This document is a service manual for Samsung Plasma TVs, specifically covering models with chassis F5AA and model code PS43E490B1WXXH. It provides comprehensive information for service personnel regarding safety, product specifications, disassembly, reassembly, troubleshooting, and wiring diagrams.
Function Description
The Samsung Plasma TV is a digital television capable of displaying 2D and 3D images. It supports various input sources including RF, HDMI, Component (AV), and USB 2.0. The TV incorporates features such as "Zero Black Panel" and "ConnectShare" for enhanced viewing and connectivity. It also includes "AllShare" functionality, which allows for seamless integration with other Samsung devices for sharing and managing digital media, including photos, videos, and MP3 files. The "AllShare" system supports "Zero Config WiFi Connection" between Samsung products and enables content searching and control via a premium remote, HHP (Handheld Personal device), or tablet. The TV can also display messages, phone calls, and schedules from mobile phones.
Important Technical Specifications
The manual details specifications for both 43-inch and 51-inch models, including PE450 and PE490 series.
General Features:
- Inputs: Digital-TV, RF, 2-HDMI, 1-Component (AV), 1-USB2.0, Optical.
- Brightness: 1500 cd/m2.
- Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1.
- 3D Capability: PE490 models support 3D.
- Other Features: AllShare, Content.
Display Specifications:
- Panel Type: Clear Image Panel.
- Display Colors: 16.7M colors.
- Maximum Resolution: Horizontal: 1920 Pixels, Vertical: 1080 Pixels.
- Scanning Frequency: Horizontal: 60 kHz ~ 73 kHz (Automatic), Vertical: 47 Hz ~ 63 Hz (Automatic).
- Pixel Clock Rate: 74.25 MHz.
Power Specifications:
- AC Power Voltage & Frequency: AC 110 V ~ 120 V, 60 Hz.
- Power Consumption (43" models): 205 W (PE450), 220 W (PE490).
- Power Consumption (51" models): 210 W (PE450), 230 W (PE490).
Audio Specifications:
- MAX Internal Audio Output Power: Each 3 W (Left / Right).
- Equalizer: 5 band.
- Output Frequency: RF: 20 Hz ~ 15.4 kHz, AV/Component/HDMI: 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz.
- Sound System: NTSC-M, Dolby Digital +.
- Speaker Output: 10 W + 10 W (40 dB + 40 dB).
Dimensions and Weight (43" PE450/PE490):
- Without Stand: 1011.8 x 622.4 x 56.0 mm (W x D x H).
- With Stand: 1011.8 x 675.9 x 262.0 mm (PE450), 1011.8 x 698.7 x 305.0 mm (PE490).
- Weight Without Stand: 16.0 kg.
- Weight With Stand: 19.0 kg (PE450), 20.3 kg (PE490).
Dimensions and Weight (51" PE450/PE490):
- Without Stand: 1187.8 x 706.6 x 56.0 mm (W x D x H).
- With Stand: 1187.8 x 760.1 x 262.0 mm (PE450), 1187.8 x 782.9 x 305.0 mm (PE490).
- Weight Without Stand: 22.5 kg.
- Weight With Stand: 25.5 kg (PE450), 26.8 kg (PE490).
Environmental Considerations:
- Operating Temperature: 0 °C ~ 50 °C (32 °F ~ 122 °F).
- Operating Humidity: 20% ~ 90%.
- Storage Temperature: -20 °C ~ 60 °C (-4 °F ~ 140 °F).
- Storage Humidity: 10% ~ 90%.
Usage Features
- 3D TV: The PE490 models support 3D viewing, which works by displaying left and right images alternately. 3D glasses synchronize with the TV via Bluetooth, shuttering each lens in turn to create a three-dimensional effect. The TV offers various 3D formats, including Frame Packing, Top & Bottom, Side by Side, Line by Line, Vertical Stripe, Checker Board, and Frame Sequential. It also allows for 2D to 3D conversion, 3D to 2D conversion, depth control, and L/R correction to switch the position of left and right images.
- Content Access: A dedicated "CONTENT" button on the remote allows users to access "Watch TV," "My Downloads," and "Source" menus.
- Watch TV: Provides access to Guide, Schedule Manager, Channel List, and Channel Manager.
- My Downloads: Organizes and displays videos, photos, and music.
- Source: Enables selection of TV or external input sources like DVD/Blu-ray players, cable boxes, STB satellite receivers, and AllShare-connected devices.
- AllShare: Facilitates home digital media management by connecting Samsung products via wired/wireless AP. It supports content creation (pictures and movies from Samsung HHP, Camera, Camcoder), automatic content saving to Samsung BD-HDD or PC, and content control/playback on the Samsung TV. It also integrates with mobile phones to display messages, phone calls, and schedules.
- One Foot Connection: Simplifies connectivity by automatically connecting Samsung AP and Samsung products when in close proximity.
- TV Total Search Contents Function: Supports searching for content across AllShare devices and DLNA-enabled devices, allowing users to find TV programs, movies, and other media.
Maintenance Features
The service manual provides detailed instructions for troubleshooting and maintenance, primarily for service personnel.
- Safety Precautions: Emphasizes the importance of proper installation, checking for electrical leakage, avoiding circuit modifications, and using regular parts for replacement to prevent electric shock or fire. It also highlights the need to disconnect power before servicing.
- Servicing Precautions: Outlines steps for safe servicing, including unplugging the AC power cord, proper handling of parts, checking insulation, and being aware of high-capacity capacitors.
- Static Electricity Precautions (ESD): Provides guidelines for handling static-sensitive devices, such as grounding oneself, using conductive surfaces, avoiding certain chemicals, and using grounded tools.
- Disassembly and Reassembly: Step-by-step procedures with photos for disassembling and reassembling the TV, including removing the stand, rear cover, main board, SMPS, speakers, Bluetooth module, and front cover.
- Troubleshooting: Offers a comprehensive guide to diagnosing and resolving common issues:
- First Checklist: Covers checking cable connections, power input, and distinguishing between Main board and Logic board problems using inner patterns.
- Checkpoints by Error Mode:
- No Power: Guides through checking LEDs, SMPS relay, cable connections, fuses, and SMPS output voltages.
- No Video: Addresses issues where audio is normal but no picture is displayed, focusing on LVDS cable connection and SMPS output voltage.
- No Sound: Covers scenarios where video is normal but no sound, checking speaker connectors, sound processing part of the Main Board, speaker defects, and SMPS voltage.
- Analog Part Troubleshooting: Instructions for checking analog video signals, signal levels, sync, and signal path to the Video Decoder using reference signals.
- Digital Part Troubleshooting: Focuses on checking digital video signals, H-sync, V-sync, and Clock lines, and replacing ICs if periods are out of spec.
- Faults and Corrective Actions: Provides a table of common symptoms (e.g., blank vertical cell, green screen, OSD without text, dim screen, blank screen) with related images, causes, and recommended countermeasures (e.g., replacing buffers, Main board, X-Main board, Y-Main board).
- Operating Logic LED: Describes normal and abnormal blinking patterns of the Logic LED to aid in diagnosis.
- Adjust SMPS Voltage: Instructions for adjusting SMPS voltage using test points (VS_TP, VA_TP) and variable resistors (VS_VR, VA_VR) when replacing the SMPS.
- Factory Mode Adjustments: Details how to enter and navigate the factory mode for service adjustments, including options for control, SVC, expert, ADC/WB, and advanced settings.
- Service Adjustment: Provides procedures for White Balance and Color Calibration using specific patterns and equipment (CA210 & Master MSPG925 Generator).
- Software Upgrade: Explains how to upgrade the TV's firmware via the Internet or USB memory device, and how to revert to previous software versions if needed.
- RS-232C: Provides specifications for RS-232C control (port, bit rate, data bit, parity, stop bits, flow control) and a pin description for the connector.
- AV Control Code: Lists various control items and their corresponding command codes for general power, volume, mute, channel, input source, picture mode, sound mode, OSD, and status.
- Rear Cover Dimension: Includes diagrams with dimensions for the rear cover of 43" and 51" models.
- Wiring Diagram and Pin Connection: Detailed diagrams and tables for overall wiring and pin connections between different boards (SMPS, Main Board, Y Board, Function Board, Speaker) for both E450 and E490 models, and for 43" and 51" versions.
This manual serves as a critical resource for technicians to safely and effectively service Samsung Plasma TVs, ensuring proper functionality and adherence to safety standards.
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