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LC-32LE63x
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LC-46LE63x
Index of this chapter:
3.1 Safety Instructions
3.2 Warnings
3.3 Notes
3.4 Abbreviation List
3.1 Safety Instructions
Safety regulations require the following during a repair:
• Connect the set to the Mains/AC Power via an isolation 
transformer (> 800 VA).
• Replace safety components, indicated by the symbol h, 
only by components identical to the original ones. Any 
other component substitution (other than original type) may 
increase risk of fire or electrical shock hazard.
 
Safety regulations require that after a repair, the set must be 
returned in its original condition. Pay in particular attention to 
the following points: 
• Route the wire trees correctly and fix them with the 
mounted cable clamps.
• Check the insulation of the Mains/AC Power lead for 
external damage. 
• Check the strain relief of the Mains/AC Power cord for 
proper function.
• Check the electrical DC resistance between the Mains/AC 
Power plug and the secondary side (only for sets that have 
a Mains/AC Power isolated power supply): 
1. Unplug the Mains/AC Power cord and connect a wire 
between the two pins of the Mains/AC Power plug. 
2. Set the Mains/AC Power switch to the “on” position 
(keep the Mains/AC Power cord unplugged!). 
3. Measure the resistance value between the pins of the 
Mains/AC Power plug and the metal shielding of the 
tuner or the aerial connection on the set. The reading 
should be between 4.5 M: and 12 M:. 
4. Switch “off” the set, and remove the wire between the 
two pins of the Mains/AC Power plug. 
• Check the cabinet for defects, to prevent touching of any 
inner parts by the customer. 
3.2 Warnings
• All ICs and many other semiconductors are susceptible to 
electrostatic discharges (ESD w). Careless handling 
during repair can reduce life drastically. Make sure that, 
during repair, you are connected with the same potential as 
the mass of the set by a wristband with resistance. Keep 
components and tools also at this same potential.
• Be careful during measurements in the high voltage 
section. 
• Never replace modules or other components while the unit 
is switched “on”. 
• When you align the set, use plastic rather than metal tools. 
This will prevent any short circuits and the danger of a 
circuit becoming unstable. 
3.3 Notes
3.3.1 General
• Measure the voltages and waveforms with regard to the 
chassis (= tuner) ground (H), or hot ground (I), depending 
on the tested area of circuitry. The voltages and waveforms 
shown in the diagrams are indicative. Measure them in the 
Service Default Mode with a colour bar signal and stereo 
sound (L: 3 kHz, R: 1 kHz unless stated otherwise) and 
picture carrier at 475.25 MHz for PAL, or 61.25 MHz for 
NTSC (channel 3).
3.3.5 Lead-free Soldering
Due to lead-free technology some rules have to be respected 
by the workshop during a repair:
• Use only lead-free soldering tin. If lead-free solder paste is 
required, please contact the manufacturer of your soldering 
equipment. In general, use of solder paste within 
workshops should be avoided because paste is not easy to 
store and to handle.
• Use only adequate solder tools applicable for lead-free 
soldering tin. The solder tool must be able:
– To reach a solder-tip temperature of at least 400°C.
– To stabilize the adjusted temperature at the solder-tip.
– To exchange solder-tips for different applications.
• Adjust your solder tool so that a temperature of around 
360°C - 380°C is reached and stabilized at the solder joint. 
Heating time of the solder-joint should not exceed ~ 4 sec. 
Avoid temperatures above 400°C, otherwise wear-out of 
tips will increase drastically and flux-fluid will be destroyed. 
To avoid wear-out of tips, switch “off” unused equipment or 
reduce heat.
● Mix of lead-free soldering tin/parts with leaded soldering tin/
parts is possible but SHARP recommends strongly to avoid 
mixed regimes. If this cannot be avoided, carefully clear the 
solder-joint from old tin and re-solder with new tin.
3.3.3     Spare Parts 
For the latest spare part overview, consult the Spare Part at the 
end of this document.
PRECAUTIONS, NOTES AND ABBREVIATION LIST
3. Precautions, Notes and Abbreviation List
• Where necessary, measure the waveforms and voltages 
with (D) and without (E) aerial signal. Measure the 
voltages in the power supply section both in normal 
operation (G) and in stand-by (F). These values are 
indicated by means of the appropriate symbols.
3.3.2 Schematic Notes
• All resistor values are in ohms, and the value multiplier is 
often used to indicate the decimal point location (e.g. 2K2 
indicates 2.2 k:). 
• Resistor values with no multiplier may be indicated with 
either an “E” or an “R” (e.g. 220E or 220R indicates 220 :).
• All capacitor values are given in micro-farads (P u10
-6
), 
nano-farads (n  u10
-9
), or pico-farads (p  u10
-12
).
• Capacitor values may also use the value multiplier as the 
decimal point indication (e.g. 2p2 indicates 2.2 pF).
• An “asterisk” (*) indicates component usage varies. Refer 
to the diversity tables for the correct values.