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HISTORY INFORMATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MANUAL: LA-3 SERVICE MANUAL CHASSIS MODEL NAME REMOTE COMMANDER DESTINATION KDF-E55A20 RM-YD002 US/CND/MEXICO KDF-E60A20 RM-YD002 US/CND/MEXICO ORIGINAL MANUAL ISSUE DATE: 6/2005 :UPDATED ITEM REVISION DATE SUBJECT 6/2005 No revisions or updates are applicable at this time.
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Self Diagnosis Supported model LA-3 SERVICE MANUAL CHASSIS MODEL NAME REMOTE COMMANDER DESTINATION KDF-E55A20 RM-YD002 US/CND/MEXICO KDF-E60A20 RM-YD002 US/CND/MEXICO KDF-E55A20 RM-YD002 LCD PROJECTION TELEVISION 9-965-984-02...
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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. Les reglages de circuit dont l’importance est critique pour la securite du fonctionnement sont identifi...
KDF-E55A20/E60A20 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).
KDF-E55A20/E60A20 Self Diagnosis SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION Supported model The units in this manual contain a self-diagnostic function. If an error occurs, the POWER/STANDBY or LAMP LED 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 or LAMP LED fl ash indicators is listed in the instruction manual for the user’s knowledge and reference.
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KDF-E55A20/E60A20 Display of POWER/STANDBY or LAMP LED Flash Count Screen POWER LAMP TIMER POWER Indicators Projection lamp - Oneflash is not usedfor self-diagnosis . - Example Diagnosis Number of times LED Flash Lamp cover 3 times 4 times LED ON : 0.3sec LED OFF : 0.3sec...
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KDF-E55A20/E60A20 Clearing the Result Display To clear the result display to “0”, press the buttons on the Remote Commander sequentially when the diagnostic screen is displayed, as shown below: 1. If the screen is already displayed, proceed to step 3. If not, Power off (Set to Standby mode).
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KDF-E55A20/E60A20 Reading Lamp and Panel time Use the following to determine the lamp and panel time of a set. Screen Display Method To access service mode, press the buttons on the Remote Commander sequentially, in rapid succession, as shown below: Volume + 1.
KDF-E55A20/E60A20 1-3. CHASSIS ASSEMBLY AND FAN REMOVAL Fan bracket (chassis) with DC fan Three screws Screw (+PTPWH 4x16) (+BVTP 4x16) Chassis assembly Side stay (R) 1-4. SERVICE POSITION Chassis assembly Pull back on claw, then gently pull out chassis assembly...
KDF-E55A20/E60A20 1-5. RF ANTENNA SWITCH REMOVAL Unplug five connectors RF antenna switch Two Washers Three Screws (M3x8) P, SW(+) Four Screws (+BVTP 3x12) U bracket Push down on tab to release bracket 1-6. U1 BOARD AND H4 BOARD REMOVAL U1 board...
KDF-E55A20/E60A20 1-7. GM BOARD REMOVAL Disconnect three connectors (CN1611, CN1608 & CN1612) GM board Disconnect three ground wires (CN1603, CN1604 and CN1605) Disconnect the Power cord from CN1602 connector. Claw Remove wires from purse locks Unfasten two Circuit Board Supports...
KDF-E55A20/E60A20 1-9. DMB ASSEMBLY (Q BOX) AND B1 BOARD REMOVAL Disconnect two connectors and one ground wire Remove two screws (+BVTP 3X12 TYPE2) Unplug two coax cables connected to the antenna switch DMB Box Assembly Remove one screw (3X12), + BVWHTP...
KDF-E55A20/E60A20 1-11. FAN AND T BOARD REMOVAL T board Screw (+BVTP 3x12) Duct fan bracket with DC fan Screw (+BVTP 4x16) 1-12. H1 BOARD REMOVAL Screen mirror block assembly H1 board Gently pull back on the bottom tab H1 button...
KDF-E55A20/E60A20 1-13. FRONT COVER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL Be sure the Front Input door is closed before removing the Front Cover Assembly. 1 Remove the two ornamental screws from back of set Two screws (+BVTP 3X12 TYPE2) Cable Cover Gently pull the Push towards center of set to unlatch Front cover assembly forward.
KDF-E55A20/E60A20 1-15. OPTICS UNIT BLOCK ASSEMBLY FAN REMOVAL Remove three screws (+BVTP 3X12) NOTE: Do not discard the Plug Holder Assembly when replacing the Optics Unit block assembly. This part is not included with the Optics Unit block assembly. Two screws...
KDF-E55A20/E60A20 1-17. SCREEN MIRROR BLOCK ASSEMBLY REMOVAL Caution: When repairing anything inside the Screen Mirror Block Assembly be sure to clean the mirror and Diffusion Plate(s) to remove any dust particles. Remove sixteen screws (+BVTP 4X16) TIP: The Mirror Cover assembly is securely fasten to the Screen Frame assembly.
KDF-E55A20/E60A20 WIRE DRESSING [KD] Shield to QU Heat Sink DMB PP Cable Route LVDS Connector as shown below [B1] LVDS 231876601 ELECTRIC CONDUCTION TAPE, A (1 Piece) Install Faston Terminal of 191001690 to DMB. Route wire around Main Harness [C] LVDS Connector...
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KDF-E55A20/E60A20 231876601 ELECTRIC CONDUCTION TAPE, A (1 Piece) Do Not Crease/Fold FFC cable After securing the coax cable on DMB ensure that it is in a horizontal position as shown below KDF-E55A20/E60A20...
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KDF-E55A20/E60A20 191001689 WIRE ASSY, FASTON TERMINAL Dress into B1 Clamp Install to CN6018 on [GI] Ground from GM Board Ground from GI Board Dress into 2nd B1 Clamp KDF-E55A20/E60A20...
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KDF-E55A20/E60A20 191001691 WIRE ASSY, FASTON TERMINAL Dress into U-Bracket Single Braided Wire to OU Bracket Double Braided Wire to ANT SWITCH Dress Under Ant Switch Ground from Install Double GM Board Braided Wire into Ant Switch Ground from GI Board...
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KDF-E55A20/E60A20 146908911 FILTER, CLAMP (FERRITE CORE) Install on COAX cable. Ferrite core MUST be between B1 Shield and DMB Shield 404928101 PURSE LOCK (DIA.11) 146908911 FILTER, CLAMP (FERRITE CORE) 404928101 404928101 PURSE LOCK (DIA.11) PURSE LOCK (DIA.11) 404928101 150049711 PURSE LOCK (DIA.11)
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KDF-E55A20/E60A20 404928101 PURSE LOCK (DIA.11) 150008211 CLAMP, SLEEVE FERRITE Loop Connector Around Ferrite one time H3 Connector Assy, Speaker/Power Button/Control Button Connector Assys Secure with Purse Lock to Main Harness as shown 150008211 CLAMP, SLEEVE FERRITE KDF-E55A20/E60A20...
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KDF-E55A20/E60A20 1. Install 4-662-796-01 CLIP, COACHING to H4 Board. 2. Then secure using 7-685-648-71 SCREW +BVTP 3X12 TYPE2 IT-3 1. Install AC Cord to CN1602 on [GM] Board KDF-E55A20/E60A20...
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KDF-E55A20/E60A20 1. Twist AC Cord as shown and install into Chassis bracket. 1. Secure AC cord with Clip, Coaching as shown KDF-E55A20/E60A20...
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KDF-E55A20/E60A20 HM BLOCK WIRE DRESSING Secure H5 Connector Assy with Sony P/N 407859001 TAPE Tape should not overlap bottom edge of HM BRACKET Bottom Edge KDF-E55A20/E60A20...
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KDF-E55A20/E60A20 Install on B1 Board as Shown Install on C Board as Shown Add Tape as shown in PCN MB606921 Dress LVDS and Optical Block Fan Connector to Clip on C Board Dress LVDS Connector to B1 Shield Clips as shown...
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Dress LVDS Connector to "1st" Purselock on top of B1 w/ Main Purselock on C Board Harness Dress LVDS Connector to Clip on C Board LVDS CONNECTOR WILL CHANGE FROM SONY P/N 1-910-004-95 to 1-830-099-41 SEE RN ECB03799 AND PCN MB607037 KDF-E55A20/E60A20...
KDF-E55A20/E60A20 SECTION 2: CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENTS 2-1. REMOTE ADJUSTMENT BUTTONS AND 2-2. ACCESSING THE SERVICE INDICATORS ADJUSTMENT MODE To adjust various set features, use the Remote Commander to put the set into service mode to display the service menus. POWER 1. TV must be in standby mode. (Power off).
KDF-E55A20/E60A20 SERVICE MENUS 2-4. MEMORY WRITE CONFIRMATION METHOD (CATEGORIES ONLY) 1. After completing all adjustments turn the set off with the Remote PANEL ASSEMBLY Commander and WAIT for the fans to turn off before proceeding to the next step. Note: It may take up to two minutes for the fans to stop.
KDF-E55A20/E60A20 2-5. H/V CENTER CONFIRMATION AND ADJUSTMENTS Please check the picture horizontal/vertical center after the replacement of the Optics Unit Block Assembly or any part of the Top assembly. 1. Check the H/V center with 480i monoscope signal in “Full” mode.
KDF-E55A20/E60A20 2-6. ADJUSTING ON SCREEN DISPLAY 6. To move the OSD: to the right, increase the data value by pressing 3 . (OSD) POSITION to the left, decrease the data value by pressing 6 . Use the DCP_OSD category to change the OSD.
KDF-E55A20/E60A20 2-7. SERVICE DATA Only the Adjustable registers are shown in this data list. TV (SERVICE DATA) SERVICE DATA VALUE CATEGORY ITEM ITEM DESCRIPTION CONDITION CCPM_1 CVYL Composite input Y level setting Video HELIOS_3 MDHP VGA Normal VGA Others Others Normal...
KDF-E55A20/E60A20 SECTION 3: DIAGRAMS 3-1. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION DMB Complete Assembly (Q Box) C (Part of Optics Unit Block Assembly Cannot be ordered separately) Power supply block RF antenna switch 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.
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KDF-E55A20/E60A20 REFERENCE INFORMATION Terminal name of semiconductors in silk screen printed circuit ( RESISTOR : RN METAL FILM Circuit Device Printed symbol Terminal name Collector : RC SOLID Transistor : FPRD NONFLAMMABLE CARBON Emitter Base : FUSE NONFLAMMABLE FUSIBLE Collector...
KDF-E55A20/E60A20 3-3. SIGNAL FLOW BLOCK DIAGRAM Difference from KDF-55WF655/60WF655 Models IC8504 Analog Video Digital Video Analog Audio Digital Audio IC4701 IC8502 Analog AUDIO Video2 A SW Audio P To Digital OUT (L/R) A2188 NJW1169 PCM1802 Video1 Video3 SPEAKER Audio IC4710...
KDF-E55A20/E60A20 GI BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (1 OF 2) TO H1:CN171 TO LAMP AND H4 CN44 TO H2:CN4502 TO H5:CN7301 TO C:BOARD CN6001 CN6021 CN6023 CN6028 B20B-PADSS-1 CN6022 TO DIGITAL BOX — L8018 D6018 JIG-TXD CN6019 MM3Z10VT1 PROTECT R6184 R6186 C6046...
A-1132-202-A OPTICS UNIT BLOCK(IRP) ASSY [75-76] When replacing the Optics Unit Block Assembly or the DC Fan be sure to remove any dust particles. A-1085-447-A LAMP BLOCK(IRP) ASSY (KDF-E55A20 ONLY) A-1132-204-A OPTICS UNIT BLOCK(IRP) ASSY [75-76] 4-097-548-11 CUSHION, FOOT (KDF-E60A20 ONLY)
KDF-E55A20/E60A20 NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading and mark are critical for safety. NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une marque sont critiques pour Replace only with part number specifi ed. la securite. Ne les remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
KDF-E55A20/E60A20 SECTION 5: ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading Items marked with an asterisk are not stocked since they RESISTORS mark are critical for safety. Replace only are seldom required for routine service. Expect some delay •...
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KDF-E55A20/E60A20 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES Q6011 8-729-120-28 TRANSISTOR 2SC1623-L5L6 R6025 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W Q6012 8-729-120-28 TRANSISTOR 2SC1623-L5L6 R6026 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP Q6013 8-729-600-22 TRANSISTOR 2SA1235-F R6028 1-218-716-11 METAL CHIP 0.50% 1/10W...
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KDF-E55A20/E60A20 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES R6074 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP R6146 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R6076 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP R6147 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R6077 1-216-857-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R6148 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP...
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KDF-E55A20/E60A20 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES R6218 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP R6905 1-216-829-11 METAL CHIP 4.7K 1/10W R6219 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP R6906 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R6221 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP R6907 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP...
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KDF-E55A20/E60A20 GI GM 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 mark are critical for safety. Replace only remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
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KDF-E55A20/E60A20 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 mark are critical for safety. Replace only remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
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KDF-E55A20/E60A20 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 mark are critical for safety. Replace only remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
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KDF-E55A20/E60A20 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 mark are critical for safety. Replace only remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
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