Sony RDR-HX525 won't play some DVDs recorded elsewhere. A lock symbol appears on title list. Plays OK on other machines.

DVDs created on PC using various CODECs will always play OK on cheap Phillips player but not on the Sony - a padlock symbol appears on title list.

Anonymous Jan 07, 2012

Thanks Rossiel. Problem is not related to childlock (I have the manual). Rather it is related to an as yet unknown factor relating to video/VR/finalising - I am continuing my search for a solution.
Anonymous Jan 16, 2012

Decided I can live with the lock symbols. The main problem seems to be I was trying to play mpeg4 video which the recorder will not accept. I've now converted videos to mpeg2 and all seems well. Thanks for help and directions to other good help sites.

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That lock icon is childlock to remove that please read your manual on how to unlock..if you don't have manual please let me know..

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Anonymous Jan 16, 2012

Ok your sony player is not multi region to remove that padlock you have to make it region free..try to go to www.videohelp.com

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