RA-6 SERVICE MANUAL CHASSIS MODEL NAME REMOTE COMMANDER DESTINATION CHASSIS NO. KP-46WT500 RM-Y909 US/CND SCC-P65LA ORIGINAL MANUAL ISSUE DATE: 7/2002 ALL REVISIONS AND UPDATES TO THE ORIGINAL MANUAL ARE APPENDED TO THE END OF THE PDF FILE. REVISION DATE REVISION TYPE...
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Self Diagnosis Supported model RA-6 SERVICE MANUAL CHASSIS MODEL NAME REMOTE COMMANDER DESTINATION CHASSIS NO. KP-46WT500 RM-Y909 US/CND SCC-P65LA KP46WT500 RM-Y909 COLOR REAR VIDEO PROJECTOR 9-965-935-05...
Ne les remplacer que par des composants Sony dont le numero de piece est indique dans le present manuel ou dans des supplements publies par Sony. Les reglages de circuit dont l’importance est critique pour la securite du fonctionnement sont identifies dans le present manuel.
KP-46WT500 SAFETY CHECK-OUT Leakage Test After correcting the original service problem, perform the following The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and from safety checks before releasing the set to the customer: all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having a return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5 mA (500 microamperes).
KP-46WT500 Self Diagnosis SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION Supported model The units in this manual contain a self-diagnostic function. If an error occurs, the STANDBY/TIMER LED will automatically begin to flash. The number of times the LED flashes translates to a probable source of the problem. A definition of the STANDBY/TIMER LED flash indicators is listed in the instruction manual for the user’s knowledge and reference.
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KP-46WT500 Display of Standby/Timer LED Flash Count * One blink is not used for self-diagnosis. < FRONT PANEL > • EXAMPLE <Diagnosis Items> <Number of Blinks> • +B overcurrent 2 times • +B overvoltage 3 times • Vertical deflection stop 4 times Lamp ON : 0.3 seconds...
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KP-46WT500 Self-Diagnosis Function Operation Low B and +B line detect DET SHORT, and shut-down POWER ON RELAY. Reset by turning power on/off. In case of +B is loaded approx. 1.5A or more, microcomputer detects it via IC5005. In case of +B becomes approx. 150V or more, POWER ON RELAY shuts down and microcomputer detects it via IC5005.
KP-46WT500 1-4. SPEAKER GRILLE AND H2 BOARD REMOVAL Four screws, dome washer HEX tap 4 x 20, Six screws to remove (+BVTP 4x12) speaker grille H2 board Firmly pull Button, multi speaker grille forward to release. 1-5. H1 BOARD REMOVAL...
KP-46WT500 1-8. BEZNET ASSEMBLY REMOVAL 1-7. MIRROR COVER REMOVAL Screws, Eighteen screws, dome washer HEX tap 4x20 dome washer HEX tap 4x20 Beznet assy Mirror cover Screws, dome washer HEX tap 4x20 1-9. S BOARD REMOVAL 1-10. AD BOARD AND B BOARD REMOVAL...
KP-46WT500 1-11. G BOARD REMOVAL Claws Bracket G Claw Claw screw (+BVTP 4x12) Four screws (+BVTP 3x12) G board Main bracket 1-12. TERMINAL BOARD, A BOARD, D BOARD, U BOARD, AND UD BOARD REMOVAL Two screws (+BVTP 3x12) U board...
KP-46WT500 1-13. PICTURE TUBE REMOVAL CAUTION Removing the arrow-marked screws is strictly prohibited. If removed, it may cause liquid spill. Four screws, Lens dome washer HEX tap 4x20 Picture tube Lens Four screws, Four screws dome washer (+BVTP 4x12) HEX tap 4x20...
KP-46WT500 SECTION 2: SET-UP ADJUSTMENTS 2-3. DEFLECTION YOKE TILT ADJUSTMENT 2-1. SCREEN VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT (COARSE ADJUSTMENT) 1. Connect the color bar generator monoscope pattern to Video 1 input. 2. Cover the red and blue CRT lenses with lens caps to allow only green 1.
KP-46WT500 2-4. FOCUS LENS ADJUSTMENT 2-5. FOCUS VR ADJUSTMENT In this adjustment, use the remote commander while in service mode. 1. Set generator to crosshatch. For details on the usage of the service mode and the remote 2. Cover the red and blue CRT lenses with lens caps to allow only green...
KP-46WT500 2-6. 2-POLE MAGNET AND CENTERING 2-8. 4-POLE MAGNET ADJUSTMENT MAGNET ADJUSTMENT 1. Set the picture mode to PRO and picture to MAX. 1. Set the picture mode to PRO and picture to MAX. 2. Receive the Dot signal. 2. Either select the PJED Test Pattern dot hatch signal or apply an 3.
KP-46WT500 2-10. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS BY then “ENTER” to read the memory. REMOTE COMMANDER 8. Press “MUTING” then “ENTER” to write the new adjustment data into memory. 9. When you want to exit the service mode, turn the power off. All of the circuit adjustments can be made by using the remote commander (RM-Y909).
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KP-46WT500 PJ Engine ITEM ITEM Contents Name Normal Zoom W Zoom GHCS Start position of Green horizontal clamp Width of Green horizontal clamp GHCW BHCS Start position of Blue horizontal clamp Width of Blue horizontal clamp BHCW BDVU Vertical position for border line 1...
KP-46WT500 2-12-1.SETUP FOR ADJUSTMENT 2-12. REGISTRATION ADJUSTMENTS MARKING *ADJUSTING FLOW • At the 4 sides of the screen, use a tape measure to locate the middle. START Turn on the power and wait for 10 minutes. : middle Set to the NTSC Full mode DATA SETTING 1.
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KP-46WT500 2-12-3.OPERATION METHOD FOR Press Switches marker moving method. PROJECTOR ENGINE MODE Joystick (In Fine Adjustment mode) keys à 1 and 4 buttons Joystick 5 6 3 4 POWER MUTING Commander Function Buttons Mode Description Category up DISPLAY 0 + ENTER READ Reads data to NVM.
KP-46WT500 2-13. PJE ADJUSTMENT 3. Press the “9” button on the remote commander and fine adjustment mode will be active where a green marker appears in (SUB DEFLECTION ADJUSTMENT) the center of the screen. (In the case of GRN mode) 4.
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KP-46WT500 7. Select “GRN SKEW”, and correct the tilt of horizontal lines and 10. Select “GRN MSIZ”, and correct the space intervals for the horizontal vertical lines. section so the screen is equal. GRN SKEW (Horizontally/Vertically) GRN MSIZ (Horizontally) Push the joystick...
KP-46WT500 2-13-2.COPYING ALL REGISTRATION DATA 15. Make the fine adjustment so that horizontal lines and vertical lines become straight. TO OTHER MODES 16. Press the “9” button on the remote commander to return to coarse adjustment mode. 1. Make sure that the adjustment for NTSC Full mode are complete and the data has already been written.
KP-46WT500 2-15. AUTO REGISTRATION ERROR CODES If an error code is displayed after the set has been correctly adjusted, check the following items: position, tilt and sizing. If any of these adjustments are off, even slightly, the auto-registration pattern will not hit the four sensors properly. This occurs when the internal generator patterns are being flashed on the screen for the sensors to read.
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KP-46WT500 • ERROR CODE SCREEN DISPLAY SENSOR POSITIONS Error codes in normal (customer) mode are not When executing flash focus in service displayed. You must enter PJED service mode mode, the error will be displayed in text to see the error code.
KP-46WT500 SECTION 3: SAFETY-RELATED ADJUSTMENTS D BOARD 3-2. HV HOLD DOWN CIRCUIT OPERATION CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 3-1. HV REGULATION CIRCUIT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT When replacing the following components marked with a Y on the When replacing the following components marked with a Y on the...
KP-46WT500 G BOARD 3-3. +B MAX VOLTAGE CONFIRMATION The following adjustments should always be performed when replacing IC501, R5032. 1. Supply 130VAC to variable autotransformer. 2. Receive dot signal pattern and set the PICTURE and BRIGHTNESS settings to their minimum.
KP-46WT500 SECTION 4: CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENTS 4-1. BLUE OFFSET ADJUSTMENT 4-3. P & P SUB CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT (RF) (SCON) 1. Receive the all black (1080i, component) signal with VIDEO 5 input, and set PICTURE to maximum. 1. Receive the signal. ...
KP-46WT500 4-5. P & P SUB-HUE AND SUB-COLOR ADJUSTMENT (RF) (SHUE, SCOL) 1. Receive the signal. TV terminal (main) : Color-bar (white-75%, 7.5% setup) VIDEO terminal (sub) : Color-bar (white-75%, 7.5% setup) 2. VIDEO MODE : Pro PICTURE : Maximum...
KP-46WT500 SECTION 5: DIAGRAMS : B+ line 5-1. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION : B-line. (Actual measured value may be different). : signal path. (RF) Circled numbers are waveform references. The components identified by X in this basic schematic diagram have been carefully factory-selected for each set in order to satisfy regulations regarding X-ray radiation.
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KP-46WT500 REFERENCE INFORMATION Terminal name of semiconductors in silk screen RESISTOR : RN METAL FILM : RC SOLID printed circuit ( : FPRD NONFLAMMABLE CARBON : FUSE NONFLAMMABLE FUSIBLE Circuit Device Printed symbol Terminal name Collector : RW NONFLAMMABLE WIREWOUND...
KP-46WT500 BLOCK DIAGRAM (3 OF 3) 5-1. T6001 D5003 CN6005 CN5002 IC6003 LINE A C IN AC (H) AU 19V D6007 DRIVER FILTER 120V A C F6001 L6001, 60Hz AC (L) A BOARD 6002 CONV VG (H) CN706 D5026 Q6006...
KP-46WT500 UD BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM The UD board is not field repairable. If service is required, use the following part number to order a complete replacement board. A-1300-324-A UD Board, Complete UD BOARD WAVEFORMS �� �� ����������� �� �� ��...
KP-46WT500 B BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (1 OF 2) The B board is not field repairable. If service is required, use the following part number to order a complete replacement board. A-1136-271-A B Board, Complete �� �� ����������� �� �� ��...
KP-46WT500 AD BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM The AD board is not field repairable. If service is required, use the following part number to order a complete replacement board. A-1299-523-A AD Board, Complete AD BOARD WAVEFORMS �� �� ����������� �� �� ��...
KP-46WT500 5-5. IC BLOCK DIAGRAMS A BOARD: IC305, 307 SN74LV4053ANSR IN/OUT LOGIC LEVEL BINARY TO CONVERSION 1OF2 COMMON DECODERS WITH INHIBIT LOGIC LEVEL BINARY TO CONVERSION OUT/IN 1OF2 COMMON DECODERS WITH INHIBIT LOGIC LEVEL BINARY TO CONVERSION 1OF2 COMMON DECODERS...
KP-46WT500 REF.NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REF.NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION ASSEMBLY INCLUDES NOTE: The components identified by shading and mark are critical for safety. NOTE: Les composants identifies per un trame et une marque sont critiques Replace only with part number specified.
KP-46WT500 REF.NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REF.NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE: The components identified by shading and mark are critical for safety. NOTE: Les composants identifies per un trame et une marque sont critiques Replace only with part number specified. pour la securite. Ne les remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifie.
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KP-46WT500 The components in this manual identified by the following RESISTORS • All resistors are in ohms symbol: • F : nonflammable • All variable and adjustable resistors have characteristic curve B, unless otherwise noted. Items marked with an asterisk are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service.
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KP-46WT500 NOTE: Les composants identifies per un trame et une NOTE: The components identified by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les mark are critical for safety. Replace only remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifie.
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KP-46WT500 CR CG NOTE: Les composants identifies per un trame et une NOTE: The components identified by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les mark are critical for safety. Replace only remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifie.
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KP-46WT500 NOTE: Les composants identifies per un trame et une NOTE: The components identified by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les mark are critical for safety. Replace only remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifie.
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KP-46WT500 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES CONNECTOR R7014 1-216-821-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R7015 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W CN7001 1-816-228-21 CONNECTOR, DIV R7016 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W CN7002 1-564-526-11 PLUG, CONNECTOR R7020 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP...
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KP-46WT500 UD D NOTE: Les composants identifies per un trame et une NOTE: The components identified by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les mark are critical for safety. Replace only remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifie.
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KP-46WT500 NOTE: Les composants identifies per un trame et une NOTE: The components identified by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les mark are critical for safety. Replace only remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifie.
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KP-46WT500 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES R8012 1-216-829-11 METAL CHIP 4.7K 1/10W R8059 1-214-808-11 METAL 1/2W R8013 1-218-710-11 METAL CHIP 5.6K 0.50% 1/10W R8060 1-214-808-11 METAL 1/2W R8014 1-218-709-11 METAL CHIP 5.1K 0.50% 1/10W...
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KP-46WT500 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES R8103 1-216-816-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R8148 1-218-740-11 METAL CHIP 100K 0.50% 1/10W R8104 1-216-832-11 METAL CHIP 8.2K 1/10W R8149 1-215-905-11 METAL OXIDE R8105 1-214-808-11 METAL 1/2W R8106...
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KP-46WT500 A component identified by this NOTE: The components identified by shading mark are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES — 100 —...
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KP-46WT500 NOTE: Les composants identifies per un trame et une NOTE: The components identified by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les mark are critical for safety. Replace only remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifie.
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KP-46WT500 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES R2011 1-216-853-11 METAL CHIP 470K 1/10W R2055 1-216-821-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R2012 1-216-853-11 METAL CHIP 470K 1/10W R2056 1-216-821-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R2013 1-216-853-11 METAL CHIP 470K...
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KP-46WT500 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES R2099 1-216-809-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R2175 1-216-817-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R2100 1-216-825-11 METAL CHIP 2.2K 1/10W R2176 1-216-825-11 METAL CHIP 2.2K 1/10W R2103 1-216-809-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W...
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KP-46WT500 NOTE: Les composants identifies per un trame et une NOTE: The components identified by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les mark are critical for safety. Replace only remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifie.
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KP-46WT500 NOTE: Les composants identifies per un trame et une NOTE: The components identified by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les mark are critical for safety. Replace only remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifie.
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KP-46WT500 NOTE: Les composants identifies per un trame et une NOTE: The components identified by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les mark are critical for safety. Replace only remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifie.
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KP-46WT500 G H2 NOTE: Les composants identifies per un trame et une NOTE: The components identified by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les mark are critical for safety. Replace only remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifie.
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UD BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM The UD board is not fi eld repairable. If service is required, use the following part number to order a complete replacement board. A-1300-324-A UD Board, Complete CN7001 DVI MOLEX CONN SD-74320-004 — D7004 UDZSTE-175.6B D7001 R7021 DAN202K R7126...
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B BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (1 OF 2) The B board is not fi eld repairable. If service is required, use the following part number to order a complete replacement board. A-1136-271-A B Board, Complete RB3306 RB3307 56*4 56*4 — 3.3V L3301 C3301 :CHIP...
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AD BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM The AD board is not fi eld repairable. If service is required, use the following part number to order a complete replacement board. A-1299-523-A AD Board, Complete C1640 FB1606 RB1603 RB1604 BLM11A601S 100*4 100*4 :1608 — RE_YS C1625 C1627...
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A BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (1 OF 3) TO UD: CN7002 TO H1:CN9102 TO G:CN5001 TO H2:CN9202 TO UD: CN7002 CN23 CN24 CN21 CN22 CN16 :FASTON :FASTON :S-MICRO TO UD: :S-MICRO :S-MICRO SHIELD :S-MICRO BTF-FA421 TO UD: SHIELD :S-MICRO SUB-TUNER :B-TO B-S TO U:CN2001 MAIN TU L —...
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BUFF C IN HGND HD S HD O2 :CHIP R446 R306 Q328 CB-M CR-O R452 VD-M HD-O3 Q305 1.5k 2SB709A 1/16W 2SD601A R392 1/16W CB-O 1/16W M2103H C323 CR-M :CHIP VD-O2 C330 BUFF BUFF :CHIP :RN-CP 0.01 1/16W CB-S CR-S VD-S M2151H :CHIP...
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9V-4 PIN(E-W) PIN(E-W) (TO P1) HC PARA HC PARA (TO P3) C422 L317 R543 HP IN HP IN 2.7k (TO P1) :LAV35 1/16W V SHIFT V SHIFT F:1608 :CHIP (TO P1) R513 2.7k R571 (TO P1,P2,P3) 1/16W :CHIP :1608 OFFSET H DRIVE (TO P1) (TO P3)
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KP-46WT500 U BOARD IC VOLTAGE LIST IC2001 IC2003 VOLT VOLT VIDEO CN2001 :B-TO B-P TO A:CN6 IC2004 PS-V PS-V VOLT FB2001 BLM11A102S :1608 MN C OUT Q2022 C2006 2SD601A COMP V OUT C2099 C2103 B:1608 C2094 C2111 A-MUTE 0.001 B:1608...
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SUB TU V C2004 MAIN TU R MAIN TU V MAIN TU L R2343 8.2k 1/16W :CHIP U BOARD TRANSISTOR TABLE CN2002 C2353 C2356 100p 100p WHT-L CH:1608 CH:1608 :S-MICRO R2349 TO H4:CN9301 Q2001 IC2305 R2347 R2383 R2357 NJM2180M 1/16W 4.7k 1/16W :CHIP...
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KP-46WT500 G BOARD IC VOLTAGE LIST G BOARD TRANSISTOR VOLTAGE LIST IC501 IC5004 IC6003 VOLT VOLT VOLT Q5001 134.4 10.4 -0.3 Q5002 L5016 -0.3 Q5003 C5015 C5024 L5015 :LHL10 -0.3 Q5004 IC5003 C5043 CN5003 NJM7905FA R5025 1.6k -5V REG -0.2 Q5005 22.3...
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WARNING Note on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC expose the projection TV to rain or rules. moisture. Note on convergence adjustment Before you use your projection TV, make sure to adjust CAUTION convergence.
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The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the cabinet, unplug the projection TV immediately and projection TV, below the Sony logo, on the sticker, and have it checked by qualified service personnel before also on the TV box (white label). Record these numbers in operating it further.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles For your protection, please read these instructions beyond their capacity, since this can completely, and keep this manual for future reference. result in fire or electric shock. Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions Always turn the set off when it is not and instructions placed on the set or described in the...
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KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES to the set. Use only a cart or stand OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS recommended by Sony for the ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL. specific model of TV. No part of the TV set should overhang any edge of Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide the TV cart or stand;...
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Lightning Safety Check For added protection for this television receiver during a Upon completion of any service or repairs lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused to the set, ask the service technician to for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet perform routine safety checks (as specified and disconnect the antenna.
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Contents Introducing the Sony Projection TV Using the Menus Presenting the Sony Projection TV......8 Overview..............48 Using this manual ............9 Using the Video Menu..........49 Using the Audio Menu..........51 Using the Channel Menu ........53 Installing and Connecting the Using the Wide Menu ...........55 Projection TV Using the Timer Menu..........57...
Introducing the Sony Projection TV Presenting the Sony Projection TV Thank you for purchasing the Sony Projection TV. This manual is for models KP-46WT500, KP-51WS500, KP-57WS500, and KP-65WS500. KP-51WS500 is used for illustration purposes, unless indicated otherwise. Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new projection TV include: ™...
Introducing the Sony Projection TV ❑ Wide Screen Mode: Allows you to watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in wide screen mode (16:9 aspect ratio). ❑ Auto Wide: Allows you to select the wide screen mode automatically. ™ ❑ Flash Focus : Allows you to adjust convergence automatically.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Contents The box contains your new projection TV, a remote control and two AA batteries. No peripheral cables are included. If you intend to add additional equipment to your projection TV, please check the hookup instructions for your desired setup before you begin.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Carrying Your Projection TV Carrying the projection TV requires four (4) or more people. The projection TV has been equipped with casters for easy movement on a hard surface. Please move your projection TV using the casters. (KP-51WS500, KP-57WS500, and KP-65WS500 only) Handle (one on each side) (KP-65WS500 only)
Y - Green or B–Y) - Blue or R–Y) - Red CONTROL S cable CONTROL S connections are exclusive to Sony products and allow greater control of all Sony equipment. Push into connection. DVI cable DVI connection for a high-bandwidth copy-protected signal...
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Projection TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Menu The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus without Controls the use of a remote control. Pressing brings up the on-screen menus. MENU The arrow buttons move the on-screen cursor in the menus and by pressing the Select button ( ) selects the menu item.
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Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Projection TV Rear and Front Panel Rear of projection TV Connectors Front of projection TV Front of projection TV KP-46WT500 KP-51WS500, KP-57WS500, and KP-65WS500...
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(VAR/FIX) video component. L (MONO)/R 0 CONTROL S To control other Sony equipment with the projection TV's IN/OUT remote control, connect the CONTROL S IN jack of the equipment to the CONTROL S OUT jack on the projection TV with the CONTROL S cable.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Basic Connections (Connecting Cable TV or Antenna) Connecting Directly The connection you choose depends on the cable found in your home. Newer homes are equipped with standard coaxial cable (see A); older homes to Cable or an probably have 300-ohm twin lead cable (see B);...
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Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Cable Box Cable Box and Cable This is the preferred basic cable TV hookup to use if: Connections ❑ Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of them (pay channels vs. regular cable channels) and you need to use a cable box, and ❑...
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Also, set Cable to ON in the Channel menu (see page 53). ✍ Setting the Channel Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box Fix feature in the Channel (see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 68).
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a VCR and Cable Use this hookup if: ❑ You have cable TV that does not require a cable box. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the cable TV cable to the VCR’s IN jack. Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the projection TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
With this setup you can: ❑ Use the projection TV remote control to change channels on your cable box when the signal is scrambled. To program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 68.
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Installing and Connecting the Projection TV YC-15V/30V (not supplied) Coaxial cable VMC-810S/820S (not supplied) VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) Cable box S VIDEO AUDIO-R (red) Coaxial cable Rear of projection TV ✍ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing If you connect two VCRs, you can record from one VCR to the other while using your projection TV to monitor what is being recorded. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using AUDIO and VIDEO cables, connect the playback VCR’s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the recording VCR’s Audio and Video IN jacks.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the satellite receiver’s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the projection TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF IN jack. Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the projection TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting an Audio Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using audio cables, connect the projection TV’s AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) jacks to the audio receiver’s audio LINE IN jacks. Rear of projection TV AUDIO-R AUDIO-L (red)
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors This is the preferred hookup to use if: ❑ Your DVD player has component (Y, B-Y, R-Y) jacks. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD player’s Y, B-Y and R-Y jacks to the Y, P and P...
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors Use this hookup if: ❑ Your DVD player does not have component (Y, P ) jacks. ✍ If your DVD player has video component output connectors: for best picture quality use the connection described on page 26.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Digital TV Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Be sure to read the Using three separate component video cables, connect the Digital TV Set-top box manual. Set-top box’s Y, P and P jacks to the projection TV.
(yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. YC-15V/30V (not supplied) VMC-810S/820S VIDEO (not supplied) (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) S VIDEO A/V output AUDIO-R (red) KP-46WT500 S VIDEO YC-15V/30V (not supplied) VIDEO (yellow) VMC-810S/820S (not supplied) A/V output AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) KP-51WS500,...
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting an AV Receiver For greater control of all audio and video equipment, connect an AV receiver. ✍ Change “Video Label” for the VIDEO 1 input to “Receiver” (see page 59). Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the coaxial cable from the incoming cable connection or antenna to IN on the VCR.
Using the CONTROL S Feature CONTROL S allows you to control your projection TV system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. In addition to allowing you to control multiple devices with one remote control, the CONTROL S feature...
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Setting Up the Projection TV Automatically After you finish connecting your projection TV, you can run Auto Setup to set up your channels. The Auto Setup screen appears when you turn your projection TV on for the first time after installing it. If you do not want to set up the channels at this time, you can do it later by using the Auto Program feature in the Channel menu (see page 54).
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Adjusting the Convergence Automatically – FLASH FOCUS™ – The projection tube image appears on the screen in three colors (red, green and blue). If they do not converge, the color is poor and the picture blurs. Before you use your projection TV, be sure to adjust the convergence.
Using the Features Using the Remote Control The following table describes the buttons on the remote control that are for more advanced functions. Button Descriptions Outside Panel Button Description 1 MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore the sound.
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Using the Features Button Description qd POWER Turn on and off the projection TV and other audio/video buttons equipment you have programmed into the remote control. (GREEN) For instructions, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 68. qf FUNCTION Select the equipment (TV, SAT/CABLE) that you want to buttons operate.
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Stereo, Auto SAP, and Mono. 8 CODE SET Used for programming the remote control to operate non- Sony video equipment. For details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 68. 9 POWER Press to turn on the DVD/VCR player you have programmed into the remote control.
Using the Features Watching the TV Many TV features can be accessed directly through the remote control. The following will explain the function of some of the buttons found on your remote control. Buttons for 1 TV (FUNCTION) Activates the remote control for use with the projection TV. Projection TV Operations 2 ANT—...
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Using the Features qa DISPLAY Press to display the channel number, current time and channel label (if set). To turn the display off, press again. DISPLAY qs TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to scroll through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5 and VIDEO 7.
Using the Features Watching the Digital TV When you have connected the DTV receiver, you can enjoy digital TV programs. This projection TV is capable of receiving the 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i digital TV formats. ✍ This projection TV is not capable of displaying a native 720p format signal.
Using the Features Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channel feature lets you select programs from a list of favorite channels that you preset. To display a list of your favorite channels: ✍ Your Favorite Channel options can be set automatically or manually. The factory setting for Favorite Channel is Auto.
Using the Features Using Twin View™ Twin View enables you to watch two programs at the same time. You can also change the size of both the left and right pictures. Activating Twin To display twin pictures Pictures Make sure your projection TV is tuned to a working channel.
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Using the Features ✍ Factors Affecting Twin View: - If you use a cable box to view all channels, the same channel appears in both windows because the cable box unscrambles only one channel at a time. - If you use a cable box, you can view the cable box output in one window and view a different source (such as a VCR or DVD player) in the second window by using the button.
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Using the Features Changing the The zoom feature lets you change the size of the left and right pictures. Picture Size To enlarge the left To enlarge the picture (reduce right picture the right) (reduce the left) Move the Move the joystick left to joystick right activate the left...
Using the Features Using the Freeze Function button allows you to temporarily capture a program’s picture. FREEZE You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. To use the Freeze function When the program information you want to capture is displayed, press FREEZE The projection TV switches to Twin View mode and displays the “frozen”...
Using the Features Using Scrolling Channel Index Scrolling Channel Index allows you to view and select from all receivable channels scrolling on the screen without leaving the current channel. ✍ Scrolling Channel Index will not function when parental Lock is activated. To use the Scrolling Channel Index function Press The current channel will be reduced in size and displayed on the left in...
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Using the Features Press The selected channel will be enlarged for normal viewing. To cancel Scrolling Channel Index Press again to resume normal viewing. ✍ Sound will only be heard from the center picture. ✍ If one of the pictures received through Scrolling Channel Index is snowy, the entire screen may become unstable.
Using the Features Using Wide Screen Mode Wide Screen Mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in several Wide Screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio). ❑ Press WIDE MODE repeatedly to toggle through the following Wide You can also access the Mode settings.
Using the Menus Overview Opening and choosing a menu: Press to display the menu screen. MENU Move the joystick to the desired menu icon and press to select it. Use the joystick to scroll through the features. See the specific menu page for instructions on moving through the menu.
Using the Menus Using the Video Menu To select the Video Menu Press MENU Move the joystick to the Video icon and press Use the joystick to scroll through the features. Press to select a feature. That feature’s adjustment appears. Use the joystick to make the desired adjustments.
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Using the Menus Option Description DRC Mode Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x density, for high quality Digital sources (i.e., DVD player, Satellite receiver). Reality Interlaced Recommended for moving pictures. Creation Progressive Recommended for still images and text. CineMotion Recommended for 24 frame-per-second films.
Using the Menus Using the Audio Menu To select the Audio Menu Press MENU Move the joystick to the Audio icon and press Use the joystick to scroll through the options. Press to select an option. That option’s settings appear. Use the joystick to scroll through the settings.
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Using the Menus Option Description Speaker Select to turn on the projection TV speakers. Select to turn off the projection TV speakers and listen to the projection TV's sound only through your external audio system speakers. Audio Out Variable The projection TV’s speakers are turned off, but Easy control the volume output from your audio system can still of volume...
Using the Menus Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu Press MENU Move the joystick to the Channel icon and press Use the joystick to scroll through the features. Press to select a feature. That feature’s options appear. Use the joystick to scroll through the options.
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Using the Menus Option Description Channel Fix “Fix” your projection TV’s channel setting to 3 or 4 and use the cable box, VCR or satellite Useful when you receiver to change channels. Select one of these have a cable box settings if you have connected the device to the or satellite VHF/UHF jack.
Using the Menus Using the Wide Menu To select the Wide menu Press MENU Use the joystick to move to the Wide icon and press Move the joystick to scroll through the features. Press to select a feature. That feature’s options appear. Use the joystick to scroll through the options.
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Using the Menus Option Description Vertical Center Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down in If 4:3 Default is set to the window. (Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes.) anything but Off, the Wide Move the joystick up or down to choose a position and press Mode setting changes only for the current...
Using the Menus Using the Timer Menu To select the Timer menu Press MENU Move the joystick to the Timer icon and press To set the Current Time Use the joystick to select “Current Time”, then press If it is currently Daylight Saving Time, be sure to set the mode to “ON” first.
Using the Menus Using the Setup Menu To select the Setup Menu Press MENU Move the joystick to the Setup icon and press Use the joystick to scroll through the features. Press to select a feature. That feature’s options appear. Use the joystick to scroll through the options.
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Using the Menus Option Description Video Label Allows you to label the audio/video components you connected to the projection TV so you can identify them when using TV/ VIDEO. When in the Setup menu’s Video Label feature, use the joystick to highlight an input to label, then press select it.
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Using the Menus Using the Parent The Parent menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to Menu their content and rating levels. These ratings are assigned by a federal rating board. Not all programs are rated.
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Using the Menus Make sure that “Country” is selected, and press Move the joystick up or down to select U.S.A. or Canada according to the country you reside in, and press Move the joystick down to select “Parental Lock”, and press Move the joystick up or down to select a desired rating, and press If you select Child, Youth, Young Adult or Custom, the Parental Control is activated automatically.
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Using the Menus The Parent menu includes the following options. If you are not familiar Option Description with the Parental Parental Lock Parental lock is off. No programs are blocked Guideline rating system, from viewing. Turn ratings on/ you should select Child, Child Maximum ratings permitted are: off and select a...
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Using the Menus Using Custom If you want to select the ratings to be blocked from Custom, follow the Rating Options procedure below. Perform the steps 1 to 8 in “To select the rating” on page 60 to display the Parental Lock options. Move the joystick up or down to select “Custom,”...
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Using the Menus Move the joystick left, then down, to select “TV Rating” or “Program,” and press The “TV Rating” setting menu appears. Move the joystick up or down to select the rating to be blocked, and press indicator automatically appears beside the selected rating and all “higher”...
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Using the Menus Move the joystick left or right to select the extender to be viewed, and press “-” appears beside the selected extender, indicating that the programs that match the extender can be viewed. If you press again, is displayed to show that the programs that match the extender will be blocked again.
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Using the Menus US custom rating options If you selected U.S.A. as the country of residence on page 60, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (If you selected Canada, see page 67.) Option Description Movie Rating All children and General Audience. To ensure maximum Parental Guidance suggested.
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Using the Menus Canadian custom rating options If you selected Canada as the country of residence on page 60, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (If you selected U.S.A., see page 66.) Option Description English Rating All children. Children 8 years and older.
Beta, ED Beta VCRs 8 mm VCR VHS VCR DVD Player If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the projection TV’s remote control, use the following procedures to program the remote control. ✍...
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If you enter a new code number, the code number you previously entered at that setting is erased. ❑ In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your component with the Sony remote control. In this case, use the component’s own remote control unit.
Other Information Operating Other Components with Your Projection TV Remote Control Operating a VCR Open the panel and move the slide switch to the AV input you coded for this device. To Do This ... Press Turn on/off green POWER button (inside the panel) CH +/–...
Other Information Operating a Cable To Do This ... Press Turn on/off SAT/CABLE (POWER) SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION) Select Cable Box Select a channel 0-9 buttons, ENTER CH +/– Change channels Back to previous channel JUMP Operating a Satellite To Do This ... Press Receiver Turn on/off...
Troubleshooting If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only). Problem Possible Remedies ❏...
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Other Information Problem Possible Remedies ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable channels that are not Projection TV is fixed to one channel presently in TV memory (see page 54). ❏ Check your Channel Fix settings (see page 54). ❏...
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Other Information Problem Possible Remedies ❏ You get the same program in the Both may be set to the same channel. Try changing channels in either the main window picture as in the main picture or the window picture. ❏ picture You may be running all your channels through a cable box.
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Other Information Mass 135 lb (61.3 kg) (KP-46WT500) 167 lb 9oz (76 kg) (KP-51WS500) 196 lb 3oz (89 kg) (KP-57WS500) 275 lb 8 oz (125 kg) (KP-65WS500) Power Consumption In Use 230 W In Standby Under 1 W Supplied Accessories...
Index Connecting Audio receiver 25 AV receiver 30 – Cable box 16 Cable or antenna 16 Activating a Twin View screen Camcorder 29 Adding channels to the channel list Digital TV Receiver 28 Adjusting audio, Steady Sound DVD player 26 ANT button Satellite receiver 23 –...
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Flash Focus described 9 Parental control, described performing 33 Password, changing FREEZE button PIC MODE button Freeze, using Picture contrast, adjusting Front Panel Controls Picture size, adjusting in Twin View FUNCTION buttons (WHITE) POWER button POWER buttons (GREEN) Presetting channels –...
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Surround sound SYSTEM OFF button Time set current 57 set daylight saving 57 Timer menu Timer setting Treble, adjusting – Troubleshooting TV function button TV power button TV/VIDEO button Twin View™ activating a picture 41 described 8 using 41 connecting two, for tape editing 22 using with TV remote control 71 with cable box, connecting 20 with cable, connecting 19...
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PRINTING THE SERVICE MANUAL The PDF of this service manual is not designed to be printed from cover to cover. The pages vary in size, and must therefore be printed in sections based on page dimensions. NON-SCHEMATIC PAGES Data that does NOT INCLUDE schematic diagrams are formatted to 8.5 x 11 inches and can be printed on standard letter-size and/or A4-sized paper. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS The schematic diagram pages are provided in two ways, full size and tiled.
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ON-SCREEN SEARCH OPTION All of the text within the service manual PDF is content searchable. This means that you can enter any text, word, phrase or reference number that appears in the manual, and the PDF software will search, fi nd and move the cursor to the location where you requested text fi rst appears. This feature can be particularly useful in locating components on a specifi...
RA-6 SERVICE MANUAL CHASSIS MODEL NAME REMOTE COMMANDER DESTINATION CHASSIS NO. KP-46WT500 RM-Y909 US/CND SCC-P65LA CORRECTION - 2 SUBJECT: UPDATED DATA RELATING TO CR, CG AND CB BOARDS Correct the service manual as shown. File this Correction with the service manual.
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KP-46WT500 CR BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM [R CRT DRIVE] COMPONENT SIDE TO F.BLOCK F GND CN7108 R CRT DRIVE CN7104 :ONE TOUCH R7101 560k TO F.BLOCK 1/2W — R7123 CN7103 1/2W SG7103 DSP-301N :S-MICRO CN7107 TO CG:CN7204 C7103 :FASTON +200V R7107 0.001...
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KP-46WT500 CB BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM [B CRT DRIVE] COMPONENT SIDE TO F.BLOCK CN7309 F GND B CRT DRIVE TO F.BLOCK CN7305 — R7330 :ONE TOUCH SG7303 1/2W DSP-301N R7304 CN7304 560k C7305 0.001 1/2W R7301 :S-MICRO :FPRD TO D:CN8022 CN7308...
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KP-46WT500 CG BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM [G CRT DRIVE] COMPONENT SIDE CN7205 TO F.BLOCK :ONE TOUCH F GND TO F.BLOCK G CRT DRIVE CN7209 R7204 560k 1/2W — R7223 CN7204 1/2W SG7203 DSP-301N :S-MICRO TO CR:CN7103 C7203 +200V 0.001 SG7201 CRT_GND...
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KP-46WT500 REF.NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REF.NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading and mark are critical for safety. NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une marque sont critiques Replace only with part number specifi ed.
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KP-46WT500 NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer mark are critical for safety. Replace only que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
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KP-46WT500 NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer mark are critical for safety. Replace only que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
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KP-46WT500 NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer mark are critical for safety. Replace only que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.