TH-50PB2E 1 Safety Precautions 1.1. General Guidelines 1. When conducting repairs and servicing, do not attempt to modify the equipment, its parts or its materials. 2. When wiring units (with cables, flexible cables or lead wires) are supplied as repair parts and only one wire or some of the wires have been broken or disconnected, do not attempt to repair or re-wire the units.
TH-50PB2E 2 Warning 2.1. Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to Electrostatically Sensi- tive (ES) Devices Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Elec- trostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistors and semiconductor “chip”...
TH-50PB2E 2.2. About lead free solder (PbF) Note: Lead is listed as (Pb) in the periodic table of elements. In the information below, Pb will refer to Lead solder, and PbF will refer to Lead Free Solder. The Lead Free Solder used in our manufacturing process and discussed below is (Sn+Ag+Cu).
TH-50PB2E 3 Service Navigation 3.1. Service Hint Board Name Function Board Name Function Digital core signal processor Data driver (Right) Slot Interface Data driver (Center) Scan drive Data driver (Left) Scan out (Upper) Power switch Non serviceable. SU-Board should be exchanged for service.
TH-50PB2E 4 Specifications Power Source 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Power on 375 W Stand-by condition 0.5 W Power off condition 0.3 W Plasma Display panel Drive method: AC type 50-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio 1,105 mm (W) × 622 mm (H) × 1,268 mm (diagonal) Screen size 2,073,600 (1,920 (W) ×...
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TH-50PB2E R6 (UM3) Size × 2 Batteries TMME289 × 1 Clamper J0KG00000014 × 2 Ferrite core Dimensions (W × H × D) 1,210 mm × 724 mm × 89 mm Mass (weight) approx. 34.0 kg net Notes: • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions shown are approximate.
TH-50PB2E 5 Service Mode 5.1. CAT (Computer Aided Test) mode How to access the CAT mode. Method A : Main unit + remote control operation Press and hold the VOL down button / - button on the bottom side of the unit and press the RECALL button on the remote control 3 times quickly within 2 second, this will place the unit into the CAT mode.
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TH-50PB2E 5.1.2. CD mode Select the CD mode by Up/Down button on the remote control at the front page of CAT mode and then press the Mute button on the remote control more than 3 seconds. Memory data change To exit the CD mode, press the R button on the remote control.
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TH-50PB2E 5.1.3. NW mode Note : To use the network function, set each "Network Setup" setting and make sure to set the "Control I/F Select" to "LAN". Select the NW mode by Up/Down button on the remote control at the front page of CAT mode and then press the Action button on the remote control.
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TH-50PB2E 5.1.5. MS mode Select the MS mode by Up/Down button on the remote control at the front page of CAT mode and then press the Mute button on the remote control more than 3 seconds. To exit the MS mode, press the R button on the remote control.
TH-50PB2E 5.3. Option - Mirror Picture can be reversed left and right or up and down. 00 : Default (Normal picture is displayed) 01 : Picture is reversed left and right. 02 : Picture is reversed up and down. Hint : If the defective symptom (e.g. Vertical bar or Horizontal bar) is moved by selection of this mirror, the possible cause is in A-...
TH-50PB2E 6 Troubleshooting Guide 6.1. Self Check 6.1.1. Display Indication 1. Self-check is used to automatically check the bus line controlled circuit of the Plasma display. 2. To get into the Self-check mode, press the volume down button on the customer controls at the bottom of the set, at the same time pressing the OFF-TIMER button on the remote control, and the screen will show.
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TH-50PB2E 6.1.2. Power LED Blinking timing chart 1. Subject Information of LED Blinking timing chart. 2. Contents When an abnormality has occurred to the unit, the protection circuit operates and resets to the stand by mode. At this time, the defective block can be identified by the number of blinks of the Power LED on the front panel of the unit.
TH-50PB2E 6.2. No Power First check point There are following 3 states of No Power indication by power LED. 1. No lit. 2. Green is lit then turns red blinking a few seconds later. 3. Only red is lit. 6.3.
TH-50PB2E 6.4. Local screen failure Plasma display may have local area failure on the screen. Fig - 1 is the possible defect P.C.B. for each local area. Fig - 1...
TH-50PB2E 6.5. Failure diagnosis when a character cannot be drawn with an electronic [Diagnosis for malfunction of electronic pen] Prior check Check "It is set to Touch-Pen Mode (Required for each input)." and "Registration of an electronic pen (Pairing) is made." in advance.
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NETWORK STANDBY PEN CHARGING MODE PAIRING PEN ADAPTER STATUS DETECTED When using Electronic Pen with Panasonic WhiteBoard Software When connect the electronic pen Environmental factors such as PC, adapter to the USB port of the computer adio wave interference, etc.
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TH-50PB2E [Diagnosis for malfunction of electronic pen] Electronic Pen's failure-analysis mode Can be quality judging of "Each switch/button of an electronic pen" and "Light receiving window of Pen tip/Eraser tip". How to enter failure-analysis mode Turn ON the power by pressing power button (about 2 seconds) while holding down the Select button.
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(State of power LED) Alternately blinks green and red Lighting green Checking of OSD of pairing tool software Pairing Panasonic WhiteBoard Software Easy WhiteBoard (CD-ROM enclosure) (built-in TV) Pairing in progress Set the electronic pen that you want to pair as pair-enabled and then move it closer to the electronic pen adapter.
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Select "PAIRING" of "TOUCH-PEN SETTINGS" in the "SETUP" menu of the display, or select [Settings] [Start Pairing Tool] from the main menu of Panasonic WhiteBoard Software and select [Unpairing All]. Upon completion of Electronic pen deregistration, the unpairing all completion screen is displayed. Select [OK].
TH-50PB2E 6.6. Failure diagnosis when electronic pen cannot charge with a charger [Diagnosis when electronic pen cannot charge with a charger] When the power LED of an electronic pen is blinking red, "loose connection of a charge cable", "failure of an electronic pen", and "failure of a charger" can be considered.
TH-50PB2E 6.7. Failure diagnosis at the time of wireless LAN fault [1]Check of LAN microcomputer Self check screen Check the communication with the LAN microcomputer [How to check] The display check of "IC2004" column in a self check The display check of the "LAN-MCU" column of CD mode...
TH-50PB2E 7 Service Fixture & Tools 7.1. SC jig Purpose: To find the failure board (SC or SU/SD) when the power LED is blinking 7 times. SC jig: Jumper connector to connect to SC50 connector on SC board Part number:...
TH-50PB2E 8 Disassembly and Assem- 8.3. Removal of DS-Board 1. Remove the Slot Block. bly Instructions (Refer to Removal of Slot Block) 2. Turn over the Slot Block. The important matter at the time of electronic pen 3. Remove the screws and then remove DS-Board.
TH-50PB2E 8.6. Removal of A-Board 5. Remove 2 Hexagonal-Head screws and 2 screws and then remove HX-Board. The important matter after A-Board exchange • Since a touch pen setup is come by [OFF] when A-Board is exchanged, please set to [ON].
TH-50PB2E 4. Remove 4 Sponges (Fan Corner) from the Fan. 3. Remove 1 screw ( ) and then remove the AC Inlet Assy. 5. Reassemble the Fans in reverse order. 6. Stick the Fan Sponges around the Fan. 8.10. Removal of H3-Board 1.
TH-50PB2E 8.11. Removal of SU-Board and SD- 2. Remove the flexible cables from the connectors (SU1,SU2, SU3, SU4, SU5, SU11, SD1, SD2, SD3, SD4, Board SD5). The important matter when fixing the flexible cables between SU-Board and Panel and between SD-Board and Panel •...
TH-50PB2E 8.12. Removal of SC-Board 4. Remove 2 screws ( ) and then remove A-Board Block. 1. Disconnect the connectors (SC2, SU41, SD42, SD46), and remove the flexible cable from the connector (SC20). 2. Remove 7 screws ( ). 3. Remove 2 screws ( ) and then remove SC-Board.
TH-50PB2E 8.15. Removal of C1-Board 5. Remove the screws and then remove the Radiator Plate. The important matter when removing and fixing C1-Board • When you remove the Cabinet Assy, please remove the “gasket” between lower right the Glass Holder Bottom(Front) Assy and Radiator Plate first.
TH-50PB2E 8.18. Removal of S1-Board 3. Remove the screws and then remove C2-Board. 1. Remove 2 screws (C) and then remove the S1-Board Block. 2. Disconnect the connector (S34). 3. Remove 1 screw (D) and then remove S1-Board. 8.17. Removal of C3-Board The important matter when removing and fixing C3-Board •...
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TH-50PB2E 4. Remove the screws and then remove the Handle Fixing Note: when Front Glass is exchanged • Paste the Front Glass Sponges in order along each Metal (L, R). Glass Holder (L Assy, R Assy, Top(Front) Assy, Bot- tom(Front) Assy).
TH-50PB2E 9. Remove 2 hooks and then remove the 5 Key Button from 5. Remove the Glass Holder Top(Front) Assy from the Cabi- V2-Board. net Assy. 8.20. Removal of Plasma Display Panel • The C1, C2, C3 Boards are connected with the plasma display panel for the repair.
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TH-50PB2E 10. Remove 1 screw ( ) and then remove P-Board. 17. Remove the screws and then remove the S1-Board Block. 18. Remove the screws and then remove the Handle Fixing Metal (L, R). 11. Disconnect the connectors (A11, A22), and remove the flexible cables from the connectors (A31, C31).
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TH-50PB2E 22. Remove 9 screws ( ) and then remove the Corner Metal (TL, TR, BL, BR). 23. Remove the screws and then remove 28 Contact Metals. 24. Disconnect the connectors (C18, C25, C28), and remove the flexible cables from the connectors (C10, C20, C21,...
TH-50PB2E 9 Measurements and Adjustments 9.1. Adjustment 9.1.1. Vsus selection Caution: When Plasma panel or A-board is replaced, Vsus should be set to LOW or HIGH. Procedure 1. Access the CAT mode. Press and hold the Volume down / - button on the front panel of the unit and press the [RECALL] button on the remote con- trol 3 times quickly within 2 second, this will place the unit into the CAT mode.
TH-50PB2E 9.2. Adjustment 9.2.1. RGB white balance adjustment Instrument Name Connect to Setting • RGB VGA60 W / B pattern PC IN terminal Picture menu: STANDARD • Color analyzer Panel surface User setting: Normal (Minolta CA-100 or equivalent) except PICTURE: max 30...
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TH-50PB2E 9.2.2. YUV white balance adjustment Instrument Name Connect to Setting • HD(1125/60i) W/B pattern (COMPONENT Output) PC IN terminal Picture menu: STANDARD • Color analyzer Panel surface User setting: Normal (Minolta CA-100 or equivalent) except PICTURE: max 30 Steps...
TH-50PB2E 10 Block Diagram 10.1. Main Block Diagram DIGITAL CORE SIGNAL PROCESSOR DS SLOT INTERFACE VIDEO IN HDMI DVI SLOT1 L+/- SPEAKER L L,R-1 AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN L+/- SOUND+15V SP AMP LVDS IN CVBS LVDS LVDS IN...
TH-50PB2E 10.2. Block (1 of 6) Diagram DS SLOT INTERFACE AUDIO IN L AUDIO IN L AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN R A_OA+- OE+- A_EA+- EE+- A_CLK+- A_OA+- OE+- A_EA+- EE+- A_ED+/- A_CLK+- TX3+/- A_OE+/- TX9+/- 32.768KHz SLOT_RXD A_OD+/- RXD_TU...
TH-50PB2E 10.3. Block (2 of 6) Diagram JK2103 JK2102 VIDEO IN HDMI IN DVI IN FACTORY DIGITAL CORE SIGNAL PROCESSOR JK2104 IC2112 AUDIO IN L ANALOG VIDEO SIGNAL AUDIO IN R LVDS DATA A_OA+- OE+- A_EA+- EE+- A_CLK+- 5VRXD_TU 5VRXD_TU...
TH-50PB2E 10.4. Block (3 of 6) Diagram DIGITAL CORE SIGNAL PROCESSOR A+9V L OUT+ SP_L+ IC2114 SPEAKER L L OUT- SP_L- VOUT IC2002 SP AMP R OUT+ SP_R+ VIDEO SW L_OUT+ OUT+ PWM 1 L_OUT- SP_R- SPEAKER R R OUT- +1.5V_DDR...
TH-50PB2E 10.5. Block (4 of 6) Diagram DIGITAL CORE SIGNAL PROCESSOR IC9002 TEMP SENSOR P3V_I2C2 P+3.3V P3.3V IC9300 PD5L P3.3V SP_R+ VIDEO/PANEL CONTROL SPEAKER R OUT CONTROL DATA IC9304 SP_R- VIDEO DATA FLASH FLASH I/F MEMORY 3.3V_DET_1 VIDEO DATA SP_L+...
TH-50PB2E 10.6. Block (5 of 6) Diagram POWER SUPPLY COLD COLD AC CORD Fuse F001 AC Vin PHOTO (Live) Detection COUPLER FILTER SS11 AC INLET CONVERTER T301 FET SW Vsus F301 HOLDER FET SW F15V Relay F15V for prevention STB5V...
TH-50PB2E 10.7. Block (6 of 6) Diagram SCAN DRIVE SCAN OUT (UPPER) SUSTAIN DRIVE Reference Voltage SRV_VF5V TPVSUS Vsus Lo : 213V SRV_VSUS Vsus Hi : 218V IC16784,85 Reference Voltage IC14601-03 Vsus Vad = 200 5V(VFG_BASE) PC16897 Reference Voltage SRV_VFO...