Sony RDRDC505B Hard Disk/DVD Recorder In Black

My RDR-DC505B recorder is connected to a Bravia KDL-32 EX403 television and having both from the same manufacturer gives very clear and good viewing, howerver when everything runs smoothly see below

With two pieces of equipment from same manufacturer and being able to use one controller should make life easy. Unfortunately not the case. If the switch on procedure is not carried out in the correct sequence power to the recorder can take ages to...