Can not record or playback on sony rdr hxd 890 Help please from a repairer. rdr hxd 890

if it is only some programs, verify that your recording times are not overlapping and you are setting the timer for the correct times

Hi
You need a DVD convertor program that converts to Divx. There is a range of freeware available on the net.
Check out "freeware.com" or in the search box "freeware search"

Regards
Phillip

Does it have any kind of screen saver, or energy saving auto off?

sounds like your laser is getting weak. repair is usually not economical. laser is about 90% the cost of the unit. hope this helps if it still plays but not record. keep it as strictly playback unit.

i had a similar problem with the 870 model. i reloaded all the channels using the "initial setup" menu and everything was back to normal. charles

GO BACK TO THE PERSON WHO HAS REPAIRED ASK FOR FREE REPAIR AGAIN. IF HE NOT RESPONDING, TELL ME LATER I'LL HELP.
THAT TIME PLEASE MENTION FULL MODEL NO. FOR YOUR SET AND WHICH COUNTRY YOU LIVE?

Hi here is a link to Sony manuals downloads

http://support.sony-europe.com/manuals/index.aspx?site=odw_en_GB#m=RDR-HX870

It seems to be only available in Slovenian (probably only produced for that region?)

On right side of page select from drop down box 'home video', second drop down select 'dvd recorder' then in third drop down you should see your model number RDR-HX870 (without D). Download is 3.16mb.
Hope that helps and you can read Slovenian?

OK, here are info...
first unplug TV and dvd recorder from AC outlet and put hdmi cable as follows...
at rear side of TV, you have 2 hdmi inputs, hook hdmi cable in any one of them and other end of hdmi cable will be hooked in hdmi out of dvd recorder rear side.
Now, plug both units in AC outlet and power up, go to TV menu > hdmi setup > and perform device list update.
TV will recognize dvd recorder and you will see dvd recorder logo screen.

Let me know if you need further info / help.

Though Connection details are available in DVD recorder User Manual, yet here is procedure. Find Video Audio Out terminal on Cassette Recorder SLV-SE610G and hook Yellow-Red-White cable in matching color pins and other end of cable will hook in Video Audio Input terminals at DVD Recorder RDR-GX3 and please note, same color pins will be hooked. Insert desired VHS cassette in VCR and push Playback. select input source at DVD Recorder and confirm playback picture and sound of vcr at TV. Now system is ready to record VHS movie on DVD.
If you need further info, please post back here.

my advise is that you need to take that set to qualified techn for repairs.