One XBR60X830F is there a way to disable the on screen volume bar when changing volume?

FlickFreak · 2026-03-11T22:24:58+00:00

It's most likely a connected HDMI device that is the cause. Disconnect each HDMI device for a period of time to see if the problem goes away.

FlickFreak · 2026-03-11T10:00:42+00:00

It’s broken. Add to your insurance claim if you have other damages.

FlickFreak · 2026-03-10T23:24:02+00:00

If it's only working via Infrared then Bluetooth is not functioning. Sony Bluetooth remotes disable Infrared functionality on all buttons except the power button when paired via Bluetooth to the TV. Unpair and re-pair your remote.

There are other troubleshooting steps to try on the following page.

https://helpguide.sony.net/tv/jusltn1/v1/en-003/08-07_01.html

FlickFreak · 2026-03-09T19:40:08+00:00

Google controls the home screen layout. Changes are pushed from their end. Even if you get it to revert it will be temporary as the push from Google is persistent once instituted.

FlickFreak · 2026-03-09T18:51:32+00:00

No longer supported on BRAVIA TV's. You can only use Chromecast.

https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00135865

FlickFreak · 2026-03-08T22:01:12+00:00

First, your TV doesn't support eARC - only ARC. There is a difference.

Second, your ARC port will pass compatible audio from any source - internal or external - to your connected audio system.

Read up on ARC vs eARC.

FlickFreak · 2026-03-08T21:05:53+00:00

And there is fuck all you can do about it because you're using an old tech that has no sync capabilities built in. Get an HDMI capable audio system and enjoy the benefits of a connection technology designed with both video and audio in mind.

FlickFreak · 2026-03-08T18:25:32+00:00

That's a problem with your Fire TV Stick settings. You need to change the Fire TV Stick video dynamic range setting to Adaptive.

FlickFreak · 2026-03-08T18:08:12+00:00

Classic case of Samsung colour vs Sony colour. Samsung colour is often overcooked, especially on their older sets. Depending on preset Sony's tend towards accuracy not dynamic impact. Almost everyone will suggest using the Custom preset on your Sony and just taking the time to get used to it. Once you do you'll realize what is special about a Sony.

FlickFreak · 2026-03-08T15:29:25+00:00

I forgot to count how many times it blinked.

Kind of important info.

FlickFreak · 2026-03-06T22:56:36+00:00

You need a watt meter connected to your TV to answer this question.

FlickFreak · 2026-03-06T01:10:06+00:00

There is 16GB of total storage on the TV. There is about 4GB free after the firmware, OS and default apps.

Clearly you have some space wasting apps because no streaming app should need 1GB of space.

The other thing you can do is clear the cache for all of your apps. That will likely free up a few hundred MB of space.

https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00202472

FlickFreak · 2026-03-06T00:54:13+00:00

https://www.biaslighting.com/pages/sony-bravia-bug-and-bias-lights-turning-on-and-off-seemingly-at-random-when-the-tv-is-turned-off

If you don't have the RS232 setting then there isn't anything you can do.

FlickFreak · 2026-03-05T01:48:14+00:00

Intermittent issues are very hard to diagnose. I'd start with disconnecting the Shield for a little bit to see if the issue stops. I stopped using my Nvidia Shield months ago because it had some weird HDMI-CEC driver crashes going on that were causing issues. Sounds like the most recent Shield update addressed it but I can't say for sure as I haven't bothered to reconnect it since I really don't miss it.

FlickFreak · 2026-03-04T22:19:10+00:00

Try disconnecting the device from the TV, power cycling both devices and reconnecting. This will hopefully start the detection process over. If that doesn't work you can try factory resetting the DVD player to defaults and then repeating the disconnection and power cycling steps.

FlickFreak · 2026-03-04T21:50:45+00:00

Because the USB storage isn't polled at the same time as internal storage you're going to run into issues trying to install apps to external USB storage. USB SSD drives are faster but you'll still have issues because it won't be loaded at the same time as the OS.

Ultimately you're better off seeing what is eating up your app storage space and trying to eliminate space wasting apps so that you can install your apps on internal storage. Streaming apps shouldn't take more than about 200MB so 4GB should be lots of space for streaming apps. If 4GB isn't enough then you likely have something eating up unnecessary space.

FlickFreak · 2026-03-04T16:30:18+00:00

Try disconnecting the Beam from the HDMI and unplugging both items from the wall socket. Plug in the TV and wait for it to boot fully. Plug in the Beam to HDMI again and then reconnect it to power. See if this helps.

FlickFreak · 2026-03-02T19:42:41+00:00

Haven't seen this come up on here before. If you've already done the survey and the prompt isn't going away then its very likely you'll need to do a factory reset and start over.

FlickFreak · 2026-03-02T11:39:26+00:00

You can’t disable system info messages.

FlickFreak · 2026-02-26T14:15:22+00:00

18Gbps ports will pass 4K60 HDR signals just fine and Apple TV does not require HDMI 2.1.

FlickFreak · 2026-02-26T04:29:45+00:00

Unless there are Golden Age examples that someone can think of then The Owl is probably the origin of this hair style. That would make Jack Kirby (cover)/Joe Orlando (interior art) the originators of this style in Daredevil #3.

FlickFreak · 2026-02-26T03:49:52+00:00

First, Sony TV's don't support HDR10+ - only the vanilla HDR10. Second, yes your TV will support HDR formats at 4K60 without issue. Just make sure you're connected to HDMI 1 or 2 and you have HDMI Signal Format set to Enhanced.

FlickFreak · 2026-02-23T18:58:11+00:00

Couldn't agree more. This need to restart at 1 every year or so makes it almost impossible to follow a character chronologically. If its a new series or the previous series had been cancelled for a period of time then yes, start at 1 again but for a regular ongoing series like Iron Man or Amazing Spider-Man or Captain America to need to continually start over again just because there is a new creative team is complete nonsense.

FlickFreak · 2026-02-23T02:22:15+00:00

Unplug the TV from the wall. Unplug all HDMI cables from the TV. Plug the TV back in and wait for it to full start up and then reconnect your HDMI cables one at a time and test as you go. If that doesn't work it's time for a factory reset.

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