• Thank you all very much for sharing your time with us in 2025. We hope you all have a safe and happy 2026!

Sony

Forum discussion tagged with Sony.
  1. C

    Question A7SII Monitor Replacement

    Hello all! I replaced a broken screen from a Sony A7SII and now the image display scrolls vertically non-stop. The ribbon is properly inserted and apart from this the camera functions as it should. Here is a video of what is happening: View...
  2. kadxprime

    Solved! UPGRADING SONY VAIO SVE1513ACNB (2013) FROM HDD TO SSD

    I have laptop which turns 10 next month. I want to change its HDD 500 Gb to SSD . I asked on Sony Support , but they said " its not recommended to do changes with storage as the company has shut down its operations in India " . He didn't bother to explain the technical reason. Is there really...
  3. C

    Question Odd Bluetooth KB / Windows 10 Laptop issue.

    Hi folks, I'm using a pretty sturdy but old Dell Latitude for work and it pairs with a Microsoft Mobile Bluetooth 5000 keyboard just fine. My Microsoft mouse has it's own dongle and everything just works fine. The issue only starts when I use a bluetooth headphone with built-in mic (Sony...
  4. D

    Solved! Connecting Sony mhc vx7 speakers to lg smart tv

    I found my dad’s old Sony mhc vx7 sound system. I am trying to play the audio from the tv through its speakers. But so far I haven’t been able to. I tried using a hdmi to rca converter to play the audio but no luck. I connected the hdmi on the hdmi arc port of the tv to the converter and ran a...
  5. B

    Question Sony a80J Calibration

    I read with interest Tom's review of the beautiful Sony A80J. I have an i1 Display Pro and an earlier version of Calman so I'm in the process of purchasing the Calman dedicated to the Sony Bravia. In the review you mention that certain automatic features (such as "Auto Picture Mode") are...
  6. Realpotato

    Solved! Help with my Sony str-k840p

    Hello everyone , im having troubles setting up my receiver , i got it as a gift but the speakers and subwoofer are from a rca rt2906, my problem its that the subwoofer only has wire leads and the receiver has a rca for the connection , can the subwoofer be used in this device ? Or i need to...
  7. Spandan151299

    Question Will 5-6 drops of water damage my camera lens

    I was photographing from my balcony and then suddenly 5-6 drops of water came and hit my camera I'm generally very concerned now
  8. vbragado

    Question Need help identifying problem with sony lcd tv

    I have an old Sony kdl-40z4100 that has a black screen problem. It still has the backlight, and when I try to change input or volume, a broken image (like static) pops up on the screen. Sometimes, the main menu will appear for a minute or two after I turn it on, but then the picture fails. I...
  9. A

    Question Sony Vaio battery issue

    I have a Vaio VJC141F11X which is a year old. I had problems with it and sent it to Sony for repair under guarantee. When it came back (new screen) it had a problem with the battery - it didn't register the battery status. I sent it back to Sony and got it back again today. Same issue...
  10. F

    Question Sony X900H - Installing US Firmware on a Non US model

    Hi Guys, im planing to get a Sony X900H, but I am currently located in china and the same model is sold here under a different name and also comes without Netflix and Google apps. I wanna know is there someway for me to change the firmware ? and install the US firmware on it so I can get the...
  11. M

    Solved! Sony VAIO Laptop SVF15218SNW boots for few seconds, but then immediately switches off

    I have Sony VAIO Laptop Model SVF15218SNW. The problem is that sometimes the laptop boots and functions normally and sometimes it doesn't boot at all. From the last few days, the laptop when powered up boots for 2-3 seconds and then instantly switches off with a clicking sound probably coming...
  12. prime27

    Question How to connect sony ht rt40 to pc ?

    I just bought a sony home theatre ht rt 40 I want to connect this to my pc which has the following ports 2 Hdmi ins and 1 dpin (Monitor) Line in, Line out and Dvi Hdmi and Dp ports (GPU)Nvidia 1050ti What is the easiest way to get 5.1 sound out of my pc? Please help me guys its very...
  13. THEBDC

    Solved! Need help connecting HDTV, DVR, PS4 to a Sony Home Theatre system with only one HDMI OUT.

    I've seen similar threads...but I still cannot figure this out; can someone please guide me on the best way to attach the following components, I'm just lost. Also...I don't have a remote controller for the Sony surround...can I still setup/configure this system without one? Thank you in...
  14. I

    Solved! Could no fan speed cause a laptop to shutdown at 60c?

    My sister sent me her laptop to fix. Sony Vaio SVP1321M9EB. I don't do laptops, hate them, they should all be destroyed. It's going in to thermal shutdown at 60 degrees C but I'm struggling to think of a common sense reason why it would. It's not a Windows problem because it happens when I'm...
  15. S

    Solved! Replacement subwoofer for Sony HT-CT380 Sound bar

    I have a Sony HT-CT380 Sound bar that came it's own wireless subwoofer. Sadly the subwoofer has now packed in. Can I use another subwoofer with this sound bar ? If so how would I connect it as I can only see HDMI and an optical connection on the sound bar. There is an analogue in port as...
  16. barryallen82

    Solved! Advice Needed: Need a *SMALL* Android Smartphone

    Hi there, I am in the market for a new phone; and am not at all fond of these massive 5 - 6" + behemoths that dominate the market. I'd very much appreciate suggestions for Android phones in the 4.2" to 4.8" size range. My spec requirements are modest: 1.5 - 2 GB RAM and 32 GB ROM will be...
  17. V

    Solved! Question about soundcard and headphones

    I'm planning on purchasing the Sony WH-1000XM4 headset. This headset only has a 3.5mm jack. I usually get headphones with a usb so that the sound quality doesn't rely on my soundcard, because I kind of assumed it isn't any good. So my question is whether I should get the Sony WH-1000XM4? Is it...
  18. P

    Solved! Sony Handycam C:31:23 error

    Everytime I tried playing cassettes I'd just get this error. Once I managed to play the cassette, but the majority of the screen was corrupt, and then I got the same error again. Does anyone here know a solution? Sony Handycam DCR-HC85E, “Reinsert the Cassette.” C:31:23 error. Thanks!
  19. D

    Solved! Sony FD Trinitron WEGA Right side taller than left

    I have a Sony FD Trinitron Wega KV-32HS500 CRT TV and the right side is slightly taller than the left. When I hook up my wii, the settings icon is 3" in height, but the mail icon is 3.25" in height. Its the whole right side of the screen that is taller. I've tried messing around with settings in...
  20. ddk0014

    Solved! Soundbar, TV box and Chromecast Issue

    Hi ppl. I am trying to connect my Soundbar to work with Android TV box and Chromecast I have currently plugged in Android TV box and Chromecast via HDMI to TV (not HDMI ARC, TV doesn't have ARC or optical inputs/outputs) but unsure how to connect Soundbar Only option I could think of is to use...