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What are the operational instructions for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX when the TV is turned off?

When the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX is off, press the Power button () to power it on.


What are the operational instructions for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX when the TV is turned on?

When the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX is on, press and hold the Power button () to power it off.

Press the Power button () repeatedly to change the function, then press the + or – button to adjust the volume, select the channel, or select the input source of the TV.


What is the function of item 2 on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX besides being the remote control sensor?

Item 2 on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX is the Remote Control sensor*, Light sensor*, and Illumination LED. The illumination LED lights up or blinks according to the status of the TV.


What is the procedure to restart the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX if the TV does not respond?

Restart your SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX by pressing the power button on the remote control until a message appears. The TV will restart. If the TV does not recover, try unplugging the mains lead. Then press the power button on the TV and wait for two minutes, and plug in the mains lead.


What should I do if the illumination LED on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX is flashing red?

Count how many times it flashes (the interval time is three seconds) on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX.

Reboot the TV by disconnecting the mains lead until the illumination LED stopped flashing in red, then turn on the TV.

If the problem persists, disconnect the mains lead, and contact your dealer or Sony service centre with the number of times the illumination LED flashes.


What should I check if the terrestrial/cable service cannot be received on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX?

Check the antenna (aerial)/cable connection and booster settings on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80xx.

Select terrestrial/cable service by pressing DIGITAL/ANALOG on the remote control. If the broadcasting service is not displayed, press TV and then press DIGITAL/ANALOG.

Terrestrial signal might be suppressed if there is a strong signal supplied nearby.

After moving to a new house or trying to receive new services, attempt a service search by selecting [Digital tuning].


What are the specifications for the Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11ac/a/b/g/n) on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX?

The specifications for the Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11ac/a/b/g/n) on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX are listed in the table below:

Frequency range Output Power
2400 – 2483.5 MHz < 20.0 dBm
5150 – 5250 MHz < 23.0 dBm
5250 – 5350 MHz < 20.0 dBm
5470 – 5725 MHz < 20.0 dBm
5725 – 5850 MHz < 13.9 dBm

What are the specifications for Bluetooth on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX?

The specifications for Bluetooth on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX are listed in the table below:

Frequency range Output Power
2400 – 2483.5 MHz < 10.0 dBm

How do I check the software version for my SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX?

Press HELP on the remote control to know the software version for your SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX.

Alternatively, press HOME, then select [Settings]  [Voice Remote Control]  [Software version].


What are the maximum output ratings for the USB ports on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX?

The output rating for USB 1/2 is 5 V , 500 mA MAX on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX.

The output rating for USB 3 is 5 V , 900 mA MAX on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX.


How can I adjust the volume on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX using the physical controls?

Press the Power button () repeatedly to change the function, then press the + or – button to adjust the volume on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX.


How do I select the channel on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX using the physical controls?

Press the Power button () repeatedly to change the function, then press the + or – button to select the channel on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX.


How do I select the input source on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX using the physical controls?

Press the Power button () repeatedly to change the function, then press the + or – button to select the input source of the TV on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX.


How do I use the voice search function on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX?

Use voice search by pressing the Microphone button () (e.g., Search various content by voice) on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX. The voice search requires an Internet connection.


How do I display the connected External Box menu on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX remote control?

Display the connected External Box (cable/satellite box) menu by pressing the EXT.BOX MENU button on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX.

For models with a supplied IR Blaster, connect and set up the IR Blaster.

The External Box menu may be displayed for some HDMI CEC compatible devices when the IR Blaster is not supplied or connected.


How do I navigate and select menus on screen using the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX?

Use the Navigation D-Pad (////) on the remote control for menu navigation and selection on the screen of the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX.


How do I switch to a TV channel or input and display the TV Menu Bar on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX?

Switch to a TV channel or input and display the TV Menu Bar by pressing the TV button on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX.


How do I display and select the input source in TV mode using the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX?

In TV mode, display and select the input source by pressing the Input select/Text hold button (/) on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX.


How do I hold the current page in Text mode using the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX?

In Text mode, hold the current page by pressing the Input select/Text hold button (/) on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX.


How do I turn the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX on or off (standby mode) using the remote control?

Turn on or turn off the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX (standby mode) by pressing the TV standby button () on the remote control.


How do I switch between digital and analogue input on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX using the remote control?

Switch between digital and analogue input by pressing the DIGITAL/ANALOG button on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX.


How do I switch between TV or RADIO broadcasts on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX using the remote control?

Switch between TV or RADIO broadcasts by pressing the TV/RADIO button on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX.


How do I return to the previous screen or exit from the menu on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX using the remote control?

Return to the previous screen or exit from the menu by pressing the EXIT button on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX. When an Interactive Application service is available, press EXIT to exit from the service.


How do I display information on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX using the remote control?

Display information by pressing the Info/Text reveal button (/) on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX.


How do I display text information on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX using the remote control?

Display text information by pressing the Text button () on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX.


How do I access the “Google Play” online service on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX using the remote control?

Access the “Google Play” online service by pressing the Google Play button on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX.


How do I access the “NETFLIX” online service on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX using the remote control?

Access the “NETFLIX” online service by pressing the NETFLIX button on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX. This is only available on limited regions/countries/TV models.


How do I execute the corresponding function using the Colour buttons on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX remote control?

Execute the corresponding function at that time by pressing the Colour buttons on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX.


How do I display a list of contextual functions on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX using the remote control?

Display a list of contextual functions by pressing the ACTION MENU button on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX.


How do I display the digital programme guide or EPG of an External Box on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX using the remote control?

Display the digital programme guide, or EPG of External Box (cable/satellite box) after setting [IR Blaster setup] by pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX (IR Blaster compatible models only).


How do I access various services and applications on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX using the remote control?

Access various services and applications by pressing the APPS button on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX.


How do I return to the previous screen on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX using the remote control?

Return to the previous screen by pressing the BACK button on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX.


How do I display the TV Home Menu on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX using the remote control?

Display the TV Home Menu by pressing the HOME button on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX.


How do I adjust the volume on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX using the remote control?

Adjust the volume by pressing the +/- (Volume) buttons on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX.


How do I jump back and forth between two channels or inputs on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX using the remote control?

Jump back and forth between two channels or inputs by pressing the Jump button () on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX. The TV alternates between the current channel or input and the last channel or input that was selected.


How do I mute the sound on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX using the remote control?

Mute the sound by pressing the Mute button () on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX. Press again to restore the sound.


How do I select the channel in TV mode or the page in Text mode using the PROG buttons on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX remote control?

In TV mode, select the channel by pressing PROG +/- on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX.

In Text mode, select the next () or previous () page by pressing the corresponding buttons.


How do I select the sound of a multilingual source or dual sound for the programme currently being viewed on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX?

Select the sound of a multilingual source or dual sound for the programme currently being viewed by pressing the AUDIO button on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX (depending on the programme source).


How do I operate media contents on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX and connected BRAVIA Sync-compatible device using the remote control?

Operate media contents on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX and connected BRAVIA Sync-compatible device by using the playback/control buttons (//////) on the remote control.


How do I turn subtitles on or off on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX using the remote control?

Turn subtitles on or off by pressing the Subtitle setting button () on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX (when the feature is available).


How do I display the Help menu on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX using the remote control?

Display the Help menu by pressing the HELP button on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX. The Help Guide can be accessed from here.


How do I record the currently viewed programme on the USB HDD using the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX?

Record the currently viewed programme on the USB HDD by pressing the REC button on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX.


How do I display the Title list on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX using the remote control?

Display the Title list by pressing the TITLE LIST button on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX.


What is the procedure for installing the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX to the wall?

For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that installation of your SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX be performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors. Do not attempt to install it yourself.

For Sony dealers and contractors, provide full attention to safety during the installation, periodic maintenance and examination of this product.


What is the procedure for using the optional Wall-Mount Bracket for the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX?

Use the Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL450 (not supplied) to install the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX to the wall. When installing the Wall-Mount Bracket, also refer to the Operating Instructions and Installation Guide supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket.

Be sure to store the removed screws in a safe place, keeping them away from children.

For instructions on Wall-Mount Bracket installation, see the Installation Information (Wall-Mount Bracket) on the product page for your TV model.


What are the torque specifications for securing the Wall-Mount Bracket on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX?

The torque specification for securing the Wall-Mount Bracket on the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX is 1.5 N·m {15 kgf·cm}, using the M6 screw (not supplied) and the screw (not supplied) with the cord (not supplied).

The screws used should be 8 mm – 12 mm in length, measured from the attaching surface of the Wall-Mount Bracket to the TV’s rear cover.


What is the procedure to detach the Table-Top Stand from the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX?

Three or more people are required to detach the Table-Top Stand from the SONY BRAVIA KD-43XG80XX.

Be careful not to use excessive force while detaching the Table-Top Stand from the TV as it may cause the TV set to fall resulting in personal injury or physical damage to the TV.

Take care when handling the Table-Top Stand to prevent damage to the TV.

Be careful when lifting the TV as the Table-Top Stand is detached, the Table-Top Stand may topple over and cause personal injury.

Take care when removing the Table-Top Stand from the TV to prevent it from falling over and damaging the surface that the TV is sitting on.


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