PX60 Troubleshooting Charts

Technical Guide
TH-37/42/50/58PX60 TH-42/50/58/65PX600 TH--42PD60U42
9th Generation Plasma Display Troubleshooting Handbook
Panasonic Service and Technology Company National Training
Table of Contents
Subject Troubleshooting Shutdown Problems Power LEDs Response to Shutdown Operation LED blinks 1 time LED blinks 2 times (TH-37PX60, TH-42PD60U, TH-42PX60U \ 600U) LED blinks 2 times (TH-50PX60U\600U, TH-58PX60U\600U, TH65PX600U) LED blinks 3 times LED blinks 4 times LED blinks 5 times (Quick Troubleshooting) LED blinks 5 times (TH-37PX60U, TH-42PX60U and TH 42PX600U) LED blinks 5 times (TH-50PX60U and TH 50PX600U) LED blinks 5 times (TH-58PX60U and TH 58PX600U) LED blinks 5 times (TH-65PX600U) LED blinks 6 times LED blinks 7 times (All Models Except TH-58PX60/600U) LED blinks 7 times (TH-58PX60/600U) LED blinks 8 times LED blinks 9 times LED blinks 10 times before pressing the power button LED blinks 10 times after pressing the power button LED blinks 11 times LED blinks 12 times (TH42PD60U, TH-37/42/50PX60U) (TH65PX600U) Page 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 26 28
Subject
LED blinks 12 times (TH42/50/58PX600U) Dead
No Picture from one or all inputs (OSD and Sound OK) No Picture\No OSD No Sound (TH-42PX600U) Troubleshooting for Picture Problems Diagnostic Method for Troubleshooting PDP Television Diagnosis by Test Pattern When OSD is Available Diagnosis by Removing the D5 Connector Troubleshooting for Picture Trouble Diagnosis for Picture Problem (All Over the Screen) Diagnosis of Vertical Line Problem Picture Trouble at Upper or Lower half Picture Trouble at Right or Left half (50 Inch) Picture Trouble at Right or Left half (42/37 Inch) Picture Trouble in 50 Inch Models Picture Trouble all Over the Screen Examples of Symptoms and Remedies Reset and Self-check Procedure Driver Setup Adjustment Board Layout and Part Numbers
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Introduction
<Introduction> 1. Basic concept of how to determine the defective board 1) Verification of voltages Normally, when there is a power problem, shutdown occurs immediately. So, to resolve a power problem, voltage checks are necessary before shutdown. 2) Check if the power comes up after disconnecting the board under suspicion. If power comes up (*) after disconnecting a board, the board is defective. (*) Power comes up equals no shutdown. 2. Troubleshooting Video and Audio problems 3. Examples of video problems 4. Adjustment after PCB exchange 1) After exchanging the following boards, voltage adjustment is required. P board, SC board, SS board => Please refer to the Service Manual.
1. Troubleshooting Shutdown Problems
Power LEDs Response to Shutdown Operation

<LED Blinking timing>
Once
3.0sec (interval)
Light No Light
<Check point>
LED Blinking times 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 20 Contents Communication error 15V line abnormality 3.3V line abnormality Power Supply abnormality 5V line abnormality Scan Driver (1) abnormality Scan Driver (2) abnormality Sustain Driver abnormality Panel Status abnormality REG. voltage abnormality FAN abnormality Voltage for sound abnormality Communication error 6 D Board
Check Point
D Board (15V SOS) D Board (3.3V SOS) P Board (Power SOS) D Board (5V SOS) SC,SU,SD Board (SC Energy recovery circuit) SC,SU,SD Board (SC Floating voltage area) SS Board (SS Energy recovery circuit) D,DG Board (Panel Status DET) PA, Board (PA SOS, Tuner SOS) FAN PA Board (Sound SOS) DT,DG Board
LED blinks 1 time

<Trouble Mode and Defective Board>
Trouble Mode Communication Error Defective Board D Board
Warning: Disconnect AC Power prior to making any disconnection or connection.
<How to find the defective boards>
In this case, the defective board is D board only.
LED blinks 2 times (TH-37PX60, TH-42PD60U, TH-42PX60U\600U)

Trouble Mode
15V down SOS
Defective Board (Possibility)

P, D, PA, SC, SS Board (P > PA, D, SC, SS)

(*1) = Th reference number of the sustain data connector is different in some of the models: TH-42PX600U = SS23

Turn the unit on. Is there 15V output at CN P25 pin 1 or 2 before Shutdown ? Yes D Board Power SW OFF. Disconnect CN P25. Is pin 1 or 2 of the socket P25 shorted to GND?
No
No
With the power SW OFF, disconnect CN SC23, SC20, and SC2. To isolate the SC board.
Yes Turn the unit on. Does the power LED blink 2 times?
No SC Board
With the power SW OFF, disconnect CN P5. To isolate the PA board board.
With the power SW OFF, disconnect CN P12, SS11, and SS23 (*1)to isolate the SS board. Remove the jumper at CN SS34 and install it across pin 8 and 10 of connector P12. No PA Board Turn the unit on. Does the power LED blink 2 times? Yes D Board No SS Board
Turn the unit on. Does the power LED blink 2 times? The power LED may blink 12 times. Yes P Board
LED blinks 2 times (TH-50PX60U\600U, TH-58PX60U\600U, TH-65PX600U)

Trouble Mode
15V down SOS
Defective Board (Possibility)

P, D, PA, SC, SS Board (P > PA, D, SC, SS)

Turn the unit on. Is there 15V output at CN P25 pin 1 or 2 before Shutdown ? Yes D Board Power SW OFF. Disconnect CN P25. Check pin 1 or 2 of the socket for a Short to GND?
(*1) = The reference number of the sustain data connector is different in some of the models: TH-58PX600U = SS44 TH-50PX60U = SS43 TH-50PX600U = SS43 TH-65PX600U = SS44 TH-58PX60U = SS44
No With the power SW OFF, disconnect CN SC23, SC20, and SC2. To isolate the SC board.
No
Yes Turn the unit on. Does the power LED blink 2 times?
No SC Board
With the power SW OFF, disconnect CN P5. To isolate the PA board board.
With the power SW OFF, disconnect CN P12, SS11, and SS43 (*1). to isolate the SS board. Remove the jumper at CN SS34 and install it across pin 8 and 10 of connector P12. No PA Board Turn the unit on. Does the power LED blink 2 times? Yes D Board No SS Board
Turn the unit on. Does the power LED blink 2 times? The power LED may blink 12 times. Yes P Board
LED blinks 3 times

Trouble Mode 3.3V down SOS Defective Board D Board
10
LED blinks 4 times

Trouble Mode Power Supply SOS Defective Board Primarily P board or possible D board
Turn the unit on. Is pin 16 of CN P25 of the P board high before shutdown?
No
D Board
Yes
P Board
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LED blinks 5 times (Quick Troubleshooting)

Trouble Mode 5V SOS Defective Board D, P, C, SC, SS board or Panel (DDIC)*1

(*1) = Data Driver IC
Disconnect CN P12 of the power supply board. Measure the resistance of pin 1 of the lead cable to ground.
Is the resistance of pin 1 of the lead cable P12 zero ohm?
No
Proceed to more extensive troubleshooting of the pages that follow.
Yes
Panel
12
LED blinks 5 times (TH-37PX60U, TH-42PX60U and TH 42PX600U)


Disconnect CN P25. Is pin 7 of the socket P25 shorted to GND?
No
Connect CN P25. Disconnect CN SC20 Turn on the unit. Does it power up?
No
Connect CN SC20. Disconnect CN SS23 Turn on the unit. Does it power up?
No
Yes
P Board
Yes
SC Board
Yes
SS Board
Disconnect CN D31, D32 Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND?
No
Connect D31. Disconnect D32. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND??
No
Disconnect D31. Connect D32. Is pin 7 CN P25 shorted to GND?
No
Yes
D Board
Yes
Disconnect CB1-CB4. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND?
Yes No
Go Back to the start.
No
Yes
C1 Board Panel
Yes
C2 Board
Panel
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LED blinks 5 times (TH-50PX60U and TH 50PX600U)


No
No
Connect CN SC20. Disconnect CN SS43 (*1) Turn on the unit. Does it power up?
No
Yes
P Board
Yes
SC Board
Yes
SS Board
Disconnect CN D31, D32, D33, and D34. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND?
No
Connect D31. Disconnect CN D32, D33, and D34. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND?
No
See step 1 of next page.

Connect CN C10 of the C1 board. Disconnect CA1-CA3. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND?
Yes Yes
D Board Disconnect CN C10 of the C1 board. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND?
No
No
Yes (*1) = The reference number of the sustain data connector is different in some of the models: TH-50PX60U = SS43 TH-50PX600U = SS43
Connect CN C10. Disconnect CA4-CA7. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND?
Yes No
C1 Board Panel
Yes
Panel
C2 Board
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Step 1 of previous page
No
Connect D33. No Disconnect CN D31, D32, and D34. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND?
No
Go back to the start of the flowchart.
Yes
Disconnect CA8-CA11. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND?
Yes No
Yes
Disconnect CN C60 of the C6 board. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND?
No
No
Connect No CN C60 of the C6 board. Disconnect CB1CB3. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND?
Yes
No
Yes
C6 Board Panel
Yes
C3 Board
Panel
Yes
C4 Board
Panel
Yes
C5 Board
Panel
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No
No
No
Yes
P Board
Yes
SC Board
Yes
SS Board
Disconnect CN D31, D32, D33, and D34. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND?
No
No

Connect CN C10 of the C1 board. Disconnect CA1-CA4. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND?
Yes Yes
D Board Disconnect CN C10 of the C1 board. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND?
No
No
Yes
Connect CN C10. Disconnect CN CA5-CA8 and C23 of the C2 board. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND?
Yes No
C1 Board Panel
Yes
C2 Board
Panel
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Step 1 from previous page
Connect D34. Disconnect CN D31, D32, and D33. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND? Connect D33. No Disconnect CN D31, D32, D34 and C60 of the C1 board. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND?
No
Connect D32. No Disconnect CN D31, D33, D34 and C10 of the C1 board. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND?
Go back to the start of the flowchart.
Yes
Disconnect CN C60 of the C6 board. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND? Connect CN C60 of the No C6 board. Disconnect CB1-CB4. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND?
Yes No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Connect CN C60. Disconnect CN CB5-CB8 and C43 of the C4 board. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND?
Yes No
Panel C6 Board Panel
Yes
C4 Board Panel
Yes
C3 Board
Panel
Yes
C5 Board
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LED blinks 5 times (TH-65PX600U)


No
No
No
Yes
P Board
Yes
SC Board Connect CN D32. Disconnect D31, D33, D34, D35, and D36. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND?
Yes
SS Board
No
Disconnect No CN D31, D32, D33, D34,D35 and D36. Is pin 7 of CN P25 Shorted to GND?
Connect CN D31.Disconnect No CN D32, D33, D34, D35 and D36. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND??
Yes
Disconnect CN C31of the C3 board. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND?
No
Yes
Yes
D Board
Yes No
Connect CN C31. Disconnect CN CA6-CA10 of the C2 board. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND?
No
Yes
C1 Board Panel
Yes
Panel
C2 Board
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LED blinks 5 times Continued (TH-65PX600U)


Step 1 from previous page.
Connect CN C31 of the C3 board and D33 of the C2 Board. Disconnect CN D31, D32, D34, D35, and D36. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND? Connect CN C41 of the C4 board and D34 of the C5 Board. Disconnect CN D31, D32, D33, D35, and D36. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND?
No
Connect CN D36.Disconnect No CN D31 D32, D33, D34, and D35. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND??
Connect CN D35. Disconnect D31, D32, D33, D34, and D36. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND?
No
Yes
Yes
Disconnect CB1-CB5 of the C6 board. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND?
Yes
Disconnect CN C41of the C4 board. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND?
Yes No
Disconnect CN CB11-CB16 of the C4 board. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND?
No
. Disconnect CN CA11-CA16 of the C3 board. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND?
Yes
C6 Board Panel Panel
Yes
Connect CN C31. Disconnect CN CB6-CB10 of the C5 board. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND?
Yes
C3 Board
No
Yes
C4 Board
Panel
Panel
Yes
C5 Board
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LED blinks 6 times

Trouble Mode SC Energy Recovery SOS Defective Board (Possibility) SC, SS, D, P Board (SC > SS, D, P )

Are the ribbon cables that connect the D board to the C boards properly seated? Reseat the ribbon cables. Turn the No unit on. Does it power up and stay on? Disconnect the connectors SC2, SC23, and SC20 from the SC board. Turn the TV on. Does the TV power up and stay on? Turn the TV on. No Does VSUS(*1) voltage appear at pin 1 of CN P2 before shutdown? Disconnect the connectors P11, P12(*2), and SS23 (*3) from the SS board. Turn the TV on. Does the TV power up and stay on?
No
No
No
P Board
Yes
Yes
End SC Board
Yes
Yes
D Board
Yes
SS Board
(*3) = The reference number of the sustain data connector is different in some of the models: TH-37PX60U = SS23 TH-42PD60U = SS23 TH-42PX60U = SS23 TH-42PX600U = SS23 TH-50PX60U = SS43 TH-50PX600U = SS44 TH-58PX60U = SS44 TH-58PX600U = SS44 TH-65PX600U = SS44
(*1) VSUS about 180V (Accurate voltage is provided on the Panel Label) CAUTION: Before connecting P2 or P11, discharge is necessary to prevent potential shock caused by VSUS. (*2) Place a jumper across pin 8 and 10 of connector P12. The unit will not enter the standby mode without the jumper.
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LED blinks 7 times (all models except TH-58PX60/600U)

Trouble Mode SC Floating voltage SOS Defective Board (possibility) SC, SU, SD, P board (SC,SU,SD>D,P)

Make sure the connectors P2/SC2, P23/SC23 SC20/D20 located are not loose and seated properly.
Disconnect the connectors SC2, SC23, and SC20 from the SC board. Turn the TV on. Does the TV power up and stay on?
No
Turn the TV on. Does 15Vdc appear at pin 1 of CN P23 on the P board before the unit shuts down?
No
P Board
Turn the TV on. Does VSUS(*1) voltage appear at pin 1 of CN P2 of the P board before shutdown?
No
P Board
Yes
Yes
Yes
SS Board
Connect the connectors SC2(*2), SC23, and SC20 to the SC board. Remove the SU board. Turn the TV on. Does the TV power up and stay on?
No
Install the SU board and Remove the SD board. Turn the TV on. Does it power up and stay on?
No
Replace the SC board. Turn the TV on. Does the TV power up and stay on?
No
D Board
Yes
SU Board
Yes
SD Board End
Yes
(*1) VSUS about 180V (Accurate voltage is provided on the Panel Label) (*2) CAUTION: Before connecting P2/SC2 or P11/SS11, discharge is necessary to prevent potential shock caused by VSUS.
Note: CN = Connector 21
LED blinks 7 times (TH-58PX60/600U)

Trouble Mode SC Floating voltage SOS Defective Board (possibility) SC, SU, SD, P board (SC,SU,SD>D,P)

Make sure the connectors P2/SC2, P23/SC23 SC20/D20 located are not loose and seated properly.
Disconnect the connectors SC2, SC23, and SC20 from the SC board. Turn the TV on. Does the TV power up and stay on? Disconnect the connectors P11(*1), P12 and SS44 (*2) from the SS board. Turn the TV on. Does the TV power up and stay on? P Board
No
No
Turn the TV on. Does 15Vdc appear No at pin 1 of CN P23 on the P board before the unit shuts down?
Turn the TV on. Does No VSUS(*1) voltage appear P Board at pin 1 of CN P2 of the P board before shutdown?
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
SS Board
SS Board (*3)
Connect the connectors SC2(*2), SC23, and SC20 to the SC board. Remove the SU board. Turn the TV on. Does the TV power up and stay on?
No
Install the SU board and Remove the SD board. Turn the TV on. Does it power up and stay on?
No
Replace the SC board. Turn the TV on. Does the TV power up and stay on?
(*1) VSUS about 180V (Accurate voltage is provided on the Panel Label) No
D Board
(*2) CAUTION: Before connecting P2/SC2 or P11/SS11, discharge is necessary to prevent potential shock caused by VSUS. (*3) If the power LED continues to blink after replacing the SS board, change the D board.
Yes
SU Board
Yes
SD Board End
Yes
Note: CN = Connector 22
LED blinks 8 times

Trouble Mode SS Energy recovery SOS Defective Board (possibility) SS, SC, D, P board (SS>SC,D,P)

Disconnect the connectors P11, P12 (*1), and SS23 (*2) from the SS board. Turn the TV on. Does the TV power up and stay on? Disconnect the connectors SC2, SC23, and SC20 from the SC board. Turn the TV on. Does the TV power up and stay on?
No
Turn the TV on. Is the VSUS(*3) input at pin 1 of CN P11 present before Shutdown?
No
No
P Board
Yes Yes
SS Board (*4) D Board
Yes
SC Board
(*2) = The reference number of the sustain data connector is different in some of the models: (*1) Place a jumper across pin 8 and 10 of connector P12. The unit will not enter the standby mode without the jumper. TH-37PX60U = SS23 TH-42PD60U = SS23 (*3) VSUS about 180V (Accurate voltage is written on the Panel Label of the chassis) TH-42PX60U = SS23 CAUTION : To avoid potential shock from the VSUS voltage, discharge the TH-42PX600U = SS23 connectors SC2 or SS11 before reconnecting them into their respective socket. TH-50PX60U = SS43 TH-50PX600U = SS43 (*4) If the power LED continues to blink after replacing the SS board, change the D TH-58PX60U = SS44 board. TH-58PX600U = SS44 TH-65PX600U = SS44
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LED blinks 9 times

Trouble Mode Panel Status Defective Board D Board
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LED blinks 10 times before pressing the power button

Trouble Mode Tuner/ PA SOS Defective Board PA, P, H, DG, DT Board
<How to find the defective board(s)>

Disconnect connector PA40 of the PA board and plug the TV into the AC line.
PA board Figure Connector PA40
Does the power LED stop blinking?
Yes H Board
No
Remove the DT board and plug the TV into the AC line.
Note: When the DT board is removed, the unit will power up with all functions disabled due to a lack of data communication.
Does the 14V come up?
Does the power LED stop blinking? No 1. 2.
Yes DT Board
No P Board
Since it may be difficult to determine whether the PA or the Yes DG board is defective, its OK to order both the DG and PA boards together.
3.
Disconnect connector P10 on the P board. (Make sure the TV is unplugged). Because you only have 2 to 3 seconds to measure the F_STB_ 14V, place your meters probe at pin 1 of connector P10 on the P board before plugging the TV to the AC line. Plug the TV to the AC line while still holding the probe at pin 1.
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LED blinks 10 times after pressing the power button

Trouble Mode Tuner/ PA SOS Defective Board PA, P, H, DG, SC, SS Board (*2) = The reference number of the sustain data connector is different in some of the models: TH-37PX60U = SS23 TH-42PD60U = SS23 TH-42PX60U = SS23 TH-42PX600U = SS23 TH-50PX60U = SS43 TH-50PX600U = SS44 TH-58PX60U = SS44 TH-58PX600U = SS44 TH-65PX600U = SS44
Disconnect CN SS11(*1), SS12 (*2) and SS23 (*2) of the SS board. Turn the unit on.
<How to find the defective board(s)>

Disconnect connector DG3 of the DG board and plug the TV into the AC line. Observe the SC and SS board LEDs.
Do the AC Relays click and remain on? Are the SC and SS board LEDs on? Yes Connect connector DG3 of the DG board. Disconnect connector PA40 of the PA board and plug the TV into the AC line and turn the unit on.
No
Disconnect CN SC2(*1), SC23 and SC20 of the SC board. Turn the unit on.
Does the power LED blink 10 times?
Yes
Yes
P Board
No
Does the power LED stop blinking? No Since it may be difficult to determine whether the PA or the DG board is defective), its OK to order both the DG and PA boards together. Yes H Board
No
SC Board SS Board

(*1)To avoid potential shock from the VSUS voltage, discharge the connectors SC2 or SS11 before reconnecting them into their respective socket . (*2) Place a jumper across pin 8 and 10 of connector P12. The unit will not enter the standby mode without the jumper.
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LED blinks 11 times

Trouble Mode Fan SOS Defective Board (Possibility) Fan, PA Board

Make sure that all the fan connectors, connector PA5 on the PA board and connector P5 on the P board are connected properly.
Yes Is the cathode of D5805 (D5817 TH-65PX600U)of the PA board high before shutdown? No PA Board Replace the DG board.
No
Do not disconnect the fans. Is the voltage at pin 3 of any of the fan connectors high before shutdown?
Yes
Is the anode of D5804 of the PA board high before shutdown?
Yes
Replace the fan that outputs a high at pin 3 of its connector.
Note: If this condition arises after replacing the PA board, confirm the presence of a jumper across the empty fan connector.
No Replace the DG board.
Replace the PA board.
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LED blinks 12 times (TH42PD60U, TH-37/42/50PX60U) (TH-65PX600U)

Trouble Mode Sound SOS Defective Board (Possibility) Speakers, PA Board (*2) = Remove the jumper at CN SS34 and install it across pin 8 and 10 of connector P12. (*3) = The reference number of the sustain data connector is different in some of the models: TH-37PX60U = SS23 TH-42PD60U = SS23 TH-42PX60U = SS23 TH-50PX60U = SS43 TH-58PX60U = SS44 TH-65PX600U = SS44

Make sure that the connector P5 on the P board and connector PA5 on the PB board are seated properly.
Disconnect the connector PA2 of the PA board and turn the unit on.

Check the speakers. Reconnect CN DG3 and PA5. Disconnect CN SC2(*1), SC23 and SC20 of the SC board. Turn the unit on.
No
Yes
Disconnect connector DG3 and PA5 of the DG and PA boards and plug the TV into the AC line and observe the SC and SS board LEDs.
Do the AC relays click and remain on? Are the SC and SS board LEDs on?
Yes
Is the voltage at pin 35 of CN PA20 High?
No
DG Board
Does the power Yes LED blink 12 times?
Disconnect CN SS11(*1), SS12 (*2) and SS23 (*3) of the SS board. Turn the unit on. Do pins 1 and 2 of CN P25 output 15V before the unit shuts down?
Yes No
PA Board
No
SC Board
Yes
Yes
No
SS Board
No
P Board D Board
(*1) = To avoid potential shock from the VSUS voltage, discharge the connectors SC2 or SS11 before reconnecting them into their respective socket.
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LED blinks 12 times (TH42/50/58PX600U)

Trouble Mode Sound SOS Defective Board (Possibility) Fan, PA Board

Make sure that the connector P5 on the P board and connector PA5 on the PB board are seated properly.
Disconnect the connector PA1 of the PA board and apply power. Disconnect the connector PA2 of the PA board and turn the unit on. Does the power LED blink 12 times?
(*1) = See (*1) of the previous page. (*2) = Remove the jumper at CN SS34 and install it across pin 8 and 10 of connector P12. (*3) = The reference number of the sustain data connector is different in some of the models: TH-42PX600U = SS23 TH-50PX600U = SS44 TH-58PX600U = SS44
No
Yes
Check the left speakers.
Yes
Disconnect connector DG3 of the DG board and plug the TV into the AC line and observe the SC and SS board LEDs. Disconnect CN SS11(*1), SS12 (*2) and SS23 (*3) of the SS board. Turn the unit on. Does the power LED blink 12 times?
Yes
No
Check the right speakers.
Do the AC relays click and remain on? Are the SC and SS board LEDs on?
Yes
Is the voltage at pin 35 of CN PA20 High?
No
DG Board
Connect CN DG3 and PA5. Disconnect CN SC2(*1), SC23 and SC20 of the SC board. Turn the unit on.
No
Yes
Do pins 1 and 2 of CN P25 output 15V before the unit shuts down?
Yes
Yes No
PA Board
No
SS Board P Board D Board
No
SC Board
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No Power
Do the AC relays click after plugging the TV into the AC line? No

Yes
Yes
No Is there 5V at pin 1 of CN PA40 on the PA board or pin 1 of CN HC22?
Replace the P board.
Wait for approx. 30 seconds after applying AC to the unit, then push the power button.
No Do the AC relays click? Is there 3.3V at pin 1 of CN HC01 on the HC board? No Yes
Yes
Yes
Is there 2.5V at pin 13 of CN P25 on the P board?
No
Replace the P board.
Replace the P board. Yes
Unplug the TV and disconnect CN H2. Plug the TV into the AC outlet. Do the relays click?
No
Is there 2.5V at pin 17 of CN P25 on the P board? No
No
Replace the H board.
Unplug the TV and connect CN H2. Disconnect CN H51. Plug the TV into the AC outlet. Do the relays click?
Replace the DG board. Yes
Replace the D board.
If connections between the H, K, G, and GK boards are OK, replace the K and GK boards.
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No Picture from one or all inputs (OSD and Sound OK)

<Symptom> No Picture from one or all inputs (Sound OK) <Models> All models <How to determine the defective board>
Is there no picture from all inputs? Yes No Analog TV NG Program Out is normal? Yes DG Board Program Out is normal? Yes DG Board Only HDMI Input NG When Multi window mode, Right picture NG DG Board PX600 series Only DG Board No DT Board No
AV Input is normally displayed ? Yes DT Board
No H Board
Only Digital TV NG
Note: Slow leakage from the panel causes no raster and buzz noise
Disconnect CN DG5, Turn the unit on. Does a white picture appears? (*) Yes DG (1)or D (2) Board
No
Panel discharge occurs?
No
Yes D Board
Disconnect the SU Board from the SC board. Turn the unit on. Is there a picture at the lower half of the screen? Yes SU Board
No
Connect the SU board. Disconnect No the SD Board from the SC board. Turn the unit on. Is there a picture at the upper half of the screen. Yes SD Board
SC or D Board and possibly Panel
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No Picture\No OSD
<Symptom> No Picture at all <Models> All Models) <How to determine the defective board>
No Is the On Screen Display information visible? Yes Is there video from HDMI input? Yes No H Board Yes Yes Is the SC Board LED illuminated? No SC Board Is the SS Board LED illuminated? No SS Board Yes D Board P Board No Is there 75V (VDA) at pins 1 and 2 of the connector SS12? DG (1) or D (2) Board No Yes DG Board Is the screen completely white? 1. 2. 3. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet. Disconnect the connector DG5 from the DG board. Reconnect the unit to the wall outlet and turn it on.
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No Sound (TH-42PX600U)
<Symptom> No Audio <Models> 50inch (HD Panel), 42/37inch (HD/SD Panel) <How to determine the defective board>
Is there a sound waveform at pin 13 and 14 of IC2307 located on the PA board? Yes No Are the connectors H1/DG1 and PA20/DG20 properly seated? No Reseat the connectors H1/DG1 and PA20/DG20.
Is there a waveform at pin 1 of connector PA1 (R-Ch) or PA2 (L-CH)
No
Replace the PA board.
Is sound restored? Yes
No
Is pin 16 of IC2300 of the PA board high? Yes
No
Change the PA board
Yes Check the speakers.
Problem solved Is the base of Q2313 of the PA board high? Yes Change the DG board. No Replace the H board.
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Troubleshooting for Picture Problems
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Diagnostic Method for Troubleshooting PDP Television

<Introduction> 1. There are two kinds of picture problem 1) Abnormal picture 2) No picture 2. Basic concept of determining the defective board 1) Which area is the symptom displayed on the screen? A. Part of the screen B. All over the screen 3. Adjustment after PCB exchange 1) After exchanging the following boards, voltage adjustment is required. P board, SC board, SS board => Please refer to Service Manual.
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Diagnosis by Test Pattern When OSD is Available

<Purpose>
Picture problem such as Picture Noise and or Vertical Line displayed all over the screen is mainly caused by a defective D or DG board. The internal Test Pattern Generator can help determine whether to replace the D or DG board. The test patterns are created by the D board. Follow the steps below to confirm the operation of the D or DG boards.
<Model>
All Models
<Test Pattern (Normal)>

White (by DG) White (by D) Red Green
<Symptom> Picture Noise, Full Vertical Line <Diagnosis>

Pattern Abnormal Normal Defective Board D Board DG Board (or D board)
Ramp red Ramp green Blue Ramp blue Ramp white on/off Aging
<How to enter the Test Pattern>
1. While pressing "VOLUME-" button of the TV set, press "RECALL" button of the remote control three Scroll A and B zone Color bar times within 2 seconds. 2. Push button "1" of the Remote Control several times to select the "OPTION" setting. <Test Pattern (Abnormal)> 3. Press the "OK" button of the Remote control for three Example Picture seconds or more to display the test pattern. 4. To display a specific pattern, press the OK button. 37
1% window
Diagnosis by Removing the D5 Connector

<Purpose>
Symptom such as No picture, No OSD, Sound OK is mainly caused by a defective DG or D board. The internal pattern generator cannot be accessed due to the loss of OSD. This method makes it possible to determine whether the DG board or the D (SC,SS) is defective.
<Model>
2006 Models ONLY
<Position of D5 Connector>
<Symptom>
No picture (Sound OK)
<Diagnosis>
Power ON after removing D5 Connector
Pattern
No Picture
Defective Board
D board (SC or SS)
White Picture DG Board (D board)
DG5
<Block Diagram and Explanation>

1. This white pattern is generated by IC9900 on D board. 2. When the unit is turned on after disconnecting connector D5, a white picture is provided to the panel drive circuit. If the panel drive section of the unit is ok, a white picture is automatically displayed by the PDP.
DG
IC1103 MICRO PROCESSOR IC4037 LVDS LVDS TRANS MITTER
D
IC9500 PICTURE OUTPUT IC9900 PLASMA AI S.F. PROCESSOR DATA DRIVER VIDEO DATA To C Board
GC5
DG 5
D 5
LVDS RECEIVER
White Picture
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Troubleshooting for Picture Trouble

<How to determine the defective board>
Start Where is the symptom displayed? Upper or Lower half
(from front view)
Some part of the screen

Upper half SU Board (or D, or SC) Lower half SD Board (or D, or SC) Both area SS Board (or D) Right half
*Note :Panel gas leakage
Left or Right half

(from front view)
D Board (or C1, or Panel) Left half D Board (or C2, or Panel) Because of a very small crack in the panel, gas leakage will start. In this picture, gas leakage started at the left top corner. Finally, gas leakage will lead to the symptom No picture with buzz noise.
All over the screen

Other case Internal Generator Pattern is Normally Displayed? Yes DG Board (or D) No D Board (or SC) Panel (*Note)
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Diagnosis for Picture Problem (All Over the Screen)

<Symptom>
Abnormal Color, Vertical Line, Sync Error, Noise Picture
<Model>
All Models
<Sample Picture>
<Possible Cause>
DG Board, D Board, SC Board, SU Board, SD Board
<Block Diagram>
e.g. TH-42PX600
SC SU SS
IC1103 MICRO PROCESSOR IC4037
SD
<Back side view>
DG
IC9500 PICTURE OUTPUT
IC9900 PLASMA AI
GC5
LVDS IC4036 LVDS DG D TRANS 5 MITTER 5
Buffer IC
Buffer IC
LVDS RECEIVER DISCHARGE CONTROL
S.F. PROCESSOR
DATA DRIVER
Video DATA (R) Video DATA (L)
Scan Control Pulse Sustain Control Pulse
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<Diagnosis (1)>
Enter the Internal Test Pattern Generator or Is the screen White, after disconnecting the connector D5? (*1)
<Result>
Test Pattern OK or White Picture displayed
<Result>
Test Pattern NG or White Picture not displayed
<Cause>
<Cause>
DG ( and possibly D) Board defect
D, SC,SU,SD Board defect

Refer to Diagnosis (2) on next page Test Pattern White Picture (*1)
SC SU SS
IC1103 MICRO PROCESSOR IC4037
SD
<Back side view>
DG
IC9500 PICTURE OUTPUT
IC9900 PLASMA AI
GC5
IC4036 LVDS DG TRANS MITTER 5
LVDS
Buffer IC
Buffer IC
D5
LVDS RECEIVER DISCHARGE CONTROL
S.F. PROCESSOR
DATA DRIVER
Video DATA (R) Video DATA (L)
<Defective Area>
Up to D Board 41 From D Board to Panel Drive Circuit
(*1) PX600/60Series Only

<Diagnosis (2)>
Confirm the waveform at TPSC1 of the SC board
Sample of NG Waveform
<Result>
Waveform OK
Correct Waveform
<Result>
Waveform NG
<Cause>
<Cause>
Here
D Board defect
TPSC1
SC
SC,SU,SD Board defect

Refer to Diagnosis (3) on next page
SU SS
<Back side view>

IC9500 PICTURE OUTPUT LVDS RECEIVER DISCHARGE CONTROL IC9900 PLASMA AI Video DATA (R) D5 S.F. PROCESSOR DATA DRIVER Video DATA (L)
Buffer IC Buffer IC
SD
<Defective Area>
Up to SC Board 42 Panel Drive Circuit

<Diagnosis (3)>
Confirm the waveform at TPSC1 after removing the SU or SD Board from the SC Board
<Result> Situation
Disconnect SU Board
(Connect SD)
Condition
Waveform OK? Waveform OK? Waveform OK?
Condition 2
Cause
Bottom half of SU Board Picture OK? Upper half of SD Board Picture OK? Screen should SC Board be black
SS
Disconnect SD Board
(Connect SU)
Disconnect the SU and SD Boards

SC
SU
Correct Waveform
TPSC1
SD
<Back side view>
Buffer IC
Buffer IC
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Diagnosis of Vertical Line Problem

NG Area (Front view)
Panel case1 case2 case1
Thin vertical line or 1 block not lighting
case2
A number of blocks not lighting
PDP panel (Driver IC) NG ( or D board, or C board )

IC IC IC IC
D board (or C board) NG

2 Blocks
1 Line
1 Block Buffer
Buffer IC C2
Buffer IC Buffer C1 C1
PDP Panel
D-board ( or C-board)
PDP Panel
Driver IC
Drive IC(2) inside
C Board Buffer
Driver IC
FPC
Driver IC
Driver IC
FPC
C Board Buffer
or
D Board D board
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Picture Trouble at Upper or Lower half

<Symptom> No Picture, Picture noise, Full Horizontal line, etc. <Models> 50inch (HD Panel), 42/37inch (HD/SD Panel) <NG Area> (Front view)
Symptom : Horizontal line (Upper side) Result : D board
<Actual Symptom>
Symptom : Horizontal line (Lower side) Result : SD board
1
SS
SU SC
2
C2 C1
SD
Symptom : Horizontal line (Both area) Result : SS board
<Defective board> 1 Trouble at Upper half : SU-board (SC or D) defect
2 Trouble at Lower half : SD-board (SC or D) defect (*) Full Horizontal line at both area : SS-board (D) defect
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Picture Trouble at Right or Left half (50 Inch)

<Symptom> No Picture, Picture noise, etc. <Models> 50inch (HD Panel) <NG Area> (Front view)
C3 SS2 SU SS SS3 C4 C5 C6 C2 C1
<Actual Symptom>
Symptom : Cyan noise (Right side) Result : D board
1
SD
SC
<Defective board>
1 Trouble at Right half : D-board defect 2 Trouble at Left half : D-board defect
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Picture Trouble at Right or Left half (42/37 Inch)

<Symptom> No Picture, Picture noise, Full Vertical line, etc. <Models> 42/37inch (HD/SD Panel) <NG Area> (Front view)
SU SS
<Actual Symptom>
Symptom : Vertical line Result : Panel
1
SD
SC
C2 <Defective board>
C1
1 Trouble at Right half : D or C1 board (Panel) defect 2 Trouble at Left half : D or C2 board (Panel) defect
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Picture Trouble in 50 Inch Models

<Symptom> No Picture, Picture noise, Half Vertical line, etc. <Models> 50inch (HD Panel) <NG Area> (Front view)
C3 SS2 C2 C1
<Defective board>
1 Trouble at Upper right : C1 board or Panel defect 2 Trouble at Upper middle : C2 board or Panel defect 3 Trouble at Upper left : C3 board or Panel defect SU SC
3
SS
2 5
C5
1 6
C6
4 Trouble at Lower left : C4 board or Panel defect 5 Trouble at Lower middle : C5 board or Panel defect 6 Trouble at Lower right : C6 board or Panel defect
4
SS3 C4
SD
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Picture Trouble all Over the Screen

<Symptom> Picture noise, Full Vertical line, etc. <Models> 42/37inch (HD/SD Panel) <NG Area (e.g. 42/37inch Panel)> (Front view)
SU SS
Symptom : White balance NG Result : D board
<Actual Symptom>
Symptom : Vertical line (All over screen) Result : D board
1
SD C2 C1
SC D DG
Symptom : Abnormal Picture Result : SC board
<Defective board>
1 Trouble at All area : D or DG or SC board

(SU,SD) defect
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Examples of Symptoms and Remedies
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Picture Problem (All over the screen)

<Symptom> Noise Picture <Photo of Symptom>
Model : 42/37inch (HD panel) Result : D Board Model : 42/37inch (HD panel) Result : D Board Model : 42/37inch (HD panel) Result : D Board
Model : 42/37inch (HD panel) Result : DG Board
Model : 42/37inch (HD panel) Result : SC Board
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<Symptom> Vertical Line <Photo of Symptom>
Model : 42/37inch (HD panel) Result : D Board
Model : 42/37inch (HD panel) Result : SD Board
Model : 42/37inch (HD panel) Result : SD Board
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<Symptom> Abnormal Color, White Balance NG <Photo of Symptom>
Yellow
Magenta
Magenta
Red
Red
Cyan
Green
Blue
Abnormal Color
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<Symptom> Sync Error <Photo of Symptom>
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Picture Problem (Right half or Left half)

Model : 50inch (HD panel) Result : D Board Model : 42/37inch (HD panel) Result : D Board Model : 42/37inch (HD panel) Result : D Board
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Picture Problem (Upper or Bottom)

Model : 42/37inch (HD panel) Result : SU Board
Model : 42/37inch (HD panel) Result : SS Board
Model : 42/37inch (HD panel) Result : SU Board
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Reset and Self-check Procedure

CHASSIS: GP9D and GPH9D
All models
How to access the self-check screen to reset the unit.

Select a television channel, and while pressing the [VOLUME ( - )] button on the main unit, press the [OK] button on the remote control for more than 3 seconds.
Self-check Screen
How to Exit the self-check screen

Disconnect the AC cord from the wall outlet. All parameters of the unit are now set to factory default.
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TH-42PD60U Driver Setup Adjustment

Driver Setup Table Item / Preparation
1. 2. Input a white signal to plasma video input. Set the picture controls as follows. Picture menu: Vivid Picture: +30 Aspect: Full
Caution
1. 2. First perform Vsus adjustment. The Confirmation of Vscn voltage should be performed after the confirmation of Vad adjustment. When Vad=-90V, Voltage of Vscn is 30V 3V.
Initialization Pulse Adjust

1. 2. Input the White signal to plasma video input. Set the picture controls as follows. Picture menu : Vivid Picture : +25 Aspect : Full Connect Oscilloscope to TPSC1 (T2) and adjust VR6602 for 195+10 Sec. Test point T2 TPSC1 (SC) Volume VR6602 (SC Level 170 10 Sec
Panel Label
Adjustment Voltage
3.
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TH-37PX60U, TH-42PX60U and TH-42PX600U Driver Setup Adjustment Driver Setup Table
Item / Preparation
Caution
Initialization Pulse Adjust

1. 2. Input the White signal to plasma video input. Set the picture controls as follows. Picture menu : Vivid Picture : +25 Aspect : Full Connect Oscilloscope to TPSC1 (T2) and adjust VR6602 for 195+10 Sec. Test point T2 TPSC1 (SC) Volume VR6602 (SC Level 195 10 Sec
Panel Label
3.
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TH-50PX60U and TH-50PX600U Driver Setup Adjustment

Item / Preparation
Driver Setup Table
Caution
Panel Label Initialization Pulse Adjust

1. 2. Input the White signal to plasma video input. Set the picture controls as follows. Picture menu : Vivid Picture : +25 Aspect : Full Connect Oscilloscope to TPSC1 (T2) and adjust VR6602 for 195+10 Sec. Test point T2 TPSC1 (SC) Volume VR6602 (SC Level 195 10 Sec Adjustment Voltage
3.
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TH-58PX60U and TH-58PX600U Driver Setup Adjustment

Item / Preparation
1. 2. Input a white signal to plasma video input. Set the picture controls as follows. Picture menu: Vivid Aspect: Full
Driver Setup Table
Caution
1. 2. First perform Vsus adjustment. The Confirmation of Vscn voltage should be performed after the confirmation of Vad adjustment. When Vad=-90V, Voltage of Vscn is 50V 4V .

1. 2. Input the White signal to plasma video input. Set the picture controls as follows. Picture menu : Vivid Aspect : Full Connect Oscilloscope to TPSC1 (T2) and adjust VR6602 for 155 10 Sec. Adjustment Voltage
3.
Test point T2 TPSC1 (SC)
Volume VR6602 (SC
Level 155 10 Sec
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TH-65PX600U Driver Setup Adjustment

Item / Preparation
1. 2. Input a white signal to plasma video input. Set the picture controls as follows. Picture menu: Vivid Aspect: Full
Driver Setup Table
Caution
1. 2. First perform Vsus adjustment. The Confirmation of Vscn voltage should be performed after the confirmation of Vad adjustment. When Vad=-90V, Voltage of Vscn is 50V 4V .

1. 2. Input the White signal to plasma video input. Set the picture controls as follows. Picture menu : Vivid Aspect : Full Connect Oscilloscope to TPSC1. Check that the flat section is less than 40 Sec and adjust VR6602 for 160+10 Sec. Test point T1 T2 TPSC1 (SC) TPSC1 (SC) Volume -----VR6602 (SC Level < 40 Sec 160 10 Sec Adjustment Voltage
3.
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TH-42PD60U BOARD LAYOUT AND PART NUMBERS

BOARD NAME
DT H HC DG PA C1 C2 D P SC SD SS SU K S1 DT H HC
PART NUMBER
TNAG168S TNPA3769ABS TNPA3855S TNPA3903BDS TXNPA1BLTUJ TXNC11ZQTUJ TXNC21ZQTUJ TNPA3932ABS TXN/P1ZQTU TXNSC1ZQTUJ TXNSD1ZQTUJ TXNSS1ZQTUJ TXNSU1ZQTUJ TNPA3603AES TNPA3604ACS TNAG168S TNPA3769ABS TNPA3855S
BOARD DESCRIPTION
ATSC Interface AV Terminal, AV Switch Jig Connection Digital Signal Processor, Micom, HDMI Interface DC-DC Converter, Speaker out, Audio AMP, Fan Control Data Driver (Lower Right) Data Driver (Lower Left) Format Converter, Plasma AI, Sub-Field Processor Power Supply Scan Drive Scan out (Lower) Sustain Drive Scan out (Upper) Front Terminal Key Switch ATSC Interface AV Terminal, AV Switch Jig Connection
TH-42PD60U BOARD LAYOUT
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TH-37PX60U BOARD LAYOUT AND PART NUMBERS

BOARD NAME DT H HC DG PA C1 C2 D P SC SD SS SU G GK GS K S PART NUMBER TNAG167S TNPA3769S TNPA3855S TNPA3903BAS TXNPA1BJTUJ TXNC11BKTUJ TXNC21BKTUJ TNPA3810AFS TXN/P1BKTU TXNSC1BKTUJ TXNSD1BKTUJ TXNSS1BKTUJ TXNSU1BKTUJ TNPA3764ADS TNPA3965ACS TNPA3853ABS TNPA3762AGS TNPA3964ABS BOARD DESCRIPTION ATSC Interface AV Terminal, AV Switch Jig Connection Digital Signal Processor, Micom, HDMI Interface DC-DC Converter, Speaker out, Audio AMP, Fan Control Data Driver (Lower Right) Data Driver (Lower Left) Format Converter, Plasma AI, Sub-Field Processor Power Supply Scan Drive Scan out (Lower) Sustain Drive Scan out (Upper) Front Terminal Key Switch SD Card Slot Remote receiver, Power LED Power Switch
TH-37PX60 BOARD LAYOUT
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BOARD NAME DT H HC DG PA C1 C2 D P SC SU SD SS K S G GK GS PART NUMBER TNAG167S TNPA3769S TNPA3855S TNPA3903BBS TXNPA1BJTUJ TXNC11BJTUJ TXNC21BJTUJ TNPA3810AHS TXN/P1BJTUJ TXNSC1BJTUJ TXNSU1BJTUJ TXNSD1BJTUJ TXNSS1BJTUJ TNPA3762AG TNPA3964AB TNPA3764AD TNPA3965AC TNPA3853AB BOARD DESCRIPTION ATSC Interface AV Terminal, AV Switch Jig Connection Digital Signal Processor, Micom, HDMI Interface DC-DC Converter, Speaker out, Audio AMP, Fan Control Data Driver (Lower Right) Data Driver (Lower Left) Format Converter, Plasma AI, Sub-Field Processor Power Supply Scan Drive Scan out (Upper) Scan out (Lower) Sustain Drive Remote receiver, Power LED Power Switch Front Terminal Key Switch SD Card Slot
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BOARD NAME DT H HC DG PA P C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 D SC SD SS2 SS SS3 SU G GK GS K S PART NUMBER TNAG167S TNPA3769S TNPA3855S TNPA3903BCS TXNPA1BJTUJ ETXMM610MEF TXNC11BHTUJ TXNC21BHTUJ TXNC31BHTUJ TXNC41BHTUJ TXNC51BHTUJ TXNC61BHTUJ TNPA3820ACS TXNSC1BHTUJ TXNSD1BHTUJ TNPA3829S TXNSS1BHTUJ TNPA3830S TXNSU1BHTUS TNPA3764ADS TNPA3965ACS TNPA3853ABS TNPA3762AGS TNPA3964ABS BOARD DESCRIPTION ATSC Interface AV Terminal, AV Switch Jig Connection Digital Signal Processor, Micom, HDMI Interface DC-DC Converter, Speaker out, Audio AMP, Fan Control Power Supply Data Driver (Upper Right) Data Driver (Upper Center) Data Driver (Upper Left) Data Driver (Lower Left) Data Driver (Lower Center) Driver (Lower Right) Format Converter, Plasma AI, Sub-Field Processor Scan Drive Scan Out (Lower) Sustain Connector (Upper) Sustain Drive Sustain Connector (Lower) Scan Out (Upper) Front Terminal Key Switch SD Card Slot Remote receiver, Power LED Power Switch
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BOARD NAME DT H HC DG PA P C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 D SC SD SS2 SS SS3 SU G GK GS K S PART NUMBER TNAG167S TNPA3769S TNPA3855S TNPA3903BLS TXNPA1BJTUE ETXMM611MEHS TXNC11DNTUJ TXNC21DNTUJ TXNC31DNTUJ TXNC41DNTUJ TXNC51DNTUJ TXNC61DNTUJ TNPA3820ACS TXNSC1DNTUJ TXNSD1DNTUE TNPA3841S TXNSS1DNTUJ TNPA3842S TXNSU1DNTUJ TNPA3764ADS TNPA3965ACS TNPA3853ABS TNPA3762AGS TNPA3964ABS BOARD DESCRIPTION ATSC Interface AV Terminal, AV Switch Jig Connection Digital Signal Processor, Micom, HDMI Interface DC-DC Converter, Speaker out, Audio AMP, Fan Control Power Supply Data Driver (Upper Right) Data Driver (Upper Center) Data Driver (Upper Left) Data Driver (Lower Left) Data Driver (Lower Center) Driver (Lower Right) Format Converter, Plasma AI, Sub-Field Processor Scan Drive Scan Out (Lower) Sustain Connector (Upper) Sustain Drive Sustain Connector (Lower) Scan Out (Upper) Front Terminal Key Switch SD Card Slot Remote receiver, Power LED Power Switch
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BOARD NAME DT H HC DG PA P C1 C2 D SC SD SS SU G GK GS K S PART NUMBER TNAG166S TNPA3769S TNPA3855E TNPA3903BES TXNPA1BETUJ TXN/P1BFTU TXNC11BJTUJ TXNC21BJTUJ TNPA3810AHS TXNSC1BJTUJ TXNSD1BJTUJ TXNSS1BJTUJ TXNSU1BJTUJ TNPA3764ACS TNPA3965ABS TNPA3917ABS TNPA3762ABS TNPA3964ABS BOARD DESCRIPTION ATSC Interface AV Terminal, AV Switch Jig Connection Digital Signal Processor, Micom, HDMI Interface DC-DC Converter, Speaker out, Audio AMP, Fan Control Power Supply Data Driver (Lower Right) Data Driver (Lower Left) Format Converter, Plasma AI, Sub-Field Processor Scan Drive Scan Out (Lower) Sustain Drive Scan Out (Upper) Front Terminal Key Switch SD Card Slot Remote receiver, Power LED Power Switch
TH-42PX600U BOARD LAYOUT
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BOARD NAME DT H HC DG PA P C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 D SC SD SS2 SS SS3 SU G GK GS K S PART NUMBER TNAG166S TNPA3769ACE TNPA3855S TNPA3903BFS TXNPA1BETUJ ETXMM610MEF TXNC11BHTUJ TXNC21BHTUE TXNC31BHTUE TXNC41BHTUE TXNC51BHTUE TXNC61BHTUJ TNPA3820ACS TXNSC1BHTUJ TXNSD1BHTUE TNPA3829S TXNSS1BHTUJ TNPA3830S TXNSU1BHTUJ TNPA3764ACS TNPA3965ABS TNPA3917ABS TNPA3762ABS TNPA3964ABS BOARD DESCRIPTION ATSC Interface AV Terminal, AV Switch Jig Connection Digital Signal Processor, Micom, HDMI Interface DC-DC Converter, Speaker out, Audio AMP, Fan Control Power Supply Data Driver (Upper Right) Data Driver (Upper Center) Data Driver (Upper Left) Data Driver (Lower Left) Data Driver (Lower Center) Driver (Lower Right) Format Converter, Plasma AI, Sub-Field Processor Scan Drive Scan Out (Lower) Sustain Connector (Upper) Sustain Drive Sustain Connector (Lower) Scan Out (Upper) Front Terminal Key Switch SD Card Slot Remote receiver, Power LED Power Switch
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BOARD NAME DT H HC DG PA P C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 D SC SD SS2 SS SS3 SU G GK GS K S PART NUMBER TNAG166S TNPA3769ACS TNPA3855S TNPA3903BS TXNPA1BETUJ ETXMM611MEH TXNC11DNTUJ TXNC21DNTUJ TXNC31DNTUJ TXNC41DNTUJ TXNC51DNTUJ TXNC61DNTUJ TNPA3820AHS TXNSC1DNTUJ TXNSD1DNTUJ TNPA3841S TXNSS1DNTUJ TNPA3842S TXNSU1DNTUJ TNPA3764ACS TNPA3965ABS TNPA3917ABS TNPA3762ABS TNPA3964ABS BOARD DESCRIPTION ATSC Interface AV Terminal, AV Switch Jig Connection Digital Signal Processor, Micom, HDMI Interface DC-DC Converter, Speaker out, Audio AMP, Fan Control Power Supply Data Driver (Upper Right) Data Driver (Upper Center) Data Driver (Upper Left) Data Driver (Lower Left) Data Driver (Lower Center) Driver (Lower Right) Format Converter, Plasma AI, Sub-Field Processor Scan Drive Scan Out (Lower) Sustain Connector (Upper) Sustain Drive Sustain Connector (Lower) Scan Out (Upper) Front Terminal Key Switch SD Card Slot Remote receiver, Power LED Power Switch
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BOARD NAME DT H H3 DG PA P C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 D SC SD SS2 SS SS3 SU G GK GS K GH R S PART NUMBER TNAG171S TZRNA03DRTU TXAUW03DRTU TZRNA02DRTU TXNPA1DRTU ETXMM631MGHS TXNC11EVTJ TXNC21EVTJ TXNC31EVTJ TXNC41EVTJ TXNC51EVTJ TXNC61EVTJ TZTNP01DRTU TXNSC1EVTJ TXNSD1EVTJ TNPA4013 TXNSS1EVTJ TNPA4014 TXNSU1EVTJ TXN/G1DRTU TXNGK1DRTU TXNGS1DRTU TXN/K1DRTU TXNGH1DRTU TXN/R1DRTU TXN/S1DRTU BOARD DESCRIPTION ATSC Interface AV Terminal, AV Switch Speaker Terminal Digital Signal Processor, Micom, HDMI Interface DC-DC Converter, Speaker out, Audio AMP, Fan Control Power Supply Data Driver (Upper Right) Data Driver (Upper Center) Data Driver (Upper Left) Data Driver (Lower Left) Data Driver (Lower Center) Driver (Lower Right) Format Converter, Plasma AI, Sub-Field Processor Scan Drive Scan Out (Lower) Sustain Connector (Upper) Sustain Drive Sustain Connector (Lower) Scan Out (Upper) Front Terminal Key Switch SD Card Slot Remote receiver, Power LED HDMI Interface Remote receiver Power Switch
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TH-37/42/50/58PX60 TH-42/50/58/65PX600 TH--42PD60U42

9th Generation Plasma Display Troubleshooting Handbook

Panasonic Service and Technology Company National Training

1. Troubleshooting Shutdown Problems

Power LEDs Response to Shutdown Operation

LED blinks 1 time

Warning: Disconnect AC Power prior to making any disconnection or connection.

<How to find the defective boards>

In this case, the defective board is D board only.

LED blinks 2 times (TH-37PX60, TH-42PD60U, TH-42PX60U\600U)

Defective Board (Possibility)

Warning: Disconnect AC Power prior to making any disconnection or connection.

<How to find the defective boards>

LED blinks 2 times (TH-50PX60U\600U, TH-58PX60U\600U, TH-65PX600U)

Defective Board (Possibility)

Warning: Disconnect AC Power prior to making any disconnection or connection.

<How to find the defective boards>

LED blinks 3 times

Warning: Disconnect AC Power prior to making any disconnection or connection.

<How to find the defective boards>

In this case, the defective board is D board only.

LED blinks 4 times

Warning: Disconnect AC Power prior to making any disconnection or connection.

<How to find the defective boards>

LED blinks 5 times (Quick Troubleshooting)

Warning: Disconnect AC Power prior to making any disconnection or connection.

<How to find the defective boards>

Is the resistance of pin 1 of the lead cable P12 zero ohm?

Proceed to more extensive troubleshooting of the pages that follow.

LED blinks 5 times (TH-37PX60U, TH-42PX60U and TH 42PX600U)

Warning: Disconnect AC Power prior to making any disconnection or connection.

<How to find the defective boards>

Disconnect CN D31, D32 Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND?

Connect D31. Disconnect D32. Is pin 7 of CN P25 shorted to GND??

Disconnect D31. Connect D32. Is pin 7 CN P25 shorted to GND?

Go Back to the start.

LED blinks 5 times (TH-50PX60U and TH 50PX600U)

Warning: Disconnect AC Power prior to making any disconnection or connection.

<How to find the defective boards>

See step 1 of next page.

LED blinks 5 times (TH-50PX60U and TH 50PX600U)

Warning: Disconnect AC Power prior to making any disconnection or connection.

<How to find the defective boards>

Go back to the start of the flowchart.

LED blinks 5 times (TH-58PX60U and TH 58PX600U)

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LED blinks 5 times (TH-58PX60U and TH 58PX600U)

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LED blinks 5 times (TH-65PX600U)

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LED blinks 5 times Continued (TH-65PX600U)

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