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ponytail · 08-27-2005, 09:56 PM

We just got digital cable and it came with a universal remote. Everything is fine except I can't get my dvd/vcr to come on. I tried the codes and checked that everything is connected but nothing. When I have the tv on and then turn the vcr on with it's own remote I just get static. Any suggestions?

robyrob · 08-31-2005, 10:34 AM

does your TV have multiple inputs? if it does, check to see which input the vcr is plugged into, then use your TV remote to change it to the right video source (usually it'll have like tv, video1, video2, etc)

if it goes through the cable box, there should be a video a/b switch on THAT remote.

if you are STILL having problems, call your cable company and tell them they installed it wrong

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 08-31-2005, 10:47 AM

I have a universal remote that I got a few years ago, but I threw out my code sheets so now it wont work anymore. Now I gotta buy another one.

08-27-2005, 09:56 PM	#1
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	Universal Remote Help! We just got digital cable and it came with a universal remote. Everything is fine except I can't get my dvd/vcr to come on. I tried the codes and checked that everything is connected but nothing. When I have the tv on and then turn the vcr on with it's own remote I just get static. Any suggestions?

08-31-2005, 10:34 AM	#2
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,200	does your TV have multiple inputs? if it does, check to see which input the vcr is plugged into, then use your TV remote to change it to the right video source (usually it'll have like tv, video1, video2, etc) if it goes through the cable box, there should be a video a/b switch on THAT remote. if you are STILL having problems, call your cable company and tell them they installed it wrong
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08-31-2005, 10:47 AM	#3
¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ MISS APRIL Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 19, 2001 Location: Parsonsfield ME Shaws - Screwing my way up the employment ladder! Posts: 68,780	I have a universal remote that I got a few years ago, but I threw out my code sheets so now it wont work anymore. Now I gotta buy another one.
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