PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U SERVICE MANUAL S12F4PZ50MR2U PLASMA DISPLAY TV (AVC SYSTEM) PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U MODELS In the interests of user-safety (Required by safety regulations in some countries) the set should be restored to its original condition and only parts identical to those specified should be used.
PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U IMPORTANT SERVICE SAFETY PRECAUTION Ë Service work should be perfomed only by qualified service technicians who are thor- oughly familiar with all safety checks and the servicing guidelines which follow: » Use an AC voltmeter having with 5000 ohm per volt,...
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U PRECAUTIONS A PRENDRE LORS DE LA REPARATION Ë Ne peut effectuer la réparation qu' un technicien spécialisé qui s'est parfaitement accoutumé à toute vérification de sécurité et aux conseils suivants. • Utiliser un voltmètre CA d'une sensibilité d'au moins AVERTISSEMENT 5000Ω/V pour mesurer la chute de tension en travers...
PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U Specifications Item AVC System, Model: PZ-50MR2U, PZ-43MR2U, PZ-MR2T Color System American TV standard NTSC system PLL full synchronous detection, PLL digital synthesizer system Cercuit type Function VHF 2–13ch, UHF 14–69ch Tuner VHF/UHF 1–125ch CATV BTSC system Audio multiplex...
PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U Operation Manual AVC System INPUT 4 terminal (VIDEO) Front view Door knob CLEAR button* PC INPUT terminal (ANALOG RGB) INPUT 4 terminals (AUDIO) STANDBY/ON indicator PC INPUT terminal (AUDIO) POWER button INPUT 4 terminal (S-VIDEO) How to open the door.
PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U Set the mode switch to TV. Remote control unit Mode switch TV POWER: Switch the Plasma Display TV power on or of f. 12 13 FRONT SURROUND: Set SRS and FOCUS Sound System mode. /SAT AV MODE:Select an audio or video setting.
PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U Preparation Connecting the system Connecting the system cable, the power cord and the speaker cables to the Plasma Display TV (Panel Unit) Plasma Display TV (Panel Unit) (rear view) Black Speaker cable Speaker cable As you apply pressure to this part, insert the speaker cable.
PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U preparation How to route cables A system cable clamp and five speaker cable clamps are included with the system for cable management. Follow the diagram below for correct cable management. As viewed from the rear of the display.
PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U preparation Using the remote control unit Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the remote sensor window. Objects between the remote control unit and sensor window may prevent proper operation. Cautions regarding remote control unit •...
PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U Using external equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your Plasma Display TV, like a DVD player, VCR, Digital tuner, computer, game console and camcorder. To view external source images, select the input source from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the Plasma Display TV(Panel Unit).
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U Appendix RS-232C port specifications Computer Control of the Plasma Display TV (Panel Unit) • When a program is set, the display can be controlled from the computer using the RS-232C terminal. The input signal (computer/video) can be selected, the volume can be adjusted and various other adjustments and settings can be made, enabling automatic programmed playing.
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U Appendix Response code format Normal response Return code (0DH) Problem response (communication error or incorrect command) Return code (0DH) Command table • About the command except being indicated here, it is outside the guarantee range of operation.
PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U REMOVING OF MAJOR PARTS 1. Remove the six lock screws from the back of the top cabinet. Slide the top cabinet backward and detach it. 2. Remove the three lock screws from the front panel. Undo the three hooks at the top and the four hooks at the bottom, and detach the front panel.
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U 8. Remove the AV unit. 8-1. Remove the coaxial cable from the antenna terminal. 8-2. Remove the three lock screws from the antenna terminals 8-3. Remove the six lock screws from the AV unit. 8-4. Remove the six lock screws from the AV unit and detach this unit.
PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES Ë Ë Ë Ë Ë Procedure for turning ON the power 1. Connecting the system (1) Using the system cable, interconnect the plasma display and the AVC system. (2) Connect the plasma display to the AC power source.
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U Ë Ë Ë Ë Ë Entering a special mode 1. Entering the process adjustment mode With the system being ON, turn OFF the main power of the plasma display. Next holding down the INPUT SELECT and CH UP buttons on the plasma display itself, turn ON the main power again. Now the adjustment mode screen shows up.
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U (2) Organization of process adjustment screen Page Input Source Distinguish Signal HDCP The example of a display 1/16 INPUT1 No SIG HDCP:ON Ë +Badj3.3V Ë +Badj2.5V KEY WRITE INDUSTRY INIT CENTER Version MR MAIN E 2001/11/14A OSD version MR OSD 2001/09/06A W2001/10/02 17 .
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U Ë Ë Ë Ë Ë Procedures before and after replacing the PC I/F unit 1) Before replacing the PC I/F unit, write down the values for the parameters listed on the 2nd and 3rd pages of the Adjustment Process A screen.
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U Adjustment item Description Adjustment procedure MAIN N358 Cr level 1. Adjust TB1274_MAIN output (pin (5) of P801) so that the adjustment level shown below should be 0.3 ±0.01 Vp-p. 0.3Vp-p MAIN N358 1. Turn off the PEAK ACL control. Adjust the output (TP815) of...
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U (4) Component HDTV signal adjustment Adjustment item Description Adjustment procedure Setup 1. Select the component HDTV source (100% white color bar signal). COMPONENT 1. Turn off the PEAK ACL control. Adjust the output (TP815) of Peak ACL: OFF HDTV CONTRAST IC810 to have 1.1 ±0.02 Vp-p from the pedestal level.
PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR IC FUNCTIONS Æ Description of Main ICs » » » » » IC1301 (CXA2069Q) This IC is a 7-input, 3-output selector. The video signals other than those for the PC and components, which have been input from each input connector and the tuner, and all the audio signals are sent to the IC1301 and then selected.
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U » » » » » IC1701 (FA3675CE) This IC is designed to control the 6-channel PWM switching regulator. With 5 step-up switching regulator lines incorporated, the IC converts +10V to +2.5V, +3.3V and +5.8V. Also with a step-down switching regulator line incorporated, the IC converts +10V to +6.0V, -5.0V, +12V and +35V.
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U Æ Description of Functions of Main ICs on PC I/F Unit » » » » » IC4 (CXA3506R) This IC is an A/D converter that incorporates a 3-channel, 8-bit, 120 MSPS amplifier and PLL. It is used for the video signals input to the I/F board on the main channel in the 1-screen and 2-screen modes, and also for the video signals input from the front for the PC.
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U » The information shown in the list is basic information and may not correspond exactly to that shown in the schematic diagrams. Ë VHiCXA2069Q-1 (ASSY: IC1301) » S2-Compatible, 7-Input/3-Ouput AV Switch » Block Diagram...
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U » Pin Function Pin No. Pin Name Pin Function Video signal input. Composite video signal input Y/C-separated signal input terminal for luminance signal input. YIN1 to feed in the Y/C-separated signal of VOUT1 output. YIN1 Y/C-separated signal input terminal for chrominance signal input.
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U » Pin Function Pin No. Pin Name Pin Function VIDEO 1-L1 Line input of D-terminal VIDEO 1-L2 VIDEO 1-L3 VIDEO 2-L1 VIDEO 2-L2 VIDEO 2-L3 VIDEO 3-L1 VIDEO 3-L2 VIDEO 3-L3 4, 14, 39, 45, 52, —...
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U Ë RH-iX3370CEN1 (ASSY: IC2501) » Multi Standard Sound Processor » Block Diagram...
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U » Pin Function Pin No. Pin Name Pin Function — Not connected I2C_CL I2C clock I2C_DA I2C data I2S_CL I2S clock I2S_WS I2S word strobe I2S_DA_OUT I2S data output I2S_DA_IN1 I2S1 data input ADR_DA ADR data output...
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U » Pin Function Pin No. Pin Name Pin Function CVBS1/Y1-IN CVBS1 or Y1-IN signal input. SYNC-IN Sync signal input. CVBS-OUT CVBS or Y+C signal output terminal. Counted-down vertical sync signal output. COMB Y-IN Input of Y signal coming from comb filter. Open when not used.
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U » Pin Function Pin No. Pin Name Pin Function HD1-IN Input the horizontal synchronizing signal. HD2-IN It’s polarity corresponds to both positive and negative. HD3-IN Input from this pin does not be synchronized internally. VD1-IN Input the horizontal vertical signal.
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U Ë VHiPD64082/-1S (ASSY: IC7001) » Y/C Separate IC » Block Diagram...
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U » Pin Function Pin No. Pin Name Pin Function 1, 40, 55, 80 DGND — Digital section grounding. 45, 64, 100 DVDD — Digital section power. MRAS External EDO memory RAS output. External EDO memory address output.
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U » Pin Function Pin No. Pin Name Pin Function CLPO Built-in clamp circuit current output terminal. To be connected to ADIN when built-in clamp is used. ADIN Comb filter analog input (A/D converter) terminal. A/D converter reference bottom voltage. (standard 0.52V) ADVS —...
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U Ë RH-iX3473CEZZ (ASSY: IC804, IC810) Ë RH-iX3474CEZZ (ASSY: IC811) » Monolithic Video Filter * RH-iX3473CEZZ is 6.7MHz at Cut-off frequency. * RH-iX3474CEZZ is 30MHz at Cut-off frequency. » Block Diagram » Pin Function Pin No. Pin Name...
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U » Pin Function Pin No. Pin Name Pin Function — Power Supply GND. GREEN Video Output BLUE Video Output Serial Enable Horizontal In Serial Mode Select VIDEO Composite Video CSYNC Composite Sync Loop Filter RREF Resistor Reference Vss(A) —...
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U » Pin Function Pin No. Pin Name Pin Function IICSEL IIC Adderss Select H SEL HIN/XIN Select Xout XTAL Output NRST RESET HIN/XIN Horizontal In/XTAL In — Power Supply (Digital) GND. VIDEO Composite Video CSYNC Composite Sync...
PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U PRINTED WIRING BOARD BLOCK DIAGRAM-1/2 » PC I/F Unit VIDEO PROCESSOR CIRCUIT POWER REG. CIRCUIT CPCI-0056CE■ IC320 IC319 PANEL LINK SDRAM SDRAM REG. OUTPUT REG. CIRCUIT PC R,G,B INPUT CIRCUIT IC413 PANEL LINK IC25 CIVIC VIDEO MAIN/PC...
PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U OVERALL WIRING DIAGRAM-1/2 SR UNIT P6000 P6001 QCNW-6078CEZZ PC I/F UNIT QCNW- 6084CEZZ QCNW- 6083CEZZ QCNW QCNW QCNW-6080CEZZ QCNW QCNW-6077CEZZ CN702 POWER UNIT P3401 FRONT P3001 LED UNIT...
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U 6078CEZZ QCNW-A280WJZZ AV UNIT SC1401 QCNW-6082CEZZ P2502 SC1503 QCNW-6081CEZZ P2501 QCNW-6073CEZZ 80CEZZ P1702 MAIN UNIT P1703 QCNW-6074CEZZ QCNW-6079CEZZ P3401 P3402 QCNW-6076CEZZ FRONT UNIT...
PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U DESCRIPTION OF SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT CONDITION: CAPACITOR 1. All capacitors are mF, unless otherwise noted. 1. When the exclusive-use AC adapter is used, the color (P=pF=mmF). bar signal of color bar generator for service is input to 2.
PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U PRINTED WIRING BOARD DIAGRAM MAIN Unit (A-Side)
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U MAIN Unit (B-Side)
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U PC I/F Unit (A-Side)
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U PC I/F Unit (B-Side)
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U FRONT Unit (Component Side) LED Unit (Component Side) SR Unit (Component Side) EMC Unit (Component Side) (PZ-MR2T)
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U POWER Unit (Component Side) EMC Unit (Component Side) (PZ-43MR2U, PZ-50MR2U)
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U AV Unit (Component Side)
2. NO. DE REF 3. NO. DE PIECE 4. DESCRIPTION in USA: Contact your nearest SHARP Parts Distributor to order. For in CANADA: Contact SHARP Electronics of Canada Limited location of SHARP Parts Distributor, Please call Toll-Free; 1- Phone (416) 890-2100...
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PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U CABINET AND MECHANICAL PARTS Main Unit PC I/F Unit AV Unit EMC Unit SR Unit Front Unit Power Unit LED Unit 2-13 2-10 2-13 2-13 2-14 2-11 2-13 2-12...
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PSPAH0720CEZZ J Spacer CCABB3079CE01 J Top Cabinet Ass’y (PZ-43MR2U, PZ-50MR2U) Not Available – Top Cabinet — (PZ-43MR2U, PZ-50MR2U) GCABB3079CESA J Top Cabinet (PZ-MR2T) TCAUHA001WJZZ J Caution Label CANGT9033CE01 J PWB Angle Ass’y Not Available – PWB Angle — LHLDW1021GE00 J Wire Holder...
PZ-MR2T PZ-43MR2U PZ-50MR2U PACKING OF THE SET Polyethylene Bag (SSAKA0170CEZZ) Operation Manual System Cable (TiNS-7584CEZZ) (QCNW-6117CEZZ) (PZ-43MR2U, PZ-50MR2U) (TiNS-7656CEZZ) (PZ-MR2T) Batteries AC Cord (QACCDA007WJPZ) Remote Control Unit (RRMCG1678CESA) Packing Material (SPAKF0515CEZZ) Polyethylene Bag (SSAKH0173CEZZ) Buffer Material (SPAKXA001CEZZ) (PZ-43MR2U, PZ-50MR2U) (SPAKXA033WJZZ)