitor between each exposed metallic cabinet
part and a good earth ground such as a water pipe, as shown below.
3. Use an ac voltmeter with at least 5000 ohms/volt sensitivity to measure the potential across the resistor.
4. The potential at any point should not exceed 0.75 volts. A leakage current tester may be used to make
this test; leakage current must not exceed 0.5mA. If a measurement is outside of the specified limits,
there is a possibility of shock hazard. The receiver should be repaired and rechecked before returning it
to the customer.
5. Repeat the above procedure with the ac plug reversed. (Note: An ac adapter is necessary when a
polarized plug is used. Do not defeat the polarizing feature of the plug.)
OR
With the instrument completely reassembled, plug the ac line cord directly into a 120Vac outlet. (Do not
use an isolation transformer during this test.) Use a leakage current tester or a metering system that
complies with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C101.1 Leakage Current for Appliances and
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 1410, (50.7). With the instrument ac switch first in the on position and
then in the off position, measure from a known earth ground (metal water pipe, conduit, etc.) to all exposed
metal parts of the instrument (antennas, handle brackets, metal cabinet, screw heads, metallic overlays,
control shafts, etc.), especially any exposed metal parts that offer an electrical return path to the chassis.
Any current measured must not exceed 0.5mA. Reverse the instrument power cord plug in the outlet and
repeat the test. See the graphic below.
TV SAFETY NOTES
SAFETY CHECKS
After the original service problem has been corrected, a complete safety check should be made. Be sure to
check over the entire set, not just the areas where you have worked. Some previous servicer may have left
an unsafe condition, which could be unknowingly passed on to your customer. Be sure to check all of the
following:
WARNING: Before removing the CRT anode cap, turn the unit OFF and short the HIGH VOLTAGE to
the CRT DAG ground.
IMPLOSION
1. All picture tubes used in current model receivers are equipped with an integral implosion system.
Care should always be used, and safety glasses worn, whenever handling any picture tube. Avoid
scratching or otherwise damaging the picture tube during installation.
X-RADIATION
1. Be sure procedures and instructions to all your service personnel cover the subject of X-radiation.
Potential sources of X-rays in TV receivers are the picture tube and the high voltage circuits. The
basic precaution which must be exercised is to keep the high voltage at the factory recommended
level.
2. To avoid possible exposure to X-radiation and electrical shock, only the manufacturer's specified
anode connectors must be used.
3. It is essential that the service technician has an accurate HV meter available at all times. The
calibration of this meter should be checked periodically against a reference standard.
4. When the HV circuitry is operating properly there is no possibility of an X-radiation problem. High
voltage should always be kept at the manufacturer's rated value - no higher - for optimum
performance. Every time a color set is serviced, the brightness should be run up and down while
monitoring the HV with a meter to be certain that the HV is regulated correctly and does not exceed
the specified value. We suggest that you and your technicians review test procedures so that HV and
HV regulation are always checked as a standard servicing procedure, and the reason for this prudent
routine is clearly understood by everyone. It is important to use an accurate and reliable HV meter. It
is recommended that the HV reading be recorded on each customer's invoice, which will
demonstrate a proper concern for the customer's safety.
5. When troubleshooting and making test measurements in a receiver with a problem of excessive high
voltage, reduce the line voltage by means of a Variac to bring the HV into acceptable limits while
troubleshooting. Do not operate the chassis longer than necessary to locate the cause of the excessive
HV.
6. New picture tubes are specifically designed to withstand higher operating voltages without creating
undesirable X-radiation. It is strongly recommended that any shop test fixture which is to be used
with the new higher voltage chassis be equipped with one of the new type tubes designed for this
service. Addition of a permanently connected HV meter to the shop test fixture is advisable. The
CRT types used in these new sets should never be replaced with any other types, as this may result in
excessive X-radiation.
7. It is essential to use the specified picture tube to avoid a possible X-radiation problem.
8. Most TV receivers contain some type of emergency "Hold Down" circuit to prevent HV from rising
to excessive levels in the presence of a failure mode. These various circuits should be understood by
all technicians servicing them, especially since many hold down circuits are inoperative as long as
the receiver performs normally.
PARTS REPLACEMENT
Many electrical and mechanical parts in Philips television sets have special safety related
characteristics. These characteristics are often not evident from visual inspection nor can the protection
afforded by them necessarily be obtained by using replacement components rated for higher voltage,
wattage, etc. The use of a substitute part which does not have the same safety characteristics as the
Philips recommended replacement part shown in this service manual may create shock, fire, or other
hazards.
CAUTION: Do not modify any circuit. Service work should be performed only after you are thoroughly
familiar with all of the following safety checks. Risk of potential hazards and injury to the user increases if
safety checks are not adhered to.
Some semiconductor solid state devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components
commonly are called Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices, Examples of typical ES devices are
integrated circuits and some field-effect transistors and semiconductor "chip" components. The following
techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage caused by electrostatic
discharge (ESD).
2. After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ES devices, place the assembly on a conductive
surface such as aluminum foil, to prevent electrostatic charge buildup or exposure of the assembly.
4. Use only an anti-static solder removal device. Some solder removal devices not classified as "antistatic
(ESD protected)" can generate an electrical charge sufficient to damage ES devices.
5. Do not use Freon propelled chemicals. These can generate electrical charges sufficient to damage ES
devices.
6. Do not remove a replacement ES device from its protective package until immediately before you are
ready to install it (most replacement ES devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by
conductive foam, aluminum foil or comparable conductive material).
7. Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a replacement ES device, touch
the protective material to the chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will be installed.
CAUTION: Be sure no power is applied to the chassis or circuit and observe all other safety precautions.
8. Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged replacement ES devices. (Otherwise harmless
motion such as the brushing together of your clothes fabric or the lifting of your feet from a carpeted
floor can generate static electricity (ESD) sufficient to damage an ES device.)
IT MAKES SENSE TO AVOID EXPOSURE TO ELECTRICAL SHOCK. While some sources are
expected to have a possible dangerous impact, others of quite high potential are of limited current and are
sometimes held in less regard.
ALWAYS RESPECT VOLTAGES. While some may not be dangerous in themselves, they can cause
unexpected reactions – reactions that are best avoided. Before reaching into the powered color TV set, it is
best to test the high voltage insulation. It is easy to do, and is just a good service precaution.
BEFORE POWERING UP THE TV WITH THE BACK OFF (or on a test fixture), attach a clip lead to
the CRT DAG ground and to a screwdriver blade that has a well insulated handle. After the TV is powered
on and high voltage has developed, probe the anode lead with the blade, starting at the bottom of the High
Voltage Transformer (flyback – IFT). Move the blade to within two inches of the connector of the CRT. IF
THERE IS AN ARC, YOU FOUND IT THE EASY WAY, WITHOUT GETTING A SHOCK! If
there is an arc to the screwdriver blade, replace the High Voltage Transformer or the lead, (if removable)
whichever is causing the problem.
Note: a. Two (2) people are required to handle this picture tube.
b. Safety Glasses must be worn during this procedure or whenever directly handling a picture tube.
c. Take care in each step not to damage the CRT or the cabinet.
1. Remove the Chassis and the CRT Socket Board Module from the cabinet.
2. A furniture pad or blanket should be positioned on the floor to support only the CRT Face. This pad or
blanket should be high enough to keep the CRT Face approximately 12 to 14 inches off the floor.
3. Using two people, place the cabinet in a front down position with the CRT Face on the pad or blanket.
4. Place padded blocks under each corner of the cabinet to keep it from rocking.
5. Remove the four screws, at the corners of the CRT.
6. With two people lowering the cabinet to the floor, leave the CRT elevated by the pad or blanket.
Note: Take care not to grasp the neck of the CRT during this procedure, as it is extremely fragile.
7. Two (2) people may then lift the CRT from the cabinet.
8. Remove the degaussing coil from the defective CRT and mount on the replacement. Take care to
maintain the exact shape and fit.
To install the new CRT, reverse steps 1 to 7.
Technical Specifications, Connections, and Chassis Overview
Note: Described specifications are valid for the whole product range.
Note: Figures below can deviate slightly from the actual situation, due to different set
executions.
Technical Specifications
Reception
Feature Data
Miscellaneous
Audio output:
Feature Data
•
: 2x5W
: 2 x 10 W
Power supply:
Feature Data
Mains frequency : 60 Hz
Ambient conditions:
Feature Data
Power consumption:
Feature Data
: to 119 W (32”)
Standby : <1W
Connections
Note: The following connector color abbreviations are used (acc. to DIN/IEC 757): Bk=
Black, Bu= Blue, Gn= Green, Gy= Grey, Rd= Red, Wh= White, Ye= Yellow.
Rear Connections
Aerial In
YUV In
AV1 In
AV2 In (SVHS)
1 Ground GND H
2 Ground GND H
3 Y 1 V_pp / 75 ohm jq
1. Set Disassembly
2. Service Position
3. Assembly/Panel Removal
4. Set Re-assembly
Note: Figures below can deviate slightly from the actual situation, due to different set
executions.
Set Disassembly
Warning: Be sure to disconnect the AC power from the set before opening it.
Rear Cover
1. Remove all fixation screws of the rear cover (do not forget the screws that hold
the rear connection panel).
2. Pull the rear cover backwards to remove it.
Service Position
Before placing the Mono Carrier in its service position, remove the Front Interface
assembly/panel (see paragraph “Front Interface Assembly/Panel removal”) and the Side
AV assembly/panel (see paragraph “Side AV Assembly/Panel removal”).
Figure: Service position Mono Carrier
1. Disconnect the degaussing coil [1].
2. Release the two fixation clamps (at the mid left and mid right side of the bracket),
and remove the bracket from the bottom tray, by pulling it backwards [2].
3. Turn the chassis tray 90 degrees counter clockwise.
4. Move the panel bracket somewhat to the left and flip it 90 degrees [3], with the
components towards the CRT.
5. Turn the panel bracket with the rear I/O toward the CRT.
6. Place the hook of the tray in the fixation hole of the cabinet bottom [4] and secure
it.
Assembly/Panel Removal
2. Release the two fixation clamps [3] at the side of the bracket, and lift the panel
out of the bracket (it hinges at one side).
1. Remove the two fixation screws, and remove the complete Side AV assembly.
2. Release the two fixation clamps, and lift the panel out of the bracket.
LTI/CTI Interface Panel Removal
Remove the LTI/CTI Interface panel from the Mono Carrier, by disconnecting it from
connector 1212.
1. Release the two fixation clamps [1] to lift the panel out of the bracket [2].
Set Re-assembly
Note: before you mount the rear cover, perform the following checks:
1. Check whether the AC power cord is mounted correctly in its guiding brackets.
2. Check whether all cables are replaced in their original position
Service Modes, Error Codes, and Fault Finding
Index of this chapter:
1. Test Points
2. Service Modes
3. Problems and Solving Tips (related to CSM)
4. ComPair
5. Error Codes
6. The Blinking LED Procedure
7. Protections
8. Repair Tips
Test Points
This chassis is equipped with test points in the service printing. In the schematics test
points are identified with a rectangle box around Fxxx or Ixxx. These test points are
specifically mentioned in the “Test Point Overview” as “half moons” with a dot in the
center.
Table: Test point overview
Features &
F240, F241, F242 A5
Connectivities
Service Default mode (SDM) and Service Alignment Mode (SAM) offers several
features for the service technician, while the Customer Service Mode (CSM) is used for
communication between the call center and the customer.
This chassis also offers the option of using ComPair, a hardware interface between a
computer and the TV chassis. It offers the abilities of structured troubleshooting, error
code reading, and software version readout for all chassis.
Minimum requirements for ComPair: a Pentium processor, a Windows OS, and a CD-
ROM drive (see also paragraph 'ComPair').
Table: Software cluster overview
12
SW Cluster SW name UOC Type Features
NC
9352
L4LUS1 L04US1_x.y TDA12000 753 CC+BTSC
88557
9352
L4LUS1 L04US1_x.y TDA12001 753 CC+BTSC+CMB+DW
89557
9352
L4LUS1 L04US1_x.y TDA12001 753 CC+BTSC+CMB
35557
U= USA
(NAFTA),
S= Stereo
dBx, CC=
Closed
Caption,
BTSC=
Broadcast
Television
Systems
Committee,
CMB=
Comb
Filter, DW
= Double
Window
Service Default Mode (SDM)
Purpose
Specifications
• Press the following key sequence on the remote control transmitter: “062596”
directly followed by the MENU button (do not allow the display to time out
between entries while keying the sequence).
• Short jumper wires 9252 and 9275 on the family board (see Fig. 8-1) and apply
AC power. Then press the power button (remove the short after start-up).
Caution: Entering SDM by shorting wires 9252 and 9275 will override the +8V-
protection. Do this only for a short period. When doing this, the service-technician
must know exactly what he is doing, as it could damage the television set.
• Or via ComPair.
After entering SDM, the following screen is visible, with SDM in the upper right corner of
the screen to indicate that the television is in Service Default Alignment Mode.
• When you press the MENU button on the remote control, the set will switch on
the normal user menu in the SDM mode.
• On the TV, press and hold the VOLUME DOWN and press the CHANNEL
DOWN for a few seconds, to switch from SDM to SAM and reverse.
How to exit
Switch the set to STANDBY by pressing the POWER button on the remote control
transmitter or the television set.
If you turn the television set off by removing the AC power (i.e., unplugging the
television) without using the POWER button, the television set will remain in SDM when
AC power is re-applied, and the error buffer is not cleared.
Purpose
How to enter
• Press the following key sequence on the remote control transmitter: “062596'
directly followed by the OSD/STATUS button (do not allow the display to time out
between entries while keying the sequence).
• Or via ComPair.
After entering SAM, the following screen is visible, with SAM in the upper right corner of
the screen to indicate that the television is in Service Alignment Mode.
Figure: SAM menu
Menu explanation
1. LLLLL. This represents the run timer. The run timer counts normal operation
hours, but does not count standby hours.
2. AAABCD-X.Y. This is the software identification of the main microprocessor:
§ A = the project name (L04).
§ B = the region: E= Europe, A= Asia Pacific, U= NAFTA, L= LATAM.
§ C = the software diversity:
§ Europe: T= 1 page TXT, F= Full TXT, V= Voice control.
§ LATAM and NAFTA: N= Stereo non-dBx, S= Stereo dBx.
§ Asian Pacific: T= TXT, N= non-TXT, C= NTSC.
§ ALL regions: M= mono, D= DVD, Q= Mk2.
§ D = the language cluster number.
§ X = the main software version number (updated with a major change that
is incompatible with previous versions).
§ Y = the sub software version number (updated with a minor change that is
compatible with previous versions).
3. SAM. Indication of the Service Alignment Mode.
4. Error Buffer. Shows all errors detected since the last time the buffer was erased.
Five errors possible.
5. Option Bytes. Used to set the option bytes. See “Options” in the Alignments
section for a detailed description. Seven codes are possible.
6. Clear. Erases the contents of the error buffer. Select the CLEAR menu item and
press the MENU RIGHT key. The content of the error buffer is cleared.
7. Options. Used to set the option bits. See “Options” in the Alignments section for a
detailed description.
8. AKB. Used to disable (Off) or enable (On) the “black current loop” (AKB= Auto
Kine Bias).
9. Tuner. Used to align the tuner. See “Tuner” in the Alignments section for a
detailed description.
10. White Tone. Used to align the white tone. See “White Tone” in the Alignments
section for a detailed description.
11. Geometry. Used to align the geometry settings of the television. See “Geometry”
in the Alignments section for a detailed description.
12. Audio. No audio alignment is necessary for this television set.
13. NVM Editor. Can be used to change the NVM data in the television set. See table
“NVM data” further on.
14. ComPaIr. Can be used to switch on the television to In System Programming
(ISP) mode, for software uploading via ComPair. Caution: When this mode is
selected without ComPair connected, the TV will be blocked. Remove the AC
power to reset the TV.
How to navigate
• In SAM, select menu items with the MENU UP/DOWN keys on the remote
control transmitter. The selected item will be highlighted. When not all menu
items fit on the screen, use the MENU UP/DOWN keys to display the next /
previous menu items.
• With the MENU LEFT/RIGHT keys, it is possible to:
§ Activate the selected menu item.
§ Change the value of the selected menu item.
§ Activate the selected submenu.
• In SAM, when you press the MENU button twice, the set will switch to the normal
user menus (with the SAM mode still active in the background). To return to the
SAM menu press the MENU or STATUS/EXIT button.
• When you press the MENU key in while in a submenu, you will return to the
previous menu.
To store the settings changed in SAM mode, leave the top level SAM menu by using the
POWER button on the remote control transmitter or the television set.
How to exit
Switch the set to STANDBY by pressing the POWER button on the remote control
transmitter or the television set.
If you turn the television set “off” by removing the AC power (i.e., unplugging the
television) without using the POWER button, the television set will remain in SAM when
AC power is re-applied, and the error buffer is not cleared.
Customer Service Mode (CSM)
Purpose
The Customer Service Mode shows error codes and information on the TV's operation
settings. The call center can instruct the customer (by telephone) to enter CSM in order
to identify the status of the set. This helps the call center to diagnose problems and
failures in the TV set before making a service call.
The CSM is a read-only mode; therefore, modifications are not possible in this mode.
How to enter
To enter CSM, press the following key sequence on the remote control transmitter:
“123654” (do not allow the display to time out between entries while keying the
sequence).
Upon entering the Customer Service Mode, the following screen will appear:
How to exit
Picture Problems
Note: The problems described below are all related to the TV settings. The procedures
used to change the value (or status) of the different settings are described.
If:
• The picture improves when you have press the AUTO PICTURE button on the
remote control transmitter, or
• The picture improves when you enter the Customer Service Mode,
Then:
1. Press the AUTO PICTURE button on the remote control transmitter repeatedly (if
necessary) to choose PERSONAL picture mode.
2. Press the MENU button on the remote control transmitter. This brings up the
normal user menu.
3. In the normal user menu, use the MENU UP/DOWN keys to highlight the
PICTURE sub menu.
4. Press the MENU LEFT/RIGHT keys to enter the PICTURE sub menu.
5. Use the MENU UP/DOWN keys (if necessary) to select BRIGHTNESS.
6. Press the MENU LEFT/RIGHT keys to increase or decrease the BRIGHTNESS
value.
7. Use the MENU UP/DOWN keys to select PICTURE.
8. Press the MENU LEFT/RIGHT keys to increase or decrease the PICTURE value.
9. Press the MENU button on the remote control transmitter twice to exit the user
menu.
10. The new PERSONAL preference values are automatically stored.
White line around picture elements and text
If:
The picture improves after you have pressed the AUTO PICTURE button on the remote
control transmitter,
Then:
1. Press the AUTO PICTURE button on the remote control transmitter repeatedly (if
necessary) to choose PERSONAL picture mode.
2. Press the MENU button on the remote control transmitter. This brings up the
normal user menu.
3. In the normal user menu, use the MENU UP/DOWN keys to highlight the
PICTURE sub menu.
4. Press the MENU LEFT/RIGHT keys to enter the PICTURE sub menu.
5. Use the MENU UP/DOWN keys to select SHARPNESS.
6. Press the MENU LEFT key to decrease the SHARPNESS value.
7. Press the MENU button on the remote control transmitter twice to exit the user
menu.
8. The new PERSONAL preference value is automatically stored.
Snowy picture
Check CSM line 6. If this line reads “Not Tuned”, check the following:
If:
• The picture improves after you have pressed the AUTO PICTURE button on the
remote control transmitter,
Then:
1. Press the AUTO PICTURE button on the remote control transmitter repeatedly (if
necessary) to choose PERSONAL picture mode.
2. Press the MENU button on the remote control transmitter. This brings up the
normal user menu.
3. In the normal user menu, use the MENU UP/DOWN keys to highlight the
PICTURE sub menu.
4. Press the MENU LEFT/RIGHT keys to enter the PICTURE sub menu.
5. Use the MENU UP/DOWN keys to select COLOR.
6. Press the MENU RIGHT key to increase the COLOR value.
7. Press the MENU button on the remote control transmitter twice to exit the user
menu.
8. The new PERSONAL preference value is automatically stored.
If:
• The picture improves after you have pressed the AUTO PICTURE button on the
remote control transmitter,
Then:
1. Press the AUTO PICTURE button on the remote control transmitter repeatedly (if
necessary) to choose PERSONAL picture mode.
2. Press the MENU button on the remote control transmitter. This brings up the
normal user menu.
3. In the normal user menu, use the MENU UP/DOWN keys to highlight the
PICTURE sub menu.
4. Press the MENU LEFT/RIGHT keys to enter the PICTURE sub menu.
5. Use the MENU UP/DOWN keys to select PICTURE.
6. Press the MENU LEFT key to decrease the PICTURE value.
7. Press the MENU button on the remote control transmitter twice to exit the user
menu.
8. The new PERSONAL preference value is automatically stored.
ComPair
Introduction
ComPair (Computer Aided Repair) is a service tool for Philips Consumer Electronics
products. ComPair is a further development on the European DST (service remote
control), which allows faster and more accurate diagnostics. ComPair has three big
advantages:
• ComPair helps you to quickly get an understanding on how to repair the chassis in a
short time by guiding you systematically through the repair procedures.
• ComPair allows very detailed diagnostics (on I2C level) and is therefore capable of
accurately indicating problem areas. You do not have to know anything about I2C
commands yourself because ComPair takes care of this.
• ComPair speeds up the repair time since it can automatically communicate with the
chassis (when the microprocessor is working) and all repair information is directly
available. When ComPair is installed together with the SearchMan electronic manual of
the defective chassis, schematics and PWBs are only a mouse click away.
Specifications
The ComPair faultfinding program is able to determine the problem of the defective
television. ComPair can gather diagnostic information in two ways:
How To Connect
1. First, install the ComPair Browser software (see the Quick Reference Card for
installation instructions).
2. Connect the RS232 interface cable between a free serial (COM) port of your PC
and the PC connector (marked with “PC”) of the ComPair interface.
3. Connect the mains adapter to the supply connector (marked with “POWER 9V
DC”) of the ComPair interface.
4. Switch the ComPair interface “off”.
5. Switch the television set “off” with the Power switch.
6. Connect the ComPair interface cable between the connector on the rear side of
the ComPair interface (marked with “I2C”) and the ComPair (or Service)
connector at the rear side of the TV (for its location see figure 8 item “D”).
7. Plug the mains adapter in a mains outlet, and switch the interface “on”. The
green and red LEDs light up together. The red LED extinguishes after approx. 1
second while the green LED remains lit.
8. Start the ComPair program and read the “Introduction” chapter.
How To Order
Note: If you encounter any problems, contact your local support desk.
Error Codes
The error code buffer contains all errors detected since the last time the buffer was
erased. The buffer is written from left to right. When an error occurs that is not yet in the
error code buffer, it is displayed at the left side and all other errors shift one position to
the right.
Note: If you exit SAM by disconnecting the AC power from the television set, the error
buffer is not reset.
Error Codes
In case of non-intermittent faults, write down the errors present in the error buffer and
clear the error buffer before you begin the repair. This ensures that old error codes are
no longer present.
If possible, check the entire contents of the error buffer. In some situations, an error
code is only the result of another error and not the actual cause of the problem (for
example, a fault in the protection detection circuitry can also lead to a protection).
Table: Error code overview
2411,
2412,
X-Ray/Over-voltage
1 Not applicable 2413, A2
protection (US only)
6404,
6411, 6412
3466,
Vertical guard 7451,
3 Not applicable A2
protection 7452,
7453, 7454
7200,
6 I2C bus General I2C error A4
3207, 3214
7 Not applicable - - -
8 Not applicable - - -
13 Not applicable - - -
17 Not applicable - - -
18 Not applicable - - -
Using this procedure, you can make the contents of the error buffer visible via the front
LED. This is especially useful when there is no picture.
When the SDM is entered, the front LED will blink the contents of the error-buffer:
• When all the error-codes are displayed, the sequence finishes with a LED blink of
1.5 seconds,
• The sequence starts again.
Protections
If a fault situation is detected, an error code will be generated; and, if necessary, the
television set will go into protection mode. Blinking of the red LED at a frequency of 3
Hz indicates the protection mode. In some error cases, the microprocessor does not put
the set in protection mode. The error codes of the error buffer and the blinking LED
procedure can be read via the Service Default Menu (SDM), or via ComPair.
To get a quick diagnosis the chassis has three service modes implemented:
Notes:
• It is assumed that the components are mounted correctly with correct values and
no bad solder joints.
• Before any fault finding actions, check if the correct options are set.
NVM Editor
In some cases, it can be handy if one directly can change the NVM contents. This can
be done with the “NVM Editor” in SAM mode. In the next table, the default NVM values
are given.
Address Value
NAFTA Region
(dec) (hex)
EW (EW width) 19 25
HS (Horizontal shift) 21 1A
HP (Horizontal parallelogram) 22 1F
HB (Horizontal Bow) 23 1F
TC (EW trapezium) 26 1A
VS (Vertical slope) 27 25
VA (Vertical amplitude) 28 1E
SC (S-Correction) 29 19
VX (Vertical Zoom) 31 19
VL (Vertical linearity) 33 20
60 Hz Vertical amplitude 42 40
YD & CL 43 58
NVM_TABLE_VERSION 60 19
OPTION_TABLE_VERSION 61 8
CVI_BLOR 62 15
CVI_BLOG 63 0F
TXT Brightness 64 17
SPR, WS 140 0
NVM_SOC_SMD 142 3
CCC_Preset_Gain_Red 143 1F
CCC_Preset_Gain_Green 144 1F
CCC_Preset_Gain_Blue 145 1F
NVM_FMWS 149 3
NVM_ASD_SC1_THR 150 10
NVM_CRYSTAL_ALIGN 208 3F
Quick check:
Quick check:
E.g. AV1 is available but not able to enter to AV1: Check if the option setting is correct.
1. Check that continuity of signal is there from the SCART/Cinch input to the input
of the Hercules.
2. If continuity is there and still no audio, check that option settings are correct.
3. If logic setting is correct and still no audio, proceed to Audio Decoder/Processor
troubleshooting section.
Tuner and IF
No Picture
No Picture, No Sound
Below are some guidelines for troubleshooting of the Micro Controller function. Normally
Micro Controller should be checked when there is a problem of startup.
1. Check that both +3.3 V_dc and +1.8 V_dc are present.
2. Check that crystal oscillator is working.
3. Check that Power Good signal is at “high” logic, normal operation.
4. Check that Hercules is not in standby mode. Pin 15 of Hercules should be 0
V_dc.
5. Make sure H-drive pulse is there. This can be checked at resistor R3239. If H-
drive does not exist, remove resistor R3239 to check if there is loading.
Note: When the set shuts down after a few second after power “on”, the main cause is
that Vg2 not aligned properly, try adjusting Vg2 during the few seconds of power “on”.
Video Processing
No Picture
When “no picture in RF”, first check if the microprocessor is functioning ok in section
“Controller”. If that is ok, follow the next steps.
When “no picture in AV”, first check if the video source selection is functioning ok in
section “Source Selection”. If that is ok, follow the next steps.
1. Put Option Byte 2 bit 4 to “0”; if video signal is not available, then check fault
finding section “Controller”, Section “Source Selection”, and steps above.
2. If video is available but not correct, put Option Byte 2 bit 4 to “1”, then check if
LTI panel is present. If not, put LTI panel in the main chassis (connector 1221).
3. If LTI panel is in main chassis, check cable between LTI panel and main chassis
(position is 1206). If it is connected, then the LTI panel is faulty, replace it.
For sets with Scavem, and Scavem does not work, follow steps below:
1. Check Scavem coil connector (position is 1361) if connected; if not, connect it.
2. If connected, check NVM “bit storage” byte 1 bit 7; if it is not “1”, set it to “1”.
3. If it is “1”, then check the data of the NVM addresses as in the next table. If the
data is not correct, then set these addresses to diagram values.
4. If it still not works, track Scavem output from pin64 of Hercules to CRT panel.
SPR, WS 140 8C 00
NVM_SOC_SMD 142 8E 03
Audio Processing
No Sound
1. Check pin 99 and 100 for SIF signal (for QSS) or pin 104 and 105 for video with
SIF (for Inter-Carrier)
2. If signal is not present, check for the QSS/FMI bit settings. Check also the NVM
data.
3. If signals are present and still no audio, check the audio supply voltage +8V are
present.
4. If still no audio signal at Hercules output, Hercules is faulty.
No AV audio.
Note: If there is audio signal at Hercules output and no audio at loudspeaker, proceed to
Audio Amplifier troubleshooting methods.
Audio Amplifier
Note:
• The Service Default Mode (SDM) and Service Alignment Mode (SAM) are
described in chapter 5 “Service Modes, ...”.
• Menu navigation is done with the CURSOR UP, DOWN, LEFT, or RIGHT keys of
the remote control transmitter.
Focusing
1. Tune the set to a circle or crosshatch test pattern (use an external video pattern
generator).
2. Choose picture mode NATURAL (or MOVIES) with the SMART PICTURE button
on the remote control transmitter.
3. Adjust the FOCUS potentiometer (see figure “Top view family board”) until the
vertical lines at 2/3 from east and west, at the height of the centerline, are of
minimum width without visible haze.
Software Alignments and Settings
• Press the following key sequence on the remote control transmitter: “062596'
directly followed by the OSD/STATUS button (do not allow the display to time out
between entries while keying the sequence).
• Or via ComPair.
The SAM menu will now appear on the screen. Select one of the following alignments:
• Options
• Tuner
• White Tone
• Geometry
• Audio
Options
Options are used to control the presence/absence of certain features and hardware.
An Option Byte represents a number of different options. Changing these bytes directly,
makes it possible to set all options very quickly. All options are controlled via seven
option bytes. Select the option byte (OP1.. OP7) with the MENU UP/DOWN keys, and
enter the new value.
Leaving the OPTION submenu saves the changes in the Option Byte settings. Some
changes will only take effect after the set has been switched “off” and “on” with the AC
power switch (cold start).
How to calculate the value of an Option Byte
• Check the status of the single option bits (OB): are they enabled (1) or disabled
(0).
• When an option bit is enabled (1) it represents a certain value (see column “Bit
value” in table below). When an option bit is disabled, its value is 0.
• The total value of an Option Byte (decimal) is formed by the sum of its eight
option bits. The factory values are printed on a sticker on the CRT.
7 Philips Tuner 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 FM Radio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 LNA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 ATS(EU) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 ACI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 UK PNP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 Virgin Mode 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 China 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Decimal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
-
25PT6341/85 26PW6341/37 27MS6341/37 27PT5441/37 27PT6441/37 28PW6341/85 29PT6441/44 29PT6441/85
7 SC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 Green_UI 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
5 Channel Naming 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 LTI 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0
3 Tilt 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0
2 Fine Tuning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 Hue 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Decimal 1 25 65 1 1 25 1 1
-
25PT6341/85 26PW6341/37 27MS6341/37 27PT5441/37 27PT6441/37 28PW6341/85 29PT6441/44 29PT6441/85
7 EW Function 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 2 Tuner PIP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 PIP_Splitter 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Splitter 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Virtual Dolby 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0
2 Wide Screen 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0
1 WSSB(EU) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 Eco_Subwoofer 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Decimal 0 12 0 0 0 12 0 0
-
25PT6341/85 26PW6341/37 27MS6341/37 27PT5441/37 27PT6441/37 28PW6341/85 29PT6441/44 29PT6441/85
7 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 Ultra Bass 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1
4 Delta Volume 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 Volume Limiter 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 Stereo_Nicam_2CS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Decimal 32 32 0 32 32 32 32 32
Table: Option code overview per model (OP1 - OP4) (continued)
7 Philips Tuner 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 FM Radio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 LNA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 ATS(EU) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 ACI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 UK PNP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 Virgin Mode 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 China 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Decimal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
-
29PT6541/44 29PT6541/85 30PW6341/37 32MS6341/37 32PT5441/37 32PT6441/37 32PW6341/85 33PT5441/85
7 SC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 Green_UI 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
5 Channel Naming 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 LTI 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0
3 Tilt 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0
2 Fine Tuning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 Hue 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Decimal 17 17 25 73 1 9 25 1
-
29PT6541/44 29PT6541/85 30PW6341/37 32MS6341/37 32PT5441/37 32PT6441/37 32PW6341/85 33PT5441/85
7 EW Function 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 2 Tuner PIP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 PIP_Splitter 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Splitter 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Virtual Dolby 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0
2 Wide Screen 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
1 WSSB(EU) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 Eco_Subwoofer 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Decimal 8 8 12 0 0 0 12 0
-
29PT6541/44 29PT6541/85 30PW6341/37 32MS6341/37 32PT5441/37 32PT6441/37 32PW6341/85 33PT5441/85
7 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 Ultra Bass 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1
4 Delta Volume 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 Volume Limiter 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 Stereo_Nicam_2CS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Decimal 32 32 32 0 32 32 32 32
Table: Option code overview per model (OP5 - OP7)
7 AV1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
6 AV2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
5 AV3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
4 CVI 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
3 SVHS2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
2 SVHS3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 Hotel Mode 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
-
25PT6341/85 26PW6341/37 27MS6341/37 27PT5441/37 27PT6441/37 28PW6341/85 29PT6441/44 29PT6441/85
7 Personal Zapping 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1
6 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 FM Trap 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Combfilter 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0
3 Active Control 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1
2 Video Text 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 Light Sensor 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0
0 Dual Text 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
-
25PT6341/85 26PW6341/37 27MS6341/37 27PT5441/37 27PT6441/37 28PW6341/85 29PT6441/44 29PT6441/85
7 Time Win1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Decimal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table: Option code overview per model (OP5 - OP7) (continued)
7 AV1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
6 AV2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
5 AV3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
4 CVI 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
3 SVHS2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
2 SVHS3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 Hotel Mode 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
-
29PT6541/44 29PT6541/85 30PW6341/37 32MS6341/37 32PT5441/37 32PT6441/37 32PW6341/85 33PT5441/85
7 Personal Zapping 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1
6 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 FM Trap 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Combfilter 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0
3 Active Control 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0
2 Video Text 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 Light Sensor 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0
0 Dual Text 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
-
29PT6541/44 29PT6541/85 30PW6341/37 32MS6341/37 32PT5441/37 32PT6441/37 32PW6341/85 33PT5441/85
7 Time Win1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Decimal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Option Bit Assignment
Following are the option bit assignments for all software clusters.
• OB27: SC
§ 0 : Soft clipping is disabled.
§ 1 : Soft clipping is enabled.
• OB26: GREEN UI
§ 0 : Green UI is disabled (for Philips brand).
§ 1 : Green UI is enabled (for Magnavox brand).
§ Note: only for NAFTA region.
• OB25: CHANNEL NAMING
§ 0 : Name FM Channel is disabled or not applicable.
§ 1 : Name FM Channel is enabled.
§ Note : Name FM channel can be enabled only when FM RADIO= “1”.
• OB24: LTI
§ 0 : Luminance Transient Improvement (LTI) is disabled or not applicable.
§ 1 : LTI is enabled.
• OB23: TILT
§ 0 : Rotate Picture is disabled or not applicable.
§ 1 : Rotate Picture is enabled.
• OB22: FINE TUNING
§ 0 : Fine Tuning for Channel Offset is disabled or not applicable.
§ 1 : Fine Tuning for Channel Offset is enabled.
• OB21: PIP PHILIPS TUNER
§ 0 : ALPS / MASCO compatible tuner is in use for PIP module.
§ 1 : Philips compatible tuner is in use for PIP module.
• OB20: HUE
§ 0 : Hue/Tint Level is disabled or not applicable.
§ 1 : Hue/Tint Level is enabled.
• OB37: EW FUNCTION
§ 0 : EW function is disabled. In this case, only Expand 4:3 is allowed,
Compress 16:9 is not applicable.
§ 1 : EW function is enabled. In this case, both Expand 4:3 and Compress
16:9 are applicable.
• OB36: 2 TUNER PIP
§ 0 : Software selection no PIP
§ 1 : Software selection with PIP
§ Note: Only for EU/AP region for sets with PIP.
• OB35: PIP SPLITTER
§ 0 : Normal Tuner in PIP
§ 1 : Splitter in PIP
§ Note: Only for EU/AP region. For PIP sets and build in with Splitter in PIP
tuner.
• OB34: SPLITTER
§ 0 : Normal Tuner for main chassis
§ 1 : Splitter Tuner for main chassis
§ Note: Only for EU/AP region.
• OB33: VIRTUAL DOLBY
§ 0 : Virtual Dolby is not applicable.
§ 1 : Virtual Dolby is applicable.
• OB32: WIDE SCREEN
§ 0 : Software is used for 4:3 sets or not applicable.
§ 1 : Software is used for 16:9 sets.
• OB31: WSSB (EU)
§ 0 : WSSB is disabled or not applicable.
§ 1 : WSSB is enabled.
§ Note : This option bit can be set to “1” only when WIDE SCREEN= “1”.
• OB30: ECO SUBWOOFER
§ 0 : Feature is disabled or not applicable.
§ 1 : Feature is enabled.
• OB47: Reserved
§ Default setting is “0”.
• OB46: Reserved
§ Default setting is “0”.
• OB45: ULTRA BASS
§ 0 : Ultra Bass is disabled or not applicable.
§ 1 : Ultra Bass is enabled.
§ Default setting is “0”.
• OB44: DELTA VOLUME
§ 0 : Delta Volume Level is disabled or not applicable.
§ 1 : Delta Volume Level is enabled.
• OB43: Reserved
§ Default setting is “0”.
• OB42: VOLUME LIMITER
§ 0 : Volume Limiter Level is disabled or not applicable.
§ 1 : Toggle Volume Limiter Level is enabled.
• OB41: Reserved
§ Default setting is “0”.
• OB40: STEREO NICAM 2CS
§ 0 : For AV Stereo.
§ 1 : For NICAM Stereo 2CS.
• OB57: AV1
§ 0 : AV1 source is not present.
§ 1 : AV1 source is present.
• OB56: AV2
§ 0 : AV2 source is not present.
§ 1 : AV2 source is present.
§ Note : For EU, when AV2=“1”, both EXT2 and SVHS2 should be included
in the OSD loop.
• OB55: AV3
§ 0 : Side/Front AV3 source is not present.
§ 1 : Side/Front AV3 source is present.
• OB54: CVI
§ 0 : CVI source is not available.
§ 1 : CVI source is available.
• OB53: SVHS2
§ 0 : SVHS2 source is not available.
§ 1 : SVHS2 source is available.
§ Note : This option bit is not applicable for EU.
• OB52: SVHS3
§ 0 : SVHS3 source is not available.
§ 1 : SVHS3 source is available.
§ Note : This option bit is not applicable for EU.
• OB51: HOTEL MODE
§ 0 : Hotel mode is disabled or not applicable.
§ 1 : Hotel mode is enabled.
• OB50: Reserved
§ Default setting is “0”.
27ST6210/27 32ST6210/27
Bit Byte_0 (TV System)
7 Not Used 0 0
6 Not Used 0 0
5 Default sound 1 1
4 "BG (orWEST EU)-001,I(or UK)-010" 0 0
2 Sound Board 0 0
1 "Mono-000,Multi Stereo-001" 1 1
Decimal 34 34
Bit Byte_1 (Pin Usage)
7 Not Used 0 0
6 WideScreen 0 0
5 Rotation 0 1
4 QSS 0 0
3 Uir Msg 0 0
2 SPI I2C 1 1
1 Not Used 0 0
0 Not Used 0 0
Decimal 4 36
Bit Byte_2 (Devices)
7 SCAVEM 1 1
6 Comb Filter 0 1
5 EW 1 1
4 OSD FRONT 0 0
3 Radio 0 0
2 LNA 0 0
1 Tuner 1 1
0 "None-00, Philips-01, Alps-10" 0 0
6 Soft Clipper 0 0
5 Not Used 0 0
4 Not Used 0 0
3 SmartPort 1 1
2 Active-Off LED 0 0
1 WSL 0 0
0 "None-00, 4136-01, 34836-10" 1 1
Decimal 9 9
Bit "Byte_4 (AV, Tuning)"
7 Not Used 0 0
6 AV3YC 0 0
5 CVI 1 1
4 AV2YC 1 1
3 AV3 1 1
2 AV2 1 1
1 AV1 0 0
0 RGB 0 0
Decimal 60 60
Bit Byte_5 (Feature)
7 ITV Ring 0 0
6 Protection 1 1
5 WatchDog 1 1
4 No Ident Standby 1 1
3 Buzzer Type 0 0
1 Clock Type 0 0
0 "None-00, OSD-01, LED-10" 1 1
7 Not Used 0 0
6 Not Used 0 0
5 Not Used 0 0
4 Not Used 0 0
3 Not Used 0 0
2 Not Used 0 0
1 Card POR 0 0
0 Not Used 0 0
Decimal 0 0
Tuner
Note: Described alignments are only necessary when the NVM (item 7601) is replaced.
IF PLL
1. Set the external pattern generator to a color bar video signal and connect the RF
output to aerial input. Set amplitude to 10 mV and set frequency to 61.25 MHz
(channel 3).
2. Connect a DC multimeter to pin 1 of the tuner (item 1000 on the main panel).
3. Activate the SAM.
4. Go to the TUNER sub menu.
5. Select AGC with the UP/DOWN cursor keys.
6. Adjust the AGC-value (default value is 27) with the LEFT/RIGHT cursor keys until
the voltage at pin 1 of the tuner lies between 3.8 and 2.3 V (default value is “20”).
7. Switch the set to STANDBY, in order to store the alignments.
In the WHITE TONE sub menu, the values of the black cut off level can be adjusted.
Normally, no alignment is needed, and you can use the given default values.
The color temperature mode (NORMAL, COOL and WARM) and the color (R, G, and B)
can be selected with the UP/DOWN RIGHT/LEFT cursor keys. The value can be
changed with the LEFT/RIGHT cursor keys. First, select the values for the NORMAL
color temperature. Then select the values for the COOL and WARM mode. After
alignment, switch the set to STANDBY, in order to store the alignments.
Default settings:
Geometry
The geometry alignments menu contains several items to align the set, in order to
obtain correct picture geometry.
Figure: Geometry alignments
1. Connect an external video pattern generator to the aerial input of the TV-set and
input a crosshatch test pattern. Set the generator amplitude to at least 1 mV and
set frequency to 61.25 MHz (channel 3).
2. Set 'Smart Picture' to NATURAL (or MOVIES).
3. Activate the SAM menu (see chapter 5 “Service Modes, ...”).
4. Go to the GEOMETRY sub menu.
5. Choose HORIZONTAL or VERTICAL alignment
Horizontal
• Horizontal Parallelogram (HP). Align straight vertical lines in the top and the
bottom; vertical rotation around the center.
• Horizontal Bow (HB). Align straight horizontal lines in the top and the bottom;
horizontal rotation around the center.
• Horizontal Shift (HSH). Align the horizontal center of the picture to the horizontal
center of the CRT.
• East West Width (EWW). Align the picture width until the complete test pattern is
visible.
• East West Parabola (EWP). Align straight vertical lines at the sides of the screen.
• Upper Corner Parabola (UCP). Align straight vertical lines in the upper corners of
the screen.
• Lower Corner Parabola (LCP). Align straight vertical lines in the lower corners of
the screen.
• East West Trapezium (EWT). Align straight vertical lines in the middle of the
screen.
• H60 (Delta HSH for 60Hz, if present). Align straight horizontal lines if NTSC
system is used (60 Hz) i.s.o. PAL (50 Hz). Default value is “9”.
Vertical
• Service blanking (SBL). Switch the blanking of the lower half of the screen “on” or
“off” (to be used in combination with the vertical slope alignment).
• Vertical Shift (VSH). Align the vertical centering so that the test pattern is located
vertically in the middle. Repeat the 'vertical amplitude' alignment if necessary.
• Vertical slope (VS). Align the vertical center of the picture to the vertical center of
the CRT. This is the first of the vertical alignments to perform. For an easy
alignment, set SBL to “on”.
• Vertical Amplitude (VAM). Align the vertical amplitude so that the complete test
pattern is visible.
• Vertical S-Correction (VSC). Align the vertical linearity, meaning that vertical
intervals of a grid pattern must be equal over the entire screen height.
• Vertical Zoom (VX, if present). The vertical zoom is added in for the purpose of
development. It helps the designer to set proper values for the movie expand or
movie(16x9) compress. Default value is “25”.
• V60 (Delta VAM for 60Hz, if present). Align straight vertical lines if NTSC system
(60 Hz) is used i.s.o. PAL (50 Hz). Default value is “-2”.
In the next table, you will find the GEOMETRY default values for the different sets.
Table: Default geometry values
HP (Horizontal parallelogram) 31
HB (Horizontal Bow) 31
VS (Vertical slope) 37
Audio
No alignments are needed for the audio sub menu. Use the given default values.
• For NICAM/2CS sound system (EU/AP, except for AP-NTSC), set to “On”.
• For AV-Stereo sound system (sets without NICAM), set to “On”.
• For all other sets (NAFTA/LATAM/AP-NTSC), set to “Off”.
• For NICAM/2CS sound system (EU/AP, except for AP-NTSC), set to “On”.
• For AV-Stereo sound system (sets without NICAM), set to “Off”.
• For dBx/non-dBx sound systems, set to “On”,
NICAM Alignment
• For sets with NICAM/2CS (EU/AP, except for AP-NTSC) sound system, set to
“79”.
• For all other sets (NAFTA/LATAM/AP-NTSC), set to “63” (= don't care).
Circuit Descriptions, List of Abbreviations, and IC Data Sheets
1. Introduction
2. Power Supply
3. Deflection
4. Control
5. Tuner and IF
6. Source Selection
7. Audio
8. Video
9. Abbreviations
10. IC Data Sheets
Notes:
• Only new circuits compared to the M8 (L01.1 for other regions) chassis are
described in this chapter. For the other circuit descriptions, see the manual of the
M8 (L01.1) chassis.
• Figures can deviate slightly from the actual situation, due to different set
executions.
• For a good understanding of the following circuit descriptions, please use the
diagrams in sections “Block Diagrams, ...”, and/or “Electrical Diagrams”. Where
necessary, you will find a separate drawing for clarification.
Introduction
The 'L04' chassis is a global TV chassis for the model year 2004 and is used for TV sets
with large screen sizes (from 21 to 36 inch), in Super Flat and Real Flat executions
(both in 4:3 and 16:9 variants).
There are three types of CRT namely the 100 degrees, 110 degrees and Wide Screen
CRT.
• The 100 deg. 4:3 CRT is raster-correction-free and does not need East/West
Correction (except when used in AP regions), therefore the corrections needed
are Horizontal Shift, Vertical Slope, Vertical Amplitude, Vertical S-Correction,
Vertical Shift, and Vertical Zoom for geometry corrections.
• The 110 deg. 4:3 CRT comes with East/West Correction. In addition to the
parameter mentioned above, it also needs the Horizontal Parallelogram,
Horizontal Bow, Horizontal Shift, East/West Width, East/West Parabola,
East/West Upper and Lower Corners, and East/West Trapezium correction.
• The Wide Screen TV sets have all the correction of the 110 deg. 4:3 CRTs and
also have additional picture format like the 4:3 format, 16:9, 14:9, 16:9 zoom,
subtitle zoom, and the Super-Wide picture format.
In comparison to its predecessor (the M8/L01.1), this chassis is has the following (new)
features:
• Audio: The sound processor is part of the UOC processor (called “Hercules”).
• Video: Enhanced video features, video drivers, and Active Control.
• Control: Comparable to M8/L01.1 (e.g. Dual clock, I/O mapping, I/O switching).
• Power Supply: Adapted to supply the Hercules IC, and to enable 0.5 W Standby
power dissipation. Also provisions are made for future extensions like DVD and
iDTV.
The standard architecture consists of a Main panel (called 'family board'), a Picture
Tube panel, a Side I/O panel, and a Top Control panel. The Main panel consists
primarily of conventional components with some surface mounted devices in the audio
and video processing part.
The functions for video/audio processing, microprocessor (P), and CC/Teletext (TXT)
decoder are all combined in one IC (TDA1200x, item 7200), the so-called third
generation Ultimate One Chip (UOC-III) or “Hercules”. This chip is mounted on the
“solder” side of the main panel, and has the following features:
The tuning system features 181 channels with on-screen display. The main tuning
system uses a tuner, a microcomputer, and a memory IC mounted on the main panel.
The microcomputer communicates with the memory IC, the customer keyboard, remote
receiver, tuner, signal processor IC and the audio output IC via the I2C bus. The
memory IC retains the settings for favorite stations, customer-preferred settings, and
service / factory data.
The on-screen graphics and closed caption decoding are done within the
microprocessor where they are added to the main signal.
The chassis uses a Switching Mode Power Supply (SMPS) for the main voltage source.
The chassis has a 'hot' ground reference on the primary side and a cold ground
reference on the secondary side of the power supply and the rest of the chassis.
Power Supply
Block Diagram
Stdby_con signal
The Hercules generates this signal. This line is logic “low” (0 V) under normal operation
and in semi-Standby of the TV, and is “high” (3.3 V) during Standby.
Power_down signal
The AUX SMPS generates this signal. It is logic “high” (3 .3 V) under normal operation
of the TV and goes “low” (0 V) when the AC power (or Mains) input voltage supply goes
below 70 V_ac.
B (Hercules port)
This port is used to switch the AUX SMPS output V_aux “On/Off”. This is required for
DVD and iDTV (for future extensions).
Timing Diagrams
Startup Sequence
When the set is connected to the AC power, the rectified line voltage (via winding 4-5 of
L5531 connected to pin 14 of IC7531) will start the internal voltage source to charge the
V_cc capacitor (C2532). The IC starts to switch as soon as the V_cc reaches the V_cc
start level of 9.5 V. This supply is automatically taken over by winding 1-2, as soon as
the V_cc is high enough, and the internal supply source will stop (for high efficiency
switching).
Table: Pinning overview TEA1523
5 RC Frequency setting
In this mode, IC7511 (TEA1506) will be totally disabled. So there is no voltage on the
main transformer output. But IC7531 (TEA1523) will still work and will provide the
necessary output voltages (6V -> 5V, 3.3V, 3V -> 1.8V) to the Hercules (IC7200).
Table: PSU voltage overview
+6V 6V 6V
+3V 3V 3V
Stdby_con 0V 3.3 V
Deflection
Synchronization
Before the Hercules (IC7200) can generate horizontal drive pulses, the +3.3V supply
voltages must be present. After the start up command of the microprocessor (via I2C),
the Hercules outputs the horizontal pulses. These horizontal pulses begin “initially” with
double line frequency and then change “gradually” to line frequency in order to limit the
current in the line stage (slow-start).
The VDRA and VDRB signals are the balanced output currents (sawtooth shaped) of
the frame oscillator (pins 106 and 107 of the Hercules). These output signals are
balanced, so they are less sensitive to disturbances.
There is a current source inside the UOC at pin 102. This pumps energy in the capacitor
connected to this pin producing a pure saw tooth. The vertical drive signals and the E/W
correction signal are derived.
Pin 108 is the East-West drive (or AVL), and it is a single ended current output. The
correction for “horizontal width for changed EHT” from this pin is available by setting the
HCO bit to “1”.
The Phase-2 Compensation available at pin 113 gives frame correction for high beam
currents. The phase compensation signal is used to correct the phase of the picture
from the horizontal drive signal.
Pin 63 is the SANDCASTLE output (contains all sync info) and also HORIZONTAL
FLYBACK (HFB) input.
Pin 97 is the EHT tracking/over-voltage protection pin. The HCO bit can switch on the
tracking on EW. If the voltage at pin 97 exceeds 3.9 V, the over-voltage protection will
be activated and the horizontal drive is switched “off” via a slow stop.
Horizontal Deflection
During a scan period, either the Line Transistor or diode(s) conduct to ensure a
constant voltage over the deflection coil (that results in a linear current). During the
flyback period, the Line Transistor stops conducting, and the flyback capacitor(s)
together with the inductance of the deflection coil creates oscillation.
Pin 62 of the UOC delivers the horizontal drive signal for the Line Output stage. This
signal is a square pulse of line frequency. L5402 is the flyback drive transformer. This
transformer de-couples the line output stage from the UOC. It has a direct polarization.
The flyback drive circuit works with the start-up supply taken from +6V of the Aux supply
(and subsequently taking from VlotAux+9V). When the H-drive is high, TS7404
conducts, and transformer L5402 starts to store energy. The base of the line transistor
TS7405 is low and therefore blocks. The current in the deflection coil returns from diode
D6404.
When the H-drive is low, TS7404 does not conduct, and the energy that is stored in the
transformer will transfer to the secondary, making the base of the Line Transistor high.
Then the Line Transistor starts to conduct. The current in the deflection coil returns from
the transistor in another direction.
Flyback
At the moment the H-drive becomes high, the base of the Line Transistor becomes low.
Both the Line Transistor and the Flyback Diode will block. There is an oscillation
between the flyback capacitor C2412 and the deflection coil. Because of the inductance
of the LOT, the Line Transistor cannot stop conducting immediately. After the Line
Transistor is out of conduction, the flyback pulse is created. The flyback capacitor
charges until the current in the deflection coil reduce to zero. Then it discharges through
the deflection coil and the deflection current increases from the other direction. The
flyback diode conducts and is back to the first part of the scan.
Linearity Correction
Because the deflection coil has a certain resistance, a picture without any linearity
issues cannot be expected. L5401 is the linearity coil to compensate for this resistance.
It is a coil with a pre-magnetized core. This correction is called linearity correction.
Horizontal S-Correction
Because the electronic beam needs to travel a longer distance to both sides of the
screen than the center, the middle of the screen would become narrower than both
sides. To prevent this, a parabolic voltage is applied across the deflection coil during
scan. To create this parabolic voltage, a capacitor called S-cap (C2417/C2418) is used
as a voltage source during scan. The sawtooth current of the deflection through this
capacitor creates the required parabolic voltage. This correction is called S-Correction.
Mannheim-Circuit
When the EHT is heavily loaded with a bright line, the flyback time can be increased a
bit in this situation. As a result, the scan delays a bit causing a DC-shift to the right in
the next line, which would create a small spike on the S-cap. This spike oscillates with
the inductance of the deflection coil and the primary of LOT. The result is visible in
vertical lines under horizontal white line. This is called the Mannheim-effect.
To prevent this from happening, a circuit called Mannheim-circuit is added. This
consists of C2415, R3404, R3417 and D6406. During the scan, C2415 is charged via
R3417. During the flyback, the S-correction parabola across the S-Cap C2417/C2418 is
in its most negative, and D6406 conducts. Thus, C2415 is switched in parallel to
C2417/C2418 during flyback. As C2415 is much larger than C2417/C2418, the voltage
across C2415 reduces the Mannheim-effect oscillation.
To reduce the power loss of the normal used linear East-West amplifier, a class-D East-
West circuit is used. To achieve this, the East-West parabola waveform EW_DRIVE
from the Hercules (frame frequency) is sampled with a saw tooth (line frequency) taken
from the line aux output. Then a series of width-modulated pulses is formed via two
inverted phase amplifiers, filtered by an inductor, which then directly drive the diode
modulated line circuit.
East-West Correction
To achieve a good geometry, dynamic S-correction is needed. The design is such that
the tube/yoke needs East-West correction. Besides that, an inner pincushion is present
after East-West correction. The line deflection is modulated with a parabolic voltage
(frame frequency). In this way it is not so much at top and bottom, and much more in the
middle.
Upon entering the picture geometry menu in the SAM mode, the following corrections
will be displayed.
The East-West drive circuit realizes them all. The settings can be changed by a remote
control. All changed data will be stored into the NVM after the geometry alignment.
Panorama
For Wide Screen sets, the S-correction of the picture has to adapt between the different
picture modes. In particular, between 16:9 Wide Screen and 4:3 picture modes. This is
achieved with the (separate) Panorama circuit (see diagram “G”). A signal (I2SDI1) from
the UOC controls the state of TS7463. When in the normal 16:9 Wide Screen mode, the
signal is “low” and therefore TS7463 is switched “off”.
When the 4:3 mode is selected, this signal from the UOC is pulled “high”, switching
TS7463 “on”. The relay 1463 on the Panorama panel is subsequently turned “on” and,
in effect, paralleling capacitor C2475/C2474 to the S-Cap C2469/C2470. This changes
the overall effective S-correction. The relay is switched “on” in 4:3 and Superwide
picture modes.
Auxiliary Voltages
The horizontal deflection provides various auxiliary voltages derived either directly or
indirectly from the secondary pins of the LOT:
Notes:
Beam Current
The beam current is adjusted with R3451 and R3452. The components R3473, R3453
and C2451 determine the EHT_info characteristic. The voltage across C2412 varies
when the beam current changes. This EHT_info is used to compensate the picture
geometry via pin 97 of the Hercules when the picture changes rapidly, and compensate
the phase 2 loop via pin 113 of the Hercules. Also from the EHT_info line, a BCL signal
is derived and sent to the Hercules for controlling the picture's contrast and brightness.
• Geometry distortion due to the impedance of the LOT causing the EHT to drop.
• Picture blooming due to the picture characteristics
Because of the above mentioned, we will need a circuit for Beam Current Limiter (BCL)
and EHT compensation (EHT_info). These two circuits derive the signal from the picture
tube current info through LOT pin 10.
BCL
• When the BCL pin voltage goes to 2.8 V, the Hercules will start to limit
CONTRAST gain.
• When it reaches 1.7 V, then the BRIGHTNESS gain limit will start to react.
• When BCL pin voltage goes to 0.8 V, the RGB will be blanked.
Components TS7483, R3490, R3491, R3492, and C2483 are for fast beam current
limiting (e.g. with a Black-to-White pattern).
Components R3454, D6451, D6450, C2453, R3493, and C2230 are for average beam
current limiting. C2453 and R3493 also control the timing where average beam current
limiting is more active or less active.
EHT_info
The “PHI2 correction” is to correct the storage time deviation of the Line Output
Transistor, which is causing geometry distortion due to brightness change.
Line EHT_info is to correct the geometry distortion due to EHT deviation.
Both of them feedback through the EHTO and PH2LF pin, and correct the geometry
through the East-West circuit.
Power Down
The power down connection is for EHT discharge during AC Power “Off” state. In the
Hercules, if EHT_info > 3.9 V, it will trigger the X-ray protection circuit via a 2fH soft stop
sequence. The Hercules bits OSO (Switch Off in Vertical Over scan) and FBC (Fixed
Beam Current Switch Off) will discharge the EHT with 1mA cathode current at over-
scan position.
During switch-off, the H_out frequency is doubled immediately and the duty cycle is set
to 25% fixed, during 43 ms. The RGB outputs are driven “high” to get a controlled
discharge of the picture tube with 1 mA during 38 ms. This will decrease the EHT to
about half the nominal value (= safety requirement). When bit OSO is set, the white
spot/flash during switch-off will be written in overscan and thus will not be visible on the
screen. Careful application must guarantee that the vertical deflection stays operational
until the end of the discharge period.
DAF
The Dynamic Astigmatic Focus (DAF) circuit is required by 34RF sets only. It provides
vertical DAF and horizontal DAF. Both of the parabola signals are derived through
integration by using chassis available signals:
• The vertical parabola is using RC integration (via R3403 and C2401) on the
Frame sensing resistor saw tooth (Frame_FB).
• The horizontal parabola is obtained by 2 RC integration (R3409, R3410, C2402,
C2403) on the +9V LOT output.
Both of the parabolas are added on the output stage through adder TS7402 and
TS7403. The collector of TS7402 emitter-drives TS7401 and is amplified by pull up
resistor R3411. D6401 and C2405 provide the rectified supply voltage.
X-ray Protection
The X-ray protection circuit rectifies the filament voltage and uses it to trigger TS7481
when the EHT is too high. TS7481 is biased at “off” condition by D6480, R3482, and
R3483 during normal operation. When the EHT goes too high, the voltage across
R3482 will tend to increase as well, while the voltage across D6481 is fixed. Up to
certain level (triggering point), TS7481 will be “on” and will force the EHT_info > 3.9 V.
The chassis will be shut down through a soft stop sequence.
Vertical Deflection
The Frame stage consists fully of discrete components. This has the advantage for
better flash behavior than when an IC was used.
The Frame differential drive signal from the Hercules comes from a current source.
Resistors R3460 and R3461 convert them into a voltage, and feed them into the
differential amplifier TS7455 and TS7456. The output of TS7456 is input to the next
amplification stage of TS7452. Finally, TS7451 and TS7453 deliver the Vertical yoke
current to the coil and feedback through the sensing resistors R3471 and R3472.
D6458 and TS7454 are used to bias TS7451 and TS7453, to get rid of zero crossovers,
which can cause horizontal lines at the screen center.
The negative supply is from -12V and the positive scanning supply is from +12V through
D6459. The flyback supply is derived from D6455, D6456 and C2456. This circuit is a
voltage doubler, which stores energy in C2456 during the Line flyback period and
delivers the energy to C2465 during the Line scanning period. Throughout the Frame
period, the charging and discharging of C2456 works alternatively. However, at the first
half of the Frame scanning, TS7451 is “on” and consumes all the charge from C2456.
When entering 2nd half Frame period, TS7451 is “off”, so C2456 will gradually charge
up to the required flyback supply.
C2463, R3464 and D6457 are for boosting the base voltage of TS7451 during the
flyback period and the 1st half Frame period as well. C2463 is charged by D6457 during
the 2nd half scanning. R3467 and R3468 are for oscillation damping.
The V_guard protection is to protect the Frame stage if a fault condition happens. The
V_guard will sense the pulse with voltage > 3.8 V and period < 900 us. Any signal out of
this range will be considered as fault, and the chassis will be shut down.
Tilt and Rotation
The rotation control signal is a PWM output from the UOC. It is filtered by R3252,
R3246, R3259 and C2259. The DC voltage after filtering at C2259 will be amplified by
R3245 (Main Board) and R3390 (CRT panel).
The output stage functions similarly as in M8/L01.1 with rotation IC TDA8941P.
TS7331/TS7382 and TS7332/TS7381 will function alternatively corresponding to the
rotation setting.
CRT panel
The RGB amplifier stage is exactly the same as in M8/L01.1. However, the RGB
amplifier IC has been changed to TDA6107AJF or TDA6108AJF. The “A” indication is
with gain of “80” rather than “50” in M8/L01.1. The diode D6332 used in the former
chassis, to solve the bright screen during start up, is not required because this IC has
the error correction implemented.
Scavem
In certain versions, the Scavem feature is used to enhance the sharpness of the picture.
The RGB signals are first differentiated and subsequently amplified before feeding to an
auxiliary coil known as the SVM coil. The current, flowing through the SVM coil during
the picture intensity transients, modulates the deflection field and thus the scan velocity.
During the first half of the intensity increase, the scan velocity is increased (thus
decreasing the current density by spreading it on a wider area). During the second half
of the intensity increase, the scan velocity is decreased (increasing the current density
by concentrating it on a smaller area). The increasing current density transition is
sharpened. A decreasing current density transition is processed in a similar way and is
also sharpened.
In this chassis the SCAVEM signal is different from its predecessor because the
Hercules generates the differential SCAVEM signal inside the IC.
The supply of the SCAVEM is taken from V_bat through a 1k5 / 5 W resistor. Compared
with the M8/L01.1, this has the advantage of getting better performance for the pattern
with tremendous SCAVEM current (like V_sweep). In this former chassis, because the
supply was taken from the 200 V through a 8k2 / 5 W resistor, the supply dropped
significantly during a large SCAVEM current. In this chassis, the drop due to the pattern
will be less because of the lower supply voltage impedance.
In the Main Board, 1st stage amplification is taken care by 7208 with the pull up
resistors (3361, 3387) located in the CRT panel.
TS7361 and TS7362 is the current buffer delivering the current to the output stage. The
diode D6361 is to lightly bias these transistors, to get rid of the zero crossover of the
stage.
After that, the signal is ac-coupled to TS7363 and TS7364 where the emitter resistors
(R3364 and R3370) will determine the final SCAVEM current. TS7363 and TS7364 are
biased by R3363, R3366, R3367 and R3368.
C2387, R3388, R3389, R3365, R3369, C2384, and C2385 are used for suppressing
unwanted oscillations.
The function of TS7376 is to limit the SCAVEM current from going too high. It basically
senses the voltage after R3373 and clamps the SCAVEM signal through D6367 and
C2376.
Control
The Micro Controller is integrated with the Video Processor, and is called the Hercules.
For dynamic data storage, such as SMART PICTURE and SMART SOUND settings, an
external NVM IC is being used.
Another feature includes an optional Teletext/Closed Caption decoder with the
possibility of different page storage depending on the Hercules type number.
The Micro Controller ranges in ROM from 128 kB with no TXT-decoder to 128 kB with a
10 page Teletext or with Closed Caption.
Block Diagram
Basic Specification
The following table shows the ports used for the L04 control:
Table: Micro Controller ports overview
• LED. This signal is used as an indication for the Standby, Remote and Error
Indicator. Region diversity:
§ During protection mode, the LED blinks and the set is in standby mode.
§ During error conditions it blinks at a predefined rate.
§ After receiving a valid RC-5 or local keyboard command it flashes once.
§ For sets with error message indication, the LED blinks when message is
active and the set is in standby mode.
Table: LED signal diversity
AP/
LED Europe NAFTA
LATAM
LED
1 Normal LED 'off' Normal LED 'off' Standby
dimmer
• SCL. This is the clock wire of the two-wire single master bi-directional I2C bus.
• SDA. This is the data wire of the two-wire single master bi-directional I2C bus.
• STDBY_CON. The Hercules generates this signal. This can enable the MAIN
SMPS in normal operation and disable it during Standby. It is of logic “low” (0 V)
under normal operation and “high” (3.3 V) during Standby.
• IR. This input pin is connected to an RC5 remote control receiver.
• SEL-IF-LL'/ M-TRAP. For AP: All L04 AP sets are Multi System QSS set. This is
an output pin to switch the Video SAW filter between M system and other
systems.
§ 0: NTSC M (default)
§ 1: PAL B/G, DK, I, L
• Write Protect. The global protection line is used to enable and disable write
protection to the NVM. When write to the NVM is required, pin 7 of the NVM must
be pulled to logic '0' first (via Write_Protect of the micro-controller pin) before a
write is performed. Otherwise pin 7 of NVM must always be at logic “1”
§ 0: Disabled
§ 1: Enabled (default)
• Mute. This pin is use to MUTE the audio amplifier. It is configured as push pull.
• Rotation. This pin is configured as PWM for the Rotation feature. The output of
the PWM is proportional to the feature control.
• Light Sensor. This pin is configured as ADC input for the Light Sensor.
• Sel_SC2_Interface. This pin is use to switch between the SC2_CVBS_OUT and
the INTF_CVBS_OUT for the SCART_2_CVBS_OUT/ MONITOR_OUT signal.
§ 0: Hercules CVBS Output (default)
§ 1: Interface CVBS Output
• PWRDOWN. The AUX SMPS generates this signal. Logic “high” (3.3 V) under
normal operation of the TV and goes “low” (0 V) when the Mains input voltage
supply goes below 70 V_ac.
• Keyboard. Following are the Keyboard functions and the step values (8 bit) for it.
Ch + 0.43 7 - 33
Ch - 0.93 54 - 73
• SDM. This pin is configured as Open Drain during the cold start only. If this pin is
shorted to ground during cold start, it will enter the SDM mode (for Service use).
• ISP. This pin is configured as Open Drain during the cold start only. If this pin is
shorted to ground during cold start, it will enter the ISP mode (for Service use).
• PANEL. This pin is configured as Open Drain during the cold start only. If this pin
is shorted to ground during that, then it will enter to the PANEL mode.
• ResetEnabled. This is an output pin to switch the control transistor (pos. TS7202)
“high” or “low” for the reset of 1.8 V in case there is a corruption in the Hercules.
Tuner and IF
The tuner used in this chassis comes from two sources, from Philips and from Alps.
Both tuner sources have the same pin configuration so they are 1 to 1 compatible
except for the software, which will be selected by means of Option Settings.
Some features:
Diversity
The following Tuners can be present (depending on the region and the set execution):
3 NC (Address Pin) -
8 N.C -
FM Radio IF
10 -
Output/Ground
11 TV IF Output -
Pin assignment of the several SAW filters (depends on region/execution):
Table: Pinning SAW filters
Switching
2 Input Ground Input Ground Input Ground
Input
6 - n.c. - -
7 - n.c. - -
8 - Ground - -
9 - Free - -
Switching
10 - - -
input
Condition
High Low
System M BG/DK/I/L
The option settings for the Tuner type can be found in Option setting 1 of the SAM
mode. The Option settings for Option 1 are as follows:
• Option Byte 1
§ Bit 7: OP_PHILIPS_TUNER
§ Bit 6: OP_FM_RADIO
§ Bit 5: OP_LNA
§ Bit 4: OP_ATS
§ Bit 3: OP_ACI
§ Bit 2: OP_UK_PNP
§ Bit 1: OP_VIRGIN_MODE
§ Bit 0: OP_CHINA
For more details on the option settings, please refer to the chapter 8 “Alignments”.
Source Select
For this chassis, the audio/video source selection is controlled via the Hercules.
The Audio/Video Source Select is one of the more complex functions due to its diversity
and complex switching. The Audio/Video Source Select comprises of the following
components:
• The Hercules itself for Mono Audio and Video Source Selection.
• The HEF switch for Stereo Audio as well as Video Selection.
Options
The option settings for the Source Selection can be found in Option settings of the SAM
mode. The Option settings for Option 5 are as follows:
• Option Byte 5
§ Bit 7: AV1
§ Bit 6: AV2
§ Bit 5: AV3
§ Bit 4: CVI
§ Bit 3: SVHS2
§ Bit 2: SVHS3
§ Bit 1: HOTEL MODE
§ Bit 0:
For more detail on the option settings, please refer to the chapter 8 “Alignments”.
Diversity
The basic diversity of the Audio/Video Source Select is between the Mono and the
Stereo sets and the number of Cinch/SCART's as specified in the product specification.
The table below shows the Audio/Video Source Select diversity for all regions:
Table: AV Source Select diversity
51 R/Pr IN3
50 G/Y IN3
49 B/Pb IN3
74 CVBS2/Y2
95 AUDIO IN5 L
94 AUDIO IN5 R
73 AUDIO IN3 L
72 AUDIO IN3 R
AV2 (SVHS)
71 CVBS3/Y3
70 C2/C3
80 AUDIO IN4 L
79 AUDIO IN4 R
Side (SHVS)
78 CVBS4/Y4
77 C4
81 IFVO/SVO/CVBSI
66 AUD OUT HP R
58 U IN (B/Pb IN2)
57 Y IN (G/Y IN2/CVBS-Yx)
Interface
54 U OUT (INSSW2)
76 AUDIO IN2 L
75 AUDIO IN2 R
86 DVBO/IFVO/FMRO N.C.
56 Y SYNC 100 nF
55 Y OUT 100 nF
51 R/Pr IN3
50 G/Y IN3
49 B/Pb IN3
52 INSSW3
74 CVBS2/Y2
SCART 1
86 DVBO/IFVO/FMRO
95 AUDIO IN5 L
94 AUDIO IN5 R
93 AUD OUT S L
92 AUD OUT S R
71 CVBS3/Y3
70 C2/C3
81 IFVO/SVO/CVBSI
72 AUDIO IN3 R
67 AUD OUT HP L
66 AUD OUT HP R
80 AUDIO IN4 L
79 AUDIO IN4 R
Side I/O
78 CVBS4/Y4
77 C4
59 V IN (R/Pr IN2/CX)
58 U IN (B/Pb IN2)
57 Y IN (G/Y IN2/CVBS-Yx)
Interface
54 U OUT(INSSW2)
76 AUDIO IN2 L
75 AUDIO IN2 R
56 YSYNC 100 nF
55 YOUT 100 nF
53 VOUT(SWO) N.C.
The signals coming out of the DEMDEC (internal demodulator/decoder block of the
Hercules) are selectable and consist of the following (depending on the transmission):
For L04, the assigned I/O with respect to the Hercules is as follows:
Video source selection is done inside the Hercules. Therefore it provides a video switch
with 3 external CVBS inputs and a CVBS output. All CVBS inputs can be used as Y-
input for Y/C signals. However, only 2 Y/C sources can be selected because the circuit
has 2 chroma inputs.
All input signals are converted to YUV, and looped through an external interface. This to
enable picture improvement features (like LTI/CTI) or PIP.
Video Processing
The Video Processor is basically the Hercules and the TDA9178 (CTI/LTI). Video
processing is done in these two chips such as the Brightness Control, Contrast Control
and so on.
Some features:
• Brightness Control.
• Contrast Control.
• Saturation Control.
• Sharpness Control.
• Peak White Limiter.
• Beam Current Limiter.
• Black Stretch (Contrast Plus).
For sets with the TDA9178, there are two extra features:
LTI/CTI
The TDA9178 is an I2C-bus controlled IC (INCREDIBLE chip) with YUV interface. This
IC can do mainly histogram processing, color transient improvement (CTI) and line
transient improvement (LTI).
18 V ee Ground pin
20 V cc Supply-voltage pin
Options
The option settings allow for process of the video as per set specification. The option
settings can be found in “Option 2” and “Option 6” in the SAM mode. The option settings
are as follows:
• Option Byte 2
§ Bit 7:
§ Bit 6 :OP_GREEN_UI
§ Bit 5: OP_CHANNEL_NAMING,
§ Bit 4: OP_LTI,
§ Bit 3: OP_TILT,
§ Bit 2: OP_FINE_TUNING
§ Bit 1: OP_PIP_PHILIPS_TUNER,
§ Bit 0: OP_HUE,
• Option Byte 6
§ Bit 7: OP_PERSONAL_ZAPPING,
§ Bit 6:
§ Bit 5: OP_FMTRAP
§ Bit 4: OP_COMBFILTER
§ Bit 3: OP_ACTIVE_CONTROL
§ Bit 2: OP_VIDEO_TEXT
§ Bit 1 :OP_LIGHT_SENSOR,
§ Bit 0: OP_DUAL_TEXT
For more details on the option settings, please refer to the chapter 8 “Alignments”.
Audio Processing
The audio decoding is done entirely via the Hercules. The IF output from the Tuner is
fed directly to either the Video-IF or the Sound-IF input depending on the type of
concept chosen. There are mainly two types of decoder in the Hercules, an analog
decoder that decodes only Mono, regardless of any standards, and a digital decoder (or
DEMDEC) that can decode both Mono as well as Stereo, again regardless of any
standards.
The diversity for the Audio decoding can be broken up into two main concepts:
• The Quasi Split Sound concept used in Europe and some AP sets.
• The Inter Carrier concept, used in NAFTA and LATAM.
The UOC-III family makes no difference anymore between QSS- and Intercarrier IF,
nearly all types are software-switchable between the two SAW-filter constructions.
Simple data settings are required for the set to determine whether it is using the Inter
Carrier or the QSS concept. These settings are done via the “QSS” and “FMI” bit found
in SAM mode. Due to the diversity involved, the data for the 2 bits are being placed in
the NVM location and it is required to write once during startup.
On top of that, it can be further broken down into various systems depending on the
region. The systems or region chosen, will in turn affect the type of sound standard that
is/are allowed to be decoded.
• For the case of Europe , the standard consists of BG/DK/I/LL' for a Multi-System
set. There are also versions of Eastern Europe and Western Europe set and the
standard for decoding will be BG/DK and I/DK respectively. FM Radio is a feature
diversity for the Europe sets. The same version can have either FM Radio or not,
independent of the system (e.g. sets with BG/DK/I/LL' can have or not have FM
radio).
• For the case of NAFTA and LATAM , there is only one transmission standard,
which is the M standard. The diversity then will be based on whether it has a dBx
noise reduction or a Non-dBx (no dBx noise reduction).
• For the case of AP , the standard consists of BG/DK/I/M for a Multi-System set.
The diversity here will then depends on the region. AP China can have a Multi-
System and I/DK version. For India, it might only be BG standard.
Functionality
All the features stated are available for the Full Stereo versions and limited features for
the AV Stereo
Audio Amplifier
The audio amplifier part is very straightforward. It uses the integrated power amplifier
TDA2616Q, and delivers a maximum output of 2 x 10 W_rms.
The maximum operating condition for this amplifier is 21 V unloaded. Normal operating
supply is from 7.5 V to 16 V.
Muting is done via the VOLUME_MUTE line connected to pin 2 of the amplifier-IC and
coming from the UOC.
2 Mute 16 V_dc
3 Ground 0V
Abbreviation Description
AM Amplitude Modulation
AR Aspect Ratio: 4 by 3 or 16 by 9
CC Closed Caption
EU Europe
HP Headphone
IF Intermediate Frequency
ITV Institutional TV
NC Not Connected
OB Option Bit
OC Open Circuit
OP Option Byte
PLL Phase Locked Loop. Used for e.g. FST tuning systems.
The customer can give directly the desired frequency
SS Small Screen
STBY Standby
SVHS Super Video Home System
SW Software
TXT Teletext
uP Microprocessor
This section shows the internal block diagrams and pin layouts of ICs that are drawn as
'black boxes' in the electrical diagrams (with the exception of 'memory' and 'logic' ICs).