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How do I reset my Sony Blu-Ray player?

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Andrew Ramirez

Published Apr 21, 2026

How do I reset my Sony Blu-Ray player?

Factory Reset on a Blu-ray Disc Player

  1. On the supplied remote control, press the HOME button.
  2. Select Setup.
  3. Select Resetting or icon.
  4. Select Reset to Factory Defaults Settings.
  5. Select All Settings.
  6. Select Start.
  7. Select Close.
  8. Turn off your device, then turn it back on.

Is there a reset button on a Sony Blu-Ray player?

Press the Home button on the remote. Using the left or right arrow go to Setup. Then using the up or down arrow go to Resetting. Select Reset to Factory Default Settings and press Enter.

Why is my Sony Blu-Ray player not working?

Make sure the settings of the Blu-ray Disc player is correct. Unplug the power cord of the Blu-ray Disc player from the electrical outlet. Let the player remain without power for one minute. Plug the power cord back into the electrical outlet.

How do I reset my Sony Blu-Ray player without a remote?

Restart Blu-Ray player

  1. Turn off and unplug the Blue-Ray player, let it rest for 30 seconds.
  2. Press and hold the open/close button on the front of the player, reconnect the power cord, then release the button.

How do I update my Blu-Ray firmware?

Power on the Blu-ray Disc player. If there is a disc in the player, please remove the disc. At the Home Screen menu, use the arrow keys on the remote control to select Setup – Software Update and then press the ENTER button. A New Software Version available message will be prompted.

How do I reset my Sony player?

Reset or restart your Walkman player.

  1. Hold down the (power) button for 2 seconds while the screen is turned on.
  2. Tap Restart, then restart will start automatically.
  3. If the player freezes, hold down the (power) button for 10 seconds to force the player to restart.

How do I unlock my Sony Blu-Ray player?

Press and hold the PAUSE or the STOP button on the Blu-ray Disc player for approximately 10 seconds until LOCKED is displayed on the front panel display. NOTE: Depending on the model, you will have to press either the PAUSE button or the STOP button.

Can you use Sony Blu-Ray player without remote?

Most Blu-ray players have two buttons: Eject and Play. Once you’ve waited forever to get to the initial menu, the Play button will usually start the movie. Without the remote, that’s the best functionality you will get.

How do I reset my DVD player to factory settings?

On the DVD remote control, press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW button to select the SETUP icon. Press the ENTER button. Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW button to select RESET . Press the ENTER button.

How do I fix my Blu-ray player?

Power reset the Blu-ray Disc player.

  1. Remove the disc from the Blu-ray Disc player.
  2. Turn off the Blu-ray Disc player.
  3. Unplug the power cord of the Blu-ray Disc player from the electrical outlet.
  4. Let the player remain without power for one minute.
  5. Plug the power cord back into the electrical outlet.

What should I do if my Blu-ray player keeps restarting?

IMPORTANT: Do not cancel or disrupt the update process by either turning off the Blu-ray Disc Player or disconnecting the Internet connection. If the issue is not resolved or if the player continues to reboot (turn on and off) after trying the steps above, service may be required.

Why is the resolution on my Blu-ray player not working?

The video output resolution of the Blu-ray Disc player may be set to an option that is not compatible with the TV. Depending on your model, one of the following steps will reset the resolution to the lowest setting:

How do I update the software on my Blu-ray Disc player?

Using the supplied remote, press the HOME button. Select Setup. Select Software Update . IMPORTANT: Do not cancel or disrupt the update process by either turning off the Blu-ray Disc Player or disconnecting the Internet connection.