KDL-32BX320/32BX321/32BX420/32BX421/40BX420/40BX421/46BX420/46BX421 ii
SECTION 1 - SAFETY AND FEATURES
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS - ENGLISH
CAUTION
These servicing instructions are for use by qualied service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other
than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualied to do so.
CARRYING THE TV
• Disconnect all cables when carrying the TV.
•Carry the TV with the adequate number of people; larger size TVs require two or more people.
•Correct hand placement while carrying the TV is very important for safety and to avoid damage.
WARNING!!
An isolation transformer should be used during any service to avoid possible shock hazard, because of live chassis. The chassis of this receiver is
directly connected to the AC power line.
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SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
Components identied by shading and
Replace all components with Sony parts whose part numbers appear as shown in this manual or in supplements published by Sony. It is essential
that all critical parts be replaced only with the part number specied in this manual to prevent electric shock, re, or other hazard.
Circuit adjustments that are critical for safe operation are identied in this manual.
Follow these procedures whenever critical components are replaced or improper operation is suspected.
NOTE: Do not modify the original design without obtaining written permission from the manufacturer or you will void the original parts and labor
guarantee.
mark on the exploded views are critical for safe operation.
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CAUTION
WDo Not use paper towels, any type of abrasive pad, rags, rubber or vinyl materials to clean the screen. Using these materials could easily
scratch the screen which may result in permanent damage.
WDo Not use any cleaning product containing alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol, ammonia, benzene, thinner or insecticide. Using any of these harsh cleaners may result in permanent damage to the screen.
WDo Not spray water or detergent directly onto the TV screen . If liquid drips into the bottom of the screen it may cause a failure.
CLEANING THE LCD PANEL
CAUTION: When cleaning the TV, be sure to unplug the power cord to avoid any chance of electric shock.
Clean the cabinet of the TV with a dry soft cloth.
Wipe the LCD screen gently with a soft cloth.
R Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly moistened with a solution of mild soap and warm water.
R If using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow the instruction provided on the package.
R Never use strong solvents such as a thinner, alcohol or benzine for cleaning.
R Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation openings is recommended to ensure to proper ventilation.
When repairing the LCD panel, be sure you are grounded by using a wrist band.
When installing the LCD panel on a wall, the LCD panel must be secured using the 4 mounting holes on the rear cover.
1. Do not press on the panel or frame edge to avoid the risk of electric shock.
2. Do not scratch or press on the panel with any sharp objects.
3. Do not leave the module in high temperatures or in areas of high humidity for an extended period of time.
4. Do not expose the LCD panel to direct sunlight.
5. Avoid contact with water. It may cause a short circuit within the module.
6. Disconnect the AC power when replacing the backlight or inverter circuit.
(High voltage occurs at the inverter circuit at 650Vrms.)
7. Always clean the LCD panel with a soft cloth material.
8. Use care when handling the wires or connectors of the inverter circuit. Damaging the wires may cause a short.
9. Protect the panel from ESD to avoid damaging the electronic circuit (C-MOS).
10. During the repair, DO NOT leave the Power On for more than 1 hour while the TV is face down on a cloth.
•Transportez le téléviseur avec le nombre de personnes approprié ; un téléviseur de grande
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS - FRENCH
ATTENTION!!
Ces instructions de service sont à l’usage du personnel de service qualié seulement. Pour prévenir le risque de choc électrique, ne pas faire
l’entretien autre que celui contenu dans le Mode d’emploi à moins que vous soyez qualié faire ainsi.
POUR TRANSPORTER LE TÉLÉVISEUR
taille doit être transporté par au moins deux personnes.
• Lors du transport du téléviseur , l’emplacement des mains est très important pour votre
sécurité, ainsi que pour éviter de causer des dommages.
ALERTE!!
An d’eviter tout risque d’electrocution provenant d’un chássis sous tension, un transformateur d’isolement doit etre utilisé lors de tout dépannage.
Le chássis de ce récepteur est directement raccordé à l’alimentation du secteur.
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ATTENTION AUX COMPOSANTS RELATIFS A LA SECURITE!!
Les composants identies par une trame et par une marque
d’une importance critique pour la securite du fonctionnement. Ne les remplacer que par des composants Sony dont le numero de piece est
indique dans le present manuel ou dans des supplements publies par Sony. Les reglages de circuit dont l’importance est critique pour la securite
du fonctionnement sont identies dans le present manuel. Suivre ces procedures lors de chaque remplacement de composants critiques, ou
sur les schemas de principe, les vues explosees et les listes de pieces sont
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AVERTISSEMENT
WN’utilisez pas de serviettes en papier, tout type de tampons ou chiffons abrasifs, ou matériaux en caoutchouc ou en vinyle pour nettoyer
l’écran. Ces types de matériaux peuvent facilement rayer l’écran, entraînant ainsi un dommage permanent.
WN’utilisez pas de produit de nettoyage contenant un nettoyant alcalin/acide, poudre abrasive ou solvant volatil, comme de l’alcool ou de l’ammoniaque, du benzène, un diluant ou un insecticide. L’usage de ces types de nettoyants peut causer des dommages permanents à
l’écran.
WNe vaporisez pas d’eau ou de détergent directement sur l’écran du téléviseur. Si du liquide s’insère dans le bas de l’écran, cela peut causer une panne.
NETTOYER L’ÉCRAN ACL
AVERTISSEMENT : Au moment de nettoyer le téléviseur, assurez-vous de débrancher le cordon d’alimentation an d’éviter tout risque
de choc électrique.
Nettoyez le caisson du téléviseur avec un chiffon doux et sec.
Essuyez l’écran ACL doucement avec un chiffon doux.
R Les taches tenaces peuvent être enlevées avec un chiffon légèrement humecté d’une solution de savon doux et d’eau tiède.
R Si vous utilisez un chiffon chimique prétraité, suivez les directives gurant à l’emballage.
R N’utilisez jamais de solvants puissants comme un diluant, de l’alcool ou du benzène pour nettoyer.
R Nous recommandons de passer l’aspirateur de façon périodique sur les ouvertures de ventilation an d’assurer une ventilation appropriée.
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer:
1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder
splashes and bridges.
2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are “pinched” or touching high-wattage resistors.
3. Check that all control knobs, shields, covers, ground straps, and mounting hardware have been replaced. Be absolutely
certain that you have replaced all the insulators.
4. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out
to the customer and recommend their replacement.
5. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and
recommend their replacement.
6. Check the line cords for cracks and abrasion. Recommend the replacement of any such line cord to the customer.
7. Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, “metallized” knobs, screws, and all other exposed metal parts for AC leakage.
Check leakage as described below.
The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and from all exposed
metal parts to any exposed metal part having a return to chassis, must not exceed
0.5 mA(500 microamperes). Leakage current can be measured by any one of three
methods.
1. A commercial leakage tester, such as the Simpson 229 or RCA
WT-540A. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions to use these
instructions.
2. A battery-operated AC milliampmeter. The Data Precision 245 digital
multimeter is suitable for this job.
3. Measuring the voltage drop across a resistor by means of a VOM
or battery-operated AC voltmeter. The “limit” indication is 0.75 V, so
analog meters must have an accurate low voltage scale.
The Simpson’s 250 and Sanwa SH-63TRD are examples of
passive VOMs that are suitable. Nearly all battery-operated digital
multimeters that have a 2 VAC range are suitable (see Figure A).
Figure A. Using an AC voltmeter to check AC leakage.
HOW TO FIND A GOOD EARTH GROUND
A cold-water pipe is a guaranteed earth ground; the cover-plate retaining screw on
most AC outlet boxes is also at earth ground.
If the retaining screw is to be used as your earth ground, verify that it is at ground
by measuring the resistance between it and a cold-water pipe with an ohmmeter.
The reading should be zero ohms.
If a cold-water pipe is not accessible, connect a 60-to 100-watt trouble-light (not a
neon lamp) between the hot side of the receptacle and the retaining screw. Try both
slots, if necessary, to locate the hot side on the line; the lamp should light at normal
brilliance if the screw is at ground potential (see Figure B).
The TVs in this manual contain a self-diagnostic function. If an error occurs, the STANDBY LED will automatically begin to ash. The number of
times the LED ashes translates to a probable source of the problem. A denition of the STANDBY LED ash indicator is listed in the Operating
Instruction manual for the user’s reference.
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.
For complete information, refer to Section 4 - Troubleshooting on page 22.
The AZ2-UK chassis is one of several designs for the 2011 model line
of Sony Bravia® LCD televisions. This manual covers the following
models:
KDL32BX320
KDL32BX321
KDL32BX420
KDL32BX421
KDL40BX420
KDL40BX421
KDL46BX420
KDL46BX421
The chassis design revolves around the video processing circuits
located on the A board. The key difference between models is
determined by the size of the LCD panel and its manufacturing source.
This manual will describe the new circuit features and individually
describe the models based on these differences.
FEATURES
Several new features are introduced in this chassis model lineup
along with some carryovers from the previous year.
SCENE SELECT
Easily manage your settings for the best HDTV experience with Scene
Select. Choose from ve different packages each with precongured
picture and audio settings, including Sports, Photo, Game, Cinema
and Music.
USB INPUT
Share your photos on the big screen or listen to your favorite music.
Simply connect your digital camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or
USB storage device directly to your HDTV’s USB input.
LIGHTSENSOR™ TECHNOLOGY
Enjoy customized picture brightness and save energy without lifting
a nger. The built-in Light Sensor automatically adjusts the picture
brightness based on the amount of light in the room.
5 HD INPUTS
Get versatile HD connection options with ve HD inputs, including
two HDMI™ inputs, two HD component inputs provide added HDcapable connectivity in addition a PC input (HD-15 pin) lets you use
your HDTV as a computer monitor.
Conveniently operate and control other BRAVIA® Sync™ compatible
devices - including BRAVIA® HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc™ Players,
surround sound systems, Handycam® camcorders and Cyber-shot®
digital still cameras, all with one remote control.
KDL-32BX320/32BX321 MODELS ONLY
HD 720P RESOLUTION PANEL
Enjoy crisp, detailed and vibrant images in 720p picture quality while
watching movies, sports and primetime HD television broadcasts via
the 16:9 wide screen panel (1366 x 768).
ALL EXCEPT KDL-32BX320/32BX321 MODELS
FULL HD 1080P RESOLUTION
Experience amazing Full HD 1080p picture quality, the highest athome resolution. Take full advantage of HD sources like a Blu-ray
Disc™ Player or PlayStation®3 gaming console via the 16:9 wide
screen panel (1920 x 1080).
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Denition Multimedia Interface
are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC
in the United States and other countries.
Fergason Patent Properties, LLC:
U.S. Patent No. 5,717,422
U.S. Patent No. 6,816,141
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and
the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.
“BRAVIA” and , BRAVIA Sync, and are trademarks
or registered marks of Sony Corporation.
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark and “PS3” is a trademark of
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Your BRAVIA TV is ENERGY STAR
in the “Home” mode. It meets strict energy
eciency guidelines set by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency and
Department of Energy.
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of these
government agencies, designed to promote energy
ecient products and practices. Changes to certain features,
settings, and functionalities of this TV (i.e. Picture/Sound, Power
Savings) can increase or change the power consumption. Depending
upon such changed settings, the power consumption may exceed the
limits required for the ENERGY STAR qualication in the “Home”
mode.
There are 2 reasons for updating the software on the TVs.
• Software updates for customers
These updates are for enhancements or improvements that
have been made to the software after the TV was released.
These updates are accessed by the customer from the Sony
Support Site at http://esupport.sony.com.
• Software update for servicersThese updates are specically for servicers to use during a
service call and are only available on the Sony Authorized
Servicer Portal at http://www.sony.com/asp.
SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR CUSTOMERS
The subject of software updates is a very important. The televisions
of today have advanced to the point where they are not simply a
television anymore. They are evolving into devices that are designed
to integrate with numerous other devices found in the home. Some
examples are: Portable audio and video devices, still cameras, home
computer networks and accessing the internet to name a few.
Communications with these varying devices requires that the
television be compatible with varying communications protocols.
Although standards are detailed for each of these protocols, the real
world dictates that occasional errors may occur that could prevent
devices from operating or communicating properly.
Keeping the software in the television up-to-date is a procedure that
is normally handled by the owner of the television. Most customers
who own computers and other digital devices are familiar with and are
accustomed to updating the software in their products. If a customer
contacts the Sony Customer Support Center and it is deemed to
be correctable with a software update, the issue is handled at the
customer level.
Software updates can be performed by:
• Customer Manual Downloads: Software updates can be
accessed by the customer from the Sony Support Site at
http://esupport.sony.com where they can be downloaded
and placed on a USB thumb drive to be loaded onto the TV.
The instructions for downloading the software le vary from
chassis to chassis and sometimes from model to model. The
customer is provided with the instructions to properly format
the USB thumb drive, unzip the le, and the procedures for
The models in this manual utilize a “generic” type main board. In
the past, many different main boards needed to be stocked due to
differences in software requirements. The software loaded on the
board was specic to the model and its features along with the type
of LCD panel installed during production.
Replacement main boards are now stocked with basic software.
Once the replacement board is installed in the unit, the most current
software needs to be installed using a USB thumb drive containing
the necessary software downloaded.
This new method of supplying main boards signicantly reduces
the complexity of replacing LCD panels and main boards.
Information about the LCD panel is stored on the TCON circuits.
This information is automatically loaded onto the main board
when the TV is powered up. With the correct software version the
main board and/or the TCON or LCD panel can be replaced more
efciently. The software update and procedures for the software
installation are located on the Sony Authorized Servicer Portal at
http://www.sony.com/asp.
SOFTWARE UPDATE RESPONSIBILITY
Software updates are designed to be performed by the customer.
Warranty repairs in which the issue can be resolved by a software
update are not reimbursable. Most issues involving software
updates are handled by the customer service center and should not
be directed to an authorized service center. It is the responsibility
of the servicer to prevent service calls for issues that involve
software updates. Exceptions to this are certain cases whereby the
customer is unable or unwilling to perform the task. In this situation,
the servicer will be notied and receive the proper authorization for
reimbursement.
It is the servicer’s responsibility, however, to make certain that any
TV requiring a legitimate service is running the latest software
version and to install it if necessary.
CHECKING THE SOFTWARE VERSION
The easiest way to check the version of software that is currently on
the TV is to access the Contact Sony screen by using the customer
menu.
In addition to software installation, service adjustment information
may need to be modied or veried to complete the service of the
TV. Service adjustment information is covered in Section 7 - Service
Adjustments on page <?>.
FIGURE 2-1. SOFTWARE VERSION ON THE CONTACT SONY SCREEN
The primary circuits contained in this chassis consists of a main circuit board (designated as the A board), power supply board (G13 for the 32”,
G14 for the 40”, and G3 for the 46”), Timing Control (TCON), and the LCD panel assembly. The remaining boards contain switches and LED’s.
NOTE: For connector part number information, refer to Connectors on page 50. For Wire Dressing information, refer to Wire Dressing on page 54.
A
G13 (32” MODELS ONLY)
SWITCH UNIT
H
FIGURE 3-1. CIRCUIT BOARD LOCATION FOR KDL-32BX320/32BX321/32BX420/32BX421 ONLY