HISTORY INFORMATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MANUAL: EX2M SERVICE MANUAL CHASSIS MODEL NAME REMOTE COMMANDER DESTINATION KDL-40XBR9 RM-YD029 US/CND KDL-40XBR9 RM-YD029 MX/LATIN AMERICA KDL-46XBR9 RM-YD029 US/CND KDL-46XBR9 RM-YD029 MX/LATIN AMERICA KDL-52XBR9 RM-YD029 US/CND KDL-52XBR9 RM-YD029 MX/LATIN AMERICA ORIGINAL MANUAL ISSUE DATE: 4/2009...
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Self Diagnosis Supported model EX2M SERVICE MANUAL CHASSIS MODEL NAME REMOTE COMMANDER DESTINATION KDL-40XBR9 RM-YD029 US/CND KDL-40XBR9 RM-YD029 MX/LATIN AMERICA KDL-46XBR9 RM-YD029 US/CND KDL-46XBR9 RM-YD029 MX/LATIN AMERICA KDL-52XBR9 RM-YD029 US/CND KDL-52XBR9 RM-YD029 MX/LATIN AMERICA DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER FUNCTION...
HDMI: Video: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i,1080p, 1080/24p Power Consumption (W) Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and In Use (Max) 205W (KDL-40XBR9 Only) 48 kHz, 240W (KDL-46XBR9 Only) 16, 20 and 24 bits, Dolby Digital 300W (KDL-52XBR9 Only) AUDIO (for HDMI IN 1 Only): In Standby Less than 0.1W with 120 V AC...
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Terrestrial Quick Setup Guide 1-135 Cable Warranty Card Digital Safety and Regulatory Booklet 2-69 Terrestrial Attaching the Table-Top Stand (KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9 Only) 1-135 Cable Screws (4) (KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9 Only) Antenna Optional Accessories 75-ohm external terminal for RF inputs Connecting Cables Panel System...
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...
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.
KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 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-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9...
KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 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-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 Self Diagnosis SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION Supported model The units in this manual contain a self-diagnostic function. If an error occurs, the POWER/STANDBY 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 POWER/STANDBY LED fl ash indicators is listed in the instruction manual for the user’s knowledge and reference.
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KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 POWER/STANDBY LED Diagnostic Description Number of times Diagnostic Item POWER/STANDBY LED Possible Location Description lamp flashes Main Power 2 times G6N Board (40") G7N Board (46" & 52") Board BU Board DC Alert1 3 times G6N Board (40") G7N Board (46" & 52") Board...
KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 SECTION 1: DISASSEMBLY 1-1. REAR COVER REMOVAL 1-1-1. KDL-40/46XBR9 REAR COVER REMOVAL Remove 8 screws from Rear Cover Remove 1 screw from Side Jack position Remove 1 screw from Terminal position Remove 4 screws near the VESA positions Remove 3 screws from Bottom Frame positions...
KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 1-1-2. KDL-52XBR9 REAR COVER REMOVAL Remove 14 screws from Rear Cover Remove 1 screw from Side Jack position Remove 1 screw from Terminal position Remove 4 screws near the VESA positions Remove 4 screws from Bottom Frame positions Carefully lift the Rear Cover bottom side up and rotate toward top side...
KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 1-2. SWITCH UNIT REMOVAL Push Point A as shown and rotate Switch Unit clockwise to release the hook from Front Cabinet Assembly. Push Point B as shown and rotate Switch Unit counterclockwise to release the hook from Front Cabinet Assembly.
KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 1-4. TABLE-TOP STAND ASSEMBLY AND UNDER COVER REMOVAL Gently lay LCD panel on a soft cloth. Remove 4 screws from Table-Top Stand Assembly Remove 2 screws from Under Cover from Bottom Frame 2 Screw, +PSW M5X16 Table-Top Screw, Stand Assembly...
KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 1-5. STRUCTURAL PARTS AND AC INLET REMOVAL Release embossed indentation from LCD Panel hole (KDL-40/46XBR9 ONLY) Push and slide Top Stay out from Front Cabinet Assembly (KDL-40/46XBR9 ONLY) Rotate VESA Brackets to counter clockwise and remove from Front Cabinet Assembly...
KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 1-6. LOUDSPEAKERS AND TWEETERS REMOVAL Remove 1 screw from Tweeter Slide out both Speaker Boxes from Front Cabinet Assembly Remove 1 screw from Tweeter Screw, +PSW M3X8 Soft Cloth 3 Screw, +PSW M3X8 KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9...
1-7. LCD PANEL, ILLUMINATION MODULE, HL5 BOARD, AND HEAT SINK REMOVAL Remove Flexible Flat (LVDS) cable and connector assemblies from the LCD panel Remove 3 screws and release LCD panel from Front Cabinet Assembly (KDL-40XBR9 ONLY) Remove 5 screws and release LCD panel from Front Cabinet Assembly (KDL-46XBR9 ONLY)
KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 1-7-1. CLEANING THE LCD PANEL CAUTION: When cleaning the TV, be sure to unplug the power cord to avoid any chance of electric shock. Clean the cabinet of the TV with a dry soft cloth. Wipe the LCD screen gently with a soft cloth.
KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 SECTION 2: SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS 2-1. VIEWING SERVICE ADJUSTMENT DATA SERVICE There are no adjustments necessary for these models. All data has INFO been set for optimal viewing for our customers. The following sections SOFTWARE VERSION are for informational purposes only.
KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 4. To write the data press MUTE, and then press Channel 0 . 2-4. SETTING THE DESTINATION AFTER REPLACING THE BU BOARD WRITE MODEL By default, the data value set for the Destination information on the DESTINATION replacement BU Board is set to 3 for US and Canada models. To...
KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 SECTION 3: DIAGRAMS 3-1. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION 3-2. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS INFORMATION All capacitors are in μF unless otherwise noted. pF : μμF 50WV or All voltages are in V. less are not indicated except for electrolytics and tantalums.
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KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 REFERENCE INFORMATION Terminal name of semiconductors in silk screen RESISTOR CAPACITOR : RN METAL FILM : TA TANTALUM printed circuit ( : RC SOLID : PS STYROL Circuit Device Printed symbol Terminal name : FPRD NONFLAMMABLE CARBON : PP...
KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 BU BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (3 OF 11) r e s e r v e d R3029 r e s e r v e d — 1/16W CHIP r e s e r v e d RESET r e s e r v e d...
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KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 [INVERTER] COMPONENT SIDE (KDL-40/46XBR9 ONLY) R V 6 7 5 1 1 - 8 7 8 - 6 2 0 - 1 2 F r e q F B 6 6 1 3 E Y 6 6 5 7 —...
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KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 [INVERTER] CONDUCTOR SIDE (KDL-40/46XBR9 ONLY) 1 - 8 7 8 - 6 2 1 - 1 2 cam16 E P G W L P ( 1 7 3 0 4 5 5 1 2 ) E T 6 9 0 4...
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KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 [INVERTER] COMPONENT SIDE (KDL-52XBR9 ONLY) — — J W 6 9 1 5 J W 6 9 2 5 F B 6 8 5 0 — E Y 6 8 1 1 E Y 6 8 5 4 E Y 6 8 5 5...
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KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 [INVERTER] CONDUCTOR SIDE (KDL-52XBR9 ONLY) C 6 9 1 6 R 6 9 2 9 R 6 9 4 8 C 6 9 1 8 R 6 9 2 6 R 6 9 2 7 C 6 9 4 2...
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KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 [POWER] COMPONENT SIDE (KDL-40XBR9 ONLY) C N 6 1 0 3 F B 6 5 0 0 P R I _ V C C J W 6 5 0 0 P H 6 3 0 1 P F C _ G N D...
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KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 [POWER] CONDUCTOR SIDE P R I _ V C C (KDL-40XBR9 ONLY) P F C _ G N D F B 6 5 0 0 C N 6 1 0 3 P H 6 3 0 1 P F C _ O U T...
KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 G7N BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (KDL-46XBR9/52XBR9 ONLY) The schematics and PWB diagrams for this board are not available. KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9...
2-580-607-01 SCREW, +PSW M5X12 (SCREWS TO ATTACH TABLE-TOP STAND TO TV) 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 Wall Mount Brackets.
DESCRIPTION [ASSEMBLY INCLUDES] REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION [ASSEMBLY INCLUDES] (Check the Sony Electronics Service Information website for any additional service related issues for this model.) A-1663-188-B D2N-40 BOARD, COMPLETE 1-487-341-11 G7N BOARD, COMPLETE (POWER UNIT) 2-580-593-01 SCREW, +PSW M3X8...
PART NO. DESCRIPTION [ASSEMBLY INCLUDES] REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION [ASSEMBLY INCLUDES] (Check the Sony Electronics Service Information website for any additional service related issues for this model.) 1-836-474-11 CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY 1-910-054-35 CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY, 9P (KDL-40XBR9 ONLY) (KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9 ONLY) 1-836-473-11...
REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION [ASSEMBLY INCLUDES] REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION [ASSEMBLY INCLUDES] (Check the Sony Electronics Service Information website for any additional service related issues for this model.) 1-836-472-21 CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY 1-910-054-35 CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY, 9P 1-836-743-11 CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY 1-910-054-38...
PART NO. DESCRIPTION [ASSEMBLY INCLUDES] REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION [ASSEMBLY INCLUDES] (Check the Sony Electronics Service Information website for any additional service related issues for this model.) X-2342-908-1 CABINET ASSEMBLY (40) 4-122-605-01 SHEET, RADIATION (TCON SLIM) 2-580-640-01 SCREW, +BVTP2 4X16...
See Appendix A: Encryption Key Components in the back of this manual. 4-6. SCREW LEGEND (Check the Sony Electronics Service Information website for any additional service related issues for this model.) KDL-40XBR9 DESCRIPTION REMARKS...
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KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer mark are critical for safety. Replace only que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
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KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer mark are critical for safety. Replace only que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
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KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer mark are critical for safety. Replace only que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
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KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES R3023 1-218-937-11 METAL CHIP 1/16W R3097 1-218-990-81 SHORT CHIP R3024 1-218-937-11 METAL CHIP 1/16W R3098 1-218-945-11 METAL CHIP 1/16W R3102 1-218-941-81 METAL CHIP 1/16W R3025 1-218-977-11 METAL CHIP...
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0.50% 1/16W R7452 1-218-965-11 METAL CHIP 1/16W R7069 1-208-911-11 METAL CHIP 0.50% 1/16W R7453 1-208-923-11 METAL CHIP 0.50% 1/16W (KDL-40XBR9 ONLY) R7070 1-208-711-11 METAL CHIP 0.50% 1/16W R7071 1-220-802-11 METAL CHIP 1/16W R7453 1-208-923-11 METAL CHIP 0.50% 1/16W (KDL-46XBR9 ONLY)
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KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES R7456 1-218-990-81 SHORT CHIP R7565 1-208-908-11 METAL CHIP 7.5K 0.50% 1/16W R7459 1-218-955-11 METAL CHIP 1.5K 1/16W R7570 1-218-990-81 SHORT CHIP R7582 1-218-941-81 METAL CHIP 1/16W R7461...
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KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES R7642 1-208-939-11 METAL CHIP 150K 0.50% 1/16W RB2306 1-234-375-21 RES, NETWORK 1K (1005X4) R7643 1-218-953-11 METAL CHIP 1/16W RB3000 1-239-698-11 RESISTOR, NETWORK 10K R7649 1-218-978-11 METAL CHIP...
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VALUES R6819 1-216-825-11 METAL CHIP 2.2K 1/10W R6981 1-218-879-11 METAL CHIP 0.50% 1/10W ! R6836 1-249-393-11 CARBON 1/4W (KDL-40XBR9 ONLY) R6839 1-218-885-11 METAL CHIP 0.50% 1/10W R6981 1-218-883-11 METAL CHIP 0.50% 1/10W (KDL-40XBR9 ONLY) (KDL-46XBR9 ONLY) R6839 1-218-883-11 METAL CHIP 0.50% 1/10W...
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KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer mark are critical for safety. Replace only que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
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KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer mark are critical for safety. Replace only que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
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KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer mark are critical for safety. Replace only que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
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KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer mark are critical for safety. Replace only que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
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METAL CHIP 100K 0.50% 1/10W R6918 1-218-891-11 METAL CHIP 0.50% 1/10W A-1663-218-A G6N BOARD, COMPLETE R6919 1-218-881-11 METAL CHIP 0.50% 1/10W (KDL-40XBR9 ONLY) 2-580-592-01 SCREW, +PSW M3X8 R6920 1-218-881-11 METAL CHIP 0.50% 1/10W R6921 1-218-865-11 METAL CHIP 5.6K 0.50% 1/10W CAPACITOR...
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KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer mark are critical for safety. Replace only que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
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KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer mark are critical for safety. Replace only que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
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KDL-40XBR9/46XBR9/52XBR9 NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer mark are critical for safety. Replace only que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
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2-580-607-01 SCREW, +PSW M5X12 (SCREWS TO ATTACH TABLE-TOP STAND TO TV) 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 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.