
KDL-32EX421/32EX423/32EX520/32EX521/32EX523/40EX520/40EX521/40EX523/46EX520/46EX521/46EX523 i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 - Safety and Features.................................................1
Warnings and Cautions - English...............................................1
Handling the LVDS FFC Connector ...........................................3
Warnings and Cautions - French................................................4
Safety-Related Warnings ...........................................................6
Safety Check-Out.......................................................................8
Overview ..................................................................................12
Features...................................................................................12
Full HD 1080p Resolution ......................................................... 12
Internet Streaming & Connectivity............................................. 12
Faster Start-Up.......................................................................... 13
BRAVIA® Sync™ Compatible ................................................... 13
X-Reality™ Engine.................................................................... 13
Navigation Made Easy .............................................................. 13
LightSensor™ Technology ........................................................ 13
Edge LED Backlighting.............................................................. 13
Presence Sensor....................................................................... 13
USB Photos, Videos & Music.................................................... 13
Specications ...........................................................................14
Section 2 - Software Requirements.........................................17
Overview ..................................................................................17
Software Updates for Customers.............................................17
Software Updates for Servicers ...............................................18
Software Update Responsibility ................................................ 19
Checking the Software Version................................................19
Examples of Software Correctable Symptoms.......................... 19
Section 3 - Chassis Overview..................................................20
Overview ..................................................................................20
Overall Circuit Description........................................................22
Main Board................................................................................ 22
Tuner ......................................................................................... 22
X-Reality Processor................................................................... 22
Audio Amplier .......................................................................... 22
Temperature Sensor.................................................................. 22
Power Supply...........................................................................23
Switch Unit ...............................................................................23
IR Board...................................................................................23
Motion Sensor Board ...............................................................23
WIFI Board ...............................................................................23
LCD Panel Assembly ...............................................................24
TCON Board.............................................................................. 24
Diagrams..................................................................................25
Block Diagrams ......................................................................... 25
Connector Diagrams ................................................................. 27
Section 4 - Troubleshooting.....................................................29
Overview ..................................................................................29
Updating the Software............................................................... 29
Triage Chart .............................................................................30
KDL-32EX421/32EX423/32EX520/32EX521/32EX523 Only.... 30
KDL-40EX520/40EX521/40EX523/46EX520/46EX521/
46EX523 Only..................................................................... 31