Review on RMT-D255A RMTD255A Replace Remote Control for Sony Video Cassette Recorder DVD VCR Combo Player RDR-VX535 RDR-VX560 RDRVX535 RDRVX560 by Charity Johnson

The remote control is not programmable on DVD1 or DVD2 for RDR-VX560. By default it is programmed for DVD3. They are configured by default for the Sony RDR-VX560. So if your recorder is set to DVD1 or DVD2, this will not work with your recorder. You will need to find another remote control that can be programmed into DVD1 or DVD2 to even access the recorder's functions. However, if you have never changed the programmed channel on the recorder because you have not had any remote control signal conflicts with other Sony equipment, this remote will work out of the box. If the recorder selection is set to VHS, this remote control will not switch to DVD. You have to change it manually on the recorder. It also gives you access to the menu and allows you to make the changes you need to finalize and record. That's what I need it for, that's why I'm giving it 4 stars, even though it's not programmable. If you get stuck in the water and can't get your original remote to work and you've never changed your recorder channel to DVD3, this will be your lifesaver. To find out which DVD1, DVD2 or DVD3 you have, point the remote control at the recorder and press the button. If the control panel shows DVD1 or DVD2, your recorder channel is programmed to one of them. However, if you point the remote control at the recorder and the recorder works, your recorder is programmed to DVD3. This remote control will not help you switch the recorder to DVD3 as it cannot even be programmed to play the DVD1 or DVD2 channels. So it doesn't work on those channels. I learned this the hard way and had to spend $79 on the original remote just to change the channel back to DVD3. Once I did that, this remote works. I'll keep the manufacturer's remote and never use it again, just to be on the safe side.