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2012 LCD TV Technical Guide

Title Page

ET5, DT50 and WT50 Series-LCD HD/FHD TV


Applies to models:
TC-L47DT50
TC-L55DT50
TC-L42E50
TC-L47E50
TC-L55E50
TC-L42ET5
TC-L47ET5
TC-L55ET5
TC-L47WT50
TC-L55WT50

Panasonic National Training


Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America

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Warning

Prepared by
Jean Magloire
Panasonic Consumer marketing Company of North america
National Training

"HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.“
Copyright  2012 by Panasonic Consumer Marketing of North America
All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law.

Warning
This service information is designed for experienced repair technicians only and is not designed for use by the
general public. It does not contain warnings or cautions to advise non-technical individuals of potential dangers in
attempting to service a product. Products powered by electricity should be serviced or repaired only by
experienced professional technicians. Any attempt to service or repair the product or products dealt with in this
service information by anyone else could result in serious injury or death.

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Table of Contents
Subject Page Subject Page
Features 6 TC-L47DT50 Board Layout 29
Highlights 7 Stand by/Start-up Operation (P/A board) 30
The New World of Smart VIERA 8 Start up operation 31
Concept of the IPTV World 9 Start up operation _ A board (SUB voltages) 32
Evolution of the IPTV World and Its Future Expansion 10 Start up operation _ A board (OVP circuit) 33
2D-3D Conversion 11 Start up operation _ A board (PNL,FRC voltage) 42
2012 Series/Models 12 TC-L47ET5 Connector Voltages) 44
WT50 Series 13 Video signal processing 45
DT50 Series 14 Video Process 46
ET5 Series 15 TC-L47ET5 Upper LVDS Connector 48
E50 Series 16 Panel Free Run Mode 49
E5 Series 17 Video Process - Difference from last year model 50
U5 Series 18 Panel Drive 51
X5 Series 19 47WT50 & 47DT50 LED Backlight Control 52
C5 Series 20 DT50 LED Backlight Control Connectors 53
3D Eyewear Standardization 21 55WT50 & 55DT50 LED Backlight Control 57
DT50 or WT50 Back Cover and Dongles 23 Troubleshooting Shutdown Problem 59
Bluetooth 24 Troubleshooting SOS Protection Circuit 60
Bluetooth Module & WIFI Module Confirmation 25 Troubleshooting 1 Blink of the Power LED (ET5 Series) 61
Warning about 3D Eyewear 26 Troubleshooting 1 Blink of the Power LED (WT & DT Series) 62
Viewing 3D images 27 Troubleshooting 3 Fast Blinks of the Power LED 64
TC-L42ET5 Board Layout 28 Troubleshooting 7 Blinks of the Power LED 65

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Table of Contents
Subject Page Subject Page
Troubleshooting 9 Blinks of the Power LED (ET5 Series) 66 Vertical Area Picture Problem 80
Troubleshooting 9 Blinks of the Power LED (DT & WT Series) 67 Vertical Line/Bar Problem 81
Troubleshooting 10 Blinks of the Power LED 68 Horizontal Line Picture Problem 82
The Power LED Remains in Standby Mode 69 Non-uniform Color Picture Problem 83
The LED backlight does not turn on 70 Many Vertical Lines Picture Problem 84
3D Method 71 OSD Problem 85
Relation of 3D TV to Eyewear 74 Strange Color Problem 86
TC-L47ET5 Service Mode 75 Data Copy by SD Card 87
How to Enter the Service Mode’s SRV-TOOL 76 Data Copy Preparation 88
TC-L47ET5 How to Enter the Self-check Mode 77 Data Copy from the TV to SD Card 89
Troubleshooting Picture Problem 78 Data Copy from the SD Card to TV 90
Horizontal Area Picture Problem 79 Glossary (1) 91

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Topics
1. Features
2. Start-up Operation
A) Stand by Operation
B) Power On Operation
C) Voltage Distribution
3. Signal process Circuit
A) Video Signal
B) Audio Signal
4. SOS Detect
5. Service Notes
A) Service Mode
B) SRV-TOOL
C) Self check
6. Troubleshooting
7. Data Copy Function (SD card)
7. Glossary

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Features

Features

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Highlights

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The New World of Smart VIERA

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Concept of the IPTV World

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Evolution of the IPTV World and Its Future Expansion

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2D-3D Conversion

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2012 Series/Models
Series/Size 55” 47” 42” 37” 32” 24”

WT50 Series TC-L55WT50 TC-L47WT50


LED -FHD-3D

DT50 Series TC-L55DT50 TC-L47DT50


LED-FHD-3D
ET5 Series TC-L55ET5 TC-L47ET5 TC-L42ET5
LED-FHD–3D
E50 Series TC-L55E50 TC-L47E50 TC-L42E50
LED-FHD

E5 Series TC-L47E5 TC-L42E5 TC-L37E5 TC-L32E5


LED-FHD
U5 Series TC-L42U5
CCFL-FHD
X5 Series TC-L32X5 TC-L24X5
LED-HD FHD
C5 Series TC-L32C5
CCFL-HD

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WT50 Series
55 TC-L55WT50 47 TC-L47WT50
Picture
Picture Quality
Quality
• Progressive FULL HD • Web Smoother
3DTM* • 2D-3D Conversion*
• IPS LED LCD Panel • 3D 24p Cinema Smoother
• 1,920 Backlight Scanning • ISFccc Calibration Mode*
• Clear Panel Pro • Wide Viewing Angle
Included Accessories
• 1,080p Pure Direct • 3D Real Sound with 8-Train
• Pure Image Creation Speakers
• Vivid Color Creation
Easy
Easy Operation
Operation
• VIERA remote App Support • Multitasking
VIERA Touch Pad Controller • VIERA Touch Pad • Product Support Center
Controller Included /eHELP

Networking
Networking
TM

• VIERA Link™
• VIERA Connect • 4 HDMI Terminals
• Web Browser • 3 USB Terminals
• WiFi Built-In • PC Input Terminal
• DLNA
VIERA Connect • Game Mode
• 3D Media Player*
• SD Photo Gallery
Web Browser Eco
Eco
• Energy Star*
•Eco Mode
1,920 Backlight Scanning
Design
Design and
and Others
Others
• Super-Narrow Metal Frame
Clear Panel Pro with Crescent Stand

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DT50 Series
55 TC-L55DT50 47 TC-L47DT50 Picture
Picture Quality
Quality
• Progressive FULL HD • Web Smoother
3DTM* • 2D-3D Conversion*
• IPS LED LCD Panel • 3D 24p Cinema Smoother
• 1,920 Backlight Scanning • Wide Viewing Angle
• Clear Panel Pro • 3D Real Sound with 8-Train
• Vivid Color Creation Speakers

Easy
Easy Operation
Operation
• VIERA remote App Support
• Product Support Center / eHELP

Networking
Networking
TM • VIERA Connect • VIERA Link™
• Web Browser • 4 HDMI Terminals
• WiFi Built-In • 3 USB Terminals
• DLNA • PC Input Terminal
• Game Mode
• 3D Media Player*
VIERA Connect • SD Photo Gallery
Eco
Eco
• Energy Star*
Web Browser •Eco Mode

1,920 Backlight Scanning Design


Design and
and Others
Others
• Narrow Metal Frame

Clear Panel Pro

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ET5 Series
55 TC-L55ET5 47 TC-L47ET5 42 TC-L42ET5 Picture
Picture Quality
Quality
• 3DTM with Polarized 3D
• IPS LED LCD Panel
• 360 Backlight Scanning
• Clear Panel
• Vivid Color Creation
Included Accessories
• 2D-3D Conversion*
• 3D 24p Cinema Smoother
• Wide Viewing Angle
• 3D Real Sound
Four pairs of 3D Eyewear
(Polarized 3D) Easy
Easy Operation
Operation
• VIERA remote App Support
TM
• Product Support Center / eHELP

Networking
Networking
• VIERA Connect • VIERA Link™
• Web Browser • 4 HDMI Terminals
• WiFi Built-In • 2 USB Terminals
VIERA Connect • DLNA
• Game Mode
• PC Input Terminal

• 3D Media Player*
Web Browser • SD Photo Gallery
Eco
Eco
• Energy Star*
WiFi Built-In •Eco Mode

Design
Design and
and Others
Others
360 Backlight Scanning • Crystal Frame

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E50 Series
55 TC-L55E50 47 TC-L47E50 42 TC-L42E50 Picture
Picture Quality
Quality
• FULL HD
• IPS LED LCD Panel
• 360 Backlight Scanning
• Clear Panel
• Vivid Color Creation
• 24p Cinema Smoother
• Wide Viewing Angle
• 3D Real Sound
Easy
Easy Operation
Operation
• VIERA remote App Support
• Product Support Center / eHELP
TM
Networking
Networking
• VIERA Connect
• WiFi Ready
• DLNA
• Game Mode
• Media Player*
• SD Photo Gallery
VIERA Connect • VIERA Link™
• 4 HDMI Terminals
WiFi Ready • 2 USB Terminals
• PC Input Terminal
Eco
Eco
360 Backlight Scanning • Energy Star*
•Eco Mode

Wide Viewing Angle Design


Design and
and Others
Others

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E5 Series
47 TC-L47E5 37 TC-L37E5
42 TC-L42E5 32 TC-L32E5 Picture
Picture Quality
Quality
• FULL HD
• IPS LED LCD Panel
• 180 Backlight Scanning1
• Clear Panel
• Vivid Color Creation
• Wide Viewing Angle
• 3D Real Sound
Easy
Easy Operation
Operation
• VIERA remote App Support
Networking
Networking
TM
• Online Movies • SD Photo Gallery
• WiFi Ready • VIERA Link™
• DLNA • 4 HDMI Terminals
• Game Mode • 2 USB Terminals
• Media Player* • PC Input Terminal

Eco
Eco
Online Movies • Energy Star*
•Eco Mode
WiFi Ready Design
Design and
and Others
Others
• AV Surround
180 Backlight Scanning*

Wide Viewing Angle 1 Only for the L47/42/37E5

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U5 Series
Picture
Picture Quality
Quality
42 TC-L42U5
• FULL HD
• 24p Playback

Easy
Easy Operation
Operation
• Simple Remote Control
Networking
Networking
• Game Mode
• Media Player*
(USB Playback/ Photo and Music)
• 3 HDMI Terminals
• 1 USB Terminal
• PC Input Terminal

Eco
Eco
• Eco Mode

Media Player* Design


Design and
and Others
Others
(USB Playback/ Photo and Music) • AV Surround

3 HDMI Terminals

PC Input Terminal

1 USB Terminal

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X5 Series
32 TC-L32X5 24 TC-L24X5 Picture
Picture Quality
Quality
1
• FULL HD
• IPS LED LCD Panel2
• 24p Playback
• Wide Viewing Angle2
Easy
Easy Operation
Operation
• Simple Remote Control
Networking
Networking
• Game Mode
• Media Player3
• SD Photo Gallery2
• 3 HDMI Terminals2
TM
• 1 USB Terminal
• PC Input Terminal
Eco
Eco
• Energy Star2
• Eco Mode1

Media Player2 Design


Design and
and Others
Others
• AV Surround
Wide Viewing Angle2

SD Photo Gallery2
1 Only for the L24X5
2 Only for the L32X5
3 HDMI Terminals2 3 L24X5 is only USB Memory

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C5 Series
32 TC-L32C5 Picture
Picture Quality
Quality
• HD Panel
• 24p Playback

Easy
Easy Operation
Operation
• Simple Remote Control
Networking
Networking
• Game Mode
• Media Player*
(USB Playback/ Photo and Music)
• 2 HDMI Terminals
• 1 USB Terminal
• PC Input Terminal
Eco
Eco
• Eco Mode

Design
Design and
and Others
Others
Media Player*
• AV Surround
(USB Playback/ Photo and Music)

2 HDMI Terminals

PC Input Terminal

1 USB Terminal

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2012 3D Eyewear

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3D Eyewear Standardization

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DT50 or WT50 Back Cover and Dongles

WIFI Dongle
Bluetooth Dongle

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Bluetooth
The 3D eyewear used on the 2012 TVs support Bluetooth wireless technology.

Standard Compliance Bluetooth® 3.0


Frequency Range 2.402GHz~2.480GHz

Web Browser
The Web Browser supports HTML5 pages.

You can browse the internet much like you do with a PC.

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Bluetooth Module & WIFI Module Confirmation
Self-check Screen Cell Phone Usage
SELF-CHECK 1.030 – 00.12.0846 A cell phone may be used to detect the TV’s
Bluetooth transmission. The name “Panasonic
PEAKS OK Viera” is displayed on the cell phone when the 3D
TUN OK Bluetooth signal is discovered.
STBY OK
Note: Not all iPhones and smartphones are
MEM1 OK capable of discovering the Panasonic Bluetooth
MEM2 OK signal. The self-check procedure on the left is
most reliable.
ZWEI OK
ID OK
HDMI-SW OK

BT 01
WIFI ___

SOS: 01 0A
Copyright Panasonic Corporation 2012

To access the self-check screen, simultaneously


hold down the Volume Down button of the TV
and the OK button on the remote control for a few seconds.

The absence of the Bluetooth and WIFI module are indicated


as follows:

Bluetooth = Error 01 in Red


WIFI = Long dash in red

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Warning about 3D Eyewear

Do not use 3D bluetooth transmission in hospital or other medical facilities.

Radio waves from 3D bluetooth transmission may cause interference of medical


equipments.

Do not use 3D bluetooth transmission nearby automatic control equipments, like a


automatic door, a fire alarm apparatus, etc.

Radio waves from 3D bluetooth transmission may cause interference of automatic


control equipments.

Keep 3D bluetooth transmission more than 22 cm (9 in.) away from the implant of
cardiac pacemaker, or similar implantable medical equipments, at all times.

Radio waves from 3D bluetooth transmission may affect implantable cardiac


pacemaker or similar equipment operations.

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Viewing 3D images
Types of 3D signal that can be displayed by this TV

1. A 3D Blu-ray disc, played on 3D capable Blu-ray player/recorder


that is connected via HDMI cable.

2. 3D TV broadcast (program)

3. 3D Photo and 3D Movie taken by LUMIX/Camcorder.

4. 3D game played on 3D capable video game console, connected


via HDMI cable.

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TC-L42ET5 Board Layout

Board Name Function


GK-Board Power Switch, Key
P-Board Power Supply
K-Board Remote Receiver , LED, Cat's eye
A-Board Main Board

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TC-L47DT50 Board Layout

P2
A02
P
A12A
LD1
P4
A
LD2

LD4
LD A20

A21
LD3 A15
A10
T-CON

Board Name Function


LP-Board Panasonic Logo LED
P-Board Power supply, Power switch, Control Button
K-Board LED, Cat's eye
A-Board Main Board
LD LED Drive

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Stand by/Start-up Operation (P/A board)

Stand by/Start-up Operation (P/A board)

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Start up operation

When the TV is plugged in, the power board outputs 5V for standby power. Upon receiving this voltage, the
micro (IC8000) outputs the TV_SUB_ON command.
When the power supply receives the TV_SUB_ON signal, it outputs 2 different voltages:
•P15V to the A board on pins 1, 2, and 3 of connector P2.
•24V to the LED backlight power board on pins 7, 8, and 9 of connector P4. This voltage is not used at plug-in.
When the power-on button is pressed and the A board is ready to turn on the display, IC8000 of the A board
outputs the Backlight-on command to LCD Module.

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Start up operation _ Step 1

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Start up operation _ Step 1
When the TV is plugged in, the rectifier circuit produces a DC voltage that
travels through the PFC circuit directly to the power switches Q7301 and
Q7302. A separate DC voltage, approx. 40V, produced by D7104 and D7105
serves as start-up voltage to pin 1 of the oscillator IC7301. When the voltage on
pin 1 rises up to a predefined value, IC7301 starts to oscillate and output
switching pulses to Q7301 and Q7302. As current flows through the winding of
T7301, output voltages are generated by the transformer. One of these
voltages, VCC, is used to power pin 10 of IC7301 .
When the power supply starts up, 6V is created by D7407/C7514. This voltage
goes to IC7502 which is a 5V regulator. The start command for this regulator
originates at pin 3 of IC7301.
This pin is internally grounded in normal state and the information is carried to
the secondary side by PC7303. Finally there is around 2.4V on pin 3 of IC7502
to start its operation. Then 5V is output at pins 1 and 2 of the IC.
This voltage (STB5V) is provided to the A board via pin 5 of connector P2.
So when the TV is plugged in, STB5V is provided to A board without an external
trigger signal.

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Start up operation _ Step 2

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Start up operation _ Step 2
The STB5V from pin 5 of connector P2 is applied to the Analog ASIC (IC5000) to
supply power to the Main CPU/PEAKS LD4 (IC8000) on the A board. The Analog
ASIC (IC5000) converts the STB5V to STB3.3V and STB1.2V. These 2 voltages
energize and prepare the microprocessor (CPU) for program execution. The STB3.3V
from the Analog ASIC (IC5000) is also applied to the remote control receiver and the
power LED on the K board through pins 5 and 10 of connector A10.

Upon energizing, IC8000 automatically outputs the TV _SUB_ON command for approximately 12
seconds. This command triggers the output of the P15V source (not shown in the drawing) to the A
board, but the red LED does not light.

The A board performs a self-check operation to determine its communication status. If a defect is
encountered, the unit shuts down and possibly displays a blink code. If all is well, the unit goes to the
standby mode.

When the power on command from the power switch, the remote control receiver or Viera Link
is provided to IC8000 PEAKS LD4, the “TV_SUB_ON” command (2.4V) is output. The
“command is provided to the power supply board via pin 7 of connector P2.

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Start up operation _ Step 3

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Start up operation _ Step 3
When the power board receives the TV_SUB_ON signal from IC8000 via pin 7 of connector P2, it outputs 2
different voltages:

1.P15V to the A board on pins 1, 2, and 3 of connector P2.


2.24V to the LED backlight power board on pins 7, 8, and 9 of connector P4.

This command is carried to the primary side of the power supply by PC7302. This voltage turns on the
transistor Q7303 to provide a reference voltage from pin 6 to pin 5 of IC7301.
Therefore the operation of IC7301 changes the switching frequency from standby state to increase the output
voltages.

The TV_SUB_ON command also turns on Q7202 to provide power and turn on the PFC circuit. As a result,
the PFC starts to operate and the output voltages from the transformer T7301 start to rise until the moment
IC7401 starts to operate. This IC monitors the 16V output on the secondary side of the power supply. The
output of IC7401 is provided to pin 4 of IC7301 by PC7301. IC7301 adjust the switching frequency by this
feedback signal. The circuit is designed to maintain a stable DC output of the power supply.

The TV_SUB_ON signal also switches on the transistors Q7402 and Q7403 to output the P15V and 24V
output voltages to other boards.
The 24V is provided to the LCD Module ( LED Backlight Power Supply).
The P15V is provided to the A board.

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Start up operation _ A board (SUB voltages)

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Start up operation _ A board (SUB voltages)
The P15V from the P board enters the A board via pins 1, 3 and 5 of connector A02. It is applied to
the Analog ASIC IC5000 and other ICs (Voltage regulators) to generate the SUB-Voltages used for
signal processing operation.
The SUB1.1V, 1.5V, 1.8V, 3.3V, 5V, HDMI3.3V and USB5V are created.
Each voltage regulator is activated by a DCDCEN command created from the P15V source.
So the presence of the P15V source on the A board causes each of the SUB-voltage regulator ICs
to output a DC voltage.

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Start up operation _ A board (OVP circuit)

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Start up operation _ A board (OVP circuit)
The Sub voltages are monitored for over-voltage condition. If any of these voltages increases above a
predetermined level, the OVP circuit will be triggered by getting pin 7 of IC5000 to go high.
When pin 7 goes high, the TV_SUB_ON voltage connected to pin 8 is grounded. This disables the circuit that
generates the P15V and 24V on the power supply.

If any abnormality occurs with P15V, the DCDCEN circuit inside IC5000 provides a DC output to turn on the
switch at pin 11. This in turn disables the output of the SUB-Voltage regulator ICs (IC5400, IC5420, IC5440,
IC8100 and IC8101).

When an over voltage condition is detected at plug-in the TV becomes completely disabled and the power
LED remains off.

When an over voltage condition is detected at power-on the TV becomes completely disabled and the power
LED remains on.

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Start up operation _ A board (PNL,FRC voltage)

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Start up operation _ A board (PNL,FRC voltage)

The P15V is also used to generate the PNL-Voltage and FRC-Voltages on the A board. IC5000
outputs the Panel VCC On2 signal. IC5300 uses this command to generate the PNL12V.
The PNL12V is provided to the T-con circuit of the LCD Module and ICs (Voltage regulator) to
produce FRC-Voltages.
After that, IC8000 outputs the BL_ON command to the LCD Module through the P board. The BL_ON
command turns on the LED backlight power supply of the LCD Module. If the backlight power circuit
does not work normally, the BL_SOS signal communicates this information to IC8000. At that time,
IC8000 stops outputting the TV_SUB_ON signal and blinks the red power LED 1 times.

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TC-L47ET5 Connector Voltages)
Connector P4 Connector P2
PIN # NAME VOLTS OHMS PIN # NAME VOLTS OHMS
1 PWM 1.5V 3.1K 1 16V 15.9V 23K
2 BL_ON 3.1V 255K 2 16V 15.9V 23K
3 BL_SOS 0V 56K 3 16V 15.9V 23K
4 GND 0V 0 4 GND 0V 0
5 GND 0V 0 5 5V 5.3V 40K
6 GND 0V 0 6 GND 0V 0
7 24V 23.98V 1.4K and 7 SUB-ON 2.4V 6.3K
Rising 8 POWER-ON 3.2V 18.4K
8 24V 23.98V 1K and 9 KEY 3.2V 15.6K
Rising
10 BL-SOS 0V 55K
9 24V 23.98V 1K and
Rising 11 BL-ON 3.1V 255K
10 POWER_ON 3.2V 18.4K 12 NC 0V 0
11 KEY 3.2V 15.6K 13 BL-PWM1 1.4V 3.1K

12 GND 0V 0 14 NC 0V 0
15 GND 0V 0

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Video signal processing

Video Signal Processing

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Video Process

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Video Process
The main function of the A board is to select and process one of the incoming video
signals. IC8458 and IC4700 are switches that select USB and HDMI signals. The built-in WiFi
module is connected using a USB type terminal.
Video input, Component Video Input, composite video output of the tuner and the other HDMI input
are all connected to IC8000 for selection. The IC has interface circuits that converts each input
signal into digital RGB . The data selected for viewing is then provided to the RGB process circuit
within the same IC for processing.

The RGB Process section of the IC performs all picture control operations such as
brightness, contrast, color, tint, etc. On Screen Display data such as channel numbers,
Digital TV closed caption, and picture adjustments are mixed with the video data. After the
process, LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling) is output to IC9100. IC9100, the FRC
(Frame Rate Converter) IC doubles or triples the frame rate to improve focus and eliminate blur.
The output signal is provided to the T-CON for display on the LCD screen.

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TC-L47ET5 Upper LVDS Connector
Upper LVDS connector
A disconnected upper LVDS
connector (TC02A) results in
distorted video. The picture appears
to be in the background with vertical
white line in front.

When troubleshooting a distortion of


this type, if the LVDS connector is in
place, use the internal pattern
Panasonic generator to determine if the problem
is in the A board or the T-CON. A
normal T-CON generates pictures that
are clean and smooth. Keep in mind,
the T-Con is part of the panel. It
cannot be replaced in the field.
Lower LVDS connector
When the lower LVDS connector (TC01A) is disconnected, The screen is dark blue with no video.
use the internal pattern generator to determine if the problem is in the A board or the T-CON. A
normal T-CON generates pictures that are clean and smooth. Keep in mind, the T-Con is part of
the panel, it cannot be replaced in the field.

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Panel Free Run Mode
When a picture problem is encountered, the internal test pattern generator
may be used to determine whether the symptom is the result of a defective A board or panel.
The test pattern is displayed as follows:

All video sources


contain distortion

Start the Panel


Free Run
Feature

Yes
Did the test
patterns display A-Board
correctly?

No

Panel

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Video Process - Difference from last year model

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Panel Drive
LED
IC9500 LD3 DRIVER A16 A02 P2 SMPS
CONTROL T-CON P12V
LED 1-20 1-9 P12V 1,3,5 1,2,3 P15V
DRIVER

PWM_ENB PANEL_
I LD1 B
57
C VCC_ON
9 A
DISPEN
5 C 56
0 IC8000
K BT LR
1
L 59 Peaks
I LD2 I 19-47
LVDS DATA PRO4
C G
9 IIC
H 54-55
5
0
T
2

LD LCD PANEL A P
1. The panel_VCC_ON command turns on the panel 12V regulator to power the T-CON circuit.
2. The PWM_ENB command turns on the PWM generator to produce the control signal for the LED backlight
circuit.
3. The DISPEN command turns on the T-CON circuit to produce the column and row signals to drive the panel.
4. Since the T-CON determines the panel’s drive signals, the Bluetooth Left and Right signals are generated for
transmission to the glasses.
5. The LVDS data is the video signal used by the T-CON to produce the column and row signals to drive the
panel.
6. The IIC data is the communication line between the T-CON and the Main CPU. Data for the PWM signal is also
provided through the IIC line.
7. The LED Driver Control signals, using customer’s OSD, CATS, or artificial intelligence, manipulate the
backlight .

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47WT50 & 47DT50 LED Backlight Control
P2
LLC Power
P Module
Voltage Detect 12 3D_ON
LLC TRANS
LLC Power 11 BL_ON
LLC TRANS
Module 10 BL_SOS

P4 10 9 6 4 2 1

LD4 1 2 5 7 9 10
LD VLED (66Vdc) 16V FB BL_ BL_
ON SOS
16 FETs Current FET
Source 60 2-3 61 1

IC9500 LED Driver


LED
DC Power Driver
Control

LD2 1 15 2 16 LD1 3 17 1 15 LD3 4 18

? A15
IIC
? 54-55
LED Backlight PWM_EN
? 57
T-CON
? 19
LCD Driver LVDS
LCD Panel ?
TX
47

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47WT50 & 47DT50 LED Backlight Control
The LED driver board receives 66Vdc and 16Vdc from the power supply via connector P4/LD4. The 16V source is used
to bias the drive IC, IC9500. The 66V source is used bias the LED. The backlight_On command from the same
connector starts the inverter drive signals.

The BL_SOS connection originates at IC8000, the system control IC located on the A board. IC8000 monitors the status
of BL_SOS line to determine the state of the LED drive circuit. During normal operation, IC9500 pulls the BL_SOS line
low to inform IC8000 of the illumination of the LED. Should the drive circuit or an LED array inside the panel become
defective, the BL_SOS line remains or goes high to inform IC8000 of the condition. The TV shuts down and the power
LED emits a one blink error code.

The LED drive circuit is responsible for delivering the current needed to illuminate the panel’s LEDs. A total of 16 FETs
are manipulated on/off by grounding pulses generated within IC9500. To adjust the brightness, the pulses are modulated
to control the on and off time of the FETs.

Unlike other models, a PWM_EN command is provided to the T-CON by the system control IC. The actual PWM signals
are communicated via the IIC bus line of IC8000. The PWM signals are provided to the LED drive circuit via the
connector LD3.

The 66Vdc source and grounding pulses are delivered to the LEDs via the connectors LD1 and LD4.

When the TV is displaying 3D images, the 3D_ON command is output from IC8000 to change the 66Vdc source of the
power supply to 84Vdc.

Note:
Connector LD1 or LD2 disconnected = Brief (2 seconds) operation with video and sound , then shutdown with one blink
of the power LED
Connector LD1 and LD2 disconnected = Brief operation with black screen and sound , then shutdown with one blink of
the power LED
Connector LD4 Disconnected = Brief operation with black screen and sound , then shutdown with one blink of the
power LED
Connector LD3 Disconnected = Brief operation with black screen and sound , then shutdown with one blink of the
power LED

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47DT50 & 47WT50 LED Backlight Control
CN LD1 CN LD2
Pin # Label Plug-in Power-on 3D ON Ohm Pin # Label Plug-in Power-on 3D ON Ohm
1 NC 0V 0V 0V Infinite 1 LED16 ~28V ~5.2V ~31V Infinite
2 NC 0V 0V 0V Infinite 2 VLED 76V 66V 84V 28K
3 LED8 ~28V ~5.2V ~31V Infinite 3 LED15 ~28V ~5.2V ~31V Infinite
4 VLED 76V 66V 84V 28K 4 VLED 76V 66V 84V 28K
5 LED7 ~28V ~5.2V ~31V Infinite 5 LED14 ~28V ~5.2V ~31V Infinite
6 VLED 76V 66V 84V 28K 6 VLED 76V 66V 84V 28K
7 LED6 ~28V ~5.2V ~31V Infinite 7 LED13 ~28V ~5.2V ~31V Infinite
8 VLED 76V 66V 84V 28K 8 VLED 76V 66V 84V 28K
9 LED5 ~28V ~5.2V ~31V Infinite 9 LED12 ~28V ~5.2V ~31V Infinite
10 VLED 76V 66V 84V 28K 10 VLED 76V 66V 84V 28K
11 LED4 ~28V ~5.2V ~31V Infinite 11 LED11 ~28V ~5.2V ~31V Infinite
12 VLED 76V 66V 84V 28K 12 VLED 76V 66V 84V 28K
13 LED3 ~28V ~5.2V ~31V Infinite 13 LED10 ~28V ~5.2V ~31V Infinite
14 VLED 76V 66V 84V 28K 14 VLED 76V 66V 84V 28K
15 LED2 ~28V ~5.2V ~31V Infinite 15 LED9 ~28V ~5.2V ~31V Infinite
16 VLED 76V 66V 84V 28K 16 VLED 76V 66V 84V 28K
17 LED1 ~28V ~5.2V ~31V Infinite
18 VLED 76V 66V 84V 28K
19 NC 0V 0V 0V Infinite
20 NC 0V 0V 0V Infinite

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47DT50 & 47WT50 LED Backlight Control
CN LD3
Pin # Label Plug-in Power-on 3D ON Ohm
CN LD3
1 PWMRST8 0V ~22mV ~22mV 1.4M
2 PWMRST7 0V ~22mV ~22mV 1.4M
CN 10
3 PWMRST6 0V ~22mV ~22mV 1.4M
4 PWMRST5 0V ~22mV ~22mV 1.4M
5 PWMRST4 0V ~22mV ~22mV 1.4M
6 PWMRST3 0V ~22mV ~22mV 1.4M
7 PWMRST2 0V ~22mV ~22mV 1.4M
8 PWMRST1 0V ~22mV ~22mV 1.4M
9 GND 0V 0 0 0
10 PWMCLK 0V 1.6V 1.6V 47K
11 GND 0V 0V 0 0
LD Board
12 SEL 0V 49mV 28mV 1.5M
13 GND 0V 0V 0 0
CN LD3
14 SDI 44mV 26mV 1.5M
15 GND 0V 0V 0 0
16 SCK 38mV 26mV 1.5M
17 GND 0V 0V 0 0
CN 10
18 LOAD 0V 22mV 22mV 1.4M
19 GND 0V 0V 0 0
T-CON
20 DVDD 0V 3.2V 3.2V 109

Test Points are provided on the T-CON board.


Note: The pin numbers are reversed.

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47DT50 & 47WT50 LED Backlight Control
CN LD4
Pin # Label Plug-in Power On 3D ON Ohm
1 VLED 76V 66V 84V 28K
2 VLED 76V 66v 84V 28K
3 NC 0V 0V 0V -
4 GND 0V 0V 0V 0
5 16V 16V 16V 16V
6 GND 0V 0V 0V 0
7 FB 2.4V 2.4V 1.7-1.9V 106K
8 GND 0V 0V 0V 0
9 BL_ON 0V 3.3V 3.3V 1M
10 BL_SOS 3.2V 0V 0V 54K

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55WT50 & 55DT50 LED Backlight Control
P2
LLC Power
P Module
Voltage Detect 12 3D_ON
LLC TRANS
LLC Power 11 BL_ON
LLC TRANS
Module 10 BL_SOS

P4 10 9 6 4 2 1

LD4 1 2 5 7 9 10
VLED 16V 3D_ON BL_ BL_
LD ON SOS

IC9502 IC9501 IC9500


Booster Circuit Booster Circuit LED Driver
DC Power DC Power LED
Driver
Current Source Current Source Control

LD2 2 16 1 15 LD1 4 18 3 17 LD3 1 20

? A16
IIC
? 54-55
LED Backlight PWM_EN
IC9500 ? 57
T-CON
? 19
LCD Driver LVDS
LCD Panel TX
? 47

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55WT50 & 55DT50 LED Backlight Control
The LED driver board receives 66Vdc and 16Vdc from the power supply via connector P4/LD4. The
16V source is used to bias the drive IC, IC9500. The 66V source is used bias the LED. The
backlight_On command from the same connector starts the inverter drive signals.

The BL_SOS connection originates at IC8000, the system control IC located on the A board. IC8000
monitors the status of BL_SOS line to determine the state of the LED drive circuit. During normal
operation, IC9500 pulls the BL_SOS line low to inform IC8000 of the illumination of the LED. Should
the drive circuit or an LED array inside the panel become defective, the BL_SOS line remains or
goes high to inform IC8000 of the condition. The TV shuts down and the power LED emits a one
blink error code.

The LED drive circuit is responsible for delivering the current needed to illuminate the panel’s
LEDs. A total of 16 FETs (Not shown in the drawing) are manipulated on/off by grounding pulses
generated within IC9500. To adjust the brightness, the pulses are modulated to control the on and
off time of the FETs.

Unlike other models, a PWM_EN command is provided to the T-CON by the system control IC. The
actual PWM signals are communicated via the IIC bus line of IC8000. The PWM signals are provided
to the LED drive circuit via the connector LD3.

The 66Vdc source and grounding pulses are delivered to the LEDs via the connectors LD1 and LD4.

When the TV is displaying 3D images, the 3D_ON command is output from IC8000 to trigger the
operation of IC9501 and IC9502. These two ICs are part of booster circuits that amplify the VLED
source from the power supply to a higher level for 3D operation.

Disconnection of connectors yields the same results as the 47DT50 and 47WT50 models.

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Troubleshooting Shutdown Problems

Troubleshooting Shutdown Problems

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Troubleshooting SOS Protection Circuit
LED Blinks Cause Checkpoint

No Light No STB5V detected P/A

1 LED driver: BL_SOS Panel/A/P

Fast 3 Incomplete or interrupted Boot Program execution of PEAKS P/A


IC8000 ( No P15V)
7 No voltage SUB3.3V detected A

9 Audio amplifier: SOUND_SOS A/Speaker

10 No PNL12V detected A/Panel

LED remains in Over voltage protection P/A


standby mode

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Troubleshooting 1 Blink of the Power LED (ET5 Series)
LED Blinks Cause Checkpoint
1 LED driver: BL_SOS Panel/A/P

Confirm the connectors CN2,


- Normal: BL_ON is high (3.3V) in Standby mode , BL_SOS is low (0V) (power On)
P4, P2, A02 and the LED Driver
- Error : BL_ON is low (0V) in Standby mode , BL_SOS is high (3.3V) ) (power On)
connectors are properly seated.

At power on, is there Yes At power on, is there 3.3V Yes


24V at pins 7, 8 or 9 voltage (BL_ON) at pin 2 of Panel Module
of connector P4 before P4 before the LED blinks?
the shutdown?

No No
P Board A Board

BL_SOS is generated when a malfunction is detected by the backlight power board. A logic High is sent to IC8000 of the A
board via pin 3 of connector P4, pin 10 of connector P2 and pin 4 of connector A02.

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Troubleshooting 1 Blink of the Power LED (WT & DT Series)
LED Blinks Cause Checkpoint
1 LED driver: BL_SOS Panel/LD/A /P

? LD1 LD LD4 P4 P P2 A02 A


VLED VLED
3-17 9-10 LLC
L 1-2
GND POWER
C 1-15 16V
IC9500 5 6 MODULE
D LED
Backlight BL_ON BL_ON
? LD2 Power 9 2 11 6 IC8000
P VLED BL_SOS
1-15 LED BL_SOS PEAKS
A GND 10 1 10 4
2-16 DRIVER
N
E
L ? LD3 LED DRIVER
LCD CONTROL
DRIVER 4-18

- Normal: BL_ON is high (3.3V) in Standby mode , BL_SOS is low (0V) (power On)
- Error : BL_ON is low (0V) in Standby mode , BL_SOS is high (3.3V) ) (power On)

BL_SOS is generated when a malfunction is detected by the backlight power board (LD). A logic High is sent to IC8000 of the
A board via pin 10 of connector LD4, pin 1 of connector P4, pin 10 of connector P2 and pin 4 of connector A02.

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Troubleshooting 1 Blink of the Power LED (WT & DT Series)
LED Blinks Cause Checkpoint
1 LED driver: BL_SOS Panel/LD/A /P

Start here Use the charts on page 53 to determine if the problem is in the panel or LD board.

Does the backlight Yes At power on, No


Check BL_ON connection
Momentarily come on is there 3V (BL_ON)
between the P and A board.
before the TV shuts at pin 2 of P4 before
Replace the A board if necessary
down? the LED blinks?

No
Yes
Disconnect the connector LD4
from the LD board. Using an
approximately 1K to 4.7K resistor, At power on, At power on. Is there
Yes Yes
connect pin 1 (BL_SOS) of is there 66V at pins 9 and 16V at pin 5 of connector
connector P4 to chassis ground. 10 of connector P4 before LD4 before the TV shuts
No the TV shuts down?
down?
Does the Yes
No No LD Board
TV stay on with a
black screen and no
Is there a Is there a
OSD? Yes
short between pin 9 or short between pin 5 of
No 10 of connector P4 and connector P4 and Yes
Confirm the BL_SOS connection ground? ground?
to the A board. Change the A No Determine the
board if necessary. Determine the location of No
location of the
the short, P, LD or Panel.
short, P or LD
Use page 53 as a
P Board reference.
P Board board.

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Troubleshooting 3 Fast Blinks of the Power LED
LED Blinks Cause Checkpoint
Fast 3 PEAKS IC does not wake up (no P15V) P/A

Immediately Disconnect the unit from


after plug-in, is there 15V at No No
the AC outlet Is there a short-circuit at
pin 1, 2 or 3 of connector A02 and disconnect the
before the LED pin 1, 3 or 5 of A02?
connector P2.
blinks?

Yes Yes

A Board P Board
A Board

P15V is supplied by the P board. If P15V is not available the power LED blinks 3 times (quick
blink).

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Troubleshooting 7 Blinks of the Power LED
LED Blinks Cause Checkpoint
7 No voltage SUB3.3V detected A

IC5400 uses the P15V source to produce SUB3.3V.


If SUB3.3V is not detected by IC8000, the LED indicator will blink 7 times. This voltage is only available when
IC5400 is activated by the DCDCEN command sent from IC5000.

This defect can only be caused by the A board.

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Troubleshooting 9 Blinks of the Power LED (ET5 Series)
LED Blinks Cause Checkpoint
9 Audio amplifier: SOUND_SOS A/Speaker

Reconnect the left


speaker wire.

Disconnect Disconnect
the left speaker wire. the right speaker wire.
Does the power
LED blink
Does the power Yes Does the power after power on?
Yes A
LED blink LED blink
Board
after power on? after power on?
No
No No
Problem L.
L. Speaker R. Speaker Solved Speaker
The audio amplifier is powered by the P15V from the P board. If the amplifier works abnormally due to a short-circuit
or an overload by one of the speakers, the SOUND_SOS signal will go high level and be detected by IC8000. The TV
shuts down and the power LED blinks 9 times.

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Troubleshooting 9 Blinks of the Power LED (DT & WT Series)
LED Blinks Cause Checkpoint
9 Audio amplifier: SOUND_SOS A/Speaker

Reconnect the
left speaker wire.

Disconnect Reconnect the subwoofer and Disconnect


the subwoofer wire. disconnect the left speaker wire. the right speaker wire. Does the
power LED blink
after power
Does the Yes Does the Yes Does the Yes on?
power LED blink power LED blink power LED blink A
after power after power after power Board
on? on? on?
No
No No No
Problem L.
Subwoofer L. Speaker R. Speaker Solved Speaker

The audio amplifiers are powered by the P15V from the P board. If the amplifiers work abnormally due to a short-
circuit or an overload by one of the speakers, the SOUND_SOS signal will go high level and be detected by IC8000.
The TV shuts down and the power LED blinks 9 times.

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Troubleshooting 10 Blinks of the Power LED
LED Blinks Cause Checkpoint
10 No PNL12V detected A/Panel

Is there12V at No Disconnect
Is there a short circuit Yes
pin 1-4 of connector TC01A the
between pins 1-4 and A board
before the unit shuts down? connector
TC01A. ground?

Yes No
A Board Panel Module

Using the P15V source, IC5300 produces and regulates the PNL12V. If the voltage PNL12V is not detected,
the unit shuts down and the LED indicator blinks 10 times. This voltage is only available when IC5300 is
activated by the PANEL_VCC_ON command sent from IC8000.

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The Power LED Remains in Standby Mode
LED Blinks Cause Checkpoint
LED remains in standby mode Over voltage protection P/A

Remove the connector P2.


Is the P15V output at Yes
Connect pin 4 to pin 7 of connector P2 to P Board
pin 1, 2 or 3 of connector P2
create pseudo TV_SUB_ON command. Plug
excessive?
in the power cord.
No
A Board

If one of regulated voltages (P15V, SUB5V, SUB3.3V, SUB1.5V, SUB1.1V, USB5V) becomes excessive, the OVP circuit
outputs a High to IC5000 to start the shutdown process. The TV_SUB_ON command goes low to place the TV in standby
mode. The power LED indicator turns off. After unplugging and reconnecting the TV to the AC outlet, after power on, the
screen may turn on for a short time and then goes back to standby mode.

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The LED backlight does not turn on
LED backlight does not light up.

At power on, is there Yes At power up. Is there Yes


3V (BL_ON) at pin 2 BL_PWM voltage of at pin 1 Panel Module
of connector P4? of connector
P4?

No No
A Board A Board

The BL_PWM signal controls the brightness of the LED backlight. It is a PWM waveform sent by IC8000 of the A board.
This BL_PWM has an amplitude of 3.3V and a frequency of 120Hz.
- In standard picture mode, the average voltage of the BL_PWM signal is about 2.5V (about 80% ON, 20% OFF).
- In vivid picture mode, the BL_PWM signal has a maximum voltage of 3.3V (100% ON).
The BL_PWM voltage varies with brightness, the darker the screen, the lower the BL_PWM voltage.
If the BL_PWM voltage is maximum in vivid picture mode, but the LED backlight brightness is still significantly darker than
that of normal condition, the Panel Module is damaged.

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3D Method

3D Method

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3D Method

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3D Method

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Relation of 3D TV to Eyewear

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TC-L47ET5 Service Mode
How to enter the Service Mode
While pressing [VOLUME ( - )] button of the main unit, press [INFO] button
of the remote control three times within 2 seconds.

Software Version
Main Item Data
Sub Item
SERVICE
Picture Adjustment ADJUST
ADJUST
White Balance Adjustment WB-ADJ
CONTRAST 0000
Option Setting OPTION
YMAX
Service Tool SRV-TOOL

Key command
[1] button...Main items Selection in forward direction
[2] button...Main items Selection in reverse direction
[3] button...Sub items Selection in forward direction
[4] button...Sub items Selection in reverse direction
[VOL] button...Value of sub items change in forward direction ( + ), in reverse direction ( - )

How to exit
Turn the television off with the [POWER] button on the main unit or the [POWER] button on the
remote control.

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How to Enter the Service Mode’s SRV-TOOL
How to access
1. Select [SRV-TOOL] in Service Mode.
2. Press [OK] button on the remote control.

S
O
S

H
I
S
T
O
R
Y

Display of SOS (Shutdown) History


SOS History (Number of LED blinks ) indication.
From the left side; Last SOS, before Last, two occurrences before last, 2nd occurrence after shipment, 1st
occurrence after shipment.
This indication except the 2nd and 1st occurrence after shipment will be cleared by reset.
To exit
Disconnect the AC cord from the wall outlet.

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TC-L47ET5 How to Enter the Self-check Mode
How to access:

1. Self-check display only:


While in TV reception mode, press the [VOLUME ( - )] button on the main unit and simultaneously press the [OK] button
on the remote control for 3 seconds or more.
2. Self-check display and forced to factory shipment setting:
While in TV reception mode, press the [VOLUME ( - )] button on the main unit and simultaneously press the [MENU]
button on the remote control for 3 seconds or more.

Self Check Screen

Self Check X.XXX.XX.XX.XXXX


PEAKS OK
TUN OK
MEM1 OK
MEM2 OK
FRC OK
ID NG
ROMCORR.CHECKSUM:
HDMI-SW OK
**
WiFi OK

Copyright Panasonic Corporation 2012

Panasonic NG_ or an error code Indicates a defective


part.

How to Exit When NG is displayed, replace the (A) board.


Disconnect the AC cord from wall outlet.

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Troubleshooting Picture Problem

Troubleshooting Picture Problem

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Horizontal Area Picture Problem

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Vertical Area Picture Problem

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Vertical Line/Bar Problem

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Horizontal Line Picture Problem

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Non-uniform Color Picture Problem

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Many Vertical Lines Picture Problem

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OSD Problem

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Strange Color Problem

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Data Copy by SD Card
Purpose
User settings data, including hotel mode settings data such as channel scan, adjustment data
and factory preset data can be copied to and from an SD card.

A) Board replacement (Copy the data when exchanging A-board):


When exchanging A-board, the data in original A-board can be copied to SD card and then copy to
new A-board.
Before replacing the A
board, copy the EEPROM
data to the SD card.

After replacing the A


A Board board, copy the EEPROM
data to the A board.

Panasonic

B) Hotel (Copy the data when installing a number of units in hotel or any facility):
When installing a number of units in a hotel or any facility, the data in the master TV can be
copied to a SD card and then copied to other TVs.

A Board A Board A Board

s
mount of TV
da
Copy data
y t o unlimite
to SD card Cop

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Data Copy Preparation
The SD card requires a startup text file with a “.pwd” extension for copying to the SD card when
replacing the A board or installing a number of units in a hotel.

1. Insert an empty SD card to your PC.


2. Right-click a blank area in the SD card window, point to New, and then click text document. A
new file is created by default (New Text Document.txt).
3. Right-click the new text document that you’ve just created and select “Rename”.
4. Change the name and extension of the file to the following file name for copying to the SD card
and press ENTER.

File name:
(a) For Board replacement : boardreplace.pwd
(b) For Hotel : hotel.pwd
Note:
Please make only one file to prevent operational error.
Do not have any other file on the SD card.

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Data Copy From the TV to SD Card
1. Turn on the TV set. Data Copy (Board Replacement) Data Copy
2. Insert the SD card that contains the startup file Board replacement or
(pwd file) in the SD card slot. Hotel
Input Password --------
An On-screen display associated with the startup
file will appear automatically. Panasonic

3. Input the following password for (a) or (b) by using


the remote control. Data Copy (Board Replacement)
(a) For Board replacement : 2770 Input password
(b) For Hotel : 4850 2770
Data will be copied from the TV set to the SD card.
Input Password ------- or
4850
It takes around 2 to 6 minutes maximum for Panasonic

copying.
4. After the completion of copying to the SD card, Performing
Data Copy (Board Replacement)
remove the SD card from the TV.
Copy TV to SD Card
5. Turn off the TV. Please for a while
Please do not remove SD card
GETTING
Note: Panasonic

The following new folder will be created in the SD


card from the TV.
Data Copy (Board Replacement)
(a) For Board replacement : user_setup Completion
(b) For Hotel : hotel Data copy has been successful (i.e. Exchanging
Please remove SD card replacement board)
FINISH
Panasonic

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Data Copy From the SD Card to TV
1. Turn on the TV. (i.e. Exchanging
2. Insert the SD card with Data in the SD card slot. replacement board)
An On-screen display associated with the startup Data Copy (Board Replacement)
file will appear automatically. Input password
2771
3. Input the following password for (a) or (b) by Input Password ------- or
using the remote control. 4851
(a) For Board replacement : 2771 Panasonic

(b) For Hotel : 4851


Data will be copied from the SD card to the TV. Data Copy (Board Replacement) Performing
4. After the completion of copying to SD card, Copy SD to TV Card
remove SD card from the TV set. Please for a while
Please do not remove SD card
(a) For Board replacement : The data will be WRITING
deleted after copying (Limited one copy). Panasonic

(b) For Hotel : The data will not be deleted and


can be used for other TVs. Data Copy (Board Replacement)
Completion
5. Turn off the TV.
Note: Data copy has been successful
Please turn off the TV for system
1. Depending on the failure of the A board, the initializing
FINISH
data copy function for board replacement may Panasonic

not work.
2. This function can be effective among the same
model numbers.

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Glossary (1)
120Hz Motion Picture Pro4

Even fast-moving scenes are displayed sharply and clearly. With a 60Hz video signal input, 120Hz Motion Picture
Pro4 makes 120 frames/second from 60 frames/second. This increases the frame count to allow natural frame-to-
frame transitions, for smooth motion images with high resolution. Motion Focus Technology also reduces flicker and
effectively suppresses blurring and afterimages.

24P Smooth Film

Enjoy naturally flowing 24p films and familiar TV-like quality. This mode optimizes the number of frames of 24p
images recorded from film media such as a Blu-ray Disc™. Advanced source analysis and frame generation produce
smooth images that are faithful to the original.

Dynamic Contrast Ratio 2000000:1

Both high contrast and energy-saving efficiency have been achieved in the IPS LED LCD TV by combining the IPS
panel, which is known for its wide viewing angle, with a bright, energy-efficient LED backlight. Even dark scenes like
night skies are naturally rendered with delicate shades of black. The Intelligent Scene Controller further boosts the
image quality.

Energy Saving Mode

The entire 2011 VIERA line-up meets the Energy Star 4.0 requirements. VIERA TVs satisfy the new criteria for the
Energy Star program of the U.S. Environment Protection Agency (EPA). This testifies to their top-level energy-saving
performance.

Game Mode

In Game Mode, quicker image response increases the enjoyment of video games when a game console is connected
to the TV. What's more, VIERA produces the dark images in video games more clearly. This mode works with the
anti-image retention (wobbling) function, too.

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Glossary (2)
IPS Liquid Crystal Panel

IPS liquid crystal is an abbreviated expression for In-Plane-Switching type TFT crystal, and is a high quality crystal
mode that "is beautiful even when viewed at an angle." With IPS, the liquid crystal molecules rotate on a plane
parallel to the TFT board by a horizontal electrical field, and therefore in principle, it offers superior viewing angle,
color reproduction, and halftone response speed, has little variation in color tone according to the viewing direction
and is capable of displaying a natural image.

Motion Focus Technology

The VIERA LCD TV detects areas with motion and activates backlight blinking for only those areas, greatly
enhancing resolution.

VIERA Image ViewerTM

It's easy to view full-HD images with the SD card slot. Watch and show your photos right after you take them. Simply
insert an SD card into VIERA to display photos on the large screen. You can also choose the background music and
display effects. It's much more fun when you can view them on a large-screen HDTV with family and friends in 1920 x
1080-pixel high definition and a wide 16:9 aspect ratio.

VIERA LinkTM

VIERA Link™ allows the interlinked operation of various AV devices using only the VIERA remote control, by simply
connecting the devices to each other by an HDMI cable.

VIERA Tools

The VIERA Tools user interface makes it easy to use access key functions by pressing a single button. Functions are
easier to use, and there's no complicated operation. The explanation is displayed when you press the function's
button. Just keep pressing the button to use the function immediately.
•VIERA Tools screen design image is subject to change without notice.
** The screen display varies depending on the model.

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Glossary (3)
Wide Viewing Angle

The wide 178° viewing angle ensures clear images even when viewed from an angle. The backlight's wide
transmission aperture enhances the contrast between light and dark, and improves motion-image response.

HDMI ARC

The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) allows the TV to receive picture and audio signals over the HDMI cable, and
then send the same audio out over the same HDMI cable. ARC is part of the HDMI 1.4 specification.

DLNA

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes it easy for DLNA-certified equipment to share
multimedia content within a home network. A DLNA-certified media server such as a Windows 7 personal computer
with Windows Media Player 12 is required.

Media content that can be played back using DLNA, SD card or USB memory

Certain JPEG, SD-Video, AVCHD, MP4 files, MKV files, MPEG-2 files, MP3 files, AAC files and LPCM files can be
shared using the DLNA feature. Please see the Owner's Manual for the additional requirements.

USB Port

You can connect flash memory, wireless LAN adapter, keyboard, or mass storage devices to the USB ports on the
TV. Ports are USB 2.0, providing maximum 500mA per port.

Easy IPTV

Easy IPTV provides Internet functionality that allows your TV to access popular movie, music and social networking
sites such as Netflix, Amazon VOD, Napster, Pandora, CinemaNow and Facebook. In order to use Easy IPTV
services, the TV needs to be connected to your home network. Not all IPTV services are available depending on
your country or region. IPTV services are subject to change without notice.

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