Sony RDR-VX535

[john god]

Hello,
I'm new here, but I have a problem.

I just got a Sony dvd/vcr recorder combo.
It doesn't have a turner.
I have cable coming in, but don't have a cable box.
Is there anyway to connect this unit so I can record TV?

Thank-You,
John

[john god]

I'm back to ask another question.
If I do need a turner, or I mean cable box to record TV,
would a digital converter that we needed for programs
back in June work instead?

Thanks,
John

[hech54]

As long as the machine has a "Line In" of some sort...you can record almost anything you want on it. If you have an old VCR lying around...use that as a tuner BEFORE the "Line In".

I still can't believe the machine is not capable of recording broadcast television on it's own. I'd break out the owner's manual again if I were you.

[john god]

Thanks for your feedback.

This is what my recorder has;
Doesn't have a tuner.
Or cable, in or out connections.

DVD/VCR recorder combo.
Sony RDR-VX535

S Video---Coaxial Digital Audio Out---HDMI Out
Set Top Box Control, Which I don't know what it is.

Line 1---Line Out---Audio Out---Component Video Out
Video------L-----------L------------------Y
Audio------R-----------R-----------------Pb
--------------------------------------------Pr
Yellow
White
Red

FrontOf Unit
Line 2 in
Video-------L
Audio-------R

Thanks,
John

[edDV]

I'm back to ask another question.
If I do need a turner, or I mean cable box to record TV,
would a digital converter that we needed for programs
back in June work instead?

Thanks,
John

An ATSC digital converter would work for over the air DTV with antenna but not for cable. That recorder is intended for use with a cable box or satellite receiver. It should have come with an IR device to change tuner channels.