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Displays HDTV programs in full 1920 x 1080p resolution for a more detailed picture. INTELLIGENT SENSOR Unlike other sensors which can only sense brightness of ambient light, LG’s “Intelligent Sensor” uses 4,096 sensing steps to evaluate its surroundings. Using a sophisticated algorithm, the LG processes picture quality elements including brightness, contrast, color, sharpness and white balance.
42LG70 42LG70 Training Manual LCD DIRECT VIEW Published March 2009...
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LCD Overview, General Troubleshooting Steps, Signal Distribution, Disassembly Instructions and Voltages Section 2 Circuit Board Operation, Troubleshooting of : • Switch mode Power Supply • Ballast Board • Main Board • T-CON Board • Ft Control Board March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
Overview of Topics to be Discussed Overview of Topics to be Discussed 42LG70 LCD Direct View Display Section 1 This Section will cover Contact Information and remind the Technician of Important Safety Precautions for the Customers Safety as well as the Technician and the Equipment.
When servicing this product, under no circumstances should the original design be modified or altered without permission from LG Electronics. Unauthorized modifications will not only void the warranty, but may lead to property damage or user injury.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver; Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than that to which the receiver is connected; or consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
Audio/Video and Screen Marks LG Web Training lge.webex.com LG CS Academy lgcsacademy.com http://136.166.4.200 32LG40, 32LH30, 37LH55, 42LG60, 42LG70, 42LH20, 42LH40, 42LH50, 42LH90, 42SL80, LCD-DV: 47LG90, 47LH85 42PG20, 42PQ20, 42PQ30, 50PG20, 50PS80, 50PS60, 60PS11 PLASMA: Plasma Panel Also available on the...
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1. Check the appearance of the Replacement Panel and Circuit Boards for both physical damage and part number accuracy. 2. Check the model label. Verify model names and board model matches. 3. Check details of defective condition and history. Example: Oscillator failure dead set, etc… March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
The final step is to correct the problem. Be careful of ESD and make sure to check the DC Supplies for proper levels. Make all necessary adjustments and lastly always perform a Safety AC Leakage Test before returning the product back to the Customer. March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
42LG70 PRODUCT INFORMATION SECTION 42LG70 PRODUCT INFORMATION SECTION This section of the manual will discuss the specifications of the 42LG70 LCD Direct View Display Panel. March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
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• 4x HDMI™ V.1.3 with Deep Color • Intelligent Sensor • 24p Real Cinema • AV Mode (Cinema, Sports, Game) • Clear Voice • LG SimpLink™ Connectivity • Invisible Speaker System • USB 2.0 (JPEG, MP3) • ISFccc March 2009...
Intelligent Sensor Unlike other sensors which can only sense brightness of ambient light, LG’s “Intelligent Sensor” uses 4,096 sensing steps to evaluate its surroundings. Using a sophisticated algorithm, the LG processes picture quality elements including brightness, contrast, color, sharpness and white balance.
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SIMPLINK Allows for convenient control of other LG SimpLink products using the existing HDMI connection. Invisible Speaker System A new invisible speaker system tuned by renowned audio expert, Mr. Mark Levinson.
4) The Service Menu appears Note: It is possible, dependant upon the Software Version, a Password may be required to enter the Service Menu. If a password is required, enter 0000 March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
Rear and Side Input Jacks Rear and Side Input Jacks Rear Input Jacks Side Input Jacks Main Board Orientation March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
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42LG70 Product Dimensions 42LG70 Product Dimensions 42LG70 Dimensions There must be at least 4 inches of Clearance on all sides 40.4" 4.4" 1026.16mm 111.8mm 7.9" 16.1" 200mm 410mm 7.9" 200mm 5.4" 7.9" 138mm 27.1" 200mm 688.34mm Model No. Center Serial No.
DISASSEMBLY SECTION This section of the manual will discuss Disassembly, Layout and Circuit Board Identification, of the 42LG70 LCD Direct View Television. Upon completion of this section the Technician will have a better understanding of the disassembly procedures, the layout of the printed circuit boards and be able to identify each board.
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The Stand does not need to be removed Remove the 16 screws indicated. Pay attention to the size and type of screw as there are many different types. Putting in the improper screw when reassembling may Cause damage. March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
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Power Supply Board Removal Power Supply Board Removal P201 Disconnect P201, AC In and P204. Remove the 4 screws indicated by the arrows. March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
Remove the plastic piece. Remove the two pieces of tape on the left side holding down the cables and the one at the top. Remove the remaining 11 screws indicated by the arrows. March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
P404 removal process. NOTE: Look carefully on top and behind the BCM and Micronas IC. Look for a piece of Chocolate (Heat Transfer Material). Be sure to transfer to new Board if replaced. P501 March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
Lift up the left bracket and work the They would already be removed in the shield out and off. previous step. Disconnect CN1, CN2, CN4 and CN5. See next slide for details. Remove and save the tape over the LVDS Cables March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
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Then the flex cable can be easily removed. CN2; Press in on the two tabs and slowly Unlocked rock the cable out of the connector. Fig 2 (Shown by the arrows in Fig 3) The locking tab is flipped upward March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION This section of the manual will discuss troubleshooting. Upon completion of this section the Technician will have a better understanding of how to diagnosis and resolve problems. March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
T-CON Under Shield To Left Side LVDS Cables POWER SUPPLY Ballast Under Main “Digital” Shield Under Shield Input Backlight Side Inputs Connection To Right Side Rear Inputs Tweeter AC Input Tweeter Side Woofer Woofer Ft Control Controls March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
Power Supply (SMPS) Board Layout Power Supply (SMPS) Board Layout P204 To Ballast Not used P201 To Main F101 3.15A/250V Run 385.7V Stby 155.8V From Hot Gnd F100 Hot Ground Shock Hazard 6.3A/250V AC IN AC IN March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
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42LG70 Power Supply Turn On Sequence 42LG70 Power Supply Turn On Sequence TURN ON SEQUENCE Inverter On Inverter Starts the Ballast In Stand-By In Run (PWR On) Backlights Light Primary side is Primary side is 370V AC In 24V B+ for the Ballast...
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42LG70 Power Supply Controls from Main 42LG70 Power Supply Controls from Main L812 L901 LVDS 12V SBY5V C820 Q804 Q900 0.1uF MAIN C852 SMPS 0.1uF P201 P800 C813 10uF C851 Q803 Q901 100uF C846 LVDS Panel RELAY ON R868 R900...
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24 Volt Supply. Confirm Pin 12 of P204 went to 3.3V. This is the INV ON signal needed to light the Lamps. Problems with either voltage can be easily solved by following the simple steps on the next page. March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
P201 (16V pins 1 and 2) (12V pins 5 and 6) b) Check that the 24V on P204 pins 1~5 (Ballast Voltage) is turned on. (3) Remove AC power. Reinsert the plug P204 to the ballast. March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
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NOTE: Pin 11 and 12 on P204 or Pin 12 and 13 on P201 (ADIM/PDIM) must be above 1V or the backlights will be extremely dim. This is controlled by the Customer’s OSD settings. 0% (0.9V) to 100% (3.3V). Manipulated by the BCM Chip. (Video Processor) March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
PDIM Pin 22 can vary according to type of signal being processed, OSD Backlight setting. 0.9V 0% to 3.3V 100% and the Intelligent Sensor. Output from the BCM chip. Diode Mode values taken with all Connectors Removed March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
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PWM-DIM (PDIM Pin 22) can vary according to type of signal being processed, OSD Backlight setting. 0.9V 0% to 3.3V 100% and the Intelligent Sensor. Output from the BCM chip. Diode Mode values taken with all Connectors Removed March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
BACKLIGHT SECTION Backlight Layout Backlight Layout Ballast To Backlights Over 1.2KV To Backlights Over 1.2KV Currently, number of lamps “Unknown” EEFL (External Electrode Fluorescent Lamp) LOW COST Large number of lamps driven by a single inverter March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
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EEFL Compared to CCFL EEFL Compared to CCFL Simple structure, Low price Simple structure Low Cost Complicated structure Lamp manufacturing process Large number of Lamp Lamp assembly structure Drive by single inverter March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
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EEFL Contacts (Bulb Design) Key: Long Life Time • For CCFL, Hg gas is consumed mainly near the internal electrode • For EEFL, longer life time is expected because there is no internal electrode consuming Hg gas March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
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Ballast Board Layout Ballast Board Layout To Backlights Left Side BALLAST p/n EAY56798701 MCN1 To Power Supply Protects 24V 15A/65V To Backlights Right Side March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
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Ballast Board Transformer Check Ballast Board Transformer Check ANY TRANSFORMER PRIMARY Caution: Over 1.2kV SIDE WAVEFORM CHECK 1V p/div 5us p/div 5V p/p 2 3 4 5 1V p/div 5us p/div 4.3V p/p March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
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42LG70 Backlight Controls from Main 42LG70 Backlight Controls from Main 42LG70 P800 ON MAIN BOARD TO P201 SMPS TO MCN1 BALLAST SMPS BOARD MAIN BOARD BALLAST P201 P800 MCN1 P204 IC407 R485 R838 RL ON 30 P5.7/CLK02 2.86V C847 INV ON/OFF INV-On/Off 0.1uF...
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Power Supply Backlight Drive Signal Effects Power Supply Backlight Drive Signal Effects VBR-B PWMDIM manipulates the Burst Triangle Oscillator in the ballast drive IC. VBR-A BR1 (ADIM) also manipulates the Burst Triangle Oscillator But it is not used. March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
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Ballast Board Layout Back View (RF Noise Dampening Pads) RF NOISE DAMPENING AND HEAT TRANSFER MATERIAL PADS. MAKE SURE TO SAVE THESE IF REPLACING THE BALLAST. There is a white box outlined on the Board silk screen indicating where the Chocolate goes. March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
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THE BALLAST. BALLAST SHIELD MAKE SURE THEY ARE PLACED IN THE CORRECT LOCATION BEFORE REINSTALLING THE Insulates and Heat SHIELD. Transfer for Q7, Q8, Q9 and Q10 Insulates and Heat Transfer for T3 and T4 March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
VBR-A Pin 11 Fixed and not used VBR-B Pin 13 can vary according to type of signal being processed, OSD Backlight setting. 0.9V 0% to 3.3V 100% and the Intelligent Sensor. Output from the BCM chip. March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
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( easily measured at fuse F1). Diode LD1 is a boot up indicator and is helpful in troubleshooting as a quick indication of a loss of supply and or a Boot Up problem. LG Philips LCD Drive IC Next 2 Slide...
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CON (TFT DRIVE) Board with Shield CON (TFT DRIVE) Board with Shield Two LVDS feeds from Main Board March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
CON (TFT Drive) Board (Shield Removed) CON (TFT Drive) Board (Shield Removed) T-CON p/n EAT56803001 To TFT Panel To TFT Panel Remember to replace screws for ground purposes if turning on the set is required. Control March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
Check Fuse backlights illuminate if all is OK. F1 for 12V Power Off Power 1 Power On Anode 0V Anode 11.6V Anode 11.6V Cathode 0V Cathode 0V Cathode 9.5V LED OFF LED ON LED OFF March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
• Quadruple 12 Bit LVDS to the T-CON Board • Audio output signals to the Speakers • Digital Audio Output Coaxial and Optical • ON OFF Controls to the SMPS turning on low voltage generation and Backlights • Backlight intensity control signals March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
24 frames per second system used for recording, the picture develops visual artifacts when converted to 60 frames per second. 3:2 Pull Down was developed to eliminate this problem. Frame Rate Conversion (Real Cinema) eliminates the need for 3:2 Pull Down. March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
TruMotion 120 Hz can reduce blurring on fast moving scenes. TruMotion carefully analyses the picture signal by using advanced algorithms to automatically calculate a new image frame between each original frame (MEDI). Conventional Conventional TruMotion (120Hz) March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
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Frame Rate Conversion eliminates the need for 3:2 Pull Down Conversion An irregular sequence of Frames in a movie or video image 1/24 (sec) (Film 24FPS) 1/60 (sec) Conventional (60Hz) 1/120 (sec) (120Hz) Scene A Scene B Scene C March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
Look carefully on top and behind the BCM IC and If video returns Micronas IC for to normal, Chocolate (Heat Transfer) Board needs to material. be replaced. Be sure to transfer to new Board if replaced. P501 Speakers March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
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42LG70 Main Board (Back View) 42LG70 Main Board (Back View) P1001 P1000 IC1005 IC1000 IC1007 IC1006 P800 Voltages are also IC810 given in the Interconnect Diagram IC1003 IC1004 Page IC809 Pin 16 IC805 IC406 IC404 IC400 IC802 X200 TUNER BCM Reset...
STBY Label Q901 STBY Label Function: 5V-TU Regulator Function: Turns on Q900 LVDS Switch Pin 1 Input 0.7V LVDS-Panel-Control Pin 2 3.3V On/Off Power-CTL 3.3V On low/Off hi Pin 3 Output Pin 4 Pin 5 March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
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Main Board (Back Side Regulators) Voltages BACK SIDE OF MAIN BOARD IC102 STBY Label IC408 STBY Q803 STBY Label IC1003 STBY Function: EEPROM for HDMI HDCP Key Pin 1 BCM Receive Function: Controls Q804 +5V Switch Pin 1 Pins 1,2 Pin 2 0.1V Micom Receive...
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Set on or off X400 Only when set is on Micronas Crystal X200 780mVp/p 54Mhz X1000 Location X400 Location X200 Location Only when set is on Video Processor Use bottom MAIN Board (BCM) Crystal of L206 March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
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3.3V for the BCM chip IC100. If LD803 is illuminated GREEN, +3.3V is OK. Main Board LD803 Location MAIN Board Note: Only ½ of the dual LED is used. Circuit turning on LD803 shown on next slide March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
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If you leave the shield on you can still access the same pins. Be careful not to accidentally ground out your test lead on the shield. (Note: This is a picture from a different model, but the concept is the same) March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
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USING SMTE COLOR BAR SIGNAL INPUT SDA/SCL Lines are only active when changing a channel (5V p/p) Pin 14 “SIF” Signal 850mVp/p 20nSec rate Pin 16 “Video” Signal 1Vp/p 20uSec rate Tuner Location MAIN Board March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
This signal is using standard SMTE Color Bar output from a generator as the input source. P1000 Location Pin 11 500us Main Board LD803 Location This is just a sample Pin 16 of two pins on the LVDS. 500us There are 24 pins on P1000 carrying video. March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
This signal is using standard SMTE Color Bar output from a generator as the input source. P1001 Location Pin 1 500us MAIN Board This is just a sample of Pin 15 two pins on the LVDS. There are 24 pins on 500us P1001 carrying video. March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
2.86V AC-Det Open RL-ON 2.8V INV On/Off 3.2V 1.89V *PWM-VBRA 1.7V Open PWM-VBRB 1.4V Open 23-24 Open Pin 21 PWM-VBRA (ADIM) Is Fixed and is not used Diode Mode values taken with all Connectors Removed March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
1.2V 1.1V 1.2V 1.4V 1.2V Video Signal Pins 1.1V 1.2V 1.3V 1.2V 1.2V 1.2V 1.2V 1.2V Diode Mode values taken 1.1V 1.2V 1.4V 1.2V with all Connectors Removed 1.1V 1.2V 1.4V 1.2V 3.3V Open AFLC-EN March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
1.3V 1.27V 1.3V 1.27V 1.1V 1.27V 1.3V 1.27V 1.1V 1.27V 1.3V 1.27V Pins identified in Bold Blue are used to send video content to the T-CON Board. Diode Mode values taken with all Connectors Removed March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
3.3V 3.3V 2.13V Key1 3.3V 3.3V 1.77V Key2 3.3V 3.3V 1.77V 3.3V 3.3V 0.55V 5V ST 1.48V Ready Open 3.9V 3.9V 1.24V EYEQ-Reset Open Ready Open Board-Buzz Diode Mode values taken with all Connectors Removed March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
Main Board Connector P501 Voltage and Diode Check P501 CONNECTOR "Main" to "Speakers" Diode Check 2.58V 2.58V 2.58V 2.58V Use speaker out to test for defective Audio Amp IC501 Diode Mode values taken with all Connectors Removed March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
FRONT IR BOARD SECTION The Touch Sensitive Power Switch, Intelligent Sensor and IR Sensor are located on the front of this Board Light Diffuser for the Intelligent Sensor IR Sensor To Side Key Control Board To Main Board March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
Front Board Assembly (Front View) Layout Front Board Assembly (Front View) Layout Sensor Close Up Light Diffuser for the Intelligent Sensor 3 Sensors POWER LED IR Sensor March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
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3.3V Open Key2 3.3V 3.3V Open 0.1V 0.1V 3.3V 3.3V Open 5.1V 5.1V 5V ST 1.8V Ready Open 3.9V 3.9V Open EYEQ-Reset Open Ready Open Board-Buzz Open Diode Mode values taken with all Connectors Removed March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
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SPEAKER SECTION Invisible Speaker System Overview SPEAKER SECTION Invisible Speaker System Overview The 42LG70 contains a : Progression Woofer combination in the progression of Elimination of the Main Speaker the Invisible Speaker system. conventional (Low Frequencies) First: The woofer shows the basic speaker.
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(to left) has sticky surface Terminals which adheres to front Spider bezel. Note, there is no Cone (Diaphragm), only voice coil. Dust Cap Frequency Pass with Capacitor adhesive Voice Coil Inside Mount Speaker Terminal Magnet March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
This Power Point shows a graphical representation of the 11 X 17 This Power Point shows a graphical representation of the 11 X 17 foldout page so clarity is limited. foldout page so clarity is limited. March 2009 LCD DV 42LG70...
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42LG70 INTERCONNECT DIAGRAM P201 Odd "SMPS" to P800 "Main PWB" P201 Even "SMPS" to P800 "Main PWB" Any Transformer on Ballast P204 "SMPS" to MCN1 "Ballast PWB" TO TFT MODULE Label STBY Diode Check Label STBY Diode Check Label STBY Diode Check 16.5V...
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REGULATORS/ICs ON FRONT IC405 STBY Label Q400 STBY Label Function: Micro Reset control Function: Reset to Micro Pins 1 3.3V Input 3.3VST-Micom 0.59V 0.59V Input from IC405 Pins 2 Hi-Lo to IC407 pin 4 Pins 3 Hi then Lo to Q400 IC803 STBY Q900...
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42LG70 LVDS P1000 WAVEFORMS 42LG70 P1000 LVDS CABLE WAVEFORMS: Waveforms taken using SMTP Color Bar input. All readings give the Scale 10mV and Time Base related to scope settings. Top waveform in each image gives a slower rate, 2us per division. Outlined area is shown in the bottom waveform at 500ns per division time base.
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42LG70 LVDS P1001 WAVEFORMS 42LG70 P1001 LVDS CABLE WAVEFORMS: Waveforms taken using SMTP Color Bar input. All readings give the Scale 10mV and Time Base related to scope settings. Top waveform in each image gives a slower rate, 2us per division. Outlined area is shown in the bottom waveform at 500ns per division time base.