Page 1 of 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..



Viewing is not a hobby-It`s a way of life.....

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