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Question posted by Akgreenwood on June 26th, 2014

Remote Not Working So Got A New One But Still The Same

Remote doesn't turn off TV but everything else seams fine so we got a new remote but that doesnt even work at all do u need to sync the remote or should it just work ...

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Answer #1: Posted by TheWiz on June 26th, 2014 7:33 AM
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It should just work. The remote comes pre-programmed from the factory and the programming cannot be erased. Unfortunately it sounds like an issue with the TV itself and not the remote.

Related Sony KDL-40XBR4 Manual Pages

Operating Instructions - Page 1

3-214-428-14(1) LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions KDL-40XBR4 KDL-40XBR5 KDL-46XBR4 KDL-46XBR5 KDL-52XBR4 KDL-52XBR5 © 2007 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions - Page 3

... 19 Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls/ Indicators 20 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control 20 Remote Control and TV Controls 20 Indicators 25 Programming the Remote Control 26 Operating ...Exit from Toppling Over .........10 Preparation for BRAVIA Theatre Sync 18 Bundling the Connecting Cables 18 4. Connecting the TV 14 Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System 14 ...
Operating Instructions - Page 5

...or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen. Clean the cabinet of the TV with respect to proper grounding of... When you carry the TV, place your local laws or regulations. s Do not short circuit, disassemble or overheat the batteries. KDL-40XBR4/ KDL-46XBR4/ KDL-40XBR5/ KDL-46XBR5 KDL-52XBR4/ KDL-52XBR5 Electric service equipment ...
Operating Instructions - Page 7

... crystal leakage If the LCD panel gets damaged, crystalline liquid leakage may occur, or scattered broken glass may cause a malfunction of the TV. SERVICING Do not attempt to service the TV yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to achieve a high level of these materials may be observed when the LCD TV is used replacement...
Operating Instructions - Page 8

... The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA TV is displayed on upgrading to HD programming. When a 4:3 image is only as good as with your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming. To ...other external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. This manual explains basic setup connections (see pages 23, 37 and 38). 8 When you...
Operating Instructions - Page 9

...remote control to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. The XMB™ is for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-X Series models with screen size measured diagonally. 9 Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Video Options Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV...is an easy way to access the XMB™. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB&#...
Operating Instructions - Page 13

... picture quality than composite video (6) connection. You can use only an HDMI cable that this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines.... the OPTICAL OUT jack. 4 REMOTE This jack is PCM/Dolby Digital compatible. A third composite video and audio (VIDEO IN 2) is for receiving the external control signal. (KDL-40/46/52XBR5 only) 5 VIDEO...
Operating Instructions - Page 14

...• It is strongly recommended that you choose (see page 40). Shown with standard-definition analog programming. ~ • This TV is capable of TV VHF/UHF/CABLE input Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System ... A-B RF switch (not supplied) to On or Off in signal degradation. Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can be easily affected by subscribing to receive...
Operating Instructions - Page 18

...Sync is connected, the following operations are possible: • Turning on the A/V receiver when the TV is turned on attaching position. 18 See page 17 or see pages 9 and 32. See page 44 on how to turn... on equipment listed under the External Inputs on the XMB™ when selected, see the HDMI connection shown in the Quick Setup Guide provided with the TV's remote control. ...
Operating Instructions - Page 19

... Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on the TV for the first time. Use the remote control to the next screen. Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears...Auto Program. Initial Setup Step 1 of available analog and digital channels if you accidentally turn on page 40. (Useful for digital channels. Follow the help text provided on page 45. English...
Operating Instructions - Page 20

... Buttons located at the right side of the TV will time out in a few seconds or press again to immediately turn off the display. See Info Banner on page 44. 2 LIGHT Press to illuminate the buttons on the remote control. 2 3 4 POWER CHANNEL VOLUME PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER INPUT HOME ~ • The 5 button...
Operating Instructions - Page 24

...see "Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on page 28. 24 Press to Favorites/ See page 31 See page 21 Remove from Favorites MTS See page 40 e; Button Description wf PICTURE Press... to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to scan through channels. F1/F2 Sound Screen Video Options TV Press to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External ...
Operating Instructions - Page 32

... 34. • The available options vary depending on your convenience, see remote control section pages 20 and 24). Watching TV Select a channel. Sound Screen Video Options The XMB™ is shown...options. Using the Menus The HOME button allows you to Your TV External Watch a movie, play a game, record a program or work on the situations and conditions applied. Product Support Clock/Timers ...
Operating Instructions - Page 40

... antenna installation) 40 Automatically switches the TV to second audio programs when a SAP signal is available only for analog programs. Speakers TV Speakers Select to use the TV speakers for audio... output and allow you are watching is also available in the Language setting, your TV's remote control. ~ • Alternate Audio is available only for all receivable channels. Audio...
Operating Instructions - Page 42

...will appear on the remote control to enter a...new password. ~ • You need your password by entering the Parental Lock setting with downloadable digital ratings. The first time the password is set when to U.S.A.) Block ~ Allows programs and movies that the following types of U.S.A. See Custom Rating System Chart on the TV. where advanced ratings exist) Off Clear All Custom Turns...
Operating Instructions - Page 46

... optional video equipment and the TV. • Press INPUT on the remote control (see page 40). If dust accumulates, the...TV is locked to On (see page 24). • Press HOME on the remote control. Ventilation holes Troubleshooting If you have questions, service needs... power cord is connected securely. • Turn on the power of the TV. • Check antenna/cable connections. •...
Operating Instructions - Page 47

...TV's speakers regardless of the TV (except for KDL-52XBR4/XBR5). If it will auto-detect the TV and correctly set to enlarge the picture (see page 40... and noise appear on page 16. • Turn the PC off. General Wide Mode changes automatically ...TV with either the PC IN (with HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core (not supplied)) or with the WIDE button on the remote...
Operating Instructions - Page 48

... code numbers for the video equipment may need to use the equipment's original remote control. For more than one code for that are filmed in aspect ratios that device. try turning off , then back on again.) Release V. WARNING: The Reset will have not inadvertently switched your TV from obstacles. Certain programs on DVD or...
Operating Instructions - Page 49

...REMOTE RS232C, D-sub 9-pin (KDL...KDL-40XBR4/XBR5 KDL-46XBR4/XBR5 KDL-52XBR4/XBR5 System Television system NTSC: American TV standard / ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Channel coverage Analog terrestrial: 2-69 / Digital terrestrial: 2-69 Analog Cable: 1-125 / Digital Cable: 1-135 Panel system LCD... sync ...
Operating Instructions - Page 51

...Buttons 22 Hue 35 I Info Banner 44 Infrared Receiver (IR)/Light Sensor 25 INPUT button 24 Installing the TV on a wall 10 J JUMP button 23 L Label Inputs 44 Language 44 LIGHT button 20 Light Sensor ...FAVORITES button 21 FREEZE button 21 French Rating 43 FUNCTION buttons 20 R Rating 42 REMOTE 13 Remote control Analog CC 41 Audio Out 40 G Game/Text Mode 39 programming 26-27 Reset 35, 36, 38, 48 ...

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