Remote works, but not the reciever

Hello,

Follow the below instructions closely;

1. In order for this hack to work, you will have to send an infra-red code to your player with a OneForAll remote such as the OneForAll 6 (or URC7560) or OneForAll 4 (or URC7740) or OneForAll 4 Digital, or One For All 5 Digital (or URC 7555) with the following instructions:

* Press the DVD button
* Hold down the Magic button until the unit performs a double LED flash
* Configure your remote using the setup code 0 5 3 3

2. On your DVD recorder, using the official Sony remote, select the System-Menu option
3. On your DVD recorder, using the official Sony remote, select the Setup option
4. On your DVD recorder, using the official Sony remote, select the Options option
5. On your DVD recorder, using the official Sony remote, select the Command-Mode option
6. On your DVD recorder, using the official Sony remote, select the DVD1 option
7. On the official Sony remote, set the DVD1 option for the Command-Mode switch, under the sliding cover
8. Verify that both the official Sony remote control and your OneForAll remote control can power off and on your DVD player
9. Program your OneForAll remote with the following instructions:

* Hold down the Magic button until the unit performs a double LED flash
* Configure your remote using the setup code 9 9 4 or 0 0 9 9 4 if your remote only accepts 5 digit codes
* Press the Magic button once
* Configure your remote using the setup code 1 8 9 or 0 0 1 8 9 if your remote only accepts 5 digit codes
* Press the 1 button once, a double LED flash should occur

10. Program your OneForAll remote with the following instructions:

* Hold down the Magic button until the unit performs a double LED flash
* Configure your remote using the setup code 9 9 4 or 0 0 9 9 4 if your remote only accepts 5 digit codes
* Press the Magic button once
* Configure your remote using the setup code 2 5 5 or 0 0 2 5 5 if your remote only accepts 5 digit codes
* Press the 2 button once, a double LED flash should occur

11. Program your OneForAll remote with the following instructions:

* Hold down the Magic button until the unit performs a double LED flash
* Configure your remote using the setup code 9 9 4 or 0 0 9 9 4 if your remote only accepts 5 digit codes
* Press the Magic button once
* Configure your remote using the setup code 0 9 5 or 0 0 0 9 5 if your remote only accepts 5 digit codes
* Press the 3 button once, a double LED flash should occur

12. Program your OneForAll remote with the following instructions:

* Hold down the Magic button until the unit performs a double LED flash
* Configure your remote using the setup code 9 9 4 or 0 0 9 9 4 if your remote only accepts 5 digit codes
* Press the Magic button once
* Configure your remote using the setup code 2 2 1 or 0 0 2 2 1 if your remote only accepts 5 digit codes
* Press the 4 button once, a double LED flash should occur

13. Program your OneForAll remote with the following instructions:

* Hold down the Magic button until the unit performs a double LED flash
* Configure your remote using the setup code 9 9 4 or 0 0 9 9 4 if your remote only accepts 5 digit codes
* Press the Magic button once
* Configure your remote using the setup code 0 7 9 or 0 0 0 7 9 if your remote only accepts 5 digit codes
* Press the 5 button once, a double LED flash should occur

14. Place your DVD player into Standby mode
15. Press the buttons 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 on your OneForAll remote control, in order, one at a time
16. Your DVD player should show the words TIMER OK
17. Press the buttons 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 on your OneForAll remote control, in order, one at a time
18. Your DVD player should return itself to Standby mode
19. Remove the batteries for significant period of time to wipe the programmed codes on your OneForAll remote

Good luck.

There is a ribbon cable that runs all the flip panels electrics, these are prone to breakage.
I have seen some of the cables on e-bay for a few quid, and also if you google "sony x-pod ribbon cable" you will get a big choice of places to order, and get instructions on fitting.

if it has a fold down face the ribbon cable that sends power to the led facesheild may be broken or just malfunctioning

The problem with you radio is the ribbon cable,this part connects the face to the main board.you get it from pacparts.com
parts number is 168795211
you can try to replace it by you own,just becareful with the front button because they may fall dow when you open the face.

To turn on the remote you must press the POWER and LOCK buttons together.

There is a reset button on the area behind the faceplate. You will have to go back in and redo many settings but just hold the tiny button down with a ballpoint pen for 15-30 seconds and it should reset allowing the faceplate buttons to operate.

i had the same proplem, inside buttons not working, took unit appart (quite easy). you just need to remember where all the little screws go back into. i need that cable though!! thanx for the part number!! c ya

I have found a solution to the question. This remote will allow a user to control a SONY receiver by pressing the "Use Mode Key" at the top of the remote, and AV1 or AV2 button, in the first line of buttons toward the top of the remote, at the same time and this allows for control of an unlimited number of SONY receivers

Go through the process of setting up the remote again instead of trying the volume first use the power off button. In my experience, Sony receivers can be picky and power cycling "will" insure the code set, then try the volume.

EXTREMELY common problem for these units. The faceplate ribbon cable has gone bad and needs to be replaced.