Sony Indicator LED Lights
| Which LED Light |
Symptom |
Possible Cause(s) |
Possible Cure |
| Power LED | Not blinking No picture
or sound |
Television is off or Possible a bad power supply or micron board | Unplug for 5 minutes. Plug back in and try again. Call your lamp retailer for a referral to an authorized Sony service center if it still fails to turn on. |
| Power LED |
2 blinks No picture or sound |
Temperature problem |
Make sure fan exhaust is not blocked. Check for dust build up. Still not working? Requires Service. Call Authorized Service Center |
| Power LED | 3 blinks No picture or sound |
Lamp cove or door, or lamp unit not secure |
Make sure lamp door is secure. If it still doesn't solve the issue, call your lamp retailer for further technical support. |
| Power LED |
4 blinks
No picture or sound |
Fans have lost power. Suspect AGU or A board depending on model. This could also be a temperature related issue. |
Make sure fan exhaust is not blocked. Check for dust build up and clean filters. Still not working? Call your lamp retailer for a referral to an authorized Sony service center. |
| Power LED | 5 blinks No picture or sound |
Lamp driver (ballast) may be bad. |
Replace the lamp first. If the lamp doesn't ignite, may be ballast. Call your lamp retailer for a referral to an authorized Sony service center. |
| Power LED | 6 blinks No picture or sound |
Over voltage protection occured. |
Requires Service. Call your lamp retailer for a referral to an authorized Sony service center. |
| Power LED | 7 blinks No picture or sound |
Audio problems. | Requires Service. Call your lamp retailer for a referral to an authorized Sony service center. |
| Power LED | 8 blinks No picture or sound |
G3 A or B board may have |
Requires Service. Call your lamp retailer for a referral to an authorized Sony service center. |
| Power LED | 10 blinks No picture or sound |
Over voltage or power surge | Requires Service. Call your lamp retailer for a referral to an authorized Sony service center. |
| Lamp LED | Light is ON or Flashing No picture or sound |
Lamp may be bad |
Replace the lamp. If you have already replaced the lamp, call your lamp retailer for technical support. |
Please keep in mind that an indicator light may not necessarily mean that your lamp is bad. Your television may have other faulty components such as a bad ballast or power supply. Other components such as an optical engine or power supply can contribute to multiple components being faulty.
