Update for pioneer 60 in. plasma PDP-6010 in 2010

The X DRIVE DC-DC PC board part number AWZ6991.

Terry

Pioneer has this to say about the issue:

"On the models listed below, Engineering has determined this to be part of the normal operation, if the unit will power on.
If the unit does not power on, service may be required on the set.
Please contact our Plasma support at 1-800-421-1625.""
Elite models:
PRO-940HD, PRO-1140HD, and PRO-1540HD
Pioneer models:
PDP-4270HD, PDP-5070HD, and PDP-6070HD

Good Luck

Thomas

How many times this standby/power light blinks at one time switch ON?Count it carefully.These blinks are fault indication, and known as blinking codes.From the number of blinks occur at one time switch ON; you can get an idea about the faulty circuit stage inside the TV.This will make repair easy. For more information, check the link http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/ Pull up older posts.

Most likely a bad power supply board= you are going to have to find a Pioneer dealer to get it fixed or even get the part--many shops including the one I work for will not touch this brand of set.

Hello
The set can be set right by repair. You must have through knoledge in electronics to do work with set. especially, plasma displays will have very complicated circuits. It Sustain-Boards suld be trouble shooted.

OK Its your power supply and it can be fixd for free due to a recall.
PLEASE READ BELOW what I found out.
Here's the whole notice:

Important: Free Power Supply Replacement for Certain Pioneer Plasmas

Pioneer is continuing to offer a free, in-home power supply replacement for certain of its second and third generation plasma models listed below for consumers who experience a problem with the original power supply. If a consumer model is not listed below, no power supply replacement is needed and no further action needs to be taken.

If you own or use a plasma listed below, please call our toll free hotline at 1-800-421-1404 to arrange a time to have your plasma's power supply upgraded in your home at no charge.

Consumer Plasma Models (12 listed):

PDP-505HD
PDP-503PU
PDP-5030HD
PDP-5031HD
PDP-433PU
PDP-4300
PDP-4310
PDP-4330HD
PRO-800HD
PRO-800HDI
PRO-1000HD
PRO-1000HDI
The issue with the power supply in the plasmas listed above does not pose any health or safety risk. Pioneer has received reports that the power supply in the affected models may fail. In some cases, a loud popping sound can be heard when a power supply fails. After the power supply fails, the plasma is no longer operable.

We apologize for any inconvenience, and we thank you for your cooperation.

You need a firmware upgrade that has to be done by a tech onsite. I've done many of them. 12 Blue blinks is a TVGuide download trouble and doesn't hurt the set but a firmware update should solve it. If it occurs again after that you need the Main Assy replaced but make sure the firmware is updated on that also.
Problem will go away
Hope this helps

looks like 12 blue blinks is a communication with the Digital tuner error. pioneer had a software upgrade/fix for this in some cases, others might need a new digital tuner pcb. I would unplug all power, wait 5 min, plug in (wait1 min) and try it again. If it is software, it should hopefully work. Make sure you pull your cable card if you have one. If it still won't turn on, you probably need the digital tuner board = $200-500 repair. Pioneer is usually very helpful, I'm really surprised they didn't help at all.. They'll want model #, serial # and date of purchase.

Here is a solution from the Pioneer web site:

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Support/Important%3A+Updated+Information+Regarding+Free+Power+Supply+Replacement+for+Certain+Pioneer+Plasmas
Important: Updated Information Regarding Free Power Supply Replacement for Certain Pioneer Plasmas Pioneer is continuing to offer a free, in-home/office power supply replacement for certain of its second and third generation plasma models listed below for customers who experience a problem with the original power supply. If a model is not listed below, no power supply replacement is needed and no further action needs to be taken.
If you own or use a plasma listed below, please call our toll free hotline at 1-800-421-1404 to arrange a time to have your plasma's power supply upgraded at your residence or office at no charge.
Plasma Models (15 listed):

• PDP-505HD
• PDP-503PU
• PDP-5030HD
• PDP-5031HD
• PDP-433PU
• PDP-4300
• PDP-4310
• PDP-4330HD
• PRO-800HD
• PRO-800HDI
• PRO-1000HD
• PRO-1000HDI
• PDP-433CMX
• PDP-502MX
• PDP-503CMX

The issue with the power supply in the plasmas listed above does not pose any health or safety risk. Pioneer has received reports that the power supply in the affected models may fail. In some cases, a loud popping sound can be heard when a power supply fails. After the power supply fails, the plasma is no longer operable.

Anyone with questions can call Pioneer's toll free hotline at 800-421-1404.
We apologize for any inconvenience.

Could be heat build up in the Plasma display unit. Make sure it has the correct space around it for proper ventilation. Also count the number of blinks on the power indicator it is a code for the reason the unit shut down. On the Pioneer PDP-5060HD I have I was getting 12 blinks on the indicator which indicated a tuner issue. Check your instruction book for info on the over heating problem if it continues. You may have a fan out.