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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!!!!

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??

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:

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by robyrob

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.

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

Dumballa · 09-17-2005, 12:37 AM

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

swedeace · 09-19-2005, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dumballa

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!!!

I REALLY want to be able to record/watch stuff!!!

Dumballa · 09-19-2005, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swedeace

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!!!

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!!!

Dumballa · 09-22-2005, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swedeace

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!!!

happy dance

09-09-2005, 09:29 PM	#1
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	Connecting TV to DVD/VHS Combo VCR....... 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!!!! 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?? What do I have to do to make them recognize/read each other?

09-10-2005, 07:34 AM	#3
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,200	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.
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09-10-2005, 12:43 AM	#2
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	Okay, here's the image of the DVD/VHS VCR combo: And here's the TV, if these images help: Anyone???

09-17-2005, 12:37 AM	#5
Dumballa Sight beyond sight. Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 05, 2005 Location: Lighthouse Point Posts: 6,384	Try it with just the yellow, red , white(RCA's).

09-22-2005, 09:42 AM	#8
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	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!!!