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TRAINING MANUAL LCD D - 2006 IRECTVIEW ELEVISION Service Digital Display...
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Special components are also used to prevent shock and fire hazard and are required to maintain safe performance. No deviations are allowed without prior approval by LG Electronics. Service work should be performed only after you are thoroughly familiar with these safety checks and servicing guidelines.
Repair. Larger models are Field Service. Although, warranty repair by an ASC is approved in certain situations for smaller screen models. Contact the LG Warranty department for more information. Most models are similiar in function and internal layout with the exception of models over 23". For example, the 30"...
OVERVIEW COMPUTER CONNECTION Computer Video Modes Horizontal Vertical Most models except the 10”, 13”, and 20” support Mode Resolution Frequency (KHz) Frequency (KHz) computer video. Set the monitor output resolution 640x400 31.5KHz 70Hz and vertical frequency on the PC before connecting 640x400 37.9KHz 85Hz...
Peak brightness is the maximum amount of brightness that a display can produce. It is often measured in candella per square meter (cd/m2). Most LG and Zenith LCDs are 400-450 cd/m2. CONTRAST RATIO Contrast Ratio is the ratio of a display’s brightest white to its darkest black.
TERMINOLOGY A/V CONNECTIONS Below are connections you may find on LCD TVs. SD = Standard Definition and HD = High Definition. Composite Component Video Normally labeled "Composite" and/or Normally labeled "Component/ "Video" . SD Only. DTV/DVD". Supports HD. S-Video Super Video. Normally labeled "S-Video". SD Digital Audio Only.
THEORY THEORY This section covers what Liquid Crystals are and how an LCD Display works. LIQUID CRYSTALS In school you learned that matter has three distinct states; solid, liquid, and gas. However, there are states of matter that may fall between these states, like liquid crystals. Basically they are crystals that hold their orientation (shape) but can flow similar to liquids.
THEORY An LCD panel from a 15" LCD TV. Reflector Light Guide Frame Diffusers Prism Liquid Crystal Panel LIQUID CRYSTAL PANEL Below (on the left) is a cross section of a liquid crystal panel. The key to an LCD's operation is the polarizers.
THEORY LCD VERSUS CRT One disatvantage LCDs have is having fixed pixels which makes it more difficult to scale video than a CRT. A CRT can change the pixel size by adjusting the size of the beam, LCDs use a processor called a Scalar. LCDs feature their best picture quality at their native resolution (or max res) and CRTs feature good Scaled...
MODELS MODEL OVERVIEW This section covers some of the past and present LG and Zenith LCD TVs. Most LCD TVs feature similar features and specifications. They support High Definition and computer input, except for the 10”, 13”, 20”, and the wireless 15” models. The 2005 models 26" and larger have built-in ATSC tuners and support CableCARDTM.
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P = South America P = Plasma J = Japan S = Micro Display N = Korea CURRENT LG/ZENITH PRODUCTS Current (2005) LG & Zenith Structure: 6 0 P Y 2 D R Options R = DVR Feature V = DVD...
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MODELS NEW LG/ZENITH PRODUCTS Region U = North America B = Europe & NA New (2006) LG & Zenith Structure: 5 0 P A 1 D R - U A Chassis Version Options R = DVR Feature Level P = DVD...
(e.g. v-chip, stereo, trilingual menus, on/off timer, closed captions). They have a built-in NTSC tuner but no ATSC tuner. The L15V26, ZLD15A1b, and L15V36 feature picture-in-picture. Note that PIP on these models only works in PC mode (main source set to RGB-PC).
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ZENITH ZENITH Z17LZ5R L17W36 RU-17LZ22 17LX1R LG RU-17LZ50C L17W36DVD (built-in DVD) KU-17WDVD (built-in DVD) 20" MODELS The 20" models do not support HDTV. They will accept EDTV input (480p) and have component inputs. They have no VGA connector like most LCDs.
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The two on the right feature DVI w/ HDCP and RS-232 the other two have RGB (VGA) and no RS-232. Z23LZ5R 23LX1R/2R RU-23LZ50C 23LX1RV (BUILT-IN DVD) LG RU-23LZ21 ZENITH L23W36 26/27" MODELS LG 26LX1D/2D 1366 x 768p Resolution Z26LZ5R...
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IEEE 1394 w/ DTV link Memory Card Reader TV Guide On Screen® 32LX1D/2D RGB (VGA) & RS-232 XD Engine 37" MODELS LG DU-37LZ30 LG 37LC2D 1366 x 768p Resolution 1366 x 768p Resolution 1000:1 Contrast Ratio 1600:1 Contrast Ratio NTSC/ATSC/QAM...
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MODELS 42" MODELS LG DU-42LZ30 LG 42LP1D LG 42LB1DR 1366 x 768p Resolution 1366 x 768p Resolution Built-in DVR (160GB) 1000:1 Contrast Ratio 1200:1 Contrast Ratio 1366 x 768p Resolution NTSC/ATSC/QAM NTSC/ATSC/QAM w/CableCARD 1600:1 Contrast Ratio DVI with HDCP HDMI with HDCP NTSC/ATSC/QAM w/CableCARD RGB (VGA) &...
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS 15”CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS (L15V26) 15” POWER SUPPLY FLOWCHART To module Ballast 4-Lamp out (DC to AC (2 lamp assemblies) LVDS Inverter) 7ma each Transmitter Audio Scaler (Format Head- Converter) phones RGB/ Audio Processor 3.3V Power Converter Supply...
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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS 15” VIDEO FLOWCHART LCD Driver Scaler (Format Converter) Micro Digital Analog Switch Switch Analog/ Digital Converter Composite ATSC NTSC Video In Video In TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGRAM Set the PCs video to Video Problem On the PC, activate 1024x768@60Hz and Adjust phase in the (no video, dark, Video from a...
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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS 15” AUDIO FLOWCHART Audio Audio Headphone Amplifier Processor Jack Speakers Composite Audio Inputs (Composite, RF, PC) TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGRAM No Sound Check volume level and mute Check voltages of Replace Reset IC Absent the Reset IC (IC603) (IC603) Present Check voltages of Replace Audio Audio Processor...
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS 30”CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS (L30W26) OVERVIEW This set of descriptions is based on the 30” models L30W26, L30W36, MW-30LZ10, and MW-30LZ12. They are HD Monitors with no built-in tuners. HD inputs include component, DVI, and VGA (RGB). Power Supply JackPack Main PCB Ballast Ballast...
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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS 30” POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE DIAGRAM LCD Panel De-Interlacer LVDS Transmitter Main (LCD Driver) Microcontroller Audio TMDS Scaler Receiver (Format Converter) Audio Analog/ Processor Digital Power Converter Supply Ballast (DC to AC Video Inverter) Decoder TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGRAM No Power - 30"...
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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS No power Output terminal U903 Error, no Problem lies from +18V shorted input of L812 elsewhere Check/replace Check +18V U802 peripheral parts for (PQ1CG203) & patternl short D916 (SB560) No power #7 pin bias power Output terminal Problem lies from +5VS of U902 is abnormal T802 Error...
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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS 30” VIDEO FLOWCHART Panel Scaler LCD Driver (Format Converter) (LVDS Transmitter) TMDS Receiver Analog/ interlacer Digital Converter Switch NTSC Video S-Video Video In Decoder Composite ATSC Video In TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGRAM Set the PCs video to Video Problem On the PC, activate 1280x1024@60Hz and Adjust phase in the (no video, dark,...
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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS 30” AUDIO FLOWCHART Audio Audio Speakers Amplifier Processor Composite Audio Inputs (Composite, RF, PC) TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGRAM No Sound Check volume level and mute Check voltages of Replace Reset IC Absent the Reset IC (IC603) (IC603) Present Check voltages of Replace Audio Audio Processor Absent...
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS 32” CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS (CABLECARD MODELS) OVERVIEW The following descriptions refer to models with CableCard: 32LX1D, 26LX1D, 26LX2D, 32LP1D, and 32LX2D. Power Supply Main PCB Digital Tuner Memory Card Ballast Reader Ballast Control Jackpack Side Jackpack Panel & Analog Tuner WIRING DIAGRAM Power Supply...
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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS 32” TUNING SYSTEM OVERVIEW The tuning system of CableCARD models have four essential parts: analog tuner, digital tuner, outer band tuner, and cable card slot. Digital Tuner Cable Card Slot Digital Cable (QAM) Provides access to and ATSC over-the-air.
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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS No Digital TV (Cable or OTA) Problem: Snow on all digital cable and OTA channels. Resolution: Check the digital tuner on the digital tuner PCB. Check circuitry and connections, replace the PCB if necessary. 32” POWERSUPPLY TROUBLESHOOTING No power Check the condition of power Connect the connectors...
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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS 32” VIDEO TROUBLESHOOTING No video/Audio ok Problem: Audio but no video. Resolution: If the backlight is turning on, then most likely the problem is with the main PCB or LCD driver. If the backlights don’t turn on, the ballast or lamps are most likely the problem. Slow motion/Ghosting Problem: Intermittent slow motion on analog.
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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS 32” AUDIO TROUBLESHOOTING Low DTV audio Problem: Digital TV audio is at a lower level than analog TV. Resolution: Install firmware version 3.13 or newer. Auto volume up Problem: The volume suddenly goes up when the TV is turned on. Resolution: Most likely changing the control panel PCB will fix the problem.
TV next to “Product Code”. You can use either method to install the firmware, just make sure you use the correct file. A memory card received from LG will have the files for all three suffixes on it, use the Expert Method to choose the correct firmware to install.
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1) Copy the Firmware update to the memory card. This has already been done for you if the card came from LG Customer Service. The firmware file will have the file extension “.epk”. Only copy the firmware update for your model TV.
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FIRMWARE UPDATES UPDATE INSTUCTIONS - EXPERT METHOD Expert Mode will allow any firmware version on the card to loaded into the TV. This allows an older version of the firmware to be loaded when needed. 1) Copy the Firmware update to the memory card. The firmware file will have the file extension “.epk”.
DISASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY Models 23" and under have a similar internal layout and disassembly procedure. Therefore, the following disassembly instructions are divided into two parts. The first part covers the smaller screen LCDs (10"-23") and the other two parts cover large Sscreen LCDs (30” and up). The large screen disassembly instructions are broken into to two parts since some large screen models have a different internal layout.
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DISASSEMBLY Note: This model contains many screws. During each level of disassembly, keep the screws separated to ease reassembly. If desired, mark the screws and screw hole with different colored markers while disassembling. 1) Remove the cover and the stand. 2) Remove the back cover.
DISASSEMBLY LARGE SCREEN MODELS - PART 2 This example covers the models with CableCard. The example was made using the 32LX1D. It is very similar to the 26LX1D, 26LX2D, 32LP1D, and 32LX2D. 1) Remove the stand and back cover. 2) Remove the Jackpack trim piece and shield. 3) Remove the main shield.
DISASSEMBLY EXPLODED VIEWS This section contains exploded views to aid in disassembly and assembly. L10V22 EXPLODED VIEWS Directview LCD Training Disassembly...
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L15V36 Model Parts ITEM PART DESCRIPTION ITEM PART DESCRIPTION 112 6306V15001A LCD MODULE, LC150X01-A3 IPS LG PHILPS 350 4810V00778B BRACKET, STAND NON ABS, HF-380 120 6400GKTX01A SPEAKER, F1527C-6428 8OHM 7/12W 360 4810V00776B BRACKET, DECO NON ABS, HF-380 #102 210 4950V00141B...
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DISASSEMBLY RU-15LA61 EXPLODED VIEW RU-15LA61 Model Parts ITEM PART DESCRIPTION ITEM PART DESCRIPTION 112 6306V15001A LCD MODULE LC150X01-A3 340 4810V00777D BRACKET,STAND ML012C HIPS 60HR FRONT 120 6400GKTX01A SPEAKER, F1527C-6428 8OHM 7/12W 350 4810V00778D BRACKET,STAND ML012C HIPS 60HR REAR 210 4950V00141B METAL,SHIELD NON REAR AV 15LA60 360 4810V00776C BRACKET,DECO ML012C ABS, HF-380...
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3091TKB050D CABINET, RM-15LA67 3090V00444 CANADA 6871TPT281E PCB,POWER 15(LPL,CMO,HYDIS) & L173SAB(MFM) 3091TKB050E CABINET, 3090V00444 CANADA SKD or 6871TPT281A PCB,POWER, RZ-15LA70 POWER FOR CMO/LPL/HD 6304FLP212A LCD, LC150X02-A4K2 LG PHILPS LEAD FREE 4950TKS300B METAL, SHIELD 15LA66 6304FLP133B LCD, LC150X02-A4 LG PHILPS 4950TKS300A METAL, SHIELD 15LA66 C/SKD...
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L17W36 EXPLODED VIEW L17W36 Model Parts ITEM PART DESCRIPTION 112 6306V17001A LCD MODULE, LC171W03-A4 LG PHILPS TFT COLOR TFT LCD MODULE 120 6400GKTX01A SPEAKER, FULLRANGE F1527C-6428 (GENERAL) 8OHM 7/12W 83DB 300 3091V00535A CABINET ASSEMBLY, RU-17LZ20 NON ML027C . 310 5020V00798A...
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DISASSEMBLY L17W36DVD EXPLODED VIEW L17W36DVD Model Parts ITEM PART DESCRIPTION ITEM PART DESCRIPTION 112 6306V17001A LCD MODULE,LC171W03-A4 LG-PHILPS 500 6871VMMQ91A PCB ASSEMBLY,MAIN ML-027B ASSY 120 6400GKTX01A SPKR, F1527C-6428 8OHM 7/12W 83DB 521 4950V00168B METAL,SHIELD NON FOR DVD 300 3091V00535C CABINET ASSEMBLY,KU-17LZ21 ML027B...
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DISASSEMBLY 17LX1R EXPLODED VIEW 17LX1R Model Parts ITEM PART DESCRIPTION ITEM PART DESCRIPTION 3091TKC146A CABINET ASSEMBLY, 3090TKC106 NON 6871TPT280L PCB,POWER, RZ-17LA60 LPL 17 WIDE PB FREE 3091TKC146B CABINET ASSEMBLY, 3090TKC106 C/SKD or 6871TPT280C PCB,POWER, 17RZ40 LIPS FOR LPL 17" WIDE 6304FLP213ALCD LCD, LC171W03-A4KJ LEAD FREE(TV) 3313TN1033A MAIN BOARD, 17LX1R-UA...
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6871TPT280C PCB,POWER, 17RZ40 LIPS FOR LPL 17" WIDE 6306V17001B LCD, LC171W03-A4K4 LG PHILPS 3313TN1016B MAIN PCB, RM-17LZ40 LPL VER 1.1 or 6304FLP140 LCD, LC171W03-A4K7 LG PHILPS 3313TN1023B MAIN PCB, LPL COMMERCIAL RM-17LZ50C 3809TKC061L BACK COVER, ML-041B USA C/SKD 6871TST561A PCB,SUB, JACK(DVD) BOARD ASSY...
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DISASSEMBLY L20V26 EXPLODED VIEW L20V26 Model Parts ITEM PART DESCRIPTION 3091V00A20G CABINET ASSY, ZENITH 120-D44E SPEAKER G705/080701A MOTORJOY 4OHM 6871VSMA75F POWER PCB ASSY 5020V00553E BUTTON SET (#39) 5020V00552H BUTTON SET 6871VSMA74A CTL PCB ASSY 6304VT2011A LCD,LC201V1-A1 20.1 6633VA0003D INVERTER ASSY, 15VOLT KUBNKM022A 6871VSM814B MX PCB ASSY 6871VMM644L...
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DISASSEMBLY L20V36 EXPLODED VIEW L20V36 Model Parts PART DESCRIPTION 112 6304VT2011B LCD MODULE,LC201V02-A3(IPS) LG PHILPS TFT 20.1 120 6400GKTX01A SPEAKER,FULLRANGE F1527C-6428 K-TONE 8OHM 7/12W 210 4950V00141A METAL,SHIELD NON REAR AV, 20LA60 220 4810V00764D BRACKET,REAR AV ML012B HIPS 40AF 230 4810V00765C...
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DISASSEMBLY L23W36 EXPLODED VIEW L23W36 Model Parts PART DESCRIPTION 112 6306V23001A LCD MODULE,LC230W01-A2 LG PHILPS TFT COLOR 23 WXGA LCD 120 6400GKTX01A SPEAKER,FULLRANGE F1527C-6428 (GENERAL) 8OHM 7/12W 83DB 210 4950V00151B METAL,SHIELD ET 230 4810V00765E BRACKET,SIDE AV RU-23LZ20 ML027C HIPS 40AF...
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DISASSEMBLY L30W26 EXPLODED VIEW L30W26 Model Parts LOC PART DESCRIPTION 112 6305V00001A LCD ASSEMBLY,30” LCD PANEL LC30W01-A3 AND I 300 3091V00A73B CABINET ASSEMBLY 400 3809V00A33B BACK COVER ASSEMBLY 410 3501V00083A BOARD ASSEMBLY,BASE MW-30LZ10 420 3508V00306A DECO,REAR COVER 501 4980V00505B SUPPORTER ASSY,MODULE 520 6871VMN648A PCB ASSEMBLY,MAIN MF-02HA MW-30LZ10 MAIN BO 530 6871VSN182B...
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DISASSEMBLY L30W36 EXPLODED VIEW L23W36 Model Parts LOC PART DESCRIPTION 112 6305V00001A LCD ASSEMBLY,30” LCD PANEL LC30W01-A3 AND I 300 3091V00A73E CABINET ASSEMBLY 3809V00A33B BACK COVER ASSEMBLY 3809V00A33D BACK COVER ASSEMBLY 410 3501V00083A BOARD ASSEMBLY,BASE MW-30LZ10 420 3508V00306A DECO,REAR COVER 501 4980V00505B SUPPORTER ASSY,MODULE 6871VMN648A...
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4951TKK238H METAL ASSEMBLY, FRAME REAR 32LP1D, CKD 6304FLP290A LCD, LC320W01-A6K6 LG PHILPS AIODC 120 6871TSTB40A SIDE AV SUB PCB, 32LP1D-UA ETC . or 6304FLP181A LCD, LC320W01-A6K3 LG PHILPSLAI ODC 130 4951TKK263B METAL ASSEMBLY, REAR SHIELD 3809TKE022D BACK COVER,3808TKE020 WHITH HOLDER...
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CABINET ASSEMBLY, 37LP1D-UA (C/SKD) 4951TKS240A REAR SHIELD ASSY 6304FLP291A LCD, LC370W01-C6K1 LG PHILPS ODC 4951TKS240B REAR SHIELD ASSY(C/SKD) or 6304FLP178A LCD, LC370W01-C6 LG PHILPS P6 PLANT, ODC 120 6871TSTA23A SIDE A/V PCB, 37LP1D-UA ETC 3809TKE026A BACK COVER, 37LP10 130 4950TKA120B AV REAR SHIELD 37LP1D-UA/37LP1D-NA...
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110 4951TKK276K SHIELD AV ASSY, 42LP1D-UA 6304FLP286A LCD LC420W02-B4K4 LG PHILPS B4K3 REV 120 6871TSTA27A SIDE A/V PCB 42LP1D-UA ETC or 6304FLP216A LCD LC420W02-B4K3 LG PHILPS LEAD FREE 130 4950TKA120F REAR AV METAL SHIELD 42LP1D-UA,NA 6304FLP295A LCD LC420W02-B6K1 LG PHILPS B6+STATUS PIN...
CABLECARD CABLECARD DIGITAL CABLE READY (DCR) A “plug-and-play” DTV is a television that you can plug directly into your cable system and receive analog and most digital cable services without the need for a set-top box. The cable and consumer electronics industries have dubbed these types of televisions “digital cable ready”...
CABLECARD • DCR TV can receive: * Off-air HD/HD through cable * Off-air/Cable Analog & Digital • But, DCR TV doesn’t support: * VOD, Impulse PPV * EPG service provided by MSO TERMS CEA: Consumer Electronics Association NCTA: National Cable & Telecommunications Association POD: Point-Of-Deployment UDCP: Uni-Directional Cable Product, UDRD : Uni-Directional Receiving Device DCR: Digital Cable Ready...
CABLECARD DCR ARCHITECTURE Cable Demod Video Out Tuner Ch-3/4 Out Multimedia NTSC Inband Processor S-Video Out 6 MHz -NTSC coder L/R Out -Graphics Decode processor QPSK AC-3 Out A V D QPSK CP Decrypt HDMI/DVI Out & Demux SPTS 1394A + CP - User I/F - Functions Decrypt...
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This allows the customer who purchases an HD ready TV that is capable of processing QAM to recieve a few HD channels thru the cable system. In LG units there are two ways the channels are displayed, as 2 part channels (EX: 107-1) and as single part channels EX: 107.
CABLECARD IN-BAND/OOB SPECIFICATION In Band Analog FAT/QAM Frequency 5 MHz 54Mhz 70Mhz 130Mhz 450/550Mhz 864Mhz 42Mhz MPEG-2 OOB FDC RS Coding Downstream Interleaving QPSK Trellis Code 64/256QAM Bit Rate : 1.544/2.048/3.088Mbps 1. HeadEnd Sends Cable Channel Info (SI) OOB RDC through this band Upstream QPSK...
CABLECARD CABLE MENU & MMI MMI = Man Machine Interface. SA CABLECARD Using Cable Menu, user can check status of various CableCARD functions. The lists of this menu vary depending on the CableCARD manufacturer. MMI Example: SA CableCARD case CableCARD uses MMI (Man Machine Interface) function to communicate with the user. - CableCARD displays various user notification information through MMI window - Host/CableCARD ID information Directview LCD Training...
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CABLECARD - the error reporting of Host’s certification data. MOTOROLA CABLECARD - FDC(OOB) tune frequency & EMM provider ID - OOB rx tune status - # of received OOB msg: It increases once tuned on - Result after trying Hunt : After manual OOB tuning, it is showing that tuning was successful, that tune frequency is 104.200, and that EMM provider ID is 1.
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CABLECARD - CableCARD unit address: This is the unit address the cable company will use to address data to this specific unit. - State: CA Authorization. If subscriber already in subscription for the channel, it shows Subscribed. That is, it could be changed for each channel tuned. - ECM PID from current channel.
CABLECARD DIGITAL CERTIFICATES DATA • Every TV and CableCARD has Digital Certificates Data to identify itself. * Host/CableCARD ID is determined from the value of individual Digital Certificates Data. CableCARD side invalid Certificate “Please call your cable operator and report an invalid CableCARD” error message will be displayed.
CABLECARD HOST DIAGNOSTICS • To check the state of various TV functions related to the CableCARD, uses Host Diagnostic menu. - press Menu->CABLE->”0"->”0"->”0" to get into Host Diagnostics menu. - Cable Channel List’s status - FAT, FDC status - H/W & F/W version CableCARD Firmware Upgrade From the Headend to the Cablecard.
CABLECARD CABLE CARD TROUBLESHOOTING Directview LCD Training CableCARD...
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CABLECARD Directview LCD Training CableCARD...
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CABLECARD Error Condition Failure Mechanism CableCARD or Write Error (WE) occurs after completion of any transfer from LGE DTV to Cable CARD LGE DTV Read Error (RE) occurs after completion of any CableCARD or transfer from Cable CARD to LGE DTV LGE DTV CableCARD fails to respond to any request CableCARD...
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CABLECARD The following chart will help as a guide to troubleshoot Cablecard related problems. Operation Good Result Else Problem Plug in CableCARD Screen displays 1) Re-insert card CableCARD Inserted 2) Try another card >Defective card slot Check Pairing Menu > Cable > CableCard Pairing CableCard™: must not be If all zeros, card defective...
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CABLECARD Cable Operation Confirmation (1) Confirm that the Cable Card is inserted in the slot. (2) Enter the EZ adjust menu by pressing the Adjust key on the Service Remote Control (S R/C). (3) Go to number 2 Cable Check and press the Right key (%). (4) Confirm items below.
CABLECARD IN-HOME TROUBLESHOOTING 1. It is recommended that installers bring along a couple of CableCARDs for troubleshooting, This will help eliminate the CableCARD as a possible problem during the installation. 2. Before installing the CableCARD, installers should check that the Digital Cable Ready (DCR), also referred to as a HOST, is functional without a CableCARD.
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CABLECARD 7. Check the CableCARD menu options. If the second CableCARD fails to bring up the User Interface screen, the technician should refer to the diagnostic menus on the DCR for further troubleshooting. The technician can pull up the User Interface screen manually through the menu choices. The customer should provide the User Manual, so the technician can easily navigate through the DCR TV menu screens.
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Cable Channel List: Ready b. CableCard: Inserted c. FDC status (OOB Status):Lock d. SNR(Signal to Noise Ratio): higher than 12 dB is normal range, The table below describes how to check status in the LG DCR TV. Directview LCD Training CableCARD...
CABLECARD CABLECARD TROUBLESHOOTING HOST DIAGNOSTICS This Menu is only active on Cablecard ready units. Accessing Host Diagnostics: 1. Press Menu on the customer’s remote. 2. Press the up or down arrow key to highlight CABLE. 3. Press the 0 key three times. Scroll up and down this menu by using the up and down arrow keys.
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CABLECARD This indicates the state of the IEE1394 and DVI ports and connection settings. The meter below shows we are looking for 104.20Mhz. What we find is the signal is shifted slightly. This indicates the signal is not centered on 104.20Mhz. The OOB tuner is told to look for the data on 104.20Mhz but the data is actualy on 104.25Mhz.
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TV GUIDE TV GUIDE OVERVIEW TV Guide loge Current Service Label Service bar Time slot Video Window Title Info button Info box Panel Ad and Panel Menu Entry Remind icon Channel loge High light Remind icon Video Window - Displays TV video while The TV INFO Button - Indicates you can cycles through Guide On Screen system is displayed.
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TV GUIDE If the customer has a unit with TVGOS and requires a cable box due to PPV (Pay Per View) or VOD (Video On Demand) and they desire to use TVGOS they will have to split the cable from the wall. One leg of the splitter will have to go to the cablebox and the other will have to go to the TV.
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TV GUIDE (recordable host) is letting you know the unit has the ability to record programs without the need or use of any other device. This unit has an HDD (Hard Disk Drive). If the unit was setup for a VCR to be used as the recording device then, this would display VCR.
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TV GUIDE SYSTEM FLOWCHART TV Guide On Screen (TVGOS) SetUp TV Guide On Screen (TVGOS) Reminder Setup TVGOS now Country? Enter 5-digit Welcome Screen Zip Code Canada Cable Remind me to set up Don’t remind me System Enter 6-digit later again Used? Postal Code...
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