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Panasonic TH-C42FD18 - User Manual

Panasonic TH-C42FD18
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© 2008 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All
rights reserved. Unauthorized copying and distribu-
tion is a violation of law.
ORDER NO. MTNC080533CE
B34 Canada: B07
42 inch Class 1080p Plasma HDTV
Model No. TH-C42FD18
GPF11DU Chassis

Table of Contents

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Summary

Safety Precautions

General Guidelines

Guidelines for conducting repairs and servicing safely.

Leakage Current Cold Check

Procedure to check leakage current when the unit is unplugged.

Leakage Current Hot Check

Procedure to check leakage current when the unit is powered.

Warning

Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices

Techniques to prevent damage to sensitive electronic components from static discharge.

Service Navigation

Specifications

Service Mode

How to Enter Service Mode

Instructions for accessing the service mode using remote control commands.

Contents of Adjustment Mode

Details of adjustable parameters within the service mode, like contrast, color, and WB.

Service Tool Mode

How to Access Service Tool Mode

Steps to access the service tool mode from the service mode menu.

Troubleshooting Guide

Checking IIC Bus Lines

Procedures for checking IIC bus lines for proper communication.

Power LED Blinking Timing

Information about Power LED blinking patterns to diagnose issues.

How to Access IIC Bus Line Check

Steps to access the IIC bus line check function from the TV.

Power LED Blinking Timing Chart

No Power Troubleshooting

Initial Power Check Points

Initial checks for no power indication based on the power LED status.

No Picture Troubleshooting

Local Screen Failure

Disassembly and Assembly Instructions

Measurements and Adjustments

Adjustment Procedure

General procedure for adjusting driver section voltages.

Driver Set-up

Preparation for driver setup, including inputting a white signal and setting picture controls.

Driver Set-up Items and Preparation

Specific items and preparations needed before starting driver setup.

Driver Section Voltage Adjustments

Adjusting driver section voltages using a multimeter, referring to panel data.

PCB Exchange Procedures

Initialization Pulse Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting initialization pulse using an oscilloscope.

Caution for PCB Exchange

Cautionary note regarding PCB exchange, specifically waiting for capacitor discharge.

Quick Adjustment After PCB Exchange

Adjusting voltages with a multimeter after replacing PCBs.

Adjustment Procedures

White Balance Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting white balance using a color analyzer and specific patterns.

Block Diagram

Schematic Diagram

P-Board (1;2) Schematic Diagram

Schematic diagram for the P-Board, part 1 of 2.

P-Board (2;2) Schematic Diagram

Schematic diagram for the P-Board, part 2 of 2.

A-Board (1;12) Schematic Diagram

Schematic diagram for the A-Board, part 1 of 12.

A-Board (2;12) Schematic Diagram

Schematic diagram for the A-Board, part 2 of 12, showing DDR interface.

A-Board (3;12) Schematic Diagram

Schematic diagram for the A-Board, part 3 of 12, detailing digital signal processing.

A-Board (4;12) Schematic Diagram

Schematic diagram for the A-Board, part 4 of 12, showing power supply circuitry.

A-Board (5;12) Schematic Diagram

Schematic diagram for the A-Board, part 5 of 12, showing connector and AV switch functions.

A-Board (6;12) Schematic Diagram

Schematic diagram for the A-Board, part 6 of 12, detailing audio amplifier and control signals.

A-Board (7;12) Schematic Diagram

Schematic diagram for the A-Board, part 7 of 12, showing GenX5 microcontroller and EEPROM connections.

A-Board (8;12) Schematic Diagram

Schematic diagram for the A-Board, part 8 of 12, illustrating LVDS transmitter and driver ICs.

A-Board (9;12) Schematic Diagram

Schematic diagram for the A-Board, part 9 of 12, detailing HDMI interface and multiplexer functions.

A-Board (10;12) Schematic Diagram

Schematic diagram for the A-Board, part 10 of 12, showing HDMI interface and signal routing.

A-Board (11;12) Schematic Diagram

Schematic diagram for the A-Board, part 11 of 12, focusing on the front-end tuner and tuner control.

A-Board (12;12) Schematic Diagram

Schematic diagram for the A-Board, part 12 of 12, illustrating LVDS transmitter connections.

D-Board (1;6) Schematic Diagram

Schematic diagram for the D-Board, part 1 of 6, showing various driver ICs and connections.

D-Board (2;6) Schematic Diagram

Schematic diagram for the D-Board, part 2 of 6, detailing FPGA and other interface connections.

D-Board (3;6) Schematic Diagram

Schematic diagram for the D-Board, part 3 of 6, showing driver ICs and their connections.

D-Board (4;6) Schematic Diagram

Schematic diagram for the D-Board, part 4 of 6, illustrating DDR memory and other interface connections.

D-Board (5;6) Schematic Diagram

Schematic diagram for the D-Board, part 5 of 6, showing driver ICs and connections.

D-Board (6;6) Schematic Diagram

Schematic diagram for the D-Board, part 6 of 6, showing driver ICs and connections.

C1-Board (1;3) Schematic Diagram

Schematic diagram for the C1-Board, part 1 of 3, showing driver ICs and connections.

Printed Circuit Board Layouts

Exploded View and Replacement Parts List

Electrical Replacement Parts List

Panasonic TH-C42FD18 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPanasonic
ModelTH-C42FD18
CategoryPlasma TV
LanguageEnglish

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