TFA55297WUHD18R

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Direct answer to the question - “TFA55297WUHD18R” is the complete commercial designation of a 55-inch Telefunken 4 K Ultra-HD 3840 × 2160 Smart-TV sold primarily in Continental-European markets from 2017-2019. - Internally it is built on a Vestel reference platform same electronics used by Toshiba, JVC, Hitachi, etc.. - Typical chassis: Vestel 17MB13x family main-board most units: 17MB130S or 17MB130P plus a 55-inch Vestel LCD panel series VES550Q. Key points • 138 cm 55 in edge-LED panel, HDR-capable • 3 × HDMI 2.0 ARC on HDMI-2, 2 × USB 2.0, DVB-TT2CSS2 tuners, Wi-Fi & LAN • Remote control type RC-A4995 a.k.a. RCA4995 • Energy label A A+ ≈ 86 W on mode, < 0.5 W standby • Firmware updates and servicing follow the standard Vestel “USB rescue” procedure; correct main-board & panel IDs are mandatory before flashing. --- Detailed problem analysis 1. Model-code breakdown • T = Telefunken brand • FA = Flat panel, A-series 4 K generation • 55 = 55-inch class • 297 = Variant market bundle • WUHD = Wide Ultra-HD • 18R = 2018 release, revision R 2. Hardware architecture • Main-board 17MB130SP or occasionally 17MB140; SoC: MediaTek MT5657MT5596 quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 with integrated Mali-T830 GPU, 1 GB DDR3, 4 GB eMMC. • Tuner block Silicon-tuner supporting DVB-TT2CSS2, HEVCH.265 up to 2160 p5060. • Panel  55-inch 10-bit 8-bit+FRC VA, edge LED, typical 350 cdm², 1200:1 native contrast, 60 Hz. Versions seen: VES550QNDL-2D-N0x or VES550QNYL-2D-N0x. • Audio 2 × 10 W class-D amplifiers, “mediocre dialogue clarity” in reviews. No analogue SCART; SPDIF presence depends on sub-revision many units rely on HDMI-ARC. 3. Software Smart-TV stack • Linux-based Vestel Smart-TV middleware; HbbTV 2.0, Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime Widevine L1. • MiracastDLNA, PVRTime-Shift to USB, hotel-mode, CI+. • Firmware file naming example: upgrademb130.bin + companion .pkg.txt files. 4. Common field issues • Boot-loop or stuck-logo → corrupt eMMC or wrong firmware. • No backlight → open LED strip; power supply 17IPSxx sub-board. • No optical audio on some sub-revisions; rely on HDMI-ARC or external DAC. 5. Why the confusion with Toshiba? Vestel supplies identical electronics to many labels. A Toshiba 55V5863DG 17MB30S shares panelpower topology, hence forum posts often mix part numbers; but the firmware images are NOT interchangeable. --- Current information and trends • Vestel continues to ship a unified Linux-based platform; the more recent sets 2021+ migrated to Google TV or VIDAA-U, but the service philosophy USB rescue, board-ID-matching firmware remains. • HDMI 2.1 features are still absent on this generation; eARC or VRR require board swap to 17MB211 or later. • Component scarcity eMMC, tuner IC has raised main-board prices; field technicians increasingly re-flash or replace eMMC instead of whole boards. --- Supporting explanations and details USB rescue update procedure 17MB130S example 1. 8–16 GB USB-2.0 stick, FAT32. 2. Copy firmware package typically upgrademb130.bin + global.cfg. 3. Unplug TV → insert USB → keep “OK” on remote or CH-VOL- on panel → plug mains. 4. LED blinks fast → release button → wait 3-5 min. The TV reboots, performs first-time wizard. Checksum mismatch, early abort or no LED activity = wrong boardpanel ID or incompatible stick. Service menu access read-only “Menu → 4 7 2 5” quickly on RC-A4995; many parameters are locked. Do NOT change panel line unless flashing correct firmware. --- Ethical and legal aspects • Firmware images are copyright of VestelTelefunken; distribution in some forums is tolerated but not officially licensed. • Flashing unofficial firmware may void warranty and violate regional conformity marks CE, RoHS. • E-waste considerations: repairing LED strips, eMMC instead of whole-unit replacement reduces environmental impact. --- Practical guidelines • Identify hardware first: open back cover, photograph white barcode stickers: “17MB130S – 23142076 – 48.71T03.0A0” etc., and panel part “VES550Qxx”. • Source firmware only when BOTH numbers match the release note. • Use a UPS during flashing; power loss bricks the eMMC. • If update fails repeatedly and the set still boots to logo, suspect eMMC wear; replace with Kingston EMMC04G-MDM1 or SanDisk SDIN5C4 BGA169 pre-programmed via RT809H or similar. • For audio upgrade, prefer HDMI-ARC soundbar; if SPDIF is absent, an HDMI-ARC-to-SPDIF extractor works. --- Possible disclaimers or additional notes • Specifications above are based on EU models; Russian or Maghreb market versions may differ lateral stand feet, CI+ variant, country-locked app store. • Because Vestel may substitute panels mid-production, always open the set before ordering strips or T-CON boards. --- Suggestions for further research • Vestel service manual “17MB130140 Training Guide” available on Elektroda and RepairWiki. • Forums: BadCaps, ElektroTanya, Elektrotanya; search for “Telefunken TFA55297 rescue”. • Advanced study: On-EMMC-level repair using BGA rework and ISP flashing techniques e.g., Medusa PRO II. • Explore alternative open-source firmware post-market Tasmota-Telly project once legal hurdles are clarified. --- Brief summary TFA55297WUHD18R is a 55-inch Telefunken 4 K Smart-TV built on Vestel’s 17MB130-series chassis. Knowing this unlocks a wealth of shared repair knowledge: identical firmware structure, USB-based rescue mode, typical panel VES550Q…, and a common set of faults LED backlight, eMMC degradation. Before any firmware or hardware work, read the main-board and panel stickers, match the exact files, and follow Vestel’s rescue procedure to avoid permanent damage.

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