IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE There are special parts used in Panasonic LCD Projectors which are important for safety. These parts are shaded on the schematic diagram. It is essential that these critical parts should be replaced with manufacturer’s specified parts to prevent shock, fire, or other hazards.
<PT-FW430U/PT-FW430E/PT-FW430EA/PT-FX400U/PT-FX400E/PT-FX400EA> Safety Instructions Safety precautions 1. Safety Precautions 1.1. General Guidelines - For continued safety, no modification of any circuit must be attempted. - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet before disassembling this projector. - Use correctly the supplied power cord and must ground it. - It is advisable to use an isolation transformer in the AC power line before the service.
Specifications Model No. PT-TW230U / E / EA PT-TW231RU / E / EA Power supply AC100 V - 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz 100 V - 240 V 3.6 A-1.8 A 310 W Power consumption When [Standby mode] of [Setting] is set to [ECO]: 0.42 W When [Standby mode] of [Setting] is set to [Network]: 9.5 W...
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Specifications Model No. PT-TW230U / E / EA PT-TW231RU / E / EA 1 (D-sub 15 pin female) 0.7 V [p-p] 75 Ω (When G-SYNC: 1.0 [p-p] 75 Ω HD/SYNC [RGB signal] TTL high impedance, automatic positive/negative polarity COMPUTER compatible VD TTL high impedance, automatic positive/...
Circuit Protections This projector provides the following circuit protections to operate in safety. If the abnormality occurs inside the projec- tor, it will automatically turn off by operating one of the following protection circuits. Thermal fuse(SW902) Lamp cover switch(SW901) There is the thermal fuse (SW902) inside of the projec- The lamp cover switch (SW901) cuts off the drive signal tor to detect the internal temperature rising abnormally.
Circuit Protections Warning temperature and power failure protection The projector will be automatically turned off when the internal temperature of the projector is abnormally high, or the cooling fans stop spinning, or the power supplies in the projector are failed. LED indicator WARNING emit a red light...
Maintenance Before replacing the unit When you perform maintenance or replacement of the parts, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet. Maintenance n Outer case Wipe off dirt and dust using a soft dry cloth. •...
Maintenance n Resetting the filter counter Attention • Turn off the power before you replace the air filter unit. After replacing the filter, be sure to reset the filter coun- • When attaching the air filter unit, make sure that the ter.
Maintenance n Lamp unit The lamp unit is a consumable component. You can check the total usage time using lamp runtime in the Information menu. It is recommended to ask an authorized engineer to replace the lamp unit. Contact your dealer. Consult your dealer to purchase a replacement lamp unit.
Maintenance Replacing the lamp unit Lamp cover CAUTION: • When the projector is mounted on a ceiling, do not work with your face close to the projector. • Attach the lamp unit and the lamp cover securely. • When you experience difficulty in installing the lamp, remove it and try again. If you use force to install the lamp, the connector may be damaged.
Maintenance How to check lamp runtime The LAMP indicator will light yellow when the lamp runtime (Corresponding value) reaches 3,000 hours. This is to indicate that lamp replacement is required. The lamp runtime is calculated by using the below expression. Lamp runtime (Corresponding value) = norma + eco x 0.75...
Maintenance Cleaning After long periods of use, dust and other particles will accumulate on the LCD panel, prism, mirror, polarized glass, lens, etc., causing the picture to darken or color to blur. If this occurs, clean the inside of optical unit. Remove dust and other particles using air spray.
Security Function Notice This projector provides security functions such as "Key lock", "PIN code lock" and "Logo PIN code lock". When the pro- jector has set these security function on, you are required to enter correct PIN code to use the projector. If you do not know the correct PIN code to the projector, the projector can no longer be operated or started.
Standby Mode Notice This projector provides 2 types of standby mode, Eco standby mode and Network standby mode. According to the standby mode "Eco" or "Network", several functions are restricted as shown in the table below. To change the standby mode, use the projector's menu "Setting".
Mechanical Disassembly Mechanical disassembly should be made following procedures in numerical or- Screws expression der. (Type ) mm Diameter x Length Following steps show the basic procedures, therefore unnecessary step may T type M type be ignored. Caution: The parts and screws should be placed exactly the same position as the original otherwise it may cause loss of performance and product safety.
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Mechanical Disassembly 2. AV panel and cabinet top removal 1. Remove 5 screws A(M3x8) to remove the AV panel. 2. Remove 3 screws B(T3x10), 1 screw C(T3x10), 2 screws D(M3x8) and 1 screw E(T3x8) and 1 screw F(T3x8) to remove the cabinet top assy. 3.
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Mechanical Disassembly 3. Main, filter board and lamp removal 1. Remove 1 screw A(M4x6), 2 screws B(T3x8), 2 screws C(M2.5x8) and remove the main board upward. 2. Remove 1 screw D(M4x6), 2 screws E(T3x8),3 screws F(M4x6)and remove the filter shield top. 3.
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Mechanical Disassembly 4. Power, SW902,ballast boards and fans(FN906,FN907) removal 1. Remove 3 screws A(T3x8) to remove the fans (FN906, FN907) assy. 2. Remove 1 screw B(T3x8) to remove the lamp socket. Remove 3 screws C(T3x8) to re- move the lamp cover bottom. Unhook the ballast cable from the cabinet bottom. 3.
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Mechanical Disassembly 5. Cable reforming Reform the cables as shown in the figure below. Place the cables at the original position after replacing the parts. Ferrite core Hook Ferrite core Hook hook Wire band hook Wire band Thermal fuse Guide Ferrite core Wire band Guide...
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Mechanical Disassembly 6. Optical unit and duct assembly removal 1. Remove 2 screws A(T3x8) to remove the main board holder. 2. Remove 2 screws B(T3x12) and 5 screws C(T3x8) and remove the optical unit upward off. 3. Remove 9 screws D(T3x8) and remove the duct assembly upward off. Main board holder Optical unit...
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Mechanical Disassembly 7. Fan(FN905),temp sensor C, R/C front board removal 1. Remove 2 screws A(T3x8) to remove the duct assy. Remove fan (FN905) and temp sensor C board. 2. Remove 2 screws B(T3x8) to remove the lens holder. Pull the R/C front board up- ward off.
Optical Parts Disassembly Before taking this procedure, remove AV panel, cabinet top and main board following to the “Mechanical disassem- bly”. Disassembly requires a 2.0mm hex wrench and a screwdriver. (T3x8)x2 z Projection lens removal Main board holder Note: The main board holder should be removed from the cabinet bottom before removing the projection lens.
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Optical Parts Disassembly c Condenser lens (OUT) removal (M2.5x6)x2 (M2.5x6) Condenser Lens(OUT) Fig.3 v Polarized glasses removal (M2.5x6)x3 Polarized glass(IN/G) Polarized glass(IN/B) Polarized glass(IN/R) * Polarized glass is not re- moved from the mounting base. Fig.4 -25-...
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Optical Parts Disassembly b LCD panel/prism assy removal Loosen 1 screw A and then pull the panel/prism assy upward off. LCD panel/prism assy Fig.5-1 *Note on handling the LCD panel/prism assy LCD panel, polarized glasses are very sensitive parts. Never touch or wipe the surface. When removing the dust on the surface, use a commercial (inert gas) air spray to remove them.
Optical Parts Disassembly Panel type check There are 2 types of LCD panel/prism assy for this model. Either L-type or R-type LCD panel/prism assy is used on the projector. Check which type of LCD panel/prism assy is used with the figure below. When replacing the LCD panel/prism assy, you need to take "Panel type check and setting"...
Optical Parts Disassembly n Optical unit top removal Optical unit top Unhook 6 hooks to remove the optical unit top. Fig.6 m Relay lens(OUT) assy removal (M2.5x5) Relay lens(OUT) Fig.7 -28-...
Optical Parts Disassembly , Locations and directions Parts Name When mounting or assembling the optical parts in the optical Dichroic mirror (B) unit, the parts must be mounted in the specified location and Dichroic mirror (G) direction as shown in figure below. Condenser lens (G) Relay lens (IN) Mirror (R)
Optical Adjustments Before taking optical adjustments below, remove the AV panel and cabinet top following to the “Mechanical Disas- sembly”. Adjustments require a 2.0mm hex wrench and a slot screwdriver. When you adjust condenser lens or relay lens adjustment, you need to disconnect FPC cables of LCD panels on the main board. WARNING : USE UV RADIATION EYE AND SKIN PRO- TECTION DURING SERVICING CAUTION: To prevent suffer of UV radiation, those...
Optical Adjustments Condenser lens (OUT) adjustment Turn the projector on by a state of without FPC cables. Project all of lights on the screen. Adjust the adjustment base of condenser lens (OUT) assy to make color uniformity in white. 1) If the shading appears on the left or right of the screen as shown Fig.2-1 , loosen 1 screw , and adjust the slot...
Optical Adjustments Relay lens (OUT) adjustment Turn the projector on by a state of without FPC cables. Project all of lights on the screen. Adjust the adjustment base of relay lens (OUT) assy to make color unifor- mity in white. Fig.3 If the shading appears on the left or right of the screen as shown in loosen 1 screw...
Electrical Adjustments Service adjustment menu operation To enter the service mode MENU button ENTER button To enter the “Service mode”, press and hold the on the projector for more than MENU button 3 seconds or press and hold the on the remote control for more than 20 seconds. The service menu appears on the screen as follows.
Electrical Adjustments Circuit adjustments CAUTION: The each circuit has been made by the fine adjustment at factory. Do not attempt to adjust the following adjustments except requiring the readjustments in servicing otherwise it may cause loss of performance and product safety. Before adjustment, please turn on the projector for more than ten minutes. WARNING : USE UV RADIATION EYE AND SKIN PROTECTION DURING SERVICING.
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Electrical Adjustments 3. Auto calibration adjustment [PC] 1. Fan voltage adjustment Input mode Computer 1 (RGB) Equipment Digital voltmeter Input signal XGA Computer signal Signal pattern 16-step gray scale 1. Enter the service mode. 2. Adjust the voltage on each test point by changing the data values of Group-No.
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Electrical Adjustments 4. Auto calibration adjustment [Component] 5. Auto calibration adjustment [Video] Input mode Computer 1 (Component) Input mode Video Input signal 480i component signal Input signal Composite video signal Signal pattern 8 color bar Signal pattern 16-step gray scale 1.
Electrical Adjustments 6. Common center adjustment 9. Gamma correction adjustment Input mode Computer 1 (RGB) Software PROJECTOR SERVICE TOOL v4.20 Input signal XGA computer signal Signal patterns 50% R, G, B whole signals Use the software to obtain the proper gray scale of the screen.
Electrical Adjustments Service adjustment data The adjustment items indicated with “[” are required to readjust following to the “Electrical adjustments”. Other items should be used with the initial data value. Group/ Item Name Function Initial Range Note Item Group AD Converter (PW190) 0 ADC G-OFFSET PC / Component SCART 128/120/128...
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Electrical Adjustments Group/ Item Name Function Initial Range Note Item Group Deinterlacer setting Effective only for Progressive ON-L1 mode. 0 Motion Adaptive Weight <KDEINT> 0 - 255 Value 0 : Conservative <====> 4 : 1 Angle Interpolation Level 0 - 4 Aggressive 2 CUE Low Pass Filter <CUELPFEN>...
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Electrical Adjustments Group/ Item Name Function Initial Range Note Item Video Motion Window <VOFSTARY> 0 - 1023 Range of detective for Film mode Start Y Video Motion Window <VOFSTOPY> 0 - 1023 Range of detective for Film mode Stop Y Group 2:3pull down setting Film Detection Sensitivity...
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Electrical Adjustments Group/ Item Name Function Initial Range Note Item Level-6 data for dimming 5 DIMMER_CTRL_ brightness: when less than the 0 - 255 LEVEL6 dimming level 6 Level-7 data for dimming DIMMER_CTRL_ brightness: when less than the 0 - 255 LEVEL7 dimming level 7 Level-8 data for dimming...
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Electrical Adjustments Group/ Item Name Function Initial Range Note Item HiLand HiLand Group Fan Temp Error Setting Normal Ceiling Normal Ceiling (OFF) (OFF) (ON1/ (ON1/ (Memorized) ON2) ON2) 5 Temp A Warning (Normal) 0/40 0/40 30 - 100 6 Temp B Warning (Normal) 0/52 0/52 30 - 100...
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Electrical Adjustments Group/ Item Name Function Initial Range Note Item Cooling Time setting at Temp Er- 10 Temp Error Cooling Time ror (x 30 sec) 1-15 1: 30, 3: 90, 15: 450 sec. OnStart Cooling Start 0-100 Threshold Cooling after shutdown (0: No, 1: 12 After shutdown cooling Yes) Group...
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Model No. is set when the value 1 Model No. Setting 0 - 10 is set to 10. Group Model No. Setting [PT-TW230U / PT-TW231RU] 0 Model No. Confirm * Refer to S430-0 Model No. is set when the value 1 Model No. Setting 0 - 10 is set to 10.
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Electrical Adjustments Group/ Item Name Function Initial Range Note Item 0 Model No. Confirm * Refer to S430-0 Model No. is set when the value 1 Model No. Setting 0 - 10 is set to 10. Group Model No. Setting [PT-TW230EA / PT-TW231RA] 0 Model No.
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Electrical Adjustments Group/ Item Name Function Initial Range Note Item 2 H Back Porch 0 - 4095 3 V Back Porch 0 - 4095 4 Disp Line 0 - 4095 Group YCbCr (575p) 0 Total Dots 0 - 4095 * Read only 1 Disp Dots 0 - 4095 2 H Back Porch...
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Electrical Adjustments Group/ Item Name Function Initial Range Note Item 2 H Back Porch 0 - 4095 3 V Back Porch 0 - 4095 4 Disp Line 0 - 4095 5 Clamp 0 - 255 * Read only 6 Clamp Width 0 - 255 * Read only Group...
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Electrical Adjustments Group/ Item Name Function Initial Range Note Item Group HDCP (720p - 60) 8 VSBEG 0 - 15 Group HDCP (720p - 50) Over Scan Rate (0 ~ 25.5% at 7 OverScan 0 - 255 0.1% steps) 8 VSBEG 0 - 15 Group HDCP (1080i - 60)
Troubleshooting Indicators and projector condition Each indicator on the projector indicates the operating status of the projector. If you find the un-expected operation during usage, check the projector's operation with the tables below. The indicators also let you know the maintenance sign.
Troubleshooting No power This projector provides a function which can be specified a defective area simply by indicating the LEDs. Connect the AC cord and press the button once and then check the LED indication. - When all of LED indicators are not lighting, the symptom indicates that the primary power supply circuit does not operate properly.
Troubleshooting No picture Check following steps. No picture with all of Check the supply voltage and LCD driving stage; input sources Check power supply circuit S16V_PNL and peripheral circuit. Check ICs IC501, IC531, IC561, IC401, IC301 and peripheral cir- cuits. No picture with PC1 Check IC301<Scaler>, IC5301<HV Sync SW>...
Troubleshooting No sound Check following steps. Check if the audio sig- Check IC5001 and peripheral circuit. nal is observed at pins Check the 12V power supply. 7 and 15 of IC5001. Check IC001 and peripheral circuit. Check if the audio sig- Check the Mute signal at pin 1 of IC001.
Control Port Functions Scaler I/O port functions (PW190) PIN NO. PORT NO. SIGNAL NAME DESCRIPTION SIVS HDMI V SYnc PW_UPDATE RXD_MCI Network RXD DDC_SW SIHS HDMI H Sync TXD_PW Serial Control TXD SICLK HDMI Clock SIAHS HDMI H Sync LAMP_PWM Lamp Control SDATA_PW 3-Wired Serial Control Data...
PT-TW230U /TW230E / TW230EA Exploded Views & Parts List PT-TW231RU /TW231RE / TW231REA Exploded Views Parts List Models PT-TW230U PT-TW230E PT-TW230EA PT-TW231RU PT-TW231RE PT-TW231REA Impotant Safety Notice Components identificated by the International symbol ! have special characteristics impotant for safety.
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PT-TW230U /TW230E / TW230EA Exploded Views PT-TW231RU /TW231RE / TW231REA Cabinet top assembly C01-1 A2000 *C14 KEY SW BOARD Only models PT-TW231R series have this parts. Cabinet bottom-1 assembly A901 BALLAST BOARD A601 FN906 POWER BOARD FN907 LP900 A602 FILTER BOARD...
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PT-TW230U /TW230E / TW230EA Exploded Views PT-TW231RU /TW231RE / TW231REA In the optical unit CAUTION: Part must be placed in specified direction when replacing the optical parts. Please see “Optical parts disassembly” for further instructions. SPL-7...
PT-TW230U /TW230E / TW230EA Electrical Parts List PT-TW231RU /TW231RE / TW231REA Product safety should be considered when a component replacement is made in any area of a projector. Components indicated by a mark in this parts list and the circuit diagram show components whose value have special significance to product safety.
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PT-TW230U /TW230E / TW230EA Electrical Parts List PT-TW231RU /TW231RE / TW231REA Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description C1011 3034420519 CERAMIC 0.068U K 16V C1012 3034093426 CERAMIC 0.1U K 16V ASSEMBLIED BOARDS C1014 3034420519 CERAMIC 0.068U K 16V...
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PT-TW230U /TW230E / TW230EA Electrical Parts List PT-TW231RU /TW231RE / TW231REA Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description C3501 3033977618 CERAMIC 1U K 25V C3586 3032763113 CERAMIC 33P J 50V C3502 3033977618 CERAMIC 1U K 25V C3587...
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PT-TW230U /TW230E / TW230EA Electrical Parts List PT-TW231RU /TW231RE / TW231REA Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description C5011 3033945815 CERAMIC 4.7U K 16V C5707 3033246417 CERAMIC 0.022U K 16V C5012 3033945815 CERAMIC 4.7U K 16V C5708...
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PT-TW230U /TW230E / TW230EA Electrical Parts List PT-TW231RU /TW231RE / TW231REA Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description C8011 3034093426 CERAMIC 0.1U K 16V C9883 3033921215 ELECT 47U M 6.3V C8012 3033583215 CERAMIC 10U K 6.3V C9884 3034093426 CERAMIC 0.1U K 16V...
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PT-TW230U /TW230E / TW230EA Electrical Parts List PT-TW231RU /TW231RE / TW231REA Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description IC5621 4106510104 IC R1131D101B-TR-F L3623 6520028524 INDUCTOR 220OHM, P IC5821 4107312004 IC TPS54327DDAR L3626 6520028524 INDUCTOR 220OHM, P IC5841 3095985217...
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PT-TW230U /TW230E / TW230EA Electrical Parts List PT-TW231RU /TW231RE / TW231REA Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description Q2031 4060217804 TR 2SC4617 R1075 3012637420 MT-GLAZE 75 JA 1/16W Q3582 3052176917 TR TPC6107 TE85L R1077 3012637420 MT-GLAZE 75 JA 1/16W...
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PT-TW230U /TW230E / TW230EA Electrical Parts List PT-TW231RU /TW231RE / TW231REA Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description R353 3012637420 MT-GLAZE 75 JA 1/16W R422 3012251814 MT-GLAZE 47 JA 1/16W R3532 3012251418 MT-GLAZE 47K JA 1/16W R423...
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PT-TW230U /TW230E / TW230EA Electrical Parts List PT-TW231RU /TW231RE / TW231REA Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description R571 3012248814 MT-GLAZE 100 JA 1/16W R7873 3012646115 MT-GLAZE 20K FA 1/10W R5716 3012764710 MT-GLAZE 0.000 ZA 1/3W R7874 3012994810 MT-GLAZE 2.7K FA 1/16W...
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PT-TW230U /TW230E / TW230EA Electrical Parts List PT-TW231RU /TW231RE / TW231REA Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description R8832 3012249316 MT-GLAZE 1K JA 1/16W RB531 9450370817 R-NETWORK 0X4 1/16W R8841 3013410616 MT-GLAZE 49.9 FA 1/16W RB533 9450370817...
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PT-TW230U /TW230E / TW230EA Electrical Parts List PT-TW231RU /TW231RE / TW231REA Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description C612 3032221316 CERAMIC 1000P K 1K R611 4013530311 MT-GLAZE 430K JA 1/3W C613 3034514119 MT-POLYEST 1U K 450V R612...
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PT-TW230U /TW230E / TW230EA Electrical Parts List PT-TW231RU /TW231RE / TW231REA Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description R2903 3012556513 MT-GLAZE 100 JA 1/10W A604 6550051738 ASSY,PWB,TEMP. SENSOR A KW4CC C8833 3033969613 CERAMIC 1U K 25V C8833...
Circuit Boards Diagram ! CAUTION This projector is isolated from AC line by using the internal converter transformer. Please pay attention to the following notes in servicing RC ( SIDE:A) RC (SIDE:B) 1. Do not touch the part on hot side (primary circuit) or both parts on hot and cold sides (secondary circuit) at the same time.