topic Re: rdr hxd-870 not working in Home Cinema, Projectors & Players

rdr hxd-870 not working

jotwedd — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 21:14:48 GMT

Turned recorder on, Message saying New Channel Found, screen went blank. Selected several TV channels, picture appears for a few seconds, freezes, then screen blanks. Tried EPG; it shows empty, then programmes populate for a few seconds, freezes, then screen blanks. System Menu is working OK apart from Signal Check - runs for a few seconds, freezes, then screen blanks. Recorded titles play OK.

I've tried usual things - Replace channels; switched off overnight; unplugged aerial lead; checked firmware (1.70), no effect.

It's an elderly machine but very useful. I suspect it may be the internal tuner or receiver? Any help appreciated.

Re: rdr hxd-870 not working

Mooly01 — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 09:55:16 GMT

I'm guessing you have read the main thread/s on this known Freeview issue by now but more info and temporary workaround here:

https://www.avforums.com/threads/sony-870-and-all-sony-hxd-and-some-pioneers-dvd-recorders-no-freeview.1795677/post-31610252

Freeview UK are aware of the issue.

Re: rdr hxd-870 not working

jotwedd — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 21:11:27 GMT

Many thanks again Mooly! Recorder now restored to full working order after following this procedure.

I had thought that there may have been a fatal hardware issue, but thankfully not the case. Presumably the problem was caused by the last channel update. Best regards John

Re: rdr hxd-870 not working

Mooly01 — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:47:10 GMT

I've been informed by Sony the issue is resolved. You will need to do another factory reset and set the machine up as normal.

At the moment mine is now working normally as are those of many others.

Re: rdr hxd-870 not working

jotwedd — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 16:20:37 GMT

Many thanks, will do.