SERVICE MANUAL BX1S CHASSIS MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. KV-AR14M80 RM-W101 E SCC-U98R-A RM-W101 TRINITRON COLOR TV ®...
OR CARBON PAINTED ON THE CRT, AFTER REMOVING THE THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS ANODE. WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY. – 2 –...
KV-AR14M80 RM-W101 SELF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION The units in this manual contain a self diagnostic function. If an error occurs, the STANDBY (1) indicator will automatically begin to flash. A description of the self-diagnosis function is explained in the instruction manual. The number of times the STANDBY (1) indicator flashes translates to a probable source of the problem.
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KV-AR14M80 RM-W101 2. DISPLAY OF INDICATOR STANDBY (1) FLASH COUNT Diagnostic Item Flash Count* +B overcurrent 2 times 2 times V-Protect 4 times IK (AKB) 5 times 4 times Power Supply NG (+5V) 8 times 5 times for Video processor 8 times * One flash count is not used for self-diagnosis.
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KV-AR14M80 RM-W101 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". Unless the result display is cleared to "0", the self-diagnosis function will not be able to detect subsequent faults after completion of the repairs.
KV-AR14M80 RM-W101 1-7. PICTURE TUBE REMOVAL Note: • Please make sure the TV set is not in standing position before removing necessary CRT support located on bottom right and left. 1) Place the TV set with the CRT face down on a cushion jig. 2) Remove the rear cover.
KV-AR14M80 RM-W101 SECTION 2 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 1. Beam Landing tube is installed. 2. Convergence 3. Focus Set the controls as follows unless otherwise noted: 4.
KV-AR14M80 RM-W101 Operation of V.STAT magnet 2-2. CONVERGENCE If the V.Stat magnet is moved in the “A” and “B” arrows, • Before starting this adjustment, adjust the focus, the red, green and blue dots moves as shown below. horizontal size and vertical size. •...
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KV-AR14M80 RM-W101 (2) Convergence Rough Adjustment (2) Convergence Rough Adjustment Preparation: Preparation: • • Before starting this adjustment, adjust the horizontal Before starting this adjustment, adjust the horizontal static convergence and the vertical static static convergence and the vertical static convergence convergence Insert...
KV-AR14M80 RM-W101 2-3. FOCUS ADJUSTMENT 2-5. WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT FOCUS adjustment should be completed before the W/B 1. Set to Service Mode (Refer Section 3-1: adjustment: ADJUSTMENTS WITH COMMANDER) 1. Receive digital monoscope pattern. 2. Input white raster signal. 2. Set picture mode: DYNAMIC. 3.
VDSP Detected Stereo Type (Direct Value from CZ_ Stereo_Mode) Needed for Nicam DCXO aligment Purpose S : for Sony A : Aiwa Value of x = 0 - Unknown, 1 - BTSC, 2 - A2, 3 - NICAM, : US/Latin/Taiwan...
KV-AR14M80 RM-W101 e. OTHER FUNCTION VIA REMOTE COMMANDER 7, - All the data becomes the values in memory. 8, - All user control goes to the standard state. Display, - Service data initialization (Be sure not to use usually.) 2, 5 Select Device or Category 3-2.
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KV-AR14M80 RM-W101 ITEM INFORMATION No. OPB1 Speed Search Item L’ KV-AR14M80 SPEED SEARCH (Time of speed search) 00 = disabled (original cycle speed) 01 = 4 time speed from the original 10 = 6 time speed from the original 11 = 8 time speed from the original TV System Selection 0 = disabled, 1 = enabled No.
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KV-AR14M80 RM-W101 No. OPB6 Item GA US Latin Feature 2 Feature 1 OSD Language Selection KV-AR14M80 GA US (US Model Destination) 0 = US/CANADA/Latin 1 = Taiwan/Korea/Philippine (Wake-up timer enable) (GA Surround Spec:OFF, SIMULATED, SRS) Latin (US Model Latin Destination) 0 = US/CANADA (No Volume Figure Display) 1 = Latin (Volume Figure Display) Feature 2...
KV-AR14M80 RM-W101 3-3. PICTURE QUALITY ADJUSTMENTS SUB HUE ADJUSTMENT PMX/CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT 1. Select Video. 2. Input a NTSC 3.58 Color Bar to TV set. 1. Select Video Mode. 3. Set the following condition: 2. Input PAL CB to TV set. PICTURE 100%, COLOR 50%, BRIGHTNESS 50% 3.
KV-AR14M80 RM-W101 4-2. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION C Board A Board 4-3. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM INFORMATION Note: Reference information All capacitors are in µF unless otherwise noted. • RESISTOR : RN METAL FILM • All electrolytic capacitors are rated at 50V unless otherwise : RC SOLID noted.
KV-AR14M80 KV-AR14M80 RM-W101 RM-W101 4-3-2. A Board — Processor (Block A) CN007 CN009 TO A BOARD (JACK) CN905 CN003 CN004 TO C BOARD TO C BOARD CN711 CN701 C005 C006 U IN R377 1.5k CHIP PROCESSOR D066 3.3V BLOCK A GP08D R394 4.7k...
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KV-AR14M80 KV-AR14M80 RM-W101 RM-W101 PRINTED WIRING BOARDS NOTE: The circuit indicated at left contains high voltage of over [Processer, Audio, Power Supply, Deflection, Tuner, Jack ] 1220 Vp-p. Please pay attention when inspecting or repairing it to prevent an electric shock. –...
SECTION 5 EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE: • • Items marked " ∗ " are not stocked since Items with no part number and no The components identified by description are not stocked because they are seldom required for routine shading and mark ! are critical they are seldom required for routine ser vice.
KV-AR14M80 RM-W101 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. SECTION 6 Replace only with part number specified. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK • Items marked " ∗ " are not stocked since •...
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KV-AR14M80 RM-W101 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK C207 1-137-190-91 FILM 0.22UF 5.00% C638 1-126-933-11 ELECT 100UF 20.00% 16V C208...
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KV-AR14M80 RM-W101 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK C860 1-162-318-11 CERAMIC 0.001UF 10.00% 500V D054 8-719-069-55 DIODE UDZSTE-175.6B C861 1-104-666-11...
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KV-AR14M80 RM-W101 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK D817 8-719-979-85 DIODE EGP20G IC602 6-703-479-01 IC PQ09RD1SJ00H D818 8-719-109-85 DIODE RD5.1ESB2...
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KV-AR14M80 RM-W101 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK JR1110 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP Q200 8-729-421-22 TRANSISTOR UN2211 JR1903 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP...
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KV-AR14M80 RM-W101 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R100 1-216-821-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R317 1-216-827-11 METAL CHIP 3.3K 1/10W R103...
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KV-AR14M80 RM-W101 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R646 1-218-851-11 METAL CHIP 1.5K 0.50% 1/10W R889 1-243-531-71 METAL OXIDE R647...
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KV-AR14M80 RM-W101 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R9031 1-216-809-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W C781 1-107-960-11 ELECT 4.7UF 20.00% 250V R9036...
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WARNING • Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV. • TV operating voltage: 110 – 240 V AC. • Do not plug in the power cord until you have completed making all other connections; otherwise a minimum leakage current might flow through the antenna and other terminals to ground.
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Do not plug in too many appliances to the same To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the power socket. Do not damage the power cord. TV to rain or moisture. Pull the power cord out by the plug. Do not pull the power cord itself.
x Securing the TV KV-AR21M83 only To prevent the TV from falling, use the supplied screws, clamps and band to secure the TV. 20 mm 3.8 mm screws clamps band Screw the band to the TV stand and to the provided hole at the rear of your TV.
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Table of Contents Installation Additional Information Connecting optional components ... 22 Getting Started ........6 Troubleshooting ......... 24 Setting up your TV Specifications ...... Back cover (“Initial Setup”) ........7 Overview of Controls TV top control, front and rear panels ..........8 Using the remote control and basic functions ........
Installation x Getting Started Step 1 Insert the batteries (supplied) into the remote. Note • Do not use old or different types of batteries together. Step 2 Connect the antenna cable (not supplied) to 8 (antenna input) at the rear of the TV. •...
x Setting up your TV (“Initial Setup”) When you turn on your TV for the first time, the “Initial Setup” menu will appear. You may change the menu language and preset the TV channels automatically using the buttons on the top control panel. •...
Overview of Controls TV top control, front and rear panels TV top control panel SOUND MODE MENU PROG TV rear panel (MONO) MONO) MONO) TV front panel (MONO) Button/Terminal Function Page Turn off or turn on the TV. Remote control sensor. –...
Using the remote control and basic functions PROG MENU Button Description Page Turn off temporarily or turn on the TV. – Display the TV program. – Jump to last program number that has been – watched for at least five seconds. PROG +/–...
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continued Button Description Page Select sound mode options with a 5-Band Graphic Equalizer display. Select picture mode options. Menu operations MENU Display or cancel the menu. Confirm selected items. V, v, B, b Select and adjust items. Timer operations Set TV to turn on automatically. –...
Advanced Operations Selecting the picture and sound modes You can select picture and sound modes and adjust the setting to your preference in the “Personal” option. Selecting the picture mode Press to select the desired picture mode. Select To view “Dynamic”...
Menu Adjustment x Introducing the menu system The MENU button lets you open a menu and change the settings of your TV. The following is an overview of the menu system. Return icon Picture icon Name of the current Sound icon Setup menu Language:...
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Level 3/Function Page Level 1 Level 2 “Timer” “Sleep Timer” Set TV to turn off automatically. “Wake Up Timer” Set TV to turn on automatically. “Channel Setup” “Auto Program” Preset channels automatically. Preset channels manually. “Manual Program” “TV System” Select the TV system: “B/G”...
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continued How to use the menu PROG Picture Press MENU to Mode: Dynamic MENU Picture Adjustment display the menu. Color Temperature: Cool High Intelligent Picture: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item. Channel Setup Auto Program Manual Program TV System: Program Label...
x Changing the “Picture” setting The “Picture” menu allows you to adjust the picture settings. Press MENU. Make sure the “Picture” icon ( ) is Picture Mode: Dynamic selected, then press Picture Adjustment Color Temperature: Cool High Intelligent Picture: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press Select...
x Changing the “Sound” setting The “Sound” menu allows you to adjust the sound settings. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Sound” Sound Mode: Dynamic icon ( ), then press Sound Adjustment Balance Intelligent Volume: Surround: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press Select...
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Adjusting the “Sound Adjustment” item under “Personal” mode The 5-Band Graphic Equalizer feature allows you to adjust sound frequency settings of “Personal” mode in the menu. Make sure that “Adjust” is selected, Adjustment: Personal then press Adjust Reset Selecting “Reset” will set your TV to the factory setting.
x Changing the “Timer” setting The “Timer” menu allows you to set TV to turn off and turn on automatically. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Timer” icon ( ), Timer then press Sleep Timer: Wake Up Timer: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Sleep Timer”), then press...
x Changing the “Channel Setup” setting The “Channel Setup” menu allows you to preset channels automatically, manually preset channels, select the TV system, label the program number and block unwanted programs. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Channel Setup” Channel Setup icon ( ), then press...
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continued Presetting channels manually After selecting “Manual Program”, select the program number to which you want to preset a channel. Manual Program Program: (1) Make sure “Program” is selected, then press TV System: VHF Low Fine: Auto (2) Press V or v until the program number you want Skip: to preset appears on the menu, then press Select...
x Changing the “Setup” setting The “Setup” menu allows you to change the menu language, change the picture size, label the connected equipment, select the color system and enjoy audio equipment sound. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Setup” icon Setup ), then press Language:...
Additional Information x Connecting optional components Connecting to the video input terminal ( t ) Audio/Video cable (not supplied) TV front panel Camcorder (MONO) Video game equipment Audio cable (not supplied) Walkman TV rear panel Radio Antenna cable (not supplied) (MONO) (MONO) Audio/Video cable...
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Connecting to the monitor output terminal ( T ) TV rear panel Audio system (MONO) (MONO) Audio/Video cable (not supplied) Connecting to the component video input terminal ( TV rear panel Component video cable (not supplied) (MONO) (MONO) DVD player Audio cable (not supplied) Notes...
Troubleshooting If you find any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following guide. If any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer. Troubleshooting guide Symptom Possible cause Solutions Page Snowy picture • The connection is loose • Check the antenna cable and connection or the cable is on the TV, VCR and at the wall.
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Dotted lines or interference from cars, equipment near the TV. stripes neon signs, hair dryers, • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony – power generators, etc. dealer for advice. • Broadcast signals are • Use a highly directional antenna.
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(standby) indicator flashes. Press ! diagnosis function indicator on (main power) to turn off your TV. indicates the possible your TV flashes Contact your nearest Sony service center. problems. red several times after every three seconds. • Changes in room...