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RE: Toshiba SD-100E

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This item was edited on Thursday, 29th December 2005, 18:18

IT`S HERE.........REMOTE REGION HACK FOR SONY RDR GX300+OTHER MODELS.

Hack for RDR-GXD500 posted by BIGTONE also works on this recorder - need an OFA remote control able to handle device code 0533 (URC7550 cannot handle it - OFA5, URC7560 can- OFA6) :



Converting the Sony RDR-GXD500 digital-tuner DVD-recorder to multi-region involves sending it five special custom-programmed remote codes. These are the same codes that are required for the Sony DVP-NS355 DVD-player, so if you do a web search on that, you can find ways to program these codes into a Palm Pilot, or a laptop with an IR port, or see the links in Hobbitfeet`s hack. But the cheapest way, if you don`t already have one of those is with an OFA remote which costs about £20. Here`s the process:

Get a One-For-All universal remote that has a DVD key and a
"magic" key, such as the One-For-All-4.

* Select DVD device on OFA remote
* Hold magic key until double flash on DVD key
* Enter device code 0533

The RDR-GXD500 DVD recorder must be set to command mode
"DVD1", and its own remote set to the same mode like this:

* Switch on recorder and point its own remote at it
* System-Menu -> Setup -> Options -> Command-Mode
* Select DVD1
* Set remote`s Command-Mode switch to DVD-1
(it`s under the sliding cover)
* Verify that recorder can be switched on and off with
both remotes

Now program function code 189 into button 1 of the OFA
remote like this:

1. Hold magic button until double flash on DVD key
2. Press 994
3. Press magic button (don`t hold)
4. Press 189
5. Press 1 - double flash indicates success

Advanced OFA remotes such as the Kameleon have five digit
function codes, in which case, press 00189 for step 4 above.

Now program function codes into buttons 2-5 like this:

* Repeat steps 1-3, then 255 2
* Repeat steps 1-3, then 095 3
* Repeat steps 1-3, then 221 4
* Repeat steps 1-3, then 079 5

Now the actual conversion of the RDR-GXD500 DVD recorder to
region-free:

* Put DVD recorder on standby and point OFA remote at it.
* Press 12345 - "TIMER OK" or "SUCCESS"(depending on model) is displayed, and recorder
starts up
* Press 12345 - Recorder goes back to standby

The RDR-GXD500 DVD recorder is now multi-region.
Clear the OFA remote by removing its batteries for a while.

I can confirm this hack also works on the Sony RDR GX 300. (28/12/05 )
Also works on Sony DVP NS 405. (30/12/05 )

I used a Kameleon URC 840 remote for the above hacks. :D


It appears that this is the proceedure for the majority of Sony`s.
Please post reply if any more models work with this remote hack.



PLEASE NOTE...............
Do the above at your own risk............
Follow the instructions carefully as I or DVD reviewer cannot or will not be held responsible for any equipment failure or guarantee of operation

BIG.T..



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This item was edited on Friday, 30th December 2005, 19:44

OFA HACK FOR SONY RDR GX300

Is there anybody that can point me in the right direction if there is available a IR hack for my Sony RDR GX300?
I have a OFA Kameleon. I did see some time ago another OFA hack for another Sony that apparently works on the GX300 but Im unable to locate it.
Many Thanks.
BIG.T.

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Revelations screened on Sky 1

Hi Guys,
Has anybody been recording this series of Revelations on Sky 1 ?
I missed the first screening and would like the whole story.
They are just releasing the series on DVD in the States.
If anybody has or is thinking of getting the series I would gladly share the cost of obtaining it.

P.S.-Just ordered the first season from the States when its released on 28 June
Thanks.....Big T.


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This item was edited on Saturday, 11th June 2005, 09:53

RE: Sony RDR-GX300 DVD-R Region Hack PLEEEEEEEEEEEASE!

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Hi Andy. I have the Sony RDR GX300 and would like to "borrow" the remote for it.
Please let me know what is required.
Regards, Tony