Sony Bravia X3100 Series

Solid and dependable – Bought this in 2009 and still going strong. Tuner died some time ago, but have been running it off my DVR without problems. Picture quality still good. Outclassed by newer TVs but still great for my needs. Show details

Still going strong after 11 years – About to retire this tv after 11 years, we purchased another Sony to replace it in 2016, but the old KDL40X3100 is still going as a 2nd TVp This has been a great TV, one the 1st Sony 1080p LCD televisions back in 2008. Still works perfect, never had a service call or replaced anything, remote took many poundings off the back of the couch, still… Read more

works

The picture is dated now compared to 4K TVs, but it’s to to see when u buy a quality product, it goes the distance!! Made in Japan!

It originally came with a free PS3 ( a Sony promotion at the time). The PS3 only lasted 2 years, before it overheated and died. The TV has lasted the difference. It has plenty of HDMI ports and in elegant glass surround the screen. Doesn’t have any bells or whistles software wise (no smart TV functionality).

Terrible - lost my money & trust in the bravia – Terrible experience. Brought in 2017, which was not cheap. The TV has 'Ghosting' vertical lines, blurred and its time for a new one, certainly walking past any Sony branded TV's! Show details

$4,000 TV broke down after 3.5yrs – I had a Sony kdl70" TV which was purchased for $4000 broke down after 3 and a half years. I do not believe this is a reasonable time for a TV to stop working, especially as I could have purchased a TV of the same size for $2000. Sony have not been helpful at all, after sending them all the information and filling out a form, they simply sent me a small discount to buy another one of their overpriced TV's!! No thanks!  Show details

It's ok but not the best! – Always have problem with searching in internet specially YouTube. It's not an smart TV.very poor with internet!I don't recommend to buy it.the screen is so dark and not great in color and resolution!I just bough it two years ago.

This TV can survive anything! – You’re better off getting an older high end TV with great picture processing. Forget features around the tuner and smart apps, you can just get a Chromecast or Apple TV. The 10-bit panel, Bravia Engine and x.v colour are still best in class for 2021 TVs. Whilst this is a little long in life, you’ll get many years ahead.  Show details

Excellent TV – Had this TV for very 11 years. Looks good white frame . Picture great sound good. Quality is superior . Remote's button stuck after 8 years. Got a substitute works well. So happy with this purchase. Seemed expensive at time but was Def worth it. Show details

Still Going Strong After 11.5 Years – Wow, can you believe this, in the age of perishable electronics, this is outlasting everything. Huge downside - it just doesn't want to die (lolz...). Seriously, we are so attached to this TV that we just dont feel like upgrading it until this wants to die. May be it will settle as a vintage item. This still fits our needs, we dont need 4K at the… Read more

moment, kids are small scratching every bit of screen, so not bothered upgrading at the moment. Definitely Sony way, definitely Made in Japan way. Sure considering buying next Sony TV, hope that dies soon, so I can upgrade with newer technology. lolz.

Panel problems but OK now – Like so many other we had problems with the panel about 2 months after the initial 2 year warranty and we elected NOT to get the extended warranty. FORTUNATELY the customer service department were happy to fix the TV anyway (thank goodness). Sony knew what the problem was straight away and organised a time for the technicians to come out a few… Read more

days later. They came out, replaced the whole front of the television and left about 10 minutes later. That was about 4 years ago and we haven't had a problem since. Good TV once the problem with the screen was fixed. Sony customer service very good. An expensive TV like this one should not need the whole front panel replaced after just 2 years

Great product except the panel quality – I bought this unit on 2008 and like others said the Samsung panel failed at 14th month.I was lucky bought extend warranty so the panel was replaced. It was a flagship model so the picture and sound quality is great and it also has most features a TV could had back to 2008. I am still using it and it is going strong. Sound quality Poor panel quality

Been Great, but getting old – I have never suffered any of the problems others have written. Mine, purchased in 2007 has been used every single day for long long periods and is still going strong today. I have been super happy with the screen detail. 2 things i will pick on 1. Tv forgets scanned channels, needing a rescan 2. Corner lighting issues Its been a great… Read more ·  3

panel for watching 1080p materials and a great general TV.

But, buy todays standards, its big, bulking, no online content, media player, recording, etc. Great Picture Tuner Memory

Excellent – I have a X-series and XBR-series both 40" and both are working very well. Apart from the software load in the XBR series is newer (being a newer TV) and the colour of the frames are different, there is really nothing more separating these two TVs apart. Both are top quality TV and it is a SONY! Great look!! Top brand name! nothing goes wrong with… Read more

Sony. Great picture quality and different types of plug-ins available at the back of the TV. Love the automatic tuner. glass surrounding makes the TV more prestige. Love the nice silver remote control. Takes few second to complete channel change. Heavy. Glass frame makes the TV larger than other 40" LCDs. Antenna came with the TV cannot be used in my apartment. Need two male heads but it came with one male and one female.

Not Good working order` Footy Finals 2011` – Purchased the Sony Bravia KDL 46x3100 back in 2008 I was actually recommended by a Sony sales representative which i knew personally,I have been reading all these reviews on this brand and i have the same problem with the screen as you turn it on , the lines & colours keep going on until it decides to come good! I have rung & emailed Sony many… Read more

times now over the last 6xmonths & they haven't been very honest to me on this case,only found out of all these reviews from this site! Not good timing while the footy finals are on!Would like this problem solved or will be changing to another brand! nice style/shape/colour Payed good $$$ for what it has turned out to be (poor)

Very poor quality panel – Purchased in november 2008 so far have replaced the panel 3 times, the screen would start to go different colours ending up black and then stop working. luckly I had purchased extended warranty where it was replaced without cost to me. This waranty expires in november 2012, wonder what happens when it fails again.Have emailed SONY but sofar no responce Good picture when it worked

Excellent – Superb picture, with facilities to tweak the picture and sound to your own personal taste although on standard setting it's hard to fault, also I would recommend using the "Theater mode" when watching a DVD as it makes for a better "movie" experience. Best used with a Dolby digital 5:1 surround system [or better] for a great movie experience The… Read more

picture is brilliant, sound is good too, a well made product with outstanding service from Sony who repaired and replaced the TV panel for free as it developed a severe fault which is inherent in this model of which they are fully aware, but still the best TV's on the market. Nothing to dislike, it does what you expect from a TV only better than most others out there.

Terrible – The LCD Screen look and picture quality is superb. It's just a pity it only lasts 3 years. I am or was a real fan of Sony quality, customer service and brand and have multiple Sony products, but I must say I'm very disappointed to have such a major product failure given I paid $3,899.00 in Nov 2007. I'm even more disappointed given Sony must… Read more

know this is a common problem with this model.

My advice is to take the extended warranty if you can get one and don't think because its a great brand you'll get a great product. A great sound and picture when it works + more features than you need and great for online gaming... It simply died after 2 1/2 years with guess what red and vertical lines on the right hand side which progressively got worse...

Excellent – Had this TV going for at least 8 hours per day for 2.5 years now. No mechanical issues. Yeah there are many cases of Bravia TV's from around 2008 breaking down whichever the model. Looking at several forums though, I think the rate of Sony breakdowns and complaints is significantly less than with other brands. I guess I am one of the lucky… Read more ·  1

ones as mine hasn't seen any mechanical issues. My next TV definitely will be Sony. All of my other household appliances from different brands had issues shortly after the warranty expired. Best Quality image at the time of purchase: ie. wide viewing angle, good colour saturation, anti glare coating, little shudder, need to get really close to see individual pixels.

Can make a good picture from a weak signal. (I live in a low signal area of Sydney) I've seen comparisons and some brands make pixelated pictures from the same level of signal.

No mechanical faults

Works very well with PlayTV and PS3.

Picture viewer (for its time) was good, like a giant digital photo viewer.

Free of practically all the faults seen of LCD's of earlier generations. Certainly free of some of the faults still seen of new model plasmas from 2008 like pixel burn in. No EPG

Optical out isn't in 5.1 surround

Terrible – it doesen't even deserve a star, sony have produced a defective TV with inherent design issues. At over $4000 for the TV this is simply unacceptable. Was fine while it worked but in Australia it was detuned to not include an EPG so the TV wa difficult to use without the aid of a 3rd party tuner like the PS3 with playTV to drive it. The image… Read more

quality was fantastic while it lasted... The Tv cost me about $4000 discounted, it's been well cared for never moved and has been in the same spot since I got it. After 3 years exactly the unit is useless. It has red and pink vertical bands over the entire LCD area. appling slight pressure to the top bezel will now not correct the issue. This is a problem that shows up in thousands of online posts, it's a defect and Sony should be forced to recall these models. The TV was expensive and should have lasted longer then 3 years. I will be refering my complaints to the department of consumer affairs and fair trading for resolution, if Sony don't offer to repair the unit for free.

Lemon – I agree with Avatar3000 this lcd tv should have been recalled. 18 months after purchase in May 2008 the panel failed and was eventually replaced by Sony after 6 weeks. After 35 months the tuner failed and I am now taking the matter to Consumer Affairs Victoria. Judging by the number of posts and complaints on various forums & sites this model is… Read more

well known for failing panels around the 18 month mark and the tuner failing around the 36 month mark. Sony has extended the panel warranty on these models until Oct 2012, I found that on the Sony New Zealand site, NOT on the Sony Australia site. By the way I purchased the TV in part because it was from a well known manufacturer and because the TV was sold as "made in Japan". The replacement panel was made in Korea!! and in my opinion is not as good as the original. Was good initially then went downhill fast - for the price not good enough Panel failure followed by tuner failure - replacement panel not as good as original

This set was good for the first three days.....and then – This set was purchased in sept of 2008 from a major retailer in Australia for a purchase price of $4099.00. thankfully I purchased the extended warranty at a cost of $359.50 for 48 months via the retailer. the retailer provided a free install. After having the set operational for just three days, the panel died providing no picture at all just… Read more

sound. After much debate with the retailer and Sony they replaced the set, and it was not repaired as they had wanted. I was not thrill that they wanted to repair a $4000+ unit after three days. it is now October 2011 and much to my horror, the panel has once again started to die, with red lines and multi imagery displaying. I am going to contact the retailer and attempt to make use of my extended warranty, but overall, it is extremely poor that Sony would produce a screen that is so poor. this set is a "pretty" television in its design and appearance, but functionality out of the panel is a major let down......Heres hoping i get a replacement panel once again ....finger crossed but i'm not liking my chances :( if your thinking about buying a Sony set with a purchase price over $4000- think again... Design, Poor panel design as it keeps failing

OK – Sony Bravia Lcd Tv Problem Solved Many people are experiencing a problem with Sony Bravia KDL-46X3100. They can't turn on the tv due to the automatic shutdown with a 13 flash. A 13 flash shutdown (see blink codes below) is known as a balancer error and is most often caused by a bad panel and can cost you an arm and a leg. I have found a… Read more

solution to this problem. To fix this all you have to do is follow the steps below:

1) unplug all the cables including HDMI, audio, usb, power cable etc;

2) plug the power cable back on;

3) turn the TV on and off by pressing power button on the side of the tv 3 times (one immediately following the other) stopping at 'On' (do not use remote control to turn on and off). TV should kick start;

4) If TV doesn't kick start, continue with step 3 until the tv kick starts;

5) Finally, once the tv is up and running do not turn off for at least 2 to 3 hours.

Good luck - it worked for me and I didn't have to call a technician or resort to buying a new balancer or TV.

KDL- Bravia blink codes (Australian):

2 times-Main power supply voltage error (12V, etc)

3 times-Malfunction of 3.3V line

4 times-Malfunction of 5V line

(Voltage Supply to FE, etc)

5 times-Malfunction of power supply for screen

6 times-Malfunction of inverter or overcurrent, etc

7 times-Abnormal temperature inside unit

8 times-Audio circuit error (amplifier, etc.)

9 times-Fan malfunction

10 times- Digital FE circuit error

11 times-Malfunction of Trident IC or around IC

12 times-BH board error

13 times -Malfunction of balancer Lots of good features but ... see below Many people, myself included, have experienced a problem with Sony Bravia KDL-46X3100. They can't turn on the tv due to the automatic shutdown with a 13 flash. A 13 flash shutdown (see blink codes below) is known as a balancer error and is most often caused by a bad panel and can cost you an arm and a leg.

Bad – very disappointed and will definitely not buy Sony again. having paid $4000 for 46inch tv I do not expect to be dealing with faults when it is only 2 years old. our 2nd tv is a samsung and we are well pleased with that. sony brand was reliable and good value. the picture is good and we chose led because of a well lit family room. Faulty screen at 2 years old. 2 months on and now no screen and no sound.

Big name crap quality – I purchased my Sony kdl bravia in December 2007 ,in June 2008 the screen went out with pink,green lines we had the panel replaced after 3 weeks 5 months later the same problem occurred again we had the extended warranty come out and replace.now 3 years later same problem except this time i have been fed with lie after lie by Sony,extended warranty… Read more

and European electronics who Sony has appointed as the only repairer for the this specific tv model.this has been going on now since December 2011 when they finally came out to replace the panel they came up with the worst excuse ever (it had been physically damaged)so they said, after 6 daily phone calls to all of the above Sony has agreed to replace the panel i think im entitled for a full refund having spent $4000 on a tv set you'd expect it to last.if all we unhappy customers were listened to sony should have recalled this lemon of a product

Terrible – TV is fantastic when it works. Paying $3k+ you would expect the best at this price range but was very disappointed. Sony is no longer reliable as it was before. Good stylish looking TV Same faulty screen issues with red lines and dark patch on right hand side.

A disappointing waste of money – I have had a terrible time with this model Sony TV. The digital tuner packed up 6 weeks after the 3 year extended warranty I purchased ended. Sony's response was poor. Their customer service (sic) attitude is to be aloof and non contactable. They take your number and call you in "24 hours".....5 days later someone without a clue to what you have… Read more

already reported calls you and on behalf of sony denies any responsibility and explains you have to pay for an assessment without any guarantee they will honour any support. The call out fee for the assessment is three times the cost of an external digital tuner!!! They have you over a barrel with their substandard product and really do not care to help.

Sony you are disappointing... nice looking poor manufacture with a product that dies just after the warranty period expires. No support from Sony

Terrible – I thought when I was buying a Sony TV it would last me a few years but I was wrong. It has a red screen on the left hand side. This seems to be a common problem with this model. What are you going to do about it Sony? A Nice Clear Picture Good For playing games Faulty screen at year and half old. I thought I lost the receipt but I found it today two years one month since I bought it.

Excellent – Bravo,Bavia! Sony never fails me. the installation process is easy-breezy. The auto program feature works swiftly too. This TV is energy-saving, and does not heat up easily especially during the summer months. There’s a wide series of inputs on the rear part, which can be very useful for accessory freaks like me. And may I say, the sound is good,… Read more

almost no need for surround sound technology. The picture is amazing, now I know what “life-like” means.

Good – This tv will surely cost you a bit, but it’s well worth saving up for. With a little internet searching, you can find great deals. This is the best Tv in the market to date Finally, I’m now capable of riding with the wave of the future. After saving up, I was able to buy my 46” Sony Bravia, and have not regretted since. I’m happy with the way it… Read more

looks, it fits right into my bedroom. The screen display is simply magnificent, the best among flat panel tv’s as far as I know. My only issue would be the bulkiness of the remote control.

Excellent – I do not have a blu-ray player to take advantage of the true high def picture which this set excels at. I however am very impressed at the quality of the free-to-air HD channels and also the performance of my upscaling 1080p DVD player through the set. Well done Sony, what an excellent set. Just recieved this tv a couple of days ago. I had to wait… Read more

2 weeks for it to come in. It has been well worth the wait though. The sound is excellent. I had planned on getting a surround sound system with it but im glad I didn't. Picture quality is superb and glass surround looks very classy. More inputs than you could ever need. MADE IN JAPAN I agree with the below comment about the bulkiness of the remote. Otherwise awesome.

Bad – The tv started out great until the picture quality went down hill, this has made me wish I never purchased the product I did like everything about the bravia, it started out ot be a great TV. Picture quality, I have trouble to trailing imagages on dark scences. (although my friends Bravia does not have the same issue)

Excellent – We shopped around for a while when looking for LCD's and this sony stood out from the rest in it's picture quality and asthetics. From blue ray , ps3 gaming to regular TV it will not dissapoint. The onboard sound is great and an external sound system is not needed for regular viewing. I would reccoment one however for gaming and home theatre… Read more

use.

The Tv has plenty of setting that can be tweaked to get the picture just right and bring out the full potential of the Bravia. Just leaving them on standard produces a good bicture but not a good as what can be achieved with some tweaking. The screen works well in a brightly lit longe or a dark home theatre room. Screen reflactions have never been a problem which many of the tv's we looked at suffered from.

All in all I think the extra money spent on this set was well worth it. You do get what you pau for Picture quality, looks, features and sound quality Nothing really erks me about the TV. Just a good Solid unit

Excellent – Have had it a couple of years now, bought it as it had the best picture quality. Remote easy to use. I have had no problems and would only buy sony TV,s. Great picture, love the sony Bravia

Terrible – Sony was a good brand but not any more!! The TV should last longer than 2 years for the price of $3300 plus!! Sent an email to Sony with no help!! Will NEVER by a Sony product ever again! It looks good when working!! Faulty screen at 2 years old, 3 months, red colour on the left side. Tech came out and quoted $3000 plus to repair!! A new screen is reqired. And it's a common problem with this model!!

Good – Bought mine at end of 2007 after researching what brand to get and agree it has excellent picture and sound quality. Haven't had any problems. I didn't need to install an external antennae like come shop assistants said, my little indoor one works fine. I fiddled a little with the settings as recommended by a website, though I didn't notice much… Read more

difference.

Has all the input / output connections I need, I needed the old 3-colour analogue jacks to record to my 6yo DVD recorder (non digital). Some other brands don't have this output connection. Good quality digital LCD TV. Easy to use. Has all inputs, outputs I need. Remote is bulky.