Panasonic TH-42PA50E - Service Manual

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TH-42PA50E
TH-42PE50B
TH-37PA50E
TH-37PE50B
GP8DE Chassis
Digital Progressive Wide Plasma Television
Specifications
Powe
r
Source
A
C 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
Powe
r
Consumption
A
verage use : 245 W (TH-37P
A
50E)
A
verage use : 315 W (TH-42P
A
50E)
A
verage use : 253 W (TH-37PE50B)
A
verage use : 323 W (TH-42PE50B)
Standb
y
condition : 0.3 W (TH-37/42PA50E)
Standb
y
condition : 0.3 W (Without DVB Time
r
programmes) (TH-37/42PE50B)
Standb
y
condition : 16 W (With DVB Time
r
programmes) (TH-37/42PE50B)
Plasma Displa
y
panel
Drive method
A
C type
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Contrast Ratio 4000:1
Screen size (No.o
f
pixels) 818 mm (W) × 461 mm (H) × 939 mm (diagonal) (37-inch)
920 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) × 1,056 mm (diagonal) (42-inch)
408,960 (852 (W) × 480 (H)) [2,556 × 480 dots]
Sound
Speake
r
12 cm × 6 cm × 2 pcs, 6 W
Audio Output 16 W (8 W + 8 W ), 10% THD
Applicable signals
Colou
r
System NTSC, PAL, PAL60, SECAM, Modi
f
i ed NTSC
Scanning format 480i(60Hz), 480p(60Hz), 576i(50Hz), 576p(50Hz), 720p(50Hz), 720p(60Hz), 1080i(50Hz), 1080i(60Hz)
Receiving Systems
/ Band name (PA50E)
PAL B, G, H, SECAM B, G SECAM L
/
L’
VHF E2 - E12 VHF H1 - H2 (ITALY)
VHF A - H (ITALY) UHF E21 - E69
CATV (S01 - S05) CATV S1 - S10 (M1 - M10)
CATV S11 - S20 (U1 - U10) CATV S21 - S41 (Hyperband)
PAL D, K, SECAM D, K
ORDER NO.PCZ0503029C2

Panasonic TH-42PA50E Specifications

General

Brand	Panasonic
Model	TH-42PA50E
Category	Plasma TV
Language	English

Summary

Product Specifications

Power, Display, and Sound Details

Details power consumption, plasma panel specs, drive method, contrast, and speaker information.

Signal and System Compatibility

Lists applicable input signals, color systems, scanning formats, and receiving systems.

Operating Conditions and Physical Dimensions

Covers operating environment, connection terminals, physical dimensions, and weight.

Safety and Servicing Procedures

General Safety and ESD Precautions

Provides essential safety guidelines and methods to prevent Electro Static Discharge damage.

Touch-Current and Solder Information

Details touch current measurement procedure and information on lead-free solder.

Service Hints and Panel Replacement

Offers service tips, board functions, and a guide for plasma panel replacement.

Wiring Locations and Component Identification

Illustrates lead wiring and provides component locations for various circuit boards.

Diagnostic Checks and Service Modes

Explains self-check procedures, LED indicators, and how to enter service modes.

Internal Adjustments and Calibration

Covers driver setup, initialization pulse, PCB exchange, and volume adjustments.

White Balance and Brightness Calibration

Details procedures for adjusting white balance and sub-bright levels for different signals.

Hotel Mode and ABL Adjustment

Instructions for hotel mode setup and Automatic Brightness Limiter (ABL) adjustment.

Parts Lists and Packing Information

Mechanical Replacement Parts Location

Visual diagrams showing the location of major mechanical assemblies and components.

Product Packing Exploded Views

Illustrates how the product and accessories are packed for shipment.

Electrical Replacement Parts List

Comprehensive list of electrical components with part numbers and descriptions.