REVISION HISTORY BG3R CHASSIS 9-872-251-02 MODEL PART NO. : KV-XA25M50 KV-XA25M80 KV-XA29M50 KV-XA29M80 KV-XA29M90 KV-XA29N90 KV-XA29N90 DATE DESCRIPTION OF REVISION 8.2001 New part-number for regulator IC KIA7809API (P. 177)
SERVICE MANUAL BG3R CHASSIS MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. KV-XA25M50 RM-954 India SCC-U60F-A KV-XA25M80 RM-954 India SCC-U60F-A KV-XA29M50 RM-954 India SCC-U60C-A KV-XA29M80 RM-954 India SCC-U60C-A KV-XA29M90 RM-954 Hong Kong SCC-U50E-A KV-XA29N90 RM-914 Philippines SCC-U61C-A KV-XA29N90...
OR CARBON PAINTED ON THE CRT, AFTER REMOVING THE THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. ANODE. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY. – 2 –...
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OR CARBON PAINTED ON THE CRT, AFTER REMOVING THE THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. ANODE. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY. – 3 –...
KV-XA25M50/XA25M80/XA29M50 RM-954 KV-XA29M80/XA29M90/XA29N90 RM-954 RM-914 SELF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION The units in this manual contain a self-diagnostic function. If an error occurs, the STANDBY/TIMER lamp will automati- cally begin to flash. The number of times the lamp flashes translates to a probable source of the problem. A definition of the STANDBY/ TIMER lamp flash indicators is listed in the instruction manual for the user’s knowledge and reference.
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KV-XA25M50/XA25M80/XA29M50 RM-954 KV-XA29M80/XA29M90/XA29N90 RM-954 RM-914 2. DISPLAY OF STANDBY/TIMER LIGHT FLASH COUNT Diagnostic Item Flash Count* 2 times +B overcurrent/overvoltage 2 times Vertical deflection stopped 3 times White balance failure 5 times * One flash count is not used for self-diagnostic.
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KV-XA25M50/XA25M80/XA29M50 RM-954 KV-XA29M80/XA29M90/XA29N90 RM-954 RM-914 5. HANDLING OF SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN DISPLAY Since the diagnostic results displayed on the screen are not automatically cleared, always check the self-diagnostic screen during repairs. When you have completed the repairs, clear the result display to “0”.
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L(MONO) ENTER SELECT MENU AUTO PROGR PROGR L(MONO) ENTER SELECT MENU AUTO PROGR PROGR...
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LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO L(MONO) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO...
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SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE PIC MODE MENU ENTER L(MONO) ENTER SELECT MENU AUTO PROGR PROGR ENTER SELECT AUTO MENU PROGR PROGR...
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SOUND FAVORITE MODE SURROUND PIC MODE MENU ENTER SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE PIC MODE MENU ENTER...
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SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE PIC MODE MENU PIC MODE MENU ENTER ENTER L(MONO) ENTER SELECT MENU PROGR AUTO PROGR...
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SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE PIC MODE MENU PIC MODE MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER SELECT...
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SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE MENU PIC MODE ENTER...
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SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE PIC MODE MENU ENTER...
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SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE PIC MODE MENU ENTER...
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L(MONO) ENTER SELECT AUTO MENU PROGR PROGR...
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L(MONO) ENTER SELECT MENU AUTO PROGR L(MONO) ENTER SELECT PROGR AUTO MENU PROGR PROGR L (MONO) ENTER SELECT L (MONO) ENTER SELECT AUTO AUTO MENU PROGR PROGR MENU PROGR PROGR...
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SOUND SURROUND FAVORITE MODE PIC MODE MENU ENTER...
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COMPONENT VIDEO(DVD) IN SLEEP CABLE VIDEO MONITOR AUTO PROGRAM AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO IN AUDIO VIDEO OUT...
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COMPONENT VIDEO(DVD) IN VIDEO MONITOR LINE OUT …v› ¿Ø⁄J R-AUDIO-L VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO L(MONO) ENTER SELECT MENU AUTO PROGR PROGR S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO VIDEO 3 INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO(DVD) IN MONITOR VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO...
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COMPONENT VIDEO(DVD) IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO...
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MUTING DISPLAY POWER VIDEO SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE PIC MODE MENU WAKE UP RETURN SLEEP CABLE AUTO PROGRAM ADD/ ERASE SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE PIC MODE MENU WAKE UP RETURN SLEEP POWER L(MONO) RETURN SELECT MENU AUTO TV/IDEO VOLUME CHANNEL PROGR CABLE AUTO...
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SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE MUTING DISPLAY POWER PIC MODE MENU WAKE UP RETURN VIDEO SLEEP CABLE AUTO PROGRAM ADD/ ERASE SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE PIC MODE MENU WAKE UP RETURN SLEEP CABLE AUTO PROGRAM ADD/ ERASE...
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SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE MUTING DISPLAY POWER PIC MODE MENU WAKE UP RETURN VIDEO SLEEP CABLE AUTO PROGRAM ADD/ ERASE SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE PIC MODE MENU WAKE UP RETURN SLEEP CABLE AUTO POWER L(MONO) RETURN SELECT PROGRAM AUTO MENU PROGR TV/IDEO VOLUME...
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SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE PIC MODE MENU WAKE UP RETURN SLEEP RETURN SELECT...
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SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE PIC MODE MENU WAKE UP RETURN SLEEP CABLE AUTO PROGRAM...
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SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE PIC MODE MENU WAKE UP RETURN SLEEP CABLE AUTO PROGRAM...
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SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE PIC MODE MENU WAKE UP RETURN...
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SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE PIC MODE MENU WAKE UP RETURN POWER S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO RETURN SELECT VIDEO 3 INPUT MENU PROGR AUTO TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL POWER...
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POWER S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO RETURN SELECT VIDEO 3 INPUT MENU AUTO PROGR TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO RETURN SELECT AUTO VIDEO 3 INPUT MENU PROGR TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL...
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MUTING DISPLAY POWER VIDEO SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE PIC MODE MENU WAKE UP RETURN SLEEP CABLE AUTO PROGRAM ADD/ ERASE...
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COMPONENT VIDEO(DVD) IN SLEEP CABLE VIDEO MONITOR AUTO PROGRAM AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO IN AUDIO VIDEO OUT...
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COMPONENT VIDEO(DVD) IN VIDEO MONITOR LINE OUT …v› ¿Ø⁄J R-AUDIO-L VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO L(MONO) ENTER SELECT MENU AUTO PROGR PROGR S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO VIDEO 3 INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO(DVD) IN MONITOR VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO...
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COMPONENT VIDEO(DVD) IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO...
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MUTING DISPLAY POWER VIDEO SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE PIC MODE MENU WAKE UP RETURN SLEEP CABLE AUTO PROGRAM ADD/ ERASE SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE PIC MODE MENU WAKE UP RETURN SLEEP POWER L(MONO) RETURN SELECT MENU AUTO TV/IDEO VOLUME CHANNEL PROGR CABLE AUTO...
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SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE MUTING DISPLAY POWER PIC MODE MENU WAKE UP RETURN VIDEO SLEEP CABLE AUTO PROGRAM ADD/ ERASE SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE PIC MODE MENU WAKE UP RETURN SLEEP CABLE AUTO PROGRAM ADD/ ERASE...
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SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE MUTING DISPLAY POWER PIC MODE MENU WAKE UP RETURN VIDEO SLEEP CABLE AUTO PROGRAM ADD/ ERASE SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE PIC MODE MENU WAKE UP RETURN SLEEP CABLE POWER AUTO L(MONO) RETURN SELECT PROGRAM MENU PROGR AUTO TV/IDEO VOLUME...
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SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE PIC MODE MENU WAKE UP RETURN SLEEP RETURN SELECT...
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SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE PIC MODE MENU WAKE UP RETURN SLEEP CABLE AUTO PROGRAM ADD/ ERASE...
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SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE PIC MODE MENU WAKE UP RETURN SLEEP CABLE AUTO PROGRAM...
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SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE PIC MODE MENU WAKE UP RETURN...
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SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE PIC MODE MENU WAKE UP RETURN POWER S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO RETURN SELECT AUTO VIDEO 3 INPUT MENU PROGR TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL POWER...
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POWER S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO RETURN SELECT VIDEO 3 INPUT AUTO MENU PROGR TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO (MONO) RETURN SELECT AUTO VIDEO 3 INPUT MENU PROGR TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL...
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MUTING DISPLAY POWER VIDEO SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE PIC MODE MENU WAKE UP RETURN SLEEP CABLE AUTO PROGRAM ADD/ ERASE...
KV-XA25M50/XA25M80/XA29M50 RM-954 KV-XA29M80/XA29M90/XA29N90 RM-954 RM-914 SECTION 3 ADVANCE OPERATION 3-1. "RESET" FUNCTION 1. Purpose If a customer faces some setting problem that cannot be solved, using the "RESET" function some items will be reset to its original setting (shipment condition) 2.
KV-XA25M50/XA25M80/XA29M50 RM-954 KV-XA29M80/XA29M90/XA29N90 SECTION 4 RM-954 RM-914 SET-UP ADJUSTMENTS • The following adjustments should be made when a Perform the adjustments in the following order : complete realignment is required or a new picture tube is 1. Beam Landing installed.
KV-XA25M50/XA25M80/XA29M50 RM-954 KV-XA29M80/XA29M90/XA29N90 RM-954 RM-914 4-2. CONVERGENCE V. STAT Preparation : • Before starting this adjustment, adjust the focus, horizontal size and vertical size. • Receive dot/hatch signal. • Pic mode: Personal (Pic 90%, Brightness 50%, Col 50 %, Hue 50%, Shp 50%).
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KV-XA25M50/XA25M80/XA29M50 RM-954 KV-XA29M80/XA29M90/XA29N90 RM-954 RM-914 Y separation axis correction magnet adjustment. 1. Receive the cross-hatch signal and adjust [PICTURE] to Blue [MIN] and [BRIGHTNESS] to [STANDARD] . Neck assy Neck assy 2. Adjust the Y separation axis correction magnet on the neck assembly so that the horizontal lines at the top and bottom of the screen are straight.
KV-XA25M50/XA25M80/XA29M50 RM-954 KV-XA29M80/XA29M90/XA29N90 RM-954 RM-914 Rotate TLV-2 VOL (29”, 34”) on DY 4-3. FOCUS ADJUSTMENT Rotate TLV VOL (25”) on DY FOCUS adjustment should be completed before W/B adjustment. XCV Rotate XCV Adj core on DY 1. Receive digital monoscope pattern.
KV-XA25M50/XA25M80/XA29M50 RM-954 KV-XA29M80/XA29M90/XA29N90 RM-954 RM-914 4-4. G2 (SCREEN) AND WHITE BALANCE 2. WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT 1) Set to Service Mode (Refer Section 5-1: ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS WITH COMMANDER). 1. G2 (SCREEN) ADJUSTMENT 2) Input white raster signal. 1) Set the PICTURE to normal.
KV-XA25M50/XA25M80/XA29M50 RM-954 KV-XA29M80/XA29M90/XA29N90 RM-954 RM-914 SECTION 5 CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENTS 5-1. ADJUSTMENTS WITH COMMANDER 5-2. ADJUSTMENT METHOD Service adjustments to this model can be performed using the Item Number 00 of device GEO supplied Remote Commander RM-954. This explanation uses H-Position as an example.
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KV-XA25M50/XA25M80/XA29M50 RM-954 KV-XA29M80/XA29M90/XA29N90 RM-954 RM-914 ITEM INFORMATION No. OPB0 OP1 Item XTAL 4.43 XTAL 3.58 SECAM 2nd. Lang KV-XA25M50 KV-XA25M80 KV-XA29M50 KV-XA29M80 KV-XA29M90 KV-XA29N90 APPLICABLE FOR XF-L (14" AND 21") MODELS ONLY No. OPB1 OP2 Item NICAM HDEV Thai Bil Dis Fav.
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KV-XA25M50/XA25M80/XA29M50 RM-954 KV-XA29M80/XA29M90/XA29N90 RM-954 RM-914 No. OPB3 *OP4 Item PNC2 Korean ST Vid NTSC3.58 Wide Video3 Chinese Arabic Thai KV-XA25M50 KV-XA25M80 KV-XA29M50 KV-XA29M80 KV-XA29M90 KV-XA29N90 APPLICABLE TO XS ONLY - Sub Language Selection (Bit 0 - Bit 2) Korean Stereo*...
KV-XA25M50/XA25M80/XA29M50 RM-954 KV-XA29M80/XA29M90/XA29N90 RM-954 RM-914 5-3. PICTURE QUALITY ADJUSTMENTS 5-4. DISPLAY POSITION ADJUSTMENT PIP POSITION (Not used for this model) SUB COLOR ADJUSTMENT 1. Input a PAL color-bar. 1. Select Video. 2. Press PIP button of the remote commander to set the PIP 2.
KV-XA25M50/XA25M80/XA29M50 KV-XA25M50/XA25M80/XA29M50 RM-954 RM-954 KV-XA29M80/XA29M90/XA29N90 KV-XA29M80/XA29M90/XA29N90 RM-954 RM-914 RM-954 RM-914 6-2. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION 6-3. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM Note: • All capacitors are in µF unless otherwise noted. • All electrolytic capacitors are rated at 50V unless otherwise noted. • All resistors are in ohms.
KV-XA25M50/XA25M80/XA29M50 KV-XA25M50/XA25M80/XA29M50 RM-954 RM-954 KV-XA29M80/XA29M90/XA29N90 KV-XA29M80/XA29M90/XA29N90 RM-954 RM-914 RM-954 RM-914 (5) Schematic Diagrams of VM1, F and J Boards (FOR KV-XA29M50/XA29M80/XA29M90/XA29N90) J2410 DVD Y C2410 D2410 R2421 R2410 NNCD9.1A-T1 PROTECTOR DVD BY D2411 R2419 C2411 R2411 DVD RY NNCD9.1A-T1 PROTECTOR...
KV-XA25M50/XA25M80/XA29M50 KV-XA25M50/XA25M80/XA29M50 RM-954 RM-954 KV-XA29M80/XA29M90/XA29N90 KV-XA29M80/XA29M90/XA29N90 RM-954 RM-914 RM-954 RM-914 6-6. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND PARTS LOCATION BOARDS N O T E : The circuit indicated at left contains high voltage of over PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 1220 Vp-p. Please pay attention when inspecting or re- pairing it to prevent an electric shock.
KV-XA25M50/XA25M80/XA29M50 RM-954 KV-XA29M80/XA29M90/XA29N90 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. RM-954 RM-914 Replace only with part number specified. SECTION 8 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK •...
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KV-XA25M50/XA25M80/XA29M50 RM-954 KV-XA29M80/XA29M90/XA29N90 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. RM-954 RM-914 Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK C1406 1-163-251-11 CERAMIC CHIP 100PF 5.00%...
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Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK C6212 1-104-664-11 ELECT 47UF 20.00% 25V D1418 8-719-158-35 RD9.1S-B (EXCEPT KV-XA25M50/XA25M80) C6213 1-126-964-11 ELECT 10UF 20.00% 50V D1418 8-719-069-60 UDZSTE-179.1B (KV-XA25M50/XA25M80) D3201 8-719-988-61 1SS355TE-17 C6217 1-164-004-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1UF...
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KV-XA25M50/XA25M80/XA29M50 RM-954 KV-XA29M80/XA29M90/XA29N90 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. RM-954 RM-914 Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK <TRANSISTOR> R1421 1-216-057-00 RES-CHIP 2.2K...
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KV-XA25M50/XA25M80/XA29M50 RM-954 KV-XA29M80/XA29M90/XA29N90 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. RM-954 RM-914 Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R1504 1-216-025-11 RES-CHIP 1/10W C1523...
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KV-XA25M50/XA25M80/XA29M50 RM-954 KV-XA29M80/XA29M90/XA29N90 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. RM-954 RM-914 Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK <TRANSFORMER> * 4-055-304-01 HOLDER, LED...
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KV-XA25M50/XA25M80/XA29M50 RM-954 KV-XA29M80/XA29M90/XA29N90 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. RM-954 RM-914 Replace only with part number specified. H J J REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK <RESISTOR> <DIODE>...
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KV-XA29N90 (Taiwan) = 1,450,801~ SECTION 8. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST (see page 161) REF. NO PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK IC603 6-700-830-01 IC KIA7809API Sony Corporation Sony Technology Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. English 9-965-251-02 Visual Products General Area 2001.8 – 177 –...