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XBR-46HX909/52HX909
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2-2. Adjustments After Replacing the BAL Board or LCD Panel ..........................................................................................22
2-2-1. Updating the Software ............................................................................................................................................................... 22
2-2-2. Verifying the Model .................................................................................................................................................................... 22
2-2-3. Verifying the Destination ............................................................................................................................................................ 23
2-2-4. Resetting the Data Value in the Panel Engine Micro ................................................................................................................. 24
2-2-5. Verifying the Emitter Output Level ............................................................................................................................................. 27
2-2-6. Verifying the Model and Panel Information ................................................................................................................................ 27
2-2-2. Verifying the Model .................................................................................................................................................................... 22
2-2-3. Verifying the Destination ............................................................................................................................................................ 23
2-2-4. Resetting the Data Value in the Panel Engine Micro ................................................................................................................. 24
2-2-5. Verifying the Emitter Output Level ............................................................................................................................................. 27
2-2-6. Verifying the Model and Panel Information ................................................................................................................................ 27
2-3. White Balance Adjustments ...........................................................................................................................................28
2-4. Resetting the TV to Factory Condition ...........................................................................................................................29
2-4. Resetting the TV to Factory Condition ...........................................................................................................................29
2-4-1. Resetting the TV to Factory Condition Using Service Mode ...................................................................................................... 29
SEC 3. Diagrams ...........................................................................................................................................................................30
3-1. Circuit Boards Location .................................................................................................................................................30
3-2. Block Diagram ...............................................................................................................................................................31
3-3. Frame Diagram ..............................................................................................................................................................32
3-2. Block Diagram ...............................................................................................................................................................31
3-3. Frame Diagram ..............................................................................................................................................................32
XBR-46HX909/52HX909
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SPECIFICATIONS
*1 For LAN connections, use a Category 7 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX cable (not supplied).
System
Television system
NTSC: American TV standard
ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB
QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality)
ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB
QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality)
Channel coverage
Analog terrestrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69
Analog Cable: 1 - 135 / Digital Cable: 1 - 135
Analog Cable: 1 - 135 / Digital Cable: 1 - 135
Panel system
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel
Speaker output
10 W + 10 W
Input/Output jacks
CABLE/ANTENNA
75-ohm external terminal for RF inputs
VIDEO IN 1/2
VIDEO / AUDIO
COMPONENT IN 1/2
YP
B
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(Component Video) / Signal format: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p / AUDIO
HDMI IN 1/2/3/4
HDMI: Video: 480i, 480p, 720p, 720/24p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080/24p
HDMI:
Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits, Dolby Digital
AUDIO (HDMI IN 4)
AUDIO OUT
500 mVrms (typical)
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL)
(OPTICAL)
PCM/Dolby Digital optical signal
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PC/HDMI 4 AUDIO INPUT
PC/HDMI 4 AUDIO INPUT
Stereo mini jack
LAN
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connector (Connection speed may differ depending on the network environment.
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX communication rate and communication quality are not guaranteed for this TV.)*
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX communication rate and communication quality are not guaranteed for this TV.)*
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USB/DLNA
Refer to the i-Manual for supported format.
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REMOTE (HX909 series only)
REMOTE (HX909 series only)
RS232C, D-sub 9 pin.
This jack is for receiving the external control signal.
This jack is for receiving the external control signal.
Licensing Information
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC in the United States and other countries.
Fergason Patent Properties, LLC:
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
U.S. Patent No. 6,816,141
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
In the United States, TV Guide and TV Guide
On Screen are registered trademarks of TV
Guide Entertainment Group, Inc. and/or its
symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
In the United States, TV Guide and TV Guide
On Screen are registered trademarks of TV
Guide Entertainment Group, Inc. and/or its
subsidiaries or affiliates, and are used under a
license by Gemstar-TV Guide International,
Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. In Canada, TV
license by Gemstar-TV Guide International,
Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. In Canada, TV
Guide is a registered mark of
Transcontinental Inc., and is used under a
license by Gemstar-TV Guide International,
Transcontinental Inc., and is used under a
license by Gemstar-TV Guide International,
Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
The TV Guide On Screen system is
manufactured under license from Gemstar-
The TV Guide On Screen system is
manufactured under license from Gemstar-
TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its
subsidiaries.
The TV Guide On Screen system is protected
subsidiaries.
The TV Guide On Screen system is protected
by one or more of the following United States
patents 6,498,895; 6,850,693; 6,396,546;
5,940,073; 6,239,794 to Gemstar-TV Guide
patents 6,498,895; 6,850,693; 6,396,546;
5,940,073; 6,239,794 to Gemstar-TV Guide
International, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or
its related affiliates are not in any way liable
Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or
its related affiliates are not in any way liable
for the accuracy or availability of the program
schedule information or other data in the TV
Guide On Screen system and cannot
schedule information or other data in the TV
Guide On Screen system and cannot
guarantee service availability in your area. In
no event shall Gemstar-TV Guide
International, Inc. and/or its related affiliates
no event shall Gemstar-TV Guide
International, Inc. and/or its related affiliates
be liable for any damages in connection with
the accuracy or availability of the program
schedule information or other data in the TV
the accuracy or availability of the program
schedule information or other data in the TV
Guide On Screen system.
Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.
“BRAVIA” and
“BRAVIA” and
, S-Force,
Motionflow, BRAVIA Sync, and are
trademarks or registered marks of Sony
Corporation.
“XMB
trademarks or registered marks of Sony
Corporation.
“XMB
™
”and “xross media bar” are
trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc.
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark and
“PS3” is a trademark of Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc.
DLNA
Computer Entertainment Inc.
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark and
“PS3” is a trademark of Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc.
DLNA
®
, the DLNA Logo and DLNA
CERTIFIED
®
are trademarks, service marks,
or certification marks of the Digital Living
Network Alliance.
Your BRAVIA TV is
ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR
®
qualified
in the “Home” mode.
It meets strict energy
efficiency guidelines set by
It meets strict energy
efficiency guidelines set by
the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency and
Department of Energy. ENERGY STAR is a
Protection Agency and
Department of Energy. ENERGY STAR is a
joint program of these government agencies,
designed to promote energy efficient products
and practices.
Changes to certain features, settings, and
functionalities of this TV (i.e. TV Guide,
Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings)
designed to promote energy efficient products
and practices.
Changes to certain features, settings, and
functionalities of this TV (i.e. TV Guide,
Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings)
can increase or change the power
consumption.
Depending upon such changed settings, the
consumption.
Depending upon such changed settings, the
power consumption may exceed the limits
required for the ENERGY STAR
qualification in the “Home” mode.
required for the ENERGY STAR
qualification in the “Home” mode.
XBR-46HX909/52HX909
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SPECIFICATIONS
*2 Download Acquisition Mode (DAM) is used for software updates and/or collecting data for TV Guide On Screen.
• Optional accessories availability depends on its stock.
• Optional accessories availability depends on its stock.
• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Model name XBR-
52HX909
46HX909
Power and others
Power requirement
110 V - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (U.S.A./Canada 120 V AC, 60 Hz)
Power consumption
201 W
184 W
in use
in DAM*
in DAM*
2
14 W
(You may hear a clicking noise during the download but this is normal.)
in standby
Less than 0.12 W with 120 V AC and less than 0.2 W with 240 V AC
Screen size
(inches measured diagonally)
(inches measured diagonally)
52 inches
46 inches
Display resolution
1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical)
Speaker
Full range with speaker (mm)
Full range with speaker (mm)
box (2) (inches)
34 × 100
1
3
/
8
× 4
Dimensions with stand (mm)
(inches)
1,263 × 807 × 400
49
3
/
4
× 31
7
/
8
×
15
3
/
4
1,124 × 727 × 400
44
3
/
8
× 28
5
/
8
×
15
3
/
4
without stand (mm)
(inches)
1,263 × 775 × 67
49
3
/
4
× 30
5
/
8
×
2
3
/
4
1,124 × 695 × 67
44
3
/
8
× 27
3
/
8
×
2
3
/
4
wall-mount hole pattern (mm)
0
0
3
×
0
0
3
wall-mount screw size (mm)
M6
(length: refer to diagram to the Setup Guide (Operating Instructions))
Mass
with stand (kg)/(lb.)
42.9/94.5
36.2/79.8
without stand (kg)/(lb.)
36.9/81.3
30.2/66.6
Supplied accessories
See “Checking the accessories” .
Optional accessories
Connecting cables / Support Belt Kit / Wall-Mount Bracket / TV Stand / 3D Glasses (TDG-BR100/TDG-
BR50) / 3D Sync Transmitter (TMR-BR100)
BR50) / 3D Sync Transmitter (TMR-BR100)
Checking the accessories
AC power cord (1)
Remote control (1)*
1
Size AAA batteries (2)
Fixing screws for Table-Top Stand
(M5 × 16) (4)
*1 Please refer to the model name printed on the
remote control.
XBR-46HX909/52HX909
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CAUTION
These servicing instructions are for use by qualified 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 qualified to do so.
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
• Correct hand placement while carrying the TV is very important for safety and to avoid
damage.
• Disconnect all cables when carrying the TV.
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 identified by shading and ! mark on the exploded views are critical for safe operation.
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 specified in this manual to prevent electric shock, fire, or other hazard.
Circuit adjustments that are critical for safe operation are identified 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
NOTE: Do not modify the original design without obtaining written permission from the manufacturer or you will void the original parts and
labor guarantee.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
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