Direct View LCD: Original: March 2009 Updated: February 11, 2010

42LH20
Direct View LCD
Original: March 2009

Updated: February 11, 2010
OUTLINE
Section 1
Contact Information, Preliminary Matters, Specifications,
LCD Overview, General Troubleshooting Steps,
Signal Distribution, Disassembly Instructions and Voltages
Section 2
Circuit Board Operation, Troubleshooting of :
Switch mode Power Supply
Main Board
T-CON Board
Ft Control Board
Side Keys
February 2009 42LH20
Overview of Topics to be Discussed
42LH20 LCD Direct View Display

Section 1
This Section will cover Contact Information and remind the Technician of Important Safety Precautions for
the Customers Safety as well as the Technician and the Equipment.
Basic Troubleshooting Techniques which can save time and money sometimes can be overlooked. These
techniques will also be presented.
This Section will get the Technician familiar with the Disassembly, Identification and Layout of the LCD
Display Panel.
At the end of this Section the Technician should be able to Identify the Circuit Boards and have the ability
and knowledge necessary to safely remove and replace any Circuit Board or Assembly.
Preliminary Matters (The Fine Print)
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The information in this training manual is intended for use by persons possessing an adequate background in
electrical equipment, electronic devices, and mechanical systems. In any attempt to repair a major Product,
personal injury and property damage can result. The manufacturer or seller maintains no liability for the
interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any liability in conjunction with its use. When servicing this
product, under no circumstances should the original design be modified or altered without permission from LG
Electronics. Unauthorized modifications will not only void the warranty, but may lead to property damage or
user injury. If wires, screws, clips, straps, nuts, or washers used to complete a ground path are removed for
service, they must be returned to their original positions and properly fastened.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury, disconnect the power before servicing this product. If electrical power is required for
diagnosis or test purposes, disconnect the power immediately after performing the necessary checks. Also be
aware that many household products present a weight hazard. At least two people should be involved in the
installation or servicing of such devices. Failure to consider the weight of an product could result in physical
injury.
ESD Notice
(Electrostatic Static Discharge)
Todays sophisticated electronics are electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive. ESD can weaken or damage
the electronics in a manner that renders them inoperative or reduces the time until their next failure.
Connect an ESD wrist strap to a ground connection point or unpainted metal in the product. Alternatively,
you can touch your finger repeatedly to a ground connection point or unpainted metal in the product. Before
removing a replacement part from its package, touch the anti-static bag to a ground connection point or
unpainted metal in the product. Handle the electronic control assembly by its edges only. When
repackaging a failed electronic control assembly in an anti-static bag, observe these same precautions.
Regulatory Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate
the receiving antenna; Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver; Connect the
equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than that to which the receiver is connected; or consult the
dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Contact Information
Customer Service (and Part Sales)
(800) 243-0000
Technical Support (and Part Sales)
(800) 847-7597
USA Website (GCSC)
aic.lgservice.com
Customer Service Website
us.lgservice.com
LG Web Training
lge.webex.com
LG CS Academy
lgcsacademy.com
Presentations
with Audio/Video
and Screen Marks
http://136.166.4.200
LCD-DV: 32LG40, 32LH30, 37LH55, 42LG60, 42LG70, 42LH20, 42LH40, 42LH50, 42LH90, 42SL80,
47LG90, 47LH85
PLASMA: 42PG20, 42PQ20, 42PQ30, 50PG20, 50PS80, 50PS60, 60PS11
Also available on the
Plasma page
Plasma Panel
Alignment Handbook
New Training Materials on

the Learning Academy site
Published March 2009 by LG Technical Support and Training

LG Electronics Alabama, Inc. 201
James Record Road, Huntsville,
AL, 35813.
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LCD or PLASMA 2009
Model
LCD Direct View Overview

Safety and Handling Regulations
1. Approximately 20 minute pre-run time is required before any adjustments are performed.
2. SMPS adjustments are factory sealed. They are VR301 (Frequency) and VR302 (Current)
3. Be cautious of electric shock from the Backlight section, it uses high voltage AC. Check that
the Power Supply and Drive Circuits are completely discharged because of residual current
stored before Circuit Board removal.
4. C-MOS circuits are sensitive to static electricity.
Use caution when dealing with these IC and circuits. Always handle the circuit boards on the
outside edges while using ESD protection.
5. Exercise care when making voltage and waveform checks to prevent costly short circuits
from damaging the unit.
6. Be cautious of loose screws and other metal objects to prevent a possible short in the
circuitry.
Observe the following items

1. Check the appearance of the Replacement Panel and Circuit Boards for both physical damage
and part number accuracy.
2. Check the model label. Verify model names and board model matches.
3. Check details of defective condition and history. Example: Oscillator failure dead set, etc
Basic Troubleshooting Steps

Define, Localize, Isolate and Correct
Look at the symptom carefully and determine what circuits could be causing
Define
the failure. Use your senses Sight, Smell, Touch and Hearing. Look for burned parts and
check for possible overheated components. Capacitors will sometimes leak dielectric material
and give off a distinct odor. Frequency of power supplies will change with the load, or listen for
relay closing etc. Observation of the front Power LED may give some clues.
Localize
After carefully checking the symptom and determining the circuits to be
checked and after giving a thorough examination using your senses the first check should
always be the DC Supply Voltages to those circuits under test. Always confirm the supplies
are not only the proper level but be sure they are noise free. If the supplies are missing check
the Diode Check for possible short circuits.
Isolate
To further isolate the failure, check for the proper waveforms with the
Oscilloscope to make a final determination of the failure. Look for correct Amplitude Phasing
and Timing of the signals also check for the proper Duty Cycle of the signals. Sometimes
glitches or road bumps will be an indication of an imminent failure.
Correct
The final step is to correct the problem. Be careful of ESD and make sure to
check the DC Supplies for proper levels. Make all necessary adjustments and lastly always
perform a Safety AC Leakage Test before returning the product back to the Customer.
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42LH20 Product Information
This section of the manual will discuss the specifications of the 42LH20
LCD Direct View Display Panel.
Basic Specifications
Key Features
42" Screen
720p HD Resolution
Two (2) HDMI(TM) (V.1.3 with Deep Color)
ISFccc Ready
Smart Energy Saving
LG SimpLink (TM) (32-inch and above)
LG Core Technologies (32-inch and above)
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 12,000:1
Response Time (G to G) 8ms
Brightness 500 cd/m2
Viewing Angle 178 / 178
Life Span (Typical) 60,000 hr
Built-in Tuner ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM
HDMI/HDCP Input 2 v1.3
Cabinet Color Glossy Piano-Black
Limited Warranty 1 Year Parts/Labor
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Pixel Count Compared to Resolution

HD RESOLUTION 720p HD Resolution Pixels: 1365 (H) 768 (V)
High definition television is the highest performance segment of the
DTV system used in the US. Its a wide screen, high-resolution video
image, coupled with multi-channel, compact-disc quality sound.
FORMATS
NTSC 480I
SD
480P
HD 1080I
HD 720P
HD 1080P
Possible Frame
Rates:
24FPS
30FPS
60FPS
Interlaced
Progressive
Interlaced
Progressive
Progressive
240 Lines
480 Lines
540 Lines
720 Lines
1080 Lines
BASIC
PIXEL COUNTS
720P Panel
1365 (H) 768 (V)
Interlaced
2 Fields to make a Frame
Progressive
Each Field is a Frame
1080P Panel
1920 (H) x 1080 (V)
Think of sync as the Panels Refresh Rate

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Basic Specifications (LOGO Familiarization) Page 1
SIMPLINK
Allows for convenient control of other LG SimpLink products using the
existing HDMI connection.
Clear Voice Technology

Automatically enhances and amplifies the sound of the human voice
frequency range to provide high-quality dialogue when background noise
swells.
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Remote Control Familiarization

BOTTOM PORTION
TOP PORTION
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LCD or PLASMA 2009
Model
Accessing the Service Menu

SIDE KEYS
REMOTE
TOP PORTION
To access the Service Menu.

1) Turn the Set On
2) Simultaneously, Press and
Hold the Menu Key on the
Side Key pad and Press and
Hold the Menu Key on the
Remote approximately 5
seconds.
3) If Customers Menu appears,
continue to hold until it
disappears.
4) The Service Menu appears
Note: If a Password is required to enter the
Service Menu. Enter;
0000
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LCD or PLASMA 2009
Model
Rear and Side Input Jacks

Rear Input Jacks
USB Port
For Software
Upgrades Only
Main PWB
Orientation
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Software Upgrade Procedure

1) Create an LG_DTV folder on the USB Flash Drive
Shows the
Currently
Installed
Version
2) Copy new software (xxx.epk) to "LG_DTV"

folder. Make sure to have correct software file.
3) With TV turned on, insert USB flash drive.
4) You can see the message
TV Software Upgrade (See figure to right)
5) Cursor left and highlight "START" Button and
push Enter button using the remote control.
6) You can see the download progress Bar.
7) Do not unplug until unit has automatically
restarted.
8) When download is completed, you will see
COMPLETE.
9) Your TV will be restarted automatically.
Shows the
Software
Version
found on the
USB Flash
Drive
Shows the
Software file found
on the USB Flash
Drive
* CAUTION:
Do not remove AC power or the USB Flash Drive.
Do not turn off Power, during the upgrade
process.
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42LH20 Product Dimensions

42LH20 Dimensions
There must be at least 4 inches of Clearance on all sides
40-3/8"
1028mm
16-1/8"
410mm
8-3/8"
223mm
7-7/8"
200mm
7-7/8"
200mm
3-9/16"
90mm
25-11/16"
655mm
3-3/8"
87.8mm
Model No.
Serial No.
Label
Center
28-1/8"
715.4mm
12-7/8"
327.5mm
9-1/16"
230mm
Remove 4 screws to
remove stand for
wall mount
2-3/8"
60.4mm
Weight:
With Stand: 38.3 lbs / 17.4 kg
Without Stand: 32.3 lbs / 15.6 kg
20-1/16"
510mm
17
11-5/8"
297mm
DISASSEMBLY AND TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION
Disassembly:
This section of the manual will discuss Disassembly, Layout and Circuit
Board Identification, of the 42LH20 LCD Direct View Television.
Upon completion of this section the Technician will have a better understanding of
the disassembly procedures, the layout of the printed circuit boards and be able to
identify each board.
Troubleshooting:
This section of the manual will also discuss troubleshooting.
Upon completion of this section the Technician will have a better understanding of
how to diagnosis and resolve problems.
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Removing the Back Step (1)
Lay the TV down on its face. Remove the 4 screws

around stand indicated by the arrows.
Reinsert the
stand and
stand the unit
upright for
service position
to continue
removing the
back cover.
Remove the Stand by

Pulling it out of its
Retaining bracket.
Remove
Remove the one screw
hidden by the stand.
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Removing the Back Cover Step 2 (Stand has to be removed)
The Stand has to be removed first.

Remove the 22 screws indicated.
Pay attention to the size and type of screw
as there are many different types.
Putting in the improper screw when
reassembling may Cause damage.
Remove the one screw hidden

under the stand.
See previous page.
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Circuit Board Layout

T-CON Under Shield
T-CON p/n: EAT60663801
POWER SUPPLY
(Includes Ballast)
LVDS
Cable
Side Key
with
Power Button
Main PWB
Backlight
Connection
To Left Side
Backlight
Connection
To Right Side
RF
Input
AC
Input
Rear
Inputs
Speaker R
Power Switch
Speaker L
Ft IR/LED Control
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LCD or PLASMA 2009
Model
Power Supply PWB Removal

P201
Disconnect P201, AC In
and SK102, P401 and
P402.
Remove the 6 screws
indicated by the arrows.
P402
AC
P401
In
02
SK1
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Power Supply (Main Power Switch Type 1) Location

There are three types of Main Power switch used in LG televisions.
Type 1: Shuts off AC to the Power Supply.
Type 2: Opens ground to the front IR board. (Stand-By 5V Remains, the Main board stays alive).
This prevents any activity of the IR or the Key Board. When the Switch is opened, a line called Power Key pulls up high
when ground opens. When the switch is closed, this same line called Power Key feeds back to the Microprocessor and the
Micro. Turns on the Power.
Type 3: Opens ground to the front IR board. (Stand-By 5V turns off, the Main board is dead).
This prevents any activity of the IR or the Key Board. When the Switch is opened, a line called Power Key pulls up high
when ground opens. This line feeds back to the Main board and from there it routes to the Power Supply. The high tells the
Controller chip to turn off STBY-5V. When the switch is closed, this same line called Power Key now goes high and feeds
back to the Power Supply and tells the controller chip to turn STBY-5V on.
If the TV wont come on, be sure to check the Main

Power Switch before assuming a failure has occurred.
This switch breaks AC to the SMPS.
MAIN POWER SWITCH LOCATION

(Bottom Left Side viewed from rear)
On
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Off
LCD or PLASMA 2009
Model
Power Supply (SMPS) PWB Layout
Hot Ground Shock Hazard
To Main
P201
Pin 2
Pin 1
F501
3.15A/250V
Run 380V
STBY 168V
From Hot Gnd
F100
6.3A/250V
AC IN
To Backlights
Left Side
P402
To Backlights
Right Side
To
Master Power Switch
SK102
P401
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AC IN
SK101
42LH20 Power Supply Turn On Sequence

1
On
Bridge
Off
Stand
By 5V Reg
Master
(Main)
Power Sw
No AC
Det in
this
model
135V
Regulator
135V B+ for the

Ballast
Ballast
Control
IC
12V/24V
Regulators
Ballast Section
Of the Power Supply
Inverter On
Starts the Ballast
Backlights Light
Manipulates Backlights
Stand
By 5V
12V 24V
PWR
On
Other
Regs
5V
Switch
Other Circuits
5V General
12V Video
Processing
Reset of
Main
Board
12V
A-DIM
Fixed
12V
6
3
Other Circuits
24V
Audio
Power On
Inv
On
Reg
For
Micro
T-CON PWB
12V LVDS
Along with Video
On LVDS cable
Inv On/Off
LVDS Panel Control
Microprocessor IC100
Also Video Processor
LVDS
12V
Switch
7
9
5
P-DIM
Cust Menu
for Backlight
LVDS
Video
Power On
25
Analog
Dimming
At point 4 TV is in
Stand-By state.
Energy Star compliant.
Less than 1 Watt
To Backlights
Primary side fuse:

Stand-By 168V
Run 380V
Digital
Dimming
AC In
Ft Control
Picture
Content
Power Button
Or Remote Key
42LH20 P700 Main Board to Power Supply P201 Turn On Circuit

L708
L728
LVDS 12V Panel Power
Q706
6
L715
MAIN
PWB
P700
SMPS
P201
n/c
PWR
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
1
2
n/c
PWR On
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
5V
SBY5V
Gnd
Gnd
12V
Gnd
Gnd
24V
n/c
INV.On
A.DIM
ERR Out
n/c
PWM-DIM
4.98V
5V
5V
5V
10
Gnd
11
Gnd
12
21.3V
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
n/c
C726
220uF
10
12
3.38V
R706
R703
10K
10K
100
Power On
R237
Relay On
E5 GPIO 134
GPIO137 H5
R245
LVDS Panel
100
Control
STBY5V
12V
C720
0.1uF
15
16
C722
47uF
24V
17
L704
18
INV ON/OFF
22
n/c
R237
100
L707
21
0V
Q703
11
20
1.8V
0.6V
0.2V
Q701
L706
19
3.8V
L714
L701
STBY5V
14
21.3V
0V
0.6V
R740 47K
14
17
13
16
+5V General
6V
R253
10K
Q704
Q705
C711
150pF
12V
Gnd
13
Gnd
PWR ON
12V
15
+5V
STBY5V
12V
R739 47K
C721
68uF
R717
3.3K
PWM-DIM (PWM Dimming) Manipulates the

Backlight Brightness via Customers OSD.
Manipulates the Backlight Brightness via the
BCM Chip. Darker Picture, Darker
Backlights to facilitate improved Contrast
Ratio. 0.6V ~ 3.3V Range
+5V General
Q702
R719 1K
C727
68uF R714
G5 GPIO 136
R759
0
100
A-DIM (Analog Dimming) Fixed Value.
R704
23
24
IC100
BCM
R244
100
Inverter On/Off
R185
AB13 PWM0
L700
C706 4.7K
1uF
C182 1.2K
1uF
R743
R189
A-DIM
PWM-DIM (Digital Dimming)

L733
26
C725
1uF
C181 100
1uF
P-DIM
AB12 PWM2
Power Supply (SMPS) PWB Operational Troubleshooting

Power Supply Troubleshooting
Ac voltage is supplied to the Power Supply at Connector SC100. This set does not use AC Detect.
The AC input generates a Hot Ground primary power supply that runs in two states, Stand-By (168) and
Run (380V) measured at Fuse F501. This primary voltage develops all other voltages that are output
from the power supply. During Stand-By, the 5 Volt Standby should be present at connector P201, Pins
7,8,9 or 10. If Missing remove AC Power and unplug Connector P201, apply AC Power and recheck for
presence of 5 Volt Standby. Loss of 5 Volt Standby would be a Power Supply Failure. Presence of 5 Volt
Standby would be an indication of a failure on the Main Board or possibly the Front PWB (IR) assembly.
Suspect a possible short circuit loading the supply. Remember to observe the Front Power Indicating
LED this may save some time. A lit LED indicates the Stand-By 5V voltage is present!
The Main Board sends two commands to the Power Supply Board one being PWR the other is INV ON.
These two voltages are used to control the power on turn on sequence. First via PWR (Pin 2) also known
as POWER ON, activates the internal Ballast voltage and the 24 Volt and 12 Volt lines to the Main board.
The 2nd command is INV ON (P201 pin 20). It it the Lamp Lighting Command Signal.
If either command (PWR-ON or INV-ON) is missing it will result in a no picture symptom.
These voltages can easily be checked with the volt meter! Remove AC Power, unplug the two Connectors
to the backlights P401/P402. Reapply AC Power and press the ON-OFF Button on either the Remote
Control or Power Button on the Unit. Watch for the Power ON LED to change color from red to blue. This is
an indication the PWR Signal was created on the the Main board. Check P700 or P201 pin 2 for the PWRON command (2.8V) to the Power Supply. Check P201 for 24V (Pins 17 or 18) and 12V (Pins 13 or 14).
Confirm Pin 20 of P201 went to 3.3V. This is the INV ON signal needed to light the Lamps.
Problems with either voltage can be easily solved by following the simple steps on the next page.
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TEST 1 Power Supply PWB Low Voltage Test

AC Should not be applied at any time while adding resistors or while
unplugging connectors as damage to the circuit PWB may occur.
a) The SMPS PWB MUST be producing STBY 5V on any of the
pins 7, 8, 9 or 10 (5V).
If 5V Standby is not being generated, the SMPS PWB is defective and
must be replaced. There is no need to continue with the next test.
(b) Unplug P700 on the Main PWB.
TEST 1:
(1) Add a 10K resistor between (5V STBY) pin 7, 8, 9 or 10 and Pin 2
(PWR). Apply AC. This will turn on the power supply.
Check that the 24V and 12V power supplies are

turned on, P201 (24V pins 17 and 18) (12V pins 13 and 14)
(2) Remove AC power.

Use P700
Side to insert
resistors
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TEST 2 Power Supply PWB Backlights Test

P700 Connector disconnected from the Main PWB.
Apply AC after adding jumpers.
Continue if the 1st test was successful. Leave original 10K resistor in
place.
(3) Add another 10K resistor between (5V) pin 7, 8, 9 or 10 and
Pin 20 (INV On).
(4) Apply AC Power. This simulates a Power On and Backlight On command.
Observe the Backlights.
a) If normal, the backlights should turn on.
b) If the do not, recheck connectors P401 and P401.
(Warning: Disconnect the AC Power first).
These pins carry 1.2Kv when active.
c) Confirm the INV On/Off line Pin 12 is going to at least 3V.
d) If no backlight activity, SMPS is defective.
Use P700
Side to insert
resistors
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Power Supply Connector P201 Voltage and Diode Check

P201 Odd "SMPS" to P700 "Main PWB"
P201 Even "SMPS" to P700 "Main PWB"
Pin
Label
STBY
Run
Diode
Check
Pin
STBY
Run
Diode
Check
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24
PDIM
0V
3.2V
1.68V
A.DIM
0V
1.66V
Open
22
Err Out
0V
0V
Open
19
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20
INV.ON
0V
3.8V
1.6V
17
24V
0V
21.4V
0.71V
18
24V
0V
21.4V
0.71V
15
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
16
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
13
12V
0V
12.3V
0.96V
14
12V
0V
12.3V
0.96V
11
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
12
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
5V
5.14V
5.14V
1.67V
10
5V
5.14V
5.14V
1.67V
5V
5.14V
5.14V
1.67V
5V
5.14V
5.14V
1.67V
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
nc
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PWR-ON
0V
4.98V
0.886V
21
Label
ADIM Pin 21 Fixed and not used
PDIM Pin 24 can vary according to type of signal

being processed and the OSD Backlight setting.
0.6V 0% to 3.3V 100%. Output from the BCM chip.
Diode Mode values taken with all Connectors Removed
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Power Supply Connector SK101 and SK102 Voltage and Diode Check
SK101 "SMPS" to AC IN
Pin
Label
STBY
Run
SK102 "SMPS" to MASTER POWER SWITCH

Diode Check
Pin
Label
OL
n/a
OL
n/a
120Vac
AC Voltage Readings Across Pins 1 and 2

for STBY and RUN.
STBY
Run
Diode Check
120Vac
OL
OL
AC Voltage Readings for either pin 1 or pin

2 in STBY and RUN with one lead on
Neutral of SK101.
With the Master Power Switch
Closed (On) AC flows.
When Open (Off) AC open and does
not flow.
Bottom Right of SMPS
Neutral
SK102
Live
SK101
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General Backlight Information
To Backlights
Over 1.2KV
Ballast Section of SMPS
To Backlights
Over 1.2KV
Currently, number of lamps Unknown
EEFL (External Electrode Fluorescent Lamp)

LOW COST Large number of lamps driven by a single inverter
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EEFL Compared to CCFL

Simple structure, Low price
Low Cost
Simple structure
Complicated structure
Lamp manufacturing process

Lamp assembly structure
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Large number of Lamp

Drive by single inverter
EEFL Bulb Design Compared to CCFL

Key: Long Life Time
For CCFL, Hg gas is consumed mainly near the internal electrode

For EEFL, longer life time is expected because there is no internal electrode consuming Hg gas
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Ballast PWB Layout
Viewed from rear
SMPS PWB
Backlights
Test Point
Bottom of
R406 or R403
38V P/P
To Backlights
Left Side
T703
1.2Kv
To Backlights
Right Side
T704
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42LH20 P700 Main Board to Power Supply P201 Ballast Turn On Circuit
MAIN PWB
POWER SUPPLY
BALLAST
SECTION
P201
Stand By 5V
Reg
To Backlights
1.2Kv
P402
P700
R717
3.3K
+5V General
10
10
20
20
Two
Transformers
Ballast
Power
380V
3.8V
IC301
Hot Gnd
Controller
380V
Reg
160V
Reg
160V
12V
Reg
160V
390V
Drive Circuit
FETs Q709/10
INV On/Off
24V
Reg
IC600
13
13
14
14
17
17
18
18
22
22
24
24
21
21
R714
100
INV On/Off
R719
1K
R759
0
R244
100
Q702
GPIO 136
PWR
4.89V
Ballast Control IC
Drive Control
STBY5V
G5 INV-On/Off
On Back of PWB
P401
IC100
BCM
R704 4.7K
Q701
R706
12V
24V
R237
100
STBY5V
0V
0.3V~3.3V
A-DIM
1.67V
L733
L700
GPIO 134
E5
RL-ON
E8
ERROR-OUT
Q700
Active 5V
ERROR-OUT
PWM-DIM
R703
R743 100
R704 4.7K
R201 100
GPIO 197
R189 100
AB13
PWM-2
AB12
PWB-0
R185 1.2K
On Back of PWB
VBR-A (Analog Dimming)

This line is not used.
VBR-B (PWM Dimming) Manipulates the Backlight Brightness via Customers OSD.
Manipulates the Backlight Brightness via the BCM Chip. Darker Picture, Darker Backlights to facilitate
improved Contrast Ratio. 0.6V ~ 3.3V Range
The Error Line will: Pulse high when the backlights 1st attempt to fire, if they do it goes back low. If the do not, it goes low, then the
backights attempt to fire again and it pulses high. This happens 4 times, on the 5th attempt it goes high and shut off the television
36
Power Supply Backlight Drive Signal Effects

Waveform taken using loose coupling. Clip the
probe to one of the Backlight wires. Use
caution, there is 1.2Kv in the wire.
Slow scope setting to 2.4mSec to see the effects
of PWM on the waveform.
The PWM amount can cause the frequency to be
measured differently.
VBR-B
PWM-DIM manipulates
the ballast drive IC.
VBR-A
BR1 (A-DIM) is not used.
37
LCD or PLASMA 2009
Model
T-CON BOARD SECTION
LCD Controller Board

The T-Con IC UC1 receives from the Main Board at CN5 12 Bit
LVDS Signals (Video) which it processes into TFT Drive Signals which through
connectors CN3 and CN4 controls the LCD Panel.
12V is supplied to the T-Con Board on connector CN5 from the Main Board
(easily measured at fuse F1).
Diode LED1 is a boot up indicator and is helpful in troubleshooting as a quick
indication of a loss of supply and or a Boot Up problem.
There are two DC to DC converters that create
(17V developed at the cathode of D14) and
(3.3V developed at the cathode of D13).
The 3.3V can also be measured at the ribbon connectors delivering signals to
the TFT panel
(CN3 pins 57, 58 or 59) and
(CN4 pins 2, 3 or 4).
38
T-CON (TFT Drive) Board Removal
Remove the 3 Screws in the T-CON shield

and remove the shield
The two screws shown in the picture below are

for the Service Position.
They would have been removed
when removing the shield.
Be sure to reinstall them if
servicing the T-CON PWB.
CN4
CN3
CN5
Disconnect CN3, CN4 and CN5.

See next slide for details.
39
T-CON Board Removal (Continued)

UNLOCKING CN3, CN4 and CN5
To remove the flex cables to the TFT Panel,
CN3 or CN4: Place a soft thin object like a
fingernail underneath the black locking tab
and gently pull forward.
(Shown by the arrows in Fig 1)
Fig 3 (CN5) LVDS
Press In
Press In
CN3 or CN4 Locked

Fig 1
Pull Out
Flip the lock up and back from the flex cable.
Then the flex cable can be easily removed.
Unlocked
To remove the LVDS cable CN5;

Press in on the two tabs and slowly rock
the cable out of the connector.
(Shown by the arrows in Fig 3)
Fig 2
The locking tab is flipped upward

40
T-CON Board (With Shield)
LVDS (Video and 12V) from Main PWB

41
T-CON (TFT Drive) PWB (Shield Removed)

To TFT Panel
T-CON p/n: EAT60663801
CN4
To TFT Panel
CN3
D14
FL114
LED1
U7
UC1
D13
F1
CN5
Remember to replace screws for
ground purposes if testing the PWB.
U9
To
Main PWB
42
T-CON (TFT Drive) PWB Checks
Use LED1 to determine if

The boot up sequence of
The T-CON is OK.
This LED will turn bright Blue
Shortly after power is applied
then go out shortly after
backlights illuminate if all is OK.
LED1
Cathode
16.9V
Cathode
D14
Cathode
3.3V
Anode
D13
Power Off
Anode 0V
Cathode 0V
Power 1st On
Anode 3.3V
Cathode 0V
LED OFF
T-CON
PWB
Power On
Anode 3.3V
Cathode 1.3V
LED ON
LED OFF
Check the Regulator

U10 for Correct Voltage
3.3V
F1
1.8V
0V
Check Fuse
F1 for 12V
CN5
U10
From Pins 2,
3, 4 and 5.
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T-CON (TFT Drive) Voltages for the Panel Checks

12V
U7B+
16V
VDD
3.3V
VCC
26V
VGH_M
Pin 8
-5V
VGL
44
T-CON (TFT Driver) Board CN3 and CN4 (3.3V Voltage Check)
3.3V Check
3.3V Check
CN4
If the 3.3Volts is missing,

check the 3.3V DC to DC
converter. Check at D13
cathode.
See previous page for
location.
CN3
T-CON PWB
45
T-CON PWB Connector CN5 to Main PWB Voltage and Diode Check
CN5 CONNECTOR "T-CON PWB to P801 "Main"

1
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
17
TXA1+
Gnd
1.1V
1.1V
LVDS 12V
0V
12.1V
1.6V
18
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
LVDS 12V
0V
12.1V
1.6V
19
TXA2-
0V
1.2V
1.1V
LVDS 12V
0V
12.1V
1.6V
20
TXA2+
0V
1.1V
1.1V
LVDS 12V
0V
12.1V
1.6V
21
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
22
TXAC-
0V
1.1V
1.1V
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
23
TXAC+
0V
1.2V
1.1V
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
24
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
25
TXA3-
0V
1.2V
1.1V
10
LVDS-SEL
0V
0V
Open
26
TXA3+
0V
1.2V
1.1V
11
OPC-EN
0V
0V
1.1V
27
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
12
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
28
OPC-OUT
0V
3.3V
Open
13
TXA0-
0V
1.2V
1.1V
29
*PWM-DIM
0V
3.1V
1.1V
14
TXA0+
0V
1.1V
0.8V
30
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
15
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
31
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
16
TXA1-
0V
1.2V
1.1V
32
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
*Pin 29 PWM-DIM 3.15V (Max 100%) to 0.6V (Min 0%)

Customers Menu Backlight setting. But is Not Used by
T-CON.
NOTE: The outside pins on each side are actually not
counted, they are both ground. But they are counted in
the table. (See arrow on the T-CON PWB CN5)
46
MAIN BOARD SECTION
Input Signal Processing

IC100 is the main Microprocessor and the main Signal Processor and is responsible for :
ATSC, NTSC, and QAM reception and processing
RS 232 service only Port (software upgrades and home theater environment).
Wired Remote Port
(1) Component Input Y, Pr, Pb and Audio L R
(2) HDMI Inputs (back) (1) HDMI (Side Input)
RGB PC and (PC Audio)
USB (software upgrades using flash drive). USB located on the Rear, no Side Inputs.
AV Composite
SIF and SAP
Output Signals
10 Bit LVDS (10 Pin) to the T-CON Board

Audio output signals to the Speakers
Digital Audio Output Coaxial and Optical
ON OFF Controls to the SMPS turning on low voltage generation and Backlights
Backlight intensity control signal (Digital Dimming) P-DIM
47
Removing the Main PWB
Flip the locking tabs upward,

pull the LVDS ribbon out.
Remove the one

screws at the bottom
of the Decorative
plastic piece on the
right side. Remove the
plastic piece.
Remove the two
pieces of tape on the
left side holding down
the cables and the one
at the top.
Decorative
Plastic
P801
P700
Remove the remaining

11 screws indicated by
the arrows.
NOTE: Be sure to check
on top and behind the
Video Processor IC.
Look for a piece of
Chocolate
(Heat Transfer Material).
Be sure to transfer to
new PWB if present.
P1204
0
P60
48
Main PWB
Layout
Look carefully on top and

behind the Video Processor
IC for Chocolate (Heat
Transfer) material.
Be sure to transfer to new
PWB if replaced.
VIDEO PROCESSOR
IC100 RUNS HOT,
THIS IS NORMAL.
P801 to T-CON PWB

P801
To SMPS
P700
SW100
Reset
IC100
Microprocessor
and
Video Processor
X105
LD1000
LD1000
Tuner OK
when
Green
19
X100
For
Software
Upgrade
via Jig
Tuner
TU1001
USB
To Speakers
P600
P1204
To Front PWB
Assembly
49
Main PWB
(Back View)
Voltages given on the 11X17 foldout Interconnect Diagram
IC1003
IC1002
IC102
IC601
IC702
Tuner
IC501
IC501
50
IC500
42LH20 Main Board (Front View) Component Layout

Q706 Switch
(12V LVDS)
(5V General)
P700
Q706
1 (5V)
2 (0.48V)
3 (0.48V)
4 (6V)
5-6 (12.3V)
7-8 (5V)
IC704
3.3V-FE
1 (0.78V)
2 (Gnd)
3 (5V)
4 (7.4V)
5 (2.12V)
6 (3.28V)
7 (3.28)
8 (5V)
0V 0.6V)
To SMPS PWB
IC107
Power Det
1 (3.28V)
2 (Reset) .3V
3 (Gnd)
Q702
Inv-On Control
3.85V (0V)
0V
(0.6V)
IC704
3.3V_FE
IC705
1.26V_VDDC
L726
L710
IC107
IC105
IC701
IC701
1.8V_DDR
IC705
1.26V_VDDC
1 (N/C)
2 (3.18V)
3 (3.18V)
4-5 (N/C)
6 (1.87V)
7 (0.8V)
8 (Gnd)
1 (0.78V)
2 (Gnd)
3 (5V)
4 (5.9V)
5 (5V)
6 (1.3V)
7 (1.3V)
8 (3.16V)
Reset
IC100
X100
12 Mhz
Gnd
To
Speakers
P600
IC1003
To T-CON
(LVDS)
1-2 (Gnd)
3 (5V)
5-6 (0V)
4-7 (Gnd)
6 (1.2V)
7 (0.8V)
8 (5V)
C
KEY
B E
IC1000
IC101
IC100
X1005
25 Mhz
IC101
Flash Memory
IC100
Micro and Video
Processor
Mstar Chip
( ) = Off
IC600
Audio
56 Pin
P801
IC105
HDCP EEPROM
1-2 (0V)
3-4 (0V)
5-6 (0V)
7-8 (3.2V)
LD1000
IC1004
8vsb/
QAM
TUNER
19 Video
MAIN (Digital) Board
16 SIF
15 (5V)
Grayed Out ICs are located on Back
13 DIF 12 DIF +
4 (5V)
To Front
Control
P1204
51
IC1000
1.2V_PVSB
1 (N/C)
2 (3.2)
3 (3.2V)
4-5 (N/C)
6 (1.2V)
7 (0.8V)
8 (Gnd)
Main PWB X100 and X1005 Check

IC100 Microprocessor Crystal
2.28Vp/p
12Mhz
4.95Vp/p
25Mhz
X100
Set on or off
Only when set is on
X400
X1005
Location
X100
Location
X1005
Tuner Control IC1004 Crystal
MAIN PWB
52
Main PWB LD1000 Function
LD1000
Use LD1000 as a visual aid.

This lets you know if the tuner internal PLL
(Phase Locked Loop) system is locked.
Illuminated PLL is normal.
Off is abnormal tuner lock.
Main PWB
LD1000 Location
MAIN PWB
53
Main PWB Tuner with Shield Off (Pin ID)
19
18
13
12
9
8
4
1
54
Main PWB Tuner Video and SIF Output Check

USING COLOR BAR SIGNAL INPUT
Note: Video Out Signal only when

receiving an analog Channel.
Pin 19
Video
Signal
MAIN PWB
Tuner Location
2.24Vp/p
Pin 16
SIF
Signal
Pin 1
Pin 12 and Pin 13

Dig IF Signal
450mVp/p
Note:
Dig IF Signal only when
receiving a Digital Channel.
700mVp/p
55
Main PWB Tuner Clock and Data Lines

Note:
SCL and SDA only active during
an actual Channel Change.
Pin 9 SCL
1V per/div
100uS
5V p/p
Pin 8 SDA
1V per/div
56
100uS
5V p/p
Main PWB LVDS P801 Video Output Check

To confirm that the Main PWB is outputting Picture Content signals, check P801 (LVDS)
cable for output. Check pins 6-7,12-13 15-16 and 18-19. Pins 9-10 carry the clock. These
signals vary from each other, but looking for signals like the ones shown below on any of
these pins will confirm the output of video content. This signal is using standard SMTE Color
Bar output from a generator as the input source.
Pin 30
P801
Pin 1
2uS
Pin 6
Pin 30, 29, 28, 27 (LVDS 12V)
500nS
P801
Location
MAIN PWB
2uS
Pin 18
500nS
This is just a sample of two pins on the LVDS.

There are 8 pins on P801 carrying video.
57
Main PWB LVDS Connector P801 Pin Identification

P801
30
12V for
T-CON
PWB
Screen
Size
Video
Clock
Video
Video
Video
58
PWM Dim
Not used on
T-CON
Video
Main PWB Connector P801 to T-CON Voltage and Diode Check
Diode Mode values taken with

all Connectors Removed
P801 CONNECTOR "Main" to CN5 "T-CON PWB"

Pin
LABEL
SBY
Run
Diode Check
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
*PWM-DIM
0V
3.1V
1.1V
OPC-OUT
0V
3.3V
Open
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
TXA3+
0V
1.2V
1.1V
TXA3-
0V
1.2V
1.1V
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
TXAC+
0V
1.2V
1.1V
10
TXAC-
0V
1.1V
1.1V
11
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
12
TXA2+
0V
1.1V
1.1V
13
TXA2-
0V
1.2V
1.1V
14
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
15
TXA1+
Gnd
1.1V
1.1V
Pin
LABEL
SBY
Run
Diode
Check
16
TXA1-
0V
1.2V
1.1V
17
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
18
TXA0+
0V
1.1V
0.8V
19
TXA0-
0V
1.2V
1.1V
20
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
21
OPC-EN
0V
0V
1.1V
22
LVDS-SEL
0V
0V
Open
23
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
24
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
25
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
26
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
27
LVDS 12V
0V
12.1V
1.6V
28
LVDS 12V
0V
12.1V
1.6V
29
LVDS 12V
0V
12.1V
1.6V
30
LVDS 12V
0V
12.1V
1.6V
*Pin 3 PWM-DIM 3.15V (Max 100%) to 0.6V (Min 0%)

Customers Menu Backlight setting. But is Not Used on T-CON.
59
LCD or PLASMA 2009
Model
Main PWB Connector P700 to Power Supply Voltage and Diode Check
P700 Main PWB" to P201 SMPS PWB"
Even Pins
Odd Pins
Pin
Label
STBY
Run
Diode
Check
Pin
Label
STBY
Run
Diode
Check
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PWR-ON
0V
4.98V
1.87V
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
5V
5.14V
5.14V
1.1V
5V
5.14V
5.14V
1.1V
5V
5.14V
5.14V
1.1V
10
5V
5.14V
5.14V
1.1V
11
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
12
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
13
12V
0V
12.3V
2.1V
14
12V
0V
12.3V
2.1V
15
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
16
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
17
24V
0V
21.4V
Open
18
24V
0V
21.4V
Open
19
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20
Inv.Out
0V
3.8V
1.9V
A.DIM
0V
1.7V
2V
22
Err Out
0V
0V
Open
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24
0V
3.2V
Open
21
23
PDIM
ADIM Pin 21 Fixed and not used
PDIM Pin 24 can vary according to type of signal

being processed, OSD Backlight setting. 0.6V 0%
to 3.3V 100% and the Intelligent Sensor. Output
from the BCM chip.
60
LCD or PLASMA 2009
Model
Main PWB Connector P1204 to (Ft. IR/LED Control) Voltage and Diode Check
P1204 CONNECTOR "MAIN PWB" to P1 "Front IR / LED PWB Assy"
Pin
Label
STBY
Run
Diode Check
SCL
3.3V
3.3V
1.14V
SDA
3.3V
3.3V
1.14V
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Key1
3.3V
3.3V
1.08V
Key2
3.3V
3.3V
1.08V
5V ST
5.1V
5.1V
1.13V
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
IR
4.8V
4.8V
Open
10
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
11
3.3V_ST
3.29V
3.29V
0.6V
12
POWER On/Off
0V
3.29V
2.17V
61
LCD or PLASMA 2009
Model
Main PWB Connector P600 to Speakers Voltage and Diode Check
P600 CONNECTOR "Main" to "Speakers"

Pin
LABEL
SBY
Run
Diode Check
SPK-R(-)
0V
10.7V
1.5V
SPK-R(+)
0V
10.7V
1.5V
SPK-L(-)
0V
10.7V
1.5V
SPK-L(+)
0V
10.7V
1.5V
Use speaker out to test for defective Audio Amp IC600
62
LCD or PLASMA 2009
Model
FRONT IR BOARD
Front (IR and LED Control) Assembly Layout (Back View)
The IR Sensor and Power LED control IC
are located on the front of this Board
c
P3
P3
To Side Key PWB
P1
To Main PWB
P1
Cover
Cover
Removed
63
LCD March 2009 42LH20
Front PWB Assembly (IR and LED Control) Layout (Back View)
Control IC U1
(Power LEDs)
IR Sensor
POWER LEDS (LED1 through LED10)
64
Front IR/LED Control Connector P1 and P3 to Main Voltage and Diode Check
P1 Connector IR/LED Control PWB
to "MAIN PWB" P404
Pin
LABEL
STBY
Run
Diode
Check
P3 Connector IR/LED Control PWB

to Side Key" P3000
Pin
Label
STBY
Run
Diode
Check
SCL
3.3V
3.3V
2.4V
SDA
3.3V
3.3V
2.4V
Key1
3.3V
3.3V
Open
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Key1
3.3V
3.3V
Open
Key2
3.3V
3.3V
Open
Key2
3.3V
3.3V
Open
5V ST
5.1V
5.1V
1.5V
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
IR
4.8V
4.8V
2V
10
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
11
3.3V_ST
3.29V
3.29V
Open
12
POWER On/Off
0V
3.29V
2V
65
KEY BOARD SECTION
SW3001
SW3002
SW3003
SW3004
SW3005
SW3006
SW3007
SW3008
c
P3000
66
c
To Main PWB
Side Key Assembly
P3000 Diode Check Measurements with Key pressed.

KEY
Pin 1 measured
from Gnd
KEY
Pin 3 measured
from Gnd
Power
270.5 Ohms
Volume (-)
270.5 Ohms
Input
1.8K Ohms
Volume (+)
1.8K Ohms
Menu
4.8K Ohms
CH (Dn)
4.8K Ohms
Enter
10K Ohms
CH (Up)
10K Ohms
P3000 Voltage Measurements with Key pressed.
KEY
Pin 1 measured
from Gnd
KEY
Pin 3 measured
from Gnd
Power
0.179V
Volume (-)
0.179V
Input
0.906V
Volume (+)
0.906V
Menu
1.65V
CH (Dn)
1.65V
Enter
2.24V
CH (Up)
2.24V
P3000 Connector Side Key" to IR/LED Control

PWB P1
Pin
Label
STBY
Run
Diode Check
Key1
3.3V
3.3V
Open
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Key2
3.3V
3.3V
Open
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
67
REASSEMBLY NOTES:
Pay attention to the wire

dress for the Side Key
PWB. These wires can get
pinched between the rear
cover and lower left hand
screw post. The wires can
be dressed to the right of
the post in the slot
provided.
68
INTERCONNECT SECTION (11 X 17 Foldout)
This section shows the 11X17 foldout thats available in the Paper
and Adobe version of the Training Manual.
69
42LH20 INTERCONNECT DIAGRAM

Warning:
T-Con PWB under shield. Be sure to reinsert screws
before operating set with shield removed.
CN4
Gnd
Protect
FL3
3.3V
P201 Odd "SMPS" to P700 "Main PWB"
Label
STBY
Run
P201 Even "SMPS" to P700 "Main PWB"
Diode Check
Pin
STBY
Run
Diode Check
*PWM-DIM
Label
0V
.6V ~ 3.3V
1.68V
23
n/c
n/c
n/c
n/c
24
21
A.DIM
n/c
0V
1.7V
Open
22
Err Out
0V
0V
Open
n/c
n/c
n/c
20
INV-On/Off
0V
3.8V
1.6V
24V
Gnd
0V
Gnd
21.4V
Gnd
0.71V
Gnd
12V
0V
12.3V
19
0V
21.4V
0.71V
15
24V
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
18
16
13
12V
0V
12.3V
0.96V
14
11
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
12
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
STBY 5V
5.1V
5.14V
1.67 V
10
STBY 5V
5.14V
5.14V
1.67 V
STBY 5V
5.1V
5.14V
1.67 V
STBY 5V
5.14V
5.14V
1.67 V
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
n/c
n/c
n/c
n/c
PWR_ON
0V
4.98V
UC1
F1 (12V)
63V/1.5A
FL3
U9
1) 0V
2) 1.8V
3) 3.3V
CN5
LED1
Set In Stby: LD1 Off
Anode 0V Cathode 0V
Power On: LD1 Lit
Anode 3.3V Cathode 0V
Set On: LD1 Off
Anode 3.3V Cathode 1.3V
12V to T-CON Pins

2, 3, 4 and 5.
0.96V
See LVDS Video

Waveforms
On Back of page.
LVDS
Pin
LABEL
SBY
Run
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Diode
Check
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
*PWM-DIM
0V
3.1V
OPC-OUT
3.15A / 250V Rating

335V Actual Reading
F501
0.886V
*PWM DIM
Pin 22 will vary
according to OSD
Backlight setting. 0.3V
0% to 3.4V 100%
T704
P201
23
21
19
17
15
13
24
22
20
18
16
14
23
21
19
17
15
13
24
22
20
18
16
14
11
9
7
5
12
10
5V
8
6
11
9
7
5
12
10
8
6
3 4
1 2
PWR
3 4
1 2
P700 Main to P201 SMPS

INV
ON
For Stand-By
and Run
voltages, see
P201 Chart
5V
10K
Label
P201
10K
Pin
1.2V
1.1V
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
18
TXA0+
0V
1.1V
0.8V
1.1V
1.1V
0V
3.3V
Open
19
TXA0-
0V
1.2V
Gnd
Gnd
20
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
TXA3+
0V
1.2V
1.1V
21
OPC-EN
0V
0V
1.1V
TXA3-
0V
1.2V
1.1V
22
LVDS-SEL
0V
0V
Open
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
23
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
TXAC+
0V
1.2V
1.1V
24
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
10
TXAC-
0V
1.1V
1.1V
25
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
11
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
26
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
12
TXA2+
0V
1.1V
1.1V
27
LVDS 12V
0V
12.1V
1.6V
13
TXA2-
0V
1.2V
1.1V
28
LVDS 12V
0V
12.1V
1.6V
14
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
29
LVDS 12V
0V
12.1V
1.6V
15
TXA1+
Gnd
1.1V
1.1V
30
LVDS 12V
0V
12.1V
1.6V
IC704
PWR
Diode Check
PWR_ON
1.87V
Gnd
Gnd
1.1 V
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
1.1 V
Gnd
2.1V
Label
Diode Check
n/c
n/c
Gnd
Gnd
7
9
STBY 5V
STBY 5V
11
13
Gnd
12V
15
Gnd
17
19
24V
n/c
21
23
6.3A / 250V
AC IN
A/C Fuse
F100
SK101
SK102
N
L
Pin
Gnd
1.1 V
10
STBY 5V
STBY 5V
12
14
Gnd
12V
Gnd
2.1V
Gnd
Open
16
Gnd
18
24V
n/c
20
A.DIM
2V
22
INV-On/Off
Err Out
Gnd
Open
1.9V
n/c
n/c
24
*PWM-DIM
Pin Pin
Front PWB Assembly

(Interface)
P3
IR Receiver
Power Button
P1
IC705
IC1000
IC701
IC105
IC601 (1.8V_Amp)
IC702 (3.3V_ST)
Q702
Inv-On
Control
IC100
*LD1000 Illuminates
indicating Tuner PLL
is locked.
Label
Reset BCM
IC600
X100
Audio
12.00Mhz
IC1002
IC503
LD1000
IC100
Video
Processor
Mstar
IC101
X1005
24 Mhz
1.1 V
Main (Digital) Board

Grayed Out ICs are located on Back of the PWB
Open
Open
To Speakers
P600
P1204 Main
P1 IR/LED
STBY
Run
Diode Check
Diode Check
SCL
3.3V
3.3V
Gnd
1.14V
2.4V
SDA
3.3V
3.3V
n/c
1.14V
2.4V
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
n/c
Gnd
Gnd
KEY 1
3.3V
3.3V
0.13V
1.1V
Open
KEY 2
3.3V
3.3V
0V
1.1V
Open
5V STBY
5.1V
5.1V
0V
1.13V
1.5V
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
IR
4.8V
0V
4.8V
Open
2V
P3
P3000
10
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
n/c
Gnd
Gnd
STBY
Run
Diode Check
Diode Check
11
3.3V STBY
3.29V
3.29V
1V
1.0V
Open
KEY 1
3.3V
3.3V
1.1V
Open
12
Power On/Off
0V
3.29V
1V
1.0V
2V
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
KEY 2
3.3V
3.3V
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
1.1V
Gnd
Open
Gnd
P3000
P801
IC702
Label
Pin
IC1003
L726
L710
IC601
P700
2nd
Test
P1204 Main to P1
Front IR/LED
Master Power Switch

Bottom Left
Back From rear
P3 Front IR/LED P3000 Side Key
1st
Test
Use P700 Side to

insert resistors
P401
0V
Gnd
17
Gnd
Q706 Switch
(12V LVDS)
(5V General) IC107
SMPS TEST 2: Jump pin 19 to pin 20 (INV-ON).

(Ballast and all voltages should turn on).
P402
TXA1-
16
Gnd
Q701 Q706
PWR On
SMPS TEST 1: To Force Power Supply On.

Disconnect P800 on Main PWB.
Jump pin 9,10,11 or 12 (5V) to pin 19 using a 10K
resistor. (Test Voltage Outputs 12V, 16V, and 24V).
Left Side
From Rear
Diode
Check
Far left pins 2, 3, 4 AND 5 for CN5 are

12V from Main PWB LVDS 12V Switch.
10K
To
Backlights
Run
LABEL
P201
Right Side
From Rear
SBY
Pin
*Pin 3 PWM-DIM 3.15V (Max 100%) to 0.6V (Min 0%) Customers Menu Backlight setting.
However, this is not used on the T-CON PWB
Power Supply
T703
17
T-CON PWB
(TFT Driver)
D13
Gnd
Protect
LED1
D14
L1
Side (Key) Controls
Pin
CN3
16.9V
L2
P801 Main to CN5 T-CON
TO TFT MODULE
TO TFT MODULE
P1204
C
B E
KEY
To Front
Control
IC101
(Flash Memory)
1-2 (0V)
3-4 (0V)
5-6 (0V)
7-8 (3.2V)
IC105
(HDCP EEPROM)
1-2 (Gnd)
3 (5V)
5-6 (0V)
4-7 (Gnd)
6 (1.2V)
7 (0.8V)
8 (5V)
IC107
(Power Det)
1 (3.28V)
2 (Reset) .3V
3 (Gnd)
IC1004
8vsb/QAM
19 Video
16 SIF
15 (5V)
13 DIF 12 DIF +
4 (5V)
1
TUNER
IC601
(1.8V Amp)
1 (3.2V)
2 (1.8V)
3 (0V)
IC702
(3.3V_ST)
1 (5V)
2 (3.3V)
3 (0V)
Q701
(PWR ON)
1 (0V)
2 (5V)
3 (5V)
IC704
(3.3V-FE)
1 (0.78V)
2 (Gnd)
3 (5V)
4 (7.4V)
5 (2.12V)
6 (3.28V)
7 (3.28)
8 (5V)
IC701
1.8V_DDR
1 (N/C)
2 (3.18V)
3 (3.18V)
4-5 (N/C)
6 (1.87V)
7 (0.8V)
8 (Gnd)
Q702
(INV ON)
1 (0.6V)
2 (3.82V)
3 (Gnd)
IC705
(1.26V_VDDC)
1 (0.78V)
2 (Gnd)
3 (5V)
4 (5.9V)
5 (5V)
6 (1.3V)
7 (1.3V)
8 (3.16V)
Q706 Switch
(12V LVDS)
(5V General)
1 (5V)
2 (0.48V)
3 (0.48V)
4 (6V)
5-6 (12.3V)
7-8 (5V)
IC1000
(1.2V_PVSB)
1 (N/C)
2 (3.2)
3 (3.2V)
4-5 (N/C)
6 (1.2V)
7 (0.8V)
8 (Gnd)
IC1003
(5V-Tuner
source)
1 (12V)
2 (Gnd)
3 (8.94V)
42LH20 LVDS P801 WAVEFORMS
LVDS P801 PIN 4 (OPC-Out)
LVDS P801 PIN 6 (TXA3+)
LVDS P801 PIN 7 (TXA3-)
LVDS P801 PIN 9 (TXAC+)
LVDS P801 PIN 10 (TXAC-)
42LH20 P801 LVDS CABLE

WAVEFORMS:
Waveforms taken using NTSC Color Bar
RF input.
42LH20 Main Board (Front View) Component Layout

Q706 Switch
(12V LVDS)
(5V General)
P700
Q706
1 (5V)
2 (0.48V)
3 (0.48V)
4 (6V)
5-6 (12.3V)
7-8 (5V)
IC704
3.3V-FE
1 (0.78V)
2 (Gnd)
3 (5V)
4 (7.4V)
5 (2.12V)
6 (3.28V)
7 (3.28)
8 (5V)
0V 0.6V)
To SMPS PWB
IC107
Power Det
1 (3.28V)
2 (Reset) .3V
3 (Gnd)
Q702
Inv-On Control
3.85V (0V)
0V
(0.6V)
IC704
3.3V_FE
L710
IC107
IC105
IC701
IC701
1.8V_DDR
IC705
1.26V_VDDC
1 (N/C)
2 (3.18V)
3 (3.18V)
4-5 (N/C)
6 (1.87V)
7 (0.8V)
8 (Gnd)
1 (0.78V)
2 (Gnd)
3 (5V)
4 (5.9V)
5 (5V)
6 (1.3V)
7 (1.3V)
8 (3.16V)
X100
12 Mhz
Gnd
( ) = Off
IC600
Audio
56 Pin
P801
IC105
HDCP EEPROM
L726
Reset
IC100
To
Speakers
P600
IC705
1.26V_VDDC
IC1003
To T-CON
(LVDS)
1-2 (Gnd)
3 (5V)
5-6 (0V)
4-7 (Gnd)
6 (1.2V)
7 (0.8V)
8 (5V)
B E
IC1000
IC101
IC100
X1005
25 Mhz
IC101
Flash Memory
IC100
Micro and Video
Processor
Mstar Chip
1-2 (0V)
3-4 (0V)
5-6 (0V)
7-8 (3.2V)
LD1000
IC1004
8vsb/
QAM
TUNER
19 Video
MAIN (Digital) Board
16 SIF
15 (5V)
Grayed Out ICs are located on Back
13 DIF 12 DIF +
4 (5V)
To Front
Control
P1204
C
KEY
IC1000
1.2V_PVSB
1 (N/C)
2 (3.2)
3 (3.2V)
4-5 (N/C)
6 (1.2V)
7 (0.8V)
8 (Gnd)
42LH20 Main Board (Rear View) Component Layout
C
KEY
B E
IC1003
To Tuner 5V
Regulator
1 (12V)
2 (Gnd)
3 (8.94V)
P801
IC1003
Q102
Power Det 12V
B 0.78V
C 0V
E Gnd
IC1002
IC1002
Tuner 5V Regulator
1 (8.94V)
2 (2.37V)
3 (5V)
4 (N/C)
5 (Gnd)
Q102 Q103
Q104
Q103
Power Det 5V
B 0.08V
C 3.3V
E Gnd
Q600
Power On Delay
B 0.08V
C 1.95V
E Gnd
Q600
IC102
NAN Flash
Memory
IC104
EEPROM (Micro)
1-4 Gnd
5 4.82V
6 4.82V
7 4.82V
8 4.82V
Q104
Power Det
B 0.08V
C 3.3V
E Gnd
IC103
3
IC103
Reset Gen
1 Gnd
2 3.26V
3 3.26V
IC601
(1.8V_Amp)
Reset
SW100
Main (Digital) Board
TUNER
19 Video
16 SIF
15 (5V)
IC501 IC500
13 DIF 12 DIF +
P700
IC702
(3.3V_ST)
Audio Mute Switch

B 0.08V
C
C 3.26V
E Gnd
E B
IC702
1 (5V)
2 (3.3V)
3 (0V)
Q600
IC1200
R,G,B PC/DDC
IC1200
1-4 Gnd
5 4.82V
6 4.82V
7 4.82V
8 4.82V
4 (5V)
IC500 / IC501
HDMI EDID
IC501/IC501
1-4 Gnd
5 4.82V
6 4.82V
7 4.82V
8 4.82V
To Front Control
P1204
IC601
1 (3.2V)
2 (1.8V)
3 (0V)
To Speakers
P600
42LH20
Direct View LCD
This concludes the 42LH20
training session.

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42LH20

Direct View LCD

Original: March 2009

February 2009 42LH20

Overview of Topics to be Discussed

42LH20 LCD Direct View Display

February 2009 42LH20

Preliminary Matters (The Fine Print)

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

February 2009 42LH20

(Electrostatic Static Discharge)

February 2009 42LH20

Technical Support (and Part Sales)

USA Website (GCSC)

Customer Service Website

New Training Materials on

Published March 2009 by LG Technical Support and Training

LCD or PLASMA 2009

LCD Direct View Overview

Observe the following items

February 2009 42LH20

Basic Troubleshooting Steps

February 2009 42LH20

42LH20 Product Information

February 2009 42LH20

February 2009 42LH20

Pixel Count Compared to Resolution

Think of sync as the Panels Refresh Rate

February 2009 42LH20

Basic Specifications (LOGO Familiarization) Page 1

Clear Voice Technology

February 2009 42LH20

Remote Control Familiarization

LCD or PLASMA 2009

Accessing the Service Menu

To access the Service Menu.

LCD or PLASMA 2009

Rear and Side Input Jacks

February 2009 42LH20

Software Upgrade Procedure

2) Copy new software (xxx.epk) to "LG_DTV"

February 2009 42LH20

42LH20 Product Dimensions

DISASSEMBLY AND TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION

February 2009 42LH20

Removing the Back Step (1)

Lay the TV down on its face. Remove the 4 screws

Remove the Stand by

February 2009 42LH20

Removing the Back Cover Step 2 (Stand has to be removed)

The Stand has to be removed first.

Remove the one screw hidden

February 2009 42LH20

Circuit Board Layout

LCD or PLASMA 2009

Power Supply PWB Removal

February 2009 42LH20

Power Supply (Main Power Switch Type 1) Location

If the TV wont come on, be sure to check the Main

MAIN POWER SWITCH LOCATION

LCD or PLASMA 2009

Power Supply (SMPS) PWB Layout

Hot Ground Shock Hazard