HISTORY INFORMATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MANUAL: SERVICE MANUAL GN1S CHASSIS ORIGINAL MANUAL ISSUE DATE: 02/2015 Segment: SE2N Version Date Subject 02/2015 Original manual issue. LCD TV 9-888-173-A1...
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SERVICE MANUAL GN1S CHASSIS Segment: SE2N LCD TV 9-888-173-A1...
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 identified in this manual.
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Les composants identifi es par une trame et par une marque 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. Les reglages de circuit dont l’importance est critique pour la securite du fonctionnement sont identifi es dans le present manuel.
Protect the panel from ESD to avoid damaging the electronic circuit (C-MOS). 10) It is recommended not to exceed 1 hour of Power-On nor Burn-in period with LCD panel face down condition, in repair activity. KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
7. Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, “metallized” knobs, screws, and all other exposed metal parts for AC leakage. Check leakage as described below. 8. For safety reasons, repairing the Power board and/or Inverter board is prohibited. KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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Try both 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). KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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Figure 5: LF logo on circuit board Handling the FLEXIBLE FLAT CABLE (FFC) When you insert / pull out FFC, please grasp a reinforcement board and main < Insertion> <Pull out> body of FFC KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
Amber Failure Red Blinking The number of LED blinking indicates cause of failure. Amber/Green Error of panel ID Blinking:0.5sec Amber/ 0.5sec Green Blinking Amber Software Updating Blinking: 1sec On / 1sec Off Blinking KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
Press the Channel 7 => Channel 0 . Exiting the Self-diagnostic screen To exit the Self Diagnostic screen, turn off the power to the TV by pressing the POWER button on the remote or the POWER button on the TV. KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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Error name LED flashings Error count 0- indicates no error was detected. 1- indicates an error was detected. Panel operation time by hour (MAX:65535) Boot count (MAX:65535) Total operation time by hour (MAX:65535) KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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• Items marked " * " are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service. Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items. Note: About the rear cover disassembly method, please refer to “APPENDIX-2”. KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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STAND BASE S STAND METAL L S STAND METAL R S SCREW, SCREW, REAR COVER +PSW +PSW SCREW M4X12 M4X12 +BVTP AC ADAPTOR 3X10 SCREW LABEL, UNDER TERMINAL +BVTP 3X10 POWER SUPPLY CORD FOOT,STAND FOOT,STAND KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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METAL L M STAND METAL R M REAR COVER FOOT,STAND SCREW, +PSW FOOT,STAND AC ADAPTOR M4X12 SCREW, LABEL, UNDER TERMINAL +PSW M4X12 POWER SUPPLY CORD SCREW SCREW +BVTP FOOT,STAND +BVTP FOOT,STAND 3X10 3X10 KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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STAND BASE ML STAND METAL L ML FOOT, REAR COVER SCREW, +PSW STAND SCREW, M4X12 STAND +PSW M4X12 METAL R SCREW AC ADAPTOR +BVTP FOOT,STAND LABEL, UNDER TERMINAL 3X10 POWER SUPPLY CORD FOOT,STAND FOOT,STAND KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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1) Turn on the main power switch to place this set in standby mode. 2) Press the buttons on the remote commander as follows, and entering service mode. i+ (info) 3) Service mode display. 4) After entering service mode, then turn off the power switch. KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
Select YES if input data is correct. Select NO if input data is incorrect. Note : * The font color of SERIAL NUMBER is change to orange Press <Enter> to save answer. after YES is selected. KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
Note : * The font color of NO is change to black when it is selected. 2) Press button on Remote to select character. Remote Commander Note : * The font color of SERIAL NUMBER is white after NO is selected. KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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Note :* The font color of MODEL NAME Note: *The font color of NO is change to is white after NO is selected. black when it is selected. KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
ADJUSTMENT WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT 1) Press button on Remote to enter White Balance Adjustment. Remote Commander 2) Press button to to change intended Color Temp adjustment.(Cool , Neutral and Warm) Remote Commander KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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R/G/B Offset setting around Low luminance Adjustment (Default Value 0) 4) After adjustment completed go to Data Save and press until it shows “W/B” and press enter. Press Press Enter Data is Saved KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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Return to original WB data To perform Recall data, go to Recall Data and press until it shows “W/B” and press enter. Press Press Enter Reset R/G/B gain & offset to default KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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WB data AC Off and ON is needed after Recall data.(For function 6(ii)). Short time flicker (White pattern changes 3 times) can be observed to verify the Copy Data operation is working. KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
Light Source Board Panel AC Adaptor Speaker Unit LS Harness Main Harness Speaker Harness FFC Cable K-Board Most likely defective part Secondary possible defective part B* Board Type Size PAN ASIA,AMERICA EUROPE 32” 40” KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
B* Board Type Size PAN ASIA,AMERICA EUROPE 32” Note : TV must be power OFF condition before unplug any of the FFC/FPC/wire/cable from the board. 40” -> This is to prevent possibility circuit damage happen. KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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BA JL6017. 12V? B-Board Check voltage at JL006 Change B- Check LVDS B* Board Type board Size PAN ASIA,AMERICA EUROPE 32” 40” After checking, take note of NG condition & change B board KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
+ve probe is touching the needle. Adaptor Take out adaptor and check the output voltage. Change B-board 19V – 19.5V? (Refer Figure 1) Figure 1: How to check adaptor’s output voltage. Change adaptor KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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F4000 broken, Audio IC problem, to CN4001 Replace F4000 IC4001 damage & perform AC OFF - ON No 3x blinking Change B* board B* Board Type Size DONE PAN ASIA,AMERICA EUROPE 32” 40” KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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Panel or O-Cell Issue *O-Cell or *Panel Module Cable (FFC) Cable Issue * O-Cell or Panel Module replacement depends on service capabilities 5x Blinking Still Happens B* Board Type Size PAN ASIA,AMERICA EUROPE 32” 40” KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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ON (before go to 6x blinking) Check voltage at CL9003 SW issue 0.5V – 1.3V Install board on another panel Change board B* Board Type Panel issue Size PAN ASIA,AMERICA EUROPE 32” 40” KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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CN4505 & perform AC OFF - ON No connectivity of F4501 7x blinking & F4501 OK F4501 broken, Audio IC problem, Replace F4501 IC4505 damage No 7x blinking Change KK board DONE KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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Driver Problem Problem Problem Still No Picture Change Panel Replace B-Board Module* or O-Cell* Picture OK Picture OK B* Board Type Size PAN ASIA,AMERICA EUROPE Panel or O-Cell B-Board Issue Issue 32” 40” KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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“Analog RF No Sound” No Sound? HDMI Audio Refer “HDMI Audio No Sound” No Sound? USB Audio Refer “USB Audio No Sound” No Sound? Scart In/Out (BE board only) Refer “Scart (In/Out) No Sound” No Sound? KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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No Sound No connectivity of F4000 Check fuse connectivity F4500 broken at F4000 F4000 OK No Sound Audio IC problem IC4000 damage Change B-Board B* Board Type Size PAN ASIA,AMERICA EUROPE 32” 40” DONE KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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No Sound Sound Headphone problem Use another Headphone No Sound & Headphone OK HP IC (IC4000) or Main IC (IC5000) problem Change B*-board B* Board Type Size PAN ASIA,AMERICA EUROPE DONE 32” 40” KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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No Sound & Speaker / Headphone OK Main IC (IC5000) or No Sound Audio IC (IC4001/IC4505) or HP IC (IC4000) problem B* Board Type Change B*-board Size PAN ASIA,AMERICA EUROPE 32” 40” DONE KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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HDMI source, OK? Change HDMI source/channel No Sound Refer “Speaker No Sound” Raster sound, OK? Refer “HDMI Problem” HDMI Playback, OK? B* Board Type Change B*-board Size PAN ASIA,AMERICA EUROPE 32” 40” DONE KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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UI setting, OK? Correct UI setting 32” (Music, Video) 40” *Confirm with OSD on bottom panel, if playback not support. No Sound Change B*-board *Please refer to IM for detail supported USB audio format. DONE KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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Replace at F4500/F4501 F4500/F4501 No Sound & F4500/F4501 OK No Sound & F4500/F4501 OK Audio IC problem, IC4505 damage Change B- Board DONE B* Board Type Size PAN ASIA,AMERICA EUROPE 32” 40” KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
Problem Problem OK Condition : No part short-circuited * OK Condition : No solder splash can be seen NG Condition : Solder splash can be seen NG Condition : Part short-circuited KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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Problem Problem OK Condition : No solder splash can be seen OK Condition : No part short-circuited NG Condition : Solder splash can be seen NG Condition : Part short-circuited KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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TROUBLE SHOOTING 3-8-15. HDMI No Sound Output FA (HDMI Problem) B* Board Type Size PAN ASIA,AMERICA EUROPE 32” 40” KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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TROUBLE SHOOTING 3-9. MHL 3-9-1. MHL No Picture Basic Checking (MHL) B* Board Type Size PAN ASIA,AMERICA EUROPE 32” 40” KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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TROUBLE SHOOTING 3-9-2. MHL Failure Analysis Flow Main Flow Chart (MHL) B* Board Type Size EUROPE ASIA,AMERICA 32” 40” KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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TROUBLE SHOOTING 3-9-3. MHL Failure Analysis Flow MHL_SENSE FA Flow (MHL) B* Board Type Size PAN ASIA,AMERICA EUROPE 32” 40” KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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TROUBLE SHOOTING 3-9-4. MHL Failure Analysis Flow MHL_CBL_DET FA Flow (MHL) B* Board Type Size PAN ASIA,AMERICA EUROPE 32” 40” KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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TROUBLE SHOOTING 3-9-5. MHL Failure Analysis Flow- VBUS FA Flow (MHL) B* Board Type Size PAN ASIA,AMERICA EUROPE 32” 40” KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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TROUBLE SHOOTING 3-9-6. MHL Failure Analysis Flow- CBUS FA Flow (MHL) B* Board Type Size PAN ASIA,AMERICA EUROPE 32” 40” KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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TROUBLE SHOOTING 3-9-7. MHL Failure Analysis Flow- I2C FA Flow (MHL) B* Board Type Size PAN ASIA,AMERICA EUROPE 32” 40” KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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3-9-8. MHL Failure Analysis Flow- TMDS Line FA Flow (MHL) 3-9-9. MHL No Charging-Main Flow Chart (MHL) B* Board Type B* Board Type Size Size PAN ASIA,AMERICA EUROPE PAN ASIA,AMERICA EUROPE 32” 32” 40” 40” KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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TROUBLE SHOOTING 3-9-10. MHL No Charging- VBUS FA Flow (MHL) B* Board Type Size PAN ASIA,AMERICA EUROPE 32” 40” KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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TROUBLE SHOOTING 3-9-11. MHL No Charging- MHL_SENSE FA Flow (MHL) B* Board Type Size PAN ASIA,AMERICA EUROPE 32” 40” KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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TROUBLE SHOOTING 3-9-12. MHL No Charging- MHL_CBL_DET FA Flow (MHL) B* Board Type Size PAN ASIA,AMERICA EUROPE 32” 40” KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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TROUBLE SHOOTING 3-10. TUNER 3-10-1. No Sound: Tuner (Tuner) This troubleshooting is only for Analog No Sound with normal picture Only RF tuner input? Please refer Audio Check IC5000 (SoC) troubleshooting KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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12V LNB Voltage Checking 12V at JL1026 = 12V? For AEP-T2S2,, PA_T2, CH For TW & LA-ATSC LA-ISDB(BR/AR) and LA-T2(COL) only (MX/UC) only Refer Analog Tuning Refer Digital Tuning 1 Refer Digital Tuning 2 KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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EUROPE 32” 40” Check part mounting condition for analog control Noisy Picture quality is noisy? line “IFOUTN1, IFOUTP1, IFAGC1” Not Noisy Please re-upgrade Firmware (PKG), Check again Picture quality? Done (End) Change B-board KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
Confirm UEC of digital RF by Service mode Check IC5000 (SoC) If UEC > 0 Check part mounting condition for digital data line “IFOUTN1, IFOUTP1, IFAGC1” Please re-upgrade Firmware (PKG), Check again Picture quality? Done (End) Change board KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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Confirm UEC of digital RF by Service mode Check IC5000 (SoC) If UEC > 0 Check part mounting condition for digital data line “DEMOD_TSCLK, DEMOD_TSDATA” Please re-upgrade Firmware (PKG), Check again Picture quality? Done (End) Change board KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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BE board) or (Pin (Switch Unit) 27, CN9700 in BA B* Board Type board) Size PAN ASIA,AMERICA EUROPE 32” 40” *Check Change Switch Unit Pin 1 Voltage Level in CN1 (switch unit) Change B-board KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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Confirm Harness connection Harness loose connection OK on B-Board and HKK Board Change Harness Harness NG Change HKK board HKK board NG B* Board Type Size PAN ASIA,AMERICA EUROPE 32” Change B-board 40” KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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Part Knock Off Check CI Detection Pin Change B Board *Important: Please use a known good CICAM IC7000 or Main IC NG Main IC NG for testing Change B Board Change B Board KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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3.3V Check IC7001 Pin 17 3.3V 3.3V Check IC7002/IC7003 IC7002/IC7003 NG Check USB 5V Pin 4 Change B Board IC7005/IC7001 NG Change B Board B* Board Type Size PAN ASIA,AMERICA EUROPE 32” 40” KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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Check if TV has MAC Address T7000 or Main IC NG Change a good cable Set-up Network setup Change B Board Invalid MAC Address Change B Board B* Board Type Size PAN ASIA,AMERICA EUROPE 32” 40” KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
TROUBLE SHOOTING 3-16. Wifi-MODULE 3-16-1. Main Flow (Wifi-Module) START Does WiFi function Open Detail turned on at TV? - Turn On WiFi Device Can Open Detail Be Connected? - Hardware Defect KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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SETUP -> Wi-Fi SETUP -> Network WiFi Direct TV UI: HOME -> SETTINGS -> Change WiFi Module SYSTEM SETTING -> WiFi Direct Setting SETUP -> Wi-Fi SETUP -> Wi-Fi DIRECT Open Detail WiFi Module - Hardware Defect KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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Change harness between Bxx board Main Harness and WiFi Check Input Power, Change Bxx is it 5V? board TP: VCC B* Board Type Size PAN ASIA,AMERICA EUROPE Change Wi-Fi module Wi-Fi module 32” 40” KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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Pull Out the AC plug and wait 10 second (considering the charge of AC adaptor). Press and hold the side Power Key for 5 seconds and re-insert the AC plug at the same time. KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...
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THE AC PLUG DURING THIS STATE. After 1-2 minutes, LED blinking will finish. Please press <Power> key. If “SONY” Logo displays the screen and LED is turn to GREEN, Software update is success!! Pull out the USB pen drive from TV.
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Screw type and qty to disassemble RC Screw 32” 40” 48” type 8 pcs 12 pcs 12 pcs 8 pcs 8 pcs 8 pcs # SE2/N rear cover can be disassembled without detach stand. 2. Disassembly Rear Cover KDL-32R500C, 505C, 507C, 40/48R510C, 550C, 555C, 557C...