Saturday, August 13, 2016

TCL and Thomson LCD TVs – 19, 22, 26, 32 and 40 inch – Firmware update – SMPS schematic - URC set-up codes

Thomson and TCL 19HS3244, 22HS3244, 26C35H, 32C35H, 40C35F – How to update the firmware – how to enter service mode – adjustments – SMPS circuit diagram.
MT62L: A mini edition of MT62B
MT62S: MT62B + MS6M20(MEMC module) for super slim LCD
MT62F: A full function edition of MT62B
These chassises are designed for European LCD TV with MPEG4. The main chip is from Mediatec (MT5362 series) and supports below inputs and outputs.
Factory Alignment Specification of normal SIACP
Preconditions – DC/DC Check
Before power on, please check the board according to the relevant block diagram and circuit diagram, and make sure that no serious error should destroy the board. For example, the output of DC/DC and LDO should not shorted to ground.
Supply a suited voltage and power on , then check the voltage according to the relevant block diagram , circuit diagram and voltage spec . the error should less than 5% .For example, the voltage for main chip(DV33, AV33,DV18,DV11,etc.), the voltage for DDR (DDRV) , the voltage for amplifier(AUDIO_PWR),etc. Only the standby voltage is necessary if there is no software in the flash.
SW download
Download the latest release MT62_SW into the flash using MTK SW tool. See Appendixo “How to download FLASH SW”. Or upgrade the SW from USB port if there is a initial SW in the falsh and the set can work normally.  Download the latest release MEMC_SW (skip this step if no MEMC module on the chassis).
Panel ID check and modify
There is different ID stored in the NVM depended on different Panels. Modify it with Hyper terminal if the initial ID or a wrong ID make the set can not display clearly. It can be checked and modified in Factory menu-> Feature -> Panel ID if the set can display clearly .
The set will restart if the panel ID is changed.
Functional Test
Once the boards (chassis, KB, IR, PSU…) and the panel are well interconnected, connect all external generator devices to relevant inputs/outputs below according to their respective test patterns format and check picture content and sound quality accordingly.
ADC Calibration
To ensure the ADC performance, the error of “generator + cable” must be less than 2%. The following inputs require an ADC calibration for the time being.
ƒ VGA(skip this step if no VGA input on the chassis)
Provide a test signal 1024×768@60Hz with WhiteBlack squares.
Select the corresponding FactoryMenu > ADC Calibration > Auto Color , then press ”OK” key on Remote Control to start. Value of status will change to “OK” if succeed.
ƒ CMP
Provide a test signal 720p@60Hz with 100% 8 steps ColorBar.
Select the corresponding FactoryMenu -> ADC Calibration -> Auto Color , then press ”OK” key on RemoteControl to start. Value of status will change to “OK” if succeed.
ƒ Scart RGB
Provide a test signal PAL 576i with 100% 8 steps ColorBar.
Select the corresponding FactoryMenu -> ADC Calibration -> Auto Color , then press ”OK” key on RemoteControl to start. Value of status will change to “OK” if succeed.
The mean of status value:
“NONE”= no input is successful in ADC calibration.
“OK”= current input is successful in ADC calibration.
“NOK”= current input is fail in ADC calibration.
“ALL”= all inputs required are successful in ADC calibration.
R Gain, G Gain, B Gain, R Offset, G Offset, B Offset in FactoryMenu -> ADC Calibration page can be fine-tuned if necessary but not required.
DDC & EDID Test
The E-EDID data structure are according to VESA Enhanced EDID 1.3 (and EIA/CEA-861B for HDMI).
Both VGA and HDMI have their own separate bin files:
For EDID check, it’s needed to check whether the correct EDID is downloaded by checking corresponding EDID NVM Checksum or read them out to check bit by bit if it is in line with the
released EDID bin file.
HDCP Test
For HDCP compliancy, it’s needed to check whether the HDCP key has been well set CI+ Key activation and test(This step is only for the models with CI+ function )
Select factory menu -> Update CI+ Credential -> Update CI+ Credential , then press ”OK” key on Remote Control to active the CI+ KEY. The Valid(CI+ state) state turn to “Yes” and Cus Code(Custom Code), Serial Num display if succeed. Download the CI+ Key and try to active it again if fail.
Factory Menu [Service Menu Mode]
Follow the below steps to pop-up the Factory Menu in case of “Factory Key” is disable:
- press Remote Control key “MENU” to display main menu
- Select “Picture” and press “OK” key to enter the picture sub-menu
- Select “Contrast” item
- press the sub sequence Remote Control keys “9”, “7”, “3” and “5
Press Remote Control key “Blue” To pop-up the Factory Menu in case of “Factory Key” is enable.
The status of “Factory Key” can be changed in FactoryMenu -> System -> FactoryKey
Press Remote Control “OK” key or “RIGHT” key to enter the sub-menu.
Press Remote Control “Menu” key to go back to the root menu.
Press Remote Control “RIGHT” or “LEFT” key to change the values.
Press Remote Control “OK” key run the function.
Press Remote Control “Exit” key exit the factory menu.
Entering to “P” Mode
Turned on the factory key to enter into “P” mode.The TV will display “P” in bottom left corner in “P” mode.
White Balance Alignment
Make sure that the picture mode is “vivid”, enter to “P” mode(turned on the factory key) and switch off “Pic. Enhance” in Factory Menu-> WD Alignment before white balance alignment.
VGA,CMP,SCART RGB,DTV,CVBS_PAL Color Coordinates are relative to HDMI.
CVBS_SECAM and CVBS_NTSC Color Coordinates are relative to CVBS_PAL.
Warm and Cool Color Coordinates are relatives to Normal mode.
Only HDMI(YUV 720p@60Hz) input requires color temperature adjustment. All the Relative Matrix Offsets should be set while doing alignment.
Expected Targets and Tolerances
The measured parameters should be “x, y” coordinates.
The White Balance alignment should be performed using a contact less analyzer (ei: Minolta CA-210). The analyzer may not touch the screen surface, and measurement must be performed in a dark environment keeping the probe(s) at 90+/-2° from the panel.
The result should measure up the relevant spec.
In MT62F and MT62S chassises:
There is no “Adaptive Back-light” item, “Auto/Low/Mid/High” “Back-light” “ADP low control point” “ADP mid control point” “ADP high control point” are in the “feature” page. There is only “Back-light” item instead of “Back-light Low” “Back-light Mid” “Back-light High”. It set the back-light value of current back-light mode.
How to download MCU SW
Prepare WT_MCU_ISP SW tool for update.
1. Connect the PC to the serial connector on board using a special serial device(USB or COMx).
2. Provide the a correct voltage to the board.
3. Start “Weltrend MCU ISP.exe” and download the MCU SW. (please see file Visio-ISPToolGuide_ver090.pdf)
How to download FLASH SW
Prepare MTK SW tool for update.
1. Connect the PC to the serial connector on board using a special serial device (USB or COMx).
2. Provide the a correct voltage to the board
3. Start “MTKTOOL.exe” application under MTKxx folder, and set the parameters as below picture (notice:select MT836X chassis):
4. Press “Browse” button to select the corresponding SW bin file to upload
5. Press “Upgrade” button to start downloading the SW and wait the gauge displayed “100%” that means the SW has been successfully downloaded.  In the meanwhile, all operations such erasing flash and so… are parsed into the debug window script. 6. Once the SW is downloaded, switch-off/on the chassis board and wait few seconds for EEPROM update.
How to upgrade FLASH SW from USB
1. Save the new software file(*.pkg) in the root directory of USB, and modify it’s name as upgrade.pkg.
2. Plug in the USB.
3. Power on the set.
4. Press any key on keyboard and keep more than 2 second, about 5 second later , the LED on IR board will flash after upgrade begin. The LED off if upgrade succeed. The LED stop flashing and keep on if upgrade fail, check the set and try again.  If the set display normally, follow the indication instead of Step 4.

 Modify panel ID with Hyper terminal
. Connect the PC to the board using a special serial device (USB or COMx).
. Provide a correct voltage to the board
. Save the password file “password for hyperTerminal.txt” to your computer.
. Start HyperTerminal “HyperTrm.exe” in your computer.
. Fill the name.
. Select the Com Port you are using.
. Set the items as below picture.
Select “File > Save >” to Save the setting. Then start HyperTerminal “atsc.ht” in your computer instead of step to later.
. Send the password.
. Select the password file saved in your computer.
. Under the folder “DTV >” enter “pmx.s.p +ID”,e.g.: pmx.s.p 102 See the panel ID in another document <Panel list for MT62>.
. Press “Enter”, the panel signal will be printed in the window.
How to download FLASH SW for MEMC module
Prepare MSTAR SW tool for update:
ƒ Install the driver:CDM_Setup.exe
ƒ Save the MS_TV folder to your PC,
1. Connect the PC to the I2C connector on board using a special I2C device (USB or COMx).
2. Provide a correct voltage to the board.
3. Start “ISP_Tool.exe” application under MS_TV folder:
4. Press “config” button On the Menu to enter the corresponding page, change the ISP slave address to “0x94” and confirm that if the Port Type is correct, correct it if not.
5. Press “Read” button on the Menu to enter the corresponding page and Press “Read” button on this page to load the software(*.bin) on your PC.
6. Press “Auto” button on the Menu to enter the corresponding page.
7. Press “Conect” button on the Menu. A message will popup to tell you the result. Press “OK” button to close the message. If fail to connect with “Can’t find the Device Type!! ” Message ,Check the hardware and parameters setting of the ISP_Tool , Press “Dis Con” button , then “Conect” button again, until it identify the flash memory IC.
8. Press “Run” button in the current page to download the software.”Pass” will display on the right bottom corner if succeed.
SMPS (Power supply regulator) Circuit diagram
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Universal remote control set-up codes to check with Thomson and TCL TVs
0008 0024 0026 0049 0064 0074 0101 0134 0152 0165 0181 0182 0186 0196 0218 0230 0233 0237 0321 0424 0436 0462 0603 0604 0827 0398