Toshiba 27AF43+
Toshiba 27AF43+ CRT RGB mod
This tutorial covers the RGB mod for the below models.
- Toshiba 27AF43
- Toshiba 27AF44
- Toshiba 27AF45
- Toshiba 27AF46
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Please also see other Toshiba AF series mods, as the instructions are more or less the same.
CRT safety
Caution
You can die doing this! So read carefully! CRT TV is not a toy. Do not open a CRT TV. If you don't have any prior knowledge about handling high voltage devices, this guide is not for you. CRT TV contains high enough voltage (20,000+ V) and current to be deadly, even when it is turned off.
Plan of attack
Theory
Sometimes it is nice to know the theory behind the mod. I have put this on a separate page. This shows how the various resistor values are calculated.
Service manuals
Specs
- Tube: Orion A68QCU770X66
Schematics
PCB
Points where the R, G, B and Blank wires should be connected are marked "X". Pink boxes show the resistors, diodes that needs to be removed.
Performing the mod
STEP 1: Remove the following components
27AF43
Remove RGB resistors to ground
- R141
- R142
- R143
STEP 2: Connect RGB and blanking wires
Replace the jumpers, W107, W108, W112 with diodes and 0.1uF capacitor as per below image. This will help reduce RGB signal noise.
Pay attention to the orientation of the diode and where it is placed. RGB mod will fail if correct orientation and placement is not followed.
Connect the R, G, B and blanking wires as per below picture.
- Brown wire = blank
- Red wire = red
- Blue wire = blue
- Green wire = green
- Yellow wire = csync
- Organge wire = auxillary
- Grey wire = audio right
- White wire = audio left
- Purple = auxillary
- Black = common ground
STEP 3: Connect Sync, Audio and Ground wire
Connect the SIGNAL, AUDIO RIGHT, AUDIO LEFT, GROUND wires
STEP 4: Prepare your RGB mux circuit
Below mod uses the RGB mux board. This is optional, but will make your mod easier and stable. You can also create the circuit presented in the schematics above without the board. Please also checkout the precalculated resistor values.
M61283FP can handle a peak to peak voltage of 0.7 in the external RGB lines.
Depending on the RGB/OSD stock resistors your CRT has, use the below inline resistors.
TV Model | 27AF4x | 27AF4x | 27AF4x | 27AF42 |
---|---|---|---|---|
RGB/OSD inline resistors on CRT | 3.3kΩ | 3.9kΩ | 6.8kΩ | 4.7kΩ |
Audio LR (R7, R8) | 1kΩ | 1kΩ | 1kΩ | 1kΩ |
RGB termination (R1, R2, R3) | 75Ω | 75Ω | 75Ω | 75Ω |
RGB inline resistors (R4, R5, R6) | 470Ω | 560Ω | 1kΩ | 1kΩ |
Diode (R9) | 1N4148 | 1N4148 | 1N4148 | 1N4148 |
Blanking Resistor (R11) | shorted | shorted | shorted | shorted |
Add diodes and 0.1uF caps inline | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Sample Toshiba 20AF44 RGB Mux Adapter
STEP 5: Attach the female SCART connector to TV
Creating a SCART cutout and mounting it is an art. I have a dedicated section for it.
How to create and mount a SCART female plug?
Pictures
Patterns
240p SMPTE
240p Monoscope
240p Grid
Set
Yoke Board
Tube
Back View/Neck board Board
Capacitor list
- C407, C406, C409, C403 are capacitors that must be replaced
- C523, C408 are good capacitors (105C) and no need to replace
V | uF | Location | Current Temp | Diameter/Size | Location Description |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
35 | 100 | C407 | 85 | 6.4mm | Deflection |
35 | 1000 | C413 | 85 | 12.7mm | Deflection |
50 | 1 | C406 | 85 | 5.3mm | Deflection |
50 | 10 | C409 | 85 | 5.6mm | Deflection |
50 | 22 | C403 | 85 | 5.3mm | Deflection |
100 | 22 | C430 | 85 | 6.41mm | Deflection |
250 | 22 | C426 | 85 | 12.6mm | Deflection |
6.3 | 2200 | C523 | 105 | 10.3mm | Deflection |
25 | 1000 | C408 | 105 | Deflection | |
160 | 10 | C864, C854 | 85 | 8.07mm | Neck Board |
16 | 1000 | C550 | 85 | 10mm | Power |
16 | 2200 | C527 | 85 | 12.5mm | Power |
35 | 1000 | C501, C514 | 85 | 12.7mm | Power |
50 | 10 | C539 | 85 | 5.6mm | Power |
25 | 330 | C1011 | 85 | 8.3mm | Sound |
25 | 1000 | C1004, C1009 | 85 | 10.3mm | Sound |
35 | 1000 | C1003 | 85 | 12.7mm | Sound |
50 | 22 | C1007 | 85 | 5mm | Sound |
10 | 100 | C916 | 5.08mm | Tuner | |
50 | 4.7 | C905, C904 | 85 | 4.2mm | Tuner |
50 | 10 | C907 | 85 | 5.6mm | Tuner |
16 | 470 | C728 | 85 | 8mm | AV |
16 | 1000 | C629 | 85 | 10mm | Chroma |
- C916, C905, C904 (put these caps at the bottom, if you want to install an XRGB mini adapter)
Capacitor codes and references
Capacitor Codes | Board Function |
---|---|
C4xx | Deflection |
C5xx | Power |
C6xx | |
C7xx | |
C8xx | Neck Board |
C9xx | Tuner |
C10xx | Audio |
Service Menu
NUM | SETTING | VALUE | FIXED |
---|---|---|---|
00 | OSD | 25 | |
01 | |||
02 | H VCO | 3 | DEFAULT |
03 | H PHASE | 13 | |
04 | AFC GAIN | 6 | DEFAULT |
05 | V SHIFT | 2 | DEFAULT |
06 | H.SIZE | 24 | |
07 | V.SIZE | 31 | |
08 | V.LIN | 20 | |
09 | VS.CORR | 38 | DEFAULT |
10 | R.DRV | 71 | |
11 | B.DRV | 71 | |
12 | R.BIAS | 142 | |
13 | G.BIAS | 142 | |
14 | B.BIAS | 142 | |
15 | BRI.MAX | 150 | DEFAULT |
16 | BRI.CENT | 83 | |
17 | BRI.MIN | 50 | DEFAULT |
18 | CONT.MAX | 87 | |
19 | CONT.CENT | 64 | DEFAULT |
20 | CONT.MIN | 16 | DEFAULT |
21 | COL.MAX | 90 | DEFAULT |
22 | COL.CENT | 65 | |
23 | COL.MIN | 00 | DEFAULT |
24 | TINT | 55 | |
25 | SHARP | 40 | DEFAULT |
26 | CB DL | 0 | DEFAULT |
27 | CR DL | 0 | DEFAULT |
28 | CB PED | 8 | DEFAULT |
29 | CR PED | 8 | DEFAULT |
30 | PARABOLA | 20 | |
31 | CORNER | 33 | DEFAULT |
32 | TRAPEZIU | 30 | |
33 | LEVEL | 17 | |
34 | SEP1 | 6 | |
35 | SEP2 | 34 |