Panasonic CT-26WX15N Service Manual

Color Television
CT-26WX15N
CT-26WX15UN
GN1M
Please file and use this manual together with the main service manual for Model CT-32HL44J, Order No. MTNC040418C1. A complete parts list and schematics are included in this
simplified service manual.
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1 Safety precautions

General guidelines
An isolation transformer should always be used during the servicing of a receiver whose chassis is not isolated from AC power line. Use a transformer of adequate power rating as this
protects the technician from accidents resulting in personal injury from electrical shocks. It will also protect the receiver from being damaged by accidental shorting that may occur during
servicing.
When servicing, observe the original lead dress, especially in the high voltage circuit. Replace all damaged parts (also parts that show signs of overheating.)
Always replace protective devices, such as fish paper, isolation resistors and capacitors, and shields after servicing the receiver. Use only manufacturer's recommended rating for fuses,
circuits breakers, etc.
High potentials are present when this receiver is operating. Operation of the receiver without the rear cover introduces danger for electrical shock. Servicing should not be performed by
anyone who is not thoroughly familiar with the necessary precautions when servicing high voltage equipment.
Extreme care should be practiced when handling the picture tube. Rough handling may cause it to implode due to atmospheric pressure. (14.7 lbs per sq. in.). Do not nick or scratch the
glass or subject it to any undue pressure. When handling, use safety goggles and heavy gloves for protection. Discharge the picture tube by shorting the anode to chassis ground (not to
the cabinet or to other mounting hardware). When discharging connect cold ground (i.e. dag ground lead) to the anode with a well insulated wire or use a grounding probe.Avoid
prolonged exposure at close range to unshielded areas of the picture tube to prevent exposure to x ray radiation.
The test picture tube used for servicing the chassis at the bench should incorporate safety glass and magnetic shielding. The safety glass provide shielding for the tube viewing area
against x ray radiation as well as implosion. The magnetic shield limits the x ray radiation around the bell of the picture tube in addition to the restricting magnetic effects. When using a
picture tube test jig for service, ensure that the jig is capable of handling 50kV without causing x ray radiation.
Before returning a serviced receiver to the owner, the service technician must thoroughly test the unit to ensure that is completely safe to operate. Do not use a line isolation transformer
when testing.
Leakage current cold check
Unplug the A.C. cord and connect a jumper between the two plug prongs.Measure the resistance between the jumpered AC plug and expose metallic parts such as screwheads, antenna
terminals, control shafts, etc. If the exposed metallic part has a return path to the chassis, the reading should be between 240k and 5.2M . If the exposed metallic part does not have a
return path to the chassis, the reading should be infinite.
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