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HISTORY INFORMATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MANUAL: SERVICE MANUAL CHASSIS MODEL NAME REMOTE COMMANDER DESTINATION KDL-40VL160 RM-YD024 KDL-40VL160 RM-YD024 CANADA KDL-46VL160 RM-YD024 KDL-46VL160 RM-YD024 CANADA ORIGINAL MANUAL ISSUE DATE: 4/2009 REVISION DATE SUBJECT 4/2009 No revisions or updates are applicable at this time.
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Self Diagnosis Supported model SERVICE MANUAL CHASSIS MODEL NAME REMOTE COMMANDER DESTINATION KDL-40VL160 RM-YD024 KDL-40VL160 RM-YD024 CANADA KDL-46VL160 RM-YD024 KDL-46VL160 RM-YD024 CANADA KDL-46VL160 RM-YD024 LCD DIGITAL COLOR TELEVISION 9-883-820-01...
Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its “PLAYSTATION” is a registered trademark affiliates. and “PS3” is a trademark of Sony Computer The TV Guide On Screen system is protected Entertainment Inc. by one or more of the following United States Adobe is a registered trademark or a trademark patents 4,908,713;...
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-40VL160/46VL160 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-40VL160/46VL160...
KDL-40VL160/46VL160 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-40VL160/46VL160 Self Diagnosis SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION Supported model The units in this manual contain a self-diagnostic function. If an error occurs, the 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 STANDBY LED fl ash indicators is listed in the instruction manual for the user’s knowledge and reference.
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 LED Indicators Number of times Diagnostic Item STANDBY lamp Possible Location Description flashes Main Power 2 times Power Supply Board Main Board DC Alert 3 times Power Supply Board Panel Alert 5 times LCD Panel Main Board Backlight 6 times...
KDL-40VL160/46VL160 1-3. G4 (POWER UNIT) BOARD AND D3Z BOARD REMOVAL Disconnect 3 connectors Remove 6 screws Release board holders Disconnect 4 connectors Remove 6 screws G4 (Power Unit) Board D3Z Board 1-4. TABLE-TOP STAND AND UNDER COVER REMOVAL Gently place the TV set face down onto soft cloth...
KDL-40VL160/46VL160 1-5. AC INLET AND AC BRACKET REMOVAL AC Inlet Remove 2 screws Remove 2 screws AC Bracket Soft Cloth 1-6. SPEAKERS, UNDER BAR, SCREW CAPS, H3V BOARD, AND H4 BOARD REMOVAL Speaker Remove 2 screws from Under Bar Slide out Speaker units from Bezel...
The LVDS cable can only be installed one way. There is colored tape on the cable to determine which side is attached to the TCON and which side is attached to the BU Board. Refer to Wire Dressing Illustration on Page 32 for KDL-40VL160 models and on Page 52 for KDL-46VL160 models. Insulating Sheet (G4)
KDL-40VL160/46VL160 1-9. BAFFLES, IR GUIDE AND CLEAR PANEL REMOVAL Remove 2 screws from Baffl es (KDL-46Z4100/B & 46Z4100/S ONLY) Remove 3 screws Remove 2 screws Disconnect one connector and slide out from Bezel Baffle Clear Panel IR Guide Baffle Illumination...
KDL-40VL160/46VL160 WIRE DRESSING KDL-40VL160 ONLY LEGEND H BOARD/SPEAKER HARNESS Apply harness to Panel SIDE edge. To center Harness, position YELLOW UL tape over center of panel. Use screw on panel as Reference where center of panel is. Center of panel...
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-40VL160 ONLY LEGEND H BOARD/SPEAKER HARNESS (CONTINUED) Apply harness to Panel SIDE edge. To center Harness, position YELLOW UL tape over center of panel. Use screw on panel as Reference where center of panel is. Apply Sheet Core C over Black UL Tape on Harness (2 places).
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-40VL160 ONLY LEGEND H BOARD/SPEAKER HARNESS: LIGHTED SONY LOGO Apply LCD Tape over panel sharp edge and connect harness to Lighted Sony Logo. KDL-40VL160/46VL160...
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-40VL160 ONLY LEGEND H BOARD/SPEAKER HARNESS Apply Sheet Core C to Harness. Use BLACK UL TAPE on Harness as guide where to apply Sheet Core C. Apply LCD Tape over speaker wires. KDL-40VL160/46VL160...
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-40VL160 ONLY LEGEND COMBINATION H BOARD/SPEAKER HARNESS MAKE SURE wires are routed On SIDE of Panel. KDL-40VL160/46VL160...
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-40VL160 ONLY LEGEND MAIN HARNESS ROUTING/DRESSING Apply Sheet Core C as shown. Make sure harness wires are BELOW Top edge of panel! Center of Panel KDL-40VL160/46VL160...
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-40VL160 ONLY LEGEND MAIN HARNESS ROUTING/DRESSING (CONTINUED) Apply LCD Tape to secure Switch Assy wires to SIDE of Panel. (2 Places) KDL-40VL160/46VL160...
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-40VL160 ONLY LEGEND BALANCER BOARD CABLE ROUTING Gently push wires down to make sure Level of the wires are below the Metal panel shield case. KDL-40VL160/46VL160...
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-40VL160 ONLY LEGEND LEFT SPEAKER HARNESS DRESSING Apply Sheet Core C to Secure Main Harness to panel lower edge. Apply LCD tape to secure Left Speaker wires. DO NOT Dress speaker wires in Slide Clamp. KDL-40VL160/46VL160...
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-40VL160 ONLY LEGEND BU BOARD WIRE ROUTING/DRESSING BU-Bd Wire Routing/Dressing Dress harness in slide Clamps as shown. (2 places) KDL-40VL160/46VL160...
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-40VL160 ONLY LEGEND MAIN HARNESS ROUTING 40Z Main Harness Routing CAUTION Make sure Main Harness wires do NOT cross over Terminal Jacks (Pinch Point with Rear Cover) KDL-40VL160/46VL160...
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-40VL160 ONLY LEGEND 3P HIGH VOLTAGE CONN ASSY ROUTING KDL-40VL160/46VL160...
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-40VL160 ONLY LEGEND MAIN HARNESS, D3Z HARNESS ROUTING AND DRESSING Apply Sheet Core C as shown. Use Plastic “button” on panel as guide for tape placement. KDL-40VL160/46VL160...
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-40VL160 ONLY LEGEND LVDS CABLE ROUTING KDL-40VL160/46VL160...
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-40VL160 ONLY LEGEND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR MDF-61 CONNECTOR STEP1: ALIGN CONNECTOR STEP3: PUSH DOWN ON BLACK STEP2: INSTALL CONNECTOR LOCK TAB TO SEAT CONNECTOR. WHEN CONNECTOR IS SEATED IT WILL “CLICK” INTO PLACE. “HRS” LOGO WILL BE VISIBLE WHEN STEP4: PULL LOCK BLACK LOCK CONNECTOR IS PROPERLY LOCKED.
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-40VL160 ONLY LEGEND HIGH VOLTAGE MDF-61 WIRE ROUTING a l l o i t i l A t t u i f n “ . ” s . y l i l S t a l e r i...
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-40VL160 ONLY LEGEND 2P AC INLET Apply Sheet Core C as shown. KDL-40VL160/46VL160...
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-40VL160 ONLY LEGEND BEZEL GROUNDING WIRE KDL-40VL160/46VL160...
KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-46VL160 ONLY LEGEND H BOARD/SPEAKER HARNESS Apply harness to Panel SIDE edge. To center Harness, position YELLOW UL tape over center of panel. Use screw on panel bottom as Reference where center of panel is. Center of panel KDL-40VL160/46VL160...
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-46VL160 ONLY LEGEND H BOARD/SPEAKER HARNESS (CONTINUED) Apply harness to Panel SIDE edge. To center Harness, position YELLOW UL tape over center of panel. Use screw on panel as Reference where center of panel is. Apply Sheet Core C over Black UL Tape on Harness (2 places).
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-46VL160 ONLY LEGEND H BOARD/SPEAKER HARNESS: LIGHTED SONY LOGO Apply LCD Tape over panel sharp edge and connect harness to Lighted Sony Logo. KDL-40VL160/46VL160...
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-46VL160 ONLY LEGEND COMBINATION H BOARD/SPEAKER HARNESS Apply Sheet Core C to Harness. Use BLACK UL TAPE on Harness as guide where to apply Sheet Core C. H3V-Bd MAKE SURE wires are routed on SIDE of Panel. KDL-40VL160/46VL160...
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-46VL160 ONLY LEGEND COMBINATION H BOARD/SPEAKER HARNESS: H3 BOARD ROUTING Apply LCD Tape to secure Wires to SIDE of panel. Use UL tape and split in harness as a guide where to place LCD Tape. KDL-40VL160/46VL160...
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-46VL160 ONLY LEGEND MAIN HARNESS ROUTING/DRESSING Apply LCD Tape to secure Switch Assy wires to SIDE of Panel. (2 Places) KDL-40VL160/46VL160...
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-46VL160 ONLY LEGEND MAIN HARNESS ROUTING/DRESSING (CONTINUED) Apply Sheet Core C as shown. KDL-40VL160/46VL160...
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-46VL160 ONLY LEGEND BU BOARD WIRE ROUTING AND DRESSING BU-Bd Wire Routing & Dressing Dress harness in slide Clamps as shown. (2 places) KDL-40VL160/46VL160...
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-46VL160 ONLY LEGEND 13P HARNESS DRESSING 13P Harness Dress Dress 13P Conn Assy in Slide Clamp as shown. Apply Sheet Core C Tape to Cable as shown. Make sure wires have Slack between connector and Sheet Core C tape.
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-46VL160 ONLY LEGEND BU BOARD WIRE ROUTING AND DRESSING CAUTION POINT Keep Area in Red Box CLEAR of any Cables. Connector needs to be CLEAR to Plug in JIG CONNECTOR. KDL-40VL160/46VL160...
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-46VL160 ONLY LEGEND BALANCER BOARD CABLE ROUTING Gently push wires down to make sure Level of the wires are below the Metal panel shield case. Apply Sheet Core C as shown. KDL-40VL160/46VL160...
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-46VL160 ONLY LEGEND LEFT SPEAKER HARNESS DRESSING Apply LCD tape to secure Left Speaker wires. NOTE: LEFT Speaker wires are NOT dressed in slide clamp. KDL-40VL160/46VL160...
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-46VL160 ONLY LEGEND MAIN HARNESS ROUTING CAUTION Make sure Main Harness wires do NOT cross over Terminal Jacks (Pinch Point with Rear Cover) KDL-40VL160/46VL160...
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-46VL160 ONLY LEGEND 2P HIGH VOLTAGE CONN ASSY ROUTING KDL-40VL160/46VL160...
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-46VL160 ONLY LEGEND MAIN HARNESS, D3Z HARNESS AND AC INLET ROUTING AND DRESSING Apply Sheet Core C as shown. Place Sheet Core C adjacent to LCD Tape on D3Z Harness. DO NOT place Sheet Core C on top LCD Tape.
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-46VL160 ONLY LEGEND LVDS CABLE ROUTING KDL-40VL160/46VL160...
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 KDL-46VL160 ONLY LEGEND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR MDF-61 CONNECTOR STEP1: ALIGN CONNECTOR STEP3: PUSH DOWN ON BLACK STEP2: INSTALL CONNECTOR LOCK TAB TO SEAT CONNECTOR. WHEN CONNECTOR IS SEATED IT WILL “CLICK” INTO PLACE. STEP4: PULL LOCK BLACK LOCK TAB IN DIRECTION INDICATED ON...
KDL-40VL160/46VL160 SECTION 2: SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS 2-1. VIEWING SERVICE ADJUSTMENT DATA SERVICE There are no adjustments necessary for these models. All data has COLOR ADJ 00100 been set for optimal viewing for our customers. The following sections R_DRV are for informational purposes only.
KDL-40VL160/46VL160 2-4. USING THE REMOTE COMMANDER TO TV POWER VIEW SERVICE DATA Use the buttons on the Remote Commander to access the service menu items and adjust the data values. 1. Access Service Mode. Press the following buttons on the Remote Commander within a...
KDL-40VL160/46VL160 SECTION 3: DIAGRAMS 3-1. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION G4 (POWER UNIT) BOARD Illumination Module SWITCH UNIT (Contains H1 Board) 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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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 REFERENCE INFORMATION Terminal name of semiconductors in silk screen printed circuit ( RESISTOR CAPACITOR : RN METAL FILM : TA TANTALUM Circuit Device Printed symbol Terminal name : RC SOLID : PS STYROL Collector Transistor : FPRD NONFLAMMABLE CARBON...
(SCREWS TO ATTACH TABLE-TOP STAND TO TV) A-1728-138-A TABLE-TOP STAND (SVC) ASSY (L-V) [9-13] For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that (KDL-46VL160 ONLY) you use the screws provided with the TV. NOTE: The Table-Top Stand Assy PN’s listed above include packaging) CAUTION: These screws cannot be used to secure the TV to Wall Mount Brackets.
[ASSEMBLY INCLUDES] REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION [ASSEMBLY INCLUDES] 4-2. CHASSIS (Check the Sony Electronics Service Information website for any additional service related issues for this model.) KDL-40VL160 ONLY 8-597-661-00 TUNER, FSS BTF-CA422T 1-474-089-11 G4 BOARD (POWER UNIT), COMPLETE 7-682-948-01...
REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION [ASSEMBLY INCLUDES] 4-3. CONNECTORS 1-835-185-11 CONNECTOR ASSY (Check the Sony Electronics Service Information website for any additional service related issues for this model.) 1-835-264-12 (LVDS) LEAD WIRE WITH CONNECTOR (KDL-40VL160 ONLY) 2-580-591-01 SCREW, +PSW M3X5 1-835-433-11...
PART NO. DESCRIPTION [ASSEMBLY INCLUDES] 4-4. BEZEL ASSEMBLY AND LCD PANEL KDL-40VL160 ONLY (Check the Sony Electronics Service Information website for any additional service related issues for this model.) X-2349-469-1 BEZEL ASSY (40G) [152-154] (KDL-40VL160 ONLY) SERIAL RANGE 8,000,001 TO 8,100,000 ONLY...
See Appendix A: Encryption Key Components in the back of this manual. 4-5. SCREW LEGEND (Check the Sony Electronics Service Information website for any additional service related issues for this model.) KDL-40VL160 DESCRIPTION REMARKS...
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160 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-40VL160/46VL160 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-40VL160/46VL160 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-40VL160/46VL160 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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1-216-049-11 RES-CHIP 1/10W R6635 1-216-049-11 RES-CHIP 1/10W R6756 1-218-823-11 METAL CHIP 0.50% 1/10W R6700 1-216-793-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W (KDL-40VL160 ONLY) R6701 1-216-809-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R6756 1-211-991-11 METAL CHIP 0.50% 1/10W (KDL-46VL160 ONLY) R6702 1-216-809-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R6757 1-218-871-11 METAL CHIP 0.50% 1/10W...
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PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES R6795 1-216-841-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R6796 1-218-823-11 METAL CHIP 0.50% 1/10W IC301 6-600-680-01 PHOTO DIODE BH1690FVC-TR (KDL-40VL160 ONLY) R6796 1-211-991-11 METAL CHIP 0.50% 1/10W TRANSISTOR (KDL-46VL160 ONLY) Q301 6-551-815-01 TRANSISTOR UNR52A1G0LS0 R6797 1-216-829-11 METAL CHIP 4.7K...
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2-678-266-01 BAG, PROTECTION (SCREWS TO ATTACH TABLE-TOP STAND TO TV) (KDL-46VL160 ONLY) For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that 3-287-548-11 BAG, PROTECTION (STAND) you use the screws provided with the TV. CAUTION: These screws cannot be used to secure the TV to...
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.