Terrible remote I like the player very much, but the small remote drives me crazy, particularly having the play controls at the bottom. I tried my Panasonic TV remote, but it couldn't find the right code for the Sony. Can anyone recommend a universal remote to replace this one? Terrible remote I like the player very much, but the small remote drives me crazy, particularly having the play controls at the bottom. I tried my Panasonic TV remote, but it couldn't find the... » Read More Terrible remote I like the player very much, but the small remote drives me crazy, particularly having the play controls at the bottom. I tried my Panasonic TV remote, but it couldn't find the right code for the Sony. Can anyone recommend a universal remote to replace this one? « Show Less
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Found one workaround: programmed my Directv remote for the player; no display of timeline, but otherwise great.
1353578
Check out the Logitech Remotes, Harmony series. Very easy to program and will replace ALL of your remotes with one!
829765
We also had trouble getting it to play and actually ended up purchasing a new one. I need to return this model b/c we could never get it to play. And, it was supposed to come with the remote, but it was no where in the box that was beaten up and taped back together. I'm surprised we got any of the parts with it!
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I never have such a problem with my player. The Stephen`suggestion is one of the possible causes. Other alternatives are, update the firmware of the player by internet or if your player cannot access internet, download the update file to a pen drive in a computer connected to internet then update from the pen drive. Finally if the issue still persits, contact the Sony Support.
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I have a problem with this Blu-Ray player, too... but my problem is different. The system sound is fine, and it plays regular DVDs just fine... but if we try to play a Blu-Ray, the play keeps getting interrupted and/or randomly skipping forward or backward by itself. We even took the batteries out of our remote control thinking maybe that was the problem, but the system still randomly stopped/skipped around in playing the Blu-Ray. Any ideas?
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I, too, have to get up to open the tray box on my Sony Player. You're not alone. I'd also be interested in knowing the remote can operate, so I'll wait to see the replies as well!
89777
Beats me. I could not get this player to work for me. I would have sent back except cost more than worth. Sorry I can't help you
872905
I also have an older Sony 6 disc player.(a little newer than yours) Mine also failed and the speakers crapped out. This new player is, in my opinion, much better and a great replacement
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I don't think so. With the very low cost of this excellent device it doesn't really cost too much extra to to buy an entire unit. I have purchased replacement remotes before, and they cost nearly as much as this entire player. However, you could get a universal remote they do contain codes for the Craig player. After a lot of use, I still recommend this versatile player.
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There are tiny dipswitches inside the remote that you can use to change which device each side of the remote controls..... unfortunately there are no instructions for how to do so. A major problem they should fix!
1542400
Can't believe you have a functional machine.Mine was a piece of junk. I recycled it.You might be able to get a remote from Sony's web-site, or maybe eBay, but if if you aren't sure you have a functioning machine, I wouldn't waste my money on a remote.
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I have this same issue with an earlier model (BDP-S350). For me the problem began when my blu-ray player automatically updated its firmware last spring. Even blu-ray disks that played fine earlier stopped playing, although many of the new disks that I've tried work fine. Sony appears to be oblivious to this issue not providing any meaningful customer support. There are several possible solutions posted on the SONY website and on various discussion forums for other models (e.g, turn off the Internet access, clear the USB jump drive memory, unplug the unit from the AC power for a minute or two). None of them worked in my case. I finally gave up and bought a new Panasonic player; out of principle I persisted in trying to 'fix' my Sony blu-ray player for quite a while and eventually decided to pay a few buck to buy my way out of the aggravation). Bye, bye Sony products, hello Panasonic (They also burned me years ago for discontinuing support [e.g., driver updates] for one of their expensive Vaio computers.).
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Thanks for the heads up. Maybe I should spend $50 on one of the "majic" remotes. Not sure which one to get. They all appear to be limited in functions.
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We had the same problem. Our remote was junk and fell apart. Tview wanted $90 to replace the remote. I haven't been able to get a universal remote to work with it either.
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Mine seems to do the same thing. I called the number on the Instruction booklet, the person I talked to could not help but unsuccessfully tried to reach their tech support. They never called me back. I really like the player- it is just what I was looking for. I will return the unit as I also think it is defective. Cannot decide whether to ask for a replacement, or just get my money back.
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Yep...The same thing happened to me. I sent it back, bought another one and it happened again. The last one I ordered from Amazon which I never received from Amazon so I took that as a sign to find another player. Any suggestions?
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Hi Frances,Here's the link for the remote control for your Sony Portable DVD Player.SONY 9-885-127-60 REMOTE CONTROL RMT-D191 OEM ORIGINAL PART 988512760 - Vincent
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Hi Eric, so far my remote is keeping itself together. My disappointment with the remote, and the heater itself, is that it doesn't remember how I had it set up. If I am in bed and wish to use the remote, I have to get out of bed to go to the machine and set it up again. I can't read the display from my bed! I am not enjoying this single button control on the heater--I am clicking and advancing and clicking for a long time before it is where I want it. I've never been able to do the correct clicking to engage the timer