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How do I get rid of symbols on my Sony TV?

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Samuel Coleman

Published Mar 28, 2026

How do I get rid of symbols on my Sony TV?

Can I Turn off or Disable the Info Banner Display on My TV?

  1. On the supplied remote, press the HOME button.
  2. Go to Settings.
  3. Select Preferences.
  4. Select Setup.
  5. Select Info Banner.
  6. Select Hidden. If you want less information to appear on your screen, select Small.

How do I get rid of the banner on my Sony Bravia TV?

Home > Settings > Set-up > Info Banner > choose ‘Off’ or ‘Hidden’.

How do I get rid of the Freeview banner on my Sony TV?

Follow the steps below to hide the Info Banner:

  1. Press the HOME button on the remote control.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Select System Settings.
  4. Select Setup. (For 2013 and 2014 models, skip this step.)
  5. Select Info Banner.
  6. Select Off or Hidden (other options are On, Large or Small).

How do I fix the signal on my Sony TV?

Check the cable connections between the TV and your video device or receiver. Change the channel or try a different input device or movie. The received signal may be weak. If your TV uses a cable or satellite box, you may need to contact your service provider for further assistance in improving the signal strength.

How do I get rid of the channel display on my Sony TV?

On the supplied remote control, press the TV FUNCTION button, if available. Press the DISPLAY button. Note: You may need to press the DISPLAY button repeatedly to remove all the displayed channel information on the screen.

How do I turn on Freeview?

Setting up a Freeview recorder

  1. Plug your aerial lead into the aerial socket on your box (1).
  2. Using an HDMI cable, connect to the equivalent socket on your TV to the port marked HDMI 1 on the box.
  3. Put your TV on standby, then switch the TV on using your TV remote control.

How do I get rid of Freeview on my TV?

Hide the Freeview pop up at the bottom of the screen

  1. Change channel so the Freeview pop up is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
  2. Press the RED button to load the MORE.
  3. Using arrow keys, navigate across to SETTINGS (the ‘gear’ icon)
  4. Navigate to MINI GUIDE TIMEOUT.
  5. Tap the LEFT ARROW key until OFF is displayed.

Why is my TV not getting a signal?

First check that your TV is set to the correct Source or Input, try changing the Source or Input to AV, TV, Digital TV or DTV if you haven’t already. If your “No Signal” message is not due to incorrect Source or Input being selected, then it’s most likely caused by a set up or antenna fault.

Where is the mute button on a Sony TV remote?

Press i+ (information button on remote ) normally located on the top right of remote or above the “options” button a couple of times, this should scroll between input-clock and then nothing. This symbol sounds to me like a “Mute” symbol. This is usually found on the remote control as a speaker with a cross through it.

Why are there horizontal lines on my TV screen?

I have horizontal lines on part of my TV screen. Hi all – Hopefully someone out there might be a little bit more helpful than the Sony Troubleshooting Guide: Only yesterday a number of horizontal lines appeared on my TV screen, only the lower 1/3 portion of the screen though.

How to turn off the info banner on my Sony TV?

How to Turn Off the Info Banner on My Sony TV 1 On the supplied remote, press the HOME button. 2 Go to Settings. 3 Select Preferences. 4 Select Setup. 5 Select Info Banner. 6 Select Hidden. If you want less information to appear on your screen, select Small. See More….

How can I troubleshoot my Sony Bravia TV?

Does your TV have an issue? Most issues can be resolved by following easy troubleshooting steps. To get started, select the issue or symptom with your TV. If your questions aren’t covered in this guide, please enter your query in the search bar on the main Sony support website.