SERVICE MANUAL BG3R CHASSIS MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. KV-AR25M81A RM-952 Pakistan TRINITRON COLOR TV ®...
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THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS, EXPLODED VIEWS AND IN THE CARBON PAINTED ON THE CRT, AFTER REMOVING THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART ANODE. NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
KV-AR25M81A RM-952 SELF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION The units in this manual contain a self-diagnostic function. If an error occurs, the STANDBY/TIMER lamp will automatically 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-AR25M81A RM-952 2. DISPLAY OF STANDBY/TIMER LIGHT FLASH COUNT Diagnostic Item Flash Count* 2 times +B overcurrent/overvoltage 2 times Vertical deflection stopped 5 times White balance failure 5 times * One flash count is not used for self-diagnostic. Lamp ON 0.3 sec.
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KV-AR25M81A RM-952 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-diagnostic function will not be able to detect subsequent faults after completion of the repairs.
KV-AR25M81A RM-952 1-7. H1 AND H2 BOARDS REMOVAL 1-8. A AND B9 BOARDS REMOVAL 3 Two screws 1 Two screws (Washer head) (Washer head) (+BVTAP 3 x 12) (+BVTP 3 x 12) 2 One screw (Washer head) (+BVTAP 3 x 12)
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KV-AR25M81A RM-952 • REMOVAL OF ANODE-CAP Note: • After removing the anode, short circuit the anode of the picture tube and the anode cap to the metal chassis, CRT shield or carbon paint on the CRT. • REMOVING PROCEDURES anode button...
KV-AR25M81A RM-952 SECTION 2 SET-UP ADJUSTMENTS • The following adjustments should be made when a complete Perform the adjustments in the following order : realignment is required or a new picture tube is installed. 1. Beam Landing • These adjustments should be performed with rated power 2.
KV-AR25M81A RM-952 2-2. CONVERGENCE Preparation : • Before starting this adjustment, adjust the focus, horizontal size and vertical size. • Receive dot/hatch signal. Purity • Pic mode: Personal (Pic 90%, Brightness 50%, Colour 50 %, Hue 50%, Sharpness 50%). BMC (Hexapole)
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KV-AR25M81A RM-952 BMC (Hexapole) Magnet. If the red, green and blue dots are not balanced or aligned, then Blue use the BMC magnet to adjust in the manner described below. Neck assy Neck assy Blue VM1 board VM1 board Note 1.
KV-AR25M81A RM-952 Rotate TLV-2 VOL (29”, 34”) on DY 2-3. FOCUS ADJUSTMENT Rotate TLV VOL (25”) FOCUS adjustment should be completed before W/B adjustment. XCV Rotate XCV Adj core on DY YCH Rotate YCH VOL on DY Insert Correction Plate to DY Pocket...
KV-AR25M81A RM-952 2. WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT 2-4. G2 (SCREEN) AND WHITE BALANCE 1) Set to Service Mode (Refer Section 3-1: ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS WITH COMMANDER). 1. G2 (SCREEN) ADJUSTMENT 2) Input white raster signal. 1) Set the PICTURE to normal. 3) Set the PICTURE to minimum.
KV-AR25M81A RM-952 SECTION 3 CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENTS 3-1. ADJUSTMENTS WITH COMMANDER 3-2. ADJUSTMENT METHOD Service adjustments to this model can be performed using the Item Number 00 of device GEO supplied Remote Commander RM-952. This explanation uses H-Position as an example.
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KV-AR25M81A RM-952 ITEM INFORMATION No. OPB0 OP1 2nd Lang Item XTAL 4.43 XTAL 3.58 SECAM KV-AR25M81A NOTE: When Bit 7, 6 & 5 = 000, Only PAL color system is selected. When Bit 7 is selected, Auto, PAL & NTSC 4.43 Color system is enable When Option is single color system, Color system cannot be changed &...
KV-AR25M81A RM-952 3-3. PICTURE QUALITY ADJUSTMENTS 3-4. DEFLECTION ADJUSTMENTS SUB COLOR ADJUSTMENT SCL NORMAL MODE (50Hz) 1. Select Video. 1. Set to Service Mode. 2. Input PAL Color Bar. 2. Using the 1 and 4 buttons select category GEO (Service 3.
KV-AR25M81A RM-952 NORMAL MODE (60Hz) 3-5. H-TRAPEZOID ADJUSTMENT 11. Input 525/60 Hz signal. Receive cross hatch/dot signal. 12. Using the 1 and 4 buttons select category GEO (Service Adjust RV1801 on C6 board to make H-Trapezoid distortion Mode). best. 13. Select and adjust the following items to obtain obtimum image.
KV-AR25M81A KV-AR25M81A RM-952 RM-952 SECTION 4 DIAGRAMS 4-1. BLOCK DIAGRAM SP ASSY MAIN. TUVIF AUDIO AUDIO OUT <slave: 90H> TV V in IC201 PROSESSOR TV L in TA8223K TV R in IC7203 TU101 TDA7429S (Front AV IN, Key SW) BTF-LG433 <slave: 90H>...
KV-AR25M81A RM-952 4-3. 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. kΩ = 1000Ω, MΩ = 1000kΩ • Indication of resistance which does not have rating electrical power is as follows.
KV-AR25M81A RM-952 (7) J Board Schematic Diagrams J2410 R2421 C2410 DV D Y R- Y D2410 R2410 GN D NNCD9.1A-T1 PROTECT DV D B Y GN D B- Y R2411 R2419 D2411 C2411 DV D RY NNCD9.1A-T1 PROTECT GN D...
KV-AR25M81A KV-AR25M81A RM-952 RM-952 4-5. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND PARTS LOCATION NOTE: The circuit indicated at left contains high voltage of over PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 1220 Vp-p. Please pay attention when inspecting or repairing it to prevent an electric shock.
KV-AR25M81A RM-952 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...
KV-AR25M81A RM-952 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-AR25M81A RM-952 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 C335 1-164-004-51 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1UF 10.00% 25V C566...
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KV-AR25M81A RM-952 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 C901 1-136-153-00 FILM 0.01UF 5.00% D520 8-719-988-61 1SS355TE-17...
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KV-AR25M81A RM-952 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 <IC> L101 1-414-856-11 INDUCTOR 10UH L102 1-414-856-11 INDUCTOR...
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KV-AR25M81A RM-952 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 Q600 8-729-119-78 2SC2785-HFE R068 1-216-041-61 RES-CHIP 1/10W Q601...
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KV-AR25M81A RM-952 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 R357 1-216-079-00 METAL CHIP 1/10W R552 1-216-057-61 RES-CHIP 2.2K...
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KV-AR25M81A RM-952 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 R635 1-216-492-21 METAL OXIDE <VARISTOR> R636 1-215-924-00 METAL OXIDE...
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KV-AR25M81A RM-952 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 C7408 1-163-133-00 CERAMIC CHIP 470PF D7407 8-719-069-60 UDZSTE-179.1B...
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KV-AR25M81A RM-952 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 <TRANSISTOR> R7411 1-216-113-61 RES-CHIP 470K 1/10W R7412 1-216-041-61...
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KV-AR25M81A RM-952 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 R7571 1-216-025-61 RES-CHIP 1/10W D704 8-719-911-19 1SS119-25 R7572...
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KV-AR25M81A RM-952 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 R718 1-249-405-11 CARBON 1/4W C3906 1-126-963-11 ELECT 4.7UF 20.00% 50V...
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KV-AR25M81A RM-952 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 **************************************************************** <RESISTOR> H2 BOARD COMPLETE (NOT STOCKED) R2410...
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KV-AR25M81A RM-952 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 <CHIP CONDUCTOR> R879 1-216-073-61 RES-CHIP 1/10W R880 1-216-041-61...
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CARBON 1/4W ********************** R5921 1-216-476-11 METAL OXIDE 1-418-163-61 REMOTE COMMANDER (RM-952) R5922 1-249-414-11 CARBON 1/4W 9-939-697-01 BATTERY COVER REMOTE COMMANDER R5923 1-249-383-11 CARBON 1/4W Sony Corporation Sony Technology Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. English 9-872-347-01 Visual Products 2002.11 – 70 –...
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WARNING • Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV. • Operate the TV only between 110 – 240 V AC. For your own safety, do not touch any part of the For children’s safety, do not leave children alone TV, the power cord and the antenna cable during with the TV.
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Table of Contents Using Your New TV Getting Started ..................... 4 Step 1: Connect the antenna ..............4 Step 2: Insert the batteries into the remote ......... 5 Step 3: Preset the channels automatically .......... 5 Connecting optional components ............. 6 Securing the TV ....................
Using Your New TV Getting Started Step 1 Connect the antenna If you wish to connect a VCR, see the Connecting a VCR diagram below. Rear of TV Antenna cable (not supplied) IEC connector (not supplied) Antenna cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Connecting a VCR To watch the video input, press t (see page 13).
Notes • If you connect a monaural VCR, connect the yellow plug to (the yellow jack) and the black plug to -L (MONO) (the white jack). • If you connect a VCR to the 8 (antenna input) terminal, preset the signal output from the VCR to the program number 0 on the TV.
Connecting optional components You can connect optional audio/video components, such as a VCR, multi disc player, camcorder, video game or stereo system. To watch the video input of the connected equipment, press t (see page 13). Connecting a camcorder/video game equipment using the t (video input) jacks Front of TV Audio/Video cable (not supplied)
Connecting a DVD player using the (component video input) jacks 1 Connect R and L under (component video input) on your TV to the LINE OUT, AUDIO R and L output connectors on your DVD player. 2 Using a component video cable, connect Y, C , and C under (component video...
Securing the TV 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. (1) Put a cord or chain through the clamps.
Presetting channels You can preset up to 100 TV channels in numerical sequence from program Number buttons number 1 using the remote and the buttons on your TV as well. -/-- JUMP 2 +/– SOUND PROGR MODE PROGR +/– SELECT PIC MODE + or –...
Presetting channels (continued) Presetting channels manually Press SELECT until SELECT “MANUAL PROGRAM” appears. MANUAL PROGRAM Press + or – to enter the “MANUAL PROGRAM” mode. VHF LOW B/G Press PROGR +/– or the number buttons until the PROGR desired program number appears.
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To change the color system setting If the color is abnormal when receiving programs through the 8 (antenna input) terminal or the t (video input) jack. (1) Press SELECT until “COLOR SYS” appears. COLOR SYS: AUTO (2) Press + or – to select the appropriate AUTO SECAM color system until the color is...
Watching the TV This section explains functions used while watching the TV. Most operations can be done using the remote. Number buttons -/-- JUMP JUMP SOUND PROGR +/– MODE PROGR +/– SELECT + or – FAVORITE ENTER SELECT AUTO L(MONO) MENU PROGR PROGR...
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Additional tasks Press Turn off temporarily ?/1. The 1 indicator on the TV lights up red. ! on the TV. Turn off completely Mute the sound t to select “VIDEO 1”, “VIDEO 2” or “DVD”. Watch the video input To return to the TV program, press a. (VCR, camcorder, etc.) JUMP.
Watching the TV (continued) Setting the Wake Up timer Press until the desired WAKE UP TIMER:10M period of time appears. After 10 minutes The Wake Up timer starts immediately after you have set it. WAKE UP TIMER:OFF WAKE UP TIMER:12H00M No Wake Up timer After 12 hours Select the program number or video input you want to display when you...
Advanced Operations Customizing the SOUND PROGR MODE picture and sound SOUND MODE SELECT You can customize the picture and + or – sound by selecting the picture and PIC MODE sound modes or by adjusting its FAVORITE settings. You can change the sound effect by selecting the surround mode.
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Customizing the picture and sound (continued) Adjusting the picture and sound settings Press SELECT until the SELECT desired setting appears. PICTURE Each time you press PICTURE COLOR BRIGHT HUE* SELECT, the setting item will change as follows: SHARP BALANCE TREBLE BASS Press + or –...
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Selecting the surround mode Press SELECT repeatedly SELECT until “SURROUND” SURROUND: MOVIE appears. Press + or – to select the desired surround sound. MOVIE MUSIC Select “MOVIE” listen to sound that spreads out over a large area, giving the feeling of being at a movie theatre.
Viewing your favorite channels Number buttons You can display six of your favorite -/-- JUMP channels for quick and easy selection. SOUND PROGR MODE You can program the favorite channel PROGR +/– as well. + or – FAVORITE FAVORITE Selecting a favorite channel Press FAVORITE.
Blocking the channels (CHILD LOCK) You can lock some program numbers to prevent children from watching certain channels, by using the buttons on the -/-- JUMP remote control. SOUND PROGR MODE SELECT + or – FAVORITE Select the program number you want to lock. Press SELECT until “CHILD SELECT LOCK”...
Viewing Teletext TV stations broadcast an information service called Teletext via some TV channels. Teletext allows you to receive various information, such as shares market or news. -/-- JUMP SOUND PROGR MODE (FASTEXT) FAVORITE Displaying Teletext Select a TV channel that carries the Teletext broadcast you want to watch. Press to display the text.
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Additional Teletext tasks Do this Press display a Teletext page on the TV Each time you press , the screen changes as picture follows: Teletext t Teletext and TV t TV. Press check the contents of a Teletext service An overview of the Teletext contents and page numbers appear on the screen.
Count the number of times the 1 indicator flashes. Press ! (main power) to turn off your TV. Inform your nearest Sony service center about the number of times the 1 indicator flashes. Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of your TV.
Troubleshooting If you find any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following guide. If any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer . Symptom Possible cause Solutions Page Snowy picture • Connection is loose or • Check the antenna cable and connection the cable is damaged.
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“ghosts” • Use the fine tuning (FINE) function. mountains or buildings. • The antenna setup is • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony – inappropriate. dealer for advice. • Use of a booster is • Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is –...
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• Use the fine tuning (FINE) function. the TV screen. from external sources, e.g., heavy machineries, nearby broadcast station. • Contact your nearest Sony service center. • Your TV may need indicator on service. your TV flashes red several times between three seconds intervals.
Overview of controls TV front panel L(MONO) AUTO SELECT PROGR PROGR L(MONO) AUTO SELECT PROGR PROGR Function Button Page Preset channels automatically. AUTO PROGR Select the desired item. SELECT Select program number. PROGR +/– Turn off or turn on the TV. 2 +/–...
Remote Control Button Function Page SELECT Select the desired item. +/– Adjust value. PROGR +/– Select program number. 0 – 9, -/-- Input numbers. 2 +/– Adjust volume. Turn off temporarily or turn on the TV. Select TV or video input. -/-- JUMP SOUND...
Specifications Note KV-AR25M81A KV-AR29M81A Power requirements 110 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption (W) Indicated on the rear of the TV Television system B/G, I, D/K, M Color system PAL, PAL 60, SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43 Teletext language English, Arabic, French...