Top 20 Sony FD Trinitron KD-34XBR960 34" TV - Page 2 Questions & Answers

The standby light shouldbe blinking is a pattern of a count followed by a pause then the count again repeatedly. If you can post that count here, we can use that to indicate the circiut in which the problem exists. That will determine the probable cost to repair.

Thanks

DAn

This is from the Sony support site...

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"The STANDBY light will flash if an issue is detected within the television. This can sometimes be resolved by simply following the steps below to reset the television.

1. Turn off the television. IMPORTANT: For a projection television that uses an internal lamp, wait 5 minutes after turning off the television to allow the lamp to cool before continuing with the following steps.
   
2. Unplug the television power cord from the electrical outlet.
3. Let the television remain without power for 60 seconds.
4. Plug the power cord back into the electrical outlet. NOTE: If the television is plugged into a power strip or surge protector, remove it from the power strip or surge protector and plug it directly into the wall outlet. If the issue is resolved, the problem is with the power strip or surge protector and not the television.
   
5. Turn on the television.

If the issue is still unresolved after following all of the troubleshooting steps, service may be required. Please note the number of times the STANDBY light flashes and relay that information to the service center."

Good day.

try to check for loose contacts along the power supply section then resolder. Also, check for shorted vertical IC.


Chris

Turning your tv off did not cause this issue, so don't blame yourself for that. A 6 or 7 blink shutdown is because one of the two switch mode power supply control ic's have failed. the part number on them is mcz3001. They are located on the "D" baord, i don't recommend replacing this yourself because even with a tv unplugged from the wall high voltages still exist in the set.

A repairman may preform one of the two following things, he may change the whole D board or he may replace the individual components. The repair will cost around $200 if they replace the components, and if they replace the board it will cost more.

$240.00

This is often caused by a faulty transistor, they breakdown over a period of time and can continue to work by shcok treatment ( like unplugging etc) but eventually collapse. The srvice center for your Sony may repair it or replace the whole board to the video section. Its a Bravia so expect a pretty expensive callout, somewhat cheaper to take it to a technician in this case

if its an LCD or plasma tv, it sounds like an invertor problem. (the invertors run the backlights to light up the screen). I would advise getting this repaired sooner rather than later, because if the invertor fails completely, it may damage the backlights and render the TV useless. if it is a CRT (tube) TV, then its possibly a bad solder joint near the HT area of the main board.

Arthur,
Thats is a good deal, these sets last a long time and are very solid. I would have no problem paying 250 for that unit

you emailed me and asked me about a sony tv 34 probelm, i dont have that problem, i have a 1394 cable problem with my camcorder

I just had repair person out for this same issue on my 960. Three blinks indicates overvoltage from power supply. Two transisters have gone bad in the power regulation circuitry. Since it is such a common prioblem these parts are on back order from Sony for at least 10 days. Price of repair including in home service = $318.

just try unplugging it for a little bit and see how that works.

There is a problem with the tuner section. I would first suspect poor solder connections. If resoldering the ground connections on the tuner fails to resolve the problem, a replacement can be purchased for $38.40 using part number: 8-598-594-30

Dan

Our set turns itself off by itself. Prior to this happening, it goes to a green screen. It usually happens after the set has been on for a couple of hours. We bought the set in April, 2004 and the warrantly has now expired. The longer we keep the set on, the more it turns itself off. Is this a tuner, on/off problem or the tube? Any estimates for repair?

I think the problem with the remote control it malfunction take the remote control away from the tv
and test the tv

I had the same problem and one time the tv came on by itself
now i took the remote control away and testing the tv
now for 15 min. so far so good
try it and let me know
or call sony 1--800-222-7669
email me [email protected]
thanks
Dave

y do you think it is you neighbour is there any reason

I'm having the same problem. My stand-by light blinks 3 times though. The tv clicks as if it is going to turn on, but it never does. Is there a simple solution to this problem?

on tube tvs bestto go on main bord look for hairline craks on soldering ok redo them nice it will light up happend to mine also older model thx nick

There is a known common problem with that model and as per Sony bulletin you need to replace L6903 with P/N 1-406-662-11 and add a small ceramic cap to location #C6931 P/N 1-115-156-11... Any shop will understand what I've just said so take it with you when you drop the set off for repairs... It's an inexpensive fix and well worth it. Hope this helps. Bill

just check ur tv settings,with user manuals,check close caption it must be turn off,check antenna or catv lead for loose connection. i hope i help u?

Since the PIP is working properly, I would think that the set is hooked up properly. Make sure that the main picture (the one on the left), is on the proper Antenna input, I.e. antenna A. If the hook up is correct and all inputs are correct, then, the problem is probably the main tuner.