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  • Page 1 TRAINING MANUAL - 2006 LASMA ISPLAY ANELS ODELS OVERED 60PY2DR 60PX4DR 50PY2DR 50PX4DR 50PC1DR 50PC1DRA Service Digital Display...
  • Page 2 When servicing this product, under no circumstances should the original design be modified or altered without permission from LG Electronics. Unauthorized modifications will not only void the warranty, but may lead to property damage or user injury. If wires, screws, straps, clips, nuts, or washers used to complete a ground path are removed for service, they must be returned to their original position and properly fastened.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........5 CABLECARD ........92 DIGITAL CABLE READY (DCR) ....92 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....6 CEA-NCTA AGREEMENT ......92 OVERVIEW ............ 6 TERMS ............93 POWER CAUTION ......... 6 VENDORS ........... 93 ELECTRICAL SAFETY NOTICE ....7 DCR ARCHITECTURE .........
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  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW 1. Read these instructions and the instructions in owners and service manuals. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7.

  • Page 6: Electrical Safety Notice

    SAFETY Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appliance. ELECTRICAL SAFETY NOTICE Many electrical and mechanical parts in this chassis have special safety-related characteristics.
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  • Page 8: Model Specifications

    MODEL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL SPECIFICATIONS This section covers some of the past and present LG and Zenith Plasma Display Panel (PDP) TVs and monitors. All models support computer input and RS-232, but not all models support High Definition (HD) input. Most PDPs feature similar features and specifications. Some of the newer (2005+) models have built-in ATSC tuners and support CableCARD .

  • Page 9: Model Number Formats

    R = CRT 4 = 2004 6 = Consumer Rear Projo D = Micro Display OLDER LG PRODUCTS M U – 5 0 P Z 9 0 V Old LG Structure: Options Product Type H = High Altitude M= Monitor...
  • Page 10 MODEL SPECIFICATIONS 2005 LG/ZENITH PRODUCTS Current (2005) LG & Zenith Structure: 6 0 P Y 2 D R Options R = DVR Feature V = DVD A = 4:3 Product Type Screen Size C = Commercial P = 16:9 R= NTSC Tuner...

  • Page 11: Serial Number Formats

    E,F=2 digit Secret Code G-K=Sequential number (Some MWO models such as “SMB6500B” and “SMB6500W” have 6-digit sequential number from G-L.) Product: LG (Goldstar) Brand (Some Products after January 2004) 3) @ A B C D E F G @=Year A=Month (1-9: Jan – Sep., O: Oct, N: Nov, D: Dec)
  • Page 12 G-K=Sequential number Product: Zenith Brand TV/TVCR (Orion, Hatzlachh OEM Product) 8) EXCEPTION Model: R5000 (Room Air-Con) NEW LG SERIAL NUMBER STRUCTURE (2004+) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 \____/ \__/ \__/ \______________/ à...

  • Page 13: Installation

    INSTALLATION INSTALLATION GROUNDING Ensure that you connect the earth ground wire to prevent possible electric shock. If grounding methods are not possible, have a qualified electrician install a separate circuit breaker. Do not try to ground the unit by connecting it to telephone wires, lightening rods, or gas pipes. PLACEMENT The TV can be installed in various ways such as on a wall, or 2 inches...

  • Page 14: General Mounting

    INSTALLATION GENERAL MOUNTING The chart below gives screw sizes needed to mount our plasma units to most wall mounts. The design of the mount may require longer or shorter screws than the length indicated below. Lengh is in the far right column. Use 25mm screws for the 42” and 50” plasma models and 15mm for the 60” models.

  • Page 15: Operation

    OPERATION OPERATION This section covers basic TV functions and operation. Refer to the owners manual for additional information. NOTE: The DVR (Digital Video Recorder), DCR (Digital Cable Ready) and TV Guide features are not discussed in this section, they each have their own section near the end of this manual.
  • Page 16 OPERATION TIP: The EZ Scan function will re-add previously deleted channels to the “Channel Map”. In order to maintain Channel Map preferences, the manual scan option should be used for individual channel additions. MANUAL SCAN The Manual Scan option allows users to manually add channels to the “Channel Map” without having to perform a complete scan.
  • Page 17 OPERATION 1. Press MENU on the Remote Control or Front Controls. 2. Use the buttons to highlight the SETUP Menu (1 Menu) and press 3. Use the buttons to highlight DTV Signal (4 Item). 4. Use the or ENTER buttons to display the DTV Signal Meter. 5.

  • Page 18: Video Menu

    OPERATION 7. Press EXIT to completely exit the On-Screen Menu or MENU to return to the previous menu. NOTE: Not all inputs are available for Sub Input at all times. When the Main Input being used is a digital type, the available Sub Inputs are Analog Broadcast, Video, and Front Video. When the Main Input being used is an analog type, the available Sub Inputs are DTV, Analog, Video, and Front Video.
  • Page 19 OPERATION MANUAL PICTURE CONTROL The Manual Picture Control option allows users to set individual picture controls such as Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness, and Color Temperature. The Manual Picture Controls should be used to properly set the display once it is in a users home. The environment around the display will affect the perceived quality of the display.
  • Page 20 OPERATION color is set too high, predominant colors, such as red, will bloom and bleed, causing white to appear pink, and yellow to appear orange. When color is set too low, the entire image will appear more gray than colored, with the extreme lower limit resulting in a Black & White picture. To properly set the Color Level, lower the color setting to the point where colors begin to appear gray.

  • Page 21: Audio Menu

    OPERATION AUDIO MENU The Audio Menu provides access to all of the services and options for Sound adjustment. AUDIO LANGUAGE The Audio Language setting allows a default language to be specified for any digital broadcasts that might have alternate audio languages. 1.
  • Page 22 OPERATION MANUAL SOUND CONTROL Balance – The balance control is used to adjust the level of the left and right TV speakers. In normal conditions, the balance control should be set to the middle (even) position. If the main viewing position is not centered with the TV, adjust to balance control so that the speaker farther from the main viewing position is has a higher level.

  • Page 23: Time Menu

    OPERATION 6. Press EXIT to completely exit the On-Screen Menu or MENU to return to the previous menu. STEREO / SAP SETUP (NON-MENU OPTION) This TV can receive both MTS stereo programs and any SAP (Secondary Audio Program) signal that may be present.
  • Page 24 OPERATION NOTE: The Manual Clock option is not available if TVGOS has been setup. TIMER The timer functions allow the TV to automatically turn on or off at specified times. OFF TIMER 1. Press MENU on the Remote Control or Front Controls 2.

  • Page 25: Option Menu

    OPERATION TIP: Pressing the SLEEP button on the Remote Control will also activate the Sleep Timer function. Once activated, each subsequent press of the SLEEP button will change the time interval (10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240 minutes, or off). AUTO OFF The Auto Off function, when activated, will automatically turn the TV off if there is no input signal for 10 minutes.
  • Page 26 OPERATION 4. Use the / buttons to select Off or On 5. Press ENTER to save the selection 6. Press EXIT to completely exit the On-Screen Menu or MENU to return to the previous menu. NOTE: Cinema 3:2 Mode only operates in 480i mode. CAPTION Closed Captions are included in the NTSC and ATSC television signals to provide text of dialog spoken in the program.
  • Page 27 OPERATION CAPTION OPTION The Caption Option setting is only available when the incoming signal is a DTV broadcast and if the settings within the PSIP signal (provided by the broadcaster) allow alteration of the caption display. When available, the caption text may be altered by size, font, and color. Size –...

  • Page 28: Movie Rating System

    OPERATION 4. Use the buttons to highlight the desired system and press 5. Use the buttons to set the desired blocking 6. Press ENTER to save the selection 7. Press EXIT to completely exit the On-Screen Menu or MENU to return to the previous menu.
  • Page 29 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS INTRODUCTION This section will present the internal layout of some new PDP models and, the digital and tuner PCBs. The Power supply and panel drive PCBs will then be presented. Below are some typical voltages. Note that different models and different panels will vary from this chart (If you change a panel, the new panel may not be the same as the one originally in the unit).
  • Page 30 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS PCB LAYOUT 60PY2DR LAYOUT Sub Cover Accessing the Digital PCB or the Tuner PCB is made easier than on past units by removing the sub back cover. The whole back can be removed while the unit is on the original stand. Secondary Primary Z-Drive...

  • Page 31: Circuit Descriptions

    CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS 50PX4DR LAYOUT SMPS Control Tuner Digital 50PC1DR LAYOUT Squirrel cage fan SMPS SMPS Control Tuner Digital Tuner Digital NOTE: This fan does not startup when the unit is powered on from a cold start for 2-3 minuets. Plasma Training Adjustments...

  • Page 32: Digital Pcb

    CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS DIGITAL PCB The digital board below is from the 60PY2DR, other models may differ slightly. The digital PCB provides Digital Signal Processing (dsp) and controls the state of each FET on each DRIVER B/D with R, G, B, each with 8bit input. This board contains the Cablecard slot and supporting buffers which are shared with the Cablecard while it is in operation due to the data flow from the cable headend to the card.
  • Page 33 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS SPDIF_BYPASS_SEL HD2_DAC_SCK/LRCK AH_SPDIFCLK Plasma Training Adjustments...
  • Page 34 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS Plasma Training Adjustments...

  • Page 35: Tuner Pcb

    CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS TUNER PCB TUNERS JACK PACK ANT IN CABLE INPUT A tuner is a device to adjust the resonant frequency of an antenna or transmission line to work most efficiently at one frequency or band of frequencies. Most tuners do all the low level demodulation needed to convert a radio signal into an on-screen image using a hardware DSP chip or ASIC;...
  • Page 36 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS Plasma Training Adjustments...

  • Page 37: Power Supply

    CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS POWER SUPPLY MAIN STANDBY SMPS 60PY2DR P801 MAIN SMPS PCB 60PY2DR P805 Plasma Training Adjustments...
  • Page 38 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS VA ADJUSTMENT 60PY2DR The VA adjustment on the main SMPS has no designated test point. The DVM will have to be connected to P805 pin 9 or 10 and the negative lead to chassis ground. Refer to the panel label for the correct setting.
  • Page 39 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS P805 50PX4DR SMPS P801 50PX4DR SMPS ADJUSTMENTS VCC Adjusment to adjust StandBy voltages at P801 VA ADJUSTMENT 50PX4DR VA adjustment use P805 pin 9 or 10 and chassis ground to test Plasma Training Adjustments...
  • Page 40 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS P805 50PC1DR SMPS VS adjustment VA adjustment 50PC1DR SMPS ADJUSTMENTS Test points are from P805 pin 8, 9 or 10 for VS to chassis ground. For VA, P805 pin 1 or 2 to chassis ground. Refer to the panel label for the correct settings.
  • Page 41 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS 50PC1DR POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM Plasma Training Adjustments...
  • Page 42 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS Plasma Training Adjustments...
  • Page 43 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS 50PC1DR DATA BLOCK DIAGRAM Plasma Training Adjustments...

  • Page 44: Panel Drive Boards

    CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS PANEL DRIVE BOARDS Y-SUSTAIN Y-DRIVE Function: Connected to Scan (Y) electrode and FPC to operate Scan and Sustain. Supply a wave form that energizes the horizontal electrode sequentially. Generates a potential difference between GND and Vpp only in scan period. Brightness and addresses of the pixels comes from this board. Driver Driver Array...
  • Page 45 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS Below are test points for the Y-Drive PCB. It is best to use chassis ground for this scope reading. Use the ground below when measuring DC voltage. Vsetup Adjustment. Adjusts DC Voltage. Test Point Test Point Ground 60PY2DR MAIN Y-DRIVE During normal operation the Vsc at this testpoint is +75Vdc and -Vy is -84Vdc.
  • Page 46 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS MAIN Y-DRIVE RAMP_DN WAVEFORM ER_DN WAVEFORM RAMP_UP WAVEFORM ER-UP WAVEFORM SUS_UP WAVEFORM SUS_DN WAVEFORM Plasma Training Adjustments...
  • Page 47 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS Z-SUSTAIN Function: Connected to Sustain (Z) electrode and FPC to operate Sustain. Make the SUSTAIN PULSE and ERASE PULSE that generates SUSTAIN discharge in the panel by receiving the LOGIC signal from the CONTROL B/D. Composed with IPM, FET, DIODE, electrolytic capacitor, E/R coil. Z_BIAS SUS_DN SUS_UP...
  • Page 48 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS Earlier version of the Z-SUS PCB. Variable resistance of Z RAMP waveform. ZER_UP Waveforms for P1 ZER_DN Vs_CON taken from model ZSUS_UP 50DC1D on the next ZSUS_DN Z_BIAS page. ZO_DUM1 103.0 VDC to chassis ground Z-Bias Adjustment Plasma Training Adjustments...
  • Page 49 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS Waveforms for P1 taken from model 50DC1D. From the screen print (P1) as pin one and the black wire as Pin 12. PIN2 PIN3 PIN1 PIN4 PIN5 PIN6 PIN7 PIN8 PIN9 PIN10 PIN11 PIN12 Plasma Training Adjustments...
  • Page 50 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS X BOARD The X board receives a LOGIC signal from the CONTROL B/D and controls the ADDRESS PULSE (generates Address discharge) by an ON/OFF operation, and supplies the waveform to COF(data). Signal part Power part Lift up lock. Pull COF as shown by arrow.
  • Page 51 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS SIGNAL CONTROL Signal processing (Contour noise, reduction) controls the state of each FET on each DRIVER B/D with R, G, B each with 8bit input (Uses 3.3V/5V 2 kinds of power ). This PCB controls all aspects of the PDP panel.

  • Page 52: Plasma Panel

    ① Model Name 6#### ① ② Bar Code (Code 128, Contains the manufacture No.) ② ③ Manufacture No. ④ The trade name of LG Electronics ⑦ ③ 402K242V6000266.ASLGA ⑤ Manufactured date (Year & Month) 2004.02 ⑥ The place Origin ④...

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING This section addresses problems you may encounter. This section should be used in conjunction with the Circuit Descriptions. There may be adjustments required after changing a board or component, Refer to the Circuit Descriptions section. Again, the DVR (Digital Video Recorder), DCR (Digital Cable Ready) and TV Guide features are not discussed in this section, they each have their own section near the end of this manual.

  • Page 54: Z-Sustain Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Z-SUSTAIN TROUBLESHOOTING Check the output of X1 (normal is 100 MHZ). The DC/DC converter makes 5V,Va,Vs,Vset_up,Vsc which is essential for each B/D. There is no separated DC/DC B/D in model our later plasma models. They are embedded DC/DC circuits as part of another PCB as seen below. Y_DRIVE PCB NOTE: Use a DVM as shown below set to diode check either forward or reverse bias to check the drive IC.

  • Page 55: Troubleshoothing The Cof Ics

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTHING THE COF ICS COF is Chip On Film. If any of the tests indicate the junction is shorted or leaking, the adjacent COF IC is defective. As a result the PDP panel will have to be replaced. Each resistor is a 10.2 - 10.8 ohm resistor.

  • Page 56: White Balance Adjustment

    TROUBLESHOOTING WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT Using a CP5000u or CA210 or an equivelent color analyzer. Set the unit to the following settings to set the white balance. (1) HEAT RUN at least 30 minutes by pressing the Power only Key on the Service Remote Control and adjust.

  • Page 57: Memory Card Errors

    TROUBLESHOOTING MEMORY CARD ERRORS Message Note Unable to create folder. Reached maximum number of folders. Maximum number of folder is 30. Unable to create folder. No disk space. HDD is full. Must delete a program/photo/music before record. First stop copying and retry M/C eject. Cannot eject while copy operation is in progress Copy protected.

  • Page 58: Disassembly

    DISASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY PREPARATION Prepare a clean surface with protective padding and place the unit face down on the surface. The area necessary to perform the panel replacement should equal approximately 4 times the panel size. Use extreme caution handling the unit to avoid damaging the front glass filter panel. Tools required to complete the replacement: 1) Electric or cordless screwdriver with a #2 Phillips head screwdriver bit.
  • Page 59 DISASSEMBLY BOARD REMOVAL 4) Remove the four (4) mounting screws used to secure the module housing containing the Digital and Analog boards. 5) Disconnect the AC input to the power supply board, connector P801 and Main power switch board connector P802. 6) Remove mounting screws shown in the picture, to remove the AC power cord socket.
  • Page 60 DISASSEMBLY 8) Disconnect the cables P203 and P204 they are the speaker connectors. 9) Disconnect the Fan power connectors P704 and P705. 10) Remove the black fiberglass tape securing cable connection P201, and disconnect the cable. 11) Disconnect P801, P802, and P803 from the power supply board. 12) Disconnect the cable from connector P300 on the digital board.
  • Page 61 DISASSEMBLY PANEL REMOVAL At this point, replace the panel if it has been determined to be defective and replacement is necessary. 1) Remove the four (4) screws that retain the panel to the front cabinet assembly. 2) Remove the support rails screws indicated. Removing these screws will release the panel from the cabinet.
  • Page 62 DISASSEMBLY INSTALL REPLACEMENT PANEL Preparing the new panel for installation is the same process as removal of the defective panel, but it is performed in reverse. 1) Remove the new panel from the carton it was received in, and place the panel on an elevated surface.
  • Page 63 DISASSEMBLY INSTALL THE DIGITAL VSC BOARD 1) Locate the assembly shown, and place it back on the support rails of the unit. Place the assembly in the correct location so that the screw holes line up correctly. 2) Install the four (4) screws in the frame securing it to the support rails.
  • Page 64 DISASSEMBLY 12) Reinstall the Main Power switch into the cabinet assembly using the two (2) screws that were removed from the bracket during disassembly. 13) Reconnect the Power Switch cable connected to P801 to the power supply connector P810. Connect the AC input cable socket wire leads to connector P802 of the power switch. 14) Use the nylon cable ties to secure all loose wiring.

  • Page 65: Disassembly Of The 2Dr Models

    DISASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY OF THE 2DR MODELS These instructions refer to the 50PY2DR and 60PY2DR TOOLS REQUIRED 1) Electric or cordless screwdriver with a #2 Phillips head screwdriver bit. 2) Digital Multi-meter 3) Non magnetic potentiometer adjustment tool / blade 4) Diagonal cutters 5) Nylon cable ties Note: Remember to observe ESD Safety precautions when handling electronic printed circuit boards and replacing the plasma display panel.
  • Page 66 DISASSEMBLY 4) Remove the four (4) mounting screws, used to secure the module housing containing the Digital and Analog boards. 5) Disconnect the AC input to the power supply board, connector PN1B. 6) Disconnect the Side-Audio Video cable from connector P100, of the Analog control board connection.
  • Page 67 DISASSEMBLY 7) Disconnect the cables P202, P203, P204 and P205, they are the speaker connectors. 8) Disconnect the Fan power connectors, CN1701, CN1702, and CN1703. 9) Remove the black fiberglass tape securing cable connectionCN1300, and disconnect the cable. Plasma Training Disassembly...
  • Page 68 DISASSEMBLY 10) Disconnect P802, P803, P804 and P805 from the power supply board. 11) Remove the complete signal board assembly, as a single piece. 12) Set the assembly aside. Place it in an area where it is protected from damage while unattached to the unit.
  • Page 69 DISASSEMBLY PANEL REMOVAL 1) Remove the eight (8) screws that retain the panel and support rails to the front cabinet assembly. 2) Remove the support rail screws indicated. Removing these screws will release the panel from the cabinet. 3) Using the support rails, lift the defective panel up and out of the cabinet. 4) Place the defective panel on a flat padded surface away from the cabinet.
  • Page 70 DISASSEMBLY INSTALL REPLACEMENT PANEL Prepare a clean surface with protective padding and place the unit face down on the surface. The area necessary to perform the panel replacement should equal approximately 4 times the panel size. Use extreme caution handling the unit to avoid damaging the front glass filter panel. 1) Remove the new panel from the carton it was received in, and place the panel on an elevated surface.
  • Page 71 DISASSEMBLY 7) Reconnect the cable from the digital board connector P301, to the Digital VSC board connector CN1300. 8) Reconnect the cable from Digital VSC board connector CN1700 to the Power Supply connector P803. 9) Reconnect the cable from Analog / Tuner board connector P201 to the Power Supply connector P802.
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  • Page 73: Software Updates

    SOFTWARE UPDATES SOFTWARE UPDATES UPDATES VIA MEMORY CARD Firmware can be updated using a memory card on newer PDP TVs that feature a memory card reader. When a memory card is inserted, the TV will look for any firmware updates located on the card. If it doesn’t find an update newer than the version on the TV, it displays the normal media menu for displaying photos or playing music from the card.
  • Page 74 1) Copy the Firmware update to the memory card. This has already been done for you if the card came from LG Customer Service. The firmware file will have the file extension “.epk”. Only copy the firmware update for your model TV.
  • Page 75 SOFTWARE UPDATES UPDATE INSTUCTIONS - EXPERT METHOD Expert Mode will allow any firmware version on the card to be loaded into the TV. This allows an older version of the firmware to be loaded when needed. 1) Copy the Firmware update to the memory card. The firmware file will have the file extension “.epk”.

  • Page 76: Firmware Updates Via Serial Cable

    FIRMWARE UPDATES VIA SERIAL CABLE USING THE TERATERM SOFTWARE There are currently two methods used to updatethe firmware on LG PDPs using TeraTerm. The most common is listed first. Refer to the Service Bulletin for which method should be used. Both require a null modem cable.
  • Page 77 SOFTWARE UPDATES ALTERNATE DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS 1. Turn on your laptop PC 2. Connect a null modem serial cable between laptop computer and TV. 3. Turn on TV. 4. Change baud rate of TV to “115200” using instart key on “adjust remocon” 5.

  • Page 78: Firmware Updates Via Mds

    SOFTWARE UPDATES FIRMWARE UPDATES VIA MDS 1) Start > Program > MDS > MDS Click * Press power on the service remote before you start the MDS program. 2) Click on OK. 3) Item 1 below Select Correct Model 4) Item 2 below Open Browse & Select source file (ROM) is usually the only file needed to upgrade the software.
  • Page 79 SOFTWARE UPDATES Plasma Training Software Updates...

  • Page 80: Using Lgids And Gprobe

    SOFTWARE UPDATES USING LGIDS AND GPROBE 1. On your desktop right click on My Computer or access My Computer from the start menu. 2. Left click on Properties. 3. Left click on the Hardware tab. 4. Left click on (Device Manager...) Check the Availability of Serial Port under “Ports”...
  • Page 81 SOFTWARE UPDATES Select the GProbe connection by clicking the icon as below: Gprobe Connection Setup Plasma Training Software Updates...
  • Page 82 SOFTWARE UPDATES Left click on the Connection Settings icon and check the settings tab for Port under “Connection Tab”as shown in figure. Click the Serial tab for checking other configurations as shown in figure. Port: COM1, Baud Rate: 115200. Plasma Training Software Updates...
  • Page 83 SOFTWARE UPDATES Install \42PM1M-42PM3MV\LGIDS_Ver[1].83\Setup.exe. After successful installation create the shortcut on the desktop by clicking on Start, scrol up to programs, move the curser to the right and scrol till you see (LGIDS), to the right you will see . When you right click on this icon scroll up to (Send To) and left click on the (Desktop (create shortcut)).
  • Page 84 SOFTWARE UPDATES If “COM1Port” is connected it will display the message under Communication as: Connection Port: COM1 Baud Rate: 115200 Clock here to locate the batch file you want to load into the unit. Now select the new configurations. ROM Download: Batch file : CORTEZ_2M.flm as shown in the figure.

  • Page 85: Control Pcb Software Update

    • Keep the jig away from any PCB to prevent damage to the jig or the PCB. NOTE: To Acquire this jig call technical support for model and problem evaluation. This jig will have to be returned to LG. Plasma Training Software Updates...
  • Page 86 SOFTWARE UPDATES Mount support NOTE:: This connector is under the fan. P151 P204 Front Keyboard Connector P100 AC Power retainer Selecting the correct file Connect the cable from the jig here on the control PCB. This ID will be found on a label on the Control PCB Be sure the panel model you select on the jig matches the label on the control board.
  • Page 87 SOFTWARE UPDATES Panel model Rom version File location Panel model Rom version File location The File location will not appear on the label on the control PCB. • Turn the power to the jig ON • Use the MODEL up or down to select the correct file. *To use the MODEL up/down keys.
  • Page 88 SOFTWARE UPDATES •When the TV is in the ON state these additional LED’s will be lit. Control PCB This LED will be blinking Connector to JIG (P101) What will be seen during the update. Press and hold the (AUTO) button for 3 seconds and release the (AUTO) button. Within a few seconds the display will indicate (ERASING) and the LED will be flashing green.
  • Page 89 SOFTWARE UPDATES If the update is sucessful the display will appear as below: This light will blink during update and become solid when done if successful. OK will be displayed after Verify is completed. • Switch the TV OFF and remove AC power. •...
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  • Page 91: Cablecard

    CABLECARD CABLECARD DIGITAL CABLE READY (DCR) A “plug-and-play” DTV is a television that you can plug directly into your cable system and receive analog and most digital cable services without the need for a set-top box. The cable and consumer electronics industries have dubbed these types of televisions “digital cable ready”...

  • Page 92: Terms

    CABLECARD • DCR TV can receive: * Off-air HD/HD through cable * Off-air/Cable Analog & Digital • But, DCR TV doesn’t support: * VOD, Impulse PPV * EPG service provided by MSO TERMS CEA: Consumer Electronics Association NCTA: National Cable & Telecommunications Association POD: Point-Of-Deployment UDCP: Uni-Directional Cable Product, UDRD : Uni-Directional Receiving Device DCR: Digital Cable Ready...

  • Page 93: Dcr Architecture

    CABLECARD DCR ARCHITECTURE Cable Demod Video Out Tuner Ch-3/4 Out Multimedia NTSC Inband Processor S-Video Out 6 MHz -NTSC coder L/R Out -Graphics Decode processor QPSK AC-3 Out A V D QPSK CP Decrypt HDMI/DVI Out & Demux SPTS 1394A + CP - User I/F - Functions Decrypt...
  • Page 94 This allows the customer who purchases an HD ready TV that is capable of processing QAM to recieve a few HD channels thru the cable system. In LG units there are two ways the channels are displayed, as 2 part channels (EX: 107-1) and as single part channels EX: 107.

  • Page 95: In-Band/Oob Specification

    CABLECARD IN-BAND/OOB SPECIFICATION In Band Analog FAT/QAM Frequency 5 MHz 54Mhz 70Mhz 130Mhz 450/550Mhz 864Mhz 42Mhz MPEG-2 OOB FDC RS Coding Downstream Interleaving QPSK Trellis Code 64/256QAM Bit Rate : 1.544/2.048/3.088Mbps 1. HeadEnd Sends Cable Channel Info (SI) OOB RDC through this band Upstream QPSK...

  • Page 96: Cable Menu & Mmi

    CABLECARD CABLE MENU & MMI MMI = Man Machine Interface. SA CABLECARD Using Cable Menu, user can check status of various CableCARD functions. The lists of this menu vary depending on the CableCARD manufacturer. MMI Example: SA CableCARD case CableCARD uses MMI (Man Machine Interface) function to communicate with the user. - CableCARD displays various user notification information through MMI window - Host/CableCARD ID information Plasma Training...
  • Page 97 CABLECARD - the error reporting of Host’s certification data. MOTOROLA CABLECARD - FDC(OOB) tune frequency & EMM provider ID - OOB rx tune status - # of received OOB msg: It increases once tuned on - Result after trying Hunt : After manual OOB tuning, it is showing that tuning was successful, that tune frequency is 104.200, and that EMM provider ID is 1.
  • Page 98 CABLECARD - CableCARD unit address: This is the unit address the cable company will use to address data to this specific unit. - State: CA Authorization. If subscriber already in subscription for the channel, it shows Subscribed. That is, it could be changed for each channel tuned. - ECM PID from current channel.

  • Page 99: Digital Certificates Data

    CABLECARD DIGITAL CERTIFICATES DATA • Every TV and CableCARD has Digital Certificates Data to identify itself. * Host/CableCARD ID is determined from the value of individual Digital Certificates Data. CableCARD side invalid Certificate “Please call your cable operator and report an invalid CableCARD” error message will be displayed. •...

  • Page 100: Host Diagnostics

    CABLECARD HOST DIAGNOSTICS • To check the state of various TV functions related to the CableCARD, uses Host Diagnostic menu. - press Menu->CABLE->”0"->”0"->”0" to get into Host Diagnostics menu. - Cable Channel List’s status - FAT, FDC status - H/W & F/W version CableCARD Firmware Upgrade From the Headend to the Cablecard.

  • Page 101: Cable Card Troubleshooting

    CABLECARD CABLE CARD TROUBLESHOOTING Plasma Training CableCARD...
  • Page 102 CABLECARD Plasma Training CableCARD...
  • Page 103 CABLECARD Error Condition Failure Mechanism CableCARD or Write Error (WE) occurs after completion of any transfer from LGE DTV to Cable CARD LGE DTV Read Error (RE) occurs after completion of any CableCARD or transfer from Cable CARD to LGE DTV LGE DTV CableCARD fails to respond to any request CableCARD...
  • Page 104 CABLECARD The following chart will help as a guide to troubleshoot Cablecard related problems. Operation Good Result Else Problem Plug in CableCARD Screen displays 1) Re-insert card CableCARD Inserted 2) Try another card >Defective card slot Check Pairing Menu > Cable > CableCard Pairing CableCard™: must not be If all zeros, card defective...
  • Page 105 CABLECARD Cable Operation Confirmation (1) Confirm that the Cable Card is inserted in the slot. (2) Enter the EZ adjust menu by pressing the Adjust key on the Service Remote Control (S R/C). (3) Go to number 2 Cable Check and press the Right key (%). (4) Confirm items below.

  • Page 106: In-Home Troubleshooting

    CABLECARD IN-HOME TROUBLESHOOTING 1. It is recommended that installers bring along a couple of CableCARDs for troubleshooting, This will help eliminate the CableCARD as a possible problem during the installation. 2. Before installing the CableCARD, installers should check that the Digital Cable Ready (DCR), also referred to as a HOST, is functional without a CableCARD.
  • Page 107 CABLECARD 7. Check the CableCARD menu options. If the second CableCARD fails to bring up the User Interface screen, the technician should refer to the diagnostic menus on the DCR for further troubleshooting. The technician can pull up the User Interface screen manually through the menu choices. The customer should provide the User Manual, so the technician can easily navigate through the DCR TV menu screens.
  • Page 108 Cable Channel List: Ready b. CableCard: Inserted c. FDC status (OOB Status):Lock d. SNR(Signal to Noise Ratio): higher than 12 dB is normal range, The table below describes how to check status in the LG DCR TV. Plasma Training CableCARD...

  • Page 109: Cablecard Troubleshooting

    CABLECARD CABLECARD TROUBLESHOOTING HOST DIAGNOSTICS This Menu is only active on Cablecard ready units. Accessing Host Diagnostics: 1. Press Menu on the customer’s remote. 2. Press the up or down arrow key to highlight CABLE. 3. Press the 0 key three times. Scroll up and down this menu by using the up and down arrow keys.
  • Page 110 CABLECARD This indicates the state of the IEE1394 and DVI ports and connection settings. The meter below shows we are looking for 104.20Mhz. What we find is the signal is shifted slightly. This indicates the signal is not centered on 104.20Mhz. The OOB tuner is told to look for the data on 104.20Mhz but the data is actualy on 104.25Mhz.

  • Page 111: Built-In Digital Video Recorder (Dvr)

    BUILT-IN DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER (DVR) OVERVIEW This HDD is not exchangeable with an HDD purchased from any retail outlet. The programs and formatting are encrypted and written special for this product. The reason is CP (Copy Protection). The laws governing force CE (Consumer Manufacturers) to design products this way to protect programs from copyrite violations.
  • Page 112 HDD RELATED ERRORS (TIMER RECORDING) Message Message Note Note Timer recording cannot start due to HDD error. Timer recording cannot start due to HDD error. HDD problem. Bad sector or bad connection or other HDD problem. Bad sector or bad connection or other Timer recording cannot start due to bad signal.
  • Page 113 HDD RELATED ERRORS CONTINUED (PROGRAM ERRORS) Message - From Gemstar Guide PlayList Message - From Gemstar Guide PlayList Note Note Cannot play Recorded Program due to bad sector. Do you want to Cannot play Recorded Program due to bad sector. Do you want to HDD bad sector.
  • Page 114 HDD RECORDING ERRORS Message Message Note Note Recording halts due to HDD problem. Recording halts due to HDD problem. HDD problem. Recording stops HDD problem. Recording stops Stop recording due to copy protection. Stop recording due to copy protection. Copy protection detected during recording. Copy protection detected during recording.
  • Page 115 HDD RECOVERY Message Message Note Note Bad sector occurred in critical regions of photo drive. Do you want to format Bad sector occurred in critical regions of photo drive. Do you want to format Bad sector. Format photo-list Bad sector. Format photo-list photo drive? photo drive? Bad sector occurred in critical regions of music drive.
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  • Page 117: Tv Guide

    TV GUIDE TV GUIDE OVERVIEW TV Guide loge Current Service Label Service bar Time slot Video Window Title Info button Info box Panel Ad and Panel Menu Entry Remind icon Channel loge High light Remind icon Video Window - Displays TV video while The TV INFO Button - Indicates you can cycles through Guide On Screen system is displayed.

  • Page 118: System Info

    TV GUIDE If the customer has a unit with TVGOS and requires a cable box due to PPV (Pay Per View) or VOD (Video On Demand) and they desire to use TVGOS they will have to split the cable from the wall. One leg of the splitter will have to go to the cablebox and the other will have to go to the TV.
  • Page 119 TV GUIDE (recordable host) is letting you know the unit has the ability to record programs without the need or use of any other device. This unit has an HDD (Hard Disk Drive). If the unit was setup for a VCR to be used as the recording device then, this would display VCR.

  • Page 120: System Flowchart

    TV GUIDE SYSTEM FLOWCHART TV Guide On Screen (TVGOS) SetUp TV Guide On Screen (TVGOS) Reminder Setup TVGOS now Country? Enter 5-digit Welcome Screen Zip Code Canada Cable Remind me to set up Don’t remind me System Enter 6-digit later again Used? Postal Code...
  • Page 122  Copyright 2004 LG Electronics, Inc. Printed in the USA...

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