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Self Diagnosis Supported model HISTORY INFORMATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MANUAL: SERVICE / TRAINING MANUAL AZ3FK Chassis Segment: P-2 O R I G I N A L M A N U A L I S S U E D A T E : 8 / 2 0 1 2 V e r s i o n D a t e S u b j e c t...
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Self Diagnosis Supported model SERVICE / TRAINING MANUAL AZ3FK Chassis Segment: P-2 LCD Digital Color TV KDL-50EX645 9-883-899-02...
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MODEL LIST MODEL COMMANDER DESTINATION MODEL COMMANDER DESTINATION K D L - 4 0 E X 6 4 5 RM-YD075 K D L - 5 0 E X 6 4 5 RM-YD075 US/CND K D L - 4 6 E X 6 4 1 RM-YD075 K D L - 5 5 E X 6 4 5 RM-YD075...
LCD Panel Assembly ................6 Cleaning the LCD Panel .................24 Section 2 - Troubleshooting ................7 Connectors ....................25 Overview .......................7 KDL-40EX645 Only ................25 Updating the Software ................7 KDL-46EX641/46EX645 Only ..............25 Self Diagnosis Function .................7 KDL-50EX645 Only ................26 Standby LED Blink Count .................7 KDL-55EX645 Only ................26...
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Selecting the Panel ID Code ..............34 Adding the Serial Number ...............35 Adding the Model Name .................36 Completing Service Requirements When Replacing the LCD Panel ..38 Verifying the Panel ID Code ..............38 Resetting Panel Operation Time .............39 Appendix A: Encryption Key Components ..........A-1 KDL-40EX645/46EX641/46EX645/50EX645/55EX645...
For safety reasons, component level repair of the Power Supply Boards ATTENTION!! and/or the Inverter Boards is prohibited. 3RXU GHV UDLVRQV GH VpFXULWp ,QWHUGLUH GH UpSDUHU RX UHPSODFHU OHV composantes dans les blocs d’alimentation et/ou sur les modules d’inverseur. KDL-40EX645/46EX641/46EX645/50EX645/55EX645...
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Damaging the wires may cause a short. 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-40EX645/46EX641/46EX645/50EX645/55EX645...
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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-40EX645/46EX641/46EX645/50EX645/55EX645...
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0.5 mA (500 microamperes). Leakage current can be measured by any one of three methods. A commercial leakage tester. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions provided with the tester. A battery-operated AC milliammeter. Figure B. Checking for earth ground. KDL-40EX645/46EX641/46EX645/50EX645/55EX645...
Sony Bravia® LCD televisions. This manual covers the following models: ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include Cable CARD functionality) KDL-40EX645 Channel coverage Analog terrestrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69...
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Screws (7) Optional accessories Connecting cables / Support Belt Kit / Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL500 • Optional accessories availability depends on its stock. • Design and speci cations are subject to change without notice. * Dimensions and mass are approximate values. KDL-40EX645/46EX641/46EX645/50EX645/55EX645...
TCON Board and LD Board (50” model only). NOTE: For connector part number information, refer to “Connectors” on page 25. For Wire Dressing information, refer to “Wire Dressing” on page GL5A SWITCH UNIT TCON WIRELESS LAN CARD BOARD LAYOUT FOR KDL-40EX645 ONLY KDL-40EX645/46EX641/46EX645/50EX645/55EX645...
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SECTION 1 - FEATURES AND OVERVIEW GL5B SWITCH GE55 UNIT SWITCH UNIT TCON TCON WIRELESS LAN CARD WIRELESS LAN CARD BOARD LAYOUT FOR KDL-46EX641/46EX645 ONLY BOARD LAYOUT FOR KDL-55EX645 ONLY LD BOARD SWITCH GE50 UNIT TCON WIRELESS LAN CARD BOARD LAYOUT FOR KDL-50EX645 ONLY KDL-40EX645/46EX641/46EX645/50EX645/55EX645...
SWITCH UNIT HDMI4 input. Each HDMI input contains a dedicated EDI NVM (not shown) to provide display information data to any device connected via the HDMI This board contains the power, channel and volume up/down and menu inputs. buttons. KDL-40EX645/46EX641/46EX645/50EX645/55EX645...
The TCON Board communicates between the LCD Panel and the microprocessor on the Main Board. NOTE: The TCON Board is not available as a replacement part for all models. To determine if the TCON Board is available as a replacement part, refer to the LCD Panels Manual. KDL-40EX645/46EX641/46EX645/50EX645/55EX645...
LED OFF 0.3 sec. 3 sec. TV turns on and off by itself ” Loss of color ” Internet connectivity ” Certain features not working correctly ” Standby LED LED DISPLAY & BLINK COUNT SKRWR RU YLGHR ¿OH YLHZLQJ KDL-40EX645/46EX641/46EX645/50EX645/55EX645...
The 5X blink protection mode indicates a communications error with the timing control circuits (TCON Board) has occurred. If the TCON Board is available for replacement, replace it, if not, replace the LCD Panel Assembly. In rare cases a loose or defective LVDS cable could also be the cause. KDL-40EX645/46EX641/46EX645/50EX645/55EX645...
REPLACEMENT PARTS BASED ON SERIAL NUMBER. z***Backlight Does NOT Turn ON before TV Shuts Off x 6HFRQGDU\ &RPSRQHQW To access the most recent version of the Triage documents for the models listed in this manual, login into the Sony Authorized Servicer Portal at http://www.sony.com/asp. KDL-40EX645/46EX641/46EX645/50EX645/55EX645...
PC HD15 LVDS LCD PANEL, TCON, & USB 1 LED BACKLIGHTS LVDS USB 2 Ethernet Power/Control Power/Control Power/Control IR BOARD SWITCH Power UNIT IR RX Power POWER SUPPLY AC IN GL5A (40") GL5B (46") GE55 (55") OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM KDL-40EX645/46EX641/46EX645/50EX645/55EX645...
WIRELESS LAN CARD HDMI 3 A/V PROCESS HDMI 4 PC HD15 LVDS LCD PANEL, TCON, & USB 1 LED BACKLIGHTS LVDS USB 2 Ethernet IR BOARD SWITCH UNIT IR RX POWER SUPPLY AC IN GE50 OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM FOR KDL-50EX645 KDL-40EX645/46EX641/46EX645/50EX645/55EX645...
After a While temperature and ventilation around unit Immediately Main Board* “SONY” logo Power Supply appears before LCD Panel* Board* shutdown? LCD Panel* PROTECTION SHUTDOWN FLOWCHART *For Part Number information, Refer to “Section 4 - Disassembly/Part Number Information” on page KDL-40EX645/46EX641/46EX645/50EX645/55EX645...
TCON while unit Any flashes is running. This seen on LCD Panel* may need to be screen? done more than once Main Board* NO VIDEO FLOWCHART *For Part Number information, Refer to “Section 4 - Disassembly/Part Number Information” on page KDL-40EX645/46EX641/46EX645/50EX645/55EX645...
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Any horizontal LCD Panel* lines? Any single or LCD Panel* isolated vertical lines? More than 1 LCD Panel* vertical band? TCON Board* VIDEO DISTORTION FLOWCHART *For Part Number information, Refer to “Section 4 - Disassembly/Part Number Information” on page KDL-40EX645/46EX641/46EX645/50EX645/55EX645...
(SCREWS TO ATTACH TABLE-TOP STAND TO LCD TV) 4-415-102-01 STAND, BASE TP (ML) For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends (KDL-40EX645 ONLY) that you use the screws provided with the TV. 4-415-097-01 STAND, BASE TP (L) CAUTION: These screws cannot be used to secure the TV to (KDL-46EX641/46EX645 ONLY) the Wall Mount Brackets.
AC Power Cord. Power Supply Cord B Remove the remaining screws from the Rear Cover. 18 from KDL-40EX645 20 from KDL-46EX641/46EX645 22 from KDL-55EX640 C Gently hold down the Rear Cover from the center, then carefully start to lift the Rear Cover from the bottom to create clearance between the Bezel and the Rear Cover.
E Lift the Rear Cover from the bottom and ´ 2-580-639-01 SCREW, +BVTP 4X12 TYPE2 IT-3 ° push forward to release the top hooks. 4-400-043-01 JOINT, SCREW (SCREWS USED WHEN STAND IS ATTACHED. NOT USED WITH WALL MOUNTS) ¯ 7-685-646-79 SCREW, +BVTP 3X8 TYPE2 IT-3 KDL-40EX645/46EX641/46EX645/50EX645/55EX645...
Using any of these harsh cleaners may result in permanent damage to the ² 4-159-298-01 SCREW, +PSW M4X10 screen. ³ 2-990-421-41 SCREW, (+PSW) (M3X6) 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-40EX645/46EX641/46EX645/50EX645/55EX645...
QXPHUR VSHFL¿H See Appendix A: Encryption Key Components in the back of this manual. (Check the Sony Authorized Servicer Portal at http://www.sony.com/asp website for any additional service related issues). KDL-40EX645 ONLY KDL-46EX641/46EX645 ONLY REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION [ASSEMBLY INCLUDES] REF.
ZLWK SDUW QXPEHU VSHFL¿HG QXPHUR VSHFL¿H See Appendix A: Encryption Key Components in the back of this manual. (Check the Sony Authorized Servicer Portal at http://www.sony.com/asp website for any additional service related issues). KDL-40EX645 DESCRIPTION REMARKS TOTAL · 4-421-427-01 SCREW, +PSW M5X16 LOCK TABLE-TOP STAND(3), HEAD to NECK(1), NECK to BASE(3) ¶...
S E C T I O N 4 - D I S A S S E M B L Y / P A R T N U M B E R I N F O R M A T I O N WIRE DRESSING OVERALL WIRE DRESSING FOR KDL-40EX645 ONLY OVERALL WIRE DRESSING FOR KDL-50EX645 ONLY...
YHUVLRQ WKH 0DLQ %RDUG DQG RU WKH 7&21 FDQ EH UHSODFHG PRUH HI¿FLHQWO\ to updating the software in their products. If a customer contacts the Sony The software update and procedures for the software installation are located on the Sony Authorized Servicer Portal at http://www.sony.com/asp. KDL-40EX645/46EX641/46EX645/50EX645/55EX645...
1 (877) 899-SONY (7669) Other Countries Contact Consult the Warranty Card Please have the following information available: Model Name: KDL-50EX645 Serial Number: 5000004 v0.006 Software Version: Device ID: b0:00:00:b3:72:fc Netflix ESN: SONYKDLEX63775-2C776-C841C580B16 EXAMPLE OF SOFTWARE VERSION LOCATED ON THE CONTACT SONY SCREEN KDL-40EX645/46EX641/46EX645/50EX645/55EX645...
After replacing the Main Board or LCD Panel you MUST UPDATE the SOFTWARE to the latest version. Instructions for updating the software are included with the software package on the Sony Authorized Service Portal website. DISPLAY NAVIGATION BUTTONS SELECT BUTTON VOLUME+ RM-YD075 KDL-40EX645/46EX641/46EX645/50EX645/55EX645...
]> DPMS <[ ]> Low of HPD <[ ]> TVD_MCDONE_CNT <[ ]> Demo Special >> Bypass AVI Info Detect <[ ]> Panel Selection <[ 9_500HK1 ]> UART Selection No Log SERIAL NUMBER EDIT MODEL NAME EDIT [</>]Set [Home] Exit KDL-40EX645/46EX641/46EX645/50EX645/55EX645...
If the latest software is not installed, update the software Model Name Panel Code Panel Type Panel ID and then proceed to Selecting the Panel ID Code. LTY[ Z] 400HF10 88_400HF10 SLCD KDL-40EX645 KDL-46EX641 91_460HJ07 SLCD LTY[ Z] 460HJ07 91_460HJ07 SLCD KDL-46EX645 LTY[ Z] 460HJ07...
5 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 16. Press WR EH DEOH WR VHOHFW WKH ¿UVW GLJLW MODEL NAME EDIT CAUTION: The Serial Number can only be selected once. [</>]Set [Home] Exit Be sure to verify the information is correct before saving the changes. KDL-40EX645/46EX641/46EX645/50EX645/55EX645...
20. When the complete Serial Number is displayed, press UART Selection No Log 21. :KHQ WKH FRQ¿UPDWLRQ VFUHHQ GLVSOD\V SUHVV to select SERIAL NUMBER EDIT 5000004 MODEL NAME EDIT YES and then press [</>]Set [Home] Exit 22. Proceed to Adding the Model Name. KDL-40EX645/46EX641/46EX645/50EX645/55EX645...
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<[ ]> Demo Special >> Bypass AVI Info Detect <[ ]> 9_500HK1 Panel Selection <[ ]> UART Selection No Log SERIAL NUMBER EDIT 5000004 MODEL NAME EDIT K _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ [</>]Set [Home] Exit KDL-40EX645/46EX641/46EX645/50EX645/55EX645...
Low of HPD <[ ]> [</>]Set [Home] Exit TVD_MCDONE_CNT <[ ]> Demo Special >> Bypass AVI Info Detect <[ ]> 9_500HK1 Panel Selection <[ ]> UART Selection No Log SERIAL NUMBER EDIT 5000004 MODEL NAME EDIT KDL-50EX645 [</>]Set [Home] Exit KDL-40EX645/46EX641/46EX645/50EX645/55EX645...
Using the table below, verify the correct Panel Code for the Panel ID. SELF CHECK Model Name Panel Code Panel Type Panel ID Back << LTY[ Z] 400HF10 88_400HF10 SLCD KDL-40EX645 MAIN_ POWER KDL-46EX641 91_460HJ07 SLCD LTY[ Z] 460HJ07 DC_ALERT1 91_460HJ07 SLCD KDL-46EX645 LTY[ Z] 460HJ07 AUDIO_PROT...
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