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HISTORY INFORMATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MANUAL: SERVICE MANUAL AZ1-H Chassis ORIGINAL MANUAL ISSUE DATE: 1/2010 Version Date Subject 1/21/2010 No revisions or updates 3/10/2010 Added Safety-Related Warning regarding caution when handling the LCD Panel (Reissue entire manual) Added caution for handling Glass Assembly Added Service Adjustment information for Adjustments After Replacing the BUHS Board or LCD Panel 3/31/2010 Corrected caution for handling Glass Assembly (Replaced page 4)
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Self Diagnosis Supported model SERVICE MANUAL AZ1-H Chassis LCD Digital Color TV 9-888-269-05...
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MODEL LIST MODEL COMMANDER DESTINATION MODEL COMMANDER DESTINATION KDL-40NX700 RM-YD037 KDL-46NX700 RM-YD037 KDL-40NX700 RM-YD052 KDL-46NX700 RM-YD052 KDL-40NX700 RM-YD052 KDL-46NX700 RM-YD052 KDL-40NX700 RM-YD052 LATIN AMERICA KDL-46NX700 RM-YD052 LATIN AMERICA 9-888-269-05...
1-8. Accessories and Packing ..............................17 1-9. Miscellaneous ................................17 1-10. Remote Commander ..............................17 SEC 2. Service Adjustments ................................18 2-1. Accessing Service Adjustment Mode ..........................18 2-1-1. Viewing the Service Menus ................................ 19 2-1-2. Using the Remote Commander to View or Change Service Data ..................... 20 KDL-40NX700/46NX700...
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2-3. White Balance Adjustments ............................24 2-4. Resetting the TV to Factory Condition ...........................25 2-4-1. Resetting the TV to Factory Condition Using Service Mode ...................... 25 SEC 3. Diagrams ...................................26 3-1. Circuit Boards Location ..............................26 3-2. Block Diagram ................................27 3-3. Frame Diagram ................................28 KDL-40NX700/46NX700...
System Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc., “XrossMediaBar” is a trademark of Sony registered in the U.S. and other countries. Corporation. “XMB” is a trademark of Sony Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB...
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.
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Les composants identifies par une trame et par une marque ! sur les schemas de principe, les vues explosees et les listes de pieces sont 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.
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Using any of these harsh cleaners may result in permanent damage to the screen. Do Not spray water or detergent directly onto the TV screen . If liquid drips into the bottom of the screen it may cause a failure. KDL-40NX700/46NX700...
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. KDL-40NX700/46NX700...
Figure A. Using an AC voltmeter to check AC leakage. Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, “metallized” knobs, screws, and all other exposed metal parts for AC leakage. Check leakage as described below. KDL-40NX700/46NX700...
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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). KDL-40NX700/46NX700...
Diagnostic Item Description LED blinks Possible Location BUHS Board MAIN_POWER Main Power Over Voltage Protection GE3A (Power) Board (KDL-40NX700 Only) GE2B (Power) Board (KDL-46NX700 Only) BUHS Board GE3A (Power) Board (KDL-40NX700 Only) GE2B (Power) Board (KDL-46NX700 Only) AUD_PROT Audio Error Detection...
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SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTIONS STANDBY LED FLASH COUNT 2 times 5 times LED ON 0.3 sec. LED OFF LED OFF 0.3 sec. Ambient Sensor/ Picture Off / 3 sec. Power LED Standby LED (IR) Infrared Receiver Timer LED KDL-40NX700/46NX700...
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010 RESERVED -------------- -------------- -------------- 00 011 RESERVED 12345-00333-06789 12345-00333-06789 Panel operation time by hour (MAX:65535) Panel operation time by hour (MAX:65535) Boot count (MAX:65535) Boot count (MAX:65535) Total operation time by hour (MAX:65535) Total operation time by hour (MAX:65535) KDL-40NX700/46NX700...
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2. To clear the Panel operation time: Press the Channel Channel EXITING THE SELF CHECK DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN 1. To exit the Self Diagnostic screen, turn off the power to the TV by pressing the POWER button on the remote or the POWER button on the TV. KDL-40NX700/46NX700...
BASE (L1) ASSEMBLY (GM) 2-580-608-01 SCREW, +PSW M5X16 (SCREWS TO ATTACH TABLE-TOP STAND TO LCD TV) (KDL-46NX700 ONLY)) For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends X-2546-758-1 BASE (ML1) ASSEMBLY (GM) that you use the screws provided with the TV (KDL-40NX700 ONLY))
A Remove screws from Rear Cover. (Check the Sony Electronics Service Information website for any additional service related issues for this model.) 8 from (KDL-40NX700 ONLY). 10 from (KDL-46NX700 ONLY). B Remove 1 screw from Terminal position. C Remove 1 screw from Side Jack position.
See Appendix A: Encryption Key Components in the back of this manual. A Lift up right-side Speaker to remove from Bezel. (Check the Sony Electronics Service Information website for any additional service related issues for this model.) B Remove 1 screw from Bottom Frame to detach from Panel.
A Remove screws from Power Boards. numero specifie. See Appendix A: Encryption Key Components in the back of this manual. 4 from GE3A Board (KDL-40NX700 ONLY) (Check the Sony Electronics Service Information website for any additional service related issues for this model.) 5 from GE2B Board (KDL-46NX700 ONLY) B Disconnect 5 connectors from Power Boards.
CAUTION: When cleaning the TV, be sure to unplug the power cord to avoid any chance of electric shock. (Check the Sony Electronics Service Information website for any additional service related issues for this model.) Clean the cabinet of the TV with a dry soft cloth.
DM1.301J00AA SM1.010W00AA Item number Value M2.105C SB1.000W00AA DD1.016J00AA SD1.010W00AA Item Name (DM1. 3 01J00AA) RF01.05 Sample Chassis Service Menu WP00.521J00AA ID1C117081 ID1C117081 LTY320AB01 PID04020000 WF:2.0.0.99 <BEM> WF:0B BM1.012W00LU Camera FW BB1.000W00LU Camera FW BD1.011J46LUX ---.--------- Sample Digital Service Menu KDL-40NX700/46NX700...
Disconnect all cables (RF, External input, Ethernet, etc.) 8. To exit service mode, press HOME or turn the TV power off. from the TV Instructions for updating the software are included with the software package. After completing the software update, proceed to “Selecting the Model”. KDL-40NX700/46NX700...
NOTE: There are 3 Service Menus for this model, DIGITAL, Data Code CHASSIS, and SUB. If the DIGITAL Service Menu is Chassis Model Name Value Name not displayed, press JUMP or OPTIONS on the Remote AZ1-H KDL-40NX700 2a-3 Commander. AZ1-H KDL-46NX700 2a-3 DIGITAL S ERVICE DIGITAL SERVICE...
10. Exit Service Mode by pressing HOME or turn the TV power off. 11. Proceed to “Verifying the Model and Panel Information”. 8. Using the table, press to increase the data value or to decrease the data value, to select the destination of the KDL-40NX700/46NX700...
2-2-4. VERIFYING THE MODEL AND PANEL INFORMATION Code Model Name Model ID Product ID Panel ID Name After saving the changes to the service data, verify the information. KDL-40NX700 D6B7319B 0C2A0000 LK400D3LA4S 2a-3 1. TV must be in standby mode. (Power off). KDL-40NX700 D6B7319B...
Value for the White Balance setting (value must be between 1 and 255). 8. Press ENT to WRITE (save) the changes. 9. To exit White Balance Adjustment, press JUMP or OPTIONS 4. Press to enter White Balance Adjustment mode. KDL-40NX700/46NX700...
LED display as shown below: TIMER TIMER Standby Standby POWER POWER 8. Cycle AC Power (Unplug and Plug AC Cord from the AC Outlet). 9. The set restarts and displays the Initial Setup screen. This may take several minutes. KDL-40NX700/46NX700...