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Sony DAV-X1V. Does not recognize DVD.

Question edited for clarity. You don't need to do any of that. You just need a DVD Cleaning Disc. The DVD had two laser optics, a low power tracking optic, and a high power reading optic. Dust refracts the beam and makes it unable to read the tracks, so the device software tries three times and then abandons the task. The cleaning discs are inexpensive to purchase in Walmart or on Amazon worldwide. https://www.google.com/search?q=DVD+Cleaning+Disc ..
6/6/2023 1:02:29 AM • Sony Televison &... • Answered on Jun 06, 2023
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Please can someone help me with this Sony TV issue...I'm sure someone else had a similar issue.

HI Eric. The error you're seeing (4 blinks) indicates backlight shut down error. Sony has the tolerance so close on the backlights that in most cases a couple bad LED button lamps that short will pull an error code shutting the set down and giving the 4 blinks.There are a couple ways to fix this, one is order new LED lamps strips and replace them, here is the listing for the strips: https://www.shopjimmy.com/sony-mbl-75030db20av0l-r-led-backlight-strips-24-xbr-75x900f/ A word of caution if you decide to fix it with new strips, on a set of this size getting the LCD panel in and back in the TV without damaging it isn't a real easy task, use 2 people and 4 suction cuts to handle the panel or you most likely will break it. There is a much easier and cheaper way to fix it, actually it won't cost anything, look on the inverter board for a pin marked BL_ERR, this is the line that sends the signal from the inverter back to the main board saying there is a fault and to shut the set down. You need to remove that pin from the plug, a small flat screwdriver works best for getting it out, then move it to an empty ground pin, there will be several of them on the inverter board that are empty, basically remove it from the socket and insert it in an empty ground slot, there will be several grounds not used, another thing you can do is loosen a screw on the frame and hook the wire to the screw, bottom line is the error line needs to be grounded, after you do this the set will come on and work normally. A couple other things, you will no longer have over current protection but the inverter will shut down if the current gets to high. Also drop the backlight brightness down as much as possible to and still have a good watchable picture as this will extend the life of the strips, the brighter the lights are the shorter life they have. This model set has a really high lamp failure as you have read, one thing to remember, the newer Sony sets are not like the ones a few years back they would run for 10 plus years, personally I don't feel they're worth the extra money anymore, buy a Samsung for about 2/3 the cost and have a decent set that will last awhile.
6/3/2023 8:17:44 PM • Sony Televison &... • Answered on Jun 03, 2023
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Sony Vaio VGC-LM1E Recovery reinstall

Windows Vista Home Premium? It is an antique, throw it out! That is the most hated version of Windows ever produced. Your old hard drive has an embedded serial number and that is part of the credentials used to load your original copy of Windows and authorize the copy. However, that should come later when you enter the Product ID did you format the hard drive first? format C:\ /s if I remember correctly at CMD Prompt Your question is at Tom's Hardware! https://www.google.com/search?q=Sony+Vaio+VGC-LM1E+install+and+format+hard+drive ..
5/30/2023 8:30:03 PM • Sony Computers &... • Answered on May 30, 2023
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No picture or sound. Red light

Red light blinking 4 times on Sony bravia TV.This is the problem of INVERTER BOARD.The inverter board has to be replaced.Every Sony bravia tv has a particular model number and the Inverter board part number depends on model number of the tv. As you have not mentioned the model number so the exact part number of the inverter board is hard to tell.But you can get the required inverter board part for your tv from www.partstore.com ----------- Thanks. Keep updated for any more query. You can rate thissolution and show your appreciation.
5/24/2023 7:16:14 PM • Sony Televison &... • Answered on May 24, 2023
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Sony g14q1 sound with highly noise on RF signal

Replace the main board if you can find one.
5/22/2023 6:29:08 PM • Sony Televison &... • Answered on May 22, 2023
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Why can't Alexa change my TV channel with Sony Basic TV app?

Not sure who you are talking to in the 'Additional Information' box below your question. You may have be talking to an AI Answer Bot which has had its answer deleted. That box up there is for Experts to ask you for further information before committing to an answer. The correct way is to click Comment under the Answer you are replying to. Sony seems to think it can be done.

Connect your TV to the Amazon Alexa app

Sony https://www.sony.ca > electronics > support > articles On the Amazon Alexa app: Open the Amazon Alexa app on your smartphone, search for BRAVIA, and then select Sony's TV - Basic Skill and enable it. Note: If you ...

FAQ - Control your TV with Amazon Alexa devices

Sony https://www.sony.com > electronics > support > articles For TVs with the TV Control Setup with Amazon Alexa app: Select the Sony's TV - Basic skill, and enable it. Alternatively, you can also enable it by ...
5/16/2023 4:39:29 PM • Sony Computers &... • Answered on May 16, 2023
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Need to reset password for SONY VAIO PCG-7142L.

Solved - password reset or removal

Vista Forums https://www.vistax64.com > ... > General Discussion Its a Sony laptop with a windows vista home premium OEMAct, model pcg-7142l . I don't know if it is a bios or vista password.

How to remove the log in password.

Sony https://www.sony.com > electronics > support > articles Nov 17, 2016 - Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the computer for model-specific information required to complete a format and recovery ...

How to Reset Password on Sony Vaio Laptop Windows 7/8 ...

PassCope https://www.passcope.com > how-to-reset-password-o... Here, we are going to specify how to reset the password on Sony Vaio laptop using various alternatives for Windows 7/8/8.1/10.
5/9/2023 8:17:20 AM • Sony Computers &... • Answered on May 09, 2023
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How to make Sony Grand Wega KF 50WE620 screen brighter please?

Question edited for clarity. Page 60 of the manual refers. The section in the menu is called 'Video'.

Manuals for KF-50WE620

Sony https://www.sony.ca > electronics > support > product Find instruction manuals and brochures for KF-50WE620. ... require the software update recently announced for certain BRAVIA™ and Grand WEGA™ televisions ...

Manuals for KF-50WE620

Sony https://www.sony.com > electronics > support > product Find instruction manuals and brochures for KF-50WE620. ... require the software update recently announced for certain BRAVIA™ and Grand WEGA™ televisions ...
4/28/2023 3:20:10 PM • Sony Televison &... • Answered on Apr 28, 2023
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I can hear the music but people speaking sounds like they're faint and echoed

If you can hear the music in your PlayStation 3 (PS3) but people speaking sounds faint and echoed, there are a few things you can try to improve the sound quality: 1. Adjust the audio settings: Go to the PS3 menu and select "Settings" > "Sound Settings" > "Audio Output Settings." Choose the appropriate audio output settings for your system and TV or monitor, and make sure that the correct input channel is selected. 2. Check your connections: Make sure that all of your cables are securely connected to the PS3 and the TV or monitor. If the cables are loose, this can cause poor sound quality. 3. Check the game or movie settings: If you are playing a game or watching a movie, check the audio settings within the game or movie to ensure that the sound is optimized for your TV or monitor. 4. Adjust your TV or monitor settings: If the sound quality is still poor, adjust your TV or monitor settings. You may need to adjust the bass, treble, and other audio settings to improve the sound quality. 5. Use headphones: If none of the above solutions work, consider using headphones to listen to the sound from your PS3. This can provide better sound quality and reduce background noise and echoes. If you continue to experience problems with the sound quality on your PS3, you may need to contact Sony customer support for further assistance or repair. Take care and have a great day! -Alex
4/26/2023 5:36:59 AM • Sony Playstation... • Answered on Apr 26, 2023
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I have a vextra universal remote and a Sony tv what is the code for this

https://www.fixya.com/support/r29872378-universal_remotes_no_facsimile_remoteSONY TV 4-digit codes:10011036109311351177 SONY TV 3-digit codes:111011273000080..
4/15/2023 12:55:17 PM • Sony Televison &... • Answered on Apr 15, 2023
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How to remove the back cover of Sony XR-55A80J ?

Hidden plastic clips. You use a Spudger tool.
4/12/2023 4:20:21 AM • Sony KP-53HS10... • Answered on Apr 12, 2023
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Sony Bravia KDL-40Z4100 Led blinks 12 times. No picture or sound

DO NOT replace the power board, it will NOT fix the TV...You have either a bad tcon board or panel, we subscribe to Sony service literature at our shop, also its available online. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1116311/Sony-Kdl-40z4100-B-Series.html?page=12#manual
4/10/2023 1:16:38 PM • Sony Televison &... • Answered on Apr 10, 2023
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Sony bravia tv has vertical lines

Its one of 2 things, bad tcon board or a bad panel. Did the panel get bounched around or something hit it? That generally causes vertical lines
4/7/2023 4:40:53 PM • Sony Televison &... • Answered on Apr 07, 2023
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Need unlock code for sony str-dg520 5.1

The HDMI inputs are pass through inputs only. The reciever cannot recieve any sound signals through the HDMI's. The reciever acts as a selector switch for the HDMI inputs only. Whatever input you have selected on the reciever is the one that is being sent through the output to your TV. The "unlock" display shows when there is no sound signal sent to the reciever. There is no code to unlock. This is the reciever's way of telling you that there is no sound being sent to it from that input. Since there is no sound being processed from the HDMI's, you need to hook up an additional audio cable from the device to the reciever (preferrably an optical cable). When the reciever recieves an audio signal, it will then "unlock". I know it is confusing. I had to look into this problem myself, so I'm happy to help. Higher end recievers will actually recieve and process sound signals from the HDMI's. When I bought this one I thought it was going to do the same. That's what I got for trying to save a couple bucks on the cheeper model! Although it is still a good reciever.
4/5/2023 9:54:03 PM • Sony STR-DG520... • Answered on Apr 05, 2023
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Looking for sony rm-sd70 manual

4/2/2023 3:38:14 AM • Sony Televison &... • Answered on Apr 02, 2023
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