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Sony RDR HX 725S remote control stuck

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danielle22 -  
Good evening,
I just bought a Sony RDR HX 725S DVD player and I accidentally programmed the DVD1 button on the remote instead of the default DV3, and now the remote is locked. After spending a few minutes reading the manual... nothing, I don't see what to do to be able to use my remote... Does anyone have an answer to my question?
Thank you in advance.
Danielle
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19 answers

  1. alwayscool
    Here is the miracle solution to your problem!

    If you have changed the operating mode of the recorder to a value other than DVD3 (default value), the remote control will no longer work since it remains stuck in DVD3.

    This mode for the remote control can also be set to DVD1, DVD2, or DVD3.

    To regain control of the recorder, you need to program the remote control to the same operating mode as the recorder. To view the active mode on the recorder, put it in standby and press the 'stop' button.

    Then set the remote control to the same mode as displayed by simultaneously holding down the ENTER button and one of the numeric keys 1, 2, or 3, depending on the desired mode. This indicates to the remote control which mode to use for operation.

    DVD1=ENTER + 1 / DVD2 = ENTER + 2 / DVD3 = ENTER + 3

    Phew! Saved!

    Alwayscool
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    1. moride
      Thank you, your solution is the right one. After several hours of searching, I finally found it. Thanks again.
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    2. Eugene
      I just had the same problem.
      Thank you for the tip. Sony could note it in their manual.
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    3. stargate
      Thank you very much, thanks to your clear and precise explanations, everything is working again, a big thank you.
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    4. gus61
      I just succeeded. I turned off the player, changed the batteries, and pressed both Enter and 3 for 10 seconds while not pointing the remote at the player (in the next room) and finally, it worked. When I pointed the remote at the player, I never succeeded. It's worth noting that before this manipulation, I had reset the player by holding the square stop button and pressing the power button on the player without releasing it. Then I just had to reprogram the player with the remote, which works this time.
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    5. serge
      Thank you very much to gus61!!!! Thanks to you, I set my Sony DVD recorder back to factory mode and the remote control works!!! Hold the M/A and stop buttons at the same time for 20 seconds, turn it off and back on, thank you!!!
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  2. wilfrid
    I have exactly the same problem but the remote is really stuck........have you resolved your issue?
    thank you....
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    1. Duisti
      Do 1 and press enter, you will see it will work.
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  3. fran
    To return to dvd3, simply press and hold "Enter" + "1" for a few seconds (if you are stuck on dvd1; "Enter" + "2" if stuck on dvd2). This unlocks the remote control, and you just need to go to the menu and set the dvd3 option back...
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    1. lulucoco
      I also have the same problem and I just found the solution.
      You need to reset the burner:
      turn on the burner and press the stop and power buttons simultaneously for several seconds.
      And there you go, the problem is solved.
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      1. joyeuxnoel
        THANK YOU...! After an entire evening of searching, thanks to you we managed to reset our recorder...!
        Now we just need to figure out how to record Canal + knowing that we have the Bbox...! If you know how to do it....
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      2. lilie
        Hello, I reset the burner as you indicated but there's a big problem: the remote control is stuck, so it's impossible to select the language or anything else, completely frozen, no attempts work with ENTER + 1, 2, or 3. What should I do, please??? HELP
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    3. philippe830
      I also have the same problem; I've tried with the manual but apparently it doesn't work. Should I buy a universal remote for this issue?

      Thank you ...........
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      1. yan35390
        I managed to unlock it using a universal remote.
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        1. foch corner
          I have a similar problem as mentioned earlier, but nothing is working.
          No red light blinking when I reconnect. If I press Enter and 3, nothing happens. In short, nothing works.
          My recorder's remote control works with the TV, which is also a Sony, but I can't even turn on the device.
          It is set to DVD1.
          Can someone help me please?
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          1. kiki26
            If your player shows DVD1, then you need to press Enter and 1 on your remote at the same time, and not DVD3. You will unlock your remote. You can go back to your menus to correct your issue.
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        2. jmp59 Contributor
          Hello,

          I don't know what manual you have, but I think it's this one http://pdf.crse.com/manuals/2672837122.pdf

          It's explained from page 22 onward.

          Do you call that a DVD player? It's a bit more than that!

          Bye.
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          1. DARK771
            Hello, I'm also stuck on DVD1 and I can't access the menu because the remote control isn't working. Has anyone found a solution? I've really tried everything in vain. Maybe I need to use a different remote or send it back to Sony.
            Thank you for your response.
            David
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            1. heikichi nagasato
              Hello, I have exactly the same problem as the previous person. My player is on DVD1 and I can't access the menu with the remote control, which is not recognized by it. Does anyone have a solution to help me?
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              1. mitouu
                Hello,
                I have the same problem, is there a solution? Thank you.
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            2. Robert
              Hello,
              Unplug your DVD player
              Plug it back in
              The red light should blink (do not plug it back in again and take the time to reconnect)
              Now press 'enter' and '1' for three seconds.
              And there you go, it should work

              (to return to DVD3, do the same manipulation but press 'enter' and '3' together for 3 seconds)
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              1. reb
                Hello,

                I've tried all these tricks and nothing works, still on DVD2. Could you please help me by pressing enter and 3? Nothing happens, I've unplugged it and done it again, still nothing.
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                1. seb
                  Hello, I have the same problem with my recorder and I can't get back to the original configuration DVD3 either. I've looked everywhere and can't find a solution. If anyone has found one, thank you for sharing the tip..! ;-)
                  seb
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                  1. staasy
                    Salut, peux-tu m'aider ? Je vois que tu as eu le même problème que moi avec ta télécommande, peux-tu me dire comment tu as fait ? Merci.
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                2. staasy
                  Hello, I have the same problem. How do I reset it to DVD 3?
                  And my device isn't working:
                  Unplug your DVD player
                  Plug it back in
                  The red light should blink (if it doesn't, plug it back in once more and take your time to reconnect)
                  Now press 'enter' and '1' for three seconds.
                  And there you go, it should work

                  (to reset to DVD 3, do the same procedure but press 'enter' and '3' together for 3 seconds)
                  Help me, thanks.
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                  1. Neimad
                    Does anyone have the solution for the same problem with a rdr-hx825??

                    Thanks in advance.
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                    1. stef
                      Hello,

                      I was just gifted a Sony RDR-HXD 870 recorder and I'm struggling to configure the remote control to work with my LG LCD because the code isn't provided in the manual for LG.

                      Does anyone know this code?????

                      Thanks for letting me know if you have a solution.

                      Additionally, I was given a satellite channel and I'm unable to set it up so that it works through the recorder to have just one remote control and be able to record on the satellite channel while watching another channel at the same time.

                      Is there an expert in the field?????

                      Thank you for your help

                      Stef
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                      1. montceau
                        Help for the person looking for the codes for their LG remote control.
                        LG being, I believe, a sub-brand of Philips, try with the codes of that brand (06, 07, 08, 72).

                        Now, my problem. I also have, since Christmas, a Sony RDR HXD 870 and, from the moment a scheduled recording of a channel begins, I am stuck watching it until the end of the recording because any action I take on a remote control button gives the message "function impossible at the moment." To program my recording, I follow the functions described on pages 58 and 59 (standard programmed recording).
                        I sent a message to Sony, which went unanswered. I called FNAC (my seller) twice, and the answer there was: you cannot watch one channel and record another. I was stunned. What is your position, can you record and watch another channel at the same time?
                        I am open to all suggestions.
                        Thank you in advance.
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                        1. jmp59 Contributor
                          LG is, I believe, a sub-brand of Philips

                          No. LG, which has its own sub-brands, is not a sub-brand of Philips.
                          This does not prevent devices designed by Philips (I dare not say manufactured!) from being sold under the LG brand. Unless it is the other way around!

                          Who knows.
                          --
                          To err is human, to persist is diabolical.
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                        2. geek
                          @jmp59Hello,

                          Does anyone finally have the code to use to control an LG TV (specifically the 37LF66) with the RDR-HX650 remote?

                          Thanks in advance.
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                        3. media49
                          @jmp59Hello,

                          Does anyone have the solution (the code) to control an LG TV (37LF66) with the remote control of the Sony RDR-HX650?

                          Thanks in advance.
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                      3. foch corner
                        No answer, so DIY.
                        For others who might be having the same hassle as me.
                        Take it to a nice repairman who will simply reset the device.
                        And since then, it's been working.
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                        1. chichile
                          Before anything else, pull down the lower cover of the remote control that hides the dvd1, dvd2, dvd3 options!!! Most people can't find the solution because they don't think that this cover can slide!!!!
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