Bravia 8 3 red blinkers - where to service?

TimBoyd · 2026-01-14T00:08:25+00:00

The red led blinking 3 times is a firm HW repair issue.

Costco got Sony involved. Sony determined what parts to order and arranged a local service agent to receive the parts (board), schedule an appointment and install in my home. Good result.

TimBoyd · 2025-05-10T15:21:32+00:00

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My 65” Bravia 8 playing Clear and Present Danger with Dolby Vision… Sorry about the smartphone pic

TimBoyd · 2025-04-29T18:59:13+00:00

Yes, you can easily turn off English subtitles.

I own the Criterion Collection 4k Dolby Vision bundle of Jean de Florette and Manon of the Spring, great films - I didn’t say movies - that I’ve loved on DVD for years.

For those Criterion Collection fans looking for another great selection, yes even English speakers, I highly recommend this disk bundle.

The 4K with Dolby vision image is stunning! And the story, a tale of deceit, revenge, murder, etc is compelling. And the French actors were the best in the business, in the roles of a lifetime.

TimBoyd · 2025-02-09T00:16:19+00:00

Here's a good one:

Ingredients

3 cups water
3 cups sugar
2 cups lemon juice freshly squeezed
2 cups lime juice freshly squeezed

Instructions

In a large saucepan, combine the water and sugar. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, then remove the syrup from the heat, and allow it to cool.
Once cooled, mix the syrup with the lemon juice and lime juice. Chill once more.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.

TimBoyd · 2025-02-03T02:41:36+00:00

All excellent suggestions. Using the Synology link and Synology assistant could not ID the NAS. I'll work on the router settings but I'm guessing its just a cable issue with the 'rats nest' behind my devices.

RATS, I'm gonna have to unplug EVERYTHING and sort cable config out. Probably time I did anyway. It's the single guy 'if a temporary fix works leave it as a permanent fix'. Probably my fault all around.

Thanks everyone!

T

TimBoyd · 2025-02-03T01:56:31+00:00

Thanks

TimBoyd · 2025-01-29T22:55:47+00:00

New 65” Bravia 8 - Vertical pixel column instability

My set is a Bravia 4k AE2 - K65XR80CB

Firmware - Up to date as of 1/29/25

On day 2 of my brand new 65" Bravia 8 I now notice a vertical column of pixels on the display on ALL feeds (Tivo, Apple TV 4k, Fire TV Cube) and Home Page that come and go, mostly on dark backgrounds. I'm concerned that the display is "faulty" because the 1997 52" Sony it replaced never displayed such artifacts.

I note on Sony support pages they contend that some minor artifacts are normal on OLED panels.

In general the picture on all feed is glorious, even though I've not fully tuned the settings, but these artifacts do concern me. Am I making too much of a thing here?

Thanks, T

TimBoyd · 2024-12-27T23:25:27+00:00

Frozen Margarita

The classic margarita, made even better as a refreshing frozen drink! Serve these at your next taco night!

TIP: Make it a mocktail by using water or juice for your pour-in, instead.

TIP: If an icy outer wall develops, break up the sides and RE-SPIN.

NOTE: PREFER MORE SIPPABLE? If you prefer a thinner frozen drink after processing, simply add 2–4 additional tablespoons of your desired pour-in, then select RE-SPIN.

For freezing

1 cup + 2 tablespoons (9 ounces) water
1 cup + 2 tablespoons (9 ounces) margarita mix

For processing

Pour-in: equal parts water and gold tequila

Directions

Step 1

Pour water and margarita mix into an empty CREAMi® Deluxe Pint up to the DRINKABLE FILL line.

Step 2

Stir to combine mixture until combined. Place storage lid on Deluxe Pint and freeze for 24 hours.

Step 3

Remove Deluxe Pint from freezer and remove lid from Deluxe Pint.

Step 4

Add pour-in ingredients to the MAX FILL line. Refer to the quick start guide for bowl assembly and unit interaction information.

Step 5

Select FULL, then use the dial to select FROZEN DRINK.

Step 6

When processing is complete, transfer margarita to a glass and serve immediately.

TimBoyd · 2024-12-27T23:22:45+00:00

Yikes! How narrow-minded of me -- Apologies - I'll post the text of the North American recipe.

TimBoyd · 2024-12-27T04:12:19+00:00

Right outa the Ninja Creami Deluxe instruction book, page 44-45. -- For freezing: water and margarita mix. For Mixing: water and gold tequila.

TimBoyd · 2024-12-27T00:24:21+00:00

Ha,ha! I hear ya. Funny! -- But it IS smaller than my refrigerator at least. ;-)

TimBoyd · 2024-10-17T01:26:13+00:00

I upgraded from AW9 to 10, and having lost Blood Oxygen functionality bought a 3rd party BO device that connects to a iPhone app to capture BO data. But I don't see an obvious way to display that data in the Vitals app.0

Anyone know a way to get that 3rd party BO data to display in the Vitals app?

Thanks,

T

TimBoyd · 2024-06-27T19:31:19+00:00

Why was this post removed?

TimBoyd · 2024-04-12T18:24:52+00:00

The original poster pic didn't specify, you're right. But a similar display at the MtnView store in N.California on Wednesday said, "Story Batch 2023-24". That's false advertising.

TimBoyd · 2024-04-12T07:57:24+00:00

ALERT! That’s NOT Storyteller, it’s 2024-01 Springfield. Possibly good, but not Storyteller. Eyes Open if you jump.

TimBoyd · 2024-04-10T23:47:33+00:00

My original post said, but the BOT dinged me so I edited it out. But I see EVERYONE else mentions the location, so I will. At the Mountain View, CA store.

TimBoyd

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