LA-3 Chassis

Models: KDF42WE655
KDF50WE655
KDF55WF655
KDF55XS955
KDF60WF655
KDF60XS955

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Course: TVP-18
 Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Changes & Upgrades .......................................................................................................................................5

Chapter 2 - Overall Block .....................................................................................................................................................6

Overall Block Diagram ............................................................................................................................................................6
Board Functional Descriptions ................................................................................................................................................8
B-Board (XS/WF/WE) .......................................................................................................................................................................................8
C-Board (XS/WF/WE).......................................................................................................................................................................................8
F-Board (XS/WF/WE) .......................................................................................................................................................................................8
G1-Board (XS/WF/WE) ....................................................................................................................................................................................8
G2-Board (XS/WF/WE) ....................................................................................................................................................................................8
Digital Block (or Q-Box Module) (XS/WF/WE)..................................................................................................................................................9
KD-Board (XS/WF/WE) ....................................................................................................................................................................................9
KM-Board (XS/WF/WE) ....................................................................................................................................................................................9
P-Board (XS/WF/WE) .......................................................................................................................................................................................9
U-Board (XS/WF/WE).......................................................................................................................................................................................9
T-Board (XS/WF/WE) .......................................................................................................................................................................................9
H1-Board (XS/WF/WE).....................................................................................................................................................................................9
H2-Board (XS/WF/WE).....................................................................................................................................................................................9
H3-Board (XS/WF/WE).....................................................................................................................................................................................9

Chapter 3 - Power Suppy & Distribution System.............................................................................................................10

Overall Block Diagram ..........................................................................................................................................................10
Circuit Functional Discriptions ..............................................................................................................................................12
Standby Mode (Without CableCard inserted) .................................................................................................................................................12
Standby Mode (With CableCard inserted) ......................................................................................................................................................12
Switching & On Mode .....................................................................................................................................................................................12
Standby 5V Power Supply Circuit .........................................................................................................................................14
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................................................................................14
Primary and Q-Box Power Supplies .....................................................................................................................................16
Switching Power Supply Operation ................................................................................................................................................................16
Startup Sequence ...........................................................................................................................................................................................19
 Over Current Protection (OCP) ......................................................................................................................................................................19
Troubleshooting Tips .....................................................................................................................................................................................20

Chapter 4 - Protection Circuits ..........................................................................................................................................22

Overall Block Diagram ..........................................................................................................................................................22
Self-Diagnosis Descriptions and Troubleshooting Tips ........................................................................................................23
Lamp Cover Protect (3 Flash) .......................................................................................................................................................................23
Fan Rotation Protect (4 Flash) .......................................................................................................................................................................23
Temperature Protect (4 Flash) ........................................................................................................................................................................23
Lamp Driver Protect (5 Flash) ........................................................................................................................................................................23
Low B Error Protect (6 Flash) .........................................................................................................................................................................23
D-OVP Protect (8 Flash) .................................................................................................................................................................................24
ATSC-OVP (10 Flash) ....................................................................................................................................................................................24
Lamp Error (no Flash) ....................................................................................................................................................................................24

Chapter 5 - Video Processing ............................................................................................................................................26

Overall Block Diagram ..........................................................................................................................................................26
Circuit Discription and Troybleshooting ................................................................................................................................27
Lamp and Lamp-Drive Section .......................................................................................................................................................................27
Optical Assemble ............................................................................................................................................................................................29
Video Processing (B-Board) ...........................................................................................................................................................................29
Q-Box Signal Generator & OSD Test ............................................................................................................................................................31
Video Switching & Sub-Tuner Video (A-board) ..............................................................................................................................................31
ASTC/NTSC Tuners & Memory Stick Video ...................................................................................................................................................33

Chapter 6 - Audio Processing ...........................................................................................................................................34

Overall Block.........................................................................................................................................................................34
Circuit Discription............................................................................................................................................................................................35
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................................................................................35
No Audio Output for All Channels (Right, Left, and Woofer) ...........................................................................................................................35
No Audio for a Single Channel (Right, Left, or Woofer) ..................................................................................................................................35
No Audio Output for a Single Audio Input Source...........................................................................................................................................36
Chapter 7 - System Control ...............................................................................................................................................38
Overall Block Diagram ..........................................................................................................................................................38
Microprocessors Functional Descriptions ............................................................................................................................39
ATI Microprocessor Functions ........................................................................................................................................................................39
TV Microprocessor Functions .........................................................................................................................................................................39
WE Microprocessor Functions........................................................................................................................................................................39
DE Microprocessor Functions ........................................................................................................................................................................39
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................................................39
Continiously Flashing Green LED ..................................................................................................................................................................39
Main AC-Relay Continiously Cycles ON/OFF.................................................................................................................................................40

Appendix ............................................................................................................................................................................41
Service Mode Major Catagory Lists ......................................................................................................................................41
PANEL SERVICE MODE SIGNAL GENERATOR ACCESS .................................................................................................42
480i Patterns ..................................................................................................................................................................................................44
QM SERVICE MODE SIGNAL GENERATOR ACCESS ......................................................................................................45
1080i Patterns ................................................................................................................................................................................................47
480i Patterns ..................................................................................................................................................................................................47
480p Patterns .................................................................................................................................................................................................47
720p Patterns .................................................................................................................................................................................................47
Lamp and Panel Timer Display .............................................................................................................................................48
Wire Routing Pictures ...........................................................................................................................................................49
 Chapter 1 - Changes & Upgrades
• The LA-3 chassis incorporates 4 separate microprocessors (ATI, TV, WE, and DE), which will be discussed in Chapter 7.

• The lamp and lamp-drive wattage and physical design has change for the WF and XS models. The lamp and lamp-driver wattage has been in-
creased to 132W (from 100W for the LA-2 chassis). The physical design of the lamp provides better ventilation for keeping the lamp cooler. The
lamp and lamp-driver for the WE model remains the same as in the LA-2 chassis at 100W.

• The DIC2 & C2-boards (found in the LA-2 chassis) are now integrated on to the B-board in the LA-3 chassis. The C2-board functions have actual
been split between the B-board and the C-board on the LA-3 chassis. All the data for picture quality (e.g. gamma and white balance) are located on
the C-board, which comes as part of the optical assemble.

• There is no I-link (IEEE-1394) capabilities on the LA-3 chassis.

• There is Dolby Virtual available for XS models only. There is TruSurround for all models (WE,WF, and XS).

• ATSC & Main tuner functions are integrated into the Q-Box module. There is actually one RF tuner and two decoders to handle the ATSC and
NTSC (Main) signals. The Sub-tuner is a separate module located on the A-board.

• The addition of the new CableCard Interface (also reference POD-01 training course) enables the LA-3 chassis to accept and decode digitally
scrambled channels for the cable-provider without the need for a set-top box. The CableCard is a uni-directional device. Therefore, programs such
as pay-per-view and video-on-demand are not directly accessible through the CableCard. The cable-provider must be contacted via telephone to
order these programs.

• The addition of HDMI Interface enables the LA-3 chassis to receive uncompressed high-definition video and audio data from external devices such
as a satellite receiver. This interface is backwards compatible with the previous video only digital interface (DVI).

• The addition of a Wide Zoom mode that can fill the screen for a 1080i 4:3 signal will enable the viewer to eliminate the thick vertical bars on either
side of the picture when this format and aspect ratio is transmitted by the broadcast. Previously if this signal was received the bars could not be
eliminated and a possible burn pattern could occur if the picture is viewed in this state for long periods of time.

• There are two internally generated test-pattern signal sources in the LA-3 chassis located in the Q-Box module (ATI microprocessor) and on the
C-board in the 3D Gamma IC.

• The LA-3 chassis audio output amplifiers are completely digital S-Master Audio Outputs, which will be (also ref. A126 training course).
• The color correction (Jepico) IC (located on the C-board is in the XS model only.

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 Chapter 2 - Overall Block
Overall Block Diagram ATSC Componenet & Audio Signals

Main RF Signal

HM Board H1 Board
Control Signal
 Memory Stick Digital A/V Signal  CH. & Vol.
Interface Controls
H2 Board Antenna
Control/
B Board Graphics Q-Box Power Signal  IR Sensor Switch
(LVDS)
(Digital Block)  LEDs
 TV Micro Sub-
 WE Micro Control H4 Board Tuner
NTSC Signal RF
 Video Processing Composite  Digital Ambient Signal
Video/
(DRC, MID, DCP) Control/
/Audio/
Temp. Sensor
Power
Power
Digital Video Signals
Optical Block Signals
Signal G2 Board Video/ A Board
(LVDS)  LCD Drivers Audio /
 3D Gamma Control/  Sub Tuner
Digital Video Power
 C Board Signal Signals  A/V Inputs (5 & 6)
 Mother Board  A/V Switching
Lamp  DE (LCD) Micro  Audio Processing
Driver LCD LCD LCD
 Conrtrol S
G1 Board Power
U Board
Power  Main Power Power
Supply  Rear A/V Inputs
Analog
Audio /Control/
Control A/V (1, 3, 4)
Power Signals
Signal Signal
Power
KD Board T Board H3 Board
F Board  Front A/V
 Digtal Audio Amps  Lamp Cover Analog
 AC Input  Audio Mute
A/V Input (2)
Detect Switch Signal
AC  Standby Power  Volume Control P Board
Input Supply
 AC Relay  HDMI
Analog
 Inrush Relay R L W Component/
Interface
Control Signals (7, 8)

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Board Functional Descriptions
A-Board (XS/WF/WE)
This board consists of the following 4 functional blocks.
1. VIDEO: Sub RF Tuner, Audio/Video 5/6 Input terminals, Video
switches and Sub YC separation circuit.
2. AUDIO: Audio switch, Audio Processor, Dolby Prologic (Dolby
Prologic is only for XS), and Woofer Filter
3. SYSTEM: SIRCS, Control-S Selector and Control-S IN/OUT
terminals
4. POWER: DC-DC converters for 3.3V and 2.5V and a regulator
for 1.8V
B-Board (XS/WF/WE)
This board handles virtual all of the video signal processing.
· Y/C separation of composite signal (from Tuners or Video Inputs)
· Luminance and chrominance processing
· HV-Sync signal process
· Noise reduction by CCP-X
· DRC processing for 480i inputs
· Scaling and multi-picture processing of MID circuit
The B-board is a combination of DIC2 and C2 boards found in the LA-
2/2A without 3D-gamma IC, which is located on the C-board in the opti-
cal-block on the LA-3 chassis.
Any input video signal is converted to the component signal and sent to
IC3502 (DCP), where the component signal is converted to RGB sig-
nal. The Menu/Service OSD signals from Q-Box is mixed in the IC3502
(DCP) prior to the sending the signal to the C-board via Low Voltage
Differential Signal (LVDS).
The Wega-Engine (WE) Microprocessor controls all the previously
mentioned digital picture process functions, and the data is stored in the
128K NVM IC3803 also located on the B-board.
Common functions such as AV switching and Sub YC separation are
controlled by the TV micro. The TV micro is powered by STBY3.3V and
STBY2.5V (on the B-board) converted from STBY5V from the F-board.
C-Board (XS/WF/WE)
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2. Overall Block
Gamma and uniformity correction of 3D-gamma IC are performed on this
board.
The board consists of the new 3D-gamma IC, 3 LCD Drivers, and a IC
thermometer to measure LCD panel temperature.
For XS model, the chroma-process IC (Jepico) for better color reproduc-
tion is also mounted.
Picture quality settings, gamma/uniformity correction, and White Balance
data is stored at the NVM on the C-board, together with the Display-En-
gine (DE) microprocessor data.
F-Board (XS/WF/WE)
This board includes the AC filter, Main Fuse (F1900), Main Relay
(RY1901), Inrush Current Relay (RY1900), and STBY Power Supply
(STBY) circuit. The STBY circuit is always active when the AC power
cord is plugged.
During the STBY mode, only TV micro is powered to respond to user
control (front panel and remote controls).
G1-Board (XS/WF/WE)
This board includes the Main Power Supply and DC-DC Converter for
the Q-box module.
This board has the following 3 power status modes.
1. OFF or STBY: In either case the “POWER-CTL” and “MAIN-CTL”
are inactive.
2. CableCard STBY: Q-Box converter is activated to power the Q-
box when CableCard is inserted. The “POWER-CTL” signal is active in
this case to make the main relay.
3. POWER-ON: Both of the “POWER-CTL” and “MAIN-CTL” sig-
nals are active.
G2-Board (XS/WF/WE)
This board can be consisted the motherboard for the LA-3 chassis, to
which almost all other boards and blocks are directly connected.
It consists of the following 2 function blocks.
1. SYSTEM: Display-Engine (DE) Microprocessor, FAN Drivers and
FAN controllers and WAKE-UP circuit
2. POWER: STBY 3.3V regulator for H boards (LED/IR Receiver)
and WAKE-UP circuit
 2. Overall Block

Digital Block (or Q-Box Module) (XS/WF/WE) U-Board (XS/WF/WE)

This block handles ATSC tuner, NTSC Main tuner, and Memory Stick On this board is the audio and video 1/3/4 input terminals for the rear
interfaces and decode them into component video and analog audio panel.
signals.
The internal ATI microprocessor is the Main Microprocessor of the LA-3
chassis. T-Board (XS/WF/WE)
The module houses the following 2 boards. The Lamp Cover Detection switch is mounted on this board.
· QT: ATSC and Main NTSC RF Tuner (ATSC Tuner output is a
component signal, Main Tuner output is a composite signal)
· QM: ATI microprocessor, MPEG2 Audio/Video decode, TS H1-Board (XS/WF/WE)
Demultiplexer, Graphics (Xilleon226), CableCard PCMCIA and Memory Channel UP/DOWN, Volume UP/DOWN and Input selection switches
Stick interfaces are located on this board.
There are two types of AV outputs.
· Main Tuner composite video
· ATSC Tuner or Memory Stick component video H2-Board (XS/WF/WE)
The Lamp, Timer, and Power LEDs are mounted on this board, along
KD-Board (XS/WF/WE) with the IR receiver for XS/WF models, and the POWER switch for XS/
S-master (digital audio) Processors and Digital Power ICs for speakers WE models.
and woofer are located on this board. The audio mute and volume con-
trol functions are performed on the KD-board.
H3-Board (XS/WF/WE)
KM-Board (XS/WF/WE) The Front panel connectors for Audio/Video 2 INPUT are mounted on
This board houses the Memory Stick slot and interface circuitry for the this board.
USB connection to the QM board in the Q-Box module. The IC thermometer, which measures ambient temperature is mounted
For the WF model the POWER switch is located on this board. on this board for the WE model.
For the WE model the IR receiver is located on this board.
H4-Board (XS/WF)
P-Board (XS/WF/WE) The IC thermometer, which measures ambient temperature is mounted
The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) interface supplies on this board for the XS and WF models.
digital component video and audio signals over a single connection. The
digital signals are then decoded into analog component video and audio
signals, which are sent to the A board for further processing.
There are two HDMI inputs for XS model. The analog L/R inputs are for
DVI signal source. The DVI connection only supplies video. Therefore,
separate analog inputs are necessary.

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 Chapter 3 - Power Suppy & Distribution System
Overall Block Diagram
G1 Board
Lamp Assb.

Thermal Fuse Q-Box

Power G2
Supply
F Q-Box
F Board
From R1917 KD
R1927
G1 Brd D1611 Lamp
DTL 5V
RY1900 RY1901 Main
G2 A
Inrush AC Power Supply
Relay Relay B

AC F1900 From C
Q1615
Input TV Micro H2
IC3604/
R1913 STBY 5V pin79 H4
(MAIN-CTL)
Standby 5V STBY 5V
G1 G2 A
Power Supply
B From TV Micro
IC3604/pin76
KD
(PWR-CTL)
STBY 3.3V
H1
STBY 3.3V
H2

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 3. Power Distribution

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Circuit Functional Discriptions
The LA-3 Chassis has three power supplies.
Reference Fig. 3-1
· Standby 5V Power Supply (on the F-Board)
· Primary Power Supply (on the G1-Board)
· Q-Box Power Supply (on the G1-Board)
Located on the F-board is the Inrush relay (with Inrush resistor),
which limits the input current on initial power-up function, and
AC relay, which passes the AC power onto rectifier D1611 to
power-up the Q-box and Main power supplies on the G1-board.
Standby Mode (Without CableCard inserted)
AC power is applied directly to the F-board. The AC power
passes through fuse F1900 and is then applied to the Standby
5V Power Supply, Inrush Relay, and AC Relay (initially through
the Inrush resistor R1913).
The Standby 5V Power Supply immediately outputs STBY 5V from
the F-board to the G1-Board. The STBY 5V passes through
the G1-Board on its way to the G2-Board where it is distributed
to the Thermal Fuse near the lamp assemble, the A, B, KD
boards, and after being converter to STBY 3.3V it is applied to
the H1 and H2 boards.
Notice that the STBY 5V, which is applied to the Thermal Fuse,
is the DC supply for the AC Relay. Consequently, if a thermal
problem occurs in the lamp assemble the fuse opens and turns
off the AC relay, shutting down the unit.
In the standby mode the following conditions are present.
1) The Standby 5V power supply is active, supplying 5V dc to the
A, B, KD boards
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3. Power Distribution
2) Standby 3.3V dc to the H1 and H2 boards
3) AC voltage (through R1913 Inrush resistor) and Standby 5V is
supplied to RY1901 (AC relay), which is waiting for a PWR-CTL
signal (from IC3604 through Q1615) to activate and pass AC to
the G1-board.
4) The Q-Box and Main power supplies on the G1-board are OFF
Standby Mode (With CableCard inserted)
All the power supply conditions describe in the previous section
also applied when a CableCard is inserted up to the bullet
number 4. When a CableCard is inserted the Q-Box power
supply will be active and supplying voltage to the Q-Box
module. Notice that there are two control signals MAIN-
CTL and PWR-CTL. In the standby mode with a CableCard
inserted the PWR-CTL signal will be high turning on the AC
relay and supplying voltage to the Q-Box power supply, which
in turn powers the Q-Box module. The MAIN-CTL will low,
which will turn OFF the Main power supply (the unit is basically
OFF) or in standby mode. The Q-Box must be active when a
CableCard is inserted so the CableCard can receive any and
all service and programming updates without the unit needing
to be ON.
Switching & On Mode
Reference Fig. 3-1 & 3-2
In the previous section the PWR-CTL switching signal was briefly
discussed. Figure 3-1 shows the basic circuit that activates
the AC-relay, which consists of Q1615, C1665, D1627, and
the PWR-CTL signal. When the PWR-CTL signal goes high,
Q1615 will turn ON and supply a ground path for the AC relay
(turning On the AC relay). Once again, notice that the positive
dc (5V) is supplied through the thermal fuse.
 3. Power Distribution

From R1670 R1686 R1685

D1611
AC Input
R1684
R1683
3V
Q1606 1 Vsense

R1674

IC1600 IC1606
Q-Box PS R1669 Main PS
Converter Converter
Q1609

VC1
8
18V
R1681 R1672
R1755 D1646

C1715

G1 BOARD
PH1602
R1700
4 1 STBY 5V
R1703
3 2

R1707 From
Q1612 TV Micro
IC3604/pin79
(MAIN-CTL)
MAIN POWER SUPPLY
SWITCHING CIRCUIT
FIG. 3-2

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Initially the AC power will be supplied through the Inrush resistor
R1913 to limit the input current surge at initial power ON
function. Once the Q-Box is activated the DTL 5V is sent
back to the Inrush relay through R1917, which activates and
bypasses the Inrush resistor. The AC power is now supplied to
the AC relay through the Inrush relay in the ON-mod
Figure 3-2 shows the switching circuit for the Main power supply
in detail. As previously mentioned the Main power supply can
be switched OFF individually in the case when a CableCard is
inserted. The MAIN-CTL signal performs this function. First,
note that this switching circuit is powered using the VC1 (20V)
voltage from the Q-Box power supply through R1755 and
D1646.
The MAIN-CTL signal is normally high turning Q1612 ON, which
supplies a ground to the photo-coupler PH1602. Ph1602
then supplies a high to the base of Q1609 turning it ON. With
Q1609 ON the base of Q1606 is held Low (keeping Q1606
OFF). When Q1606 is OFF the Main Converter IC1606 is ON.
When the set is turned OFF with a CableCard inserted the MAIN-
CTL signal will go Low and up through the chain of components
just described Q1606 will turn ON and apply a Low to IC1606/
pin1 turning the converter OFF only. The Q-Box power supply
remains ON through the use of the PWR-CTL signal and
circuit.
Standby 5V Power Supply Circuit
The AC input is rectified and filtered; approximately 149Vdc is
applied to IC1900/pin 5 (Start); IC1900 begins the switching
function. At the same time the initial rise of the 149Vdc
signal is applied to T1902/pin 6, and coupled over to the coil
connected to T1902/pin 2; the output at T1902/pin 2 is rectified
and filtered to produce the VC1 voltage at IC1900/pin 2 this
sustain the switching function of IC1900 after the initial DC
supply to IC1900/pin 5. Approximately 23Vdc is applied to
IC1900/pin 2. This can be considered IC1900’s running power
supply because once IC1900/pin 2 is up to 23V the internal
circuits of IC1900 turn off the input form IC1900/pin 5.
To provide output regulation a feedback signal is necessary. The
5V output is monitored using IC1901 (Reference) and PH1902
(Optic Coupler). The 5V output will vary depending on the load
on the secondary of T1902 (or CN1908). A feedback voltage of
approximately 0.9V is applied to IC1900/pin 4 through IC1901
and PH1902. As the load changes, the feedback voltage
will change, and the frequency of the switching functions at
IC1900/pins 7 & 8 will change, which will regulator the 5V
output.
IC1900/pins 7 & 8 switches the low side of the coil at T1902/pin
4 at approximately 170KHz. As the 5V output decreases
the switching frequency will increase, and as the 5V output
increases the switching frequency will decrease.

The Standby 5V power is a switch-mode power supply. IC1900

(STR-A6169) is the converter that produces the switching
Troubleshooting
function. When the TV is plugged in AC power is applied
directly to the rectifier D1900. Therefore, as long as AC Reference Fig. 3-3
is applied to the TV the Standby 5V power is active, and
outputting 5V.

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F Board

D1900
T1902 CN1908
AC R1904 D1912 L1900 STBY 5V To
6 9 3
Input 4.7ohm 4
G1 Board
D1914 CN1604
170KHz C1919 C1922
4 8
149V
8 7 6 5
+ Start
C1906 Switching
C1907 IC1900
STR-A6169

OCP VC1 FB
1 2 3 4 0.9V
0.02V 23V D1909 R1911
2
R1907 C1913
1
D1906 R1919
C1911
R1910 0.9V PH1902 4.5V
4 1 R1926
0V 3 3.5V R1923
2
R1920

3
IC1901
Ref.
1 R1925
2

5V Standby Power Supply

Fig. 3-3

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NOTE: Use local ground at IC1900/pin 3 as the reference for all
measurements.
1) Confirm 149Vdc at IC1900/pin 5. This voltage is necessary to
start the switching function of the IC.
2) Confirm 23Vdc at IC1900/pin 2. This voltage should remain
constant. If this voltage rises and immediate falls the switching
function of IC1900 is not occurring.
3) Confirm switching frequency at IC1900/pins 7 & 8. This should
be a constant 170KHz. If this frequency is much higher or
lower than 170KHz then there is a loading problem of feedback
problem.
4) Confirm 0.9V at IC1900/pin 4. In normal operation this voltage
should be 0.9V. This voltage is directly proportional to the 5V
output. Consequently, if the 5V is loaded down (short circuit)
the feedback line will be lower than 0.9V, and if there is an
over-voltage problem the feedback line will be higher than
0.9V. Also, if there is an open circuit in the feedback line (no
feedback to IC1900) the output frequency will be at its highest
level.
5) This power supply can be tested unloaded when an external
problem is suspected. Disconnect CN1908 and applied AC.
Confirm steps 1 through 4.
Switching Power Supply Operation
Primary and Q-Box Power Supplies
Reference Figures 3-4, 3-5
Both power supplies use the same converter IC (MCZ3001D)
as the heart of their separate switch-mode power circuits,
along with two drive MOSFETS and associated components.
MCZ3001D contains all the needed circuitry necessary to
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3. Power Distribution
function as a switching power supply, (except for the Power
Switching MOSFETS) it contents:
· Control circuitry
· Oscillator/Oscillator control
· Output Driver transistors
· 10V regulator
· Soft-Start / Delay Shut-Off Timer
· Over Current Protection
· Over and Under Voltage Protection
The same basic circuit Theory of Operation, and Troubleshooting
Procedures describe in the forthcoming paragraphs can be
applied to either of the Power Supply circuits.
NOTE: The Primary Power Supply component reference
numbers will be used in the following circuit description and
troubleshooting procedures, just change the component
reference numbers to apply the descriptions and procedures
to the Q-Box Power Supply. The two power supplies have
identical configurations except for one extra connection on the
Q-box power supply - the PRI-VCC connection. The PRI-VCC
connection is fed back to Primary power supply from ON/OFF
switching functions (reference figure 3-2 for details.
Reference Figure 3-4 for the following circuit description. Once
again, this procedure can also be applied to the Q-Box power
supply.
AC signal is applied to the rectifier block D1611. The AC
component is filtered-out and multiplied by the filter circuit (not
shown). A DC voltage of 331V is produced at the output of the
filter circuit. The following process continues from this point.
 3. Power Distribution

L1616 R1754
D1645
R1656 +
From + To Lamp Driver
D1611 + C1713 260V
R1670 R1657
AC Input C1712 -
R1686 T1601
R1723 D1632 D1635 C1680 Q1602
R1655 16 TU 33V
R1685 17 L1614 + +
R1697 + R1756
C1671 D1641 C1716
R1654
R1684 330V 18 D1629 D1647
Switching SET 17V
From 18 331V D1631 L1611 +
R1683 15 C6513
IC1600 149V
3V V-SENSE VG 16
Q-Box PS 1 Q1614
Ref. Fig.
D1619 (H)
15 D1624 (15V) SET 11V
3-2 R1674 IC1606 VS 15 14 +
V 300Vp-p D1633 C1678
151V
D1621 MCZ3001D 96kHz L1603
TO 156V 1 IC1609
15V VG 4.8V I O SET 9V
IC1606/ 14 VB
12
Q1613 13 9V Reg
PIN 15 (L) 2 + +
D1622 C1679 G
10.4V 15V C1663 C1684
10 VC2
Grnd 11 D1623 R1711
C1659 + 15
D1620 V I IC1608
O SET 5V
OCP R1696 D1630 + 5V Reg +
+ 6 TIMER
9
0V 12 C1677 G
C1655 F/B VCI C1683
2 8 R1673 11
1.8V 16.5V DD 5V
D1626 +
10
D1634
4
+ + C1676
C1650 C1664 R1712
G1 BOARD 5 9
D1640
L1607
AU 18V
+
8
C1694
4 1 11V
R1710 R1713 2.5V
3 2 3 1
IC1607 NOTE: All output
R1726
PH1603 9.9V Ref. voltages can be
R1728 measured at G2-
2 Board/CN6005

PRIMARY POWER SUPPLY

FIG. 3-4

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 3. Power Distribution
From
D1611
AC Input R1614

F BOARD
R1606

R1603 RY1900
R1608 Inrush
T1602 Relay
R1601 330V
5V
18 G1 BOARD 7
331V
155V
2.8V V-SENSE VD 16 CN1604 CN1908
1 Q1601
D1600(15V) VG(H)
D1604 (15V)
R1600 IC1600 15 300Vp-p
VS 151V G2 BOARD
D1602 MCZ3001D 96kHz
TO 171V 1 CN1600
15V 4.8V CN6006
IC1600/ 14 VB Q1600 C1616 L1601 6.7V
VG(L) 12 D1608 IC1602 R1630
PIN 15 3 11 O 14
D1601 I
5V Reg
10.6V 15V 15
10 D1605 R1617 C1618 G
VC2 C1621
C1610 + Grnd 11 C1627
DTL 5V
D1603(15V) R1607 10
6 TIMER OCP 0V
+ 9
C1605 F/B VCI C1601
2 8 R1602
8
1.8V 18V
D1607 7
8
+
5
D1609
DTL 9V 6
C1617 R1622 5
To Q1606 L1602 R1629
Primary Power R1755 7 4
Supply D1610
4 C1624
(PRI VCC) C1715 D1646 6 C1620 R1628
R1621 F BOARD
4 1
7V
R1616 R1615
3 2 3 R1626
CN1604 CN1908
IC1601 2.4V
PH1600 1 5
6V Ref. 9V
R1625 PH1901
2
Optic
Iso.

Q-BOX POWER SUPPLY

FIG. 3-5

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Startup Sequence
IC1606 Startup Sequence
1) Turn ON voltage: The 331Vdc from the filter circuit first
passes through fusible link resistor R1670 and then is voltage
divided by R1686, R1685, R1684, R1683, and R1674 down to
2.5Vdc. This voltage is applied to IC1606/pin 1 (Vsense) and
IC1606 turns ON. IC1606/pin1 (Vsense) is also used for OVP
protection (IC1606/pin 1 > 8V will trigger OVP).
2) Internal circuit Start Voltage: The 331Vdc also passes through
voltage dropping resistor R1697, and 331Vdc is applied to
IC1606/pin 18. This voltage is used to initially power the
internal circuits and begin oscillations. Note that the 331Vdc
from R1670 is also connected directly to the Drain of Q1614
and serves as the High-side FET power source.
Internal circuits initially powered by IC1606/pin 18
· Internal drive transistors for the output FETS Q1614 and
Q1613
· Oscillator
· Control circuit
· 10V regulator (IC1606/pin 10)
Note: The 10V output at IC1606/pin 10 passes through D1622
and is then fed back into IC1606/pin 14 supplying power to the
internal driver transistor for the Low & High side output FETS
Q1614 and Q1613
3) Output Oscillations: At this point, initial square-wave oscillations
of approximately 125KHz are output at IC1606/ pins 16 and 12.
Normal operation frequency is approximately 96KHz.
4) Regulator Feedback: The feedback line is connected to the
Set 11V secondary output. Once IC1606 is turned ON and
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3. Power Distribution
oscillations begin, the secondary winding at T1601/pins 15 &
13 and associated circuitry produces 11V. The 11V is applied
to IC1607/pin 1 (Ref. IC).
IC1607 controls the voltage at the PH1603/pin 2, which controls
the current output of the optic-coupler PH1603. The amount of
current supplied to IC1606/pin 2 depends on how hard PH1603
is turned ON. In normal operation, a voltage of 1.8Vdc (which
is proportional to the amount of current) is present at IC1606/
pin 2. The feedback loop is now complete.
5) IC1606 normal operating (or running) power supply (VC1):
Produced simultaneously with the oscillator feedback is the
operating power source VC1.
IC1606/pin 8 (VC1) is produced using a winding on T1601/pin 4.
The AC is rectified and filtered, and a DC voltage of 16.5V is
applied to IC1606/pin 8. Once the 16.5V is stable, IC1606’s
internal control circuit disconnects (internally) the power source
at IC1606/pin 18. All of IC1606’s internal circuits are now
powered from IC1606/pin 8.
Over Current Protection (OCP)
Reference Fig. 3-4
The current flowing through the switching FETS (Q1614 & Q1613)
also passes through T1601/pins 1 and 2, C1663, R1711, and
then to ground. The same current also passes through the
parallel resistor circuit of R1696 and R1673. This current is
directly proportional to the current through the switching FETS.
The voltage across R1673 us applied to IC1606/pin 9. The
OCP is activated when the voltage at IC1606/pin 9 exceeds
0.2V.
Over Voltage Protection (OVP) and Under Voltage Protection
(UVP): The voltage at IC1606/pin 8 (VC1) is monitored by
circuitry inside IC1606 for Under-voltage and Over-voltage

conditions. The two conditions are as follows:
OVP – greater than 33V
UVP – less than 8V
If either of these two conditions occurs at IC1606/pin 8, the unit
will go into protection mode.
Troubleshooting Tips
(Reference Fig. 3-4, 3-5)
The following procedures are for both the Primary and Q-Box
power supplies. Consequently, you will see references for
components in both circuits.
AC Current Draw Testing:
If high current draw is experience when powering up the unit
each power supply should be isolated to determine where the
excessive load is locate. Two things are accomplished by
isolating the separate power supplies.
1) It quickly determines what power supply or power secondary is
causing the current overload.
2) Once the suspect power supply is found there above and
below procedures can be follow to troubleshoot the power
supply itself. If the power supply checks out OK, then attention
can be turn to the secondary voltages produced by that power
supply.
Table 3-1 gives the AC current reading and other symptoms to
monitor when the separate power supplies are disabled.
To disable any single power supply Ground Pin 1 (V-Sense) of the
converter IC (MCZ3001D) in any one of the supplies (IC1600,
IC1606). This will stop the oscillator and shut down the power
supply. Reference Table 3-1 for readings and symptoms for
each scenario.
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3. Power Distribution
Power Supply Circuit StateInitial AC Current Reading ON AC
Current Reading Other Symptoms
Normal 0.7A 1.65A Set ON
Primary Supply Disabled IC1606/pin1 grounded 0.4A N/A
· Set shuts OFF immediately· Q-Box Supply 5V & 9V
come up to proper level before shut down
Q-Box Supply Disabled IC1600/pin1 grounded 0.7A Temporary
1.15A · Set shuts OFF after ~20 sec· Set goes
into HV Protect 7 flash sequence· Audio can be heard
before shuts OFF· Primary & Q-Box supply secondary
voltages OK before set shuts OFF
NOTE: Follow previously discussed “IC1606 Startup Sequence”.
The five steps are in sequential order.
NOTE: Use HOT GRND when making measurements on primary
side of T1601. This includes all measurements on IC6900.
Symptom: Unit goes into protection mode, LED flashes in six
times pattern.
Check: This indicates either a +5V or +9V shorted condition. Also,
a possible open feedback circuit to IC1606
1) Check Primary power supply secondary outputs.
· Check the condition of the secondary voltages at output of the
power supply.
· Primary: If the 9V and 5V line comes up to proper level and the
TU33V, Set 11V, DD5V, or the AU18 line exceed their typical
value before shut down, a problem exists if the feedback circuit
from the Set 11V output back to IC1606/pin 2 (open circuit)
· If the TU33V, Set 11V, DD5V, or the AU18 lines come up to
proper level, but the 9V and/or 5V lines are 0V, check for a
 3. Power Distribution

shorted condition in the external circuits the 9V and 5V line · If no waveform is present at output (e.g. IC1606 & 1600/pins
supply. 16 & 12) when unit is turned ON, then check IC1606 & 1600/
pins 1 and 18 for proper voltages (reference “IC1606 Startup
2) The Primary and Q-Box Power Supplies can be safely tested,
Sequence” above) before shut down. If these voltages check
by unloading the secondary lines. Disconnect CN1605 for the
OK suspect a defective IC1606 or 1600.
Primary supply and CN1600 for the Q-Box supply. This will
completely unload the power supplies, but still send needed · Check IC1606 & 1600/pin 8 for proper voltage of 24V. This is
feedback to IC1606 and IC1600 for proper power supply the voltage used to power IC1606 & 1600 after initial startup (in
operation. the ON Mode).
3) If the power supply outputs proper secondary voltages after the · Check IC1606 & 1600/pin 10 for 10.2V. This voltage is
power supplies are unloaded, suspect a shorted secondary line developed initial using the 331V at IC1606 & 1600/pin18 and
a voltage regulator circuit inside IC1606 & 1600. If 10.2V
4) If the supply still has improper voltage outputs after unloading
is missing, suspect a defective IC1606 or 1600. Also check
check the following items:
voltage at IC1606 & 1600/pin 14 (Use battery powered DVM
· Primary: D1619, D1620, D1624, D1623, D1622 (15V Zeners) for this measurement, and use IC1606 & 1600/pin 15 (VS)
for shorted condition. as ground ref.). The voltage at IC1606 & 1600/pin 14 should
be 10V. If the voltage measured at IC1606 & 1600/pin 14 is
· Q-Box: D1600, D1602, D1603, D1604, D1605 (15V Zeners) for
incorrect, check D1622 or D1601.
shorted condition.
· Check IC1606 & 1600/pin 8 (B+ OVP) for proper voltage level
(within 8V to 33V window).
· IC1606 & 1600/pin 15 (this is midpoint for output MOSFETS).
A 120Vpp, 96KHz square-wave should be present. If the
waveform pulses four times and stops this indicates that
IC1606 & 1600 are attempting to operate and is most likely
good.
· IC1606 & 1600 Feedback circuit. The amount of current
feedback can be determined by monitoring the voltage drop
across R6932. The minimum current feedback is 80uA, which
is a minimum voltage drop of 37.6mV. In normal operation, this
voltage drop is approximately 223mV. If the voltage-drop is
below 37.6mV, suspect components in the feedback path e.g.
Optic Coupler and Reference IC. Reference Figure 3-4 and 3-5
for proper voltages at these components.

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 Chapter 4 - Protection Circuits
Overall Block Diagram
H4 Board 5Vpp D6015
0.8V
Data 2 Fan 1
IC41 D6014
I2C
4X 5
0.3V
Fan 2
Temp 3 3 67 I2C D6013
0.3V
Sensor CN44 CN6022
8 Fan 3
D6011
11 0.1V
Fan Protect 92 Fan 4
Note:H3(WE) 4X CN6000
H4(WF&HS) CN6022 CN8000 T Board
Lamp-Cover 94
3X 0V 15 3 S8001

C Board 5X 0.1V
Lamp-Prot 95 8
IC2603 CN2602 CN???? 0 Lamp Driver Lamp
0 0 0
Temp I2C 5X 0V
Sensor Lamp-HV-Det 96 13
HV Detect
14
IC6902
DE Micro 5Vpp CN6019 CN3604
Data IC3801
I2C 28 A10 A10 4 I2C
Note: Only Right KD Board WE Micro
31 I2C
Audio Channel shown
Amp G2 Board
110 I2C
CN4703 CN6029
Q4704 7X
23 23 0V A8 A8 128 SP-DC-Prot
Q4703 IC4711 Q4711 8X
Q4705 A14 A14 126 D-OVP
B14 B14
5V
6X 129 LB-Error

4 IC3604
StbY TV Micro
A Board 3.3V 5

Q8311 D8306(Z) IC3606

IC8302 3.3V Reg D8308 CN8005 CN6020

0.6V CN6017 CN3605
DC/DC Q8313 C26 C26 0V 16 16 12X 127 DTL-5V Det
Converter
Q8312 D8305(Z)
Q6014
3.3V Reg D8307 B Board

G1Board CN1605 CN6005 6V

Protection Circuits DD 6V C3 C3 CN6023
5V Q-Box
Fig. 4-1 DTL 5V 15 15 5
CN1600 CN6006 Module

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Self-Diagnosis Descriptions and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips:

1) Evaluate TV environment for proper room temperature
Tips 2) A possible cause of this failure is missing I2C bus communica-
Reference Fig. 4-1 tions
3) Confirm I2C bus communications on CN6022/pin3 on the G2-
board
Lamp Cover Protect (3 Flash) 4) Confirm DC power to the H4 or H3-boards (CN6021)
The tab at the back of the lamp cover makes contact with the switch on 5) Replace H4 or H3 board (sensor is possible defective)
T board when the lamp cover is properly seated, which closes to ground
CN8001/pin3. The ground is applied to the DE-micro IC6902/pin94. If
the lamp cover is off or not properly seated a high is applied to IC6902/ Lamp Driver Protect (5 Flash)
pin94, and the lamp turns off. If the lamp driver fails or if the 260V from the Primary power supply is
Troubleshooting Tips: missing IC6902/pin 95 (LAMP-PROT) goes low, and the lamp will not
1) Confirm that the lamp cover is securely seated. turned on, along with IC6902/pin 95 (LAMP-HV-DET) in a low state at
2) Confirm that CN6022 connector on the G2-board is properly the same time; it is classified as no high voltage of the lamp driver prob-
seated lem.
Troubleshooting Tips:
1) Confirm that the 5 pin connector on the rear of the lamp is se-
Fan Rotation Protect (4 Flash) curely seated
Fan rotation is monitored and detected by the DE-micro IC6902/pin 92 2) Confirm that CN6022 on the G2-board is securely seated
(FAN-PROT). If a fan stops rotating IC6902/pin 92 goes high and turns 3) Confirm 260V lamp supply on CN1605
off the lamp.
Troubleshooting Tips:
1) Check the function of all the 4 fans (One of them is under optical Low B Error Protect (6 Flash)
block) When DD 6V from the G1-board is not detected IC3604/pin129 (TV-
2) Fan maybe caught on wire harness or clamp micro) goes low and IC3604 turns off the main power (AC relay turns
3) Fan itself maybe defective OFF).
4) Confirm CN6000 on G2-board is properly seated. Also check Troubleshooting Tips:
that the connector is not connected in reverse 1) Confirm G1-board DD6V output on CN6005/pinC3
5) Confirm SET 11V supply for Fans on CN6005 on G2-board 2) Troubleshoot possible power supply problems on the F or G1-
boards
3) Troubleshoot possible poor connections between
Temperature Protect (4 Flash) [G1>(CN6005)>G2>(CN6019)> B-boards]
When the temperature sensor on the H3 board (WE model) or H4 board
(WF/XS models) detects high temperature or I2C-E line connector Audio Protect (7 Flash): When DC voltage is detected at the speaker or
(CN6022:G2 board and CN44:H3/H4board) is not seated securely, DE- woofer outputs, IC3604/pin128 (TV-micro) goes low and IC3604 turns off
micro turns off the lamp. the main power (AC relay turns OFF).
Troubleshooting Tips:

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 4. Protection Circuits

1) Main cause of defective will be located on the KD-board

2) Confirm KD-board is securely seated on the G2-board
3) Replace KD-board

D-OVP Protect (8 Flash)

When an over-voltage condition on the +3.3V or +2.5V DC lines is
detected, IC3604/pin126 (TV-micro) goes low and it turns off the main
power (AC relay turns OFF).
Troubleshooting Tips:
1) Substitute A-board, both +3.3V and +2.5V DC regulators are
located on the A-board

ATSC-OVP (10 Flash)

When Q-Box 5V (DTL5V) is not detected, IC3604/pin127 (TV-micro)
goes low and it turns off the main power (AC relay turns OFF).
Troubleshooting Tips:
1) Confirm that CN6005 and CN6019 on the G2-board are securely
seated.
2) Troubleshoot possible power supply problems on the F or G1-
boards

Lamp Error (no Flash)

If the lamp driver fails or if the 260V from the Primary power supply is
missing IC6902/pin 95 (LAMP-PROT) goes low (lamp does not turned
on), along with IC6902/pin 95 (LAMP-HV-DET) in a high state at the
same time; it is classified as no lamp or dead lamp.
Troubleshooting Tips:
1) Confirm 260V lamp supply on CN1605
2) Substitute Lamp

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 4. Protection Circuits

R1717 D1627
PWR-CTL Q1627
R1716 R1716

Q1616
DTL 5V
DTL 9V Q-Box
Q-Box Q1617 Power Supply
Power Supply +
C1668 R1715
D1625

G1 Board
CN1604 5 6 7 8
CN1908 5 6 7 8
F Board +
C1921
R1922 PH1901
R1916
3 1
R1921 0.1V GROUND
4 PATH TO
2
AC RELAY
R1915 RY1901
(AC-ON)
AC POWER (INRUSH RELAY) R1911
from
AC INPUT RY1900
(PLUG)
R1913
(INRUSH RESISTOR)

AC POWER
to
AC RELAY
AC PATH AFTER
AC PATH AT INITIAL INITIAL POWER ON
POWER ON INRUSH RELAY
ACTIVATED

INRUSH RELAY PROTECTION CIRCUIT

FIG. 4-2 C31P15-4-2 1517 11/11/04

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 Chapter 5 - Video Processing
Overall Block Diagram
A Board G2 Board B Board
P Board
CN3604
Video 7, 8 CN8005 CN6019 IC3001
HDMI Main Y/CV A19 A19 B26 B26 CCPX
Main CB/C B19 B19 B25 B25 1080i
Video 5 Main CR C19 C19 B24 B24
480i
Component IC8002 Sub Y/CV
Video A18 A18 B23 B23
IC3201 IC3304
Video 6 Switch
Sub CB/C MID
B18 B18 B22 B22 DRC
Component Sub CR C18 C18 B21 B21
IC8001
Video IC8303 CN6020
H3 Board
Switch Analog IC3303
Video 2 ADC
Color
Composite
Decoder TV Service OSD
+ IC3502
S-Video DCP
U Board IC3604
Video 1, 3, 4 TV Micro
IC8301 IC3504 IC3503
Composite 2D Comb LVDS LVDS
Filter IC???
DE Micro
Sub- IC3801
Tuner CN8005 CN6020 CN6023
CN6028 WE Micro WE Service
OSD
CN8008 3 7 11 C24 C24 15 5 CN3502 CN3501
ATSC/ NTSC PANEL
Memory Main Service OSD
Stick
CATV
Antenna
Switch ATSC/Main
AIR OOB Tuner C Board CN2602 5

LVDS
LCD
CableCard OOB
PCMCIA LVDS
LCD 3D
USER Gamma
Q-Box MENU &
HM Module QM JEPICO (HS models only)
Board LCD
Service
OSD

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 5. Video Processing

Circuit Discription and Troubleshooting 2) 260V Supply Input (from G1-board/Primary Power Supply)
3) High-Voltage Pulse Output (Spark Gap)
The LA-3 chassis video processing circuitry can be broken down into 4) Open connection on Lamp-Drive board Sensor Connector
five distinct sections for ease of troubleshooting.
Defective Lamp: If the lamp itself is defective the unit will shutdown, and
1) Lamp (including the Lamp-Drive) the Lamp-LED on the front panel will continuously flash. There is only
2) Optical Assemble (including the C-board) one other defect that can cause the Lamp-LED to flash and that is an
3) Video Processing (B-board) open line (brown wire) on the sensor connector. In particular, the Lamp-
4) Video Switching & Sub-Tuner Video (A-board) PRT line that goes back to the G2-board CN6022/pin 8.
5) ASTC/NTSC Tuners & Memory Stick Video
To confirm that the lamp is truly defective monitor the spark gap on the
Each of these sections will be discussed separately in detail concerning lamp-driver board. If the driver board is working properly the driver will
the unique symptoms that will be experience when a defective occurs in attempt 3 (two pulse each) times to turn ON the lamp. Therefore, the
the specific section. spark gap will illuminate with every attempt for a visual check. If the
Reference the appendix for the use of the “JUMP” botton to scroll spark gap does not illuminate the defective is on the lamp-driver board,
through the major service mode categories for troubleshooting. or a missing 260V supply to the driver.

Lamp and Lamp-Drive Section Lamp-Driver Board: If the defect is trace to the lamp-driver board check
Reference Fig. 5-2 the following items.
Reference Fig. 5-2
The lamp-driver provides the high-voltage pulse causing the ignition arc
to start lamp luminance, and the steady state dc to hold the lamp at a set 1) 260V Supply
luminance level. If a defect occurs in either the lamp or the lamp-drive a 2) Spark Gap iIlumination
dark or bright raster will be viewed. Although other non-related defects 3) Sensor Connector is securely seated (Ref. Fig. 5-1)
may also cause a dark screen (e.g. a open video path) we will concen- a. Brown – 0.1V
trate on defects in the lamp and lamp-driver section. The video process- b. Red – grnd
ing will be cover in an upcoming section. c. Orange – 5V
d. Yellow – 3V
NOTE: The main objective in this section is to avoid unnecessary Optical e. Green – 5V
Assemble (which includes the C-Board) replacement. Therefore, the fol-
lowing procedures will focus on distinguishing a Optical Assemble defect If the 260V is missing troubleshoot the Primary power supply, or an open
from a Lamp/Lamp-Drive defect. circuit between the Lamp-driver and Primary power supply.

There are four key areas to check when troubleshooting the Lamp/ If the 260V is present the spark gap should illuminate with the pulsed at-
Lamp-Drive circuit tempts to start the lamp. If the spark gap does not illuminate the defect
Reference Fig. 5-2 is on the lamp-driver board. Before replacing the lamp-driver board
confirm that there is not a poor connection between the G2-board and
1) Defective Lamp the Sensor Connector. Check the voltages list above, and the continuity

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of the cable from the Lamp-Drive board to the G2-board..
Optical Assemble
Reference Fig. 5-1 & 5-3
The Optical Assemble includes the C-board, along with the internal
light-separating mirrors, polarizing filters, and lenses. When the Optical
Assemble is ordered from parts the C-board is included. All LCD ad-
justment data (e.g. Gamma) is stored on the C-board, and the C-board
comes form parts pre-adjusted (no adjustments necessary after installa-
tion).
A defective C-board will usually cause a completely bright or dark ras-
ter. Furthermore, the unit will power up normally with the bright or dark
raster, unless of course there is a short on a power line. In that case
a possible Low B+ error would occur, and you would troubleshoot the
power supply back to the C-board short.
Panel Service Mode Signal Generator Test: The 3D Gamma IC on the C-
board has an internal signal generator accessible from the Panel Service
Mode. The fact that this signal generator is located on the C-board pro-
vides a test that will bypass all video processing circuits, and basically
test the C-board and Optical Assemble. Therefore, if the Panel Service
Mode signal generator can be accessed and displayed indicates that the
Optical Assemble is OK.
Enter the service mode and access PANEL service mode.
Reference Appendix at the rear of the manual for the detailed procedure
for accessing the PANEL service mode, and the internal signal genera-
tor.
The following are checks that should be made when the unit powers up
normally with a bright or dark raster displayed (cannot display the Panel
Service Mode signal generator).
Bright Raster with Audio:
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5. Video Processing
1) Check 3.3Vdc power supply to the C-board
2) Check data communications to C-board
3) If the checks in steps 1 & 2 are confirmed replace the Optical As-
semble
Bright Raster No Audio:
1) Check LVDS connector is proper seated and is not damaged
2) If the check in step 1 is confirmed replace the Optical Assemble
Dark Raster No Audio:
1) Check 17Vdc & 6Vdc power supplies to the C-board
2) If the check in step 1 is confirmed replace the Optical Assemble
Video Processing (B-Board)
Virtually all video processing is performed on the B-board in the LA-3
chassis. The CCPX, ADC, DRC, MID, and DCP are all located on the
B-board. The MAIN & WE microprocessors are also located on the B-
board, each with its own Service Mode OSD. The Q-Box (ATI Micropro-
cessor) and the 3D Gamma IC (on C-board) have internal signal genera-
tors along with individual Service Mode OSD’s. The four Service Mode
OSD’s (TV, QM, WE, and Panel), and internal Signal Generators (Q-Box
and 3D Gamma) will be valuable tools for troubleshooting various video
problems and to determine if the B-board is defective.
First, reference figure 5-1 and note the various signal paths (480i and
1080i) and OSD (TV, QM, WE, and Panel) paths. Knowing and using
these paths is the most effective and efficient method for troubleshoot-
ing the video processing circuitry (or B-board) whether it is a missing or
distorted video problem.
The Main and Sub video signals enter the B-board as analog signals.
Therefore, if needed the analog Main and Sub video signals can be
confirm with an oscilloscope at CN6019 on the G2-board. The main
video is A/D converted by IC3001, and the Sub video is A/D converted
 5. Video Processing

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by IC3303.
If the Main input video is a 480i signal then it must first go to the DRC
(IC3201) and then to MID (IC3304) circuit for proper up-conversion pro-
cessing.
If the Main input video is a 1080i signal then it bypasses the DRC
(IC3201) and is applied directly to the MID (IC3304).
The MID (IC3304) output is then applied to the DCP (IC3502). Also ap-
plied to the DCP (IC3502) are the TV OSD, WE OSD, QM OSD, and the
USER MENU. Both the USER Menu and the QM OSD are applied to the
B-board through the LVDS input (IC3504) from the Q-Box module. The
B-board video output is applied to the C-board via the other LVDS output
(IC3503).
Q-Box Signal Generator & OSD Test
Enter the service mode and access QM service mode.
Reference Appendix at the rear of the manual for the detailed procedure
for accessing the QM service mode, and the internal signal generator.
Confirming the service mode OSD’s (TV, WE, or QM) will bypass the
CCPX (IC3001), ADC IC3303), DRC (IC3201), and MID (IC3304) circuits
(Ref. Fig. 5-1). The only circuits on the B-board needed to display the
TV or WE OSD’s are the Microprocessors (TV & WE), DCP (IC3502),
and the LVDS (IC3503) output.
To display the QM OSD and/or Signal Generator (generated in the Q-
Box) the only circuits on the B-board needed is the Input LVDS (IC3503),
DCP (IC3502), and Output LVDS (IC3503).
If there is missing or a distorted video problem the Q-Box signal gen-
erator can be accessed and displayed to basically check the function
of the DCP, LVDS connections, and the C-board. If the video problem
does not appear in the Q-box signal generator pattern then the defect
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is prior to the DCP. Troubleshoot the CCPX (IC3001), ADC IC3303),
DRC (IC3201), and MID (IC3304) circuits. These circuits can be quickly
troubleshot using the Sub-Tuner, 480i, and 1080i video signals.
1) Viewing the Sub-Tuner video confirms the function of the ADC
(IC3303) and MID (IC3304) and succeeding circuits. The CCPX and
DRC are bypassed.
2) Viewing a 480i video signal confirms the function of the CCPX
(IC3001), DRC (IC3201), and MID (IC3304) and succeeding circuits.
The ADC is bypassed.
3) Viewing a 1080i video signal confirms the function of the CCPX
(IC3001), and MID (IC3304) and succeeding circuits. The DRC is by-
passed.
Video Switching & Sub-Tuner Video (A-board)
The video switcher IC8001 (located on the A-board) under the control
of the TV microprocessor IC3604 performs all the input video selection
functions. IC8002, which is also under the control of the TV micropro-
cessor performs the selection function between the video 5 and 6 inputs
prior to the main video switcher IC8001.
NOTE: There is not a video input that does not first go through the main
video switcher IC8001. The Q-box internal signal generator also passes
through the main switcher and is output over the main audio path.
Therefore, if there is a complete failure or partial fail at the ATSC/Memo-
ry Stick input the Q-Box internal signal generator will not be accessible.
The only true method for completely bypassing the A-board and the
main video switcher IC8001 is by viewing the Service Mode OSD’s (QM,
TV, WE, and Panel).
If all or a number of the video inputs cannot be displayed suspect a
defective IC8001 main switcher. If only one particular video input can-
not be displayed suspect a defect in the input circuit (e.g. P-board,
H3-board, U-board, and Video Switcher IC8002) for that particular input.
For example, if only video 5 cannot be display suspect a defective video
switch IC8002 for proper operation.
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 5. Video Processing

Before replacing the A-board confirm the following items. NOTE: The LA-3 chassis use the new CableCard feature to descramble
1) The A-board is securely seated into CN6020 on the G2-board and view various premium cable programming. To troubleshot the
2) Confirm all DC supplies are applied. All voltages except for the CableCard function reference the POD-01 training manual, which is
Stby 5V (F-board) come from the Primary Power Supply (G1-board) available in the training materials section of the ESI website.
through the G2-board connections. Reference chapter 3 for details on
troubleshooting the power supply section To determine if a defect exists within the Q-Box module confirm the fol-
3) Apply video signals to various inputs to determine if the problem lowing functions.
exists in a specific input circuit ((e.g. P-board, H3-board, U-board, or Q-
Box module) 1) Confirm Sub-Tuner video
2) Confirm Memory Stick Video
3) Confirm ATSC Video
ASTC/NTSC Tuners & Memory Stick Video 4) Confirm NTSC Video
Reference Fig. 5-1 5) Confirm User Menu and/or QM OSD
6) Confirm CableCard feature (Reference POD-01 training manual)
The Q-box module has three input video sources.
1) Cable (CATV)
2) Terrestrial (Off-the-Air)
3) Memory Stick

The Cable and Terrestrial inputs can be either ATSC or NTSC signals.
The Q-Box module house a single tuner and two separate demodulator
circuits for receiving both ATSC and NTSC signals.

The Memory Stick interface HM-board is connected to the Q-Box mod-

ule through a standard USB cable. The Memory Stick video and menu
shares an output port with the ATSC signal, and switched internal to
the Q-box module. Both signal are applied to the A-board and the main
switcher IC8001 at CN8008, and both signals are output from the A-
board as Main Y/CB/CR video at CN8005.

The NTSC signal has a separate output port, which is applied to G2-
board/CN6023 first, and then to A-board/CN8005, and finally to the main
switcher IC8001.

The LVDS output on the Q-Box, which runs directly to the B-board carri-
ers the User Menu and QM Service Mode OSD only. No video informa-
tion is transmitted on this output.

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 Chapter 6 - Audio Processing
Overall Block
A Board G2 Board KD Board
P Board
Video 7, 8 L/R
HDMI
CN8005 CN6029
L IC4706 IC4707
Video 5 L/R A5 A5 17 17
IC8504 R ADC S-Master
Component Audio B5 B5 19 19
W
Video 6 L/R Processor C6 C6 21 21
IC4701 IC4702
Component CN6020 CN4703 ADC S-Master
IC8502
H3 Board Audio
L/R Switch IC8501
Video 2
Composite Dolby
IC4703 IC4710 IC4708
Dolby Prologic S-Master S-Master S-Master
U Board
XS models Power Power Power
Only
Video 1, 3, 4 L/R
IC8200
F4704 F4703 F4702
Composite L/R Audio
ATSC/Memory Buffer
Stick
Sub- Main
L/R
L/R
Tuner
CN8005 A24 B24 8 12 CN8008 J8004 1 CN4705
Audio Out AU18V
VAR/FIX From
CATV G1 Board Woofer Right Left
Antenna
Switch Main/ATSC
AIR OOB Tuner
Optical
Audio
Output
CableCard Q-Box
OOB
PCMCIA Module

Audio Overall Block

HM Fig.6-1
Board

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Circuit Discription
The digital audio circuits on the KD-board perform the PCM/PWM
conversion, and the Digital Power amplification processes. The
process is completely digital right up to the speakers. The audio
analog signals from the audio processor IC8504 on the A-borad
are fed to the KD-borad via the G2-board. The analog signals are
converted to a PCM audio signal by IC4706 and IC4701 on the A-
board (Ref. Waveform 6-1). The PCM/PWM processors (IC4707
and IC4701) produce a differential (High & Low signal) to eliminate
distortion. The differential signals are finally used to drive the au-
dio power outputs IC4710, IC4708, and IC4703.
Immediately after the Output IC’s the PWM signal is applied to a
low-pass filter. The filter removes the high frequency component,
and what’s left is an analog audio signal to drive the speakers
(Ref. Waveform 3-7).
Volume control and muting are accomplished over the I2C bus,
which directs IC4707 and IC4702 to vary the pulse-width of the
PWM signal, and thus the volume.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting the audio circuits follows the same ideas as those
presented in the video circuit troubleshooting section. The audio
processing circuits can be divided in to three distinct sections.
1) Audio Input/Switching, Sub-Tuner, and Audio Processor
(A-Board)
2) ATSC, NTSC(Main), and Memory Stick Audio (Q-Box)
3) Audio ADC, PCM/PWM, and Digital Power Outputs (KD-
Board)
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6. Audio Processing
No Audio Output for All Channels (Right, Left, and Woof-
er)
Reference Fig. 6-1
1) Check the Audio Output VAR/FIX for audio signal. This
check will quickly determine if the problem is on the A-board
or the KD-board.
a) No audio out at VAR/FIX and Speakers. The problem
is on the A-board.
b) No audio at the Speakers, but there is audio at the
VAR/FIX. The problem is on the KD-board.
Before replacing the any boards confirm the following power
supplies for each board.
KD-Board
2) Check the AU12V supply to the KD-board from the
primary power supply (G1-board) via the G2-board.
A-Board
3) Check the Set 9V supply to the (A-board) from the
primary power supply via the G2-board. This is the power
supply for the Audio Switch IC8502 and the Audio Processor
IC8504.
No Audio for a Single Channel (Right, Left, or Woofer)
Reference Fig. 6-1
1) If the problem is a left or right missing audio signal check
the L & R Audio Outputs VAR/FIX for audio signal. This
check will quickly determine if the problem is on the A-board
or the KD-board. The Woofer channel cannot be check at
this output.
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2) Check the fuses for each channel (F4704, F4703, and
F4702) on the KD-board. If one of these fuses are open,
the most like problem is a defective Power Output IC
(IC4703, IC4710, or IC4708)
3) Check all speakers and speaker wiring.
4) A “No Woofer” output problem only will either be a
defective Audio processor IC8504 (A-board) or in the circuit
path (IC4703, IC4702, and IC4703) on the KD-board. The
analog Woofer signal can be checked at CN6020 on the
G2-board to confirm the operation of the Audio Processor
IC8504.
5) Note that both the L & R signals are processed in IC4706
and IC4707. Therefore, any problem in this circuit will affect
both the L & R channels. They separate again at the power
output IC4710 and IC4708.
various test patterns are displayed. CAUTION!!! The volume
cannot be adjusted once the test patterns are displayed.
Make sure to adjust the audio volume to a comfortible level
before dispalying the patterns. Accessing the internal audio
tones will confirm the Q-Box and interface to the A-board
(and IC8502).
a) If there is no internal audio tones generated and other
audio inputs are good (e.g. Video 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, or 8) then the
problem is in the Q-Box.
b) If the internal audio generator is good, there still
maybe a problem with the Q-Box depending on the
problem. If the is no audio for the ATSC or NTSC signals
then the problems is still in the Q-Box. The Internal RF-
Tuner or Decoders are defective. If there is no audio for the
Memory Stick the problem is a defective Q-Box module.

No Audio Output for a Single Audio Input Source

Reference Fig. 6-1
1) Troubleshooting this problem is a matter of check for
audio output when applying audio to the various input
source jacks (Video 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, or 8) and troubleshooting
the audio input circuits for the defective input.
2) Note that the audio input for video 5 & 6 are fed directly
to the audio switch IC8502 (these jacks are mounted
directly to the A-board. All other audio inputs have a
interfeace board.
3) The Q-Box module’s service mode (QM) test patterns
have audio test tones, which are generated when the

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2.11 Audio Signal : KD Board ( S-master )

Volume SP_Mute ( 1/2 )

L ch
PCM1802DBR CXD9788AR CXD9774M
LPF
R ch A/D I2S -> PWM BTL Amp
CONVERTER CONVERTER

Analog Digital (I2S) (PCM) CXD9774M

LPF
BTL Amp

PWM ( differential ) PWM ( differential )

Analog
24-Bit I2S

SD LSB MSB

WS R
L

SCK

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 Chapter 7 - System Control
Overall Block Diagram
B Board

IC3604 IC3801
I2C
TV Micro WE Micro

Q-Box
Module
I2C

ATI X X X X CN3604 (Not Accessable)

Micro B9 A9 A10 B10 CN6019

G2 Board

I2C

SDA-PF

IC6902 SCL-PF
18 19 CN6023
SCL-TV DE Micro
SDA-TV

UART connection between

ATI micro and TV Micro
Fig. 7-1

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Microprocessors Functional Descriptions
LA-3 chassis incorporates four microprocessors.
1) ATI Microprocessor in the Q-Box
2) TV Microprocessor on B-board
3) WE (Wega Engine) Microprocessor on the B-board
4) DE (or Display Engine) Microprocessor on the G-2 board
ATI Microprocessor Functions
1) Main microprocessor for system (TV Micro must first
reset ATI)
2) Controls ATSC and NTSC (Main) Tuners
3) Controls & Processes CableCard (or POD) Functions
4) Controls & Processes Memory Stick Functions
5) Generates User GUI Menu Interface
6) Generates QM Service Mode OSD and Internal Video
Patterns (480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i) with Audio Test
Tones
7) User Set-Up Data is Stored in ATI’s EEPROM
TV Microprocessor Functions
1) Human Interface (Detects Keys, IR, and Control-S sig-
nals)
2) ON in Standby Mode
3) Initial RESET source for ATI Microprocessor (TV Micro is
the only IC to communicate with the ATI Micro via UART)
4) Generates all other RESETS for DE and WE micropro-
cessors
5) Controls Sub Tuner
6) Controls A/V Switching
7) Controls CCD/V Chip
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7. System Control
8) Controls Dolby
9) Generates TV Service Mode OSD (first service display to
appear when first entering the service mode)
10) Monitors Protections Circuits (Ref. Chapter 4)
WE Microprocessor Functions
1) Controls Digital Picture Signal Processing on the B-board
(CCPX, DRC, MID, and DCP functions)
2) Generates WE Service Mode OSD
3) Monitors Protection Circuits (Ref. Chapter 4)
DE Microprocessor Functions
1) Controls LCD Functions
2) Controls Lamp
3) Controls S-Master Digital Power Amplifier Functions
4) Controls Fans
5) Generates PANEL Service Mode OSD and 3D Gamma
Internal Test Patterns (No Audio Test Tones)
Troubleshooting
Continiously Flashing Green LED
One or More Microprocessors Fail (Loss of Communications on
I2C Bus)
In the case of a failed microprocessor, and therefore, a loss of I2C
communications the unit will react with a “Continiously Flashing
Green LED” on the front panel. When this occurs perfrom the fol-
lowing checks.
1) Check that CN6023 and CN6019 on the G2-board are
securely seated.
2) If step 1 is OK, use an ocilloscope to probe for the pres-
ents of data on CN6023/pins 18 & 19 and CN6019/pins A9,
 7. System Control

B9, A10, and B10. The only data connection that cannot be
probed directly is between the TV and WE microprocessors.
If there is data on CN6023/pins 18 & 19 and on CN6019/
pins A9, B9, A10, and B10 then the communications bew-
teen the TV and WE microprocessors is OK.
On the other hand if the is data present at CN6023/pins 18
& 19, and not present at CN6019/pins A9, B9, A10, and
B10 then either the TV or WE microprocessor is defective.
In either case the B-board would be replaced.

Main AC-Relay Continiously Cycles ON/OFF

1) Check the Standby 5V power supply
2) Check I2C communications for TV microprocessor on
CN6019/pins B9 &A9

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Service Mode Major Catagory Lists

Service Mode Major Category Sequence

The "JUMP" button on the TV Q-Box WE PANEL
remote control can be used to Version QM CCP-INT OP
scroll (or jump) directly through CXA2209Q QT CCP-OSD A7001R
AP CCP-BLK A7001G
the major catagories (TV, Q-Box,
DLBY CCP-ADJ1 A7001B
WE, and Panel). When in the BUSSW CCP-ADJ2 GB-RGB
service mode pressing the CXA2103 CCP-USER FAN-CNT1
"JUMP" botton will change the CXA2163 CCP-AVP FAN-CNT2
OSD dispaly to the next service 2DCOMB MID-1-9 TEMP
mode OSD. TELETEXT SNNR OSD E
MSPSIZE SNSS OPTION E
MSPMD DRCVR S MAS M
MSPSEL USER-NR S MAS S
MSPFNC LPFC J L004
MSP3714G CCP-1-12 D9809 1
CCPS1-11 OVSN D9809PIC
DELAY1-2 OP D9809TPN
OSD D9809CUR
CC M D9809TG1
CC S D9809OSD
CC T D9809HPF
ID D9809CSC
OPB GA D9809CGA
OP GA D9809HUE
OP US

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PANEL SERVICE MODE SIGNAL GENERATOR ACCESS

Enter the unit service mode and access the PANEL service mode as follows.
1) Press the following keys on the remote commander in the sequence shown
a. DISPLAY
b. 5
c. Volume +
d. POWER
2) The TV will power up in the TV Service Mode

3) Use the JUMP button on the to scroll through the various service modes until the PANEL service mode is displayed

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4) Use the number “2” button to change the upper right item to “15 D9809TPN”
5) Lower Left item will be “0 TPNSW”
6) Use the number “3” button to change the data to “1” (lower center item)

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7) Use the number “1” button to change lower left item to “4 TPNMODE”

8) Use the number “3” button to scroll through the 10 video signals

480i Patterns
0 – Plain White
1 – Black & White Stripes
2 - Black & White Checkers (large)
3 - Black & White Lattice
4 – Cross Hatch
5 – Cross Point
6 – Ramp
7 – Stair Step
8 - Black & White Checkers (small)
9 – Diagonal
10 – Window

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QM SERVICE MODE SIGNAL GENERATOR ACCESS

Enter the service mode and access the QM Service Mode as follows.
9) Press the following keys on the remote commander in the sequence shown
a. DISPLAY
b. 5
c. Volume +
d. POWER
10) The TV will power up in the TV Service Mode

11) Use the JUMP button on the to scroll through the various service modes until the QM service mode is displayed

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12) Use the number “1” button to change the lower left item to “PATN”
13) Use the number “3” button to change the data item (center right item) and scroll through the numerous signal lists below in 1080i,
480i, 480p, and 720p formats. Some of the signals also have an accompanying audio test tone.

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1080i Patterns
1 – Cross-Hatch
2 – Color Bar + Color Ramp
3 - Window
4 – Color Bar
5 – White
6 – White/Blue
7 – Stair Steps
8 – Horizontal Burst
9 – Horizontal Burst (Color)
10 – Horizontal Ramp
11 - Overscan
12 - Cross-Hatch (thick)
13 – Diamond Dots
14 – White

480i Patterns
21 to 35 (same pattern sequence as 1080i patterns)

480p Patterns
41 to 55 (same pattern sequence as 1080i patterns)

720p Patterns
61 to 75 (same pattern sequence as 1080i patterns)
NOTE: Some patterns have accompanying 100% audio signal. Set volume before accessing signal generator, because there is no
volume control once signal generator is ON.

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Lamp and Panel Timer Display

Enter the unit service mode and access the Lamp and Panel Timer dispalys as follows.
1) Press the following keys on the remote commander in the sequence shown
a. DISPLAY
b. 5
c. Volume +
d. POWER

Access Lamp Timer

2) Press the “JUMP” Key 3 Times and display DE Service Mode

3) Press the “2” Key 9 Times to display the Panel Timer

4) “LampTM” is the total Lamp operation time

“LampCT” is the Lamp ON/OFF cycles

5) To reset Lamp Timer press the following keys in sequence

3 > MUTE > ENTER

Access Panel Timer

6) While displaying the Lamp Timer press the “1” Key 7 times to display the Panel Timer

7) “PanelTM” shows total Panel operation time

NOTE: Panel Timer cannot be reset from the service mode. The only way to set the Panel Timer to zero is to replace the optical
assemble.

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Wire Routing Pictures

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