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.
<PT-FW430U/PT-FW430E/PT-FW430EA/PT-FX400U/PT-FX400E/PT-FX400EA> Safety Instructions Safety precautions 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.
Specifications Model No. PT-VX400U / E / EA Power supply AC100 V - 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz 100 V - 240 V 3.8 A-1.8 A 350 W When [Standby mode] of [Setting] is set to [ECO]: 0.48W Power consumption When [Standby mode] of [Setting] is set to [Network]: 10.0W...
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Specifications Model No. PT-VX400U / E / EA 1 (D-sub 15 pin female) 0.7 V [p-p] 75 Ω (When G-SYNC: 1.0 [p-p] 75 Ω [RGB signal] HD/SYNC TTL high impedance, automatic positive/nega- COMPUTER IN 1 tive polarity compatible /COMPONENT IN...
Circuit Protections This projector provides the following circuit protections to operate in safety. If the abnormality occurs inside the pro- jector, it will automatically turn off by operating one of the following protection circuits. Thermal fuse (SW902) There is a thermal fuse (SW902) inside of the projector to detect the internal temperature rising abnormally.
Circuit Protections Warning temperature and power failure protection The projector will be automatically turned off when the internal temperature of the projector is abnormally high, or the cooling fans stop spinning, or the power supplies in the projector are failed. LED indicator POWER indicator...
Maintenance Before replacing the unit When you perform maintenance or replacement of the parts, make sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet. Maintenance n Outer Case Wipe off dirt and dust using a soft dry cloth. •...
Maintenance n Filter counter reset Attention • Turn off the power before you replace the air filter unit. After replacing the filter, be sure to reset the filter coun- • When attaching the air filter unit, make sure that the ter.
Maintenance n Lamp unit The lamp unit is a consumable component. You can check the total usage time using Lamp runtime in the Information menu. It is recommended to ask an authorized engineer to replace the lamp unit. Contact your dealer. Consult your dealer to purchase a replacement lamp unit (ET-LAV100, dealt as a service parts).
Maintenance Replacing the lamp unit CAUTION: • When the projector is mounted on a ceiling, do not work with your face close to the projector. • Attach the lamp unit and the lamp cover securely. • When you experience difficulty in installing the lamp, remove it and try again. If you use force to install the lamp, the connector may be damaged.
Maintenance The LAMP REPLACE indicator will light yellow when the total lamp used time (Corresponding value) reaches 3,000 hours. This is to indicate that lamp replacement is required. The total lamp used time is calculated by using the below expression. Total lamp used time (Corresponding value) = normal + eco x 0.67 +...
Maintenance Cleaning After long periods of use, dust and other particles will accumulate on the LCD panel, prism, mirror, polarized glass, lens, etc., causing the picture to darken or color to blur. If this occurs, clean the inside of optical unit. Remove dust and other particles using air spray.
Security Function Notice This projector provides security functions such as "Key lock", "PIN code lock" and "Logo PIN code lock". When the projector has set these security function on, you are required to enter correct PIN code to use the projector. If you do not know the correct PIN code to the projector, the projector can no longer be operated or started.
Standby Mode Notice This projector provides 2 types of standby mode, Eco standby and Network standby. According to the standby mode "Eco" or "Network", several functions are restricted as shown in the table below. To change the standby mode, use the projector's menu "Setting".
Mechanical Disassembly Mechanical disassembly should be made following procedures in numerical or- Screws expression der. (Type ) mm Diameter x Length Following steps show the basic procedures, therefore unnecessary step may T type M Type be ignored. Caution: The parts and screws should be placed exactly the same position as the original otherwise it may cause loss of performance and product safety.
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Mechanical Disassembly 2. Main board, AV board and fans(FN904 and FN905) removal 1. Remove 3 screws-A (T3x8) to remove the fans (FN904 and FN905). 2. Remove 3 screws-B (M2.5x6) and 2 screws-C (M3x8) to remove the main board assy. 3. Release the hooks to remove the AV panel, remove 3 screws-D (T3x6) and 2 hex screws E to remove the AV board.
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Mechanical Disassembly 3. Speaker(SP901), lamp assy(LP900), optical unit removal 1. Remove the 2 screws-A(T3x12) to remove the speaker holder. Remove the 2 screws-B(T3x8) to remove the speaker(SP901). 2. Loosen 3 screws-C to remove the lamp assy (LP900). 3. Remove 4 screws-D (T3x8) to remove the optical unit. 4.
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Mechanical Disassembly 4. Fan (FN906) , thermal fuse (SW902) and power board removal 1. Remove 2 screws-A (T3x8) to remove the cabinet front holder. Remove 1 screw-B (T3x8) to remove the thermal fuse (SW902). 2. Remove 2 screws-C(T3x8) to remove the lamp fan duct assy. 3.
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Mechanical Disassembly 5. Mounting duct, fans(FN901, FN902, FN903) removal 1. Remove 5 screws-A (T3x8) and 2 screws-B (T3x12) to remove the panel mounting duct assy. 2. Remove 2 screws-C (T3x12) to remove fans (FN902 and FN903). 3. Remove 3 screws-D (T3x8) to remove the filter mounting duct and remove 2 screws-E(T3x12) to remove fan (FN901).
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Mechanical Disassembly 6. Cable reforming Reform cables as shown below. Bottom view of the panel mounting duct top Bottom view of the power box To POWER BOARD Hook Ferrite core Fix the ferrite Hook core here. BALLAST BOARD Hook SW902 FN903 FN902 Hook...
Optical Parts Disassembly Before taking this procedure, remove Cabinet Top and Main Board following to the “Mechanical Disassembly”. Disassembly requires a 2.0mm hex wrench. 1. LCD panel/prism assy removal 1. Loosen 1 screw (M3x10) from the cabinet bottom side and take the LCD panel/prism assy upward off.
Optical Parts Disassembly 2. Polarized glass(IN) assy removal (M2.5x6)x1 Polarized glass(IN) assy Note on mounting the Polarized glass(IN) assy When mounting the R-Polarized glass(IN) assy and B-Polarized glass(IN) assy, make sure that mounting position of the holder should be center. Fig.2 *Note on handling the polarized glass B-Polarized glass-in is very sensitive parts.
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Optical Parts Disassembly 4. Integrator and condenser lens (OUT) disassembly Marker Prism Beam Splitter (PBS) Light mask Light mask PBS Integrator lens (OUT) Integrator lens-in * Rugged surface * Rugged surface fac- facing to the PBS ing to the lamp. M(2.5x6) (M3x14)x2 (M2.5x6)x2...
Optical Parts Disassembly 5. Optical unit top removal Optical top Unhook 7 hooks to remove the Optical Unit Top. Fig.5 6. Relay lens removal M(2.5x6) Relay lens assy Fig.6 Relay lens -26-...
Optical Parts Disassembly 7. Locations and directions Parts Name When mounting or assembling the optical parts in the opti- Dichroic mirror (B) cal unit, the parts must be mounted in the specified loca- tion and direction as shown in figure below. Dichroic mirror (G) Condenser lens (G) Mirror (R)
Model no. Model no. setting Group Data Not defined [ (refer t table right) Not defined PT-VX400 0 -> 10 PT-VX400U [ (refer t table right) PT-VX400 PT-VX400E 0 -> 10 PT-VX400EJ [ (refer t table right) PT-VX400U PT-VX400EA 0 -> 10...
Optical Adjustments Before taking optical adjustments below, remove the cabinet top following to the “Mechanical Disassembly”. Adjustments require a 2.0mm hex wrench and a slot screwdriver. Note: Do not disconnect connectors on the main board, because the projector cannot turn on due to operate the power failure protection.
Optical Adjustments Optical center adjustment Take step-z to step-c sequentially for the optical center adjust- ment. [Before Adjustment] - Input a 100% of white raster signal. White z Condenser lens adjustment-1 Loosen 2 screws on the condenser lens (OUT) base and insert a slot screwdriver into the slots and turn it to disappear the color Fig.2...
Optical Adjustments x Relay lens adjustment Loosen 1 screw on the condenser lens (OUT) base and insert a slot screwdriver into the slots and turn it to show the color shading Fig.3-1 on the both left and right of the screen as shown in Loosen 1 screw on the relay lens (OUT) base and insert a slot screwdriver into the slots...
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Optical Adjustments c Condenser lens adjustment-2 Loosen 1 screw on the condenser lens (OUT) base and insert a slot screwdriver into the slots and turn it to disappear the color Fig.4 shading on the left and right of the screen as shown in Tighten screw to fix the condenser lens (OUT) unit.
Electrical Adjustments Service adjustment menu operation To enter the service mode MENU button SELECT button To enter the “Service mode”, press and hold the on the projector for more MENU button than 3 seconds or press and hold the on the remote control for more than 20 seconds. The service menu appears on the screen as follows.
Electrical Adjustments Circuit adjustments CAUTION: The each circuit has been made by the fine adjustment at factory. Do not attempt to adjust the following adjustments except requiring the readjustments in servicing otherwise it may cause loss of performance and product safety. Before adjustment, please turn on the projector for more than ten minutes. WARNING : USE UV RADIATION EYE AND SKIN PROTECTION DURING SERVICING.
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Electrical Adjustments 1. Fan voltage adjustment Below adjustments are performed when the above auto Equipment Digital voltmeter calibration is failed. 1. Enter the service mode. Pedestal adjustment [PC] 2. Adjust the voltage on each test point by changing the Equipment Oscilloscope data values of Group - No.
Electrical Adjustments 3. Auto calibration adjustment [Component] 4. Auto calibration adjustment [Video] Input mode Computer 1 (Component) Input mode Video Input signal 480i component signal Input signal Composite video signal Signal pattern 8 color bar Signal pattern 16-step gray scale 1.
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Electrical Adjustments 6. Gamma correction adjustment 8. Color shading correction adjustment Software PROJECTOR SERVICE TOOL v4.20 Software PROJECTOR SERVICE TOOL v4.20 Signal pattern 6%, 13%, 30%, 60% whole gray Use the software to obtain the proper gray scale of the screen.
Electrical Adjustments Service adjustment data The adjustment items indicated with “[” are required to readjust following to the “Electrical adjustments”. Other items should be used with the initial data value. Group/ Item Name Function Initial Range Note Item Group 0 AD Converter (PW190) 0 ADC G-OFFSET PC / Component / SCART 128/120/128...
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Electrical Adjustments Group/ Item Name Function Initial Range Note Item Group Deinterlacer setting Effective only for Progressive ON-L2 mode. Motion Adaptive Weight <KDEINT> 0 - 255 Value 0 : Conservative <====> 4 : 1 Angle Interpolation Level 0 - 4 Aggressive 2 CUE Low Pass Filter Enable <CUELPFEN>...
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Electrical Adjustments Group/ Item Name Function Initial Range Note Item 2 Video Motion Threshold Low <VOFTHRDA> 0 - 32767 Video Motion Threshold <VOFTHRDB> 0 - 32767 High 4 Global Motion Threshold <GMDTHRD> 0 - 1023 Read only value 5 23Film Mode Threshold <FILMTHRD23>...
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Electrical Adjustments Group/ Item Name Function Initial Range Note Item 96 FrontCTalkR-End 0-255 97 FrontCTalkG-Cent 0-2047 98 FrontCTalkG-Start 0-255 99 FrontCTalkG-End 0-255 100 FrontCTalkB-Cent 0-2047 101 FrontCTalkB-Start 0-255 102 FrontCTalkB-End 0-255 103 R-DCOffset-NGain 0-1023 Scan Direction (Front/Rear) 104 R-DCOffset-N1 0-2047 Scan Direction (Front/Rear) 105 R-DCOffset-N2 0-2047...
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Electrical Adjustments Group/ Item Name Function Initial Range Note Item 168 B-DCOffset-PGain 0-1023 Scan Direction (Front/Rear) 169 B-DCOffset-P1 0-2047 Scan Direction (Front/Rear) 170 B-DCOffset-P2 0-2047 Scan Direction (Front/Rear) 171 B-DCOffset-P3 0-2047 Scan Direction (Front/Rear) 172 B-DCOffset-P4 0-2047 Scan Direction (Front/Rear) 173 B-DCOffset-P5 0-2047 Scan Direction (Front/Rear)
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Electrical Adjustments Group/ Item Name Function Initial Range Note Item Group Panel Service(6200) 0 R_LCCOM 0-255 * Common center Adjustmen 1 G_LCCOM 0255 * Common center Adjustmen 2 B-LCCOM 0-255 * Common center Adjustmen 3 R-ENBX-PW 0-15 4 G-ENBX-PW 0-15 5 B-ENBX-PW 0-15 6 R-DXIN...
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Electrical Adjustments Group/ Item Name Function Initial Range Note Item 14 ColorCorrectionTable_R 2048/2048 0 - 4095 AV / PC 15 ColorCorrectionTable_R 2048/2048 0 - 4095 AV / PC 16 ColorCorrectionTable_R 2048/2048 0 - 4095 AV / PC 17 ColorCorrectionTable_G 1612/1612 0 - 4095 AV / PC 18 ColorCorrectionTable_G 1612/1612...
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Electrical Adjustments Group/ Item Name Function Initial Range Note Item Reverse Processing of FLDINVSetting Value 0: Disable - Used FLDINV Setting 2 Field Sense Invert Enable 0 - 1 Value 1: Enable - Used Reversed FLDINV Setting Value 0:Disable (Service Adjustment Dsiable, Used all the Center Values 4 Sub Image Enable 0 - 1...
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Electrical Adjustments Group/ Item Name Function Initial Range Note Item Group FAN Control * Fan volltage adjustment 0 FAN1 MIN ADJUST (DAC) 0-255 1 FAN1 MAX ADJUST (DAC) 0-255 DAC Output for Fan 2 FAN2 MIN ADJUST (DAC) 0-255 Adjust the tolerance of DAC and Fan Volage.
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Electrical Adjustments Group/ Item Name Function Initial Range Note Item 5 High Fan2 Max 9999 6 High Fan3 Min 9999 7 High Fan3 Max 9999 10 Normal Fan Control Min 27/27 26/27 20-100 Temp Temp Sensor Control Start/End Temp at Normal Normal Fan Control Max 32/32 32/32...
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Electrical Adjustments Group/ Item Name Function Initial Range Note Item Black Level Acquiring Area H-Start 0 OFFSET AREA H START 0 - 1000 Position Black Level Acquiring Area V-Start 1 OFFSET AREA V START 0 - 1000 Position White Level Acquiring Area H-Start 2 GAIN AREA H START 0 - 1000 Position...
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Sets R-Turn Gamma if the Value is set to 20. Group Model No.Setting [No NAME] 0 : No Name 1 : PT-VX400 2 : PT-VX400U 3 : PT-VX400E 0 Model No. Confirm 4 : PT-VX400EJ 5 : PT-VX400EA 6 : PT-VX400EAJ 7 : PT-BX40 Model No.
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Electrical Adjustments Group/ Item Name Function Initial Range Note Item 3 V Back Porch 0 ~ 4095 4 Disp Line 0 ~ 4095 Group SCART(480i) 1 Disp Dots 0 ~ 4095 2 H Back Porch 0 ~ 4095 3 V Back Porch 0 ~ 4095 4 Disp Line 0 ~ 4095...
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Electrical Adjustments Group/ Item Name Function Initial Range Note Item 0 Total Dots 2640 0 ~ 4095 * Read only 1 Disp Dots 1870 0 ~ 4095 2 H Back Porch 0 ~ 4095 3 V Back Porch 0 ~ 4095 4 Disp Line 1052 0 ~ 4095...
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Electrical Adjustments Group/ Item Name Function Initial Range Note Item 3 V Back Porch 0 ~ 4095 4 Disp Line 1050 0 ~ 4095 Group RGB Video (1035i) 0 Total Dots 2200 0 ~ 4095 1 Disp Dots 1872 0 ~ 4095 2 H Back Porch 0 ~ 4095 3 V Back Porch...
Chassis Block Diagrams Power supply & protection circuit S-7V Q5701 IC631 POWER OSC. <MR4010> IC621 P.F.CONTROL D8092/D8093/D8094 <FA5550> IC301 SCALER <PW190> STATUS STAND BY SIGNAL NETWORK LAMP_DC_ON POWER_SW -61-...
Troubleshooting Indicators and projector condition Each indicator on the projector indicates the operating status of the projector. If you find the un-expected operation during usage, check the projector's operation with the tables below. The indicators also let you know the maintenance sign.
Troubleshooting No power This projector provides a function which can be specified a defective area simply by indicating the LEDs. Connect the AC cord and press the ON/STAND-BY button once and then check the LED indication. - When all of LED indicators are not lighting, the symptom indicates that the primary power supply circuit does not operate properly.
Troubleshooting No picture Check following steps. No picture with all of Check signal processing stage and LCD driving stage; input sources Check RGB S&H signals at test points TP35B, TP35G, TP35R. Check power supply circuit S16V and peripheral circuit. Check ICs IC501, IC531, IC561, IC401, IC301 and peripheral cir- cuits.
Troubleshooting No sound Check following steps. Check IC5001 and peripheral circuit. Check if the audio sig- Check the Pins 7 and 32 of IC5001, the voltage is respectively S3.3V nal is observed at pins 19 and 23 of IC5001. and S1.8V. Check IC5002<Audio SW>...
Control Port Functions Scaler I/O port functions (PW190) PIN NO. PORT NO. SIGNAL NAME DESCRIPTION ON_3.3V 3.3V Power Drive, Power On: H RESET_MIC PW_SCS TXD_PW Serial Control TXD ON_15V 15V Power Driver,Pow on:H MIC_OFF MIC Control, MIC On:H SDATA_PW 3-Wired Serial Control Data PW_NMCLR LAN control SDA2...
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PT-VX400U / VX400E / VX400EA Parts Location Diagram In the optical unit L03-B L03-G L03-R CAUTION: Part must be placed in specified direction when replacing the optical parts. Please see “Optical Parts Disassembly” for further instructions. -79-...
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PT-VX400U / VX400E / VX400EA Parts Location Diagram Accessories (see accessories parts list) REMOTE CONTROL MANUAL CD-ROM VGA CABLE AC CORD FILTER COVER STRAP CARRYING BAG AC LOCK HOLDER AC LOCK STOPPER -80-...
PT-VX400U / VX400E / VX400EA Electrical Parts List Product safety should be considered when a component replacement is made in any area of a projector. Components indicated by a mark in this parts list and the circuit diagram show components whose value have special significance to product safety.
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PT-VX400U / VX400E / VX400EA Electrical Parts List Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description SC5608 945 076 3503 SURGE-ABSORBER 303 453 8719 CERAMIC 470P K SC8001 945 076 3503 SURGE-ABSORBER C2903 303 368 7319 CERAMIC 10U K 6.3V SC8002 945 076 3503 SURGE-ABSORBER 303 358 3215 CERAMIC 10U K 6.3V SW6801 945 026 2792...
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PT-VX400U / VX400E / VX400EA Electrical Parts List Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description C651 304 108 0901 ELECT 220U M L614 910 229 3532 CORE C653 303 370 1510 CERAMIC 0.1U K L631 952 001 0131 CORE,PIPE C661 403 468 6219 ELECT 1500U M L661 910 229 3532 CORE C662...
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PT-VX400U / VX400E / VX400EA Electrical Parts List Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 423 034 4101 FUSE 250V 6.3A A604 655 005 0045 ASSY,PWB,SUB POWER KA2JC CAPACITOR C7801 403 485 9910 DL-ELECT 3.3F M 2.5V C7802 403 485 9910 DL-ELECT 3.3F M 2.5V C7803 403 485 9910 DL-ELECT 3.3F M 2.5V...
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PT-VX400U / VX400E / VX400EA Electrical Parts List Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description -101-...
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Schematic Diagrams CAUTION Components indicated by a mark ! in this schematic diagram have the special significance in the safety. It is therefore, particularly recommended that the replacement of those parts must be made by exactly the same parts. Must be used with a specified fuse. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire or accident.
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EXHAUST EXHAUST FN901 FN902 FN903 SIDE SIDE LAMP LAMP IN POWER B-PNL R-PNL G-PNL FN906 FN904 FN905 TO SPR-CAPA AFTER AC OFF K1KA03BA0047 K1KA03BA0047 K1KA03BA0331 K1KA03BA0047 K1KA04BA0047 K1KA03BA0331 K1KA03BA0045 FB3624 FB3626 FB3627 J0JYC0000069 J0JYC0000069 J0JYC0000069 FB3621 L3631 R3620 L3636 L3630 D6831 LAMP REPLACE(Y) L3634 J0JYC0000069...
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R G B COMMON RESET_DG R424 D0GA472JA028 RB437 D1HY4704A005 R404 R472 D0GA103JA028 D0YAR0000012 IRM_RST C425 SDATA R409 D0GA101JA028 R411 D0GA101JA028 FROM IC9001 SCLK R415 D0GA101JA028 3.3VGAM R425 D0YAR0000012 RB428 A SIDE D1HY4704A005 DG_ENBY1 R401 TP_DVS D0YAR0000012 DG_ENBY2 SUB CPU R402 TP_DHS DRGB_DY R G B COMMON...
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Printed Wiring Board Drawings ! CAUTION This projector is isolated from AC line by using the internal converter transformer. Please pay attention to the following notes in servicing RC ( SIDE:A) RC (SIDE:B) 1. Do not touch the part on hot side (primary circuit) or both parts on hot and cold sides (secondary circuit) at the same time.
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SUB POWER (SIDE:A) SUB POWER (SIDE:B) MAIN “K8Q” ID CONNECT (SIDE:A) ID CONNECT (SIDE:B) MAIN “K8I” AV (SIDE:A) AV (SIDE:B) K20A MAIN "K200" PCB_KA2JC...