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SERVICE / TRAINING MANUAL
LCD Digital Color TV
AZ2-F
Chassis
Segment: 3a-2
9-888-449-04
Version Date
Subject
1.0
3/17/2011
Original Manual Release Date.
2.0
4/27/2011
Updated Triage documents. Replaced page 38 and Appendix D.
3.0
8/31/2011
Reissue entire manual.
4.0
1/24/2012
Reissue entire manual.
ORIGINAL MANUAL ISSUE DATE: 3/2011
HISTORY INFORMATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MANUAL:
SERVICE / TRAINING MANUAL
LCD Digital Color TV
AZ2-F
Chassis
Segment: 3a-2
9-888-449-04
Self Diagnosis
Supported model
KDL-40EX729
MODEL LIST
MODEL
COMMANDER
DESTINATION
MODEL
COMMANDER
DESTINATION
KDL-32EX729
RM-YD061 US
KDL-40EX729
RM-YD061 US
KDL-46EX729
RM-YD061 US
9-888-449-04
KDL-32EX729/40EX729/46EX729 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
See It All in 3D ............................................................................. 9
MotionFlow™ XR 240 ................................................................. 9
Navigation Made Easy ................................................................ 9
LightSensor™ Technology .......................................................... 9
X-Reality™ Engine ...................................................................... 9
Presence Sensor ....................................................................... 10
USB Photos, Videos & Music .................................................... 10
Edge LED Backlighting .............................................................. 10
BRAVIA® Sync™ Compatible ................................................... 10
Internet Streaming & Connectivity ............................................. 10
Faster Start-Up .......................................................................... 10
MotionFlow™ XR 240 ................................................................. 9
Navigation Made Easy ................................................................ 9
LightSensor™ Technology .......................................................... 9
X-Reality™ Engine ...................................................................... 9
Presence Sensor ....................................................................... 10
USB Photos, Videos & Music .................................................... 10
Edge LED Backlighting .............................................................. 10
BRAVIA® Sync™ Compatible ................................................... 10
Internet Streaming & Connectivity ............................................. 10
Faster Start-Up .......................................................................... 10
Specifications ........................................................................... 11
Section 2 - Software Requirements.........................................14
Overview ..................................................................................14
Software Updates for Customers .............................................14
Software Updates for Servicers ...............................................15
Software Updates for Customers .............................................14
Software Updates for Servicers ...............................................15
Software Update Responsibility ................................................ 16
Checking the Software Version ................................................. 16
Examples of Software Correctable Symptoms .......................... 16
Checking the Software Version ................................................. 16
Examples of Software Correctable Symptoms .......................... 16
Section 3 - Chassis Overview ..................................................17
Overview ..................................................................................17
Overall Circuit Description ........................................................20
Main Board ...............................................................................20
Overall Circuit Description ........................................................20
Main Board ...............................................................................20
Tuner ......................................................................................... 20
X-Reality Processor ................................................................... 20
Audio Amplifier .......................................................................... 20
Temperature Sensor .................................................................. 20
X-Reality Processor ................................................................... 20
Audio Amplifier .......................................................................... 20
Temperature Sensor .................................................................. 20
Power Supply Board ................................................................21
Power Supply for Backlight System .......................................... 21
3D IR Emitter Board .................................................................21
Switch Unit ...............................................................................21
Motion Sensor Board ...............................................................21
IR Board ...................................................................................21
LCD Panel Assembly ...............................................................22
Switch Unit ...............................................................................21
Motion Sensor Board ...............................................................21
IR Board ...................................................................................21
LCD Panel Assembly ...............................................................22
TCON Board .............................................................................. 22
LED Driver (LD Board) .............................................................. 22
LED Driver (LD Board) .............................................................. 22