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"DVD Remote Problems...."

I bought Sr's GT3 Firepack, with the free DVD remote etc. Only the DVD remote doesn't seem to work.

I've plugged it in etc (and there are batteries in it). The red light flashes when I press a button, but nothing happens.

If I try to use the remote, to no avail, it then doesn't recognise commands from the joypad. So I have to reset my PS2, and use the joypad to watch my DVD's.

Any advice?

I've just replied to him with identical info.

It does work - unfortunately I upgraded Reg X without trying to use it inbetween so I didn't ever see a problem. All I know is that I must have done it correctly as mine works fine.

WÚÛkiee M¯nßÜÄR wrote:
> Your Honour wrote:
> Any advice?

Buy the official Sony remote... it's
> lovely!

DVD Region X is nice, too!

Be warned, though - the new DVD drivers
> (2.10), supplied with the Sony remote, prevent DVD Region X from working. I've
> mailed the company to see if they'll be doing an upgrade and will let people
> know if and when I hear anything...

:-)


This site may help.

http://www.dvdregionx.com/english/x_key_codes.htm

It has new codes to update your DVD Region X to work with the correct drivers.
I haven't got either Region X or the remote so I can't confirm that it works.
Hope this helps.
Tom

Your Honour wrote:
> So basically, no one knows.

Fantastic.

If the receiver is flashing when you press the remote then it IS getting a signal.

Problem is that the remote doesn't work with every function on the PS2.

Even the official remote doesn't control everything at all times as Port 1 is the prime port (not 2).

If you've got it plugged in to port 2 you may well find that quite often it doesn't work - hence, plug it in to port 1 and see if that helps.

If not - SEND IT BACK!!!

It's not a great remote but it should at least work!

:D

mine doesn't work aswell but I saving my money for GTA 3 and Smugglers Run 2 and after that dvd region x and Official remote

Your Honour wrote:
> So basically, no one knows.

Sounds like it's knackered, mate. (The controller, not the PS2...)

I think someone else said they had trouble with the remote that SR supplied with the PS2... can't remember who it was, though.

So basically, no one knows.

Fantastic.

Ive not got one yet but in 20 days when i get my PS2 2 Dual shock 2 controllers and a memory card and a dvd remote ill tell you

I finally got hold of the official remote - Very impressive it is too!! To be honest its the only one I would trust!!

I got a Gamester remote.It came with my PS2 and I dont watch many DVD's so I am not bothered if its good or not

The official remote is leagues ahead of the joytech one. Sure, it doesn't have the passthrough port but apart from that there's no comparison to make.

My passthrough port stopped working after a couple of weeks too and had to go back to joytech. I bought the official one in the meantime and I'm glad I did.