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HISTORY INFORMATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MANUAL: SERVICE MANUAL SERVICE MANUAL AZ1-BD Chassis ORIGINAL MANUAL ISSUE DATE: 3/2010 Version Date Subject 3/24/2010 No revisions or updates LCD Digital Color TV 9-888-304-01...
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Self Diagnosis Supported model SERVICE MANUAL SERVICE MANUAL AZ1-BD Chassis LCD Digital Color TV 9-888-304-01...
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MODEL LIST MODEL COMMANDER DESTINATION MODEL COMMANDER DESTINATION KDL-32EX40B RM-YD041 KDL-40EX40B RM-YD041 KDL-32EX40B RM-YD041 KDL-40EX40B RM-YD041 9-888-304-01...
1-4. BDP Unit, HI Board, G1HS/G3E (Power) Boards, BAL Board and LCD Panel Removal ..........16 1-5. Cleaning the LCD Panel ..............................17 1-6. Screw Legend................................17 1-7. Connectors ..................................18 1-7-1. KDL-32EX40B Only ................................... 18 1-7-2. KDL-40EX40B Only ................................... 18 1-8. Accessories and Packaging ............................19 1-9. Miscellaneous ................................19 1-10.
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2-3. Viewing the Blu-ray Service Mode Menu ........................25 2-4. White Balance Adjustments ............................26 2-5. Resetting the TV to Factory Condition ...........................27 2-5-1. Resetting the TV to Factory Condition Using Service Mode ...................... 27 SEC 3. Diagrams ...................................28 3-1. Circuit Boards Location ..............................28 3-2. Block Diagram ................................29 KDL-32EX40B/40EX40B...
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or “XrossMediaBar” is a trademark of Sony QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, Corporation. “XMB” is a trademark of Sony (Does not include CableCARD functionality) LLC. Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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• Optional accessories availability depends on its stock. the TV set or cause it to fall, etc. • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 8-12 mm Screw (supplied with the Wall-mount bracket) Mounting Hook Hook attachment on rear of TV KDL-32EX40B/40EX40B...
Components identifi ed 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 specifi...
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Les composants identifi es 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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BD player, trying to insert another disc may cause malfunction. • Sound may jump or picture distortion may occur if a lens is dirty with dust. For repair, contact Sony Customer Support KDL-32EX40B/40EX40B...
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-32EX40B/40EX40B...
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-32EX40B/40EX40B...
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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-32EX40B/40EX40B...
LED blinks Possible Location RGB_SEN RGB Sensor ACK Error BAL Board MAIN_POWER Main Power Over Voltage Protection G1HS (Power) Board (KDL-32EX40B Only) G3E (Power) Board (KDL-40EX40B Only) BAL Board DC_ALERT DC Alert AUD_PROT Audio Error Detection G1HS (Power) Board (KDL-32EX40B Only)
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SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTIONS STANDBY LED FLASH COUNT 2 times 5 times LED ON 0.3 sec. Ambient Sensor/ Picture Off / Power LED Standby LED LED OFF (IR) Infrared Receiver Timer LED LED OFF 0.3 sec. 3 sec. KDL-32EX40B/40EX40B...
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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-32EX40B/40EX40B...
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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-32EX40B/40EX40B...
(SCREWS TO ATTACH TABLE-TOP STAND TO LCD TV) (KDL-40EX40B ONLY) X-2546-540-1 COVER (M3) ASSEMBLY For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends Soft Cloth that you use the screws provided with the TV CAUTION: These screws cannot be used to secure the TV to...
(Check the Sony Electronics Service Information website for any additional service related issues for this model.) 10 from KDL-32EX40B Only 8 from KDL-40EX40B Only B Remove 2 screws from Rear Cover Bottom-Center (KDL-40EX40B Only) C Remove 2 screws from Rear Cover Top-Center...
See Appendix A: Encryption Key Components in the back of this manual. A Remove 1 screw from Speaker Bracket-R to remove from Bezel (Check the Sony Electronics Service Information website for any additional service related issues for this model.) B Remove 2 screws from Loudspeaker to remove from Speaker Bracket-R...
See Appendix A: Encryption Key Components in the back of this manual. AND LCD PANEL REMOVAL (Check the Sony Electronics Service Information website for any additional service related issues for this model.) A Press down on Panel Support and slide-out to remove from Bezel...
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.
See Appendix A: Encryption Key Components in the back of this manual. (Check the Sony Electronics Service Information website for any additional service related issues for this model.) 1-7-1. KDL-32EX40B ONLY 1-7-2. KDL-40EX40B ONLY...
JUMP press to increase the Data Value or OPTIONS to decrease the Data Value. Press MUTING then press to Write the changes. 8. To exit service mode, press HOME or turn the TV power off. CHASSIS CXD2813R H_DET_NOSIG_CNT 1 KDL-32EX40B/40EX40B...
Instructions for updating the software are included with the software PID04020000 package. After completing the software update, proceed to “Selecting WF:2.0.0.99 <BEM> WF:0B BM1.012W00LU the Model”. Camera FW BB1.000W00LU Camera FW BD1.011J46LUX ---.--------- 4. Press to move to the 002 MODEL (Next) category. KDL-32EX40B/40EX40B...
5. Using the table, press to increase the data value or 000 SEG 09: 2b-2 to decrease the data value, to match the model of the TV. Chassis Model Name AZ1-BD KDL-32EX40B 3a-BD AZ1-BD KDL-40EX40B 3a-BD Press to move to “001 DEST” sub Category.
A5973189 LTY(Z)320HM01 Panel Model ID 0C620000 Code WF:2.0.0.99 <BEM> Product ID WF:0B BM1.012W00LU Camera FW BB1.000W00LU Camera FW BD1.011J46LUX ---.--------- 4. Using the table, verify the Model ID and the Product ID match the information in the Service Menu. KDL-32EX40B/40EX40B...
SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS Code Model Name Model ID Product ID Panel ID Name DIGITAL SERVICE KDL-32EX40B A5973189 0C620000 LTY(Z)320HM01 3a-BD 007 BD KDL-32EX40B A5973189 0C620000 LTY(Z)320HM01 3a-BD 000 SERVICE - - - KDL-32EX40B A5973195 0C620000 T315HW04 V0 3a-BD KDL-32EX40B A5973195 0C620000...
Using the numbers buttons on the remote, enter the Data 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 KDL-32EX40B/40EX40B...
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-32EX40B/40EX40B...
MUXOUT _L/R SP OUT [TAS 5707] Audio RGB Sensor HP/LINEOUT _ L/R TVOUT _L/R [Inlay] LINE OUT SCL1/SDA 1 SPDIF OUT JTAG OneNAND DDR 2 1Gb x 2 Analog Video Analog Audio BAL Board UART Digital Video Digital Audio KDL-32EX40B/40EX40B...