Sony intelligent Android 4K HD LED TV - KDL-40W580B - KDL-48W580B - KDL-60W600B – How to access Service mode – How to enter to self diagnostics – Service mode adjustments – Panel time reset – VCOM adjustment
1) Go to TV standby condition by remote commander.
2) Press “i+ (info)”, “5”, “Volume +” then “TV power” on remote.
3) You can see Service Mode on display.
The above operation should be finished within 15 seconds after the set go to STBY mode
Transition of Each Micro’s Service Mode
OPTIONS
1. First of all, when you enter Service Mode, you can see “Digital” service mode.
2. Whenever you press “OPTIONS” on remote, service mode is changed according to the flow below:
Change Data by Service Mode 1 (Part A)
1. Change Data of “Chassis” or “VPC” service mode
a. Press “2 / 5” on remote to select (up / down) category.
b. Press “1 / 4” on remote to select (up / down) Item.
c. Press “3 / 6” on remote to change (up / down) data.
Save Changing Data by Service Mode 1
2. Write data for “Chassis” or “VPC” service mode.
a. Press “Mute” on remote. It shows green “SERVICE” changes to green “WRITE”.
b. Press “0” on remote. Green “WRITE” changes to red “WRITE”. It indicate writing is processing.
c. After a while, red “WRITE” changes to green “SERVICE”. Writing process is done at this point.
3. TV reboot is necessary for applying data change.
Change Data by Service Mode 2 (Part B)
1. Change Data of “Digital” service mode (except “003 DIG_SRV_MODE” category)
a. Press “2 / 5” on remote to select (up / down) category.
b. Press “1 / 4” on remote to select (up / down) Item.
c. Press “3 / 6” on remote to change (up / down) data,
“Digital” service mode don’t have to Save. (except “002 MODEL”)
2. Change Data of “Digital” service mode ( “003 DIG_SRV_MODE” category). “003 DIG_SRV_MODE” is one category of “Digital” service mode. Please note because this operation is special.
a. Press “2 / 5” on remote to select “003 DIG_SRV_MODE”.
b. Press “1 / 4” on remote to select (up / down) Item.
c. Press “0 / 10” on remote to select item.
d. Press number key “1”~”9” directly. “*” stamp move.
e. Press “12 / enter / select” to decide and advance to the next step. Press “return”, to return to the previous page.
Checking Board Information
1. In “Digital” service mode ( “002 MODEL” category)
2. Press “0 / 10” on remote to select item.
3. Press “1” on Remote.
Note : Check the Result. Result 1 : NG ,
Result 2: OK, Result 3 : OK (With “TUNER BOARD OPTION is changed correctly”) comment
4. Press “Return” on Remote
5. Press “2” on Remote.
6. Press “Return” on Remote.
Save Changing Data by Service Mode 2
1. In “Digital” service mode ( “002 MODEL” category)
001 SEG Select segment information
002 DEST Select destination information
003 MODELNAME Select Model Name
004 SERIAL Can be set Only Once for the new board
005 SHIP_CONFIRM...Can set correct Product Code
006 VAR_TYPE Select variable information
a. Change data for each model. (Refer to 4-4 Part B)
b. Press “Mute”, “0” on remote sequentially. Red “WRITE” is shown. This indicates writing is in process.
c. After a while, red “WRITE” disappears. Green Done will be displayed for a while, which means writing process is done.
d. For the items SEG, DEST, MODELNAME after changing each item, service save (“mute”+”0”) is required. For the item SERIAL, after inputting the serial number, press key “12” or “Enter” to save the data.
– Please save the items according to the sequence “SEG -> DEST -> MODELNAME-> VAR_TYPE”
– When Saving the item "SEG", sometimes instead of "Writing", the word "Pending" will appear. In this case, skip "SEG", saving "DEST“ , "MODELNAME“ and “VAR_TYPE” is OK.
Restore WB / Gamma Adj. Data to B board.
1.in “VPC” service mode
a.Select “000 DATA_COPY” category by pressing “2 / 5” on remote.
b.Change data from “0” to “1” by pressing “3 / 6” on remote.
c.Wait until data is changed from 1 to 3.
d.When data is changed from 1 to 3, restoring process is finished.
e.In case data is changed from 1 to 2, keep default setting. (No more process is needed.)
WB Adjustment by Service Mode
1. in “VPC” service mode (“004 WB” category)
a. Press “1” or “4” on remote to select WB adjustment menu.
b. Change data by pressing “3” or “6”. Each range of these items is 0~1023.
c. Press “mute” ＋”0” on remote to save the data. “SERVICE” comment is changed to “WRITE”, indicating writing process.
d. After a while, “WRITE” comment returns to “SERVICE”, which means writing process is done. (takes about a couple of seconds)
VCOM Adjustment (NFR-AUO/SDC/FXC Panel)
STEP1
1. in “Digital” service mode
a. Select “003 DIG_SRV_MODE” category by pressing “2 / 5” on remote.
b. Press “0” to go to “TEST PATTERN” Mode.
c. Press “Enter” or “12” to go into Video TEST PATTERN.
d. Press “7” or “8” to select the test pattern
e. Press “Enter” or “12” twice to show the VCOM TEST PATTERN.
STEP2
2.in “VPC” service mode a. Select “002 VCOM” category by pressing “2 / 5” on remote.
b. Select “000 ENABLE” item by pressing “1 / 4” on remote.
c. Change ENABLE from “0” to “1” by pressing “3” to enable VCOM adjustment.
STEP3
3. in “VPC” service mode
a. Select “002 VCOM” category by pressing “2 / 5” on remote.
b. Select “001 ADJUST” item by pressing “1 / 4” on remote.
c. Change data by pressing “3 / 6” on remote.
STEP4
4. in “Digital” service mode
a. Select “007 VCOM” category by pressing “2 / 5” on remote.
b. Change data from “1” to “0” by pressing “3 or 6 ” on remote.
c. Confirm the final result of the VCOM adjustment .
d. If OK, Finish the VCOM adjustment. If NG, pressing “3 or 6” to show the OSD again and go back to VCOM adjustment Step 3.
VCOM Adjustment (HFR-AUO/FXC Panel)
STEP1
1. in “VPC” service mode
a. Select “002 VCOM” category by pressing “2 / 5” on remote.
b. Select “000 ENABLE” item by pressing “1 / 4” on remote..
c. Change ENABLE from “0” to “1” by pressing “3” to enable VCOM adjustment.
-The Picture is change Vcom Pattern and you can’t see OSD
STEP2
2. in “VPC” service mode (There is no OSD.)
a. Select “002 VCOM” category by pressing “2 / 5” on remote.
b. Select “001 ADJUST” item by pressing “1 / 4” on remote.
c. Change data by pressing “3 / 6” on remote.
d. Finish the adjustment when the picture seems OK.
e. Select “000 ENABLE” item by pressing “1 / 4” on remote.
f. Change ENABLE from “1” to “0” by pressing “6” to disable VCOM adjustment. and you can see OSD.
1. in “Digital” service mode
a.Select “003 DIG_SRV_MODE” category by pressing “2 / 5” on remote.
b. Select “006 REC_SETTING ” item by pressing “1 / 4” on remote.
c. Press “0” or “10” to go to detailed REC Setting screen.
STEP2
2. in detailed REC setting screen
a. Press “1” to select “Key Copy” item
b. Press “Enter” or “12” twice to execute the command.
c. If OK, show the message “Key Copy OK”. If NG, show the message “Key Copy NG (= xx )”.
d. Press “Return” to return to previous page.
STEP3
3. in detailed REC setting screen
a. Press “2” to select “HDD Re-Register” Item.
b. Press “Enter” or “12” twice to execute the command.
c. If OK, xx= x+1. If NG, xx=x.
d. Press “Return” to return to previous page.
Reset Panel Operation Time
1. In Self Diagnosis Display (refer to How to Enter Self Diagnosis Display)
a. Reset Panel Operation Time <7> -> <0>
Set to Shipping Condition
1. How to do shipping condition.
a. Move to “Digital” service mode.
b. Press “8” on remote. It shows green “SERVICE” changes to green “RST-”.
c. Press “mute” on remote. Added green “EXE” after green “RST-” .
d. Press “0” on remote. Green “EXE-RST” changes to red “EXERST”. It indicate writing is processing.
e. After a while, red “EXE-RST” changes to green “SERVICE”.
f. And blink Smart Core WHITE LED. Writing process is done at this point.
<Another way>
You can set to shipping condition w/o entering Service Mode. -> “Cursor Up” + “Power Key” on remote.
How to Enter Self Diagnosis Display
1. Go to TV standby condition by remote commander.
2. Press “i+ (info)”, “5”, “Volume-” then “TV power” on remote.
3. You can see Self Diagnosis Display.
4. To Exit , Press Power Off and On.