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SERVICE MANUAL
LCD Digital Color TV
AZ2-F
Chassis
Segment: P-1
9-888-394-03
Version Date
Subject
1.0
2/2/2011
Original Manual Release Date.
2.0
6/22/2011
Updated TOC.
Added VCOM Adjustments to Section 7 - Service Adjustments. Replaced and/or added pages 53-58.
3.0
12/21/2011
Reissue entire manual.
ORIGINAL MANUAL ISSUE DATE: 1/2011
HISTORY INFORMATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MANUAL:
SERVICE MANUAL
LCD Digital Color TV
AZ2-F
Chassis
Segment: P-1
9-888-394-03
Self Diagnosis
Supported model
KDL-32EX427
MODEL LIST
MODEL
COMMANDER
DESTINATION
MODEL
COMMANDER
DESTINATION
KDL-32EX427 RM-YD064
COLUMBIA
KDL-32EX527 RM-YD064
COLUMBIA
KDL-40EX527 RM-YD064
COLUMBIA
KDL-46EX527
RM-YD064
COLUMBIA
9-888-394-03
KDL-32EX427/32EX527/40EX527/46EX527 i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 - Safety and Features.................................................1
Warnings and Cautions ..............................................................1
Handling the LVDS FFC Connector ...........................................3
Handling the LVDS FFC Connector ...........................................3
Disconnecting the LVDS FFC Connector ................................... 3
Connecting the LVDS FFC Connector ........................................ 4
Connecting the LVDS FFC Connector ........................................ 4
Safety-Related Warnings ...........................................................5
Safety Check-Out .......................................................................6
Self Diagnosis Function .............................................................8
Overview ....................................................................................9
Features .....................................................................................9
Safety Check-Out .......................................................................6
Self Diagnosis Function .............................................................8
Overview ....................................................................................9
Features .....................................................................................9
Full HD 1080p Resolution ........................................................... 9
Internet Streaming & Connectivity .............................................. 9
Faster Start-Up ........................................................................... 9
BRAVIA® Sync™ Compatible .................................................... 9
X-Reality™ Engine ................................................................... 10
Navigation Made Easy .............................................................. 10
LightSensor™ Technology ........................................................ 10
Presence Sensor ...................................................................... 10
USB Photos, Videos & Music ................................................... 10
Internet Streaming & Connectivity .............................................. 9
Faster Start-Up ........................................................................... 9
BRAVIA® Sync™ Compatible .................................................... 9
X-Reality™ Engine ................................................................... 10
Navigation Made Easy .............................................................. 10
LightSensor™ Technology ........................................................ 10
Presence Sensor ...................................................................... 10
USB Photos, Videos & Music ................................................... 10
Specifications ........................................................................... 11
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
Examples of Software Correctable Symptoms ......................... 14
Section 3 - Chassis Overview ..................................................15
Overview ..................................................................................15
Overall Circuit Descriptions ...................................................... 17
Main Board ...............................................................................17
Tuner ...................................................................................... 17
X-Reality Processor .................................................................. 17
Audio Amplifier .......................................................................... 17
Temperature Sensor ................................................................. 17
X-Reality Processor .................................................................. 17
Audio Amplifier .......................................................................... 17
Temperature Sensor ................................................................. 17
Power Supply Board ................................................................18
Motion Sensor Board ...............................................................18
IR Board ...................................................................................18
Switch Unit Board ....................................................................18
LCD Panel Assembly ...............................................................18
Motion Sensor Board ...............................................................18
IR Board ...................................................................................18
Switch Unit Board ....................................................................18
LCD Panel Assembly ...............................................................18
TCON Board ............................................................................. 18
Diagrams ..................................................................................19
Block Diagrams ......................................................................... 19
Connector Diagrams ................................................................. 21
Connector Diagrams ................................................................. 21
Section 4 - Troubleshooting .....................................................23
Overview ..................................................................................23
Updating the software ............................................................... 23
Triage Chart .............................................................................24
Protection Shutdown ................................................................25
Protection Shutdown ................................................................25
Standby LED Flash Count ........................................................ 25