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KJH278 · 01-24-2011, 12:47 AM

I finnaly got my TV a Samsung flat screen TV , Everytime I try to tape a program to my VCR I get a black screen, can anyone help me, Sorry to be a pain in ass with asking this question again

Zoneboy · 01-24-2011, 01:59 AM

What kind of recording connection are you using and exactly how is it set up?

KJH278 · 01-24-2011, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

What kind of recording connection are you using and exactly how is it set up?

what to mean ,sorry I;m not a expert at these kind of things

Zoneboy · 01-24-2011, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by KJH278

what to mean ,sorry I;m not a expert at these kind of things

Are you using the red white and yellow audio/video cables or a coaxial cable?

MrCleveland · 01-24-2011, 08:21 AM

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Are you using the red white and yellow audio/video cables or a coaxial cable?

The DVR should have the cables in the OUT and the VCR is the IN (basically the Through).

Then the VCR cables that are OUT should go to the IN on your TV.

KJH278 · 01-29-2011, 04:34 PM

I"m using the red,white and yellow wires

The guy that hooked up the tv has wires going from the the back of the tv to the back of my vcr, did he hook it up wrong

KJH278 · 01-30-2011, 11:35 AM

bump

Zoneboy · 01-30-2011, 01:22 PM

Do you have cable or directv?

KJH278 · 01-30-2011, 01:38 PM

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Do you have cable or directv?

I have verizon fios tv

Zoneboy · 01-30-2011, 03:08 PM

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I have verizon fios tv

Ok, I'm not all familiar with Verizon fios tv. Does the service run through a receiver or is connected directly into the tv?

ComedyGuy · 01-30-2011, 03:28 PM

Depending on your DVR some have outputs for audio and video which can go directly to your audio in and video in on your VCR.

Some VCRs have no input or output for the yellow so you might have to use the red and white cables.

Also check your TV's line in by using your remote control as you might need to hit the button for L2 also called line in 2 also try that on your VCR as well.

KJH278 · 01-30-2011, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ComedyGuy

Depending on your DVR some have outputs for audio and video which can go directly to your audio in and video in on your VCR.

Some VCRs have no input or output for the yellow so you might have to use the red and white cables.

Also check your TV's line in by using your remote control as you might need to hit the button for L2 also called line in 2 also try that on your VCR as well.

Here is how the guy from pc richard has it hooked up 3 plugs going into the the tv and the other 3 going in my vcr(red,yellow and white cables)

ComedyGuy · 01-30-2011, 03:52 PM

Try your TV remote and hit the line in/out button while the TV and VCR are on you will have it right when you can see what you are watching.

That is how mine works.

KJH278 · 01-30-2011, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ComedyGuy

Try your TV remote and hit the line in/out button while the TV and VCR are on you will have it right when you can see what you are watching.

That is how mine works.

I dont have a line in/out button on my tv remote

KJH278 · 01-30-2011, 11:52 PM

bump

01-24-2011, 12:47 AM	#1
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01-24-2011, 01:59 AM	#2
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01-29-2011, 04:34 PM	#6
KJH278 Member Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2002 Location: IN A APARTMENT Posts: 1,158	I"m using the red,white and yellow wires The guy that hooked up the tv has wires going from the the back of the tv to the back of my vcr, did he hook it up wrong
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01-30-2011, 03:28 PM	#11
ComedyGuy King Of TV Trivia Senior Member Join Date: Sep 17, 2007 Location: Eastlake Ohio Posts: 1,255	Depending on your DVR some have outputs for audio and video which can go directly to your audio in and video in on your VCR. Some VCRs have no input or output for the yellow so you might have to use the red and white cables. Also check your TV's line in by using your remote control as you might need to hit the button for L2 also called line in 2 also try that on your VCR as well.
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01-30-2011, 11:35 AM	#7
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Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,472	Do you have cable or directv?

01-30-2011, 03:52 PM	#13
ComedyGuy King Of TV Trivia Senior Member Join Date: Sep 17, 2007 Location: Eastlake Ohio Posts: 1,255	Try your TV remote and hit the line in/out button while the TV and VCR are on you will have it right when you can see what you are watching. That is how mine works.

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