Sony KD-65XG8 Series User Manual

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ORIGINAL MANUAL ISSUE DATE:
2019.02
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Sony KD-65XG8 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Sony
Model	KD-65XG8 Series
Category	TV
Language	English

Summary

Model Lists

Safety Precautions

General Warnings and Handling

Covers general service warnings, electric shock, TV carrying, LCD and OLED panel handling.

Board and Electrical Safety

Details on board handling, lithium battery cautions, and leakage test procedures.

Safety Check-Out and Grounding

Safety checks after repair, earth ground identification, and lead-free solder practices.

Self-Diagnostic Function

Diagnostic Indicators and Error Codes

Explains LED blinking codes, on-screen errors, and quick reference for LED blinking counts.

Service Mode Diagnosis Display

Details on accessing and interpreting the self-diagnosis display menu in service mode.

Retry Limitations

Troubleshooting Guide

Initial Checks and Triage

Steps before service call, symptom confirmation, triage chart, and color codes for diagnosis.

Power, LED, and Audio/Video Faults

Flowcharts for diagnosing no power issues and specific LED blinking error codes.

Audio, Video, and Tuner Issues

Troubleshooting for no sound across inputs and no picture issues on various signal paths.

Component and Connectivity Issues

Diagnoses for physical buttons, IR remote, light sensor, and network connectivity problems.

Service Adjustment Procedures

Service Mode Entry and Navigation

Instructions for accessing and navigating the TV's service mode menu.

Model and Serial Number Settings

Procedures for setting the model and serial numbers in service mode.

Panel and HDD Configuration

Adjustments for white balance, data transfer, and HDD performance checks.

Diagrams and Connector Information

Block Diagram and Signal Paths

High-level block diagram showing main components and signal flow.

Connector Layouts by Screen Size

Detailed connector diagrams for 55, 65, 75, and 85-inch models.