HISTORY INFORMATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MANUAL: SERVICE MANUAL AZ2-F Chassis Segment: 3a-1 ORIGINAL MANUAL ISSUE DATE: 2/2011 Version Date Subject 3/1/2011 No revisions or updates are applicable at this time. LCD Digital Color TV 9-888-410-01...
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Self Diagnosis Supported model SERVICE MANUAL AZ2-F Chassis Segment: 3a-1 LCD Digital Color TV KDL-46NX725 9-888-410-01...
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MODEL LIST MODEL COMMANDER DESTINATION MODEL COMMANDER DESTINATION KDL-40NX725 KDL-46NX725 RM-YD062 CHILE/PERU RM-YD062 CHILE/PERU KDL-40NX725 RM-YD062 VENEZUELA KDL-46NX725 RM-YD062 VENEZUELA 9-888-410-01...
Wireless LAN Board ..............21 Energy Saving Switch ............... 10 Switch Unit ................21 USB Photos, Videos & Music ............ 10 USB Camera ................21 LightSensor™ Technology ............11 IR Board ...................22 BRAVIA® Sync™ Compatible ............11 LCD Panel Assembly ...............22 Specifications ................12 TCON Board ................22 KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Diagrams ..................23 Screws ..................48 Block Diagram ................23 Connectors ................48 Connector Diagrams ..............25 KDL-40NX725 Only ..............48 KDL-46NX725 Only ..............48 Section 4 - Troubleshooting .............29 Accessories and Packaging .............49 Overview ..................29 Miscellaneous ................49 Updating the Software ............... 29 Remote Commander ..............49...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Appendix A - Removing the Rear Cover ....... A-1 Removing the Power Cord from the Rear Cover ....A-1 Appendix B - Attaching the Rear Cover ........ B-1 KDL-40NX725 Only ............... B-1 KDL-46NX725 Only ............... B-2 KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
Components identified 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 specified in this manual to prevent electric shock, fire, or other hazard.
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R If using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow the instruction provided on the package. R Never use strong solvents such as a thinner, alcohol or benzine for cleaning. R Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation openings is recommended to ensure to proper ventilation. KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
If it is inserted upside down, the pins on the FFC connector Use caution when you connecting or removing the FFC connector. will short-circuit and damage the board. Remove the connector by the reinforcement tab only. Reinforcement tab shows Terminal side shows Inserted Correctly Inserted Incorrectly Correct Incorrect KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
2. Lift the LCD Panel Assembly by holding the top and bottom of the panel approximately 200mm from the edge with your palms on the back of the panel. (Figure 2) CAUTION: Lifting or holding the panel at the corners may damage the panel. 3. Use the same method when taking the replacement panel out of the carton. (Figure 3) Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 CAUTION: DO NOT lift the LCD Panel by holding the short side of the panel or by placing your palms on the front glass. (Figures 4 & 5) Figure 4 Figure 5 KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
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-40NX725/46NX725...
6. Check the line cords for cracks and abrasion. Recommend the replacement of any such line cord to the customer. 7. Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, “metallized” knobs, screws, and all other exposed metal parts for AC leakage. Check leakage as described below. KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
Try both Cold-water Pipe 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). Figure B. Checking for earth ground. KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
If an error symptom cannot be reproduced, the remote commander can be used to review the failure occurrence data stored in memory to reveal past problems and how often these problems occur. “Section 4 - Troubleshooting” on page 29. For complete information, refer to KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
The AZ2-F chassis is one of several designs for the 2011 model line Several new features are introduced in this chassis model lineup of Sony Bravia® LCD televisions. This manual covers the following along with some carryovers from the previous year.
– it’s unlike FASTER START-UP any experience you could get on a PC.2 Quick Start & Viewing feature enables this Sony television to go from Integrated Wi-Fi®:Conveniently stream entertainment straight from ‘OFF’ to ‘ON’ 2-3 times faster than previous Sony televisions.
BRAVIA® SYNC™ COMPATIBLE Conveniently operate and control other BRAVIA® Sync™ compatible devices - including BRAVIA® HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc™ Players, surround sound systems, Handycam® camcorders and Cyber-shot® digital still cameras, all with one remote control when connected via HDMI. KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
(Entrada de audio de PC/HDMI) de la conexión podría variar en función del entorno de red. No se garantizan la tasa de comunicación ni la calidad de comunicación 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX para este TV.) e t l para el formato compatible. KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
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Manual de instrucciones (este Soporte para colgar en la pared: SU-WH500 manual) y otros documentos Soporte de TV: SU-B461S (para KDL-46NX725) SU-B401S (para KDL-40NX725) *1 Consulte el número del modelo impreso en el Gafas 3D: TDG-BR250/TDG-BR200/TDG-BR100/TDG-BR50 control remoto. Adaptador USB para LAN inalámbrica...
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Blu-ray Disc es una marca comercial. “BRAVIA” y , S-Force, Motionflow, BRAVIA Sync y son marcas comerciales o marcas registradas de Sony Corporation. “PlayStation” es una marca comercial registrada y “PS3” es una marca comercial de Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. ® ® DLNA , el logotipo de DLNA y DLNA CERTIFIED son marcas comerciales, marcas de servicio o marcas de certificación de Digital Living...
If a customer contacts the Sony Customer Support Center and it is deemed to be correctable with a software update, the issue is handled at the customer level.
The easiest way to check the version of software that is currently on In addition to software installation, service adjustment information the TV is to access the Contact Sony screen by using the customer may need to be modified or verified to complete the service of the menu.
Unit turns on and off by itself ● Loss of color ● Internet connectivity ● Certain features not working correctly (photo or video file viewing)Loss of color ● Internet connectivity ● Certain features not working correctly (photo or video file viewing) KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
“Connectors” on page 48. For Wire Dressing information, refer to “Wire Dressing” on page Wireless LAN Card LD Board BATL Board G4BW Board Switch Unit TCON HEM2 Board Camera Module HLT2 Board FIGURE 3-1. BOARD LAYOUT FOR KDL-40NX725 ONLY KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
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SECTION 3 - CHASSIS OVERVIEW Wireless LAN Card LD Board G5AW Board BATL Board Switch Unit TCON Camera Module HLT2 Board HEM2 Board FIGURE 3-2. BOARD LAYOUT FOR KDL-46NX725 ONLY KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
All video sources which are not native 1920 X 1080p 60HZ are scaled to this resolution. Digital audio content is output to the class D amplifier for processing and amplification. KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
USB CAMERA POWER SUPPLY FOR BACKLIGHT SYSTEM A USB camera is located on the front bezel below the Sony logo. Special software is located inside IC9000 to use the camera for Power for the LED backlights is provided for the LD board via the power and picture control management.
2. LED Backlighting Components (varies) 3. TCON Board TCON BOARD 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.) KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
PROCESS HDMI 4 PC HD15 EITHERNET LVDS USB2.0 USB HUB TCON USB2.0 LCD PANEL CAMERA BATL LED DRIVE IR RX LOGO SWITCH LIGHT SENSE UNIT POWER SUPPLY/ CONVERTER AC IN G4BW (40") G5AW (46") FIGURE 3-3. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
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POWER_LED SPEAKER Assist Speaker_Out_LR STBY_LED X_SYSTEM1_RST [D–510D] TIMER_LED REC_LED PIC_MUTE_LED Audio Main Power AMP Main Speaker_Out_LR [D–510D] SPEAKER X_FAULT AUDIO_MON X_SYSTEM1_RST X_AUDIO_MUTE1 Panelless Digital Video/TS/TMDS Digital Audio UART Analog Video Analog Audio Analog Signal FIGURE 3-4. ENGINEERING BLOCK DIAGRAM KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
As mentioned in “Section 2 - Software Requirements” on page 15 there are several issues that may be resolved by updating the software to the latest version. For a list of possible correctable issues see “Checking the Software Version” on page KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
* Immediate Shutdown After Power ON & 7X REFERENCE LIBRARY DATABASE FOR CORRECT 4X* Momentary Backlight before Shut OFF REPLACEMENT PARTS BASED ON SERIAL NUMBER. ▲* Sharp Vertical or Horizontal Lines, Missing Pixels 4X** No Backlight before Shut OFF KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
“Figure 4-3. Diagnostic Table” on page 34 provides guidance in locating the possible component causing the shutdown. 2 times 5 times LED ON 0.3 sec. LED OFF LED OFF 0.3 sec. 3 sec. FIGURE 4-2. BLINK COUNT KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
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Main Board. If the TCON is available for replacement, replace the TCON. If the TCON is not available, the LCD panel must be replaced since the TCON circuit is part of the LCD panel assembly. In rare cases a loose or defective LVDS cable could also be the cause. KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
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& rear, and 11 inches of clearance over the top to ensure adequate ventilation. ● Check that all vented areas on the TV are clear of all dust and debris. ● If the TV shuts off immediately after Power-On, replacement of the main board is recommended. KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
The Diagnostic Table provides an overview of the number of times the standby LED blinks and the possible location. To access the Triage documents for the models listed in this manual, login into the Sony Authorized Servicer Portal at http://www.sony.com/asp.
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) FIGURE 4-4. SAMPLE SELF CHECK DIAGNOSIS PAGE KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
SECTION 5 - FLOW CHARTS AND DIAGRAMS OVERVIEW The following flow charts provide information to determine what repair parts to order based on the TV error. KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
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Is standby LED See protection G5AW Board (46") on power supply? blinking? flowchart Is energy BATL Board Saving switch on Turn switch on side of unit turned off? G4BW Board (40") G5AW Board (46") ENERGY SAVING SWITCH FIGURE 5-2. NO POWER KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
SECTION 5 - FLOW CHARTS AND DIAGRAMS NO PICTURE No Video Backlights TCON turned on? (LCD Panel) Sony logo BATL Board appears momentarily? Unplug LVDS Test patterns connector with TCON display on (LCD Panel) unit off. Turn unit screen? back on BATL Board FIGURE 5-4.
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BATL Board when wide-mode missing colors? or bars? screen? changed? TCON BATL Board (LCD Panel) Any horizontal LCD Panel lines? Any single or isolated vertical LCD Panel lines? More than 1 TCON vertical band? (LCD Panel) FIGURE 5-5. VIDEO DISTORTION KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
SCREW, +PSW M5X16 4-259-183-02 NECK (L9) (SCREWS TO ATTACH TABLE-TOP STAND TO LCD TV) (KDL-46NX725 ONLY) For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends 4-267-544-01 STAND, BASE (ML1) that you use the screws provided with the TV (KDL-40NX725 ONLY)
B Remove 6 screws from Rear Cover C Remove 1 screw from Side Jack position D Remove screws from Terminal Area position 1 from KDL-40NX725 Only 2 from KDL-46NX725Only E Remove 2 screws from Rear Cover F Remove 1 screw and release clips from AC Cover to detach from Rear Cover (Refer to “Removing the Power Cord from the Rear Cover”...
Remove the LD Board from the original LCD Panel to use on the replacement LCD Panel. A Remove 2 screws and lift-up LD Shield to detach from LCD Panel (KDL-40NX725 Only) B Disconnect 4 connectors and lift-up LD Board to detach from LCD Panel (KDL-40NX725 Only)
AFTER REPLACING THE MAIN BOARD OR THE LCD PANEL, YOU 4-256-431-11 SHEET (BAT-L METAL SIDE) MUST UPDATE THE SOFTWARE TO THE LATEST VERSION. ORDER THIS PART WHEN REPLACING THE LCD PANEL 4-265-819-11 BRACKET BOTTOM (BAT-L METAL) 4-265-817-01 BRACKET SIDE (BAT-L METAL) 2-990-421-41 SCREW, (+PSW) (M3X6) KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
HLT2 Board when removing from the LCD Panel. A Remove screws from Center Cabinet to detach from LCD Panel 3 from KDL-40NX725 Only 7 from KDL-46NX725 Only B Carefully lift-up HLT2 Board to detach from LCD Panel PWB (H)
SCREW, +PSW M5X16 (SCREWS TO ATTACH TABLE-TOP STAND TO LCD 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...
After replacing the Main Board, LCD Panel, or TCON Board, you MUST UPDATE the SOFTWARE to the latest version. Instructions for updating the software are included with the software package on the Sony Authorized Servicer Portal at http://www.sony.com/asp DISPLAY website.
Data Value or to decrease the Data Value. 7. Press MUTING then press to WRITE (Save) the changes. Figure 7-5. Sample Chassis Service Menu HOME 8. To exit service mode, press or turn the TV power off. KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
001 DEST item. DIGITAL SERVICE 001 OP DIGITAL SERVICE 000 VERS 002 MODEL <MAIN> <EXT> 001 DEST LTN/ATSC DM1.301W00AA RF:01.05 WF1.003W00AA WF:2.0.0.99 DF1.001W00AA WF:0B YM1.010W00AA CAN:X.XXX DB2.105W00AA FDlXXXX (DM1.301W00A) DD1.016W00AA WP0.521W00AA <PEM> MID:1C117081 PM1.012W00LU PID:0402000 PB1.000W00LU PNL:LTK400HF0201 PL1.011J46LUX PD1.011J46LUX POP:X.XXX KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
TV. OPTIONAL ADJUSTMENTS DESTINATION DATA VALUE All Sony TVs are set for optimal viewing performance. Refer to the CHILE/PERU LTN/ATSC following instructions if the customer requests additional adjustments. VENEZULA LTN/ATSC...
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8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 for each of the following items: 002 B_DRV 003 R_BKG 004 G_BKG 005 B_BKG 9. To save the changes, press MUTING then press HOME 10. To exit service mode, press or turn the TV power off. KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
LED display as shown below: TIMER TIMER Standby Standby POWER POWER 7. Cycle AC Power (Unplug and Plug AC Cord from the AC Outlet). The set restarts and displays the Initial Setup screen. This may take several minutes. KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
AC Cover. 2. Lift up Rear Cover with AC Cover and AC Power Cord attached. NOTE: Hold AC Power Cord while lifting up Rear Cover. Do not pull the AC Power Cord or damage the connector on the Power Board. KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
Areas with yellow have sharp edges. Use caution with these areas. Areas with red have sharp edges and are reinforced .Use caution with these areas to avoid damaging the Rear Cover. FIGURE APPENDIX B -1. KDL-40NX725 REAR COVER CAUTION POINTS KDL-40NX725/46NX725...
Areas with yellow have sharp edges. Use caution with these areas. Areas with red have sharp edges and are reinforced .Use caution with these areas to avoid damaging the Rear Cover. FIGURE APPENDIX B -2. KDL-46NX725 REAR COVER CAUTION POINTS KDL-40NX725/46NX725...