When Check the AC power cord for possible damages. Keep voltage exceeds the specified limits, check each special the part or the lead away from any heat-emitting part. materials. Samsung Electronics...
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Critical safety parts should be bracketed with ( Use only regular parts for replacements (in particular, flame resistance and dielectric strength specifications). Irregular parts or materials may cause electric shock or fire. Samsung Electronics...
AC source and turn the switch on. Connect the insu- lating resistance meter (500v) to the AC plug blade. The insulating resistance between the blade of the AC plug and that of the conductive material should be more than 1 ㏁. Samsung Electronics...
These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Samsung Electronics...
5. Make sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord from the outlet before repositioning the product. Also check the antenna cable or the external connectors if they are fully unplugged. Damage to the cord may cause fire or electric shock. Samsung Electronics...
Product Specification 2-2 Key Features Model PL-42P7HP Screen Size 107 Cm / 42 Inches (16:9) Dimensions (WxDxH) 1055 x 341 x 775 mm (With stand) Weight 40.4 Kg (With stand) Voltage AC 100~240V, 50/60Hz Colour System PAL-M, PAL-N, NTSC Sound System...
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- Sleep Timer : 180 minute - Clock - Zoom, Previous channel, Blue Screen, Color Tone, Screen Burn Protection ■ Remocon - TM87B ■ Power Supply - AC 100~240V, 50/60Hz ■ Power Consumption - Max Power : 360 W Samsung Electronics...
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▶ The television might operate abnormally if a non-standard video format is selected. ▶ 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, or 1080i is not available in pc mode. ▶ The PC text quality is optimum in XGA mode (1024 x 768@60Hz). Samsung Electronics...
3-1 Service Instruction ■ Before Performing After Sales Services 1. Check if the measurement and test equipment is working properly. 2. Secure sufficient work space for disassembling the product. 3. Prepare a soft pad for disassembling the product. Samsung Electronics...
※ The version of the firmware displayed at the bottom of the screen may differ and the firmware is subject to change for the improvement of product functions. ※ If you have adjusted the settings in Service Mode, you have to reset the product. Samsung Electronics...
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SVP Bright. Fixed 00H ~ FFH ⑥ Calibration Target ITEM Condition Range high Delta AV ADC Fixed 00H ~ FFH Comp ADC Fixed 00H ~ FFH PC ADC Fixed 00H ~ FFH ALL RGB Fixed 00H ~ FFH Samsung Electronics...
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Alignment & Adjustment 5. Option Block (FRC-Micronas, FRC-Samsung, FBE/LBE) ITEM Condition Range A/V, S-VHS Component Test Pattern Fixed 00H ~ 19H B St.Tilt Fixed 00H ~ FFH B St.Gain Fixed 00H ~ FFH B St.Ratio Fixed 00H ~ FFH Skin En...
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00H ~ FFH AV PAL M Fixed 00H ~ FFH AV PAL Fixed 00H ~ FFH AV SECAM Fixed 00H ~ FFH AV NT3.58 Fixed 00H ~ FFH AV NT4.43 Fixed 00H ~ FFH AV PAL60 Fixed 00H ~ FFH Samsung Electronics...
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Condition Range A/V, S-VHS Component Hotel Mode Fixed ON/OFF PWR Om CH Fixed 0 ~ 99 PWR On Vol. Fixed 0 ~ 100 Max Volume Fixed 0 ~ 100 L.Key Lock Fixed ON/OFF PWR On Src Fixed AV/S-VHS/.. Samsung Electronics...
2) Select "AV CALIBRATION" again in CALIBRAION MENU. 3) After Completing Calibration, come out "Av success". OSD on the screen (bottom-side) for about 3 seconds. Source AV : PAL composite, Component : 1280*720/60Hz PC : 1024*768/60Hz ( Chess Pattern ) Samsung Electronics 3-11...
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H/L : 270/280 +/- 2 L/L : 270/280 +/- 3, 2.1 Ft +/-0.05 Ft ( SAMSUNG WHITE BALANCE Adjustment PATTERN with FPD ) 3-4-3 Conditions for Measurement 1. On the basis of toshiba ABL pattern : High Light level (57 IRE)
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- Adjust red offset ('x') and blue offset ('y') to the color coordinates. Low light Measurement point ( SAMSUNG WHITE BALANCE Adjustment PATTERN with FPD ) * Do not adjust green offset data. d) Adjust the high light. (Refer to table 1, 2 in adjustment position by mode) - Adjust red gain ('x') and blue gain ('y') to the color coordinates.
1. Installthe Flash Downloader Connect Set (Service Jack) and Jig Cable to execute Program Update. 2. Flash Downloader program update - Before Turning on the set, Click "connect" which is under of OSD Screen. - Turn on the Set. 3-14 Samsung Electronics...
ASSY PDP P-ADDRESS E BUFF BOARD BN96-03353A ASSY PDP P-ADDRESS F BUFF BOARD BN96-03354A ※ When replacing the SMPS (DC DC) or PDP panel, you have to check the voltage printed on the panel sticker and adjust it. Samsung Electronics 3-15...
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(If you do not adjust the voltage, an abnormal discharge symptom may appear.) Value Board Adjustment SMPS-MAIN Vset SMPS-DC/DC Vscan -190 Voltage Label SMPS-MAIN SMPS-DC/DC 2. A point of adjusting SMPS-MAIN voltage. Vs Adjustment Vs Test point Va Test point Va Adjustment 3-16 Samsung Electronics...
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Alignment & Adjustment 3. A point of adjusting SMPS-DC/DC. Test Point Vset (Middle) Vscan (Right) Vscan/Vset Adjustment Point Adjustment Point Ve Test Point * Use base chassis of PDP panel as GND point. Samsung Electronics 3-17...
- Check to see if the cables are connected according to the connection diagram. 2. Check the power input to the Main Board. 3. Check the voltage in and out between the SMPS ↔ Main Board, between the SMPS ↔ X, Y Main Board, and between the Logic Boards. Samsung Electronics...
Is the Fuse (F801S) of the Main SMPS Replace Fuse (F801S) Power Input Part blown? Main SMPS CN804-1 Pin 3 : STB 5V Replace the Main SMPS Pin 8 PS-ON : Check to see if it is 0V Replace the Main Board Samsung Electronics...
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SMPS, CN of the X Main Board, and CN of the Y Main Board, a spark may be generated by the electric charge of the high capacity capacitor. Therefore, wait some time after separating the power cord from the unit. Samsung Electronics...
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SMPS, CN of the X Main Board, and CN of the Y Main Board, a spark may be generated by the electric charge of the high capacity capacitor. Therefore, wait some time after separ ating the power cord from the unit. Samsung Electronics...
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Main Board and the speaker replace the cable, if necessary. properly connected? Is the output voltage of SMPS Replace the Main SMPS normal? (CN803 #5) Is the speaker output terminal Replace the Main Board of the Main Board normal? Replace the Speaker Samsung Electronics...
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- Check the tuner output signal (CVBS). - Check the power input of the Main board. Troubleshooting Procedures Is the antenna connection setting Configure properly properly configured? Check CN101 pin2 for +33V Replace the Main SMPS Replace the Main Board Samsung Electronics...
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Check the U101, D108 STD_5V Normal Abnormal Check the U201, Q203, Q204 Normal Abnormal Check the U501 Abnormal Check the U601 Multi Normal Abnormal Check the Q401, Q402 Normal Check the Other board (Image Board or Driver Board) or Cable. Samsung Electronics...
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Some horizontal lines appear to be linked on screen Scan Buffer, FPC of X/Y Address Open Some vertical lines don't exist on screen Logic Main, Logic Buffer, TCP Address Short Some vertical lines appear to be linked on screen Logic Main, Logic Buffer, TCP Samsung Electronics...
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F5004 for VCC F4004 for VDD F5005 for OUT_L F4005 for Ve Q4002~Q4003 SHORT SHORT Q5009~Q5021 FET/ Q4011~Q4016 FET/ D5005, D5007 Replace the Board Replace the Board DIODE D4004 DIODE D5008 D4006~D4008 Y-MAIN X-MAIN Normal State Normal State Samsung Electronics...
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FUSE Replace the Board FUSE Replace the Board F5004 for VCC F4004 for VDD F5005 for OUT_L F4005 for Ve SHORT SHORT Q4002~Q4003 Q5009~Q5021 Replace the Board Replace the Board Q4011~Q4016 Y-MAIN X-MAIN Normal State Normal State 6-10 Samsung Electronics...
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④ Sustain Short (some horizontal lines appear to be linked on Video) [ Y-FPC ] Sustain Short (Discharging in unwanted Scan line) After Changing Y-buffer, Replace the Panel recheck the status There a defect on FPC Done (Defect is from Y-buffer) Samsung Electronics 6-11...
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Buffer Board and the Logic Main address data output section. Check the FFC connection status Check the detailed waveform Replace Logic Main / and control the signal waveform Address Buffer (E or F) / DONE Replace the Panel 6-12 Samsung Electronics...
11 ASSY BOARD P-POWER&IR BN96-03320A Power Button Board The remote control does not work properly, the LED does not work properly. 12 ASSY BOARD P-SIDE AV BN96-03075E Side AV Board The AV2 and S-VIDEO2 modes do not work properly Samsung Electronics 6-13...
: Voltage for sustain pulse - Vsc : Voltage for scan pulse - Ve : Voltage for X ramp pulse - Vset : Voltage for Y ramp pulse AC Power Source 100~240V Image Scaler + Video Decoder Micom Samsung Electronics...
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Signal Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal 6.5V 5.3V STBY D5.3V VS_ON PS_ON 18Vamp Vset 18Vamp 5.3V RTN_amp Vscan RTN_amp PS_ON 5.3V STBY 5.3V D5.3V FAN_ON FAN_D CN6(DC-DC SMPS) ↔ CN2509(E-Buffer) Pin No. Signal D5.3V Samsung Electronics...
Vs Input Part Vscan Output Rectification Transformer Block Auxiliary Control Power Feedback Switching Block Block Vset Output Rectification Transformer Block Auxiliary Control Power Feedback Switching Block Block Ve Output Rectification Transformer Block Auxiliary Control Power Feedback Switching Block Block Samsung Electronics...
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Block Diagram 7-2-3 Module Driver Board Block Diagram 1. Y Main Board 2. X Main Board Samsung Electronics...
↔ ↔ CN3(DC-DC SMPS) CN5007(Y B'D) CN4001(X B'D) CN2509(E-Buffer) CN2013(Logic B'D) Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal D5.3V D5.3V STD_5V VS_ON D5.3V PS_ON Vset D5.3V Vscan D5.3V D5.3V D5.3V Samsung Electronics...
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Wiring Diagram 8-2-2 Connect Cables ※ The code number of cable(Lead-connector) can be changed, see "5 Chapter. Electrical Part List." SMPS 12P LVDS 31P POWER 10P Code BN39-00632B BN39-00667D BN39-00675A Photo POWER 12P Code BN39-00676A Photo Samsung Electronics...
IC MICOM advanced instruction manipulation capabilities to process complex instructions by less bytes and execute instructions at higher speed. ③ FBE IC DNIe Image enhancement IC ④ TCPN3081PA32S(H) TUNER Tuner CH Tuning ⑤ STA323W IC AUDIO-AMP Audio power amplifiers Samsung Electronics...
9-3 Function Board Function Key. Located on the side of the unit. 9-4 Side AV Board Loc. No. Description CN102 S-VIDEO2 Input Jack ① CN103 AV2 Input Jack ② CN104 Earphone Jack ③ CN105 Side AV Connector ④ Samsung Electronics...
↔ CN3(DC-DC SMPS) CN5007(Y SMPS) CN4001(X SMPS) CN2509(E-Buffer) Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal 5.3V 5.3V 5.3V Vscan Vset 5.3V ⑥ D5.3V, Vg, Ve Test Point ⑦ Va, Vset, Vscan Test Point Samsung Electronics...
Schematic Diagram 10. Schematic Diagram 10-1 Analog 10-1-1 POWER This Document can not be used without Samsung’s authorization. Power Signal Samsung Electronics 10-1...
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Schematic Diagram 10-1-2 MICOM This Document can not be used without Samsung’s authorization. Power MICOM Signal > - > - ( I - Samsung Electronics 10-2...
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Schematic Diagram 10-1-3 IN_OUT_JACK This Document can not be used without Samsung’s authorization. Power Signal Samsung Electronics 10-3...
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Schematic Diagram 10-1-4 HDMI This Document can not be used without Samsung’s authorization. Power Signal HDMI_INPUT 10-4 Samsung Electronics...
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Schematic Diagram 10-1-5 SOUND This Document can not be used without Samsung’s authorization. Power SOUND Signal IC503 STV8258DSX STV8258 : BD510 DELETE Samsung Electronics 10-5...
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Schematic Diagram 10-1-6 SVP-PX This Document can not be used without Samsung’s authorization. Power Signal 10-6 Samsung Electronics...
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Schematic Diagram 10-1-7 TUNER 10-1-9 FBE_Option This Document can not be used without Samsung’s authorization. This Document can not be used without Samsung’s authorization. Power Power Signal Signal 10-1-8 FUNCTION This Document can not be used without Samsung’s authorization. Power...
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Schematic Diagram 10-1-10 FRC This Document can not be used without Samsung’s authorization. 10-8 Samsung Electronics...
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Schematic Diagram 10-1-11 FRC Memory This Document can not be used without Samsung’s authorization. Samsung Electronics 10-9...
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Schematic Diagram 10-1-12 LVDS This Document can not be used without Samsung’s authorization. Power Signal 10-10 Samsung Electronics...
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Schematic Diagram 10-1-13 DTV / TUNER / POWER This Document can not be used without Samsung’s authorization. Samsung Electronics 10-11...
Press to turn the TV on and off. Power Indicator Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights up in stand-by mode. Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV. Speakers PL-42P7H/PL-50P7H Samsung Electronics 11-1...
S-Video input for external devices with an S-Video output. AV IN 2 Video and audio inputs for external devices. HEADPHONE You can connect a set of headphones to your television if you wish to watch a television program without disturbing other people in the room. 11-2 Samsung Electronics...
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Selects SRS TruSurround XT mode. 16 SOURCE Press to display all of the available video sources. This is a special remote control for the visually impaired, and has Braille points on the Power, Channel and Volume buttons. Samsung Electronics 11-3...
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TV, VCR, Cable, DVD, or Set-Top Box. RESET button for 2-3 seconds before use. This is a special remote control for the visually impaired, and has Braille points on the Power, Channel and Volume buttons. 11-4 Samsung Electronics...
11-2-1 Installation Notes 1. Contact a technician for installing the wall bracket. 2. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damages to the product or harm to customers when the installation is done by the customer. 3. This product is for installing on cement walls. The product may not stay in place when installed on plaster or wood.
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( ) and hook ( ) down to secure the PDP on the wall mount as illustrated. Secure the PDP by inserting the Safety Pins, not to fall from the wall mount. PDP panel Wall attachment Wall panel bracket 11-6 Samsung Electronics...
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Remove the Safety Pins to adjust the angle to 0°, and then secure the Safety Pins again. For safety, be sure to secure the PDP using the safety pins. If the safety pins are not used, the PDP may fall, causing serious injury. Samsung Electronics 11-7...
12-1-2 Separation of ASSY COVER P-REAR Part Name Description Description Photo Cover ① Remove 4 screws. ( Rear : M8,L16,ZPC(BLK),SWRCH18A,WP ② Remove 14 screws. ( : BH,+,B,M4,L12,ZPC(BLK) ③ Remove 4 screws. ( : BH,+,S,M4,L10,ZPC(BLK) ④ Remove the ASSY COVER REAR. Samsung Electronics 12-1...
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12-1-5 Separation of FILTER-EMI AC LINE Part Name Description Description Photo Filter- ① Detach connector from Main SMPS. AC LINe ② Remove 2 screws. : PH,+,WWP,M3,L8,NI PLT ③ Remove a screw. : BH,+,S,M4,L10,ZPC(BLK) ④ Remove FILTER-EMI AC LINE. 12-2 Samsung Electronics...
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Side AV ① Remove 1 screw. : BH,+,S,M4,L10,ZPC(BLK) ② Remove the Side AV assy. 12-1-8 Separation of SHIELD CASE Part Name Description Description Photo Shield ① Remove 2 screws. Case : BH,+,S,M4,L10,ZPC(BLK) ② Remove the Shield Case. Samsung Electronics 12-3...
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① Remove 4 screws. : BH,+,WP,B,M4.0,L12,ZPC(BLK),SWRCH18A,- ② Remove the Speaker. 12-1-11 Separation of ASSY BOARD P-POWER&IR Part Name Description Description Photo Power ① Remove 2 screws. & : BH,+,-,S,M4,L8,ZPC(BLK) IR Board ② Remove the Power & IR Board. 12-4 Samsung Electronics...
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12-1-13 Separation of ASSY PDP MODULE P-LOGIC MAIN BOARD Part Name Description Description Photo Logic ① Detach all connectors from the Logic Main Board. Board ② Remove 4 screws. : WSP,PH,+,M3,L8,NI PLT ③ Remove the Logic Main Board. Samsung Electronics 12-5...
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Flat Cable ① Detach all Connectors from the X Main Board. ※ To separate the Flat Cable of the X-Board, press the upper and the lower sides of the connector. X-Main ① Remove 4 screws. Board : PH,+,WWP,M3,L8,NI PLT ② Remove the X-Main Board. 12-6 Samsung Electronics...
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Y-Scan ① Remove 2 screws. Board : PH,+,WWP,M3,L8,NI PLT Connectors ① Separate the scan board from the Y-Main Board by detaching the 3 connectors and remove the Scan Boards. Samsung Electronics 12-7...
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Disassembly & Reassembly Part Name Description Description Photo Y-Main ① Remove 4 screws. Board : PH,+,WWP,M3,L8,NI PLT ② Detach all connectors from the Y-Main Board. 12-8 Samsung Electronics...
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Still Bar ① Remove 3 screws. : PH,+,WWP,M3,L8,NI PLT ② Remove the still bar. Buffer ① Detach the all connectors from the buffer board. Board ② Remove 10 screws. : PH,+,WWP,M3,L8,NI PLT ③ Remove the E-Board and F-Board. Samsung Electronics 12-9...
4. If the VS_ON signal from the Logic Board changes from Low to High, the Main SMPS supplies VS power to the X and Y Main Board through the DC-DC SMPS, and the screen displays a picture on it. Samsung Electronics 13-1...
No single point fault shall be able to cause a sustained over voltage condition on any of all outputs. The supply shall provide latch-mode Over Voltage Protection as defined below. Parameter Unit VS(210V) 250 ~ VA(70V) 100 ~ VCC(+5.3V) 6.8 ~ 13-2 Samsung Electronics...
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Section 3 above. Current Protection as defined below. Output Over Current Limit Unit VS(210V) 20A, Constant Current.(TBD) VA(70V) 10A, Constant Current.(TBD) Output except Vs,Va No damage (Auto Recovery or Shut down.) Samsung Electronics 13-3...
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The LED that shows whether the Sync and Clock signal is properly supplied to the logic ⑬ Operating Status LED board. (Normal Status: Blinks at 0.5 second intervals) ⑭ Buffer Connector The connector to output the address data and the control signal to the F-buffer board. ⑮ V-TOGG V-SYNC output pin. 13-4 Samsung Electronics...
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If a short circuit is found and it is repairable, repair it. If a short circuit is internal, replace the board. ▶ The following waveform appears when the V-sync and address data are output properly. < Normal V-SYNC Output Waveform > < Normal Address Data Output Waveform > Samsung Electronics 13-5...
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In addition, a weak discharge is introduced, because the applied voltage is low. 13-6 Samsung Electronics...
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This is connected to the Y port part of the panel. It outputs 1) Sustain voltage wave form (including ERC), and 2) Y Rising, Falling Ramp waveform, and maintains 3) Vscan bias. 3) Y Buffer Board A board, which applies the Scan waveform to the Y terminal block, consists of 12 Scan Driver ICs (TI SN755870: 64 Outputs). Samsung Electronics 13-7...
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By floating the Odd line that caused the Sustain Discharge in the IDS section to the Vscan-h level, and introducing the Sustain Discharge only for Even lines, it compensates for the optical output difference between the Even and Odd lines. 6) CMS Pulse (ComMon Sustain Pulse) Actual optical is output during the common Sustain Discharge section. 13-8 Samsung Electronics...
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FET2 short circuits, GND is output via the output terminal. 2) When a signal is applied to G1, FET1 short cir cuits and when no signal is applied to G2, FET2 is opened, and 180V is output via the output terminal. Samsung Electronics 13-9...
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▶ Adjust the drive waveform so that the main reset (rising, falling:40usec) is the same as those in the F/W pattern. (※ Attachment 1 reference) 120usec 70usec Vsc_h Variable register Rising ramp Variable register Falling ramp Variable register < Y-Main > <Voltage Adjustment Specifications> Vset Vsc_l Vsc_h 195V 200V -190V -70V 120V 13-12 Samsung Electronics...
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Circuit Description ▶ Check that the output of X-Out of the X board follows the waveform of ※Attachment 2 when the power is supplied. X-OUT Samsung Electronics 13-13...
SVP-XXL6HD have a size adjustment feature to 16:9, 4:3, Panorama, Zoom1, Zoom2 and Auto device: Wide. This is about the aspect ratio of the top and bottom boundaries to the overall screen and users can select their preference. Samsung Electronics 14-1...
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Ex: For LCD 15:9 devices, "Wide" is displayed on the OSD instead of "16:9". 4. The picture size can be changed even in the blue screen. However, the picture size should be controlled by the product specifications if the change is impossible due to hardware restrictions. 14-2 Samsung Electronics...
While the aspect ratio of a normal TV is 4:3, that of a wide a single channel only. screen is 16:9. Through a mono interface, it is hard to experience stereophonic sound and the sound is played using only one speaker. Samsung Electronics 14-3...
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This refers to a screen that corrects the picture distortion due to a screen size mismatch on the TV. Progressive Scan Progressive scan displays the entire frame in a single sweep so as to provide clearer and sharper visual quality. 14-4 Samsung Electronics...
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Therefore, if someone says that a 5000:1 contrast displays a color by 5000 levels, he is confusing Contrast with Gradation. Brightness Brightness is the brightness per unit screen area, the unit for brightness is candela (cd). For example, 1000cd/m2 means the brightness that is measured when 1000 candles are lit within 1 square meters area. Samsung Electronics 14-5...
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The Color reproductivity of a TV is a certain % of NTSC. This means the TV displays that particular % of the color coordinate area of the NTSC signal broadcast by the broadcasting station. In general, a CRT TV provides the highest functional color reproductivity. 14-6 Samsung Electronics...
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