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EN 2 LC03U Technical Specifications, Connections, and Chassis Overview 1. Technical Specifications, Connections, and Chassis Overview Technical Specifications Connections 1.1.1 Reception 1.2.1 Front + Top Controls Tuning system : PLL TOP CONTROLS Color systems : 480p, 720p, 1080i MENU : NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43 : NTSC M (3.58 - 4.5) VOLUME...
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Technical Specifications, Connections, and Chassis Overview LC03U EN 3 1.2.3 Rear Connections Part 2 13 - H-sync 14 - V-sync 15 - Data clock Audio - PC/HD In 1 - Audio - R 0.5 V_rms/10 kohm S-Video 2 - Audio - L 0.5 V_rms/10 kohm Video In HD Video Input...
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EN 4 LC03U Technical Specifications, Connections, and Chassis Overview Chassis Overview 1.3.1 15”/17” model TOP CONTROL PANEL LCD PANEL TO LCD PANEL Right Left Speaker Speaker INVERTER PANEL SIDE I/O PANEL TV BOARD FRONT LED PANEL ComPair SCALER BOARD CL 36532023_067.eps 140403 Figure 1-6 Chassis Overview 15”/17”...
Safety Instructions, Warnings, and Notes LC03U EN 5 2. Safety Instructions, Warnings, and Notes Safety Instructions • Capacitor values may also use the value multiplier as the decimal point indication (e.g. 2p2 indicates 2.2 pF). • An 'asterisk' (*) indicates component usage varies. Refer to Safety regulations require that during a repair: the diversity tables for the correct values.
Mechanical Instructions LC03U EN 39 4. Mechanical Instructions Index of this chapter: 1. Service Position 2. Stand Removal 3. Rear Cover Removal 4. Shield Removal 5. I/O Assy Removal 6. LED/Remote Control Board Removal 7. TV Board Removal 8. Scaler Board Removal 9.
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EN 40 LC03U Mechanical Instructions Figure 4-7 Bottom side connector plate • Use a 5 mm socket screwdriver to remove both connector distance bolts from the “PC input / VGA-in” socket. • Remove all shield mounting screws. Figure 4-4 TV rear cover removal 15”/17” model Continue with the paragraph 4.3.3.
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Mechanical Instructions LC03U EN 41 I/O Removal To completely remove the Front LED panel incl. Lens), remove the assy screw. 4.5.1 Side I/O assy removal for 15/17 inch model TV Board Removal 4.7.1 For 15 /17inch model Disconnect all five TV board connectors out of the regarding sockets [3225], [1234], [1231], [1902], and [1732].
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EN 42 LC03U Mechanical Instructions Scaler Board Removal 1. Carefully disconnect the cable connector in the centre of the Scaler board [1506]. Take care not to damage the fragile cables. 2. Disconnect the cable connectors at the edge of the Scaler board [1402] and [1003].
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Mechanical Instructions LC03U EN 43 4.11 LCD Panel Removal 2. Unscrew the four screws, securing the panel frame to the LCD panel (see figures: “LCD panel mounting screws”). 3. Take off the panel frame while leading the panel connector 4.11.1 For 15 /17 inch model through the access hole in the frame Note: the LCD Panel is available in two versions: a TN-display and an IPS-display.
EN 44 LC03U Service Modes, Error Messages, and Repair Tips 5. Service Modes, Error Messages, and Repair Tips Index of this chapter: 1. Test Points SDM Menu 2. Service Modes S D M 3. Errors T Y P E : 1 7 P F 9 9 4 5 / 3 7 H R S : 0 0 2 9 4.
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Service Modes, Error Messages, and Repair Tips LC03U EN 45 5.2.3 Service Alignment Mode (SAM) • To return to the main menu / previous menu, press “MENU” keys on the remote control Purpose of SAM: • To do alignments. Access to Normal User Menu •...
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EN 46 LC03U Service Modes, Error Messages, and Repair Tips 1. Select “INSTALL” menu. 2. Select “CHANNEL EDIT”. T Y P E : 1 7 P F 9 9 4 5 / 3 7 H R S : 0 0 2 9 C S M 1 3.
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Service Modes, Error Messages, and Repair Tips LC03U EN 47 5.3.2 Error codes When none of these devices responds to the micro controller for a prolonged time, the micro controller assumes that there is a failure in the 5V supply. By starting In case of non-intermittent faults, clear the error buffer before up the set with the service jumpers shorted, the 5V starting the repair, to prevent that “old”...
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(COM) port of your PC and the PC connector (marked with 'PC') of the ComPair interface. ComPair (Computer Aided Repair) is a service tool for Philips 3. Connect the mains adapter to the supply connector Consumer Electronics products. ComPair is a further (marked with 'POWER 9V DC') of the ComPair interface.
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Service Modes, Error Messages, and Repair Tips LC03U EN 49 7. Plug the mains adapter in a mains outlet, and switch the • Measure across C2913/C2933 (diagram A10). +8V3/+5V4 interface 'ON'. The green and red LEDs light up together. should be present respectively. If not present, probably this The red LED extinguishes after approx.
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EN 50 LC03U Service Modes, Error Messages, and Repair Tips Menu text not sharp enough • Press “Smart Picture” button on the remote control. In case the picture improves, decrease the contrast value. The new “Personal Preference” value is automatically stored after 3 minutes.
Block Diagrams, Testpoint Overviews, and Wiring Diagram LC03U Wiring Diagram Wiring Diagram 15" & 17"WS Top Control Panel 1500_4P LCD PANEL TO LCD PANEL TV Board Inverter Panel Right Left Scaler Board CN3_2P CN2_2P Speaker Speaker Side I/O Panel 1506_40P CN4_2P CN5_2P Front LED...
Block Diagrams, Testpoint Overviews, and Wiring Diagram LC03U Wiring Diagram 23 Inch Wide Screen Wiring Diagram 23"WS Top Control Panel 1500_4P LCD PANEL Side I/O Panel 0240_11P TO LCD PANEL TV Board Scaler Board Right Speaker Left Speaker 1506_40P Front LED 1111_3P ComPair Panel...
Circuit Diagrams and PWB Layouts LC03U Inverter Panel (TN) INVERTER PANEL T/ EFD20 TO BACK LIGHTS SI4425 330J/D IP SM 02B -B HSS-1-T B FROM/TO 100K F/4A /1206 1402 ON/ O F F 33uF 3904 33uF Vc om N15 N16 L3 0 100K Vbri...
Circuit Diagrams and PWB Layouts LC03U Front LED Panel Layout Front LED Panel (Top Side) 1170 B1 2177 C4 2180 D3 1170 A2 2177 A2 2180 A1 6175 A2 6176 A2 6177 A1 7178 A1 2181 D2 3171 B2 FRONT LED 3172 C2 3173 A2 3174 B3...
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Circuit Diagrams and PWB Layouts LC03U Personal Notes:...
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Electrical Alignments LC03U EN 125 8. Electrical Alignments The Service Default Mode (SDM) and Service Alignment Mode Hardware Alignments (SAM) are described in chapter 5. Menu navigation is done with the CURSOR UP, DOWN, LEFT or RIGHT keys of the remote There are no hardware alignments foreseen for the LCD-TV.
EN 126 LC03U Electrical Alignments 8.3.2 Geometry 8.3.4 Tuner The geometry alignments menu contains 2 items to align a AGC (RF AGC Take Over Point) correct picture geometry. In wide screen sets, the GEOMETRY Set pattern generator (e.g. PM5418) with color bar pattern and SW is available for separate alignments of the super wide connect to aerial input with RF signal amplitude - 10mV and set (panorama) mode.
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Electrical Alignments LC03U EN 127 Table 8-2 List of options Features (US) Abbreviations LC03 Description OFF= Disabled, no automatic switch to standby. Auto Standby No Picture SBNP ON= Enabled, switches to standby after 10 minutes when no ident. OFF= Disabled, no component video input. Component Video Input ON= Enabled, component video input.
Circuit Descriptions, Abbreviation List, and IC Data Sheets LC03U EN 129 9. Circuit Descriptions, Abbreviation List, and IC Data Sheets Index of this chapter 11. LCD Display 1. Introduction 12. Abbreviation List 2. Block Diagram 13. IC Data Sheets 3. Power Supply 4.
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EN 130 LC03U Circuit Descriptions, Abbreviation List, and IC Data Sheets The PLL tuner UR1316 (with FM radio) delivers the IF-signal, Power Supply via audio & video SAW-filters, to the multi-system TV processor TDA888x (item 7301, also called BOCMA). This IC has the following functions: 7005 •...
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Tuner and IF 9.5.1 Tuner (diagram A3, A4, and A5) A Philips UR13xx Tuner with second input (for FM Radio) is used in the TV board. The SIF FM signal is decoded by the Micronas IC. The tuner is I2C controlled, and is capable of receiving off-air, S- (cable) and Hyperband channels channels.
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EN 132 LC03U Circuit Descriptions, Abbreviation List, and IC Data Sheets Video: TV-board (diagrams A4 and A5) 1454 VSIF 1100 TUNER 1452 STATUS1_PIP- 7301 B-SC1-V-IN AFT_PIP-50-60Hz TDA888X-B 1,2 8,9 G-SC1-Y-IN SIF1 IF AMPL. R-SC1-U-IN FBL-SC1-IN CVBS-SC1-AV1-IN CVBS_TER_OUT CVBS2OUT IIC BUS 7401 SW OUT CONTROL...
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Circuit Descriptions, Abbreviation List, and IC Data Sheets LC03U EN 133 • Sets with TDA9178: for sets with TDA9178, the Dynamic • Input, which can be used for YUV or RGB, input signals Skin Tone Control and Green Enhancement are controlled and as YUV interface.
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EN 134 LC03U Circuit Descriptions, Abbreviation List, and IC Data Sheets 9.7.1 Inputs noticeably sharper and smoother image. It offers higher picture resolution and eliminates virtually all motion artefacts. Even on large screens, the progressive scan lines are barely noticeable PC (VGA) input specifications and it reduces picture flickering significant.
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Circuit Descriptions, Abbreviation List, and IC Data Sheets LC03U EN 135 9.8.1 Introduction – System muting. System muting is implemented for “special events” such as channel/source change event, loss of identification signal, on/off of set, during search All sets contain one of ITT's Multistandard Sound Processing and auto store/program, sound mode change.
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EN 136 LC03U Circuit Descriptions, Abbreviation List, and IC Data Sheets The video delay is significant, due to memory based 9.10 Inverter processing. For instance, the “frame rate conversion” cause a delay of two frames, while the LCD panel response also cause 1.
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: 350 (17”) : 400 (23”) Note: Ensure that the backlight connectors are fully inserted, in Supplier : LG.Philips LCD order to prevent high voltage arcing. 9.10.6 Balance Circuit The Balance circuit uses an LCR resonant mode, to control the output current.
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EN 138 LC03U Circuit Descriptions, Abbreviation List, and IC Data Sheets 9.11.2 LCD Failure Modes Figures below can be used to evaluate problems with the LCD display. Figure 9-7 LCD failure modes (1) Figure 9-8 LCD failure modes (2)
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Circuit Descriptions, Abbreviation List, and IC Data Sheets LC03U EN 139 Figure 9-9 LCD failure modes (3) Figure 9-10 LCD failure modes (4)
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EN 140 LC03U Circuit Descriptions, Abbreviation List, and IC Data Sheets Figure 9-11 LCD failure modes (5) Figure 9-12 LCD failure modes (6)
Chrominance front input the customers wishes Circuit Board Assembly (or PWB) LATAM LATin AMerica Constant Level: audio output to LC03 Philips chassis name for LCD TV 2003 connect with an external amplifier project CLUT Colour Look Up Table Liquid Crystal Display ComPair...
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Sound right SCART2 out SNDS-VL-OUT Surround sound left variable level out SNDS-VR-OUT Surround sound right variable level out SOPS Self Oscillating Power Supply S/PDIF Sony Philips Digital InterFace SRAM Static RAM STBY STandBY SVHS Super Video Home System SubWoofer / SoftWare...
Circuit Descriptions, Abbreviation List, and IC Data Sheets LC03U EN 143 9.13 IC Data Sheets This section shows the internal block diagrams and pin layouts of ICs that are drawn as "black boxes" in the electrical diagrams (with the exception of "memory" and "logic" ICs). 9.13.1 Diagram B1, Type UPD64083 (IC7823) CL 36532023_088.eps 150403...
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EN 144 LC03U Circuit Descriptions, Abbreviation List, and IC Data Sheets 9.13.2 Diagram C4, Type JagASM (IC7402) PORT A Panel clk CAPTURE FIFO VIDEO SYNC SCALE DROP SLOT 0 FIFO Vga half clk PORT B SMARTSET SURE SYNC SCALE OVRLY Vga clk VIDEO Video half clk...
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Circuit Descriptions, Abbreviation List, and IC Data Sheets LC03U EN 145 9.13.3 Diagram C9, Type Fli2300 (IC7351) Port 2 16/20/24-bit 8-bit Noise Reducer, Output RBG/YCrCb Input Processor Vertical and 656 Input Deinterlacer, Frame Processor with Digital Outputs with Auto Sync Horizontal Rate Converter and Sync Generation...
EN 154 LC03U Revision List 11. Revision List 11.1 First update • Added 23-inch model info (spec's, mechanical instructions, diagrams, and spare parts). • Added IPS model info (spec's, mechanical instructions, diagrams, and spare parts).
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