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SERVICE MANUAL RT41VS-EU 1. Caution………………………………………………………………………… Alignment Procedure ………………………………………………………… Block diagram ………………………………………………………………… Scheme Diagram …………………………………………………………… 4. 5. Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………………… This m anual i s t he l atest at t he t ime of pr inting, and doe s not include the modification which may be made after the printing, by...
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SCHNEIDER ELECTRONICS GMBH-GERMANY 1. CAUTION CA UTION: Use of controls, adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. CA UT ION : T O RE DUCE TH E RIS K OF CA U T ION ELECTR ICA L SHOCK, DO NOT RE MOVE COVER (OR BACK).
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SCHNEIDER ELECTRONICS GMBH-GERMANY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Read all of these instructions. Sa ve these instructions for later use . Follo w all W arnings and Instructions marked on the audio equipment. 1. Read Instructions-All the safety and operating instructionsshouldbe read before the productis operated. 2.
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SCHNEIDER ELECTRONICS GMBH-GERMANY PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET Do not use this television set near water ... for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. Never expose the set to rain or water. If the set has been exposed to rain or water, unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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SCHNEIDER ELECTRONICS GMBH-GERMANY OPERATION OF YOUR SET 18. This television set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home, consult your television dealer or local power company. For television sets designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.
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Test and Alignment Specification for RT2841 Series (v0.01).docx TCL World-Wide R&D FPD CENTER Test & Alignment Specification (TAS) for RT2841 Series Version 0.01 PREPARED BY : 李建伟 邹灵敏 DATE : 2018-05-15 CHECKED BY : DATE : APPROVED BY : DATE :...
Test and Alignment Specification for RT2841 Series (v0.01).docx Disclosure The information contained in this document is proprietary to TCL SZ FPD lab and shall not be disclosed by the recipient to third persons without the written permission of the team leader or GM of R&D.
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Test and Alignment Specification for RT2841 Series (v0.01).docx These chassis are designed for European LCD TV markets Ready for IPTV. The main chip is from realtak RT2841 series with embedded Linux &Android core and supports below features matrix: Class Item RT41KT-AP ( PAL B/G D/K I, SECAM √...
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Test and Alignment Specification for RT2841 Series (v0.01).docx (see FDS for details) 3D (auto, top & bottom, side by side, frame sequencing, …) 1920x2205@24Hz (1920x1080p x2) Functions 1280x1470@50Hz (1280x720p x2) 1280x1470@60Hz (1280x720p x2) Audio Return Channel √ (ARC) Serial connector VGA connector Others I2C connector of MEMC...
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Test and Alignment Specification for RT2841 Series (v0.01).docx INFO: All tests and measurements mentioned hereafter have to be carried out at a normal mains voltage (220 ~ 240 VAC) All voltages have to be measured with respect to ground, unless otherwise stated ...
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Test and Alignment Specification for RT2841 Series (v0.01).docx In case of starting from blanked flash, it’s necessary to write “tcl.img” file via factory copy in advance. (This function is not ready by SW) OAD Stream To manage quicker mass reflashing on predefined DVB Channel, some licensed IBL tools ('xxx2lli.exe', 'lli2dsm.exe', dsmmerge.exe …) from Intel byte Inc.
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Test and Alignment Specification for RT2841 Series (v0.01).docx Note②: Because more and more projects will be added in the future. 1.5. Functional Test Once the boards (chassis, KB, IR, PSU…) and the panel are well interconnected, plug all external generator devices to relevant below inputs/outputs using respective test patterns format to check picture and sound quality: Source Test Signal...
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Test and Alignment Specification for RT2841 Series (v0.01).docx With HDMI 2.0 and 3820x2160@50&60Hz(4:4:4),HDCP2.2 HDCP2.2 player HDMI3&4 support 4K*2K- Movie 3820x2160@50&60Hz(4:2:0),HDCP2.2 RJ45 DHCP Server ICMP packets echo request (LAN) Headphone via mini jack adapter RF signal Suitable channel Loud Speakers / Enclosures RF signal Suitable channel Audio tones can be defined by the factory (ie: 1KHz &...
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Test and Alignment Specification for RT2841 Series (v0.01).docx MAC Address Upgrade (IPv6) MAC can be set using UART commands described on enclosed SIACP requirements (rev. v8.31). - Writing MAC command <0xB3>, Data length <6>, Data type <HEXA> (see below command example from above MAC code) <AA 0B B3 00 1C 50 E2 B1 EC 36 78>...
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- Put the file 'sita_P' into the U disk, delete all PKG and BINC files. - Put the U disk into the TV. - Power on TV by AC, at the same time press “power on” key which on the boardfor 10s until the TCL logo show. - 'Factory Hotkey' will be ON automatic.
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See Appendix⒁ “Design mode Menu Description” 2.2. Warm-up Test Following TCL standard and practices, it’s required minimum 15min of Warm-Up that can be considered as Burn-In. Additional Aging for White Balance alignment is no more necessary due to consistent Picture Performance with Cloning usage.
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Test and Alignment Specification for RT2841 Series (v0.01).docx Ensure that TV’s picture enhance is off. Factory mode to access to” White Balance” adjustment submenu Ensure that TV is in WB Normal is the first mode which is adjusted in HDMI source,the next are HDMI warm and cool mode. Warm and Cool Tone are relatives to Normal mode.
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Test and Alignment Specification for RT2841 Series (v0.01).docx ▪ Put the probe on the middle of the panel, then run main.vi. The 4+3 gamma will be created and calibrated automatically and saved in the TV. As 4+3 gamma is a new and good way for PQ especially for HDR, we need adjust it in the factory now. And if we do the 4+3 gamma, there is no need to adjust the white balance.
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Test and Alignment Specification for RT2841 Series (v0.01).docx For the 4+3 gamma the target value is 2.2 and error range is ±0.05. We will add more project ID later. Note④: Note: If we can do both of White Balance & Automatic Gamma correction. For some special models, please notice the information provided by Huizhou factory or PJM to choose which way to make it.
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Test and Alignment Specification for RT2841 Series (v0.01).docx At final process stage, it’s necessary to perform “Reset shop” before any packing to leave Factory mode and restore User default presets. First you need to enable Factory Key. After that selecting “Factory menu Reset Shop”, then pressing RCU “OK/►”...
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Test and Alignment Specification for RT2841 Series (v0.01).docx Connect Type select RS232; Comm port selects the corresponding serial port; Set-Status type option ROM Code; IC Type Selection Macarthur5; Then click ok. 4) Configure Burn parameters and select bootcode load path, as shown below. 5) Click the Start button to enter the boot state and the state will change to the connect state as shown below.
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Test and Alignment Specification for RT2841 Series (v0.01).docx Then Upgrade Main SW , Copy Main SW “Update.img” into USB stick (pen drive) root path, Insert USB to TV USB port, long press the “MENU/STB” button of local keyboard , and then Power on TV by ...
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Test and Alignment Specification for RT2841 Series (v0.01).docx Appendix ⑹ “How to upgrade CI Key using USB” Enable Factory Key Create the folder named “CIKEY”, change the CI key to “CIKEY_xxx.bin” (xxx is the number), put CI key into the ...
Test and Alignment Specification for RT2841 Series (v0.01).docx After burning, the HDCP key will movie to the folder HDCP_BACKUP. Appendix ⑽ “How to upgrade MAC Address using USB” Create the folder named “MAC”, change the MAC key to “MAC_xxx.bin”(xxx is the number), put MAC key into ...
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Test and Alignment Specification for RT2841 Series (v0.01).docx connected. If connected, the Internet connection will display Connected. If not, If not it will display “Not Connected” and you can try to enter your IP address manually to connect the network follow below steps Select “Advanced options”...
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Test and Alignment Specification for RT2841 Series (v0.01).docx according to selected Project ID (all adjustments are defaulted, channel Maps are cleared, Hotkey is enabled, …) Factory Hotkey submenu must be ON. Note: 5-Power on Mode submenu Item Sub-item Value Note Select starting sequence...
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Test and Alignment Specification for RT2841 Series (v0.01).docx Appendix ⒁ “Design mode Menu Description” - Other submenu Item Sub-item Value Note TestPattern Enable by pressing “◄►” key, TestPattern > Hold “Menu” local keyboard , select “TV” source to TestPattern exit Enable console by pressing “◄►”...
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Test and Alignment Specification for RT2841 Series (v0.01).docx be ON. 9-Panel ID Panel ID Main Upgrade Upgrade Main Software [HDCP] Upgrade HDCP Upgrade [HDCP2_0] Upgrade HDCP2.0/2.2 Upgrade [FRC_IMAGE] Upgrade Upgrade DONGLE Not used 10-USB Upgrade[RC65] > Update DONGLE Not used Upgrade[RC71] MAC Upgrade Upgrade...
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Test and Alignment Specification for RT2841 Series (v0.01).docx SOURCE_VGA, SOURCE_DV, SOURCE_STORAGE "Brightness", "Contrast", "Saturation", Curve Setting "Hue", "Sharpness", "Backlight" Curve_0 Adjust value of Curve Curve_25 pressing “◄►” key. Curve_50 Curve_75 Curve_100 Switch picture mode "Standard", "Vivid", pressing “◄►” key. Picture mode "Dynamic", "Mild", "User"...
Test and Alignment Specification for RT2841 Series (v0.01).docx "HIGH" SOURCE_ATV, SOURCE_AV, SOURCE_YPBPR, Source SOURCE_HDMI, SOURCE_VGA, 5-Overscan SOURCE_STORAGE H Position H.size Adjust value by pressing“◄►” V Position key. V.size 6-WIFI Press “OK” on remote control to CHEAK check if WIFI works. 7-MEMC Not used LEVEL...
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Test and Alignment Specification for RT2841 Series (v0.01).docx "Sport" D:USER:SUBWOOFER:STADIUM :GAME:SPORT PRESET Adjust preset sound 0~100 bypressing “◄►” key. Switch preset sound mode bypressing “◄►” key. Option menu depend on model.ini with opposite Project ID. Format in model.ini: YPBPR Input preset [Factory] HDMI1 InputSourceList=...
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nKey Test Point ----Main Power Supply 12V Test point 11-Oct-18 Page 11...
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nKey Test Point ----DC to DC UDD1 12V to 3V3_STB LDD1 3V3_STB LDE1 1V0_STB UDE1 3V3_STB to 1V0_STB 11-Oct-18 Page 12...
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nKey Test Point STR Enable LDC1 1V5_DDR UDC1 3V3_STB to 1V5_DDR 3V3_STB 11-Oct-18 Page 13...
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nKey Test Point UDDB 12V TO 1V0 LDB1 CORE 1V0 11-Oct-18 Page 14...
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nKey Test Point UDA1 12V TO 5V LDA1 11-Oct-18 Page 15...
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nKey Test Point ----LNB power supply(Only for DVB-S) There are two different LNB voltage output: 13.5V(min13.3V,max14.2V ):For vertical polarization(V) 18.5V (min17.7V,max19.2V ):For horizontal polarization(H) minimum DS33 Lightning protection diode for LNB VCC 12V to 13.5V or 18.5V RS33 LNB VCC LNB VCC 11-Oct-18 Page 16...
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