SERVICE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • The caution items shown here describe major safety issues and should always be observed. • The meanings of the various indications are as follows. Indicates a hypothetical situation in which service personnel and nearby third parties, or even WARNING end users due to a product defect after the service operation is completed, could possibly be in danger of injury or even death in the event of operational error.
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WARNING • Always advise users to keep children away. There is danger of injury to children from tools, disassembled products, etc. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY • Always disconnect the power plug before starting work whenever power is not required. Failure to disconnect the power plug before starting work can result in electrical shock. UNPULUG •...
HANDLING THE LCD MODULE Safety Precautions 3. If the panel surface becomes soiled, wipe with cotton or a In the event that the screen is damaged or the liquid crystal soft cloth. If this does not remove the soiling, breathe on (fluid) leaks, do not breathe in or drink this fluid.
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7. Do not expose the LCD module to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet rays for an extended period of time. 8. Do not store the LCD module below the temperature con- ditions described in the specifications. Failure to do so could result in freezing of the liquid crystal due to cold air or loss of resilience or other damage.
SERVICE MODE ENTERING TO SERVICE MODE 1) Press the "MUTE" button once on the remote control, "1/2 MUTE" is displayed on the screen. 2) Press the "MUTE" button again, "MUTE" is displayed on the screen. 3) Press the "MENU" button on the TV while pressing the "MUTE" button on the remote control, "S" may appear on the screen.
TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION FOR LED INDICATION CAUSE Short-circuit detection of BUS line LED is lit in 1 second at intervals of 1 second. BUS line may possibly be short-circuit (SDA to SCL), or BUS line (SDA, SCL) is grounded. Overcurrent limiter detection LED is lit in 0.5 at intervals of 0.5 second.
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SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION 1) Press "9" button on the remote control during display of adjustment menu in the service mode. 2) During diagnosis, the following displays are shown. <SELF CHECK> Part number of microprocessor Operation number of protecting circuit ------"00" is normal. When indication is other than "00", overcurrent is apt to flow, and circuit parts may possibly be dam- aged.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS Control panel Swivel base Side Front Terminals (VIDEO 3) POWER POWER Headphone jack Power indicator Remote sensor Terminals • VIDEO/AUDIO OUT • VARIABLE AUDIO OUT Back Push Remove the covers Cable clamper (Supplied: see page 8) DVI/HDCP IN Antenna terminals Terminals •...
Learning about the remote control The buttons used for operating the TV only are described here. For a complete list of the remote control’s functions, see the “Remote Control functional key chart” on pages 19–20. turns the TV on and off POWER allows access to the automatic TV shut-off function (page 53) SLEEP...
MECHANICAL DISASSEMBLY • Note: Be sure to lay down the main body (by placing its screen downward) for disassembly. Removing the back cover 1) Remove the BC stand cover. 2) Remove the BC terminal cover. 3) Remove 6 screws, then remove the stand. BC Stand Cover Stand BC Terminal Cover...
Removing the speakers 1) Remove the back cover. (Refer to Item 1.) 2) Disconnect the speaker wire harness on the Front/AV board. 3) Remove the wire harness of the 3 wire holders. 4) Remove 4 screws, then remove the left speaker and wire holder. 5) Remove 4 screws, then remove the right speaker and wire holder.
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Removing the top shield bracket 1) Remove the back cover. (Refer to Item 1.) 2) Remove 5 screws, then remove the top shield bracket. Top Shield Braket STP 3x8 STP 3x8 – 16 –...
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Removing the Power Module unit 1) Remove the back cover. (Refer to Item 1.) 2) Disconnect the power cord from the connector. 3) Remove the 3 wire harnesses from the 3 wire clampers on the plate back R. 4) Disconnect the 8 wire harnesses from the 8 connectors on the Power Module unit. 5) Remove 7 screws, then remove the Power Module unit.
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Removing the Scaler board 1) Remove the back cover. (Refer to Item 1.) 2) Remove the top shield bracket. (Refer to Item 3.) 3) Remove 4 screws (STP3x6) and 2 screws (STP3x5), then remove the top shield RM. 4) Disconnect the 8 wire harnesses and 2 FFC from the Scaler board. 5) Remove 4 screws (STP3x5), then remove the Scaler board and bottom shield RM.
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Removing the D-Rewrite board 1) Remove the back cover. (Refer to Item 1.) 2) Remove the top shield bracket. (Refer to Item 3.) 3) Remove the Scaler board. (Refer to Item 5.) 4) Remove 2 screws, then remove the D-Rewrite board. 5) Disconnect the 2 wire harnesses and 1 FFC on the D-Rewrite board.
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Removing the back terminal plate, back bottom plate and back R plate 1) Remove the back cover. (Refer to Item 1.) 2) Remove the top shield bracket. (Refer to Item 3.) 3) Remove the Scaler board. (Refer to Item 5.) 4) Remove the D-Rewrite board.
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Removing the TN/AOUT, AV2 and Signal boards 1) Remove the back cover. (Refer to Item 1.) 2) Remove the top shield bracket. (Refer to Item 3.) 3) Remove the Scaler board. (Refer to Item 5.) 4) Remove the D-Rewrite board. (Refer to Item 6.) 5) Remove the back plates.
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Removing the Front /AV board 1) Remove the back cover. (Refer to Item 1.) 2) Remove 1 screw (BIDT2 3x10 BZ). 3) Remove 2 screws (PP 3x6), then remove the front AV panel. 4) Remove 1 screw (BIDT2 3x10 BZ) and 1 screw (PP 3x6), then remove the rear AV panel. 5) Disconnect the 2 wire harnesses and 1 FFC from the Front/AV board.
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10. Removing the Power SW and LED/RMT boards 1) Remove the back cover. (Refer to Item 1.) 2) Remove 3 screws (STP 3x8), then remove the LED/RMT board. 3) Disconnect the 2 wire harnesses from the connector on the LED/RMT board. 4) Remove 2 screws (STP 3x8), then remove the switch cover and cap.
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11. Removing the chassis frame 1) Remove the back cover. (Refer to Item 1.) 2) Remove the speakers. (Refer to Item 2.) 3) Remove the top shield bracket. (Refer to Item 3.) 4) Remove Power Module unit. (Refer to Item 4.) 5) Remove the Scaler board.
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12. Removing the LCD and front bezel cover assembly 1) Remove the back cover. (Refer to Item 1.) 2) Remove the speakers. (Refer to Item 2.) 3) Remove the top shield bracket. (Refer to Item 3.) 4) Remove Power Module unit. (Refer to Item 4.) 5) Remove the Scaler board.
· · · · · The part number must be used when ordering parts, in order to assist in processing, be sure to include the Model number and Description. · · · · · The PC board assembly with mark is no longer available after the end of the production. Model : 26HL84 Capacitors ..... CD : Ceramic Disk PF : Plastic Film EL : Electrolytic Resistors ....
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Location Parts No. Description Location Parts No. Description CC01 24109102 CERAMIC CHIP, 50V B 1000PF K CS05 24092538 CERAMIC CHIP, 10V F 1UF Z CC02 24109102 CERAMIC CHIP, 50V B 1000PF K CS06 24092538 CERAMIC CHIP, 10V F 1UF Z CC03 24109102 CERAMIC CHIP, 50V B 1000PF K CS07...
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Location Parts No. Description Location Parts No. Description CV250 24092441 CERAMIC CHIP, 16V F 1UF Z R612 24011273 CHIP, 1/20W 27K OHM J CV251 24092441 CERAMIC CHIP, 16V F 1UF Z R613 24011124 CHIP, 1/20W 120K OHM J CV252 24109103 CERAMIC CHIP, 50V B 0.01UF K R614 24011103 CHIP, METAL FILM, 1/20W 10K OHM J CV253...
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Location Parts No. Description Location Parts No. Description RB66 24011473 CHIP, METAL FILM, 1/20W 47K OHM J RD240 24011101 CHIP, METAL FILM, 1/20W 100 OHM J RB67 24011221 CHIP, METAL FILM, 1/20W 220 OHM J RD248 24011473 CHIP, METAL FILM, 1/20W 47K OHM J RB69 24011272 CHIP, 1/20W 2.7K OHM J RD249...
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Location Parts No. Description Location Parts No. Description RS103 24011103 CHIP, METAL FILM, 1/20W 10K OHM J RV259 24011102 CHIP, METAL FILM, 1/20W 1K OHM J RS112 24011473 CHIP, METAL FILM, 1/20W 47K OHM J RV260 24011101 CHIP, METAL FILM, 1/20W 100 OHM J RS116 24011473 CHIP, METAL FILM, 1/20W 47K OHM J RV261...
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SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM MODEL : 26HL84 WARNING: BEFORE SERVICING THIS CHASSIS, READ THE "X-RAY RADIATION PRECAUTION", "SAFETY PRECAUTION" AND "PRODUCT SAFETY NOTICE" ON THE MANUAL FOR THIS MODEL. CAUTION: The international hazard symbols " " in the schematic diagram and the parts list designate components which have special characteristics important for safety and should be replaced only with types identical to those in the original circuit or specified in the parts list.