Old VCR and finding a remote

VirtualR · 25-10-2010, 18:25

I am 100% non-techie. Basically, my parents have just got a video recorder from a charity shop without a remote or manual. It's a grundig and the first problem was that it had a pin code. I googled and found out how to by-pass it. But it's not tuned in and needs a remote to do this.

The model is GV9110 and on ebay there is a remote with this model number mentioned, but he's describing it as a TV remote. I think it's just that he doesn't really know. Does anyone know if a remote like this would work without any unlocking etc? ie if I point it at the VCR will it work straight off? The link is:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Grundig-TV-Rem...item255e60057e

JulesandSand · 25-10-2010, 18:42

That's clearly a VCR remote.

VirtualR · 25-10-2010, 18:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by JulesandSand

That's clearly a VCR remote.

Yes it is! But would a remote like this that is listed as working with various models work without any unlocking codes etc is what I'm really asking. Can I just point it at the VCR and hey presto?

JulesandSand · 25-10-2010, 18:56

My GUESS would be yes.

AidanLunn · 25-10-2010, 20:58

The description of the eBay item claims that it will operate the model of VCR you have.

gemma-the-husky · 26-10-2010, 07:21

in retrospect, perhaps it wasnt a god idea to buy without a remote. there seems to be so much functionality in a remote that just isnt possible from the set.

roddydogs · 26-10-2010, 07:25

Get a different one either free or for about £10,
Freecycle, Gumtree, or E-Bay, how do you know it works anyway?...........thought charity shops wernt allowed to sell electricals?

MAW · 26-10-2010, 07:27

I'd say it's almost certain the remote will work. Most manufacturers use the same IR codes form most of their kit. Even a TV remote is quite likley to give you some functionality, even if it does not have all the buttons needed.

captainkremmen · 26-10-2010, 14:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by roddydogs

Get a different one either free or for about £10,
Freecycle, Gumtree, or E-Bay, how do you know it works anyway?..........thought charity shops wernt allowed to sell electricals?

As far as I am aware they can if they have been safety tested by a qualified technician.

APInn · 26-10-2010, 15:28

There are a few firms on the internet that will supply a replacement for your VCR - I've done it quite a few times, just google the model number of your VCR and add " replacement VCR remote model XXXX or what ever and see . I'd send you the URL, but can't find it!

Ashley

25-10-2010, 18:25	#1
VirtualR Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: UK Posts: 546	Old VCR and finding a remote I am 100% non-techie. Basically, my parents have just got a video recorder from a charity shop without a remote or manual. It's a grundig and the first problem was that it had a pin code. I googled and found out how to by-pass it. But it's not tuned in and needs a remote to do this. The model is GV9110 and on ebay there is a remote with this model number mentioned, but he's describing it as a TV remote. I think it's just that he doesn't really know. Does anyone know if a remote like this would work without any unlocking etc? ie if I point it at the VCR will it work straight off? The link is: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Grundig-TV-Rem...item255e60057e

25-10-2010, 18:42	#2
JulesandSand Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Caledonia Posts: 5,687	That's clearly a VCR remote.

25-10-2010, 18:49	#3
VirtualR Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: UK Posts: 546	Quote: Originally Posted by JulesandSand That's clearly a VCR remote. Yes it is! But would a remote like this that is listed as working with various models work without any unlocking codes etc is what I'm really asking. Can I just point it at the VCR and hey presto?

25-10-2010, 18:56	#4
JulesandSand Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Caledonia Posts: 5,687	My GUESS would be yes.

25-10-2010, 20:58	#5
AidanLunn Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 5,045	The description of the eBay item claims that it will operate the model of VCR you have.

26-10-2010, 07:21	#6
gemma-the-husky Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK Posts: 17,858	in retrospect, perhaps it wasnt a god idea to buy without a remote. there seems to be so much functionality in a remote that just isnt possible from the set.

26-10-2010, 07:25	#7
roddydogs Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 6,352	Get a different one either free or for about £10, Freecycle, Gumtree, or E-Bay, how do you know it works anyway?...........thought charity shops wernt allowed to sell electricals?

26-10-2010, 07:27	#8
MAW Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 28,577	I'd say it's almost certain the remote will work. Most manufacturers use the same IR codes form most of their kit. Even a TV remote is quite likley to give you some functionality, even if it does not have all the buttons needed.

26-10-2010, 14:28	#9
captainkremmen Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DAVEVILLE, Daveshire DA1 1VE Posts: 33,621	Quote: Originally Posted by roddydogs Get a different one either free or for about £10, Freecycle, Gumtree, or E-Bay, how do you know it works anyway?..........thought charity shops wernt allowed to sell electricals? As far as I am aware they can if they have been safety tested by a qualified technician.

26-10-2010, 15:28	#10
APInn Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Uk Posts: 240	There are a few firms on the internet that will supply a replacement for your VCR - I've done it quite a few times, just google the model number of your VCR and add " replacement VCR remote model XXXX or what ever and see . I'd send you the URL, but can't find it! Ashley

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