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swedeace

09-09-2005, 09:29 PM

I feel quite incapable posting this because I can usually connect my own technical problems around a little playing around. However, I cannot find an answer to this one, so I am posting this....

I have a Sonic Blue/Go.Video VHS/DVD combo VCR, and I have always been able to connect it to my mom's and sister's older model TVs (a Magnavox and Zenith). They connect fine and play fine.

But....

I bought a 20" flatscreen Emerson TV a few days ago, and I am having trouble connecting my DVD/VHS VCR combo to the TV. There is no coaxial connection from my TV. The only two options I have are for S-video and Audio. I have a splitter for the audio AND have an S-video cord. Okay, I connect the other ends to the VCR. STILL.... I am NOT able to see anything when I hit "Power" on my VCR. Usually, you'd have to change to channel 3 or something. Argh... This is frustrating!! I want to watch some of my videos and be able to record stuff, too!!!! http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/images/smilies/angryfire.gif

Well.... I have already looked through the user manual on my TV, and I don't see anything. Anyone might have an idea what the best way to have this Emerson TV "recognize" the VCR is connected???? Anyone?? :confused:

What do I have to do to make them recognize/read each other?

swedeace

09-10-2005, 12:43 AM

Okay, here's the image of the DVD/VHS VCR combo:

http://i21.ebayimg.com/01/i/04/e3/94/b5_1_b.JPG

And here's the TV, if these images help:

http://i.walmart.com/i/p/00/05/38/18/25/0005381825013_500X500.jpg

Anyone???

robyrob

09-10-2005, 07:34 AM

somewhere on that remote there should be a "source" or "video" button that will let you select which input the monitor will display.

press it.

maybe even a coupla times.

swedeace

09-17-2005, 12:30 AM

somewhere on that remote there should be a "source" or "video" button that will let you select which input the monitor will display.

press it.

maybe even a coupla times.
Thanks! I have an "Input Select" button on my TV remote. When I press it once, I get the blue screen with my VCR's logo on the TV screen on the "Video 1" input. Then I press the button again and get the "Video 2" input. When I press "play" on my VHS portion of the VCR, I see the counter numbers moving but still DO NOT get a picture signal.

I downloaded the VCR's manual in PDF, and here's a print screen of that portion. I do not have a "Video Input" at the back of my Emerson TV like it shows in the sample image below. Argh... this is annoying me. :mad:

Anyone have a similar problem??? Please.. I NEED input on this! :wave:

Dumballa

09-17-2005, 12:37 AM

Try it with just the yellow, red , white(RCA's).

swedeace

09-19-2005, 10:56 AM

Try it with just the yellow, red , white(RCA's).
I can't because the only video connection I have is the S-video. Only the red/white (Audio) ports are available other than the S-video for video. This driving me nuts!!! :mad: I REALLY want to be able to record/watch stuff!!!

Dumballa

09-19-2005, 01:01 PM

I can't because the only video connection I have is the S-video. Only the red/white (Audio) ports are available other than the S-video for video. This driving me nuts!!! :mad: I REALLY want to be able to record/watch stuff!!!

Now I'm confused. On the above diagram there shows an RCA(yellow) IN on the back of the TV, correct?
You probably already have, but have you tried using the front A/V jacks. After you insert the RCA's(y,r,w) into the front of the TV, turn the TV too Video 2.

swedeace

09-22-2005, 09:42 AM

Guess what, everyone!

I GOT it working!!!!!!!! Oh my gosh!!!! Hahaha... Let me explain how....

What i had to do: I had to plug my A/V cords at the front of the TV. Back of the VCR: I plugged in the L/R audio cords into my "DVD/VHS in" plug!! Wow! I still have my S-video connection connected to the TV and to the VCR!

Soooo happy!!! Thanks again for all of your helpful suggestions!!! http://3.forumer.com/html/emoticons/wink.gif

Dumballa

09-22-2005, 09:56 AM