Samsung LED TV - UN40H5100AG – how to upgrade the software, main board connector voltages, how to enter the service mode, adjutments

 

Samsung Chassis U8KB: Model  UN40H5100AG main board connector voltages, software upgrade, white balance adjustments.  Screen Size (Diagonal)- 40 inches: LCD Panel-FHD 60 Hz

Service Adjustment

You must perform Calibration in the Lattice Pattern before adjusting the White Balance.

Color Calibration:  Adjust Specification

Source- Setting Mode- Pattern -Use Equipment

HDMI 1280 x 720@60 Hz Pattern #24 (Chess Pattern) CA210 & Master MSPG925 Generator

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

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 (PC)

1. Apply the VESA XGA Lattice (N0. 21) pattern signal to the PC IN port.

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

3. Enter Service mode.

4. Select the “ADC” menu.

5. Select the “PC Calibration” menu.

6. In “PC 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 “PC 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 WB menu.

Software Upgrade

 Software Upgrade can be performed by downloading the latest firmware 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.

Use the Factory Mode

How to Upgrade Software and Micom.

Insert a USB drive containing the firmware upgrade downloaded from samsung.com into the TV. 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 firmware upgrade check the firmware 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. It is 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-NT14LDEUC" 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. Locate the menu cursor "Update now" menu.

5. Click the "ENTER" key.

6. Click the "ENTER" key.

- Wait for upgrade complete.

- Check the Software Version.

Main Board connector voltages.

Troubleshooting.

Previous Check.

1. Check the various cable connections first.

- 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. Check the power in & output between SMPS & Main Board, Main Board & Panel, IP & Panel.

How to Check Fault Symptom.

Detail Factory Option.

NOTE:  If you replace the main board with new one, please change the factory option as well.  The options you must change are "Type".

Entering Factory Mode

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

if you do not have a remote control:

Power Off > Information > 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.