Sony kdf e42a12u, kdf e50a12u schematic

KDF-E42/50A12U

RM-ED002

SERVICE MANUAL

MODEL

KDF-E42A12U

COMMANDER DEST

RM-ED002 UK

LE-4B

MODEL

KDF-E50A12U

CHASSIS

COMMANDER DEST

RM-ED002 UK

KDF-E42/50A12U

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RM-ED002

LCD PROJECTION TV

KDF-E42/50A12U

RM-ED002

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title Page Section Title Page

Caution ................................................................ 3

Specifications ...................................................... 4

Connectors .......................................................... 5

1. SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

LE-4B Self Diagnostic Software ........................ 6

2. GENERAL ................................................................... 8

3. DISASSEMBLY

3-1. Rear Cover Removal .......................................... 22

3-2. Pillar Removal .................................................... 22

3-3. Main Bracket Cover Removal ............................ 22

3-4. Main Bracket Removal ...................................... 22

3-5. Service Position ................................................. 23

3-6. N, JB, AG Boards ............................................. 23

3-7. Power Block Removal ........................................ 23

3-8. Optical Unit ......................................................... 23

3-9. C Board Removal ................................................ 24

3-10. Screen, Mirror Block Assembly Removal .......... 24

3-11. Mirror Cover Block Assembly Removal ............ 25

3-12. Contrast Screen, Diffusion Plate Removal ......... 25

3-13. Mirror Removal .................................................. 26

3-14. H3 Removal ........................................................ 26

3-15. Speaker Removal ................................................ 26

4. SET-UP ADJUSTMENTS

4-1. Signal Adjustment .............................................. 27

4-1-1. PAL Auto adjustment (CVBS) ...................... 27

4-1-2. PAL Auto adjustment (RGB) ......................... 27

4-1-3. SECAM Auto adjustment (CVBS) ................ 27

4-2. White Balance Adjustment .................................. 27

4-2-1. White Balance Adjustment (H/L) ................... 27

4-2-2. White Balance Adjustment (C/O) ................... 28

4-2-3. SECAM White Balance Adjustment (H/L) .... 28

4-2-4. SECAM White Balance Adjustment (C/O) .... 29

4-3. Test Test Mode ................................................... 29

5. DIAGRAMS

5-1. Block Diagram (1) .............................................. 30

Block Diagram (2) .............................................. 31

Block Diagram (3) .............................................. 32

Block Diagram (4) .............................................. 33

Block Diagram (5) .............................................. 34

Block Diagram (6) .............................................. 35

Block Diagram (7) .............................................. 36

Block Diagram (8) .............................................. 37

5-2. Circuit Boards Location ...................................... 37

5-3. Schematic Diagrams and Printed Wiring

Boards ................................................................. 37

AG Board Schematic Diagram ........................... 38

AG Printed Wiring Board ................................. 41

C Board Schematic Diagram ............................... 43

C Printed Wiring Board .................................... 47

JB Board Schematic Diagram ............................. 48

JB Printed Wiring Board .................................. 57

H1 Schematic Diagram ....................................... 59

H1 Printed Wiring Board .................................. 60

H2 Board Schematic Diagram ............................ 59

H2 Printed Wiring Board .................................. 60

H3 Board Schematic Diagram ............................ 59

H3 Printed Wiring Board .................................. 60

T1 Board Schematic Diagram ........................... 59

T1 Printed Wiring Board .................................. 60

T2 Board Schematic Diagram ........................... 59

T2 Printed Wiring Board .................................. 60

N Board Schematic Diagram .............................. 61

N Printed Wiring Board .................................... 68

5-4. Semiconductors .................................................. 69

6. EXPLODED VIEWS

6-1. Screen Mirror Block, Covers ........................... 71

6-2. Chassis/Bottom Block Assembly ....................... 72

6-3. Lamp Duct Assembly, Optics Unit Block .......... 73

WARNING !!

AN ISOLATION TRANSFORMER SHOULD BE USED DURING
ANY SERVICE WORK TO AVOID POSSIBLE SHOCK HAZARD
DUE TO LIVE CHASSIS, THE CHASSIS OF THIS RECEIVER IS
DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE POWER LINE.

7. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST .................................. 74

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING !!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY SHADING AND MARKED
THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS, EXPLODED VIEWS AND IN THE
PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL FOR SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE
THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART
NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN
SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.

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ON

CAUTION

Lead Free Soldered Boards

The circuit boards used in these models have been processed using
Lead Free Solder. The boards are identified by the LF logo located
close to the board designation e.g. F1, H1 etc [ see examples ]. The
servicing of these boards requires special precautions to be taken as
outlined below.

KDF-E42/50A12U

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example 1

example 2

It is strongly recommended to use Lead Free Solder material in order to guarantee optimal quality of new solder joints. Lead Free Solder is
available under the following part numbers :

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91-500-046-7mm3.0gK52.0

02-500-046-7mm4.0gK05.0

12-500-046-7mm5.0gK05.0

22-500-046-7mm6.0gK52.0

32-500-046-7mm8.0gK00.1

42-500-046-7mm0.1gK00.1

52-500-046-7mm2.1gK00.1

62-500-046-7mm6.1gK00.1

Due to the higher melting point of Lead Free Solder the soldering iron tip temperature needs to be set to 370 degrees centigrade. This requires
soldering equipment capable of accurate temperature control coupled with a good heat recovery characteristics.

For more information on the use of Lead Free Solder, please refer to http://www.sony-training.com

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How to replace the fuse.
Open the fuse compartment with
a screwdriver blade and replace
the fuse.

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WARNING (UK Models only)

The flexible mains lead is supplied connected to a B.S. 1363 fused
plug having a fuse of 5 AMP rating. Should the fuse need to be
replaced, use a 5AMP FUSE approved by ASTA to BS 1362, ie one
that carries the

IF THE PLUG SUPPLIED WITH THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT SUIT­ABLE FOR THE OUTLET SOCKETS IN YOUR HOME, IT SHOULD
BE CUT OFF AND AN APPROPRIATE PLUG FITTED. THE PLUG
SEVERED FROM THE MAINS LEAD MUST BE DESTROYED AS A
PLUG WITH BARED WIRES IS DANGEROUS IF ENGAGED IN A
LIVE SOCKET.

When an alternative type of plug is used, it should be fitted with a

5 AMP FUSE, otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 5AMP
FUSE at the distribution board.

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21 pin connector

KDF-E42/50A12U

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17

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11

9

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20

18

16

14

12

10

8

6

4

2

Pin No 1 2 4 Signal Signal level

1 Audio output B

2

3

4 Ground (audio)

5 Ground (blue)

6 Audio input A

7 Blue input 0.7 +/- 3dB, 75 ohms positive

8 Function select

9 Ground (green)

10 Open

11 Green Green signal : 0.7 +/- 3dB, 75 ohms,

12 Open

13 Ground (red)

14 Ground (blanking)

15

16 Blanking input

17 Ground (video

18 Ground (video

19 Video output 1V +/- 3dB, 75ohms, positive sync 0.3V

20

21 Common ground

3

(right)

Audio input B
(right)

Audio output A
(left)

(left)

(AV control)

_ _ Red input 0.7 +/- 3dB, 75 ohms, positive

_ (S signal Chroma

input)

(Ys signal)

output)

input)

_ _ Video input 1V +/- 3dB, 75ohms, positive sync 0.3V

_ Video input

Y (S signal)

(plug, shield)

Standard level : 0.5V rms
Output impedence : Less than 1kohm*

Standard level : 0.5V rms
Output impedence : More than 10kohm*

Standard level : 0.5V rms
Output impedence : Less than 1kohm*

Standard level : 0.5V rms
Output impedence : More than 10kohm*

High state (9.5-12V) : Part mode
Low state (0-2V) : TV mode
Input impedence : More than 10K ohms
Input capacitance : Less than 2nF

positive

0.3 +/- 3dB, 75 ohms, positive

High state (1-3V) Low state (0-0.4V)
Input impedence : 75 ohms

(-3+10dB)

(-3+10dB)

1V +/- 3dB, 75ohms, positive sync 0.3V
(-3+10dB)

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SECTION 1 SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

LE-4B Self Diagnostic Software

LE-4B chassis TV’s contain a self diagnosis function. In the event of an error occurring, the STANDBY LED indicator will automatically begin
to flash. The number of times the STANDBY LED indicator flashes translates to a probable source of the problem. If an error symptom cannot
be reproduced, the remote commander can be used to review the failure occurrence data stored in memory to reveal past problems and how often
these problems occur.

1. DIAGNOSTIC TEST INDICATORS

When an error occurs, the STANDBY indicator will flash a set number of times to indicate the possible cause of the problem. If there is more
than one error, the indicator will identify the first of the problem areas.

The result for all of the following diagnosis items are displayed on screen. No error has occured if the screen displays a “0”.

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2. DISPLAY OF STANDBY INDICATOR FLASH COUNT

Lamp ON 300ms

Lamp OFF 300ms

Lamp OFF 3 sec

Revision 2.0
(Click on table to see related change)

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3. STOPPING THE STANDBY INDICATOR FLASH

Turn off the power switch on the TV to stop the STANDBY indicator from flashing.

4. SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN DISPLAY

For errors with symptoms such as “power sometimes shuts off” or “screen sometimes goes off” that cannot be confirmed, it is possible to bring
up past occurrences of failure on the screen for confirmation.

To bring up the screen test

In standby mode, press buttons on the remote commander sequentially in rapid sucession as shown below:

i+

(ON SCREEN (DIGIT 5) (VOLUME +) (TV)
DISPLAY)

5

The following screen will be displayed indicating the error count.

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TORPNAF:40E)552,0(0

TORPPMET:50E)552,0(0

TORPPS:60E)552,0(0

LATIGID:80E)552,0(0

RENUT:90E)552,0(0

CORPDNUOS:01E)552,0(0

PTCV:11E)552,0(0

CEDC:21E)552,0(0

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2PXETROP:71E)552,0(0

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+

Note that this differs from entering the service mode (volume + )

Numeral “0” means that no fault was detected.
Numeral “1” means the number of a fault occurrence (1 ~ 255).

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To clear the error display count press “8” then “0” on the remote commander.

To exit the self-diagnostic screen, turn off the power switch on the TV set.

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In digital mode, press to display the

Digital Electronic Programme Guide

(EPG).2Perform the desired operation in following

table.

1

SECTION 2 GENERAL

The categories available include:

Favourite

Contains all the channels that have been stored in the Favourite list

(page 18).

All categories

Contains all available channels.

News

1 Press the blue button.

displayed on the side.

2 Press m/M/</, to select a category. The category name is

Contains all news channels.

The Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) now only displays the

current programmes from the category selected.

3 Press OK.

1 Press m/M/</, to select the future programme you want to

record.

2 Press OK.

A symbol appears by that programme’s information.

3 Press m/M to select “Timer REC”.

4 Press OK to set the TV and your VCR timers.

KDF-E42/50A12U

VCRs. If your VCR is not Smartlink compatible, a message will be displayed to

remind you to set your VCR timer.

• You can set VCR timer recording on the TV only for Smartlink compatible

switch off the TV completely or the recording may be cancelled.

• Once a recording has begun, you can switch the TV to standby mode, but do not

Notes

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11:30 12:00

OK

Thu 27 May 10:31

City Hospital Houses Be… Bargain Hu… Cash in the…

The… The… Sch… Sch… The Daily Politics

This M… i i This Morning i This Morning

10:30 11:00

Thu 27 May

BBC ONE Wales

BBC 2W

ITV 1 Wales

001

002

003

Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide

All Categories

(EPG)

NextPrevious 30 min view Category

Sally Jessy Rap… Judge Judy Judge J… Judge J…

This is BBC THREE This is BB…

Self… The Vi… Teen Big B… From Th… News at N…

No Event Information

E4 Preview

No Event Information

Food and D… Ready Stea… No Event Information

Mat… Mat… K… K… K… Look… Look… Zig Zag

BBC News BBC News BBC News

ITV 2

BBC THREE

Channel 4

TeletextE4price-drop.tv

UKTV FOOD

CBBC Channel

BBC NEWS 24

006

Select: Action list: +/- 1 day on/off

007

008

009

014

024

029

030

040

Digital Electronic Programme

Guide (EPG)

To Do this

Turn off the EPG Press .

Move through the EPG Press m/M/</,.

Display the previous or next six channels Press the red (previous) or green (next) button.

Watch a current programme Press OK while the current programme is selected.

Getting Started

m

Yes No

automatic tuning ?

The operating instructions mentioned here are partial abstracts

from the Operating Instruction Manual. The page numbers of

the Operating Instruction Manual remain as in the manual.

Do you want to start

Press OK to select “Yes”.

Number of Services found 14

Digital auto-tune display

Searching. 40%

m

Programmes found:

Auto Tuning

Analogue auto-tune display

1

Sort the programme information by

category – Category list

Searching...

The TV starts searching for all available digital

channels followed by all available analogue

channels. This may take some time, please be

patient and do not press any buttons on the TV or

remote.

Once all available digital and analogue channels

have been stored, the TV returns to normal

operation, displaying the digital channel stored on

channel number 1. If no digital channels are

found, the analogue channel stored on channel 1 is

displayed.

When a message appears for you to confirm the

aerial connections

Set a programme to be recorded – Timer

REC

No digital or analogue channels are found. Check

all the aerial connections and press OK twice to

start auto-tuning again.

the screen.

Note

2 The Programme Sorting menu appears on

If some digital channel is found, this step will

not appear

are stored on the TV. See page 29.

The TV has now tuned in all the available

3 To change the order in which the channels

4 Press MENU to exit.

16

13

channels.

6: Auto-tuning the TV

When you switch on the TV for the first time, the

message confirming the TV start auto-tuning appears

on the screen.

You must tune the TV to receive channels (TV

broadcasts). Do the following to search and store all

available channels.

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1

4

Using the Menu

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Continued

Using the Menu

Navigating through

menus

Viewing pictures from

connected equipment

Switch on the connected equipment, then

perform one of the following operation.

For equipment connected to the scart sockets using a

fully-wired 21-pin scart lead

Start playback on the connected equipment.

The picture from the connected equipment appears on

the screen.

For an auto-tuned VCR page 11

Press PROG +/-, or the number buttons, to select the

video channel. You can also press / repeatedly

until the correct input symbol (see below) appears on

the screen.

For other connected equipment

Press / repeatedly until the correct input

symbol (see below) appears on the screen or press OK

to select

,

access the Input signal index table. Press

to

an input source, press m/M, then press OK.

1/ 1, 2/ 2:

Audio/video or RGB input signal through the scart

2,3,4

socket / 1 or 2. appears only if an RGB

source has been connected.

3:

4

R

/C

R

, P

B

/C

B

Component input signal through the Y, P

sockets / 3, and audio input signal through the

1

Press MENU to display the menu.

Press M/m to select a menu icon, press ,.3Press M/m/</, to select an option.4Press M/m/</, to change/set the

1

2

4/ 4:

L/G/S/I, R/D/D/D sockets / 3.

Video input signal through the video socket 4, and

audio input signal through the audio socket L/G/S/I

(MONO), R/D/D/D sockets 4. appears only if

5:

the equipment is connected to the S video socket 4

instead of the video socket 4, and S video input

signal is input through the S video socket 4.

RGB input signal through the PC connectors 5, and

audio input signal through the socket 5.6:Digital audio/video signal is input through the HDMI IN

setting, then press OK.

To exit the menu, press MENU.

To return to the last display, press <.

6 socket. Audio input signal is analogue only if the

equipment has been connected using the DVI and audio

out socket.

Additional operations

To Do this

Press DIGITAL or .

Return to the normal

TV operation

to select an

,

Press OK. Press

input source, press m/M, then press

OK.

Access the Input

signal index table

1 Press m/M/</, to select the future programme you want to

display.

2 Press OK.

Watching TV

A c symbol appears by that programme’s information.

when the programme starts.

Note

If you switch the TV to standby mode, it will automatically turn itself on

3 Press m/M to select “Reminder”.

4 Press OK to automatically display the selected programme

when the programme is about to start.

1 Press OK.

2 Press m/M to select “Manual Timer REC”.

3 Press m/M to select the date, then press ,.

4 Set the start and stop time in the same way as in step 3.

and your VCR timers.

5 Press m/M to select the channel, then press OK to set the TV

A symbol appears by that programme’s information.

Notes

• You can set VCR timer recording on the TV only for Smartlink compatible

VCRs. If your VCR is not Smartlink compatible, a message will be displayed to

remind you to set your VCR timer.

switch off the TV completely or the recording may be cancelled.

• Once a recording has begun, you can switch the TV to standby mode, but do not

1 Press OK.

2 Press m/M to select “Timer list”.

3 Press m/M to select the programme you want to cancel, then

press OK.

A display appears to confirm that you want to cancel the programme.

4 Press < to select “Yes”, then press OK to confirm.

17

Set a programme to be displayed

To Do this

automatically on the screen when it starts

– Reminder

Set the time and date of a programme you

want to record – Manual Timer REC

Cancel a recording/reminder – Timer list

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You can select the options listed below on the Picture

Adjustment menu. To select options, see “Navigating

through menus” (page 19).

Tip

When you set the “Picture Mode” option to “Vivid” or

“Standard,” you can adjust only “Contrast,” and “Reset.”

Custom

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Using the Menu

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Continued

MENU

End:

Auto

High

OK

Press OK to select “Picture Mode”.

Selects the picture mode.

1

Press m/M to select one of the following picture modes, then press OK.

• Vivid: For big lighted spaces.

• Standard: Optimal picture for home use.

• Custom: Allows you to store your own prefered settings.

2

Tip

You can change the picture mode by pressing repeatedly.

Press OK to select the option.2Press </, to set the level, then press OK.

1

Tip

“Hue” can only be adjusted for an NTSC colour signal (e.g., U.S.A. video tapes).

“Brightness”, “Colour”, “Hue” and “Sharpness” only appear and can be adjusted if “Picture Mode”

is set to “Custom”.

Press OK to select “Colour Tone”.

Press m/M to select one of the following, then press OK.

• Cool: Gives the white colours a blue tint.

• Neutral: Gives the white colours a neutral tint.

• Warm: Gives the white colours a red tint.

Tip

“Warm” only appears and can be adjusted if “Picture Mode” is set to “Custom”.

1

2

Picture Mode

Contrast

Brightness

Colour

Hue

Sharpness

Colour Tone

Reset

Noise Reduction

Iris

Select: Set: Back:

Picture Adjustment

Picture Adjustment menu

Sleep Timer (28)

Clock Set (28)

Timer (28)

Auto Start Up (29)

Auto Tuning (29)

Programme Sorting (29)

5 Timer

6 Set Up

Programme Labels (30)

Picture Mode

–Label/Skip

– Programme/Channel/Label/AFT/Audio

AV Preset (30)

Manual Programme Preset (30)

Filter/Skip/ATT/Confirm

Digital Set Up (32)

– Digital Tuning/Digital Set-up

Contrast/Brightness/Colour/Hue/Sharpness

Colour Tone

Custom

Picture Mode

Picture Adjustment

Overview of the menus

The following options are available in each menu. For

details on navigating through menus, see (page 19).

Also, see page in parentheses for details of each menu.

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Contrast

Brightness

Colour

Hue

Sharpness

Warm

Colour Tone

Auto

High

Reset

Noise Reduction

Iris

6

MENU

OK

Select: Set: End:

1 Picture Adjustment

Picture Mode (21)

Contrast/Brightness/Colour/Hue/

Sharpness (21)

Colour Tone (21)

Reset (22))

Noise Reduction (22)

Iris (22)

Sound Effect (23)

Treble/Bass/Balance (23)

Reset (23)

Dual Sound (24)

Auto Volume (24)

Auto Format (25)

Screen Format (25)

RGB Center (25)

AV2 Output (26)

TV Speakers (26)

2 Sound Adjustment

3 Screen

PC Adjustment (27)

4 Features

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You can select the options listed below on the Sound

Adjustment menu. To select options, see “Navigating

through menus” (page 19).

Dynamic00 0A

Off

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Continued

: Uses the TV speakers to simulate the surround effect produced by a multi

*2

.”

*1

MENU

End:

Press OK to select “Sound Effect”.

1

OK

using the “BBE High definition Sound System.”

channel system.

System

• Dynamic: Intensifies clarity and sound presence for better intelligibility and musical realism by

• Dolby Virtual

Press m/M to select one of the following sound effects, then press OK.

• Natural: Enhances clarity, detail, and sound presence by using “BBE High definition Sound

• Off: Flat response.

2

Tips

• You can change sound effect by pressing 9 repeatedly.

trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP4638258, 4482866. “BBE” and BBE symbol are

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

*1

*2

• If you set “Auto Volume” to “On”, “Soud Effect” changes to “Natural”.

Press OK to select the option.2Press </, to set the level, then press OK.

Adjusts higher-pitched sounds (Treble), adjusts lower-pitched sounds (Bass), and

emphasizes left or right speaker balance (Balance).

1

Resets the “Treble,” “Bass” and “Balance” settings to the factory settings.

Press OK to select “Reset”.2Press m/M to select “OK,” then press OK.

1

Sound Effect:

Treble:

Bass:

Balance:

Reset

Dual Sound:

Auto Volume:

Sound Adjustment

Sound Adjustment menu

Select: Set: Back:

Sound Effect

sockets of / 3.

R

/C

R

, P

B

/C

B

Treble/Bass/Balance

Reset

Press OK to select “Reset”.2Press m/M to select “OK,” then press OK.

Reset all the picture settings to the factory settings.

1

Reset

Press OK to select “Noise Reduction”.2Press m/M to select “Auto”, then press OK.

Reduces the picture noise (snowy picture) in a weak broadcast signal.

1

Noise Reduction

Tip

This option cannot be used for an input signal from the Y, P

Enhances the contrast for dark scenes.

Press OK to select “Iris”.2Press m/M to select “High”, “Mid”, “Low” or “Off” then press OK.

1

Iris

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You can select the options listed below on the

Features menu. To select options, see “Navigating

through menus” (page 19).

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On

AV2 Output

TV Speakers

PC Adjustment

Features

Features menu

MENU

End:

OK

Select: Set: Back:

Sets a signal to be output through the socket labelled / 2 on the rear of the TV. If

you connect a VCR to the / 2 socket, you can then record from the equipment

connected to other sockets of the TV.

AV2 Output

Press OK to select “AV2 Output”.2Press m/M to select one of the following, then press OK.

• D-TV: Outputs a digital broadcast.

• A-TV: Outputs an analogue broadcast.

• AV1: Outputs signals from equipment connected to the / 1 socket.

• AV4: Outputs signals from equipment connected to the 4/ 4 socket.

• Auto: Outputs whatever is being viewed on the screen.

1

TV Speakers

Press OK to select “TV Speakers”.2Press m/M to select one of the following, then press OK.

1

Turns off the TV speakers e.g. to listen to the sound through external audio equipment

connected to the TV.

sound from external audio equipment.

• On: the sound is output from the TV speakers.

• One Time Off: the TV speakers are temporarily turned off allowing you to listen to the

Tip

the sound from external audio equipment.

The “TV speakers” option automatically returns to “On” when the TV set is switched off.

• Permanent Off: the TV speakers are permanently turned off allowing you to listen to

Tip

To turn on the TV speakers again, change to on.

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Press OK to select “Dual Sound”.

Selects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.

1

Dual Sound

or “Mono” for a mono channel, if available.

Press m/M to select one of the following, then press OK.

• Stereo/Mono: For a stereo broadcast.

• A/B/Mono: For a bilingual broadcast, select “A” for sound channel 1, “B” for sound channel 2,

Tip

If you select other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound” to “Stereo,” “A” or “B.”

2

Auto Volume

Press OK to select “Auto Volume”.

Press m/M to select “On,” then press OK.

Tip

Keeps a constant volume level even when volume level gaps occur (e.g., adverts tend to be

louder than programmes).

1

If you set “Sound Effect” to “Dolby Virtual”, “Auto Volume” will automatically be switched to

2

“Off”.

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Continued

You can select the options listed below on the Set Up

menu. To select options, see “Navigating through

menus” (page 19).

MENU

End:

Starts the “first time operation menu” to tune in all the available digital and analogue

channels. Usually you do not need to do this operation because the channels are already

OK

tuned when the TV was first installed ((page 13)). However, this option allows you to repeat

the process (e.g., to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new channels that

have been launched by broadcasters).

Press OK to select “Auto Start Up”.2Press OK to select “Yes.”

The auto-tune display appears on the screen.

1

Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Auto-tuning the TV” (13).

3

Press OK to select “Auto Tuning”.

Follow step 1 and 2 of “Auto-tuning the TV” (13).

When all available analogue channels have been tuned, the TV returns to normal

Tunes in all the available analogue channels.

Usually you do not need to do this operation because the channels are already tuned when

the TV was first installed (13). However, this option allows you to repeat the process (e.g.,

to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for a new channels that have been launched

by broadcasters).

1

operation.

2

Changes the order in which the analogue channels are stored on the TV.

then press OK.

Press OK to select “Programme Sorting”.2Press M/m to select the channel you want to move to a new position,

1

Press M/m to select the new position for your channel, then press OK.

3

Repeat the procedure in steps 2 and 3 to move other channels if required.

Auto Start Up

Auto Tuning

Programme Sorting

Programme Labels

AV Preset

Manual Programme Preset

Digital Set Up

Set Up

Set Up menu

Select: Set: Back:

Auto Start Up

Using the Menu

Auto Tuning (Analogue mode only)

Programme Sorting (Analogue mode only)

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Press OK to select “PC Adjustment”.2Press m/M to select one of the following, then press OK.

• Phase: Adjust the screen when a part of a displayed text or image is not clear.

• Pitch: Enlarges or shrinkes the screen size horizontally.

Customizes the TV screen as a PC monitor.

1

• H Center: Moves the screen to the left or to the right.

PC Adjustment

• V Center: Moves the screen up or down.

• Power saving: Turns to standby mode if no PC signal is received.

• Reset: Resets to the factory settings.

Tip

This option is only available if you are in PC Mode.

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Option Description

Programme Presets programme channels manually.

1 Press M/m to select “Programme”, then press OK.

2 Press M/m to select the programme number you want

Channel

Press M/m to search for the next available channel. When a

channel has been found, the search will stop. To continue

searching, press M/m.

to manually tune (if tuning a VCR, select channel 0),

then press <.

If you do not know the channel number (frequency)

3 Press M/m to select “Channel”, then press OK.

4 Tune the channels as follows:

If you know the channel number (frequency)

Using the Menu

Press the number buttons to enter the channel number of the

broadcast you want or your VCR channel number.

5 Press OK.

6 Press OK to select “Confirm”, then press OK.

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If you do not experience any sound distortion, we recommend

Repeat the procedure above to preset other channels manually.

selected channel. This name will be displayed briefly on the screen

Label Assigns a name of your choice, up to five letters or numbers, to the

1 Follow steps 3 to 5 of “Programme Labels” (page 30).

2 Press OK to select “Confirm”, then press OK.

when the channel is selected.

AFT Fine-tunes the selected programme number manually if you feel

to +15, then press OK.

1 Press M/m to adjust the fine tuning over a range of -15

that a slight tuning adjustment will improve the picture quality.

(Normally, fine tuning is performed automatically.)

2 Press “OK” twice.

To restore automatic fine tuning, select “On” in step 1.

Audio Filter Improves the sound for individual channels in the case of distortion

in mono broadcasts. Sometimes a non-standard broadcast signal

can cause sound distortion or intermittent sound muting when

that you leave this option set to the factory setting “Off”.

1 Press m/M to select “Low” or “High”, then press OK.

2 Press OK to select “Confirm”, then press OK.

Note

You cannot receive stereo or dual sound when “Low” or “High” is

watching mono programmes.

selected.

Press OK to select “Programme Labels”.2Press M/m to select the channel you want to name, then press OK.3Press M/m/</, to select the desired letter or number (“s” for a blank

Assigns a channel name of your choice up to five letters or numbers. The name will be

displayed briefly on the screen when the channel is selected. (Names for channels are usually

taken automatically from Analogue Text (if available).)

1

If you input a wrong character

Press M/m/</, to select %/5 and press OK repeatedly until the wrong character is

space), then press OK.

selected. Then, press M/m/</, to select the correct character and press OK.

Repeat the procedure in step 3 until the name is complete.5Press M/m/</, to select “End,” then press OK.

4

Programme Labels (Analogue mode only)

Press OK to select “AV Preset”.2Press M/m to select the desired input source, then press OK.

Do the following options.

1

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sockets. The name will be displayed briefly on the screen when the

equipment is selected.

Press OK. Then press M/m to select the desired option below, then

press OK.

Option Description

3

Label Assigns a name to any equipment connected to the side and rear

Press M/m to select one of the following, then press OK.

AV1 (or AV2/AV3/AV4/PC/HDMI) VIDEO/DVD/CABLE/

GAME/CAM/SAT: Uses one of these preset labels.

Edit: Creates your own label. Follow steps 3 through 5 of

Programme Labels (page 30).

to select “Sound Offset”, then press OK. Press M/m to

,

After selecting this option, press OK.

Sound Offset:

Sets an independent volume level to each equipment connected to

the TV.

Press

Skip:

Skips an input source that is not connected to any equipment when

you press M/m to select the input source.

select the desired volume level.

Press OK to select “Manual Programme Preset”.2Press M/m to select one of the following options, then press OK.

Before selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“Audio Filter”/“Skip”/“ATT”, press PROG +/- to select the

programme number with the channel. You cannot select a programme number that is set to

skip (page 32).

1

Manual Programme Preset (Analogue mode only)

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Option Description

Removes any unwanted digital channels stored on the TV, and

changes the order of the digital channels stored on the TV.

1 Press m/M to select the channel you want to remove

Programme

List Edit

or move to a new position.

If you know the channel number (frequency)

Press the number buttons to enter the three-digit programme

number of the broadcast you want.

To display the previous or next five channels

Press the red button (previous) or the green button (next).

follows:

2 Remove or change the order of the digital channels as

Using the Menu

To remove the digital channel

Press OK. A message that confirms whether the selected

digital channel is to be deleted appears. Press < to select

“Yes”, then press OK.

To change the order of the digital channels

Press ,, then press m/M to select the new position for the

channel and press OK. Repeat the procedure in step 2 to

move other channels if required.

3 Press <.

Tunes the digital channels manually.

Digital Manual

you want to manually tune, then press m/M to tune the

1 Press the number button to select the channel number

Tuning

channel.

2 When the available channels are found, press m/M to

Press the red button (previous) or the green button (next).

select the channel you want to store, then press OK.

To display the previous or next five channels

3 Press m/M to select the programme number where

you want to store the new channel, then press OK.

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Repeat the procedure above to tune other channels manually.

Press m/M to select “Off”, “Basic”, or “For Hard of Hearing”, then

press OK.

Subtitle Setting

Digital Set-up Displays digital subtitles on the screen.

When “For hard of hearing” is selected, some visual aids may also

be displayed with the subtitles (if TV channels broadcast such

information).

Selects which language subtitles are displayed in.

Subtitle

Press m/M to select the language, then press OK.

Language

Selects the language used for a programme. Some digital channels

Audio

may broadcast several audio languages for a programme.

Language

Press m/M to select the audio language, then press OK.

OK.

Increases the sound level (only for Hard of Hearing).

Press m/M to select “Basic” or “For Hard of Hearing”, then press

Audio Type

Option Description

select channels. (You can still select a skipped channel using the

number buttons.)

Skip Skips unused analogue channels when you press PROG +/- to

1 Press M/m to select “Yes”, then press OK.

To restore a skipped channel, select “No” in step 1.

1 Press m/M to select “On”, then press OK.

interference may be displayed.

2 Press OK to select “Confirm”, then press OK.

ATT Attenuates the RF signal. In case of a strong RF signal, some video

2 Press OK to select “Confirm”, then press OK.

Tip

This option cannot be used if “AV2 Output” is set to “D-TV” (page 26).

Digital Manual Tuning

Programme List Edit

Digital Tuning

Digital Auto Tuning

Press OK to select “Digital Set Up”.2Press m/M to select the desired icon below, then press OK.3Press m/M to select one of the following options, then press OK.

Displays the “Digital Set Up” menu. You can change/set the digital settings using this menu.

1

Digital Set Up

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OK

Select:Back: Enter:

Digital Tuning menu

Option Description

Usually you do not need to do this operation because the channels

Digital Auto

Digital Tuning Tunes in all the available digital channels.

are already tuned when the TV was first installed (page 13).

However, this option allows you to repeat the process (e.g., to

Tuning

When all available digital channels have been tuned, a message

1 Press OK to start digital auto-tuning.

retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new channels

that have been launched by broadcasters).

stating that the auto-tuning process is finished appears.

2 Press < .

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To connect Do this

Connect to the i socket to listen to

sound from the TV on headphones.

C

Headphones

Using Optional Equipment

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Continued

4 or the video socket 4,

4 at the same time. If you

4 and the S video socket

Connect to the S video socket

and the audio sockets 4. To

avoid picture noise, do not connect

the camcorder to the video socket

connect mono equipment, connect

5 and the audio socket 5.

to the L/G/S/I sockets 4, and

set “Dual Sound” to “A”

(page 24).

Connect to the PC Input socket

Using Optional Equipment

Connecting optional equipment

You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied.

Connecting to the side of the TV

code.

entered correctly.

If you have not previously set a PIN, a message appears to

1 Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN

Sets an age restriction for programmes. Any programme that

exceeds the age restriction can only be watched after a PIN Code is

inform you. Press OK, then follow the instruction of “PIN code”

below.

unrestricted watching), then press OK.

2 Press m/M to select the age restriction or “None” (for

3 Press <.

Sets a PIN code for the first time, or to change your PIN code.

1 Enter a PIN as follows:

If you have previously set a PIN

Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN.

If you have not set a PIN:

Press the number buttons to enter the factory setting PIN of

S VHS/Hi8/DVC

camcorder

9999.

2 Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code.

the new PIN again for confirmation.

3 When requested, press the number buttons to enter

A message appears to inform you that the new PIN has been

accepted.

4 Press <.

Tip

PIN code 9999 is always accepted.

Displays the Technical Set-up menu. Do the following options.

1 Press m/M to select the desired option, then press

Headphones

• Auto Service Update: Enables the TV to detect and store new

OK.

digital services as they become available.

A

To connect Do this

S VHS/Hi 8/DVC

camcorder

software updates, free through your existing aerial (when

issued). Sony recommends that this option is set to “On” at all

times. If you do not want your software to be updated, set this

option to “Off”.

• Software download: Enables the TV to automatically receive

• System Information: Displays the current software version and

the signal level. Instead of step 2, Press <.

2 Press m/M to select the “On”, then press OK.

This option will allow you to access a Pay Per View service once

B

Personal Computer

you obtain a Conditional Access Module (CAM) and a view card.

See page 36 for the location of the MODEM and (PCMCIA)

sockets.

Note:

It is recommended to use a PC cable with ferrites.

Option Description

Parental Lock

PIN Code

Technical

Set-up

CA Module

Set-up

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Continued

1. When you connect the

Connect to the scart socket /

To connect Do this

“PlayStation 2”,

DVD player or

decoder, the scrambled signal from

the TV tuner is output to the

decoder, then the unscrambled

decoder D

signal is output from the decoder.

Connect to the scart socket /

DVD recorder or

2. SmartLink is a direct link

VCR that supports

between the TV and a VCR/DVD

SmartLink E

recorder. For more information on

SmartLink, refer to the instruction

manual supplied with your VCR or

DVD recorder.

Connect to the component socket

DVD player with

3 and the audio sockets 3.

The component signal containing

576p signal format and audio

signal are input from the DVD

player.

component output

F

Digital satellite

6

/

R L

Connect only to the HDMI IN 6

socket. The digital video and audio

G

Digital satellite

receiver

receiver / DVD

signals are input from the digital

satellite receiver. If the digital

satellite receiver has a DVI socket

Remove the dummy card from the

CAM slot and insert the CAM.

Insert the viewing card into the

R L

CAM.

H

For encripted PPV

(Pay per View)

services.

CAM (Conditional

Access Module)

6

/

L/G/S/I

R/D/D/D

(VARIABLE)

For future use only.

you remove the CAM.

Notes:

• Switch off the TV before inserting the CAM.

• Keep always the dummy card into the CAM slot when

Modem connector

I

Connect to the audio output

sockets to listen to the sound

Hi-Fi audio

equipment J

from the TV on Hi-Fi audio

equipment. To turn off the sound

of the TV speakers, set “Speaker”

Hi-Fi

to “Off” (page 26).

and not an HDMI socket, connect

the DVI socket to the HDMI IN 6

socket, and connect the audio

socket to the audio sockets HDMI

IN 6. The digital video and

analogue audio signals are input

from the digital satellite receiver.

MODEM

5V 200 mA

Connecting to the rear of the TV

PlayStation 2

CAM eject button

(SmartLink)

/

R/D/

D/D

L/G/

S/I

B

/C

B

P

R

/C

R

P

Y

DVD player with

component

output

DVD

Decoder

VCR

DVD recorder / Hard

disc recorder

Decoder

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on the TV set flashes.

after the power has been turned off for 30 minutes.

Replacing the lamp

When the lamp becomes dark or the picture colour is not normal or the lamp indicator

Tips

• Only use the lamp XL-2400 for replacement. If you use another lamp, it may cause damage to the TV set.

• Do not remove the lamp except when replacing it.

• Before replacing the lamp, turn off the power and disconnect the power cord.

with a new lamp.

• Replace the lamp only after it becomes cool. The front glass of the lamp remains at least 100 °C (212 °F) even

• Do not place the old lamp in proximity to children or flammable material.

• Do not get the old lamp wet, or insert objects inside the lamp. It may cause the lamp to explode.

• Do not place the old lamp near easily flammable objects, as this may cause fire. Also, do not put your hand inside

12U

and m

F-E42A

D

K

1.8 m

F-E

D

K

the lamp compartment, as you may be burned.

• Attach the new lamp securely. If it is not securely attached, the picture may become dark.

:

ore

12U

50A

2.0 m

dirty, the picture quality may deteriorate or the lamp life may shorten.

• Do not touch or stain the front glass of the new lamp or the glass of the lamp compartment. If the glass become

:

ore

and m

• Attach the lamp cover firmly. If it is not firmly attached, the power will not turn on.

• When the lamp burns out, a noise is audible. This does not indicate damage to the TV set.

• Consult your nearest Sony service center to obtain a new lamp.

• Always remember to dispose of used lamps in an evironmentally friendly way.

°

65

°

65

lamp life.

• Do not shake the lamp. Vibration can damage the lamp or shorten its life.

Disconnect the power cord to continue changing the lamp.

If you start changing the lamp without disconnecting the power cord, the standby indicator

Turn off the power and disconnect the power cord.

Replace the lamp 30 minutes or more after the power is turned off to allow it to cool.

1

Take the new lamp out of the box.

2

3

• Avoid touching the front glass of a new lamp or the glass of the lamp receptacle. This may reduce picture quality or

Do not touch the glass portion of the new lamp.

Tips

Remove the outside lamp cover

4

ore

ore

and m

and m

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2.0 m

Remove the lamp door.

Turn the knob counterclockwise to OPEN and pull out the cover.

5

30°

30°

Additional Information

Optimum Viewing Area

For the best picture quality, try to position the TV set so that you can view the screen from within the areas shown below.

Horizontal viewing area

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the TV to fall, damaging the TV, the TV stand and the floor.

• Consult your Sony dealer for a Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp.

Put the outside lamp cover back in its place.

• Take great care when replacing the lamp or plugging in/unplugging the connecting cords. Rough handling may cause

Tips

9

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40

Pull out the lamp.

Hook a finger through the loop of the lamp handle and pull the handle upwards. Then pull the lamp straight out.

6

a plastic bag.

• The lamp is very hot immediately after use. Never touch the glass portion of the lamp or the surrounding parts.

• After the used lamp has cooled, place it into the empty box of the replacement lamp. Never put the used lamp into

Tips

Put the new lamp into its place.

Mount the new lamp securely. Failure to do so may cause a fire or the screen to go dark.

7

Tip

indicator flashes three times (see page 9).

• If the lamp is not securely reattached, the self-diagnostic function may be triggered and the POWER/STANDBY

Reattach the lamp door.

8

Turn the knob back to CLOSE and secure the cover.

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Optional Accessories

• TV stand SU-RG11S (KDF-E42A12U)

• TV stand SU-RG11M (KDF-E50A12U)

• Lamp: XL-2400

Terminals

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

audio/video input, RGB input, and TV audio/video

output.

21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including

• AV1: / 1

PC Input Specifications

PC Input Timing

Input signal frequency:

Horizontal: 31,4 - 48,4 KHz.

Vertical: 59 - 61 Hz.

Maximum Resolution: 1024 dots x -768 lines.

3 Audio input (phono jacks)

4 Video input (phono jack)

500 mVrms

:0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

:0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

B

audio/video input, RGB input, selectable audio/video

21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including

• AV2: / 2 (SMARTLINK)

R

output, and SmartLink interface

Y:1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync

P

P

• AV3: 3

Impedance: 47 kilo ohms

• AV4: 4S video input (4-pin mini DIN)

(dots x lines) frequency frequency

Preset mode timing table for PC

Nº Resolution Graphic mode Horizontal Vertical

(kHz) (Hz)

1 640 x 480 VESA 60 31.469 59.940

2 800 x 600 VESA 60 37.879 60.317

48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits.

4 Audio input (phono jacks)

PC Input (15 Dsub) (see page 36)

G: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green

B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green

R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green

HD: 1-5 Vp-p

VD: 1-5 Vp-p

• AV5: 5

Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and

PC audio input: minijack.

AUDIO:500 mVrms (100% modulation)

HDMI: Video: 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i

• Audio output (Left/Right) (phono jacks)

• AV6: 6

3 1024 x 768 VESA 60 48.363 60.004

This TV does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.

Impedance: 47 kilohms

• i Headphones jack

Sound Output

10 W +10 W (RMS)

Supplied Accessories

• Remote RM-ED002 (1)

If a signal other than in the above chart is input, it may not be displayed properly or may not be displayed as you set.

Using the Vertical frequency (Hz) of the personal computer at 60 is recommended.

• Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)

• Coaxial Cable (1)

220–240 V AC, 50 Hz

Additional Information

Specifications

KDF-E50A12U: 50 inches

Display Unit

Power Requirements:

Screen Size:

Approx. 825 x 1180 x 395 mm

KDF-E42A12U: 42 inches

1280 dots xlines

175 W

Display Resolution (horizontal x vertical):

0,8 W

Power Consumption:

Standby Power Consumption:

Approx. 720 x 1000 x 350 mm

KDF-E50A12U:

KDF-E42A12U:

Dimensions (w × h × d):

Weight:

Approx. 29.6 kg

Approx. 25.1 kg

KDF-E50A12U:

KDF-E42A12U:

Panel System

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel

TV SystemI.Colour System

PAL, SECAM

NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)

MPEG-2 MP@ML

Aerial

75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF

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Channel Coverage

I: UHF B21–B69

42

KDF-E42/50A12U

RM-ED002

Additional Information

45

Continued

jacks of 3.

R

/C

R

, P

B

jacks of 3 are firmly seated in their

/C

R

B

/C

R

, P

B

/C

B

settings (page 22).

• Select “Reset” in the “Picture Adjustment” menu to return to the factory

No colour on programmes

Problem Cause/Remedy

respective sockets.

• Check the connection of the Y, P

• Make sure that the Y, P

3

No colour or irregular colour

when viewing a signal from the

Y, PB/CB, PR/CR jacks of

Sound

Problem Cause/Remedy

• Press 2 +/– or % (Mute).

• Check that “TV Speakers” is set to “on” in the “Features” menu (page 26).

No sound, but good picture

• See the “Picture noise” causes/remedies on page 44.

Noisy sound

Channels

Problem Cause/Remedy

analogue channel.

• Switch between digital and analogue mode and select the desired digital/

The desired channel cannot be

selected

service.

• Scrambled/Subscription only channel. Subscribe to the Pay Per View

Some channels are blank

equipment).

• Check that the aerial is plugged directly into the TV (not through other

Digital channel is not displayed

your area.

• Contact a local installer to find out if digital transmissions are provided in

• Upgrade to a higher gain aerial.

• Channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).

• Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.

General

minutes, the TV automatically switches to standby mode.

• Check if the “Timer” is activated (page 28).

• If no signal is received or no operation is performed in the TV mode for 10

Problem Cause/Remedy

The TV turns off automatically

(the TV enters standby mode)

source (page 30).

• Check if the “Timer” is activated (page 28)

• Select “AV Preset” in the “Set Up” menu and cancel “Skip” of the input

The TV turns on automatically

Some input sources cannot be

selected

replace the internal lamp. For details refer to page 39 to 41.

• Replace the batteries.

• Turn the TV off. Turn the TV on again, if the lamp indicator is still lit then

of the TV set is lit.

The remote does not function

The lamp indicator on front

For example, the indicator flashes for two seconds, stops flashing for one second, and flashes for two seconds.

Troubleshooting

Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red.

When it is flashing

The self-diagnosis function is activated.

Sony service centre of how the indicator flashes (duration and interval).

1 Measure how long the 1 (standby) indicator flashes and stops flashing.

2 Press 1 on the TV (Front side) to switch it off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or

When it is not flashing

equipment and the TV.

• Connect the TV to the mains, and press 1 on the TV (front side).

• If the 1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press TV "/1.

no sound

the correct input symbol is displayed on the screen.

• Check that the optional equipment is on and press / repeatedly until

• Check the connection between the optional equipment and the TV.

No picture or no menu

information from equipment

connected to the scart

connector

• Check the aerial connection.

Picture

Problem Cause/Remedy

1 Check the items in the tables below.

2 If the problem still persists, have your TV serviced by qualified service personnel.

No picture (screen is dark) and

equipment connected to the scart connector on the rear of the TV.

• When installing optional equipment, leave some space between the optional

• When changing programmes or selecting digital/analogue Text, turn off any

• Check aerial/cable connections.

Distorted picture

Double images or ghosting

• Check the aerial location and direction.

• Check if the aerial is broken or bent.

• Check if the aerial has reached the end of its serviceable life (three to five

Only snow and noise appear

on the screen

years in normal use, one to two years at the seaside).

or hair-dryers.

• Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as cars, motorcycles,

Picture (dotted lines or stripes)

noise

(Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture reception (page 31).

• Make sure that the aerial is connected using the supplied coaxial cable.

• Keep the aerial cable away from other connecting cables.

• Do not use a 300-ohm twin lead cable as interference may occur.

noise in the picture (page 22).

• Select “Manual Programme Preset” in the “Set Up” menu and adjust “AFT”

• Select “Noise Reduction” in the “Picture Adjustment” menu to reduce the

• Video head interference. Keep your VCR away from the TV.

• Leave a space of 30 cm between your VCR and the TV to avoid noise.

Picture noise when viewing a

TV channel

Stripe noise during playback/

recording of a VCR

• Avoid installing your VCR in front of the TV or beside the TV.

• The picture of a display unit is composed of pixels. Tiny black points and/or

Some tiny black points and/or

bright points (pixels) on the screen do not indicate a malfunction.

bright points on the screen

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SECTION 3 DISASSEMBLY

3-2. PILLAR REMOVAL3-1. REAR COVER REMOVAL

KDF-E42/50A12U

RM-ED002

3-4. MAIN BRACKET REMOVAL3-3. MAIN BRACKET COVER REMOVAL

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3-5. SERVICE POSITION

KDF-E42/50A12U

RM-ED002

3-6. N, JB, AG BOARDS

4

3-7. POWER BLOCK REMOVAL 3-8. OPTICAL UNIT

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3-9. C BOARD REMOVAL

KDF-E42/50A12U

RM-ED002

3-10. SCREEN, MIRROR BLOCK ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

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3-11. MIRROR COVER BLOCK ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

KDF-E42/50A12U

RM-ED002

3-12. CONTRAST SCREEN, DIFFUSION PLATE REMOVAL

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3-13. MIRROR REMOVAL

KDF-E42/50A12U

RM-ED002

3-14. H3 REMOVAL

3-15. SPEAKER REMOVAL

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SECTION 4 SET-UP ADJUSTMENTS

4-1. Signal Adjustment

Service adjustments to this model can be performed using the
supplied remote Commander RM-ED002.

How to enter into the Service Mode

1. Turn on the power to the TV set and enter into the stand-by
mode.

2. Press the following sequence of buttons on the Remote
Commander.

KF-E42/50A12U

RM-ED002

4-1-3.

SECAM auto adjustment (CVBS)

1. Select AV1 and input SECAM signal. (SECAM CVBS: CB 75%Y/

75%C from signal generator).

2. Set the TV in Service Mode (See above) and send “TT53”

command.

Note :

• While Auto adjustment is in process the RED LED is ON, till it

finishes.

i+

(ON SCREEN (DIGIT 5) (VOLUME +) (TV)
DISPLAY)

5

+

‘TT—’ will appear in the upper right corner of the screen.
Other status information will also be displayed.

3. Press ‘MENU’ on the remote commander to obtain the following
menu on the screen.

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redoceDamorhC

sevirDDCL

ammaGlatigiD

uneMpmaL

dnuoS

tsujdAFI

hctiwSVA

unemrorrE

23:31:emiTgnikroW

)ecnalaBetihW(uneMecivreS

552vMVNB21.0vB4EL

11111111:atadyrotcaF

4. Move to the corresponding adjustment item using the
up or down arrow buttons on the Remote Commander.

5. Press the right arrow button to enter into the required menu item.

6. Press the ‘Menu’ button on the Remote Commander to quit the
Service Mode when all adjustments have been completed.

4-2. White Balance Adjustment

4-2-1. White Balance adjustment (H/L)

1. Select AV0.

2. Change the TV to Custom Mode and set the following registers by

sending “TT54”.

ENOTROLOCLARTUEN

TESFFO_CIP_U042

TESFFO_TRB_U252

TESFFO_ROLOC_U821

HME_ROLOC0

TSARTNOCXAM

SSENTHGIRB05

ROLOC0

EUH0

SSENPRAHS0

THGILKCABXAM

RNOTUAFFO

ELBATTS_KCALB0

ROSNESTHGILFFO

GNIVASREWOPDRADNATS

Note :

• After carrying out the service adjustments, to prevent the
customer accessing the ‘Service Menu’ switch the TV set OFF

and then ON.

4-1-1.

PAL auto adjustment (CVBS)

1. Select AV1 and input PAL signal. (PAL CVBS: CB 75%Y/75%C

from signal generator).

2. Set the TV in Service Mode (See above) and send “TT51”

command.

PAL auto adjustment (RGB)

4-1-2.

1. Select AV1 and input RGB signal. (PAL RGB: CB 100%Y/100%C

from signal generator).

2. Set the TV in Service Mode (See above) and send “TT52”

command.

3. Input PAL CVBS 60 IRE Full Field Signal to AV1.

4. Adjust Highlight registers:

NORMAL_PAL_RD (R Drive)

NORMAL_PAL_BD (B Drive)

High light adjustment value (9300K-0MPCD)

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4-2-2. White Balance adjustment (C/O)

KF-E42/50A12U

RM-ED002

4-2-3. SECAM White Balance adjustment (H/L)

1. Select AV0.

2. Change the TV to Custom Mode and set the following registers by

sending “TT54”.

ENOTROLOCLARTUEN

TESFFO_CIP_U042

TESFFO_TRB_U252

TESFFO_ROLOC_U821

HME_ROLOC0

TSARTNOCXAM

SSENTHGIRB05

ROLOC0

EUH0

SSENPRAHS0

THGILKCABXAM

RNOTUAFFO

ELBATTS_KCALB0

ROSNESTHGILFFO

GNIVASREWOPDRADNATS

1. Select AV0.

2. Change the TV to Custom Mode and set the following registers by

sending “TT54”.

ENOTROLOCLARTUEN

TESFFO_CIP_U042

TESFFO_TRB_U252

TESFFO_ROLOC_U821

HME_ROLOC0

TSARTNOCXAM

SSENTHGIRB05

ROLOC0

EUH0

SSENPRAHS0

THGILKCABXAM

RNOTUAFFO

ELBATTS_KCALB0

ROSNESTHGILFFO

GNIVASREWOPDRADNATS

3. Input PAL CVBS 20 IRE Full Field Signal to AV1.

4. Adjust CutOff registers:

NORMAL_PAL_RC (R cutoff)

NORMAL_PAL_BC (B cutoff)

Low light ( Cut Off) adjustment value (9300K-0MPCD)

3. Input SECAM CVBS 60 IRE Full Field Signal to AV1.

4. Adjust Drive registers:

SECAM_OFFSET_RD (R Drive)

SECAM_OFFSET_BD (B Drive)

High light adjustment value (9300K-0MPCD)

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KF-E42/50A12U

00

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10

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20

muminimerutciP

30

%53otemuloVteS

40

%05otemuloVteS

50

%56otemuloVteS

60

%08otemuloVteS

70

edomgniegA

80

noitidnoCgnippihS

61

%05levelerutciP

91

)ffo/no(elggotedoMyrotcaF

42

noitanitseDU

52

noitanitseDPEA

72

)FFO/NO(elggotedomABC

13

)FFO/NO(elggotedomSCE

23

teserpslennahcNCBteS

33

)FFO/NO(elggotEDOMLIF

43

teserpslennahcYNIteS

14

MVNesilaitini-eR

34

AdnuoSlauDtceleS

44

BdnuoSlauDtceleS

54

onoMdnuoSlauDtceleS

64

oeretSdnuoSlauDtceleS

84

nigriv-nonsaMVNteS

94

nigrivsaMVNteS

15

tnemtsujdaotuALAP

25

tnemtsujdaotuABGR

35

tnemtsujdaotuAMACES

45

snoitidnoctinIBW

55

elggotgodhctaW

65

snoitaunettalennahcllateseR

26

galfedomlatigiDelggoT

36

)CIRFA(dnabesabmorfMA

46

sgnittes"04tes

76

elbasid/elbanenoitcnufetuMreirraCotuAPSM

17

sgnittes"91teS

27

sgnittes"32teS

37

sgnittes"62teS

47

sgnittes"23teS

57

noitisopretnecotecnalaB

67

mumixamemuloV

77

muminimemuloV

87

tfelllufecnalaB

97

thgirllufecnalaB

18

yalpsidREBlatigiD

28

unemecivreSlatigiD

38

CNEDmorftuptuorabruoloclatigiD

48

hguorhthtapICST

58

nwodrewoprenutlatigiD

68

sknabWSlatigidowtneewtebhctiwS

78

tsetsyeklacoL

88

snoitidnocgnippihslatigiD

98

tsetDEL

39

dnuoslatigiDrofdesuoiduaeugolana/S2I

69

elbasiD/elbanE:tupuogubeDlatigiD

79

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89

elbasiD/elbanEnoitcnufteseRotuAlatigiD

99

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RM-ED002

4-2-4. SECAM White Balance adjustment (C/O)

1. Select AV0.

2. Change the TV to Custom Mode and set the following registers by

sending “TT54”.

ENOTROLOCLARTUEN

TESFFO_CIP_U042

TESFFO_TRB_U252

3. Input SECAM CVBS 20 IRE Full Field Signal to AV1.

4. Adjust CutOff registers:

SECAM_OFFSET_RC (R cutoff)

SECAM_OFFSET_BC (B cutoff)

Low light (Cut Off) adjustment value (9300K-0MPCD)

TESFFO_ROLOC_U821

HME_ROLOC0

TSARTNOCXAM

SSENTHGIRB05

ROLOC0

EUH0

SSENPRAHS0

THGILKCABXAM

RNOTUAFFO

ELBATTS_KCALB0

ROSNESTHGILFFO

GNIVASREWOPDRADNATS

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4-3. TEST TEST MODE

Test Test Mode is available in Service Mode, OSD ‘TT’ appears. The
functions described below are available by selecting the two numbers.
To release ‘Test Test mode’, press 00 or switch the TV set into
Stand-by mode.

5-1. BLOCK DIAGRAMS (1)

TO LAMP DRIVER

TO TUNER

B_INTERFACE
N_INTERFACE

DIG_TUNER

CN3001

CN3000

CN1616

CN1603

CN1601

CN1612

CN2303

(Digital Only)

CN5201

1

2

4

5

1

3

5

7

8

9

1

3

1

3

1

2

1

2

3

5

7

8

2

5

6

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

17

18

25

26

28

30

32

FAN B PW

FAN B PROT

FAN LAMP POW

FAN LAMP PROT

LAMP COV

LAMP CONV

FAN O.V. POW

FAN O.V. PROT

FAN LAMP POW

FAN LAMP PROT

AC

AC

BIMETAL

BIMETAL

AC

AC

FH1601

E

D-IF1

D-IF2

IF AGC

TSDA

TSCL

AM

SCL

SDA

AC ON/OFF

A.

MUTE

ATT

MAIN_SW

AGCDEF

12CD15

LMP_COV

FAN_PROT

FAN_CTL

CVBSARF

SP_PROT

POFFMUTE

LEFT

RIGHT

QSS

IC6210

O

D3001

D1602

D1631

4

3

T1605

D6207
D6208
D6209

Q6201
Q6202

1

2

O

Q1603
Q1604
Q1605

MAIN POWER SUPPLY, TUNER, AUDIO AMPLIFIER

D6306

1

2

4

6

8

VSENSE

F/
B

RT

TIMER

VC1

5

5

4

IC1601

(

Q1606
Q1607

18

VD

VG(H)

P-GND

Q6203

Q6203

16

VS

15

14

VB

11

10

VC2

+17V

+11V

D1607

D1609
D1632

BYPASS

TU1200

6

5

Real time clock

(Digital Only)

AG

IC6205

TU1230

SDA

SCL

IF AGC

IF DIGITAL

IF DIGITAL

TU1231

(Digital Only)

SDA

SCL

IF AGC

IF DIGITAL

IF DIGITAL

IC6201

AC ON/OFF

D6304

T6300

1

4

STBY

7V

7

8

9

D6302

Q6302
Q6305

+ 5V

IC4200

)

+5VD

3

8

2

1

IC1602

Q2000
Q2500
Q2501

1

R

3

K

11V voltage sensor

11VD1620

D1613
D1616
D1617

CN1602

1

+ DC

3

- DC

+33VAD1601

CN2003

1

L

TO H3 BOARD

3

R

CN4305

CN5209

2

SCL

3

SDA

TO TUNER

4

CS

5

NC

IC2500

AUDIO AMP

R+IN

11

R-IN10

L-IN8

L+IN7

M

5

PH1601

4

3

D1618
D1619

T1603

1

2

3

4

D1620

STBY

10

11

12

13

17

9

18

8

+5V

AV GND

D1608
D1612
D1635
D1636

D1624

17VD1621

+AV

-AV

Q2502
Q2503
Q2504

1

2

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AGC

CLOCK

DATA

DATA

TU1001

IF OUT

D1004
D1006

SF1001

9

10

Q1002

1

Q1003

7

6

IC1001
IF on board

VI

1

F
VI

2

F

FM

8

10

VIDEO 17

AF

SDA

TU AGC 14

SCL11

QSS12

Q1004
Q1008
Q1009

Q1007