FILE NO. SERVICE MANUAL Multimedia Projector Model No. PLc-WXu10N U.S.A, Canada, PLc-WXu10e Europe, Asia PLc-WXu10B U.K. original Version chassis No. KJ3-WXu10N00 LJ3-WXu10e00 LJ3-WXu10B00 Match the Chassis No. on the unit's back cover with the Chassis No. in the Service Manual.
Safety Instructions Safety Precautions WARNING: The chassis of this projector is isolated (COLD) from AC line by using the converter transformer. Primary side of the converter and lamp power supply unit circuit is connected to the AC line and it is hot, which hot circuit is identified with the line ( ) in the schematic diagram.
1.2 Lamp Specification Product Type: Short arc mercury lamp with reflector. Initial Characteristics Lamp Life The lamp life represents the average number of hours when the illuminance drops to less than 50% of its initial value under the following conditions with specific optical system. The nominal lamp life at 210W is (2000) hours.
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Attention for handling ♦ Do not touch the lamp until it has cooled completely, because the lamp is very hot during operation and immediately after turned off. ♦ The lamp has to be fixed firmly to the base or socket. ♦...
2 Firmware Upgraded Flow This chapter provides the information regarding relevant equipments and upgrading procedure for LCD projector firmware upgrade. Note: Firmware upgrade process is not necessary. Please check the firmware and composer version before any procedures. During firmware download period, please do not shut down PC or projector, this will cause flash memory’s damage.
2.1 Setup Tool/Equipment Computer RS232 Cable Power Cord 2.2 Upgrading Procedure Connect COM1 of PC and RS232 port of LCD projector. 2. Select where the firmware is for download and Open “Bin” file 1. Open bin file Execute “FlashUpgrader.exe” file on the PC. 1.
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4. Make sure”Notify On Completion’’ is with a check 2.Click 1.Put checkmark’’Notify On Completion Flash Press Menu and Power buttons constantly and then give power supply. Power LED will become green. That indicates the projector is in the download mode. At this moment, you can release these two buttons.
3.2 Disassembly Procedure Warning ♦ Put on the Static Electricity Ring when starting for repair. ♦ Repair Environment suggest in Clean-room class 10000. Do not remove Optical Engine or LCD panel outside the clean room. Please return the optical engine to supplier if your repair condition can not meet the requirement.
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Step Figure Description Press the power button to shutdown the projector and disconnect the power cord. If the lamp is hot, please do not start any procedure until the projector lamp cools down. Remove the Lens Cover with strap from the cabinet bottom.
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Step Figure Description Remove the hexagon heat bolt*6 on the back cover Remove the screws S05 * 2 on the back cover Remove screws S01 and than take back cover away. PLC-WXU10...
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Step Figure Description 1. Remove the screws 2. Remove the real metal and back IR PCB 1. Remove the screws S01*3 on the front cover 2. Remove the lens cap 3. Remove the front cover module Note: Lens cap should be Removed as the front cover module above.
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Step Figure Description 1. Remove the screws S01*4 on the top cover 2. Remove the W01 3. Remove the top cover Remove the screws S04*2 and front cover metal PLC-WXU10...
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Step Figure Description Remove the screws as shown. Remove the housing mylar PLC-WXU10...
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Step Figure Description 1. Remove the screws S02*3 2. 2.Remove the main board NOTES:(The W05 should be removed main board above) 3.Remove W06 and Hikari Saku 1.Remove the ballast module 2.Remove the speaker PLC-WXU10...
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Step Figure Description Remove the thermal sensor on the Optical engine Remove the Optical engine Loosen screws and remove the power board module from bottom cover PLC-WXU10...
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Step Figure Description Remove the cube blower module Loosen the screws S06 to remove fans. PLC-WXU10...
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Step Figure Description Loosen the screws to remove fans as shown. Loosen the screws(M3*5) to remove the front IR PCB (M7). PLC-WXU10...
3.3 Disassembly Lamp Module Step Figure Description Turn off the projector. Unplug the power cord. Loosen the screw Remove the lamp cover. Loosen the three screws of lamp module Pull the lamp module out by lamp handle. Insert the new lamp module into the projector and tighten the screws.
3.4 Disassembly the keypad Step Figure Description Disassembly the speaker Disconnect the W01 with keypad Remove the screws (T2*5x4) Take the Key PCB off. PLC-WXU10...
4 Troubleshooting and Verifying the Repair This chapter provides technicians with electronic background how to maintain the product. Moreover, you can get the appropriate operation to solve some complicated problems of component repairing and professional problems. 4.1 Troubleshooting Warning Do not directly look into the lens to avoid eyesight damages. The projector is equipped with ventilation holes (intake) and ventilation holes (exhaust).
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Power Source Troubleshooting: No Power Source Fan failure after after turning on turning on Replace AC Reconnect fan Check fan Check AC socket and socket connection connector Replace power Replace fan Check Check board or reinstall Safety Switch Replace keypad Replace Check Check LED and keypad...
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Fail to light up No Volume Refer to LED Replace Check LED Check indicator and follow indication Speaker Speaker indicative actions Replace Replace Check Check Lamp Module Lamp life Mainboard Mainboard Replace Check Power board Power board 380V output Replace Check Ballast Ballast Replace...
Video Signal Troubleshooting Computer Video No Signal No Signal Turn on Turn on Check Check Source Source Source Source Replace Replace Check Check Cable Cable Cable Cable Replace Replace Optical Check monitor Check Mainboard Engine out signal Optical Engine Replace Check Optical Engine Optical Engine...
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Image abnormal Color abnormal Adjust Check input cable Power on again and Input signal and signal setting reset OSD Adjust Adjust Color Check Color Check input cable and Input signal Wheel Index Wheel Index signal setting Replace Replace Check Check Mainboard Mainboard Mainboard...
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Operation Function Troubleshooting Remote Control Button Failure Failure Replace Replace Check Check Battery Keypad and FPC Battery Level Keypad and FPC Replace Replace Check Check Remote Control Mainboard Remote Control Mainboard Replace Check Replace Check Mainboard Mainboard PLC-WXU10...
4.2 Verifying the Repair After repairing projector (Dissembling and assembling projector), Repair center should verify the quality of repaired unit. (1) Signal test (Each I/O can function normally) Connect all connector to the jacks one after the other to check whether each channel can project normally I/O port Monitor In (WXGA)
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(2) Operation test Buttons operation Button description Test criteria Power button 1. Mechanical motion (Up & Down) should be free from getting stuck when pressing the button 2. Press “power” button and projector will switch on Menu/Enter 1. Mechanical motion (Up & Down) should be free from getting stuck when pressing the button.
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(3) Image Quality Projected image size: 60 inches (diagonal length) Zoom ring: Adjust zoom ring to wide (Maximum projection size) I/O port Monitor In (WXGA) Test Equipment Standard Pattern generator (Ex. Quantum data) Signal format 1280*800 60Hz 60” in diagonal length Projected image size Test Pattern Test criteria...
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Gray 10 Blemish, stain are not allowable on the projected screen Full darkness Light leak in the non-effective area. Should be less than 0.7 lux(<0.7lux) S-Video I/O port S-Video Test Equipment Standard Pattern generator (Ex. Quantum data)&DVD player Signal format 480i No apparent color deviation on the projected image Criteria...
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(4) Resolution I/O port WXGA Test Equipment 1. Rotate Zoom ring to wide mode (Maximum projected image) Test Method 2. Fix projector to set diagonal length of projected image to 60”. 3. Adjust focus ring to make resolution of 4 corners and center are balanced.
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(7) Safety test equipments Safety test Test items Test Equipment Safety analyzer Test method 1. Clamp the metal shell of VGA connector 2. Plug the power cord to socket Test criteria GND 30A 3sec 100mΩ DCW 2506V 1sec 250uA Single Step OFF (8) Cosmetic standard for repaired projector Follow cosmetic standard for repair center.
5 Connector Information This section provides each connector location on boards and function of each board. They will be useful for your detecting the defective boards. 5.1 Main Board Connector Description No 1 Fan2, on the front of projector No 2 Fan3, on the left of lens.
No 12 Keypad control(FPC) No 13 R FPCB No 14 G FPCB No 15 B FPCB No 16 Speaker No 17 Back IR 5.2 Ballast Board No 3 No 2 No 1 No 2 Connector Description No 1 Lamp power supply No 2 Ignite signal connected to Mainboard No 3...
6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Introduction This section is a list of all the FRU removal. Following the FRU table of contents is an enlarged view of the entire projector, which shows the primary FRUs in the projector. When working on the projector, use appropriate anti-static precautions such as anti-static mats, wrist straps and grounded work surfaces.
The firmware version is indicated at the top of the screen menu in the engineering mode as follows; P9737-9000-00-A-07-12-28-W601-SANYO-1.01 Version Number CAUTION: Do not change the value of items in the engineering mode. Those items are adjusted in the factory and cannot be restored with the current value.
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2. Check flicker Step 1: Enter the Engineering mode. Choose the EPSON Flicker item then press right button on the panel. Step 2: Adjustment OSD will show on the screen as below. The OSD disappear at this moment as shown. Choose the “...
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