IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE There are special parts used in Panasonic LCD Projectors which are important for safety. These parts are shaded on the schematic diagram. It is essential that these critical parts should be replaced with manufacturer’s specified parts to prevent shock, fire, or other hazards.
TABLE OF CONTENTS COVER PAGE ■ 1. Safety Precautions 2. Specifications SECTION 1 <Service Information> ■ 1. The name of each part 2. OSD Menu Navigation 3. Extend mode (EXT OPTION menu) 4. External Control 5. Notification for service operation 6.
1. Safety Precautions 1.1. General Guidelines - For continued safety, no modification of any circuit must be attempted. - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet before disassembling this projector. - Use correctly the supplied power cord and must ground it. - It is advisable to use an isolation transformer in the AC power line before the service.
2. Specifications *1 : Measurement, measuring conditions and method of notation all comply with ISO21118 international standards. *2 : For details of video signals that can be projected using this projector, refer to “List of compatible signals” of Operating Instructions.
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*1 : HD/SYNC, and VD terminals do not accept tri-level sync signals. *2 : Average value. Weight varies for each product..
SECTION 1 < Service Information > PT-AE8000U Model No. PT-AT6000E PT-AE8000EA / AE8000EH / AE8000EZ CONTENTS 1. The name of each part ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ INF-2 1.1. Projector body 1.2. Control panel 1.3. Rear terminals 1.4. Remote control 2. OSD Menu Navigation ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ INF-4 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・...
3. Extend mode (EXT OPTION menu) This projector has extend mode "EXT OPTION" menu in addition to standard on-screen menus. This mode has Self-Check function, Test Pattern and other functions for Service. 3. 1. Procedure to open / close "EXT OPTION" menu. 1.
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Cumulative usage time (conversion for LAMP POWER "NOMAL" time) and Number of LAMP ON times "Current number : Last reset : Reset of last but one" 4.STATUS ・Display version of each software and each data. STATUS MODEL TYPE PT-AE8000U SERIAL NUMBER SA******* DYNAMIC GAMMA UNIFORMITY -------- SOFT VERSION -------- MAIN 1.00...
4. External Controls of SERIAL Connection The serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the projector can be controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connecter. 4.
4. 5. Basic format Data streaming from the computer will start with STX, and proceed to command, parameter and end with ETX. Parameters can be added as necessary. : Command Parameter Start byte(02h) 3 bytes 1 byte 1byte - 4 bytes End (03h) ・The projector can not receive any command for 10 seconds after the lamp is switched on.
5. Notification for service operation 5. 1. Before service operation 5. 1. 1. LCD panel 1. The display unit of this projector comprises three LCD panels. Although an LCD panel is a product of high precision technology, some of the pixels on the projected image may be missing or constantly lit. Please note that this is not a malfunction.
5. 2. Service 5. 2. 1. Supporting Methods The basic service policy is shown below. Service method Applied parts ・ Analyses block (* Specified components are replaced) ・ Optical Block (with projection lens) *Projection lens can not be separated from optical block. Block replacement P.C.Board replacement ・...
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5. 3. 2. Replacement procedure for lamp unit 1. Confirm that the lamp unit is cooled down completely. (More than 1 hour has passed after main power is off.) 2. Open the top cover in the direction of the arrow. 3.
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5. 3. 4. Air filter unit maintenance 1. If too much dust accumulates in the air filter the internal temperature of the projector cannot be maintained at the normal level. 2. Confirmation message is displayed on the screen, and at the same time <TEMP> illuminates red. The power is cut off automatically after a while.
6. Troubleshooting 6. 1. Summary of shut down system When the abnormality of the lamp and the abnormality of the fan occurred, possess a shut down function to make a standby state for safety promptly. Monitor LED indication Shut down Detection Presumed Factor OSD Warning Indication Power fuse...
6. 2. Troubleshooting flow * The letters in the left of inspection items indicate the P.C. Boards or Modules related to their respective descriptions. * Inspection should be done with "ON" to interlock switch. (inter lock detection) Push the interlock switch to the ON state, and paste the adhesive tape. ...
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The projector does not change from standby mode to an operating mode. (The power indicator does not change from red to green.) Confirm every connector (especially, A5) is connected Connect the connectors or install the lamp cover properly. and the lamp unit cover is installed properly. Check the connector A5(pin 14) and around them.
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Lamp does not turn ON (LAMP indicator not lit) Check each cable connection. Connect properly. Check for loose screws of lamp unit fixing. Tighten the lamp unit fixing screws (2 screws). Check IC1017 and around them. When turn on the power, Does the rotation of each fan? Check fan connector.
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Lamp does not turn ON (LAMP indicator is lit) After keeping MAIN POWER in OFF condition for 3 minutes or more, turn ON the MAIN POWER and press POWER Replace the lamp unit. button. Then confirm the lamp lights up. If the lamp goes out approximately 10 minutes after it lights up, the cumulative usage time of it exceeds 4 000 hours.
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No picture or abnormal picture is output Check each cable connection Connect properly Input a signal other than black and confirm No display of VIDEO input Follow the section "VIDEO input checks". No display of S-VIDEO input Follow the section "S-VIDEO input checks". No display of COMPUTER input Follow the section "COMPUTER input checks".
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VIDEO Input checks Check the picture out of the S-VIDEO input. Check the output waveform of L1002 (CVBS). Check L1002 and around them. Check the output waveform of IC1004 (LPF) 6pin. Check IC1004 and around them. Check the output waveform of R2014 (CVBS). Check R2014 and around them.
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COMPUTER Input checks Check the output waveform of FL1003. Check FL1003 and around them. R/Pr, G/Y, B/Pb Check the input waveform of IC1001(ADV). Check R1139-R1141, C1032-C1034 and around C1032(G/Y), C1033(R/Pr), C1034(B/Pb) them. Check the input signal of IC1001(ADV). Check R1008-IC1000(HD), R1009-IC1002(VD) R1149(HD sync), R1150(VD sync) and around them.
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HDMI Input checks Check the input signal of HDMI terminals. HDMI 1 (JK1007) : R1076-R1083 Check HDMI terminals, IC1001 and around them. HDMI 2 (JK1006) : R1068-R1075 HDMI 3 (JK1005) : R1060-R1067 Check the output waveform of IC1001(ADV). Check IC1001 and around them. R1168(HD,VD,ACT), R1169(CLK), R1164(G9) Check the output wave form of IC1046.
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Remote control does not work Check the remote control (battery) Replace remote control (battery). When remote control is operated, the signal can be Replace the A-P.C.Board. detected at IC1014 pin 32. When remote control is operated, the signal can be Replace the R1232.
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SECTION 2 <Disassembly Procedures> PT-AE8000U Model No. PT-AT6000E PT-AE8000EA / AE8000EH / AE8000EZ CONTENTS 1. Parts Location ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ DIS-2 1. 1. Electrical Parts Location (P.C.Board) 1. 2. Electrical Parts Location (Fan) 2. Disassembly Instructions ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ DIS-3 2. 1. Flowchart for Disassembly 2. 2. Removal of Top Cover 2.
1. Parts Location 1. 1. Electrical Parts Location (P.C.Board) Function summary Function summary Board Name Board Name Image processing system Temp sensor (Exhaust) / Microcomputer Control Panel Temp sensor (Air flow) Indicator LED Ballast power / Ballast control 3D-IR transmitter Power supply (DC-DC) Iris posistion sensor AC Inlet...
2. Disassembly Instructions 2. 1. Flowchart for Disassembly * Before Disassembly the projector, turn off the POWER switch and disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet. * To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedures. * When tore off sticky tapes, please use a new thing without reusing it on the occasion of assembling. * Description of the illustration may be different from the real.
2. 2. Removal of Top Cover 1. Remove the Top panel. Top panel 1) Hold the top cover as shown in the diagram. 2) While pushing the arm in the direction of the arrow (inside projector), pull out from the groove. * Attaching the top panel 1) Hold the top cover as shown in the diagram.
2. 4. Removal of Optical Block / Analysis Block 1. Remove the A-P.C.Board block according to the steps 1 through 2 in the section 2.3. "Removal of A-P.C.Board". 2. Loosen the 2 screws and remove the Lamp unit. 3. Unscrew the 1 screw and remove the V-P.C.Board. 4.
2. 5. Removal of L-P.C.Board 1. Remove the Optical block according to the steps 1 through 6 in the section 2.4. "Removal of Optical Block / Analysis Block". 2. Unscrew the 2 screws and remove the LED cover. LED cover Optical block XTBT969FJK 3.
4. Unscrew the 1 screw and remove the M3-P.C.Board. M3-P.C.Board XTBT969FJK 2. 7. Removal of PBS Array / Iris Unit 1. Remove the Analysis block according to the section 2.4. "Removal of Optical Block / Analysis Block". 2. Unscrew the 5 screws and remove the Analysis case (upper). * Can be removal of PBS Array.
2. 8. Removal of P-P.C.Board / B-P.C.Board 1. Remove the Top Cover according to the section 2.2 "Removal of Top Cover". 2. Loosen the 2 screws and remove the Lamp unit. 3. Unscrew the 3 screws and remove the Lamp house. XTBT969FJK Lamp house 4.
7. Unscrew the 2 screws and while pressing to shut each hook of the 2 resinous stands, remove the B-P.C.Board. XTBT969FJK B-P.C.Board Note : B-P.C.B 1) The direction the Power Fan install. 2) Roll the Fan cable one turn on core. Resinous stands 2.
5. Unscrew the 2 screws and remove the K-P.C.Board block. K1-P.C.Board K-P.C.Board block K2-P.C.Board XYN3+F6FJ XYN3+F6FJ 2.10. Remonal of M1-P.C.Board 1. Remove the Top Cover according to the section 2.2 "Removal of Top Cover". 2. Unscrew the 1 screw and remove the V-P.C.Board. XTBT969FJK Front cover 3.
1. Adjustment item and a procedure When the following components in this projector are replaced, adjustments are required. Adjust each item according to the table below. Adjustment Items Replaced parts Remarks 1. 1. Flicker Adjustment OPTICAL BLOCK / A-P.C.Board Save data to a PC before A-P.C.B exchange and 1.
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5. 1) Click the [ Reception ] button of Micom Data. 2) Select the save place and click the [ Save ] button. 3) When the progress bar reaches the right-side end, the save of data is completion. 4) Save the each data in the same procedure as 1-3. ①...
1. 3. Model Information Setup 1. 3. 1. Required equipments 1. PC : Use it as adjustment use. 2. Communication cable : D-sub 9pin (male/emale RS-232C straight) 3. Software : [Service ORCA11.exe]Adjustment software is downloaded from the projector service homepage. 1.
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1. 4. Serial Number Setup 1. 4. 1. Required equipments 1. PC : Use it as adjustment use. 2. Communication cable : D-sub 9pin (male/emale RS-232C straight) 3. Software : [Service ORCA11.exe]Adjustment software is downloaded from the projector service homepage. 1.
1. 5. Clog Sensor Calibration * This operation should be done with the main body is completely assembled and set on the floor and the adjuster legs are set in the main body. (A state of Disassembly, cannot correct it.) * Install the projector so that cold air or hot air from air conditioners does not come in to direct contact with the air intake port or air exhaust port.
2. Microprocessor update procedure * The update is done by SERIAL terminal connection. * During update, prevent PC from going into stand-by or shut down. 2. 1. Update by the SERIAL terminal connection 2. 1. 1. Equipment to be used 1.
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6. Click the [ SOFT UPDATE ] button. 7. Click the [OK] button and start update. * When updated the software of FRC(Frame Creation), a version is not displayed. 8. Click the [ OK ] button after completion message is displayed. * Reboot Projector, and please confirm whether the version of the Microprocessor Software is updated definitely, with sub menu "...
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< Schematic Diagram > Important Safety Notice Components identified by the intemational symbol have special characteristics important for safety. When replacing any of these components, use only the manufacturer's specified ones. PT-AE8000U Model No. PT-AT6000E ■Notes PT-AE8000EA / AE8000EH / AE8000EZ 1.
1. Block Diagram 1.1. Power Supply SWITCHING STB 3.3 V TRANSFORMER PHOTOISOLATOR DETECTOR COLD VOLT_DET 17 V SWITCHING REGULATOR THERMOSENSOR SWITCHING MAIN POWER TRANSFORMER +6 V F9101 D9102 A-P.C.Board POWER RELAY FAN 14 V LINE RECTIFIER FACTOR D9101 FILTERS 3.3 V CORRECTION SW9101 3.3 V...
TXFKK01THHZ LENS CAP ASSY 5 TEEC5512 EXHAUST DUCT 1 50-1 TKKX5109 LENS CAP STRAP TEEC5513 EXHAUST DUCT 2 TBMA449 PANASONIC BADGE TEEC5557 INTAKE DUCT Please order with 63,64 TBMA450 3D LOGO BADGE TXFCA01THHZ SHIFT COVER TQFX302 MODEL NO. LABEL TKZX5273...
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks <CABLE> TXANP06THHZ CIRCUIT BOARD A (RTL) TXJ/M3RWDZ M3-A13 CABLE M3 - A13 6550059161 CIRCUIT BOARD S (RTL) TXJ/L2THHZ LAMP CABLE B5,B6 - LAMP...
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks C1084 F1G1C104A077 CERAMIC 0.1U K 16V C1232 F1H1A225A051 CERAMIC 2.2U K 10V C1085 CERAMIC 10U K C1233 CERAMIC 22P J 50V F1J1A106A043 F1G1H220A541 C1086 F1G1C104A077 CERAMIC 0.1U K 16V...
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks C1603-06 EEFCX0D221R EEFCX0D221R C1765 F1G1C104A077 CERAMIC 0.1U K 16V C1607 ELECT 220U M 4V C1766 CERAMIC 220P K F2G0G2210009 F1G1H221A571 C1608-11 F1J0J2260004 CERAMIC 22U M 6.3V C1767 F1G1C104A077 CERAMIC...
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks C1895 D1072 F1H1E104A030 CERAMIC 0.1U Z 25V B3AAB0000038 LED SML-310VTT86 C1896 F1G1C104A077 CERAMIC 0.1U K 16V D1073-76 D4ED11200005 SURGE-ABSORBER C1897 F1H1E104A030 CERAMIC 0.1U Z 25V C1898 F2G1E3300010 ELECT...
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks L1039,40 J0JYC0000024 IMPEDANCE,60 OHM P L1041,42 J0JBC0000086 IMPEDANCE,120 OHM P R1000,01 ERJ3GEYJ472 MT-GLAZE 4.7K JA 1/10W L1043,44 J0JYC0000024 IMPEDANCE,60 OHM P R1002-07 ERJ6ENF75R0 MT-GLAZE FA 1/8W L1045,46 J0JBC0000086...
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R1236 R1360,61 EXB28V220J R-NETWORK 22X4 ERJ2GE0R00 MT-GLAZE 0.000 ZA 1/16W R1238 EXB28V220J R-NETWORK 22X4 R1362 ERJ3GEYJ102 MT-GLAZE 1K JA 1/10W R1239-41 ERJ2GEJ220 MT-GLAZE 22 JA 1/16W R1363 ERJ3GEYJ470 MT-GLAZE...
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R1523,24 R1696 ERJ2GEJ100 MT-GLAZE 10 JA 1/16W ERJ3EKF1003 MT-GLAZE 100K FA 1/10W R1527 ERJ2GEJ470 MT-GLAZE 47 JA 1/16W R1697 ERJ3EKF1303 MT-GLAZE 130K FA 1/10W R1528-32 EXB28VR000 R-NETWORK 0X4...
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R1937 ERJ3EKF51R0 MT-GLAZE 51 FA 1/10W R1938 ERJ3EKF6801 MT-GLAZE 6.8K FA 1/10W THEC198N SCREW (D-SUB) R1939 ERJ3EKF51R0 MT-GLAZE 51 FA 1/10W TKZF5083 TERMINAL METAL R1940 ERJ3EKF1002 MT-GLAZE...
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Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks D3012-14 B3EA00000200 TSHG6210-ASZ D3016 B3EA00000200 TSHG6210-ASZ K1KA09A00220 PLUG,9P ZA3001 TERMINAL K4CD01000013 6550059239 CIRCUIT BOARD K1 MISCELLANEOUS TXAWC01VKJ8 AC INLET U ...