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1. Where is the Sony TV Code Located?
The Sony TV code is a series of characters and digits representing a Sony TV model released to the market. Each code reflects the type of TV, size, and year of manufacture.
To locate the Sony TV code, you can try the following methods:
Method 1: Check the TV packaging or box
The Sony TV code or serial number is directly printed on the front of the Sony TV box or on the side where the technical specifications label is affixed. Users can also find the Sony TV code in the user manual included inside the Sony TV box.
Method 2: Sony TV Code on Product Label
All Sony TV models, in particular, and TVs in general, come with an energy label. This label contains comprehensive information, including the Sony TV code and the TV's serial number. This label is usually attached to the back or directly on the front of the screen when purchasing the TV.
Method 3: Finding the Sony TV Code in the TV Settings
In addition to the aforementioned methods, users can also find the Sony TV code in the Settings section on the TV.
- For Sony smart TVs:
For Sony Android TVs and Google Sony TVs, press the gear icon (Settings) on the remote, and then depending on the model, follow these instructions:
– Select Help and Feedback → Help → Status & Diagnostics → System information
– Choose Apps → Help → System information under the Status & Diagnostics category or Troubleshooting and system information
– Opt for Help → System information under the Troubleshooting and system information category
– Select BRAVIA Settings → Customer Support → Contact & Support
At that point, the Sony TV code will appear clearly on the screen.
- For Older Sony TV Models
For older non-smart Sony TV models, follow these steps:
On the TV remote, press (?) Help => select Customer Support => Choose System Information
With these actions, the code for older Sony TVs will be displayed clearly on the screen.
2. The Purpose of Viewing the Sony TV Code
Knowing the Sony TV code will greatly assist you in the usage process, specifically:
– Provide information for warranty claims in case of TV malfunctions
– Understand replacement screen costs or repair fees when contacting repair services
– Facilitate easy TV-to-phone connections
When buying a new TV, knowing the Sony TV code helps you check the manufacturing year to avoid being misled by sellers claiming it's a new TV when it has been in stock for several years.
3. Accurate and Simple Way to Read Sony TV Codes
The latest Sony TV codes are structured as shown in the image below:
The significance of characters in the Sony TV code is as follows:
First 2 Characters of the Sony TV Code (for models starting with 3): Processor Used
Currently, Sony TVs are equipped with different processors based on their segments. Therefore, users can understand from the Sony TV code:
XR: Sony TVs using the XR Cognitive Processor – part of the Bravia XR series.
KDL or KD: TVs with standard processors
Next 2 Digits: Screen Size
The next two digits in the TV code represent the screen size of the TV. In the example above, '65' indicates that the TV has a 65-inch screen.
Next 1 Character: Screen Type
Currently in the Vietnamese market, Sony TVs offer 4 main screen types indicated by characters in the Sony TV code:
A: OLED Screen
X: LED or Mini LED Screen
W: LCD Screen
Next 2 Characters: Series Line
The higher this number, the more high-end the TV is within that series segment. For example, the Sony XR-65A95L is more premium than the Sony XR-65A80L.
Last 1 Character of the Sony TV Code: TV Manufacturing Year
Each character corresponds to the production year of the product, specifically:
L: TV manufactured in 2023
K: 2022
J: 2021.
H: 2020.
G: 2019.
F: 2018.
E: 2017.
D: 2016.
For example, the Sony TV code XR-65A95L indicates a TV with an XR processor, OLED screen of 65 inches, and manufactured in 2023.
Some Sony TVs manufactured in 2023 include Sony XR-55A80L, Sony XR-65X90L, Sony XR-65X95K, KD-55X85L, etc.
Some Sony TVs manufactured in 2022: Sony KD-50X75K, Sony XR-48A90K, etc.
Of course, there are exceptions like the Sony TV series XR-85Z9J, where the term “Z9J” signifies the Z9J Series, an exclusively distributed 8K TV in the market.
Hopefully, with this information, you now know where to find your Sony TV code and understand its significance for usage.
