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SECTION 5 - UPDATES AND ADJUSTMENTS
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 notified and receive the proper authorization
for reimbursement.
It is the servicer’s responsibility, however, to
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.
Contact Sony
Please contact Sony directly if you have questions on the use of your television
con:
Website Support:
United States Phone Contact:
Model Name:
Serial Number:
Software Version:
Canada Phone Contact
Other Countries Contact
www.sony.com/tvsupport
1 (800) 222-SONY (7669)
1 (877) 899-SONY (7669)
Consult the Warranty Card
Please have the following information available:
KDL-32EX357
v2.500
5001692
EXAMPLE OF SOFTWARE VERSION
LOCATED ON THE CONTACT SONY SCREEN
EXAMPLES OF SOFTWARE CORRECTABLE SYMPTOMS
Most symptoms that are correctable by software updates involve
communications issues with other devices or minor glitches in the operation
of a specific function. Below is a list of some of the symptoms that may be
corrected with a software update:
●
Fluctuations in picture brightness
●
Intermittent picture freezing or noise
●
Problems with certain inputs (especially HDMI)
●
Intermittent or distorted audio
●
Erratic remote control operation
●
Unit turns on and off by itself
●
Loss of color
●
Internet connectivity
●
Certain features not working correctly
(photo or video file viewing)
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OVERVIEW
As mentioned on
page 24
, the models in this manual utilize a generic
type Main Board, therefore certain service adjustments settings must be
changed or confirmed when either the Main Board, LCD Panel, or TCON
Board are replaced.
UPDATING THE SOFTWARE
After replacing the Main Board, LCD Panel, or TCON Board, you MUST
UPDATE the SOFTWARE to the latest version.
ACCESSING SERVICE ADJUSTMENT MODE
1. TV must be in Standby mode.
2. Press the following buttons on the
2. Press the following buttons on the
Remote Commander
within a second of each other:
DISPLAY
Channel
5
Volume
+
POWER
DISPLAY
POWER
SELECT BUTTON
VOLUME+
5
RM-YD081
NAVIGATION
BUTTONS
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3. The
Service Mode initial screen, will be displayed.
Sound Adjustment
>>
Wide Band Tuning
>>
Range Scan…
>>
Self diagnosis history
>>
Status Information…
>>
LVDS Spectrum(%0)
<[
25
]>
Panel Selection
<[
LTY320AN03
]>
SERIAL NUMBER EDIT
MODEL NAME EDIT
[</>]Set [Home] Exit
Service Mode
4. Do one of the following:
a. Proceed to
Completing Service Requirements when
Replacing the Main Board.
b. Proceed to
Completing Service Requirements when
Replacing the LCD Panel.
COMPLETING SERVICE REQUIREMENTS WHEN
REPLACING THE MAIN BOARD
The following must be performed after replacing the Main Board to ensure
that all of the features for the TV will be available.
;
View the Status Information
;
Select the Panel ID Code
;
Add the Serial Number
;
Add the Model Name
VIEWING THE STATUS INFORMATION
After replacing the Main Board you MUST UPDATE the SOFTWARE to the
latest version.
5. Verify the latest software is installed before proceeding to
the service adjustments.
6. Press until
Status Information is selected
Sound Adjust…
>>
Wide Band Tuning
>>
Range Scan…
>>
Self diagnosis history
>>
Status Information…
>>
LVDS Spectrum(%0)
<[
25
]>
Panel Selection
<[
LTY320AN03
]>
SERIAL NUMBER EDIT
MODEL NAME EDIT
[</>]Set [Home] Exit
Service Mode
7. Then press to view the
Status Information screen.
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8. The latest version is displayed as shown:
MAIN FW VER:
v0.015
MAIN NVM VER:
TD1.000
BOOT LOADER VER:
v1.000
PANEL
VER:
V0.00024
PQ
VER: v1.0000
AQ
VER: AQ0.0016
KP
VER: 1.5
ANT-SW:
Antenna
Phy.Ch.: 33
Status:
Unlock
INT
VER: 002125_3_001_889_84
S/N:
N/A
Freq.
(khz):
585250
Modulation:
NTSC
Offset
Freq:
N/A
9. Do one of the following:
a. If the latest software is installed, proceed to
Selecting
the Panel ID Code.
b. If the latest software is not installed, update the
software and then proceed to
Selecting the Panel ID
Code.
SELECTING THE PANEL ID CODE
CAUTION: You MUST SELECT THE CORRECT PANEL ID CODE for the
picture to display propertly.
Verify before proceeding to the next step:
;
Verified the Status Information
10. Press to select
Panel Selection
Sound Adjust…
>>
Wide Band Tuning
>>
Range Scan…
>>
Self diagnosis history
>>
Status Information…
>>
LVDS Spectrum(%0)
<[
25
]>
Panel Selection
<[
LTY320AN03
]>
SERIAL NUMBER EDIT
MODEL NAME EDIT
[</>]Set [Home] Exit
Service Mode
11. Using the table below, press the or to select the
correct panel code for the Panel ID.
Model Name
Panel Code
Panel Type
Panel ID
KDL-32EX357
KDL-32EX358
KDL-40EX457
KDL-40EX458
KDL-32EX358
KDL-40EX457
KDL-40EX458
15_LED_WXGA_CMI_22
KDL-22EX357
CMO
V216B1LE3
16_LED_WXGA_SLCD_32
SLCD
LTY320AN03
17_LED_FHD_SLCD_40
SLCD
LTY400HM10
CAUTION: If you do not select the correct Panel ID code,
the picture may not display.
12.
Verify the Panel ID is correct before proceeding to the next
step.
13. Proceed to
Adding the Serial Number.
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