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HISTORY INFORMATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MANUAL: SERVICE MANUAL CHASSIS MODEL NAME REMOTE COMMANDER DESTINATION KDL-32FA500 RM-YD026 CHILE / PERU KDL-32FA500 RM-YD026 LATIN NORTH KDL-37FA500 RM-YD026 CHILE / PERU KDL-37FA500 RM-YD026 LATIN NORTH ORIGINAL MANUAL ISSUE DATE: 3/2009 :UPDATED ITEM REVISION DATE...
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Self Diagnosis Supported model SERVICE MANUAL CHASSIS MODEL NAME REMOTE COMMANDER DESTINATION KDL-32FA500 RM-YD026 CHILE / PERU KDL-32FA500 RM-YD026 LATIN NORTH KDL-37FA500 RM-YD026 CHILE / PERU KDL-37FA500 RM-YD026 LATIN NORTH KDL-32FA500 RM-YD026 LCD DIGITAL COLOR TELEVISION 9-883-814-04...
, BRAVIA Theatre Sync and DMPORT are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation. “PLAYSTATION” is a registered trademark and “PS3” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Design and specifi cations are subject to change without notice. KDL-32FA500/37FA500...
Components identifi ed by shading and ! mark on the schematic diagrams, exploded views, and in the parts list are critical for safe operation. Replace these components with Sony parts whose part numbers appear as shown in this manual or in supplements published by Sony. Circuit adjustments that are critical for safe operation are identifi...
KDL-32FA500/37FA500 SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING There are critical components used in LCD color TVs that are important for safety. These components are identifi ed with shading and mark on the schematic diagrams and the electrical parts list. It is essential that these critical parts be replaced only with the part number specifi...
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Due to the higher melting point of Lead Free Solder the soldering iron tip temperature needs to be set to 370 degrees centigrade. This requires soldering equipment capable of accurate temperature control coupled with a good heat recovery characteristics. For more information on the use of Lead Free Solder, please refer to http://www.sony-training.com KDL-32FA500/37FA500...
KDL-32FA500/37FA500 SAFETY CHECK-OUT The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and After correcting the original service problem, perform the following from all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having a safety checks before releasing the set to the customer: return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5 mA (500 microamperes).
KDL-32FA500/37FA500 Self Diagnosis SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION Supported model The units in this manual contain a self-diagnostic function. If an error occurs, the TIMER/PIC OFF LED indicator will automatically begin to fl ash. The number of times the LED fl ashes translates to a probable source of the problem. A defi nition of the TIMER/PIC OFF LED fl ash indicators is listed in the instruction manual for the user’s knowledge and reference.
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KDL-32FA500/37FA500 LED Indicators Number of times Diagnostic Item Possible Location TIMER/PIC OFF Description LED flashes BM4 BOARD Main Power 2 times G1D Board (32") G2D Board (37") DC Alert 1 3 times BM4 BOARD DC Alert 2 4 times BM4 BOARD...
KDL-32FA500/37FA500 1-5. SIDE JACK BRACKET, BM4 BOARD AND KD BOARD REMOVAL Release hook and slide out Side Jack Bracket from BM4 Board Remove 2 screws Remove 2 screws Remove 7 screws Disconnect 7 connectors Remove 2 screws Disconnect 2 connectors...
KDL-32FA500/37FA500 1-7. STRUCTURAL FRAMES AND BRACKETS REMOVAL 1-7-1. KDL-32FA500 Remove 2 screws from Main Bracket Remove 1 screw from Main Bracket Remove 4 screws from Main Bracket Remove 2 screws from Vesa Top Bracket Remove 2 screws from Vesa Bottom Bracket...
KDL-32FA500/37FA500 1-7-2. KDL-37FA500 Remove 2 screws from Main Bracket Remove 1 screw from Main Bracket Remove 3 screws from Main Bracket Remove 4 screws from both Vesa Top Brackets Remove 6 screws from both Vesa Bottom Brackets Remove 3 screws from Spine (R)
KDL-32FA500/37FA500 1-8. LCD PANEL REMOVAL Remove 3 screws Disconnect 1 connector 1 Screw, +BVTP2 4X16 (32) Screw, +PWTP2 4X16 (37) LCD Panel Bezel 1-8-1. CLEANING THE LCD PANEL CAUTION: When cleaning the TV, be sure to unplug the power cord to avoid any chance of electric shock.
KDL-32FA500/37FA500 WIRE DRESSING KDL-32FA500 ONLY OVERALL VIEW KDL-32FA500/37FA500...
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KDL-32FA500/37FA500 KDL-32FA500 ONLY LVDS CONNECTOR KDL-32FA500/37FA500...
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KDL-32FA500/37FA500 KDL-32FA500 ONLY ESD COUNTERMEASURE KDL-32FA500/37FA500...
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KDL-32FA500/37FA500 KDL-32FA500 ONLY HM3 BOARD AND SPEAKER CONNECTORS KDL-32FA500/37FA500...
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KDL-32FA500/37FA500 KDL-32FA500 ONLY SPEAKER CONNECTORS KDL-32FA500/37FA500...
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KDL-32FA500/37FA500 KDL-32FA500 ONLY SPEAKER CONNECTORS (CONTINUED) KDL-32FA500/37FA500...
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KDL-32FA500/37FA500 KDL-32FA500 ONLY INVERTER BOARD CONNECTOR KDL-32FA500/37FA500...
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KDL-32FA500/37FA500 KDL-32FA500 ONLY G1D BOARD (POWER UNIT) HM3/HB1 cable Use clamps on bracket Use clamps on bracket Inverter cable to route cables to route cables HM3/HB1 cable StandBy cable KDL-32FA500/37FA500...
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KDL-32FA500/37FA500 KDL-32FA500 ONLY SWITCH UNIT (HB1 BOARD) AND KD BOARD HM3/HB1 cable Fix HM3/HB1 + Standby + BL cables to Main Bracket using tape 25mmx60mm KD cable Must go on top of the rest of cables KDL-32FA500/37FA500...
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KDL-32FA500/37FA500 KDL-32FA500 ONLY RF AND CENTER SPEAKER CABLE KDL-32FA500/37FA500...
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KDL-32FA500/37FA500 KDL-32FA500 ONLY AC POWER CORD KDL-32FA500/37FA500...
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KDL-32FA500/37FA500 KDL-37FA500 ONLY SWITCH UNIT (HB1 BOARD) AND KD BOARD WIRE DRESSING Completely cover metal guide on spine frame (L) using: Tape 25mmx60mm HM3/HB1 cable HM3/HB1 + Standby + BL cables through tape HM3 and Standby cables through this clamp...
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KDL-32FA500/37FA500 KDL-37FA500 ONLY RF AND CENTER SPEAKER CABLE KDL-32FA500/37FA500...
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KDL-32FA500/37FA500 KDL-37FA500 ONLY AC POWER CORD KDL-32FA500/37FA500...
KDL-32FA500/37FA500 SECTION 2: SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS 2-1. RESETTING THE TV TO THE FACTORY DEFAULTS Traditional Service Mode is not available in this chassis. The only option for service technicians is to reset all of the settings to the Factory Default from the Self Diagnostic screen.
KDL-32FA500/37FA500 SECTION 3: DIAGRAMS 3-1. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION SWITCH UNIT (Contains HB1 Board) POWER UNIT (G1D - 32FA500 Only) (G2D - 37FA500 Only) 3-2. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND All voltages are in V. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS INFORMATION S : Measurement impossibility.
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KDL-32FA500/37FA500 REFERENCE INFORMATION Terminal name of semiconductors in silk screen printed circuit ( RESISTOR CAPACITOR : RN METAL FILM : TA TANTALUM Circuit Device Printed symbol Terminal name : RC SOLID : PS STYROL Collector Transistor : FPRD NONFLAMMABLE CARBON...
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KDL-32FA500/37FA500 [I/O; AUDIO; TVCON/FAN DRIVER/POWER; POWER DC ALERT; POWER/RESET; X244 PWR/GND/PWR DECOUPLING/XTAL/PLL/RESET/PERIPH; DDR2/NAND FLASH/ SERIAL FLASH/FLEXBUS/ONENAND BOOT STRAP; X244 DVI / ANALOG VIDEO OUT/AUDIO IF/TPS/USB1.1; X244 FRONTEND/ADC GPIOC/TUNER; X244 HDMI/PANEL OUT LVDS DVO_OUT/DCP_LVDS] COMPONENT SIDE — — — — —...
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KDL-32FA500/37FA500 [I/O; AUDIO; TVCON/FAN DRIVER/POWER; POWER DC ALERT; POWER/RESET; X244 PWR/GND/PWR DECOUPLING/XTAL/PLL/RESET/PERIPH; DDR2/NAND FLASH/ SERIAL FLASH/FLEXBUS/ONENAND BOOT STRAP; X244 DVI / ANALOG VIDEO OUT/AUDIO IF/TPS/USB1.1; X244 FRONTEND/ADC GPIOC/TUNER; X244 HDMI/PANEL OUT LVDS DVO_OUT/DCP_LVDS] CONDUCTOR SIDE I C 3 0 0 5...
KDL-32FA500/37FA500 G1D BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (KDL-32FA500 ONLY) 470pF 1K V K 27 2W J C821 C822 R841 CN1: 1 1N5406R LG C B-4.0-01 STP S20H100CT MH-DP7220 HFV-DP7140 HFV-DP7294 D905 L240 T 4A H 250V 470pF 1K V K T1:18 D240...
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KDL-32FA500/37FA500 [SUBWOOFER POWER] COMPONENT SIDE S E C O N D A R Y C 6 1 2 RISK OF FIRE C 6 0 9 REPLACE FUSE AS MARKED C 6 1 0 — E Y 6 3 8 P R I M A R Y...
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KDL-32FA500/37FA500 [SUBWOOFER POWER] CONDUCTOR SIDE C N 8 0 2 F B 8 0 1 C 6 1 2 C 6 0 9 J L 6 2 1 J L 8 0 5 S G 6 0 0 I N 2 P...
1-858-208-11 LOUDSPEAKER (6X12CM) (SCREWS TO ATTACH SUBWOOFER (TABLE-TOP STAND) TO TV) 1-780-631-11 PUSH TERMINAL (2P) For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that X-2348-286-1 FRONT COVER ASSEMBLY (SS) you use the screws provided with the TV. 4-217-485-21 EMBLEM (5-A), SONY...
[ASSEMBLY INCLUDES] REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION [ASSEMBLY INCLUDES] 4-2. CHASSIS (Check the Sony Electronics Service Information website for any additional service related issues for this model.) 1-480-688-11 SWITCH UNIT 1-474-099-12 G1D BOARD, COMPLETE (POWER UNIT) (CONTAINS HB1 BOARD) (KDL-32FA500 ONLY)
PART NO. DESCRIPTION [ASSEMBLY INCLUDES] 4-3. CONNECTORS (Check the Sony Electronics Service Information website for any additional service related issues for this model.) (LVDS) LEAD WIRE WITH CONNECTOR 1-910-044-86 CONN ASSEMBLY, 13P MM CRIMP 250 FOR ALL (LVDS) LEAD WIRE WITH CONNECTOR PART NUMBER...
REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION [ASSEMBLY INCLUDES] 4-4. BEZEL ASSEMBLY, LCD PANEL AND SPEAKERS (Check the Sony Electronics Service Information website for any additional service related issues for this model.) LCD PANEL (32INCH WXGA TFT) [156] A-1675-628-A BEZEL COMPLETE ASSEMBLY(32)
See Appendix A: Encryption Key Components in the back of this manual. 4-5. SCREW LEGEND (Check the Sony Electronics Service Information website for any additional service related issues for this model.) KDL-32FA500 DESCRIPTION REMARKS...
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KDL-32FA500/37FA500 NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading mark are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specifi ed. REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES C9160 1-112-777-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.01μF D7201 6-501-817-01 DIODE...
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KDL-32FA500/37FA500 NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading mark are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specifi ed. REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES FB7201 1-400-179-21 FERRITE 0μH IC2016 6-704-819-01 CS4335-KSZR FB7203...
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KDL-32FA500/37FA500 NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading mark are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specifi ed. REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES L2018 1-457-429-11 INDUCTOR 22μH IC LINK L2019 1-457-429-11 INDUCTOR 22μH...
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KDL-32FA500/37FA500 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES R1040 1-218-969-11 METAL CHIP 1/16W R1877 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP R1041 1-218-969-11 METAL CHIP 1/16W R1885 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP R1042 1-218-969-11 METAL CHIP 1/16W R1913 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP...
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KDL-32FA500/37FA500 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES R2214 1-218-965-11 METAL CHIP 1/16W R2323 1-218-977-11 METAL CHIP 100K 1/16W R2215 1-218-965-11 METAL CHIP 1/16W R2324 1-218-965-11 METAL CHIP 1/16W R2216 1-218-977-11 METAL CHIP 100K 1/16W...
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KDL-32FA500/37FA500 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES R3190 1-208-886-81 METAL CHIP 0.50% 1/16W R5838 1-218-941-81 METAL CHIP 1/16W R3218 1-218-961-11 METAL CHIP 4.7K 1/16W R5840 1-208-699-11 METAL CHIP 4.7K 0.50% 1/16W R3243 1-218-941-81 METAL CHIP...
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KDL-32FA500/37FA500 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES R7077 1-218-979-11 METAL CHIP 150K 1/16W R7604 1-218-953-11 METAL CHIP 1/16W R7092 1-218-969-11 METAL CHIP 1/16W R7606 1-211-990-11 METAL CHIP 0.50% 1/10W R7093 1-218-990-81 SHORT CHIP R7607...
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1-125-891-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.47μF 1-474-099-12 G1D BOARD, COMPLETE (POWER UNIT) C804 1-125-891-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.47μF (KDL-32FA500 ONLY) C805 1-125-891-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.47μF This board is manufactured by a 3rd party. Component level repair information is not available. C806 1-125-891-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.47μF...
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KDL-32FA500/37FA500 NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading mark are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specifi ed. REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES D609 8-719-109-97 DIODE RD6.8ESB2 C839 1-164-315-11 CERAMIC CHIP...
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KDL-32FA500/37FA500 NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading mark are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specifi ed. REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES R628 1-260-128-91 CARBON 270K 1/2W COIL R629 1-260-107-11 CARBON 4.7K...
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R329 1-216-819-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R330 1-216-835-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W A-1543-343-A HM3 (VAR) BOARD, MOUNTED R332 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP (KDL-32FA500 ONLY) R401 1-216-817-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W A-1543-344-A HM3 (VAR) BOARD, MOUNTED R402 1-216-805-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W (KDL-37FA500 ONLY) CAPACITOR C320...
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KDL-32FA500/37FA500 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES R439 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W IC405 6-704-819-01 CS4335-KSZR R440 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R441 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W IC406 6-711-308-01 TDA8932BT-N2 R442 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W COIL...
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(SCREWS TO ATTACH TABLE-TOP STAND TO TV) RB404 1-239-674-81 RESISTOR, NETWORK 100 For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you use the screws provided with the TV. CAUTION: These screws cannot be used to secure the TV to CRYSTAL Wall Mount Brackets.
MUST BE RETURNED to Sony. b) and if the core charge is NOT covered under the product warranty, the defective un-repaired or modifi...
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In an effort to reduce the size of this pdf fi le the tiled schematics are not attached to this Service Manual. To receive a complete set of the tiled schematics for this manual please submit a request to the Service Promotion Department at Service_Promotion@am.sony.com.