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Details about product specifications, including model numbers.
Information on accessing product usage guides and support resources.
Overview of all input/output connectors on the TV.
Details of audio and video input connectors located on the side.
Details of various input/output connectors on the rear of the TV.
Reference to block diagrams for PWB/CBA locations.
Essential safety guidelines and precautions to follow during repair.
Important warnings regarding ESD, high voltage, and component handling.
General notes and specific schematic conventions for service.
Guidelines for measuring voltages and waveforms, and service default mode.
Explains resistor and capacitor value notations and symbols used in schematics.
Information on how to access the Philips Spare Parts Web Portal.
Guidance on handling BGA ICs and temperature profiles.
Rules and recommendations for lead-free soldering techniques.
A comprehensive list of technical abbreviations used in the manual.
How to identify Bill of Materials (BOM) variants using the serial number.
Decision-making guide for board exchange versus component repair.
Practical advice and safety measures for service technicians.
Instructions on how to route and secure cables within the TV chassis.
Recommended positions for the TV to facilitate easy servicing.
Step-by-step guide for removing internal assemblies and the panel.
Procedures for reassembling the TV after service.
Guidance on using foam bars for safe TV placement during service.
Instructions for removing the TV's rear cover.
Steps for removing the Small Signal Board (SSB).
Procedure for removing and replacing the Power Supply Unit (PSU).
Instructions for removing and replacing the TV speakers.
Steps for removing the keyboard control panel.
Procedure for removing the IR/LED board.
Instructions for removing the LCD panel.
Overview of customer and service alignment modes for diagnostics and adjustments.
Purpose, activation, and navigation of the Customer Service Mode menu.
Method to enter the factory mode and navigate its options.
Procedures for upgrading the TV's software using service tools.
Introduction, specifications, and connection guide for the ComPair service tool.
Explanation of the error code buffer and how errors are displayed.
General advice for diagnosing and resolving common TV faults.
Tips for troubleshooting speaker-related issues.
Advice on checking tuner options after replacement.
Required conditions and equipment for performing electrical alignments.
Procedure for adjusting color using a YPbPr signal source.
Lists the necessary equipment for the auto color adjustment.
Step-by-step method for performing the auto color adjustment.
Detailed steps to execute the auto color adjustment process.
Procedure for adjusting the white balance of the display.
Lists the equipment needed for white balance adjustment.
Specifies input signal types and settings for alignment.
Steps for applying white patterns and adjusting settings for calibration.
Explains how to interpret the BOM code based on panel supplier.
Overview of the chassis features, supported inputs, and main IC.
High-level system architecture showing major boards and IC connections.
Top-view layout of components on the Small Signal Board (SSB).
Overview of the MST9B885GL-1 IC's capabilities and integration.
Internal block diagram of the TAFT-S710D tuner IC.
Pin configuration diagram for the MST9B885GL-1 IC.
Block diagram and pin configuration for the WT6703F MCU.
Internal block diagram of the TPS62203DBVRG4 power management IC.
Block diagram and pin configuration for the DRV601RTJR audio amplifier IC.
Internal block diagram and pin configuration for the MX25L1605DM2I flash memory IC.
Block diagram and pin configuration for the TMDS261PAGT HDMI receiver IC.
Internal block diagram and pin configuration for the TPA3124D2PWPR audio amplifier IC.
Internal block diagram for the W9412G6IH-4 SDRAM IC.
Diagram showing the interconnections between major boards and components.
High-level overview of the system architecture and signal paths.
Circuit diagram for the power board's adapter section.
Detailed circuit schematic for the power board adapter.
Circuit diagram for the power board's inverter section.
Top-side PWB layout for the power board.
Bottom-side PWB layout for the power board.
Circuit diagram for the D-SUB input section of the Small Signal Board (SSB).
Circuit diagram for video input and CVBS output on the SSB.
Circuit diagram for the SCART connector interface on the SSB.
Circuit diagram for the TV tuner module.
Circuit diagram for the first HDMI output interface on the SSB.
Circuit diagram for the second HDMI output interface on the SSB.
Circuit diagram for the interface between the Lips and Inverter sections.
Circuit diagram related to the MST6B885GL-1 scaler IC.
Circuit diagram for the WT6703F standby microcontroller.
Circuit diagram for the flash ROM and memory components.
Circuit diagrams for the keyboard, IR board, and ComPair interface.
Circuit diagram for the panel interface connector.
Circuit diagrams for ITV interface and AOC hotel features.
Circuit diagram for the USB interface and power supply.
Circuit diagram for the audio amplifier section.
Circuit diagrams for audio input and SPDIF output.
Circuit diagrams for DC-DC power conversion stages.
Top-side PWB layout for the Small Signal Board, Part 1.
Top-side PWB layout for the Small Signal Board, Part 2.
Top-side PWB layout for the Small Signal Board, Part 3.
Top-side PWB layout for the Small Signal Board, Part 4.
Overview of the bottom-side PWB layout for the Small Signal Board.
Bottom-side PWB layout for the Small Signal Board, Part 1.
Bottom-side PWB layout for the Small Signal Board, Part 2.
Bottom-side PWB layout for the Small Signal Board, Part 3.
Bottom-side PWB layout for the Small Signal Board, Part 4.
Circuit diagram for the IR receiver board.
Top-side PWB layout for the IR board.
Bottom-side PWB layout for the IR board.
Circuit diagram for the keyboard control interface.
Mechanical dimensions and layout of the keyboard.