Function Of Decreasing The Brightness Level - Pioneer PRO-110FD Service Manual

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5.5.2 FUNCTION OF DECREASING THE BRIGHTNESS LEVEL

High-temperature protection function 1
If the panel temperature (TEMP1) reaches 80 °C, the limit for the maximum count of plasma discharge will be gradually
decreased to lower the temperature of the panel.
• This function is activated based on the TEMP1 temperature.
• The limit for the maximum count of plasma discharge will be decreased 8 per 5 seconds.
• The lowest limit for the maximum count of plasma discharge is about 700.
• The maximum count of plasma discharge will begin to increase gradually if the panel temperature falls to the specified
temperature.
High-temperature protection function 2
If the panel temperature (TEMP1) reaches 55 °C, the plasma-discharge count that is determined based on the input APL will
be decreased. In actual operation, the ABL adjustment value will be offset.
• This function is activated based on the TEMP1 temperature.
• The ABL adjustment value will be decreased by one step per 30 seconds.
• The ABL adjustment value will begin to increase gradually if the panel temperature falls to the specified temperature.
Panel protection function 1 (protection against still picture)
If a still picture is displayed for 3 minutes or more, the limit for the maximum count of plasma discharge will be gradually
decreased to minimize the effects of phosphor burn.
• This function is activated after detection if the displayed picture is still (the picture will be considered to be still if only the
mouse cursor is moved).
• The limit for the maximum count of plasma discharge will be decreased 8 per 5 seconds.
• The lowest limit for the maximum count of plasma discharge is about 700 (it takes about 15 minutes to reach the lowest limit,
although the required time varies depending on the displayed picture).
• The maximum count of plasma discharge will begin to increase gradually if the displayed picture is changed to animated
picture.
Note: How to decrease the brightness level in this function is the same as in high-temperature protection function 1.
Panel protection function 2 (SCAN IC protection)
If a particular load is applied to the SCAN IC, the limit for the
maximum count of plasma discharge will be gradually decreased.
Note: How to decrease the brightness level in this function is the
same as in high-temperature protection function 1.
Panel protection function 3
(protection against panel cracking)
A bright window, as shown in the figure on the right, on the screen
increases the heat of the panel. If such a pattern is recognized on
the screen, the limit for the maximum count of plasma discharge
will be gradually decreased.
Note: How to decrease the brightness level in this function is the
same as in high-temperature protection function 1.
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APL (average picture level)
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High-temperature protection function 1/
panel protection functions 1, 2, and 3
High-temperature protection function 1/panel
protection: The limit for the maximum count
of plasma discharge will be gradually
decreased if the panel temperature reaches
80 °C.
High-temperature protection function 2
The count of plasma discharge with regard to the APL will be
decreased if the panel temperature becomes 55 °C or higher.
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Detection example: SCAN IC protection
Detection example: Protection against panel cracking
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