Wednesday, September 19, 2012

RCA HDLP-50W151-SCENIUM THOMSON DLP ALIGNMENT



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DLP ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE
Enter into Service Alignment Screen as described in the previous post {whenever necessary}
  • Once the parameter {P} has been selected for a particular alignment, the Volume ( < ) or Volume ( > ) buttons can be used to change the data value {V} of the alignments selected.  Most electrical alignments for this DLP instrument must be done using Chipper Check.
VERTICAL & HORIZONTAL CENTERING
Vertical and Horizontal centering adjustments should only be performed after replacing the Light Engine.
  • Turn ON the TV set and select the channel that will be used for testing.
  • Select the Service Screen Menu.
  • Select "2" Service Alignment Item.
  • Once the Service Alignment Screen is displayed, use the Volume ( > ) on the remote control, or at the key board to adjust parameter Zero  {P:0} to a value of [V:80]
  • With parameter zero {P:0}  value at {V:80}, press the Channel (UP) button on the front keyboard or remote control.  This will put the TV into the vertical and Horizontal centering mode.  See the illustration: 
  • Press the [Skip] or [Info] button on the remote control will bring up the test patterns one after an other.
  • Press [Go-back] or [Reset] on the remote control to display the first test pattern.
  • Press [Menu] button on the remote control to toggle the display between the test pattern & the turned channel or video.
  • Press [Power] button on the remote control to 'EXIT' the adjustment display {V:80}.
MECHANICAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT
  • Remove the back cover.
  • Loosen the '2' screws at the lowest of '3' T320 screws holding the Light Engine in position.  
  • Turn ON the TV, and select that to be used for testing.
  • Enter Service Alignment Mode.
  • With Volume ( > ) on the remote control to adjust parameter zero {P:0} to a value of {V:80}.
  • With parameter zero value at 80 {V:80} press the 'Channel Up' button on the remote control, to put the TV into vertical & horizontal centering mode.
  • Press the "Skip" or "Info" button on the remote control to bring up the 'Cross-Hatch' pattern.
  • While supporting the Light Engine Lamp Enclosure back of the tension on theTthird Upper Screw, until the Light Engine will rotate with light pressure.
  • While viewing the Cross-Hatch on the front screen, rotate the Light Engine, so that, the Horizontal Lines are parallel with the cabinet frame.
  • Press the [Menu] button on the remote control to toggle the display from the cross-hatch to the channel video.  Ensure that, tuned video and crosshatch pattern are displayed with proper geometry.
  • Tighten the Light Engine screws and perform the Electrical centering Procedure.
Light Engine Screw position: