I'm trying to record home vhs tapes to this Sony DVD Recorder (RDR-GX315) and not sure how the hookups should be to do this? My VHS player has only 2 video in and out plug ins.. Please help! Thanks, Heidi

does not record tape to dvd

Most Combo Recorders (VHS and DVD) will prevent you from
recording a Copyrighted VHS tape program onto DVD.
Try recording a TV program onto your VHS tape, then
transfer it to your DVD and see if your new DVD recording
will work or not.

First, make sure you got a good quality tape. Bargain tapes can destroy a recorder before its time. Run a Cleaning Tape to get rid of dust on rollers.

here is a how to I mad just for this issue: http://angrytechblog.com/2011/02/how-to-one-touch-dub-vhs-to-dvd-on-the-sony-rdr-vx525/

did you finalize the disc? if you didn't it will not play on other dvd players

Yeah, its a pain in the ****. The instructions to fix are here: http://angrytechblog.com/2011/02/how-to-one-touch-dub-vhs-to-dvd-on-the-sony-rdr-vx525/

Select AV-1 or some thing in TV and plug DVD recorder Video-Audio output in AV-1 input of TV, playback any DVD and confirm its picture and sound in TV. Press Stop button of DVD recorder to stop playback.
Now plug Video-Audio output of VCR in DVD recorder input and select AV Input in DVD recorder, insert VHS tape in VCR and playback it and confirm you get VHS picture and sound in TV via DVD recorder.
Hookup between TV, DVD recorder and VCR is completed.
Playback VHS tape in VCR, Insert blank DVD disc in DVD recorder and press Record while you see VHS tape picture in TV.
Hope this info will help you.

mechanical problem usually in rubber belt types it has to replace new belts for it was already worn...

what I would do is play the vhs tape for a bit then rewind and press the dub botton only and see what happens. if nada then insert a new blank dvd and make sure its formated.

Turn off recorder. Hold the on/off button on the dvd player for a few seconds. until "CHILD LOCK" disappears. The child lock is now disengaged...Check page 37 in the manual (I found it online -- same thing happened to my player -- I just freed it)
www.manualshark.org/manualshark/files/4/pdf_6908.pdf