Training Manual

KDL52XBR10

EX2S/EX2WM Direct-View LCD Television Chassis

Circuit Description and Troubleshooting Guide

MODELS: KDL46XBR10
KDL52XBR10
Course : CTV-62
 Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Introduction ..................................................... 1 Media Receiver .................................................................... 7
Overview.......................................................................... 1 Wireless HD Module Replacement................................ 10
Features .......................................................................... 1 Media Receiver .................................................................. 10
Full HD 1080 Panel.............................................................. 1 Wireless HD Module Pairing .............................................. 15
240HZ Motionflow™ ............................................................ 1 Troubleshooting ............................................................. 16
Super Slim Design ............................................................... 1 Remote Control RF Module ............................................... 16
Edge LED Backlighting ..................................................... 2
Chapter 3 – Overall Circuit Description ........................... 19
Enhanced Cross Media Bar (XMB)...................................... 2
Overview........................................................................ 19
Internet Connectivity ............................................................ 2
Overall Block Diagram ................................................... 19
USB2.0 Input ....................................................................... 2
Media Receiver .................................................................. 19
HDMI 1.3.............................................................................. 2
Monitor ............................................................................... 19
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) ..................................... 2
Circuit Board and Component Views ................................. 19
xvYCC ..................................................................................... 2
Deep Color .............................................................................. 2 Chapter 4 – Media Receiver Circuit Description ............. 23
Bravia® Sync ....................................................................... 3 Overview........................................................................ 23
Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) ................................... 3 Circuit descriptions ............................................................ 23
Digital Media Port ................................................................ 3 BUB Board ......................................................................... 23
Digital Media Extender (DMEX) ........................................... 3 Analog Sources ..................................................................... 23
Interactive Program Guide (IPG) ......................................... 3 Digital Sources ...................................................................... 23
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) ................................ 3 Audio Output ......................................................................... 23
TV MICRO ............................................................................ 23
Chapter 2 – Wireless Features............................................ 4
Power Supply..................................................................... 25
Overview.......................................................................... 4
Wireless Module ................................................................ 25
Millimeter Wave RF ......................................................... 4
RF Remote ........................................................................ 25
Wireless HD Module ........................................................ 5
H1B Board ......................................................................... 25
Wireless “Pairing” ................................................................ 7
H3B Board ......................................................................... 25
Remote Control RF Module Replacement....................... 7 H5B Board ......................................................................... 25

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Chapter 5 – Monitor Circuit Description .......................... 26
Overview........................................................................ 26
Circuit descriptions ............................................................ 26
QTM Board ........................................................................ 26
BE Micro ............................................................................... 26
Video Data ............................................................................ 26
Audio Data ............................................................................ 26
Wireless Module ................................................................ 26
RF Remote Module............................................................ 26
GD1 Board ......................................................................... 26
Reverse Panel Drive...................................................... 28
Troubleshooting ............................................................. 29
Audio.................................................................................. 29
Video.................................................................................. 29

Chapter 6 – Power Supplies and Protection ................... 32

Overview........................................................................ 32
Media Receiver Power....................................................... 32
Protection........................................................................... 32
Standby Power ...................................................................... 34
Primary Power ...................................................................... 34
LED Inverter .......................................................................... 34
Protection........................................................................... 34
Troubleshooting ............................................................. 36
Backlight Troubleshooting.................................................. 39
With 6X Shutdown ................................................................ 39
With No Shutdown ................................................................ 39

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Overview The customer has the option of changing the settings of the Motion
Enhancement and Motion Compensation circuits to smooth the “judder”
The EX2S/EX2WM chassis is the top of the line model for the 2009 Sony inherent with 24-frame film-based content or keep the judder for a film-like
Bravia® LCD televisions. It has several new breakthrough features which experience.
cause it to stand out from the other television models of the year.
2 models of televisions fall into this chassis category. They are the Super Slim Design
KDL46XBR10 and KDL52XBR10 which are designed as monitor display The use of LED’s along the bottom edge of the LCD panel along with
devices. A separate media receiver with an integrated NTSC/ATSC tuner new circuit board designs and mounting allows for the creation of an
is used to connect all external devices to the LCD monitor. Transmission exceptionally slim television. The depth of the panel varies from 15.8mm
of the video and audio content is accomplished by using a wireless (0.622”) at the top, 40.3mm (1.59”) at the rear cover and 57.3mm (2.26”)
transmitter on the media receiver to a wireless receiver on the monitor. at the bottom where the speakers are housed.
The media receiver and monitor communicate with each other via a bi-
directional wireless RF receiver/transmitter. The traditional backlighting
method utilizing fluorescent lamps has been replaced with an array of
LED’s along the bottom of the LCD panel assembly.

Features
Several new features are introduced in the EX2S/EX2WM chassis models
along with some carryovers from the previous year.

Full HD 1080 Panel

Both models have a 1920 X 1080 native resolution panel. All video signals
exit the video process circuits with resolution of 1080p 60HZ. The RGB
resolution is 10-bit to provide 1,024 levels of gray scale for improved
picture resolution.

240HZ Motionflow™
A frame-quadrupling circuit utilizing proprietary circuitry and algorithms is
able to capture and compare the movement from one frame to another. By
anticipating the location of a moving object, an additional frame is inserted
to increase the frame refresh rate from 60HZ to 240HZ. The result is an
exceptionally smooth picture during fast moving objects and scenes.
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Edge LED Backlighting USB2.0 Input

High-intensity LED’s strategically placed along the bottom edge of the This feature was available in selected 2008 models and allowed the
LCD panel along and a wave guide diffuser plate tht disperses the light to viewing of JPEG formatted pictures and playback of MP3 audio files. The
allow for a dramatic reduction of the depth of the television. media content has been expanded this year to allow playback of MPEG2
format video content.
Bravia Wireless HD
All video and audio content is transmitted from the media receiver to HDMI 1.3
the monitor via a 60GHZ millimeter wave radio frequency which allows
adequate bandwidth for full 1080p un-compressed video content. This This new version of HDMI introduces several new enhancements and
frequency allows for minimal interference from other wireless devices in features and the EXS/EX2WM chassis supports 3 of the new features.
the area.
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)
Enhanced Cross Media Bar (XMB) A standardized protocol for the control of consumer electronics devices
A new graphics user interface with rich 3-D graphics allows the user to allows for communication and control via the HDMI cable on products that
customize the setup of the television and to access various adjustments have this feature. Any brand of electronic equipment that is CEC compliant
and control of optional devices. Optional external devices can also be can communicate with another to generate operational commands. The
detected and displayed. One example is when a USB storage device is Bravia Sync feature uses the CEC format to control other Sony devices
plugged into the USB2.0 side input that contains JPEG format photos. in the system.
The detection of the device will appear in the XMB graphics icons along
with thumbnail views of the photos stored on the device. The photos can xvYCC
be viewed individually or be displayed as a slide show.
The previous color bandwidth limitations applied for compatibility with
analog signals are no longer present with digital signals. This allows for
Internet Connectivity 1.8 times more colors.
Once available as an optional device to connect to the television, this
feature is now an integral part of the product. The rear of the media receiver Deep Color
contains an Ethernet port to connect to a high speed network. Access to
online music and video through partnered websites is possible. The previous HDMI specifications limited the RGB sample level to 24-bit.
Deep Color expands this up to 48-bit giving the ability to generate a color
Personalized “widgets” are small applications that can be placed on the depth of 2.8 trillion levels.
screen and accessed with the touch of a button to bring up programming
such as weather, stocks and sports information.

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Bravia® Sync Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)

By utilizing the CEC feature of HDMI 1.3, this feature allows the customer An industry standard networking protocol has been developed by leading
to easily control the various Sony devices within their home entertainment manufacturers to allow other devices such as a compatible computer
system provided that all of the other devices have this feature included. to communicate with the television via an Ethernet connection to your
home network. This gives the ability to view photos, audio and movie
Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) content directly from your computer via the network. Future plans include
the ability to download software updates for the television via the home
By monitoring the overall level of the video signal, the backlights are network.
dynamically controlled and reduced during low light level scenes to
enhance the contrast ratio.

Digital Media Port

This port allows for the hookup of optional devices that provide an interface
with digital media products such as MP3 players and video cameras.

Digital Media Extender (DMEX)

A USB 1.0 port is provided to supply a digital connection path to control
optional modules such as the BRAVIA DVD Link and BRAVIA Wireless
Link. Devices connected will automatically appear on the XMB menu.

Interactive Program Guide (IPG)

An interactive guide is included to provide continuously updated program
information at no charge to the customer. The guide (provided by TV
Guide) is part of the XMB graphics feature. Program material is updated
from the local PBS station when the television is off.

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Overview Note the significant increase in bits-per-second when using the 60GHZ
band. Higher transmit power is allowed because 60GHZ is absorbed at
One of the several new features found in the EX2S/EX2WM chassis is the a greater rate by the oxygen in the air. This provides several advantages
use of wireless transmission for audio and video content. There is also RF such as reduction of interference from other devices, increased security
remote controlling between the media receiver and the display panel. from detection by other devices and a reduction in interference from other
While wireless RF transmission systems have been around since the 60GHZ devices.
invention of radio, the transmission of full 1920 X 1080p uncompressed Another advantage of this frequency spectrum is the directional nature
video along with 5.1 channel audio has presented a challenge. Many of the RF energy. 2 to 5GHZ radio frequencies tend to be more omni-
homes have other wireless devices in operation such as cordless phones directional which is suitable for wireless telephones and computer
and wireless networks. Broadcasting uncompressed video and audio networking devices. The wireless transmitter used in the KDL46/52XBR10
information without any interruptions is a challenge when operating near models uses a dynamically steerable narrow beam which can be directed
these frequencies. to the transmit and receive antennas of the devices. The term used for
the device that transmits is “source” while the receiving device is referred
Millimeter Wave RF to as “sink”.
Access to a license exempt 7GHZ band falling between 57 and 64GHZ Since 60GHZ does not penetrate solid objects very well it is important
was released by the FCC back in 2001. This extremely high frequency to maintain a line of sight between the source and sink device with the
and range allows for several significant advantages over Ultra Wideband narrow beam. The steerable antenna allows for this and can manipulate
and 802.11 compliant transmissions. Table 2-1 illustrates the advantage the beam to bounce off of walls, ceilings and floors as needed. An example
of using this frequency band. of this feature is illustrated in Figure 2-1.

MAXIMUM
CHANNEL EFFECTIVE DATA
BANDWIDTH TRANSMIT POWER RATE

UWB 520MHZ 0.4mW 80Mbs

802.11 40MHZ 160mW 1,100Mbs

60GHZ 2,500MHZ 8000mW 25,000Mbs

TABLE 2-1
WIRELESS TRANSMISSION COMPARISONS

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Wireless HD Module
Figure 2-2 illustrates the wireless module used for the source (transmit)
side in the medial receiver unit. Audio and video information is received
via a LVDS connection to the processing circuits. The RF processor and
transmitter modulates the LVDS information to the RF carrier. The small
copper colored perforated plate is the steerable antenna system.

ANTENNA
ELECTRONICALLY RF RX/TX
RF TRANSMITTER
LVDS RX/TX
LVDS RECEIVER
STEERABLE ANTENNA
FIGURE 2-2
WIRELESS MODULE

Wireless Circuit Description

In Figure 2-3 a block diagram of the wireless systems used in this chassis
is shown. The media receiver functions as the source device and the
monitor as the sink device. The LVDS transmitter located on the BUB
board sends the necessary information to the wireless transmit module.
NOTE: Even though the only connection between the BUB board and
wireless module is a LVDS cable, some of the cable lines are used for
B+, ground, audio I2S information, and I2C communications. Most of the
LVDS lines carry the RGB video information.
The wireless sink module receives the information from the media receiver
and sends the information to the QTM board on the monitor as an LVDS
signal. Data, control and audio information is separated from the video
information and processed accordingly.

FIGURE 2-1
WIRELESS STEERING
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TRANSMITTER RECEIVER

LVDS COMPONENTS

PANEL 12V
GROUND
I²C DATA
LVDS TX LVDS RX TX0~4 EVEN LVDS TX LVDS RX
TX0-4 ODD
TX EVEN CLOCK
TX ODD CLOCK
I²S DATA AND CLOCK
SPDIF (NOT USED)
WIRELESS MODULE WIRELESS MODULE
(SOURCE) (SINK)

SUB RF REMOTE RF REMOTE BE

MICRO MODULE MODULE MICRO

BUB QTM

MEDIA RECEIVER MONITOR

FIGURE 2-3
WIRELESS CIRCUITS BLOCK DIAGRAM
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Remote Control RF
The sub micro located on the BUB board of the media receiver sends
commands to the RF remote module via a UART bus. The same holds
true for the BE micro located on the QTM board on the monitor. Both
microprocessor and RF remote modules can send or receive data.

Wireless “Pairing”
LIFT 2 RETAINING CLIPS ON
In order to keep other devices using the same or similar wireless BOTTOM TO RELEASE FRONT
frequencies from interfering with each other, both the wireless and RF PANEL AND POSITION AS SHOWN

remote modules are paired together. The wireless modules are paired by
recognizing each other’s MAC address while the RF remote modules are
paired by handshaking an encryption code. If one or both of the wireless
or RF remote modules are changed, they must be paired once again.
This procedure is performed in the service menu and will be described in
further detail later in this chapter.

Remote Control RF Module Replacement

This section explains the removal procedure for the Wireless RF Module.
It is relatively simple for the media receiver and more time consuming for
the monitor.
RF MODULE
Media Receiver SECURED BY 1
SCREW AND CLIP
Remove the top cover and front panel as illustrated in the service manual.
Position the front panel as illustrated in Figure 2-4. The RF remote module
is secured by 1 screw and retaining clip. Once the replacement module is
installed, perform the pairing procedure explained on Page 9.

FIGURE 2-4
MEDIA RECEIVER RF MODULE REMOVAL
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Monitor Following the illustration in Figure 2-6, remove the indicated screws
securing the bracket. Flip the bracket over to expose the RF module.
Remove the stand (if installed) and the rear cover of the monitor as
instructed in the service manual. The monitor must be laying face-down REMOVE 1 REMOVE 2
on a flat cushioned surface. Loosen the wire harness and remove the left LARGE MACHINE SMALL MACHINE
SCREW SCREWS
speaker assembly and grill as illustrated in Figure 2-5. REMOVE 3
LARGE HEAD
REMOVE UNPLUG LED SELF-TAP
CABLES FROM POWER AND SCREWS
RETAINERS SPEAKER
CONNECTOR

REMOVE 2
SPEAKER
SCREWS

FLIP BRACKET OVER

NOTE THE
AND REMOVE 1 SCREW
RUBBER SECURING REMOTE RF
SPEAKER MODULE
GROMMET

LIFT SPEAKER
GRILL BY
GRABBING AT
BOTH ENDS

FIGURE 2-5 FIGURE 2-6

MONITOR RF MODULE REMOVAL (STEP 1) MONITOR RF MODULE REMOVAL (STEP 2)
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PRESS “5” KEY PRESS “3” KEY TO

TO ENTER CHANGE DATA TO
GROUP 28, “1”
ITEM 1

PRESS RF
SERVICE BUTTON
FOR AT LEAST 2
SECONDS
“EXECUTING” WILL
APPEAR

DONE!

FIGURE 2-7
RF REMOTE MODULE PAIRING
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Remote Control RF Module Pairing

If one or both of the RF remote modules is replaced, they must be “paired”.
A unique encryption must be applied to prevent communication with
another television if it exists in the area. The top cover and plate must be
removed from the media receiver to gain access to the circuit boards.
Referring to Figure 2-7, place the television into service mode by pressing
RELEASE
“DISPLAY’, “5”, “VOL+” and “POWER”, in sequence, on the remote LVDS CABLE
commander while the monitor and media receiver are off. Be certain that FROM TAPE
“MONITOR SERVICE” is displayed. If another page is present, press the
“JUMP” key to display the appropriate page. Press the “5” key to scroll to
group 28 “W_INFO”.
Change the data from “0” to “1” with the “3” key on the remote. The word
“Executing” will appear. Press the RF service button on the lower right
side of the BUB board for about 2 seconds. If successful, “completion” will
appear on the screen.

Wireless HD Module Replacement

The Wireless HD Module unit in the media receiver (source) or in the
monitor (sink) can be replaced individually. If either is replaced, they must REMOVE 1 SCREW IN REAR AND 3 IN FRONT
be “paired” once again. The MAC address of the source module must be
recognized by the monitor.

Media Receiver
Replacement of the wireless module in the media receiver requires the
removal of the top cover and front panel. The wireless module is secured
with 1 screw in the rear and 3 in the front as illustrated in Figure 2-8. Lift
the cloth tape to release the LVDS cable.
Referring to Figure 2-9, use a small flat-blade screwdriver or similar tool
to peel the heat transfer pad from the heat sink. The objective is to keep
the entire pad intact on the rear of the module. The front shield is easily
removed. Take note of the heat transfer pad. Unplug the LVDS connector
and transfer the heat transfer pad to the replacement module. FIGURE 2-8
MEDIA RECEIVER WIRELESS MODULE REMOVAL (STEP 1)
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USE FLAT TOOL TO

KEEP HEAT TRANSFER
PAD ATTACHED TO
WIRELESS MODULE

REMOVE
FRONT SHIELD.
NOTE HEAT
TRANSFER PAD

HEAT TRANSFER
PAD MUST BE
PLACED ON UNPLUG LVDS
REPLACEMENT CABLE
MODULE

FIGURE 2-9
MEDIA RECEIVER WIRELESS MODULE REMOVAL (STEP 2)
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Monitor Referring to Figure 2-10, remove the AC inlet from the stand cover plate
by carefully prying the claws on both sides of the socket. Remove the
If the stand is attached to the monitor, it must be removed. Lay the monitor
single machine screw and lift the cover plate off.
on a flat surface with sufficient padding. Remove the rear cover. Remove
the left speaker, grill and bracket as described earlier in this chapter for
removal of the RF module. Remove the 2 screws from the right speaker
but do not remove it.

REMOVE SINGLE
MACHINE SCREW
SECURING STAND
PLATE COVER

REMOVE AC INLET
AS SHOWN BELOW
AND LIFT STAND
PLATE COVER OFF

RELEASE CLAWS
ON BOTH SIDES

FIGURE 2-10
MONITOR WIRELESS MODULE REMOVAL (STEP 1)
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Referring to Figure 2-11, unplug the power connectors for the LED Remove the indicated machine screws shown in Figure 2-12. Release the
backlights and remove the cable from the retainers. It is not necessary to cable from the tape and remove the heat sink plate.
remove the LVDS cable from its retainers.

REMOVE SMALL AND

LARGE MACHINE
SCREWS AND
REMOVE LCD POWER REMOVE 2 LARGE
REMOVE HEAT SINK
CABLE FROM MACHINE SCREWS
PLATE
RETAINERS

RELEASE
CABLE FROM
TAPE

UNPLUG LED POWER

CONNECTORS

FIGURE 2-11 FIGURE 2-12

MONITOR WIRELESS MODULE REMOVAL (STEP 2) MONITOR WIRELESS MODULE REMOVAL (STEP 3)
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The stand plate can now be flipped over to expose the wireless module
as illustrated in Figure 2-13. The module is secured by 3 screws. Note the
location of the conductive pads on the stand plate in the illustration and
be certain they are still intact.

REMOVE 3 MACHINE
SCREWS SECURING
WIRELESS MODULE

CHECK THAT
INDICATED
CONDUCTIVE
PADS ARE STILL
INTACT

FIGURE 2-13
MONITOR WIRELESS MODULE REMOVAL (STEP 4)
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Wireless HD Module Pairing Press the “5” key on the remote to navigate to group 25 “BRORA INFO”.
Press the “1” key to navigate to line item 4, “PAIRING”. Change the data
If one or both of the wireless modules is replaced, they must be paired once from “0” to “1” with the “3” key on the remote. The word “Executing”
again. Enter service mode as described in the RF remote pairing earlier will appear on the screen for a few seconds followed by “Completion”
in this chapter. Be certain the “MONITOR SERVICE” page is displayed. If indicating a successful pairing. Verify the pairing by pressing the “4” key
it is not, use the “JUMP” key on the remote to display the proper page as to back up to line item 1 “SRC MAC ADD”. The last 6 digits of the MAC
illustrated in Figure 2-14. address should not read “7F:FF:FF:FF”. If it does, attempt the pairing
procedure again or replace the defective module.
PRESS “5”
KEY TO PRESS “3” KEY TO CHANGE DATA TO “1”.
ENTER “EXECUTING” WILL APPEAR
GROUP 25

PRESS “1”
KEY TO
ENTER ITEM 4

DONE! VERIFY

PRESS “4”
CONFIRM THE LAST 6 DIGITS OF
KEY TO
THE MAC ADDRESS DO NO
RETURN TO
DISPLAY 7F FF FF
ITEM 1

FIGURE 2-14
WIRELESS MODULE PAIRING
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Troubleshooting cause of a remote control failure.

If an RF or Wireless HD communication problem occurs between the media

receiver and monitor it will become necessary to isolate the cause by Wireless
Remote Not
determining in which component it is originating. The media receiver and
Working
monitor contain monitoring devices which will activate the self-diagnostics
feature in most cases. In situations where the self-diagnostics feature is
not activated, a few simple procedures can be utilized to troubleshoot the
source of the malfunction.
Can unit be turned Yes BUB board in media
Remote Control RF Module on with remote ? receiver

Remote input commands from the user are performed via the remote
commander. Various commands are sent to the monitor via infra-red. If No

a particular command is input that is specific to the media receiver, the

Wireless RF modules located inside the monitor and media receiver are APPLY AC POWER
responsible for communications between the 2 devices. TO MEDIA RECEIVER
AND MONITOR.
If the Wireless Remote Module in the media receiver fails to communicate PRESS POWER
BUTTON ON FRONT
with BUB board, the media receiver will shut down (along with the monitor) OF MEDIA RECEVER.
and cause the POWER/STBY LED on the media receiver to blink in groups
of 17. The monitor does not have this feature. If the Wireless R Module on Yes
the monitor fails, there will be a complete loss of communications and the
media receiver will not turn on.
In a situation where the monitor and media receiver fail to communicate Yes Remote commander
Does monitor
and the media receiver fails to turn on even thought the monitor does, power on?
HB board
QTM board
a malfunction of the IR remote and process circuits or the Wireless RF
Module on the monitor is suspected.
No
A simple command can be performed to determine if the Wireless RF
modules are communicating. With AC power applied to both the media
receiver and monitor, press the power on button on the front of the media
Remote RF module
receiver. If the Wireless RF link is OK, the monitor will power on too. If in monitor
it does not, suspect a defective Wireless RF module on the monitor. If it
does, the problem lies within the IR remote circuits which can include a
defective remote commander, IR receiver, or QTM board on the monitor.
FIGURE 2-15
The troubleshooting flowchart in Figure 2-15 will assist in isolating the
REMOTE RF TROUBLSHOOTING FLOWCHART
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Wireless HD Modules
The Wireless HD Modules located inside the media receiver and LCD WIRELESS LINK
display is monitored for communications. If the Wireless HD Module fails INDICATOR
in the media receiver it will shut down (along with the monitor) and the
POWER/STBY LED will blink in groups of 16. Should the Wireless HD
module fail in the monitor, the same event will occur with the monitor
blinking its POWER/STBY led in groups of 16.
There may be situations in which a wireless link is not achieved between
the units. This may be caused by and obstruction of the beam, distances
between the units that exceed 30 feet, or a failure of either module that
does not generate a protection shutdown and diagnostics error.
The media receiver contains a green LED on the front left side of the bezel FIGURE 2-16
labeled “LINK”. It will light a steady green if a link is established between WIRELESS LINK LED
the 2 wireless modules. This is illustrated in Figure 2-16. The strength
of the signal received by the monitor can also be observed within the
customer menu via the XMB graphics. By scrolling all the way to the left
and then to the top, select “Contact Sony”. Open the “Signal Diagnostics”
icon and the strength of the wireless link can be observed as shown in
Figure 2-17. “Medium” or “high” should be displayed for reliable results.
Another tool to use is to remove AC power from the media receiver followed
by powering up the monitor. Once the Bravia logo completes its display
a series of dots should appear on the screen as shown in Figure 2-18.
Each dot will increase in size and brighten across the group indicating
the monitor is attempting to establish a link with the media receiver. This
indicates the circuits on the QTM board in the monitor are communicating
with the Wireless HD Module.
Apply AC power to the media receiver. Allow up to 20 seconds to see if the
media receiver turns on and the link LED lights up. If the link LED lights,
the BUB board on the media receiver must be replaced. If the media
receiver does not power up the BUB board is still suspect. The Wireless
HD Module on the monitor or receiver could still be the cause but they
would be the last suspect since they usually cause the units to shut down
with the 16-blink diagnostics code. The troubleshooting flowchart in Figure FIGURE 2-17
2-19 should provide assistance in isolating the failure. WIRELESS LINK LEVEL
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No Wireless
HD Link

Is Wireless HD Yes
LINK LED lit on Wireless HD Link OK
media receiver ?

No

Remove AC
power from
CRAWLING DOTS media receiver
WHILE MONITOR IS and turn monitor
on.
ATTEMPTING LINK

Does monitor Yes Media Receiver

display searching for BUB board
FIGURE 2-18 RF link? Wireless HD Module
MONITOR ATTEMPTING TO LINK WIRELESS MODULES
No

Monitor
QTM board

FIGURE 2-19
WIRELESS HD MODULE TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART
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Overview All signal sources are received by the media receiver to be transmitted
to the monitor. Any video sources that are not original 1920 X 1080p
The wireless feature of the KDL46XBR10 and KDL52XBR10 requires resolution are scaled to this format and sent to the wireless HD module.
the use of a separate media receiver. The media receiver contains its Audio sources up to 5.1 Digital Dolby are also transmitted by the wireless
own power supply and video and audio process circuits. Included are a HD module.
wireless HD transmitter and wireless remote control RF transceiver. The
monitor receives all audio and video content from the media receiver. No
audio or video signals can be directly input to the monitor. Monitor
The KDL45/52XBR10 monitor contains the following circuits and
Overall Block Diagram components:
The block diagram in Figure 3-1 illustrates an overall view of the • Edge-lit LCD panel
media receiver and monitor. Although the media receiver is part of the
KDL46XBR10 and KDL52XBR10 package, it has a separate model • Combination power supply and LED drive voltage converter
number of MBT-WZ5. In the past, media receiver units were always
• Wireless RF remote transmit/receive module
serviced by exchanging the unit with the customer. The media receiver for
these models will be serviced on site just as any other television model. • Wireless HD audio/video receiver
The reason for this is the need to “pair” the wireless HD and RF remote
• IR receiver
systems between the media receiver and monitor. The MAC address of
the wireless HD modules must match along with the encryption scheme • Touch pad
of the RF remote control.
• LED indicators
• Light sensor
Media Receiver
The MBT-WZ5 media receiver contains the following circuits and Circuit Board and Component Views
components: Figure 3-2 illustrates a rear view of the KDL46XBR10 while Figure 3-3
• Power supply illustrates the components inside the media receiver unit.

• NTSC/ATSC tuner
• Video and audio processing
• Sub Micro
• Wireless RF remote transmit/receive module
• Wireless HD audio/video transmitter
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ANT/CABLE IN WIRELESS A/V WIRELESS A/V

(SOURCE) (SINK)

COMPOSITE/
COMPONENT 1 IN

COMPOSITE 2 IN
WIRELESS WIRELESS
REMOTE TX/RX REMOTE TX/RX
HDMI 1 ~ 4 IN

MEDIA RECEIVER BOX MONITOR

PC IN
POWER SUPPLY/LED DRIVE
ETHERNET ATSC/NTSC TUNER
WIRELESS HD (SINK)
VIDEO PROCESS
RF REMOTE MODULE
AUDIO PROCESS
USB 2.0 IR RECEIVER
SUB-MICRO
LIGHT SENSOR
ANALOG AUDIO POWER SUPPLY
TOUCH PAD
OUT RF REMOTE MODULE
LED INDICATORS
WIRELESS HD (SOURCE)
OPTICAL AUDIO LCD PANEL
OUT

USB 1.0 (SERVICE)

RS232

AC IN AC IN

FIGURE 3-1
OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM
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QTM

GD1

WIRELESS RF REMOTE
MODULE MODULE
BEHIND STAND BEHIND
POWER PLATE SPEAKER
SWITCH

FIGURE 3-2
MONITOR CIRCUIT BOARD LOCATIONS
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UUC

H5B

GB2

BUB

H3B RF REMOTE H1B

MODULE

WIRELESS
HD
MODULE

FIGURE 3-3
MEDIA RECEIVER CIRCUIT BOARD LOCATIONS
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Overview Digital Sources

The media receiver unit is an integrated device included with the KDL46/ All 4 HDMI inputs are input to IC5000 where the inputs are selected and
52XBR10 models. Designated as the MBT-WZ5, the monitor section is equalized from high impedance to low impedance for input to IC7000.
incapable of operating without it. All video sources are processed within IC5000 contains a shared memory space for EDID information based on
the media receiver and transmitted to the monitor. Even thought the monitor the selected input.
uses a traditional IR remote system, communications between the media
Digital ATSC signals received from the tuner are input to IC7000 as
receiver and monitor are performed with a wireless RF system.
differential intermediate frequency (IF).

Circuit descriptions The front USB 2.0 input allows for viewing of JPEG formatted photos and
MPEG2 encoded video content. MP3 audio content is also supported.
Referring to Figure 3-1, the various circuit boards and module assemblies
are shown. Audio Output
Selected audio sources are input to IC2003 for processing and equalizing.
BUB Board The output of IC2003 is PWM and input to Audio Sub IC2301 where the
Components on the BUB board are responsible for video input selection audio content is distributed to 3 locations.
and processing of the selected input. 8 sources are included that can
I2S format audio is directed to the wireless module for transmission to
input high-definition video content. This includes the ATSC tuner, 4 HDMI,
the monitor. L/R analog and SPDIF format audio is available for the audio
2 component and the PC input. Component input 1 accepts composite
output sources.
or component inputs. It can automatically detect the type of signal using
switches in the jacks or can be forced to the input type in the user menu.
TV MICRO
The front of the unit contains the HDMI 2, composite 2 and USB 2.0
inputs. IC3002 is the system microprocessor. Along with controlling IC7000, it
also functions as the user interface for control of the various functions.
Communications and control of the monitor functions is achieved by
Analog Sources
sending the remote control data to a bi-directional RF remote transmitter.
Analog video sources are input directly to IC7000 where they are processed IC3002 also monitors various circuits and voltages for protection and
based on the format and resolution of the signal. All video content exits will shut the unit down along with displaying and recording any faults
IC7000 as 1920 X 1080p transmitted as Low-Voltage Differential Signaling detected.
(LVDS) and is received by the wireless module for transmission to the
monitor. PC video is input via the 15-pin D-Sub connector.
Analog audio sources are selected and input to audio DSP IC2003.

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ATSC/NTSC
ANT/CABLE IN
TUNER
COMPOSITE/
COMPONENT 1 IN
COMPONENT 2 IN LVDS
PC AUDIO IN WIRELESS
UUC MODULE
I2C
HDMI EQ AND (SOURCE)
HDMI 1, 3, 4 IN SWITCH
IC5000 IC7000
FRONT INPUTS
HDMI 2 IN AMD X255
COMPOSITE 2 IN
USB 2.0

PC IN
ETHERNET
USB 1.0 (SERVICE)

RS232 DIGITAL AUDIO

INPUTS
H5B
ANALOG AUDIO
INPUTS AUDIO
TV MICRO UART RF
DSP
IC3002 REMOTE
IC2003

OPTICAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO

I2S
SUB IC
ANALOG AUDIO OUT IC2301
BUB

POWER
POWER SW ON/0FF
AC IN SUPPLY
LED’S LED’S
GB2 H1B H3B MEDIA RECEIVER BOX
FIGURE 4-1
MEDIA RECEIVER BLOCK DIAGRAM
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Power Supply H3B Board

The GB2 board receives AC input and provides a standby power source Contains 3 white LED’s for decorative front lighting of the faceplate.
along with a switched supply to generate the necessary voltages used by
the various circuits. H5B Board
An RS232 port is located on this board for controlling the television
Wireless Module
functions via a computer.
LVDS formatted RGB video content along with I2S audio data is received
by the Wireless Module. The combined information is transmitted to a
receiver located on the monitor.

RF Remote
The RF Remote Module provides a wireless link between the media
receiver and the monitor. All communication is bi-directional via a UART
bus. The monitor contains a similar module to receive and transmit
information between the media receiver and monitor.

H1B Board
The power switch and function LED’s are located on this board. 3 LED’s
are present:
• POWER OFF/STBY: Green at turn-on. Flashes red to display
diagnostic codes when a fault is detected
• PIC OFF/TIMER: Normally not lit. Displays green if the backlights
are turned off or amber if the turn-on timer is set.
• HD SIGNAL: Displays amber when a digital ATSC signal is
received. NOTE: although the LED is labeled “HD SIGNAL” it will
light even if the signal is SD as long as it is a digital source.

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Overview Audio Data

The LCD monitor functions much like any other monitor except that all Audio data received by the Wireless Module is converted to I2S format and
audio and video content is input via the wireless module receiver. directed to IC2001 where it is D/A converted for amplification by IC2004 to
drive the speakers.
Circuit descriptions
Wireless Module
Referring to Figure 5-1, an overall block diagram is illustrated containing
the various circuits located in the monitor. Each is described in the following The wireless signal received from the media receiver. Video content is
paragraphs: converter to LVDS format for transmission to the LVDS receiver located
on the QTM board. Audio content is output as I2S data to be converter to
analog by DAC IC2001 on the QTM board.
QTM Board
Essentially the “brains” of the monitor, the QTM board is responsible for RF Remote Module
receiving the wireless audio and video information, controlling the user
interface and communications between it and the medial receiver and the Communication between the media receiver and panel is achieved via
processing and amplification of audio signals. The major components of the RF remote system. It is bi-directional communicates between the RF
the QTM board are the BE Micro, audio process, and LCD panel timing transmit/receive modules on a UART bus.
control.
GD1 Board
BE Micro
Standby and main operating power is generated on the GD1 board.
IC3001 allows for user input from the power button on the HA board and Further information on this circuit is located in Chapter 5.
the commands from the touch sensor board. If these commands are meant
for the media receiver, they are transmitted via the RF remote module.
Software updates are received from the USB 1.0 port on the rear of the
monitor via USB interface IC3707.

Video Data
Video information is received from the Wireless Module as LVDS format.
This is received by IC8000 where it is converted to parallel RGB data. The
original 60HZ frame rate is quadrupled to 240HZ. TCON IC7002 allocates
the RGB data to the proper pixel location on the LCD panel.

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LVDS RX TCON
WIRELESS LVDS
HD RECEIVER XMITTER
240 HZ HFR IC7002 LCD PANEL
IC8000 IC7201

I2C

I2S

TOUCH
WIRELESS MODULE SENSOR
(SINK)

IC3001 POWER
IC3707 BE MICRO
USB 1.1 SWITCH
USB
(SERVICE)
MICRO HA

LED’S
RF REMOTE UART IR RECEIVER
MODULE HB

L
IC2004
IC2001
AUDIO
DAC
POWER SUPPLY AMP
R

GD1
QTM

FIGURE 5-1
MONITOR BLOCK DIAGRAM
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Reverse Panel Drive

Most LCD panel designs position the TCON board near the top center of
the panel. This is done for various reasons but there is no rule set in stone
that requires this. The EX2S/EX2WM chassis contains TCON circuitry on
the QTM board. The output control lines are connected to the bottom of
the panel, as opposed to the top for most LCD panels as illustrated in
Figure 5-2. The line-by-line drive sequence is still the same from top to
bottom. Placement of the TCON and drive lines at the bottom utilizes the
increased thickness at the lower section where the speakers are located.
This allows the design of a very slim panel in the upper area.

FIGURE 5-2
REVERSE PANEL DRIVE
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Troubleshooting The simplest way to isolate a no-video condition is to unplug the large
LVDS connector (CN8001) located on the left side of the QTM board as
Since all audio and video information is relayed from the media receiver to illustrated in Figure 5-3. Leave the small LVDS connector plugged in as
the monitor via a wireless connection, it is necessary to determine which this provides the communications link to the Wireless HD module and will
of the 2 devices is causing the no video or no audio problem assuming the prevent the television from entering the protect mode. Turn the monitor on
loss of either affects all input sources in the media receiver. making sure AC power also supplied to the media receiver. On a normally
functioning unit the TCON circuits will enter a self-test pattern routine.
Audio Various gray-scale and RGB color patters will automatically cycle on the
display. This indicates the QTM board is most likely functioning properly
A failure of audio from all inputs can be difficult to isolate. Audio processing and the BUB board on the media receiver is not sending video data to the
is performed on the BUB board of the medial receiver and on the QTM source Wireless HD Module located on the monitor.
board of the monitor after it is received via the Wireless HD Module. If the
monitor shuts down with an 8-blink diagnostics code it is a clear indication Distortions in the video are generally not caused by the wireless link so
that the audio amplifier has failed on the QTM board. long as the signal level is adequate. This level can be checked by activating
the XMB user menu graphics and opening the “Product Support” logo.
In cases where no audio is generated from any inputs and the devices Open the “Contact Sony” logo and observe the “Link” level. It should be
are not shutting down, isolating the audio failure to the media receiver or “medium” or “strong” for optimal results.
monitor is not practical since it would involve extensive signal and voltage
checks. It is suggested to replace the BUB board in the media receiver All other distortions must be isolated to the video process circuits on the
first, followed by the QTM board in the monitor if the BUB board does not BUB board of the media receiver, the TCON circuits on the QTM board of
resolve the issue. Always check the SONY Authorized Service website the monitor, or the LCD panel components. The flow chart in Figure 5-4
HTTP://www.sony.com/asp to see if there are any known issues involving will provide assistance in diagnosing the cause of no video or distortions
the complete failure of audio. in the video.

A loss of audio or distortion via a specific input is clearly contained on the

BUB board of the media receiver since this is the only location where the
various inputs are selected.

Video
Whenever a complete loss of video affecting all input sources occurs, the
sources of the cause must be isolated to the media receiver or monitor.
The source and sink Wireless HD modules are low on the suspect list
since they will usually cause both devices to shut down and the device
with the defective module will blink the POWER/STBY LED in groups of
16.

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UNPLUG LVDS
CONNECTOR CN8001 TO
ACTIVATE SELF-TEST
PATTERNS IN TCON
CIRCUITS

FIGURE 5-3
TCON SELF-TEST PATTERN ACTIVATION
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Video Failure
UNPLUG LARGE
Yes
LVDS
Test patterns Yes Media Receiver
All inputs? CONNECTOR ON
appear ? BUB Board
QTM BOARD OF
No video or
No MONITOR
Video
distorted No No
video?

Distorted Media Receiver Monitor

BUB Board QTM board

No
Media Receiver
All inputs?
BUB Board

Yes

Distortion No Media Receiver

Stationary ? BUB Board

Yes

Thin Yes
horizontal or LCD panel
vertical lines ?

No

Appears on
Yes Monitor
most or all of
QTM board
screen?

No

LCD panel

FIGURE 5-4
VIDEO FAILURE TROUBLSHOOTING FLOWCHART
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Overview IC6400 functions as an AC detect circuit. If AC power is lost at the bridge

rectifier or the main switching supply fails, the AC Off detect exiting at
Since the media receiver and monitor function as separate devices, they CN1003 pin 2 will go low. This is detected by TV Micro IC3002 on the BUB
contain their own power supplies and protection circuits. Both power board. The shift registers in the CPU are cleared for a reliable re-start
supplies function in a similar manner in that standby power is generated should the AC detect line return back to normal.
to keep the media receiver and monitor in a “ready” state. The primary
difference between the two is that the media receiver power supply also
keeps the main switching supply active at all times. The monitor power
supply contains an additional converter circuit to generate the necessary
voltages to drive the LED backlighting system.

Media Receiver Power

A basic block diagram of the power supply residing on the GD1 board
for the media receiver is illustrated in Figure 6-1. AC input is applied
directly to bridge rectifier D6000 without a relay to interrupt power. The
main switching supply is run constantly whenever AC power is applied,
thus, providing a constant unregulated 12V source. This is necessary to
provide constant power for the wireless module.
The constant unregulated 12V also provides the operating power for the
standby power supply. A regulated 3.3V source is generated to provide
power to the microprocessor on the BUB board along with constant power
to the RF remote module.

Protection
Zener diode D6255 monitors the standby 3.3V for any over-voltage
condition. Q6254, in conjunction with a current monitoring resistor (not
shown) monitors for excessive current levels within the standby supply
circuits. If the OVP or LVP circuits are activated, Q6252 and Q6253 are
turned on, creating a latch circuit. Q6250 and Q6251 function as an on-
off switch to disable IC6250 in the standby supply. As long as the over-
current condition exists, the standby supply will remain turned off.

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F6001
3.15A
AC
IN
R6100
0.47Ω
IC6100
AC Q6100
IN D6000
SWITCHING
POWER
SUPPLY

D6300 D6203
CN1003
NOT USED 1 POWER ON
IC6400
2 AC OFF DET
AC DETECT TO BUB
3 STBY 3.3V
BOARD
4~8 GND

9~13 UNREG 12V

F6250
1A

IC6250
Q6250
Q6251
STANDBY
ON/OFF
POWER
SWITCH
SUPPLY

Q6254
OCP

LATCH
D6255
Q6252 OVP
Q6253
GB2

FIGURE 6-1
GB2 BOARD BLOCK DIAGRAM
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Monitor Power LED Inverter

Figure 6-2 illustrates a block diagram of the power supply located on the A dedicated switching supply is used to provide variable power for the
GD1 board used in the monitor. It is similar to power supplies found in most groups of series connected LED backlights located along the lower
Sony televisions. A dedicated standby switching regulator provides power edge of the LCD panel. This power supply is turned on by a backlight on
for the devices that must remain running constantly. A main switching command (not shown). Operation of this power supply is discussed in a
supply is activated at turn-on along with an additional inverter to supply separate section in this chapter.
power for the LED backlights.
Protection
Standby Power
The GD1 board contains circuits to monitor temperature, voltage and
When in standby mode, the main relay RY6000 is open. AC power is current conditions. The PFC circuit is monitored for excessive temperature
applied to the bridge rectifier D6002 through current limit resistor R6002. and voltage by IC6300. If either of these exceeds specified limits, IC6300
The PFC circuit is inactive at this time so the rectified 160V is distributed pulls down the power on command, causing the main relay to open along
to the standby, primary and LED drive power supplies. Only the standby with stopping the PFC and primary supply.
is functional at this time.
If the regulated 12V source from the primary supply exceeds the specified
Regulated 3.3V is provided for the QTM board via CN6253 pin 3. An limit (15V), the latch circuit consisting of Q6251 and Q6253 is activated.
unregulated 15V source (PRI_VCC) is generated on the primary side of This pulls down the power on command turning off the PFC and primary
T6200 of the standby supply. This voltage is used to provide a power supply as described in the previous paragraph.
source to turn on the main relay and the primary switching supply.
The regulated 12V source is monitored by the QTM board. If this voltage
Primary Power is lost, the unit will shut down and display groups of 5 blinks on the power/
standby LED. Activation of any of the protect circuits on the GD1 board
When the unit is turned on, a high command (3.3V) enters at CN6253 pin will cause this symptom.
1. This high passes through inverter Q6350, photo coupler PH6301 and
inverter Q6304 to turn on switch Q6203. PRI_VCC is now available to turn
on main relay RY6000, the PFC circuit and the primary power supply.
The DC voltage exiting the PFC circuit rises to approximately 390V. The
primary switching supply outputs a regulated 12V and unregulated 12V
for the audio circuits which is sent to the QTM board.

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F6001 CN6800
3A TO LED
R6002 1~4 + OUT
IC6700 BACKLIGHTS
AC
IN Q6706, 6707
T6700 CN6801
395VDC T6701 1 - OUT1
PFC
AC
D6002 2 - OUT2 TO LED
IN LED
INVERTER 3 - OUT3 BACKLIGHTS

4 - OUT 4

RY6000
CN6150
1, 2 AU_GND
IC6100
Q6100 3, 4 AU_12V
TO QTM
Q6101 5~8 GND BOARD
T6100
L6150 9~12 REG 12V
PRIMARY 8~10 GND
POWER
SUPPLY

IC6200
T6200 CN6253
Q6303
3 STBY3.3
PRI_VCC STANDBY
POWER 2 AC_DET
TO QTM
SUPPLY BOARD
1 PWR_ON

PH6301
Q6304 Q6350
PFC OTP
IC6300
PFC OVP

LATCH
12V OVP Q6351
D6351 Q6353 GD1

FIGURE 6-2
GD1 BOARD BLOCK DIAGRAM
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Troubleshooting
Power supply failures occurring in the media receiver or monitor will
provide a diagnostics code via the POWER/STBY LED on the affected
device. In situations where a complete power supply failure occurs there
will not be a diagnostics indicator. Figure 6-3 contains a troubleshooting
flowchart to determine the cause of a no-power condition in the media
receiver of monitor
No Power

PWR/STBY No
3.3V Yes
3.3V Yes
LED blinking CN6250 -3 on CN6250 -1 on GD1 Board
2X? GD1 board ? GD1 board ?
Monitor or Monitor
Media Yes No No
receiver ?

Media Receiver
GD1 Board GD1 Board QTM Board

PWR/STBY Yes
LED blinking GB2 Board
2X

No

3.3V No
CN1003 -3 on GB2 Board
BUB board ?

Yes

12V Yes
CN1003-13 BUB Board
BUB board ?

No

GB2 Board

FIGURE 6-3
POWER SUPPLY TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART
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LED Backlight Drive

In Figure 6-4, the LED backlight power supply located on the GD1
board is shown. IC6700 contains the oscillator and drive circuits for the
switching transistors Q6706 and Q6707. The PFC 390V source provides
drive voltage to the switching circuit. T6700 and T6701 form a dual output
switching supply.
One common phase output from each transformer is tied together to form
a single positive voltage. The remaining outputs are used to provide 2
negative voltage sources which are split to provide 2 sources each for a
total of 4 negative supply voltages.
4 groups of series connected LED backlights are driven from the positive
side by the common +OUT voltage. Each of the 4 groups is driven by
an individual –OUT voltage. The common +OUT voltage is fixed at
approximately +49VDC referenced to chassis ground. The -OUT voltage
level varies depending on the backlight level setting in the customer
menu. The level of this voltage is controlled by the PWM_DIMMER line
entering at CN6253 pin 9. The activity of this PWM line can be read with a
DVM. The DC voltage level varies from approximately 2.7V at maximum
backlight down to 0.34V at minimum backlight. The voltage range of the
–OUT lines (referenced to chassis ground) is approximately -22VDC at
minimum backlight to -45VDC at maximum level.
An additional dimming control source is available at pin 6 of CN6253.
This is a DC dimming control and is primarily affected by the dynamic
backlight control circuits which are monitoring relative video level of the
displayed picture. The DC voltage at this line varies from 2.8V at maximum
brightness to 0.96V at minimum.

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CN6800
PFC 1 + OUT 1
2 + OUT 2
3 + OUT 3
R6705 4 + OUT 4
0.47Ω 0.5W

D6805
Q6706 D6800
L6800 X30 X30 X30 X30
IC6700
OSC T6700 L6801
D6806 CN6801
Q6707 1 - OUT 1
2 - OUT 2
D6801 3 - OUT 3
4 - OUT 4
D6807
T6701 L6802 LCD BACKLIGHTS

L6803
D6808

CN6253
GND 5
DC_DIMMER 6
ERROR
INV_ERR 7
DET
BACKLIGHT ON 8
PWM_DIMMER 9

FROM QTM
BOARD GD1

FIGURE 6-4
GD1 BACKLIGHT DRIVE BLOCK DIAGRAM
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Protection on command does not go high, the backlights will not light and the unit will
not shut down. A failure outside of the GD1 board is suspect
The television will shut down and display a 6 blink error code on the
POWER/STBY LED if the following faults occur: If the backlights light evenly across the screen, the inverter circuit is likely
shutting down due to excessive voltage or current conditions. This would
• Loss of PFC390 to the switching transistors (this is independently
require replacement of the GD1 board.
fused by R6705.
If one of the LED’s in the 4 groups fails, the unit will shut down with a 6X
• A fault in the switching supply causing it to not turn on.
error. This condition will appear on the screen as a large vertical band of
• A loss of output from one or more of the –OUT lines. no backlighting on ¼ of the screen. This symptom is quite easy to see as
the unit will make 3 attempts before shutting down.
• A failure of one or more backlight LED’s in one of the series
strings
With No Shutdown
• Missing backlight on command.
If the unit turns on with no backlights but does not shut down, the GD1
board is the least likely component. If the DC or PWM dimmer lines fall to
Backlight Troubleshooting zero, the backlights will not turn on. This is also true for the backlight on
Troubleshooting backlight failures is relatively straight forward for this command. A backlight command that does not go high is usually caused
design. The PFC voltage generated on the same GD1 board must be by a “hung” microprocessor which has stopped during the boot routine.
present. The backlight on command at pin 8 of CN6253 must go high Loss of PWM dimmer signal is a fault with the microprocessor. A loss of
(approx. 3.3V). The PWM and DC dimmer lines must not be zero. If all the DC dimmer voltage usually indicates a defective TCON. Fortunately,
of the above criteria are met, power will be applied to the LED backlight all of these circuits are located on the QTM board and should be remedied
groups. The backlight troubleshooting flowchart in Figure 6-5 will assist in by the replacement of this component.
locating the cause of backlight issues.

With 6X Shutdown
In most cases, a fault occurring in the backlight circuits will cause a
shutdown with a 6 blink error code. Determining the reason for the
shutdown involves viewing the screen for any backlight activity. The unit
will generate 3 attempts to achieve successful backlighting.
If no evidence of backlighting appears on the screen, it can be assumed
the inverter circuit is not starting. Verify the backlight on command is going
high during the 3 attempts. If it is, the fault lies on the GD1 board. If the
backlight on command does not go high, look for an open connection
between the QTM and GD1 board or replace the QTM board. This
symptom is very unusual to encounter. In most cases where the backlight
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No Backlights

0.5V or
3.3V Yes higher Yes
CN6250 -8 on GD1 Board
CN6250 -9 on
GD1 Board?
GD1 board ?
Shutting No
down with No No
6 blinks ?

Yes QTM Board QTM Board

Backlights at No
GD1 Board
turn on ?

Yes

Missing Yes
vertical band of LCD Panel
backlight?

No

GD1 Board

FIGURE 6-5
BACKLIGHT ERROR TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART
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Media Receiver Protection

Several voltages and components are monitored by TV Micro IC3002 on
the BUB board as illustrated in Figure 6-6. Any fault detected by IC3002
will cause the unit to shut down and blink the POWER/STBY LED on
the media receiver. The monitor has dedicated protection circuits and
a flashing LED. Table 6-1 lists the error codes which can occur, what
caused it and a possible solution to remedy the error.

NAME FAULT POSSIBLE SOLUTION 1.8V LVP

3X 16X WIRELESS
2 MAIN POWER LOSS OF REG 12V GB2 BOARD PANEL 12V
MODULE
3 DC ALERT 1 BUB BOARD VOLTAGES BUB BOARD REG 5V OVP

5 DC ALERT 3 NOT USED

7 TEMP ERROR EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE VENTILATION OR BUB
17X RF REMOTE
BOARD IC3007
IC3002
7X TV MICRO MODULE
8 AUDIO PROT NOT USED TEMP
SENSE
9 FAN ERR NOT USED
10 DTT WDT AMD 255 BUFFER OVERFLOW BUB BOARD
16 BRORA ERR WIRELSS MODULE FAULT WIRELESS MODULE
REG 12V LVP 2X
17 RF ERR RF REMOTE MODULE FAIULT RF REMOTE MODULE

TABLE 6-1
MEDIA RECEIVER ERROR CODES GB2 BUB

FIGURE 6-6
MEDIA RECEIVER PROTECT CIRCUITS

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Monitor Protection
Figure 6-7 illustrates a block diagram of the circuits monitored by BE Micro
IC3001 on the QTM board. Any fault detected will cause the television
system to shut down and blink the POWER/STBY LED on the monitor
bezel to indicate the fault. Table 6-2 lists the error codes which can occur,
what caused it and a possible solution to remedy the error.
PANEL 12V

USB OCP

D5V LVP
NAME FAULT POSSIBLE SOLUTION
D1.05 LVP
2 MAIN POWER LOSS OF REG 12V GD1 BOARD
1.8V LVP
3 DC ALERT BUB BOARD VOLTAGES QTM BOARD 3X 16X WIRELESS
PANEL 12V
5 PANEL ALERT NOT USED MODULE
REG 5V OVP
6 BACKLIGHT GD1 BOARD, LED GD1 BOARD OR PANEL
BACKLIGHTS
7 TEMP EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE VENTILATION OR QTM
BOARD IC3001
IC3502 7X BE MICRO
TEMP
8 AUDIO DC ON SPEAKER LINE QTM BOARD SENSE
9 FAN NOT USED
12 FRC ACK HFR FAULT QTM BOARD
14 TCON TCON FAULT QTM BOARD REG 12V LVP 2X

16 BRORA WIRELESS MODULE FAULT WIRELESS MODULE

TABLE 6-2
GD1 QTM
MONITOR ERROR CODES
FIGURE 6-7
MONITOR PROTECTION

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Diagnostics History
Whenever a fault is detected on one of the monitored lines, that event is
stored in memory for later retrieval. This history of failures can be viewed by
pressing “DISPLAY”, “5”, “VOL-” and “POWER” on the remote commander
when the television is off. 2 distinct sets of diagnostics graphics exist: One
for the media receiver and another for the monitor.
The media receiver diagnostics display is contained on a single page as
illustrated in Figure 6-8. The diagnostics history for the monitor is contained
on multiple pages (one page for each monitored protect line). Pressing
the “JUMP” key on the remote toggles between the media receiver and
monitor diagnostics pages. Figure 6-9 illustrates the monitor diagnostics
pages. The history of error codes can be performed by pressing “8”
followed by “0” on the remote.

ERROR COUNT

FIGURE 6-8
MEDIA RECEIVER DIAGNOSTICS PAGE

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ERROR
COUNT

“1”
KEY

FIGURE 6-9
MONITOR DIAGNOSTICS PAGES
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Test Points
Key test point locations are provided to facilitate further analysis of failures.
The test points for the monitor are illustrated in Figure 6-10 and the test
points for the media receiver in Figure 6-11

CN6250

1 – POWER_ON
2 – AC_OFF _DET
3 – STBY_3.3
4, 5 – GND CN2700
6 – DC_DIMMER TO: CN2000
7 – INVERTER_ERR HA TO:
8 – BACKLIGHT_ON TOUCH PANEL SPEAKERS
9 – PWM_DIMMER GD1

CN2502 CN2701
CN8001 TO:
CN6150
LVDS TO HB AND
WIRELESSS REMOTE
1, 2 – AU_GND
MODULE CONTROL
3, 4 – AU_12V
5~8 – GND RF MODULE
9~12 – REG_12V

CN6000

AC IN

CN6800 CN6801
1~4 +LED POWER 1~4 -LED POWER
+49V FIXED -22V LOW BACKLIGHT
-45V HIGH BACKLIGHT

FIGURE 6-10
MONITOR TROUBLESHOOTING TEST POINTS
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CN1003 CN3006 CN1004

TO H5B
AC IN BOARD TO UUC
BOARD

CN1003
CN7800
2 – AC_OFF_DET
3 – STBY_3.3 LVDS TO
4~8 – GND WIRELESS
9~13 – REG_12V MODULE

FIGURE 6-11
MEDIA RECEIVER TROUBLESHOOTING TEST POINTS
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