Bravia Sony KDL-40Z4100 I was switching channels. TV screen says need to set time due to power outage. There was no power outage. I can not bring up menu 0r go to any other channel. How do I get to set time?

Bud Martin

• 11361 Answers
• Posted on Jun 13, 2010

SOURCE: Sony Bravia KDL-V40XBR1, no picture

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SOURCE: Can not change the channels on my Sony Bravia

Is this the original remote or a universal remote? Can you change the channel with the buttons on the right side of the TV?

Can you type in a channel number and go to that channel? (this applies if the channel will not change with the buttons on the TV.) Try to rescan the channels (it could be that the TV has the other channels hidden (or lost the list).

If it is a universal remote, you may not have the correct code (just a close one). Try additional codes for Sony TVs. Also when was the remote built? If it was programmed more than 6 months before the TV was released, then it will not have the correct codes. You would need a newer remote. A substitute remote can be obtained from https://servicesales.sel.sony.com/ecom/accessories/web/productSearch.do?sessionId=4q4-Cd8shqFs_c5rcVcD_Lw or http://www.remotes.com/remotes/servlet/rs?a=Search&o=c&uid=0&m=KDL-V32XBR1&uuid=12842263276080 .

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

SOURCE: Sony bravia v series 32"

hi,
IT normally happens after factory reset is done. You need to reprogram the channels. Try the auto program (AUTO TUNING) Process.

1. On your remote commander " Press HOME or MENU button"
2. Scroll down to " SETTINGS or SET-UP"
3. Then to "CHANNEL SET-UP"
   
4. Select " AUTO PROGRAM " To Auto program your LCD TV and it's done..
   

SOURCE: "Guide" button makes Sony Bravia TV go to black screen

I am having the same problem with my newish Sony Bravia. There is only a black screen when I use the "GUIDE" button. And individual channels show "No program description".
Did you ever figure out the problem?
Thanks.

SOURCE: TV will not remember settings Sony Bravia KDL 40S4011

Probably you are in "shop" mode of TV. Try to reset your TV and go through initial setup. Most important - choose "home" instead of "shop" when asked during initial setup. Resetting - keep up arrow pressed and switch of TV. Keep the button pressed when TV automatically switch back on. This will reset TV to factory defaults.