Tuesday 29 October 2019

LA15S51B Samsung TFT-LCD TV – Service mode and adjustments, Power and inverter schematic


Alignment Instruction
Do not attempt to connect or disconnect any wire while the TV is turned on.
Make sure that the power cord is disconnected before replacing any parts.
To protect against shock hazard, use an isolation transform.
Entering Factory Mode.
To enter “Service Mode” Press the remote control keys in this sequence:
Default data values
Calibration
RF, VIDEO,
S-VIDEO > Factory mode > Calibration > VCTi > Enter.
Component:  adjust 16 gray pattern of 480p.
Based on master device [Video signal generator MSPG-925F], after adjusting to 16 grey pattern [model: 212, pattern:17]
Factory mode > calibration > component > enter.
PC: adjust in VGA mode
Execute auto-adjustment in cross hatch: Model 10, Pattern 25.
After adjusting 16 grey pattern [Model 10, Pattern 17].
Factory mode > calibration > PC > enter
Value variation can be +/-- 10~20.
Power Supply, Inverter Board Schematic

Tuesday 22 October 2019

42HFL5784D Philips 42” LCD TV USA – service mode, software upgrade, SMPS and Backlight inverter schematic


Electrical adjustments are required after replacing circuit components and certain mechanical parts. It is important to perform these adjustments only after all repairs and replacements have been completed.
Also, do not attempt these adjustments unless the proper equipment is available.
Equipment Required
1. Setup remote control
2. Color Analyzer,
CA-310 (KONICA MINOLTA Luminance meter) or
measuring instrument as good as CA-310.
To set up the service mode
1. Turn the power on.
2. Wait for the TV to go to Live mode.
3. Press [RC5 GUEST], [0], [6], [2], [5], [9], [6] and [RECALL/INFO] on the setup remote control in this order. The following screen will appear.
Purity Check Mode
This mode cycles through full-screen displays of red, green, blue, and white to check for non-active pixels.
1. Enter the service mode.
2. Each time the [7] button on the setup remote control is pressed, the display changes as shown below.
3. To cancel or to exit from the Purity Check Mode, press [BACK/PP] button.
White Balance Adjustment
White Balance Adjustment should be performed when replacing the LCD Panel or Digital Main CBA.
Symptom of Misadjustment: White becomes bluish or reddish.
Operate the unit for more than 60 minutes.
2. Enter the service mode.
3. Press [TV VOL -] button three times on the setup remote control to select “Drive setting” mode. “Drive-” appears in the screen.
4. Set the color analyzer at the CHROMA mode and zero point calibration. Bring the optical receptor pointing at the center of the LCD-Panel.
[The optical receptor must be set perpendicularly to the LCD Panel surface.]
5. Press [3] button to select the “HDB” for High Drive Blue adjustment. (“HDB” appears in the screen.)
6. Press [HOME/MENU] button. The internal Raster signal appears in the screen. (“Internal (Single)” appears in the upper right of the screen as shown below.)
7. Press [P + or -] buttons to adjust the color temperature becomes 12000°K (x= 0.272 / y= 0.278 ±0.005).
8. Press [1] button to select the “HDR” for High Drive Red adjustment (“HDR” appears in the screen.) and press [P + or -] buttons to adjust the color temperature.
9. If necessary, adjust the “HDB” or “HDR” again.
10. Press [9] button to select the “LDB” for Low Drive Blue adjustment (“LDB” appears in the screen.) and press [P + or -] buttons to adjust the color temperature.
11. Press [7] button to select the “LDR” for Low Drive Red adjustment (“LDR” appears in the screen.) and press [P + or -] buttons to adjust the color temperature.
12. Press [8] button to select the “LDG” for Low Drive Green adjustment (“LDG” appears in the screen.) and press [P + or -] buttons to adjust the color temperature.
13. If necessary, adjust the “LDB”, “LDR” or “LDG” again.
14. Press [TV VOL -] button to shift to the “Debugging Message” mode.
If there is no message under “[WB]” section, this adjustment completes.
If “Drive settings are NG. Retry.” is displayed, repeat above steps from 5. to 13. Then check “Debugging Message” again. If “Drive settings are NG. Retry.” is displayed, replace the LCD Panel or Digital Main CBA.
15. To cancel or to exit from the White Balance Adjustment, press [BACK/PP] button.
To initialize the TV
Initialization is to place the set in a new out of box condition. The customer will be prompted to select a language and program channels after the set has been initialized.
To put the program back at the factory-default, initialize the LCD TV using the following procedure.
[Disconnect any device from the USB Port before you conduct on this procedure.]
1. Turn the power on.
2. Enter the service mode.
3. Press [RC5 GUEST] button on the setup remote control.
4. Press [RECALL/INFO] button to proceed with the self check mode.
5. Make sure to confirm the “INITIALIZED : OK” appear in the green screen.
6. Unplug the AC Cord and plug it back on again.
Note: To cancel the service mode, press [Power ] button on the setup remote control.
Firmware renewal
Upgrading of the TV software via IP, USB or RF. It also allows the configuration of the Auto Update feature to enable the TV to be automatically upgraded.
Note: Auto Update feature is only available with IP or RF upgrade.
Source: “IP”, “USB”, “RF” – This function allows you to select the Source from which the TV Upgrade data will be received.
Note: The USB source is bidirectional (TV can read from the USB or write to the USB), but IP and RF sources are read only.
Like the TV Clone function, the RF option requires a GNA installed in the property head end to broadcast the data to the TVs. For more information, contact your P&F sales representative.
Upgrade Type: “All”, “Software”, “Assets”, “Clone”, “P:I Key”
C This section allows you to select the type of software to be upgraded to the TV. (All 5 upgrade types are available if you select USB as source)
• If set to ALL, then all elements (Software, Assets, Clone and P:I Keys) will be upgraded, based on their version and the version check setting.
• If set to Software, the Stand-By MCU, SPI MCU and the SOC will be upgraded.
• If set to Assets, the slideshow graphic assets will be upgraded.
• If set to Clone, Setup menu settings and channel map elements will be upgraded.
• If set to P:I Key, the TV will attempt to switch mode to FTG or PPV, provided that the correct key for its serial number is present.
Of these, only the Assets and Clone types are bidirectional. The All, Software, and P:I Key types are read only. If either Assets or Clone is selected, an additional menu item, Direction, appears.
Direction:
• “To TV” (reads data from the USB, copies it to the TV)
• “From TV” (reads data from the TV, copies it to the USB
Version Check: “On”, “Off” - If set to Yes, this feature causes the TV to perform a version check of the TV upgrade software to ensure that only a newer version will be installed.
Start - This function will initiate the TV upgrading process.
Auto Update: “4 Hour”, “1 Hour”, “30 Min”, “10 Min” - When TV goes into standby, Auto Update will automatically check for new TV upgrades and upgrade the TV software and/or clone data after 4
hour, 1 hour, 30 min or 10 min if newer versions are found. Like all previous RF download functions, this too requires a GNA to be installed in the property head end.
RF Channel Number.
Indicates major. Minor channel where upgrading data is available.
Hotel TV mode
Capturing a Clonefile (TV to USB)
• All TV Setup menu settings and the TV channel map will be copied from the TV to the attached USB storage device.
• Any existing clone data on the USB storage device will be overwritten.
• All the key input and the shutdown timers will be invalid during the cloning process.
• Audio and Video will be muted during the cloning process.
How to capture a clone file from the TV to a USB storage device
1. Insert a USB storage device into the TV USB port. (It must have sufficient free space to hold a TV clone file - about 5 MB.)
2. Press the [RC5 SETUP] and [HOME/MENU] button on the setup remote control to enter the setup menu.
3. Scroll down to and select “Upgrades”.
4. Select “Source” and select “USB” then press the [OK] button.
5. Select “Type” and select “Clone” then press the [OK] button.
6. Select “Direction” and select “from TV” then press the [OK] button.
7. Select “Execute” and select “Start” then press the [OK] button.
8. After the successful completion, “Upgrade Completed! Press OK to continue” message appears on screen.
[Upon successful completion at Step 8, make sure to press the [OK] button once. If [OK] button is pressed twice, the cloning process will restart.]
Installing a Clonefile (USB to TV)
• All TV Setup menu settings and the TV channel map will be copied from the USB storage device to the TV.
• All the key input and shutdown timers will be invalid during the cloning process.
• Audio and Video will be muted during the cloning process.
• If any illegal data is encountered in the clonefile, the cloning process will be aborted.
• After the successful completion of the cloning process, the new set of values will be adopted by the TV.
To install a clone file from a USB storage device to the TV
1. Insert the USB flashdrive containing the clonefile into the TV USB port
2. Press the [RC5 SETUP] and [HOME/MENU] button on the setup remote control to enter the setup menu.
3. Scroll down to and select “Upgrades”.
4. Select “Source” and select “USB” then press the [OK] button.
5. Select “Type” and select “Clone” then press the [OK] button.
6. Select “Direction” and select “To TV” then press the [OK] button.
7. Select “Execute” and select “Start” then press the [OK] button.
8. After the successful completion, “Upgrade Completed.  Press OK to continue” message appears on screen.
9. After pressing OK, the TV will restart and initializewith the new values.
Status menu screen (optional)
1. Turn the power on.
2. Press the [RC5 SETUP] and [RECALL/INFO] button on the setup remote control in this order to display the status menu.
You can switch the screen by using [>] or [<] button.
3. Press the [BACK/PP] button to exit the status menu.
SMPS and back-light inverter schematic

Tuesday 15 October 2019

Grundig Toronto 32-79232 T - GBH173 How to enter the service mode – default data values - SMPS schematics

Grundig - Vision 4 - 26-4940 T - GBH3626; 32-4840F T - GBH3532; 32-4940 T - GBH3632; 37-4940 T - GBH3637
Vision 6 - 32-6950 T - GBH4832; 37-6950 T - GBH4837; 42-6950 T - GBH4842
Service mode and Special Functions
i - call up/exit the dialog center/exit the service mode.
Up/Dn – call up the dialogue line.
OK  - call up the menus.
+/--  - changing settings.
Z  - sub menu: back to main menu
 Main menu: exit the service mode.
Calling up the Service Mode
Press button " i " (INFO)
Enter the code number "8500
Exit the Service Mode
Press button " i "
Basic Settings [Default data]
Software Version Number
The software version number is shown on the lower part of the service menu and of the options, e.g
Channel Search
– Press button " i " (MAIN MENU)
– Select "CHANNEL SETUP" with the buttons "+ / –" and confirm with button "OK" ( ).
– Select "Auto Tuning" with the buttons "Up/Dn" and confirm with button "+"
– Select the required Country with the buttons "+ / –".
– Select "Scan Type" with the buttons "Up/Dn" and adjust with buttons "+ / –".
– Select "Time Zone" with the buttons "Up/Dn" and adjust with button "+ / –".
– Start "Channel setup" with the button "OK"
The auto programme system stops at every station of acceptable reception quality (AFC and coincidence) and stores the station data and the respective standard automatically. The system then continues searching.
Pressing the " i " button stops the programme search.
Hotel Mode
Maximum volume is limited and it is no access to "Setup" at activated hotel mode.
Call up: i >  "8500" > "OPTION 1" > "OK"  > "Hotel" > 12 "AVAIL"
Maximum volume: i > "8500" > "OPTION 1" > "OK"  >  "Hotel Volume" > 12Wert 0…63
Standby power schematic
Main power supply FSP2223-3F01
Main board
Main Power Supply FSP337-3F01, FSP361-3F01