Sony SLV-D300P Progressive-Scan DVD-VCR Combo
My remote died without apparent cause
First be aware that only the manufacturer's remote will operate this unit and there are few on-unit controls so without the remote you have a fairly useless piece of equipment.  For me, out of the blue the remote just dies.  I've done all Sony suggested, still nothing.  Called the Sony warrenty people and they want me to send the remote off, and it will be weeks before I get it back.  So, I figure I'll purchase a new remote, send the one that doesn't work off and then I'll have two.  I'll need two I figure becuase they don't work.  So, I call to purchase a remote and they tell me the cost is greater than 30% of what I paid for the unit and get this - they are backordered without a known shipping date and I'm told 60 to 90 days - at least!  So, I sit with a useless unit.  I purchase at Target, don't have the packaging and have had the unit 112 days so they won't take it back.  I'm screwed!