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Panasonic TX-PF42G30 - User Manual

Panasonic TX-PF42G30
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ORDER NO.PCZ1103028CE
Plasma Television
Model No. TX-P42G30E
TX-P42G30J
TX-PF42G30
GPF14D-E Chassis

Table of Contents

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Summary

Safety Precautions

General Guidelines

General guidelines for conducting repairs and servicing safely.

Touch-Current Check

Procedure for measuring touch currents to ensure safety.

Warning

Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

Techniques to prevent component damage from static electricity.

About lead free solder (PbF)

Information on lead-free solder usage, melting points, and handling.

Service Navigation

PCB Layout

Diagram showing the layout of PCBs and component identification.

Applicable signals

Lists applicable input signals for component and HDMI inputs.

Specifications

Technical Descriptions

Specification of KEY for CI Plus, DTCP-IP, WIDEVINE and One-to-One

Details about key specifications for digital content protection.

USB HDD Recording

Information on recording TV programs using a USB HDD.

Service Mode

How to enter into Service Mode

Instructions for accessing and navigating the service mode menu.

Contents of adjustment mode

Lists adjustable parameters within the service mode.

Option - Mirror

Settings for picture reversal (left/right, up/down).

Service tool mode

Accessing and using the service tool mode.

Hotel mode

Configuration options for hotel mode restrictions.

Data Copy by SD Card

Procedures for copying data using an SD card for replacement or hotel setup.

Data copy from TV set to SD Card

Steps to copy TV data to an SD card.

Data copy from SD Card to TV set

Steps to copy data from an SD card to the TV set.

Troubleshooting Guide

Check of the IIC bus lines

Guide to checking IIC bus lines for troubleshooting.

Power LED Blinking timing chart

Chart for interpreting power LED blinking codes for troubleshooting.

No Power

Troubleshooting steps for the 'no power' condition.

No Picture

Troubleshooting flowchart for 'no picture' issues.

Local screen failure

Identifying PCBs responsible for local screen failure symptoms.

Disassembly and Assembly Instructions

Remove the Rear cover

Instructions for removing the rear cover.

Remove the AC inlet

Procedure to safely remove the AC inlet connector and assembly.

Remove the P-Board

Step-by-step guide to removing the Power Supply board (P-Board).

Remove the Side terminal cover

Instructions for removing the side terminal cover.

Remove the Tuner unit

Steps for disassembling and removing the tuner unit.

Remove the A-Board

Procedure for removing the Main AV input/processing board (A-Board).

Remove the Side unit assy

Instructions for removing the side unit assembly.

Remove the Speakers

Steps to remove the left and right speakers.

Remove the SN-Board

Procedure for removing the Scan Drive board (SN-Board).

Remove the SS-Board

Steps for removing the Sustain Drive board (SS-Board).

Remove the Fan

Instructions for removing the cooling fan.

Remove the Stand bracket

Procedure for removing the pedestal stand bracket.

Remove the C1-Board

Steps to remove the C1-Board (Data Driver Lower Right).

Remove the C2-Board

Steps to remove the C2-Board (Data Driver Lower Left).

Remove the Chassis support metals and the M8 nut metals

Removing chassis support structures and M8 nuts.

Remove the Contact metal bottom B

Procedure for removing the bottom contact metal B.

Remove the Plasma panel section from the Cabinet assy

Steps to carefully detach the plasma panel from the cabinet.

Remove the Contact metals

Instructions for removing various contact metal parts.

Remove the K-Board

Procedure for removing the K-Board (Remote receiver).

Replace the Plasma panel

Cautionary notes and steps for replacing the plasma panel.

Measurements and Adjustments

Adjustment

General section for measurements and adjustments.

Sub-Contrast adjustment

Procedure for adjusting sub-contrast for RF, AV, and HD systems.

THX white balance adjustment

Method for adjusting white balance according to PEAKS EEPROM version.

Block Diagram

Main Block Diagram

Overall block diagram of the TV's main functions and interconnections.

Block (1;4) Diagram

Detailed block diagram section 1 of 4.

Block (2;4) Diagram

Detailed block diagram section 2 of 4.

Block (3;4) Diagram

Detailed block diagram section 3 of 4.

Block (4;4) Diagram

Detailed block diagram section 4 of 4.

Wiring Connection Diagram

Caution statement.

Important cautions regarding cable assembly and connection.

Wiring (1)

Diagram showing wiring connections for specific components.

Wiring (2)

Diagram illustrating further wiring connections.

Wiring (3)

Diagram showing wiring connections for specific components.

Wiring (4)

Diagram illustrating additional wiring connections.

Summary

Safety Precautions

General Guidelines

General guidelines for conducting repairs and servicing safely.

Touch-Current Check

Procedure for measuring touch currents to ensure safety.

Warning

Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

Techniques to prevent component damage from static electricity.

About lead free solder (PbF)

Information on lead-free solder usage, melting points, and handling.

Service Navigation

PCB Layout

Diagram showing the layout of PCBs and component identification.

Applicable signals

Lists applicable input signals for component and HDMI inputs.

Specifications

Technical Descriptions

Specification of KEY for CI Plus, DTCP-IP, WIDEVINE and One-to-One

Details about key specifications for digital content protection.

USB HDD Recording

Information on recording TV programs using a USB HDD.

Service Mode

How to enter into Service Mode

Instructions for accessing and navigating the service mode menu.

Contents of adjustment mode

Lists adjustable parameters within the service mode.

Option - Mirror

Settings for picture reversal (left/right, up/down).

Service tool mode

Accessing and using the service tool mode.

Hotel mode

Configuration options for hotel mode restrictions.

Data Copy by SD Card

Procedures for copying data using an SD card for replacement or hotel setup.

Data copy from TV set to SD Card

Steps to copy TV data to an SD card.

Data copy from SD Card to TV set

Steps to copy data from an SD card to the TV set.

Troubleshooting Guide

Check of the IIC bus lines

Guide to checking IIC bus lines for troubleshooting.

Power LED Blinking timing chart

Chart for interpreting power LED blinking codes for troubleshooting.

No Power

Troubleshooting steps for the 'no power' condition.

No Picture

Troubleshooting flowchart for 'no picture' issues.

Local screen failure

Identifying PCBs responsible for local screen failure symptoms.

Disassembly and Assembly Instructions

Remove the Rear cover

Instructions for removing the rear cover.

Remove the AC inlet

Procedure to safely remove the AC inlet connector and assembly.

Remove the P-Board

Step-by-step guide to removing the Power Supply board (P-Board).

Remove the Side terminal cover

Instructions for removing the side terminal cover.

Remove the Tuner unit

Steps for disassembling and removing the tuner unit.

Remove the A-Board

Procedure for removing the Main AV input/processing board (A-Board).

Remove the Side unit assy

Instructions for removing the side unit assembly.

Remove the Speakers

Steps to remove the left and right speakers.

Remove the SN-Board

Procedure for removing the Scan Drive board (SN-Board).

Remove the SS-Board

Steps for removing the Sustain Drive board (SS-Board).

Remove the Fan

Instructions for removing the cooling fan.

Remove the Stand bracket

Procedure for removing the pedestal stand bracket.

Remove the C1-Board

Steps to remove the C1-Board (Data Driver Lower Right).

Remove the C2-Board

Steps to remove the C2-Board (Data Driver Lower Left).

Remove the Chassis support metals and the M8 nut metals

Removing chassis support structures and M8 nuts.

Remove the Contact metal bottom B

Procedure for removing the bottom contact metal B.

Remove the Plasma panel section from the Cabinet assy

Steps to carefully detach the plasma panel from the cabinet.

Remove the Contact metals

Instructions for removing various contact metal parts.

Remove the K-Board

Procedure for removing the K-Board (Remote receiver).

Replace the Plasma panel

Cautionary notes and steps for replacing the plasma panel.

Measurements and Adjustments

Adjustment

General section for measurements and adjustments.

Sub-Contrast adjustment

Procedure for adjusting sub-contrast for RF, AV, and HD systems.

THX white balance adjustment

Method for adjusting white balance according to PEAKS EEPROM version.

Block Diagram

Main Block Diagram

Overall block diagram of the TV's main functions and interconnections.

Block (1;4) Diagram

Detailed block diagram section 1 of 4.

Block (2;4) Diagram

Detailed block diagram section 2 of 4.

Block (3;4) Diagram

Detailed block diagram section 3 of 4.

Block (4;4) Diagram

Detailed block diagram section 4 of 4.

Wiring Connection Diagram

Caution statement.

Important cautions regarding cable assembly and connection.

Wiring (1)

Diagram showing wiring connections for specific components.

Wiring (2)

Diagram illustrating further wiring connections.

Wiring (3)

Diagram showing wiring connections for specific components.

Wiring (4)

Diagram illustrating additional wiring connections.

Panasonic TX-PF42G30 Specifications

General IconGeneral
3DNo
AV 1AV In/Out, RGB In, Q-Link
AV 2CVBS x 1
Depth70 mm
Width1020 mm
Height640 mm
Weight20500 g
Tuner typeAnalog
24p supportYes
Color depth12 bit
Pixel pitch- mm
Smart modesCinema, Dynamic, Game, Photo
Audio systemDolby Digital Plus/DolbyPulse
Product colorBlack
Response time0.001 ms
Playback modesNormal
RMS rated power20 W
AC input voltage220 - 240 V
Display diagonal42 \
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz
Depth (with stand)320 mm
Display brightness- cd/m²
Display technologyPlasma
Number of speakers2
HDMI ports quantity4
Height (with stand)675 mm
High frequency rate600 Hz
Weight (with stand)24000 g
Supported video modes1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
USB 2.0 ports quantity3
Audio formats supportedAAC, MP3, WMA
S-Video inputs quantity0
Video formats supportedAVCHD, DIVX, H.264, MKV, MP4, WMV
Analog signal format systemPAL, SECAM
Power consumption (average)122 W
Power consumption (standby)0.4 W
Power consumption (typical)275 W
Digital signal format systemDVB-C, DVB-T
Supported graphics resolutions1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in1
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesENG, ESP, GRE, ITA

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