Sony Bravia TVs have self-diagnostic function that helps to indicate any internal hardware issues by making it blink 1 to 8 times in a row, and may also display different colors, such as red, green, or orange.
I have researched and covered in detail information for every Sony blinking codes a.k.a error codes that you need to know for troubleshooting your TV.
Let’s get started!
Sony TV Blink Codes Meanings Decoded
Here are the blinking codes Sony TV represented in a Tabular form:
| Blinking Count | Issue Type | Common Issue Detail | |
| 1 | Sony TV Red Light Blinks 2 times | System Error | Internal Power Supply Short Circuit Issue |
| 2 | Sony TV Red Light Blinks 3 times | System Error | The issue in the TV Motherboard anywhere short in the circuit |
| 3 | Sony TV Red Light Blinks 4 times | System Error | The issue in the backlight inverter boards or power board |
| 4 | Sony TV Red Light Blinks 5 times | System Error | T-CON board issue |
| 5 | Sony TV Red Light Blinks 6 times | System Error | Backlight part of the main motherboard, inverter boards, or power board |
| 6 | Sony TV Red Light Blinks 7 times | System Error | Woofer Board Problem |
| 7 | Sony TV Red Light Blinks 8 times | System Error | Short in Resistor/Capacitor in the main board |
The issues mentioned above are the common issues seen most of the time in these scenarios.
But any exception can happen to any specific Bravia Model and can be found out after analysis by a technician.
Sony TV’s Red light Blinking Issue
The Red light in the Sony Bravia TV is the default light when you turn on the TV power from the power socket but not yet turned on the TV.
If you are trying to turn your TV on and see a Sony TV Blinking Red light, it signifies an issue with the TV and needs service.
A Red light blink issue is mostly tied up with a System Error ie. TV hardware issues like the main board issue, power board issue, backlight issue, and any other circuit component issue within the TV. It might also happen that some capacitors within the circuit got burnt up and that is causing the issue.
You cannot ensure the exact issue from outside without getting to a TV technician to find out the exact issue.
To ease it, Sony TV blinks red light at a different frequency and helps to understand the cause of the issue.
Though we need to take the Sony TV for Repair, still it is good to consider troubleshooting it beforehand.
Here are the troubleshooting steps to fix your Sony blinking Red light:
Fix #1. Power Cycle your Sony TV
A power Cycle is one of the Effective fixes that you can use to solve this issue.
This is a process where you turn the TV off and then back on again. It’s a simple solution, but it can often fix problems.
To perform the power cycle on your Sony TV properly here are the steps:
- First, disconnect the Sony Bravia TV from the Power Outlet and also from the extension cord if you use any,
- Next, unplug the power cord from the back of the TV and Disconnect any other connections connected to your TV,
- Keep it disconnected and turned off for 5 mins,
- Next before connecting any other equipment to the Bravia TV, plug the TV into the Power Outlet.
- Try turning the TV on.
Most of the time it solves this issue following this.
If doing the power cycle still you see that your Sony TV is showing Red light in Standby mode and is flashing on and off 6 times, then the next step is to factory reset your TV.
Fix #2. Factory Reset Your Sony TV
If you’ve been having trouble with your Sony TV, resetting it may help. This process will restore the TV to its factory default settings, which may solve any issues you’re experiencing.
To do a factory Reset of your Sony TV, you need to follow the steps below:
- Point the remote towards your TV and Hold on Up Arrow Button on the Remote
- While Holding on to the Up Arrow button on the remote, press and release the Power button on the Sony TV located on the back of the TV.
Doing this properly resets your Bravia TV to the factory settings.
Fix #3. Checking the Power Supply
Many times due to a faulty power supply, the Red light starts blinking on the Sony Smart TV.
You can try a different outlet or plug something else into the outlet to see if that fixes the problem.
It can be also an issue due to the Power Supply part inside the back panel of the TV. You can take help from a technician as it is not recommended to open the TV back panel by yourself.
Fix #4. Contact Sony Customer Support
This issue can be easily fixed by contacting Sony’s Official Customer Support.
The technicians will help you troubleshoot the TV and guide you through the necessary steps to resolve the problem. In most cases, it’s just a simple fix and doesn’t require a replacement of the TV.
Note: For repairs we only recommend you to visit Sony Authorized Service center’s only.
Sony TV Blinking Green Light
Sony TV blinking Green Light while turning on is normal. If it is not turning and continuously blinking Green light then there is an issue with the TV.
Generally, a Green Light blinking on the Sony TV is not to worry.
However, if you see the red light come back after blinking the green light and the TV does not turn on you need to troubleshoot and then take it to repair.
Sony TV Blinking Orange Light
Sony TV blinking Orange or Amber color light signifies a sleep timer or On/off timer has been set. It can also occur while Sony TV is receiving a Software Update.
Here are the troubleshooting steps:
1. Checking the Timer Settings in the TV
Orange light blinking in Sony TV is caused due to the timer settings for Sleep Timer or On/Off timer. So fast we will turn off the sleep timer for on and off timer.
one reason turned off if the standby light of your sanity was still drunk orange then we will look into the software update.
2. Completing current software updates
Then maybe an ongoing software update happening that is causing the Sony TV to blink the Orange light to check if there are any ongoing software updates and complete that to stop the scientific blinking Orange light.
Final Words
Let’s conclude the post!
If you see the troubleshooting steps are not fixing the issue, then it is clear that it needs a technician visit and a thorough diagnosis of the circuit.
I’m Anirban Saha, Founder & Editor of TechBullish. With a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, and 6+ years of experience as a software developer, I have expertise in electronics, software development, gadgets, and computer peripherals. I love sharing my knowledge through informational articles, how-to guides, and troubleshooting tips for Peripherals, Smart TVs, Streaming Solutions, and more here. Check Anirban’s Crunchbase Profile here.
