Question about the Sony VTX D800U Remote.

Rossby · 25-05-2008, 22:08

Recently my remote on Sony VTX D800U has started being very unresponsive, and sometimes only works if I press it really hard. Now the thing I want ask is should I just replace the remote with this remote, or just buy a new freeview box.

Rossby · 26-05-2008, 17:31

Also to add I have 15" Toshiba TV, Would it work with that?

John Currie · 26-05-2008, 17:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rossby

Recently my remote on Sony VTX D800U has started being very unresponsive, and sometimes only works if I press it really hard. Now the thing I want ask is should I just replace the remote with this remote, or just buy a new freeview box.

The remote you linked to is just a Sony-branded universal remote...it doesn't state if it controls DVB (Freeview) STBs so you would need to check that.
If your original remote only works if you press really hard that simply means the control membrane/circuit board under the buttons is needing cleaned due to sweat from your fingers and other debris that finds it way in through the buttons...this happens to all remote controls over time.
If you can dismantle it...sometimes a couple of tiny screws need to be removed and the two halves levered apart...just get a flat-bladed screwdriver and start by levering them apart along one side starting at the bottom end...just separate the rubber membrane from the circuit board...you'll see it has a wet sticky goo and give it a good clean with a cloth and some Isopropyl Alcohol...even a wash in warm soapy water and a good dry with a hairdryer should cure it.
You can certainly bin the Sony and buy a new Freeview box but it probably won't be as good as the Sony (unless you get a Humax or similar)...if you follow my instructions it won't cost you a penny...other than the Isopropyl Alcohol which you can probably get from Maplin.

Rossby · 26-05-2008, 18:03

Well to be trueful I have been eyeing up one of the TVOnics Recorders.

Rossby · 08-07-2008, 10:26

*Remote Update*

Me mam's just taken the remote apart and tried cleaning it. Didn't seem to make much differnce.

Anywhere I can get replacement remote cheeply (Not ebay)

John Currie · 08-07-2008, 10:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rossby

Anywhere I can get replacement remote cheeply (Not ebay)

Google is your friend

"Sony VTX D800U Remote control" and tick the box for "[SIZE=2]pages from the UK"[/SIZE]

Rossby · 08-07-2008, 11:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Currie

Google is your friend

"Sony VTX D800U Remote control" and tick the box for "[SIZE=2]pages from the UK"[/SIZE]

I have been searching, but I haven't had much luck.

John Currie · 08-07-2008, 12:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rossby

I have been searching, but I haven't had much luck.

A "pattern" remote is available here for £15
These "classic" remotes are well built.

Rossby · 08-07-2008, 16:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Currie

A "pattern" remote is available here for £15
These "classic" remotes are well built.

Is this the same one that's supplied with the Sony VTX-D800U Freeview box?

John Currie · 08-07-2008, 18:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rossby

Is this the same one that's supplied with the Sony VTX-D800U Freeview box?

It's a "Pattern" remote...meaning it isn't the original Sony-supplied one but is made as a cheaper replacement and has all the same buttons as the original...they are well made and you won't go wrong.

Rossby · 08-07-2008, 20:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Currie

It's a "Pattern" remote...meaning it isn't the original Sony-supplied one but is made as a cheaper replacement and has all the same buttons as the original...they are well made and you won't go wrong.

And will work with Smart-link feature (I.E. Work the Volume control on my Toshiba TV)

John Currie · 08-07-2008, 20:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rossby

And will work with Smart-link feature (I.E. Work the Volume control on my Toshiba TV)

"Pattern" remotes have every button the original has...just a different colour/shape and placement...but the operation is identical.

Rossby · 08-07-2008, 21:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Currie

"Pattern" remotes have every button the original has...just a different colour/shape and placement...but the operation is identical.

Is that a yes or a no?

John Currie · 08-07-2008, 21:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rossby

Is that a yes or a no?

That's a yes.

Rossby · 11-07-2008, 16:53

Remote Gate has come to an end.

After asking in a local tv, they managed to find me one.

25-05-2008, 22:08	#1
Rossby Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 3rd Rock from the sun. Posts: 432	Question about the Sony VTX D800U Remote. Recently my remote on Sony VTX D800U has started being very unresponsive, and sometimes only works if I press it really hard. Now the thing I want ask is should I just replace the remote with this remote, or just buy a new freeview box.

26-05-2008, 17:31	#2
Rossby Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 3rd Rock from the sun. Posts: 432	Also to add I have 15" Toshiba TV, Would it work with that?

26-05-2008, 17:43	#3
John Currie Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Lanarkshire. Scotland Posts: 2,005	Quote: Originally Posted by Rossby Recently my remote on Sony VTX D800U has started being very unresponsive, and sometimes only works if I press it really hard. Now the thing I want ask is should I just replace the remote with this remote, or just buy a new freeview box. The remote you linked to is just a Sony-branded universal remote...it doesn't state if it controls DVB (Freeview) STBs so you would need to check that. If your original remote only works if you press really hard that simply means the control membrane/circuit board under the buttons is needing cleaned due to sweat from your fingers and other debris that finds it way in through the buttons...this happens to all remote controls over time. If you can dismantle it...sometimes a couple of tiny screws need to be removed and the two halves levered apart...just get a flat-bladed screwdriver and start by levering them apart along one side starting at the bottom end...just separate the rubber membrane from the circuit board...you'll see it has a wet sticky goo and give it a good clean with a cloth and some Isopropyl Alcohol...even a wash in warm soapy water and a good dry with a hairdryer should cure it. You can certainly bin the Sony and buy a new Freeview box but it probably won't be as good as the Sony (unless you get a Humax or similar)...if you follow my instructions it won't cost you a penny...other than the Isopropyl Alcohol which you can probably get from Maplin.

26-05-2008, 18:03	#4
Rossby Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 3rd Rock from the sun. Posts: 432	Well to be trueful I have been eyeing up one of the TVOnics Recorders.

08-07-2008, 10:26	#5
Rossby Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 3rd Rock from the sun. Posts: 432	*Remote Update* Me mam's just taken the remote apart and tried cleaning it. Didn't seem to make much differnce. Anywhere I can get replacement remote cheeply (Not ebay)

08-07-2008, 10:52	#6
John Currie Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Lanarkshire. Scotland Posts: 2,005	Quote: Originally Posted by Rossby Anywhere I can get replacement remote cheeply (Not ebay) Google is your friend "Sony VTX D800U Remote control" and tick the box for "[SIZE=2]pages from the UK"[/SIZE]

08-07-2008, 11:44	#7
Rossby Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 3rd Rock from the sun. Posts: 432	Quote: Originally Posted by John Currie Google is your friend "Sony VTX D800U Remote control" and tick the box for "[SIZE=2]pages from the UK"[/SIZE] I have been searching, but I haven't had much luck.

08-07-2008, 12:01	#8
John Currie Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Lanarkshire. Scotland Posts: 2,005	Quote: Originally Posted by Rossby I have been searching, but I haven't had much luck. A "pattern" remote is available here for £15 These "classic" remotes are well built.

08-07-2008, 16:41	#9
Rossby Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 3rd Rock from the sun. Posts: 432	Quote: Originally Posted by John Currie A "pattern" remote is available here for £15 These "classic" remotes are well built. Is this the same one that's supplied with the Sony VTX-D800U Freeview box?

08-07-2008, 18:15	#10
John Currie Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Lanarkshire. Scotland Posts: 2,005	Quote: Originally Posted by Rossby Is this the same one that's supplied with the Sony VTX-D800U Freeview box? It's a "Pattern" remote...meaning it isn't the original Sony-supplied one but is made as a cheaper replacement and has all the same buttons as the original...they are well made and you won't go wrong.

08-07-2008, 20:35	#11
Rossby Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 3rd Rock from the sun. Posts: 432	Quote: Originally Posted by John Currie It's a "Pattern" remote...meaning it isn't the original Sony-supplied one but is made as a cheaper replacement and has all the same buttons as the original...they are well made and you won't go wrong. And will work with Smart-link feature (I.E. Work the Volume control on my Toshiba TV)

08-07-2008, 20:47	#12
John Currie Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Lanarkshire. Scotland Posts: 2,005	Quote: Originally Posted by Rossby And will work with Smart-link feature (I.E. Work the Volume control on my Toshiba TV) "Pattern" remotes have every button the original has...just a different colour/shape and placement...but the operation is identical.

08-07-2008, 21:13	#13
Rossby Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 3rd Rock from the sun. Posts: 432	Quote: Originally Posted by John Currie "Pattern" remotes have every button the original has...just a different colour/shape and placement...but the operation is identical. Is that a yes or a no?

08-07-2008, 21:39	#14
John Currie Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Lanarkshire. Scotland Posts: 2,005	Quote: Originally Posted by Rossby Is that a yes or a no? That's a yes.

11-07-2008, 16:53	#15
Rossby Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 3rd Rock from the sun. Posts: 432	Remote Gate has come to an end. After asking in a local tv, they managed to find me one.

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