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Old 08-15-2017, 09:21 PM
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IR receiver punking out on my XBR

I have a Sony KDF-70XBR950 Projection TV that I bought new in 2005, which has been pretty much trouble free except for changing the projection lamps twice.

Last night, it wouldn't respond to the RCU. I changed batteries, but still no go.
I tried my cable box RCU which can operate it, and also the RCU from my Sony Bravia, and nothing.

Today I discovered that if I held the RCU within about two feet from the TV's IR sensor, it would function. I took the RCU into the bedroom where the Bravia is located, and it worked just fine, from 15 feet away, so it's not the RCU, but the TV.

I have the almost 200 page repair manual for the XBR, but it's damn near like reading Greek; I can't even determine which board is for the IR receiver.

I would appreciate if anyone could help me with this; it's something that I've never encountered before, the IR receiver dropping it's reception ability.

I can email the repair manual if someone feels they might be able to decipher it.
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Old 08-16-2017, 08:59 AM
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Your remote eye is on the H-1 switch board part I.C.3701. See page 103 print, 104 pdf for location in the tv set. Hope this helps, Tom.J
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Old 08-16-2017, 10:01 AM
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Here's what the H1 Board will look like - it's mounted on the front bezel of the TV. Attached to it will be the IR sensor, the second photo. NLA from Sony, Encompass and Union Electronics Distributors.

First things, though - make sure the IR window on the Bezel is clear of dirt, smoke film, and fingerprints, all of which can block IR and make the sensitivity go down. Second, make sure you have the +5V standby voltage going to the sensor. If it all is good, you've likely got a bad sensor, not unheard of - I've got several, but not yours. The one pictured is an SBX3071-71 and yours is a SBX1971-51P - same physically, but different (slightly) electrically.
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Old 08-16-2017, 10:34 AM
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check one other thing. If there is sunlight or a bright light hitting
it it may be flooding out. Especially beware of any of the
"modern" bulbs. Cure is to remove the offender or put a small
hole on black tape & cover it. That works but your aim must be good.

I think these are pretty much the same. If its bad I would try one
that looks the same but check the pin out. You need ground, +5v & data out.

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Old 08-16-2017, 10:44 AM
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^^^ I think this. How long ago did you install your dimmable LED lighting in the room?

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Old 08-16-2017, 11:46 AM
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Gentlemen, thx a ton. Tom.J and Findm, this is exactly the information I need.
If the sensor has gone bad, where would I find a replacement, would you know of a source?

AFA the IR window, I used a glass cleaner to make sure that it wasn't obstructed.
The TV is in a darkened room, and nothing has changed AFA lighting in a dozen years.
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Old 08-16-2017, 01:06 PM
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I think these are pretty much the same. If its bad I would try one
that looks the same but check the pin out. You need ground, +5v & data out.

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Different - in pinout and electrically.

Looking from the top of the sensor, OP's is a mirror pinout of mine - swap the pins around and it would work if electrically the same, but.....his requires a "pullup" resistor (R3703 on his board), meaning it's a transistor output - the one I have is most likely a CMOS/FET output (direct connection to Standby 5V connection...). I was hoping....
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Old 08-16-2017, 01:10 PM
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I did not find a replacement IR unit for sale at the sony parts dealers. Most likely will have to get one from a junk XBR sony. Sad to say thats' about the only way to get parts these days. All the best, Tom.J
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Old 08-16-2017, 01:50 PM
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Brian, the resistor in ? is in series in the data bus most likely for isolation not as a pull-up as the ir is feeding at least two mpus'. I'm just a little "corn-fused"(:-) All the best, Tom.J
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Old 08-16-2017, 02:10 PM
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Yes, there is one in series with the data, but the 5V STBY has a 47 ohm pullup resistor in series - needed to bring the collector of the IrDa output to Vcc. When the transistor is on, this resistor drops some of the 5V, as the collector (output of the IrDa Sensor)is at 0.5V or so to ground. Works like any other Open Collector logic output.

With CMOS/MOSFET outputs, the RGs(ON) is sufficient to drop the voltage, and no pull up or pull down resistor is needed. A clue that my IrDa sensor was CMOS was the packaging - a carbon impregnated ESD safe bag.

OP/50s - can you measure the 5V STBY voltage? It can be telling - low, and it could be a leaky zener, and that could decrease the sensitivity of the IrDa sensor. With no signal (no remote command), the voltage at the IrDa should be a solid 5V, with a command signal, it should drop some.
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Findm, gonna dig into it now, and will report back.

Update; OK, here are scans of the top and bottom of the board. With my 72 Y.O. eyes I'm not sure where to measure for 5 volts, and then what component would I be looking to replace?
Also, would it be OK to operate the TV with this board removed?



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Old 08-16-2017, 06:28 PM
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There is a pretty massive IC there with a clock so I would say
it needs the board. More than remote going on I would say....
Try e-bay for a part out. May take some time but a better chance
than most. Also watch for free sets on Craigs list. A parts set
is a nice thing to have.......

BTW never mess with the light box/engine on any of these type sets.
You will soon be holding a knife to your throat ! Even the best techs
in the Boston area only changed things at board level & still had troubles.

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It looks like you pulled the wrong board. Board in your pix is labeled "QH". Going by service manual you need to pull the "H1" board, it's a lot smaller then one in pix. All the best,Tom.J
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OK, I knew someone was gonna call me on this. The board next to this one, labeled H1, has the power switch. This one has the power LED indicator, and next to it, the IR eye; the metal enclosure with the label on it. Underneath it appears to be a 20 pin surface mount IC.

I checked shopjimmy, and they don't have a replacement board. Is the only hope to find a set being parted out? Does anyone know of a supplier that might have one of these? No way will I be able to fix this.

Zeno, you think maybe a power supply problem? Maybe I should give up and buy a new set. This one is about 12 years old; is that good, average, or bad longevity for a DLP set?

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Old 08-17-2017, 03:09 AM
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I have a Sony KDF-70XBR950 Projection TV that I bought new in 2005, which has been pretty much trouble free except for changing the projection lamps twice.

Last night, it wouldn't respond to the RCU. I changed batteries, but still no go.
I tried my cable box RCU which can operate it, and also the RCU from my Sony Bravia, and nothing.

Today I discovered that if I held the RCU within about two feet from the TV's IR sensor, it would function. I took the RCU into the bedroom where the Bravia is located, and it worked just fine, from 15 feet away, so it's not the RCU, but the TV.

I have the almost 200 page repair manual for the XBR, but it's damn near like reading Greek; I can't even determine which board is for the IR receiver.

I would appreciate if anyone could help me with this; it's something that I've never encountered before, the IR receiver dropping it's reception ability.

I can email the repair manual if someone feels they might be able to decipher it.
My confidential ear at Sony engineering level 2 and his engineering codependent couldn't even figure that one in the spendy lab

.The normal Sony thing for that want working I got a free $250.00..Samung 4K HDR 1000+ QDOT SUHD TV anyway it destroys the Sony and 95% the 2017 LED/ LCD TVs on the planet !

the Ext . warranty tech (*pre determined remote phone diag.by fools board puller ) was lost when I was taking to Sony anyway and he causes the main board problem and doesn't even know it LOL Knew it at boot loop andf figed out I de bug it or fix the mainboard or eventually find a salvage that comes and goes on paybay for these because I knew TV wasn't going anywhere at that point

OK I fixed and kept the Sony , BOM $175.00 Ebay and Digikey my new panel code binned $2500.00 Samsung QDOT 4K HDR 1000 SUHD in here ( *FREE *) winstead of cheaper same model series 2016 Sony (a dog) but the Samsung can with some arm twisting


I wasn't taking that 2016 Sony DOG for a better same model tier 2015 Sony with the Samsung in my limit lengthy battle for what I entitled to

lot of delays ...a holes



After fixing TV bogeys and check same and DC volts difficult to re initialize the Sony platform & mainboard



CAUTION if you don't underhand ARM COMPUTING fundamentals ,TV ANDROID System fundamentals and PWM LOGIC maybe stay out this it wont start just get a new salvage or used main board on pay bay and flash it

IN THIS CASE a boot loop re flash can be very difficult and maybe 6 of them or EZpeasy its nothing in manual of or factory manual in * this specific de bug I don't think Sony ever saw it
Noting this TV did have main board hard diag code but not the qualifier voltages for that IOW Silicon doesn't lie (if) it works and & you feed it properly at the right temps.& it not just just worn out




, This tool about a week to put together this is ouside of what sony ever saw and thier boot loop remedy you wont find easily'

Noting (if you have a boot loop ) the panel maybe wont light beyond a couple of flashes at power up if at all until a good main board function is present along with logic,logic feedback and PWM logic all has to be restored before it will start fir a **completed and very difficult firmware load in this case *

Half the story *here * (maybe less ) you can fry panel , mainbaoard or TCON if still good so don't be so be so quick ti try tall betts are off the table , this is not Sony procedure .




EZ part of story ,power up the TV with TCON >main board LVDS ribbon cable [off] the TCON board or mainboard then uising exact procedure not divulged re flash the main-bard and start it up with the so the main board can get the clean panel data broadcast and start normally with the TCON connected but it has lost its mind everything has to e reset including inputs outside of factory defaults or any conforming electronic calibrations (not much on a Sony}


I calibrate all all my panels to conforming standards and my variables BIG +++ don't let anybody tell you NOT ,

SRSLY add in the RF Tuners and HDMI , The main board here is basically an oversize ARM v7 3rd world Android phone without the telecom radio , camera and Mic, that all any of them are now

Samsung is oversize ~flagship Galaxy phone without the phone SRSLY and 100X better (So is the RF Smart remote nd the whol platform end to end and this TV it what a flagship TV is supposed to be


I will brief theve tale of how my crew (me) Found bug + found the only possible cause + via Sony or my e mails to devs ,,Netflix fixed it maybe by 1.mo

Neflix 2.1 suposed to be 5.1 many Sony TV after a brain flash >>>simple cause TV was broadcasting for 2.0 PCM remote Netflix browser identifier not the 5.1 tag and you get what you ask for ,,,,,SIMPLE

like my radio project going on her with maybe somebody(s) all ya gotta do understand with my electron education (s) and my simple mind compared to some .



unless a savvy tech , some don't imagine what we really did at CSU what I did B
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