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SERVICE MANUAL
LCD Digital Color TV
AZ2-F
Chassis
Segment: P-1
9-883-859-02
Version Date
Subject
1.0
2/28/2011
No revisions or updates are applicable at this time.
2.0
6/24/2011
Added VCOM Adjustments to Sect. 7 - Service Adjustments. Replaced and/or added pages 58-63.
Updated TOC.
ORIGINAL MANUAL ISSUE DATE: 2/2011
HISTORY INFORMATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MANUAL:
SERVICE MANUAL
LCD Digital Color TV
AZ2-F
Chassis
Segment: P-1
9-883-859-02
Self Diagnosis
Supported model
KDL-46EX525
MODEL LIST
MODEL
COMMANDER
DESTINATION
MODEL
COMMANDER
DESTINATION
9-883-859-02
KDL-32EX425 RM-YD064
ARGENTINA
KDL-46EX525 RM-YD064
ARGENTINA
KDL-32EX425/46EX525 i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 - Safety and Features.................................................1
Warnings and Cautions ..............................................................1
Handling the LVDS FFC Connector ...........................................3
Safety-Related Warnings ...........................................................4
Safety Check-Out .......................................................................5
Overview ....................................................................................8
Features .....................................................................................8
Handling the LVDS FFC Connector ...........................................3
Safety-Related Warnings ...........................................................4
Safety Check-Out .......................................................................5
Overview ....................................................................................8
Features .....................................................................................8
Internet Streaming & Connectivity .............................................. 8
Faster Start-Up ............................................................................ 8
BRAVIA® Sync™ Compatible ..................................................... 8
X-Reality™ Engine ...................................................................... 9
Navigation Made Easy ................................................................ 9
LightSensor™ Technology .......................................................... 9
Presence Sensor ......................................................................... 9
USB Photos, Videos & Music ...................................................... 9
Faster Start-Up ............................................................................ 8
BRAVIA® Sync™ Compatible ..................................................... 8
X-Reality™ Engine ...................................................................... 9
Navigation Made Easy ................................................................ 9
LightSensor™ Technology .......................................................... 9
Presence Sensor ......................................................................... 9
USB Photos, Videos & Music ...................................................... 9
Specifications ...........................................................................10
Section 2 - Software Requirements.........................................12
Overview ..................................................................................12
Software Updates for Customers .............................................12
Software Updates for Servicers ...............................................13
Software Updates for Customers .............................................12
Software Updates for Servicers ...............................................13
Software Update Responsibility ................................................ 13
Checking the Software Version ................................................. 13
Examples of Software Correctable Symptoms .......................... 14
Checking the Software Version ................................................. 13
Examples of Software Correctable Symptoms .......................... 14
Section 3 - Chassis Overview ..................................................15
Overview ..................................................................................15
Overall Circuit Description ......................................................... 16
Main Board ...............................................................................16
Tuner ......................................................................................... 16
X-Reality Processor ................................................................... 16
Audio Amplifier .......................................................................... 16
Temperature Sensor .................................................................. 16
X-Reality Processor ................................................................... 16
Audio Amplifier .......................................................................... 16
Temperature Sensor .................................................................. 16
Power Supply ...........................................................................17
Switch Unit ...............................................................................17
Motion Sensor Board ...............................................................17
IR Board ...................................................................................17
LCD Panel Assembly ...............................................................17
Switch Unit ...............................................................................17
Motion Sensor Board ...............................................................17
IR Board ...................................................................................17
LCD Panel Assembly ...............................................................17
T-CON Board ............................................................................. 17
Diagrams ..................................................................................18
Block Diagrams ......................................................................... 18
Connector Diagrams ................................................................. 20
Connector Diagrams ................................................................. 20
Section 4 - Troubleshooting .....................................................22
Overview ..................................................................................22
Updating the Software ............................................................... 22
Triage Chart .............................................................................23
Protection Shutdown ................................................................24
Diagnostic Code Descriptions ..................................................28
Protection Shutdown ................................................................24
Diagnostic Code Descriptions ..................................................28
Viewing the Self Check Diagnostic History ............................... 29