If your Sony home theater remote is no longer working you may be considering a reset. This can be a bit tricky, as the process is different depending on the model of your remote. However, with a few simple steps you can easily reset your remotes and get them back to their original factory settings.
The first step in resetting your Sony home theater remote is to identify which model it is. You can usually find this information on the back of the remote or in the manual that came with it. Once you have identified which model you have, look up the instructions for how to reset that particular remote.
For IR Remotes
If your Sony home theater remote uses infrared (IR) technology, then it should have a small reset button located somewhere on the back or side of the device. It may be labeled “RESET” or “RST” but will typically be denoted by a small hole or indentation in the plastic surface. To reset an IR remote, simply press and hold this button for several seconds until the indicator light flashes.
For RF Remotes
If your Sony home theater remote uses radio frequency (RF) technology, then it should have two buttons located somewhere on its surface: one labeled “RESET” and another labeled “SETUP” or “LEARN”. To reset an RF remote, press and hold both buttons simultaneously for several seconds until the indicator light flashes.
For Other Remotes
Some Sony home theater remotes use neither IR nor RF technology and require a slightly different approach to resetting them. If your particular model does not have either an IR or RF capability, then refer to its manual for instructions on how to reset it.
Conclusion
Resetting your Sony Home Theater Remote is easy enough if you know which type of technology it uses (IR or RF).
Depending on which type you have, you will need to press and hold either one button (for IR remotes) or two buttons (for RF remotes). If yours does not use either of these technologies then refer to its manual for instructions on how to reset it.