Losing Channels on RDR HXD-770

[PBaines]

Hi

After a thorough search of the net I can't find a solution with my problem - hope someone here can assist.

I have a RDR HXD-770 Freeview/DVD player. After playing a DVD or recording from the hard drive, (i.e. after pressing 'Stop'), the front display shows D--- and no channels (including TV Guide) are available. The only things I can access is the DVD, the HDD and System menu.

I have tried switching off at wall for a period, checked all connections and also carried out a system reset (holding stop and power button), but no change.

Therefore everytime I watch something on DVD/HDD I have to re-tune channels afterwards to watch anything on TV.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Phil

[rooobb]

Hi Phil,

I'm happy that you solved the problem (and that you found time to post the result). Enjoy your recorder that I think is still one of the best machine for recording DVBT despite its age...

[bosgster]

I have a Sony RDR-HXD770 that has the problem of losing all channels when switched off. I have tried upgrading the firmaware to 1.70 (from 1.65) but all I ever get is te message "Cannot read this disk".

I have downloaded the upgrade file as per the support instructions and burnt to  several CD-R and CD-RW using several CD burning pieces of software such as Nero and ImgBurn using every conceivable option but still to no avail. Is there any way I can get a pukka copy of this upgrade CD or any other suggestions would be appreciated?

[rooobb]

@bosgster you may try contacting the support and asking to send you a CD with the new firmware. It could be also that your CD lens are dirty, so you may try to use some cleaning kit before trying again. When I applied it some 7 years ago now I used Nero to burn the CD