Samsung LED TV UA32F4100, UA32F5300 How to upgrade firmware, Connector voltages and details, Disassembly

Samsung LED TV UA32F45*0A*, UA**F53*0A*, UA**F55**A*, UA32F4100

Troubleshooting
1. Check the various cable connections frst.
- Check to see if there is a burnt or damaged cable.
- Check to see if there is a disconnected or loose cable connection.
- Check to see if the cables are connected according to the connection diagram.
2. Check the power input to the Main Board.
3. How to distinguish if the problem is caused by Main Board or T-Con Board.
No Video: If the problem is No Video but BLU is on and Indication LED is blinking repeatedly and faster than normal booting, replace the T-Con Board.
Distorted Picture: Check the inner patterns.

How to check inner pattern
1. Factory mode. (Mute > 1 > 8 > 2 > Power on;  when TV is in ‘stand-by mode’)
2. Move to SVC menu.
3. Move to Test Pattern.
4. Check inner patterns

Method of Color Calibration (AV)
1. Apply the NTSC Lattice (N0. 3) pattern signal to the AV IN 1 port.
2. Press the Source key to switch to “AV1” mode.
3. Enter Service mode.
4. Select the “ADC” menu.
5. Select the “AV Calibration” menu.
6. In “AV Calibration Off” status, press the ► key to perform Calibration.
7. When Calibration is complete, it returns to the high-level menu.
8. You can see the change of the “AV Calibration” status from Failure to Success.

Method of Color Calibration (Component)

1. Apply the 720p Lattice (N0. 6) pattern signal to the Component IN 1 port.

2. Press the Source key to switch to “Component1” mode.

3. Enter Service mode.

4. Select the “ADC” menu.

5. Select the “Comp Calibration” menu.

6. In “Comp Calibration Off” status, press the  ►key to perform Calibration.

7. When Calibration is complete, it returns to the high-level menu.

8. You can see the change of the “Comp Calibration” status from Failure to Success.

Method of Color Calibration (HDMI)

1. Apply the 720p Lattice (N0. 6) pattern signal to the HDMI1/DVI IN port.

2. Press the Source key to switch to “HDMI1” mode.

3. Enter Service mode.

4. Select the “ADC” menu.

5. Select the “HDMI Calibration” menu.

6. In “HDMI Calibration Off” status, press the ►key to perform Calibration.

7. When Calibration is complete, it returns to the high-level menu.

8. You can see the change of the “HDMI Calibration” status from Failure to Success.

Adjustment

1. Into the Factory Mode.

2. Select SVC Menu.

3. Select ADC/WB menu.

4. Select White Balance menu.

1. You can adjust the white ratio in factory mode (1:Calibration, 3:White-Balance).

2. Since the adjustment value and the data value vary depending on the input source, you have to adjust these in CVBS,Component 1 and HDMI 1 modes.

3. The optimal values for each mode are configured by default. It varies with Panel’s size and Specification.

• Equipment: CS-210

• Pattern: MIK K-7256 #92 “Flat W/B Pattern" as standard

• Alternate Equipment : CA200& anyone Master supported pattern#92

• Use other Equipment only after comparing the result with that of the Master equipment.

• Set Aging time : 60 min.

Calibration and Manual setting for WB adjustment
• HDMI : Calibration at #24 Chessboard Pattern Manual adjustment at #92 pattern (720p)
• COMP: Calibration at #24 Chessboard Pattern Manual adjustment at #92 pattern (720p)
• CVBS: Calibration at #24 Chessboard Pattern Manual adjustment at #92 pattern (NTSC)

[If finishing in HDMI mode, adjustment coordinate is almost same in AV/COMP mode]

Software Upgrade
Software Upgrade can be performed by downloading the. latest frmware from samsung.com to a USB memory device.
• Current Version - The software already installed in the TV.
Software is represented as ‘Year/Month/Day_Version’.

How to Check the Software Version

Use the Main Menu

1. Click the "MENU" key in remote controller.

2. Select "Support" menu.

3. Locate the menu cursor "Software Upgrade" menu.

4. Click the "INFO" key.

- Check the Main SW and Micom version.

How to Upgrade Software and Micom

Insert a USB drive containing the firmware upgrade downloaded from samsung.com into the TV. Please be careful not to disconnect the power or remove the USB drive while upgrades are being applied. The TV will turn off and turn on automatically after completing the frmware upgrade. Please check the frmware version after the upgrades are complete 

(the new version will have a higher number than the older version). When software is upgraded, video and audio settings you have made will return to their default (factory) settings. We recommend you write down your settings before beginning firmware update. After update is completed, restore your previous settings.

Main Software Upgrade

1. Store the sw program named "T-MST12UABC" in USB memory stick.

- Connect the USB.

2. Click the "MENU" key in Remote Controler.

3. Select "Support" menu.

Locate the menu cursor "Software Update" menu

4. Click the "ENTER" key.

5. Click the "ENTER" key.

- Wait for upgrade complete.

- Check the Software Version.

Power board connector voltages

Connector cables and part numbers

Entering Factory Mode

To enter ‘Service Mode’ Press the remote -control keys in this sequence: 

• If you do not have Factory remote control:

Power OFF

Info

MENU

MUTE

Power On

If you have Factory remote control:

INFO

Factory

[If you don’t have Factory remote control, can’t control some menus]

Initial SERVICE MODE DISPLAY State

Disassembly (Back cover)

Place TV face down on cushioned table

Remove 4 screws from the Stand and R
Remove 15 screws of Rear Cover.

Remove the Cover Jack.

Lift up Rear Cover slightly from the bottom.

Disconnect the Function Assy Cable.

Remove the Rear Cover.