Sony Bravia TV Won’t Turn On
A power issue could be preventing your TV from turning on. If you experience power fluctuations, such as blackouts or temporary power loss, these conditions should be resolved before troubleshooting the TV. If you have the KDLxx-W6xxD series, and the green light is on steady, proceed with the following troubleshooting steps: Check this too: Digital TV Antenna Troubleshooting Guide & How To Tips
Sony Bravia TV Red Light Blinking
If a red LED is blinking and the TV isn’t working properly it means that the TV has detected an issue or problem. Most red LED blink conditions to require repair. The meaning of the blink codes varies between TV models, but the following troubleshooting steps may resolve the problem:
For a Projection TV or Projector, leave it off for 3 minutes to cool down before turning it on. Make sure to close and secure the cover/door for the lamp.For other TVs, leave it off for one minute then plug it back in.If the TV is plugged into a power strip or surge protector, unplug the TV and plug it directly into the wall outlet. If it worked, the problem is with the power strip or surge protector and not the TV.
For the special reset in step 5 above, follow these steps:
Sony Bravia TV No Sound
If your Sony Bravia TV speakers have no sound or have low volume, try these troubleshooting tips to fix the issue:
How to Reset Sony Bravia TV
To reset Sony Bravia LCD/LED TV:
If the reset did not complete successfully, disconnect all devices from the TV, turn off or disable the network connection, then repeat the steps above.
To Reset Sony Android TV:
If the Home screen cannot be displayed:
To power reset Sony LCD/LED or Projection TV:
Sony Bravia TV Troubleshooting No Picture
If no picture or TV displays a NO SIGNAL message, check out the following things: If there is no picture on the TV when connected to an audio/video device using an analog cable: If there is no picture when you use an HDMI connection, follow these steps below to troubleshoot: Check this too: Samsung TV Troubleshooting and How to Guide
Sony Bravia TV Remote Not Working
If an error is displayed when a button is pressed on the remote control that is related to network services such as Netflix movies or YouTube, check whether the TV is connected to the internet correctly. Otherwise, start with the following if having issues with the remote:
Remove the remote batteries for about one minute. Then reinsert the batteries again according to polarity. If the issue persists, continue with the next troubleshooting steps.Check if the TV buttons are working to confirm that the problem lies with the remote and not the TV.
After confirming the issue lies with the remote, follow these steps to troubleshoot the remote:
Open the battery compartment cover and remove the batteries.Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds.Insert the batteries again and close the battery compartment cover.
For an Infrared (IR) Remote: For a wireless or touchpad remote, follow these instructions to troubleshoot: Check this too: LG TV How to and Troubleshooting Guide
Sony Bravia Color Distortion Problem
If odd colors appear on the screen after pressing the Home button to display the TV menu, try the following troubleshooting instructions to fix the issue:
If your TV has a reset function for its settings, reset the settings. If your remote has an OPTIONS button press it then goes to Picture or Picture Mode to reset. Follow these steps:
Perform a power reset on your TV.
If your TV is connected to an active and stable internet connection, install the latest TV software.
Press the Home button to display the TV menu screen again. If your TV menu does not show odd colors, your TV settings, broadcast signal source, or cable connections could be the problem. Try the following to resolve the issue:
Adjust the antenna direction and location. Nearby mountain or tall buildings that reflect the signal may cause ghosting in the picture.Turn off any electrical or battery-operated devices that can create radio frequency interference.Replace the cable to see if the issue improves.Connect your device to other input terminals of your TV. On the TV’s remote control, press the input button to switch to the input method that corresponds to the connected device and check if the situation improves.Reset your TV to factory defaults.
If the TV menu still displays odd colors, repair may be required.
