Sony KDL-40R455B - User Manual

Version Date Subject
1 01/2014 1
st
Issue.
2 05/2014 i) Add Software Update Procedure ( pg 76 )
ii) Correction on board name ( pg 8 , 9 , T/shooting section pg 10 ~ 51 )
LCD TV
9-888-148-02
For SM - Unique , please refer :
9-888-148-Ax ( America )
9-888-148-Cx ( China)
9-888-148-Ex ( Europe )
9-888-148-Px ( Pan Asia )
HISTORY INFORMATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MANUAL:
ITC3 CHASSIS
Segment: ME
SERVICE MANUAL (COMMON)

Summary

Safety Notes

Warnings and Cautions

General warnings and cautions for service personnel during repairs.

LCD Panel Handling Precautions

Precautions for safely handling LCD panels during service.

Lithium Battery Safety

Post-Repair Safety Checks

AC Leakage Testing Procedure

Finding a Good Earth Ground

Flexible Flat Cable (FFC) Handling

Self-Diagnostic Function

LED Blinking Error Patterns

Diagrams of LED blinking patterns indicating error causes.

Standby LED Error Code Mapping

Table mapping LED blink codes to detection items and error types.

Troubleshooting Triage Chart

Chart to diagnose issues based on symptoms and component checks.

Troubleshooting Guide

General Troubleshooting Steps

No Power Diagnosis Flowchart

Flowchart for diagnosing and resolving "No Power" issues.

Standby LED Blinking Errors

Troubleshooting guide for Standby LED blinking errors.

2-Blink Error Troubleshooting

3-Blink Error Troubleshooting

4-Blink Error Troubleshooting

5-Blink Error Troubleshooting

6-Blink Error Troubleshooting

No Picture Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting guide for "No Picture" issues.

General No Picture Diagnosis

Audio Troubleshooting Overview

Main Speaker No Sound Issues

Troubleshooting steps for "Main Speaker No Sound" issues.

Headphone Jack No Sound

Troubleshooting steps for no sound from headphone jack.

HDMI Audio No Sound Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting steps for HDMI audio issues.

Analog RF No Sound Issues

Troubleshooting steps for Analog RF audio issues.

USB Audio No Sound Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting steps for USB audio issues.

Video Problem Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting guide for video-related problems.

General Video Issue Diagnosis

BIL Video No Picture Diagnosis

Troubleshooting for BIL Video (No Picture) issues.

BIL Video Scart Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting for BIL Video (Scart) issues.

HDMI Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting guide for HDMI connectivity.

General HDMI Connection Issues

MHL No Picture Troubleshooting

MHL Charging Issues Diagnosis

Tuner Reception Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting guide for tuner reception.

General Tuner Issues and Checks

Ethernet Connectivity Issues

General Ethernet Setup and Checks

Infrared Remote Control Issues

Switch Unit Button Malfunctions

Wi-Fi Hardware Defect Diagnosis

Service Adjustments and Diagnostics

Accessing Service Mode

Instructions to enter the TV's service mode.

Retrieving Self Diagnostic History

Accessing the Self Diagnostic Menu

Editing the Serial Number

Procedure to edit the TV's serial number.

Editing the Model Name

Procedure to edit the TV's model name.

Sony KDL-40R455B Specifications

General

Screen Size	40 inches
Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Display Type	LCD
Backlight Type	LED
HDMI Ports	2
USB Ports	1
Wi-Fi	No
Refresh Rate	60 Hz
Smart TV	No