LCD Television

Service Manual

Chassis： MT9618

Version: V 1.0

Hisense Visual Technology Co.，Ltd.

November 19, 2021

 REVISION HISTORY

Version Revise content Reviser Date

V1.00 First issued Chenchaojie 2022-11-16

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 Contents
Contents .......................................................................................................................................................................- 3 -
Service Manual ...........................................................................................................................................................- 4 -
1. Precautions and notices.....................................................................................................................................- 4 -
1.1 Warning...................................................................................................................................................- 5 -
1.2 Notes .......................................................................................................................................................- 7 -
2. TV boards: ......................................................................................................................................................- 10 -
2.1 Main board layout .................................................................................................................................- 10 -
2.2 TV boards part list ................................................................................................................................- 17 -
3. Factory/Service OSD Menu and Adjustment..................................................................................................- 18 -
3.1 Remote Control.....................................................................................................................................- 18 -
3.2 Factory OSD Menu ...............................................................................................................................- 20 -
4. Software Upgrading ........................................................................................................................................- 27 -
4.1 USB Upgrade ........................................................................................................................................- 27 -
4.2 Flash Tool upgrading ............................................................................................................................- 29 -
5. Trouble shooting .............................................................................................................................................- 34 -
5.1 Troubleshooting for Remote Control ....................................................................................................- 34 -
5.2 Troubleshooting for Function Key ........................................................................................................- 35 -
5.3 TV won’t Power On ..............................................................................................................................- 36 -
5.4 Troubleshooting for Audio ....................................................................................................................- 37 -
5.5 Troubleshooting for TV/VGA/HDMI input..........................................................................................- 38 -
5.6 Troubleshooting for YPbPr input ..........................................................................................................- 39 -
5.7 Troubleshooting for Video input ...........................................................................................................- 40 -
6. Signals Block Diagram & power assign & schematic diagram ......................................................................- 41 -

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 Service Manual
1. Precautions and notices

BEFORE SERVICING THE LCD TV, READ THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN

THIS MANUAL.

USE ONLY MANUFACTURER SPECIFIED REPLACEMENT PARTS WHEN

SERVICING.

USE OF NON-AUTHORIZED PARTS WILL VOID THE MANUFACTURE'S

WARRANTY

Proper service and repair is important to the safe, reliable operation of all Hisense

Equipment. The service procedures recommended by Hisense and described in this

Service Guide are effective methods of performing service operations. Some of these

service operations require the use of tools specially designed for the purpose. The special

tools should be used when and as recommended.

It is important to note that this manual contains various CAUTIONS and NOTICES

which should be carefully read in order to minimize the risk of personal injury to service

personnel. The possibility exists that improper service methods may damage the

equipment and pose risk of personal injury

. It is also important to understand that these CAUTIONS and NOTICES ARE NOT

EXHAUSTIVE. Service should only be performed by an experienced electronics

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technician trained in the proper Television safety and service methods and procedures

Hereafter throughout this manual.

1.1 Warning

1.1.1

Critical components having special safety characteristics are identified with a by the

Ref. No. in the parts list. Use of non-manufacturer's recommended parts may create

shock, fire, or other hazards. Under no circumstances should the original design be

modified or altered without written permission from RCA. Hisense assumes no liability,

express or implied, arising out of any unauthorized modification of design. Service tech

assumes all liability.

1.1.2.

All ICs and many other semiconductors are susceptible to electrostatic discharges (ESD).

Careless handling during repair can reduce life drastically. When repairing, be sure to

use anti-static table mats and properly use a grounding wrist stra. Keep components and

tools also at this same potential.

IMPORTANT:

Always disconnect the power cord from AC outlet before replacing parts or modules.

1.1.3

To prevent electrical shock, use only a properly grounded 3 prong outlet or extension

cord.

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1.1.4

When replacement parts are required, be sure to use replacement parts specified by the

manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized

substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards and will void the

manufacturer's warranty.

1.1.5

Safety regulations require that after a repair the set must be returned in its original

condition. In addition, prior to closing set, check that:

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>All wire harnesses and flex cables are properly routed and secured with factory tape

and/or mounted cable clamps.

> All cables and connectors are properly insulated and do not have any bare wires/lead

exposed

1.1.6

(1) Do not supply a voltage higher than that specified to this product. This may

damage the product and may cause a fire.

(2) Do not use this product:

> High humidity areas

> In an area where any water could enter or splash into the unit.

High humidity and water could damage the product and cause fire.

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 (3) If a foreign substance (such as water, metal, or liquid) gets inside the panel

module, immediately turn off the power. Continuing to use the product may cause fire

or electric shock.

(4) If the product emits smoke, and abnormal smell, or makes an abnormal sound,

immediately turn off the power. Continuing to use the product, it may cause fire or

electric shock.

(5) Do not pull out or insert the power cable from/to an outlet with wet hands. It may

cause electric shock.

(6) Do not damage or modify the power cable. It may cause fire or electric shock.

(7) If the power cable is damaged, or if the connector is loose, do not use the product:

otherwise, this can lead to fire or electric shock.

(8) If the power connector or the connector of the power cable becomes dirty or dusty,

wipe it with a dry cloth. Otherwise, this can lead to fire.

(9) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer,

or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the

cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over

1.2 Notes

Notes on Safe Handling of the LCD panel and during service

The work procedures shown with the Note indication are important for ensuring the

safety of the product and the servicing work. Be sure to follow these instructions.

• Before starting the work, secure a sufficient working space.

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• At all times other than when adjusting and checking the product, be sure to turn OFF

the POWER Button and disconnect the power cable from the power source of the TV

during servicing.

• To prevent electric shock and breakage of PC board, start the servicing work at least 30

seconds after the main power has been turned off. Especially when installing and

removing the power board, start servicing at least 2 minutes after the main power has

been turned off.

• While the main power is on, do not touch any parts or circuits other than the ones

specified. If any connection other than the one specified is made between the measuring

equipment and the high voltage power supply block, it can result in electric shock or

may trip the main circuit breaker When installing the LCD module in, and removing it

from the packing carton, be sure to have at least two persons perform the work.

• When the surface of the panel comes into contact with the cushioning materials, be

sure to confirm that there is no foreign matter on top of the cushioning materials before

the surface of the panel comes into contact with the cushioning materials. Failure to

observe this precaution may result in, the surface of the panel being scratched by foreign

matter.

• Be sure to handle the circuit board by holding the large parts as the heat sink or

transformer. Failure to observe this precaution may result in the occurrence of an

abnormality in the soldered areas.

• Do not stack the circuit boards. Failure to observe this precaution may result in

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problems resulting from scratches on the parts, the deformation of parts, and

short-circuits due to residual electric charge.

• Perform a safety check when servicing is completed. Verify that the peripherals of the

serviced points have not undergone any deterioration during servicing. Also verify that

the screws, parts and cables removed for servicing purposes have all been returned to

their proper locations in accordance with the original setup.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the

products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the

service personnel to important safety information in the service literature. .

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2. TV boards:

2.1 Main board layout

2.1.1 The top of main board (RSAG7.820.12771)

The rear of main board (RSAG7.820.12771)

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2.2 Wiring diagram( example for 65A67GEVS):

XP1： Power for main board jacket

Main board terminal Power board terminal

Pin definition Pin definition
1 GND 15 GND
2 BL_EN/SW 16 BL_EN/SW1
3 DIMMING2/PWM2 13 DIMMING2/DIM1
4 DIMMING/PWM 14 DIMMING/PWM1
5 VCC_A 11 VCC_A/ VCCA1
6 GND 12 GND
7 VCC_A 9 VCC_A/ VCCA1
8 GND 10 GND
9 GND 7 GND
10 3DEN-NC 8 NC
11 PWR-ON/OFF/ STB 5 POWER
ON/OFF/ STB1

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 12 GND 6 GND
13 12VS/ VCC2 3 12VS/ VCC3
14 12VS/ VCC1 4 12VS/ VCC2
15 12VS/ VCC2 1 12VS/ VCC3
16 NC 2 NC

XP22：68pin P2P to Tcon board

Tcon Main board

Pin 定义 说明 Pin Config

68 STV0 T-con control pin 1 CTRL7
67 CLK3 T-con control pin 2 CTRL7
66 CLK4 T-con control pin 3 CTRL7
65 LC T-con control pin 4 CTRL7
64 CLK2 T-con control pin 5 CTRL7
63 CLK1 T-con control pin 6 CTRL7
62 STV1 T-con control pin 7 CTRL7
61 GND Ground 8 GND
60 P2P1P P2P lane 1+ 9 X0B_0P
59 P2P1N P2P lane 1- 10 X0B_0N
58 GND Ground 11 GND
57 P2P2P P2P lane 2+ 12 X0B_1P
56 P2P2N P2P lane 2- 13 X0B_1N
55 GND Ground 14 GND
54 P2P3P P2P lane 3+ 15 X0B_2P
53 P2P3N P2P lane 3- 16 X0B_2N
52 GND Ground 17 GND
51 P2P4P P2P lane 4+ 18 X0B_3P
50 P2P4N P2P lane 4- 19 X0B_3N
49 GND Ground 20 GND
48 P2P5P P2P lane 5+ 21 X0B_4P
47 P2P5N P2P lane 5- 22 X0B_4N
46 GND Ground 23 GND
45 P2P6P P2P lane 6+ 24 X0B_5P
44 P2P6N P2P lane 6- 25 X0B_5N
43 GND Ground 26 GND
42 P2P7P P2P lane 7+ 27 X0B_6P
41 P2P7N P2P lane 7- 28 X0B_6N
40 GND Ground 29 GND
39 P2P8P P2P lane 8+ 30 X0B_7P
38 P2P8N P2P lane 8- 31 X0B_7N

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37 GND Ground 32 GND
36 P2P9P P2P lane 9+ 33 X0B_8P
35 P2P9N P2P lane 9- 34 X0B_8N
34 GND Ground 35 GND
33 P2P10 P2P lane 10+ 36 X0B_9P
P
32 P2P10 P2P lane 10- 37 X0B_9N
N
31 GND Ground 38 GND
30 P2P11 P2P lane 11+ 39 X0B_10P
P
29 P2P11 P2P lane 11- 40 X0B_10N
N
28 GND Ground 41 GND
27 P2P12 P2P lane 12+ 42 X0B_11P
P
26 P2P12 P2P lane 12- 43 X0B_11N
N
25 GND Ground 44 GND
24 P2P_L LOCKN 45 P2P_LOCK
OCK
23 GND Ground 46 GND
22 NC Not connected 47 SPI_PANEL_MISO
21 NC Not connected 48 SPI_PANEL_MOSI
20 NC Not connected 49 SPI_PANEL_CLK
19 NC Not connected 50 SPI_Demura_CS
18 GND Ground 51 GND
17 nWR WP,H ： protected ； L ： 52 T_nWR
writeable
16 SCL I2C CLK 53 T_SCL
15 SDA I2C DATA 54 T_SDA
14 GND Ground 55 GND
13 GND Ground 56 GND
12 GND Ground 57 GND
11 GND Ground 58 GND
10 GND Ground 59 GND
9 NC Ground 60 NC
8 VCC_P Power Supply Input Voltage 61 12V_PANEL
ANEL
7 VCC_P Power Supply Input Voltage 62 12V_PANEL
ANEL
6 VCC_P Power Supply Input Voltage 63 12V_PANEL

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 ANEL
5 VCC_P Power Supply Input Voltage 64 12V_PANEL
ANEL
4 VCC_P Power Supply Input Voltage 65 12V_PANEL
ANEL
3 VCC_P Power Supply Input Voltage 66 12V_PANEL
ANEL
2 VCC_P Power Supply Input Voltage 67 12V_PANEL
ANEL
1 VCC_P Power Supply Input Voltage 68 12V_PANEL
ANEL

XP13：Speaker jacket

Pin definition illustration Wire color

1 Woofer- Woofer speaker negative BLACK
wire
2 Woofer+ Woofer speaker positive wire RED
3 L+ Left speaker positive wire BLACK
4 L- Left speaker negative wire WHITE
5 R- Right speaker negative wire WHITE
6 R+ Right speaker positive wire RED

2.3 Ties,clamps and tapes:

To show the positions where ties and clamps and tapes should be, for checking after
servicing.Before disassemble the TV ,besure to take photes for the TV assembly example
for 65A67GEVS.

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 2.2 TV boards part list

Main board Boards function difference Main chassis type For Series

1. Lateral terminal and vertical terminal. MT9618 65A67GEVS

RSAG7.820.12771\VE 2. Different AMP design

R.C\ROH 3.Adapt different panel，such as OLED and LCD

1. Lateral terminal and vertical terminal. MT9618 65U70KEVS\

2. Different AMP design
RSAG7.820.12848\VE
3.Adapt different panel，such as OLED and Mini
R.A\ROH
LED
4.Add FRC HV8107.

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3. Factory/Service OSD Menu and Adjustment

3.1 Remote Control

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3.2 Factory OSD Menu

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 figure -1

Factory OSD menu list: if you want to learn more about TV, you’d better read it but

would not adjust the value please. The Factory menu may be have difference for diverse

market and customer. Take 65A67GEVS for example.

Options:

Write keys:

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Note:
Check whether the Key information under the current Version is OK, if appears “NG” or such as following
red surround irregular information then need rewrite the key.

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 Factory menu Remark
Description

White Balance data adjusting, different source

White Balance has different WB values. Before adjusting,
please change to desired source.

channel init TV Produce signal preset, during the factory

produce using.

Option
Items can choose

Clear all
initial the TV，EEPROM reset

Soft version current software version information

Version Software Version information

Menu

MAC address information

MAC Adr

HDCP2.2 key information

HDCP2.2 key

The TV’s electronic Serial number

ESN

WIDEVINE key WIDEVINE key code

LTDNXXXXXXY-P0001
Service No.

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Channel init huangdao old

Qing Dao TV Produce signal preset, during the

factory produce using.

huangdao new

……

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 "M" used in factory product.
Option ToFAC M/U "U" used in user state.

LNB power 13/14;18/19;Power off

Region Region choose

country Country choose

Logo Customer logo choose

Language Language choose

VCOM Panel voltage,

UART On/off (when choose "on" then can serial port

connect with Tool successfully)
On/off
PQ COM
If CI+ key code lost, you can write.
CI+
If MAC key code lost, you can write.
MAC

If HDCP key code lost, you can write .

Write keys HDCP2.2

If Netflix key code lost, you can write .

Netflix
If Widevine key code lost, you can write .
Widevine

Note:
The Factory menu maybe have difference for diverse market and customer, above Factory menu only for
reference.
The factory menu data varies according to different sources. Incase changing the factory data by error, you can
choose to “Clear all”, by which you can resume the default value.
To clean the EEPROM:
a. Select the item “Option”--“Clear all” in Factory mode.

b. Press button to clear the EEPROM data.

c. Close the OSD menu after 5 seconds.

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d. Restart the TV.
e Also the Keys information must been checked, if appear “NG”, then must rewrite key code.

4. Software Upgrading

4.1 USB Upgrade

Main software upgrade directly with USB

The main software can be upgraded with USB disk. It includes two modes: user mode、 factory mode.
Take 65A67GEVS for example.
4.1.1 TV in user mode：
a. Decompress MTK_9618_EU_pkg_YYYYMMDD.tar.gz (YYYYMMDD is the year/month/day when the
software is being built, such as MTK_9618_EU_pkg_20221116.tar.gz) and copy usb_MTK_9618_EU.bin file
to the USB root directory. Please make sure there are no other “*.bin” files in the root directory of USB disk .
b. AC power off the TV, insert the USB disk to the USB 2.0 port, TV in standby status,next long press the “power
key . If “Usb Upgrade Checking” is shown on TV, it means TV successfully enters upgrading status..
c. Waiting TV is trying to load the software and it will spend about 2 minutes. After that “Usb Upgrade Checking”
will be displayed and upgrade process bar will indicate the progress. It needs about 5 minutes to complete
the whole software upgrade.
d. After upgrade, TV can automatically reboot.
e. Enter the Factory OSD Menu to check the main software version, and then choose “option”“Clear All” to do
clean up.

4.1.2 TV in factory mode：

a. If TV is in Factory mode, only have difference from chapter 4.1.1 b. as following. others are same.
b. TV is in factory mode, only AC power off TV and insert the USB disk, next AC power on, TV can identify
automatically to update, till call up “Usb Upgrade Checking” interface , update process bar is 1%.

4.1.3 If the above USB upgrade methods fail, you can rename the upgrade software to
upgrade_image.pkg, next use serical “cu -full” to update

4.1.4 When upgrade successfully, We must ensure the TV mode of running correctly.
Paths: Factory---Design –Project ID
Once choose another TV mode , must AC power off and power on the TV to reboot.

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Firgure-1: Upgrading software

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 Firgure-1

4.2 Flash Tool upgrading

First set program or if USB upgrades failure ,may causing TV crashed and SecureCRT no print
message. If the above measures cannot use，repairers need to burn the boot program . Then USB disk to
upgrade the“mboot.bin, rom_emmc_boot.bin”file from dailybuild in MTK_9618_EU_bootloader.tar.gz.
Using the following bootstrap program.

boot_speed_up.r
ar

4.2.1
TV needs to be linked serial port. And you should stop the serial port toor on the PC(like securecrt and
putty). Open flashtool.
Decompress the following firmware and install it on drive C.

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Register and log in your email, you need verify the capTcha sent from MTK the first time.

Get linked using the following setting.

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If the mainboard already has burned boot,you may need the input “du” using the serial port.

Then click the“…”,“Flash update mode”.

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4.2.1
USB disk to upgrade the“usb_MTK_9618_EU.bin”file.The file needs to changed name as
‘upgrade_image.pkg’.Then open the TV and Open the SecureCRT in the meanwhile.
clik 'Enter' into bootloader, =>

set： cu -full
When the program finished, we need to change projectID
Execute the following orders in =>
1). Hisense projectid list //show all the models
2). Hisense projectid update *** //change projectID to 65A67GEVS(129 for example)
3. reset //Reboot the TV

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Some remarks：
1.Get boot from dailybuild in MTK_9618_EU_bootloader.tar.gz.
2.Open the UART serial option
UAR serial choose “on “
Menu: Factory-->Options–>UART–>on

If finish the updating and data adjust UART serial, UART choose “off “

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5. Trouble shooting

5.1 Troubleshooting for Remote Control

Remote control does not work

YES
Try new batteries Replace battery

NO

YES
Replace RC Replace remote control

Check IR receiver

Change Led & IR board

YES
Replace Led & IR BD

NO

YES
Change Led & IR cable Replace Led & IR cable

NO

Replace main board

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5.2 Troubleshooting for Function Key

Buttons does not work

YES Check solder connections and see if

Check switches
any switches are stuck.
NO
YES Replace Key BD
Check key board

NO

Check Key BD cable

YES

Change Key BD OK
cable

NO
Replace main board

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 5.3 TV won’t Power On

TV won’t power on

NO Make Sure Power

Is LED Check Power YES
light? Output source is live

NO
YES

No light Check Power YES Replace Power Cord

WHITE
Cord

NO Check/replace IR BD or
Only
Keypad PCA
Try Power on by
one works

Panel Bright
YES Check signal RC and Button

Source Neither
Both
NO YES works
Work
NO Replace Main
BD

Replace Main BD

NO YES
YES Power on OK

Replace Panel
NO
(to contact Hisense tech support.)

Replace Power BD

OK

Notice:

MT9618 Europe market：

TV work normally indication led is no light.
TV standby indication led is white.

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5.4 Troubleshooting for Audio

No sound

YES
Check connecter Reconnect

NO
YES
Check speaker wire Replace speaker wire

NO

YES
Check speaker set Replace speaker set

NO

Replace main board YES

OK

Power Supply Board

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5.5 Troubleshooting for TV/VGA/HDMI input

No picture on the screen

NO
Check Signal Source
Make sure signal
source is available

YES
Check connect Reconnect

NO

YES
Check cable Replace cable

NO

Replace main board

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5.6 Troubleshooting for YPbPr input

No picture on the screen

Check Source work or not NO Check Source Device

YES

Check connect YES Reconnect

NO

YES
Check Wires (Green Blue, Red) Replace wires

NO

Replace main board

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5.7 Troubleshooting for Video input

No picture on the screen

Check Source work or not NO

Check Signal Source

YES

YES
Check connect Reconnect

NO

YES
Check Cable/ Wires Replace Cable/Wires

NO

Replace main board

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6. Signals Block Diagram & power assign & schematic diagram

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