how can I connect a Magnavox DVD/VHS Combo Unit to an Emerson flat screen tv?
Hello and Good Afternoon Everyone,
I am needing help connecting a Magnavox DVD/VHS Combo Unit (Model #DV200MW8) to an Emerson flat screen tv (Model #LF320EM4). On the back of the Magnavox DVD/VHS Combo Unit at the DVD/VCP compartment, I have a pair of audio RCA jacks running from Audio Out for both L & R which are colored matched and there is one output port for Video Out which is color matched). However, I am not totally sure about eh other end of the jacks which connect to the back of the Emerson flat screen because it is much more complicated and not entirely color matching to the jacks. I do not have the coaxial cable connected to the television yet because we have not set up cable yet on the other side of the house. At this point, we are merely wanting to successfully interface and configure the Magnavox DVD/VHS Combo unit with the Emerson flat screen tv.
In closing, any step by step procedures preferably with graphical illustrations for proper interfacing will be greatly appreciated. I look forward to hearing from everybody.
Thank you
George
I am needing help connecting a Magnavox DVD/VHS Combo Unit (Model #DV200MW8) to an Emerson flat screen tv (Model #LF320EM4). On the back of the Magnavox DVD/VHS Combo Unit at the DVD/VCP compartment, I have a pair of audio RCA jacks running from Audio Out for both L & R which are colored matched and there is one output port for Video Out which is color matched). However, I am not totally sure about eh other end of the jacks which connect to the back of the Emerson flat screen because it is much more complicated and not entirely color matching to the jacks. I do not have the coaxial cable connected to the television yet because we have not set up cable yet on the other side of the house. At this point, we are merely wanting to successfully interface and configure the Magnavox DVD/VHS Combo unit with the Emerson flat screen tv.
In closing, any step by step procedures preferably with graphical illustrations for proper interfacing will be greatly appreciated. I look forward to hearing from everybody.
Thank you
George
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Hello
The back of the television does has audio and video inputs
George
The back of the television does has audio and video inputs
George
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There is not a converter box needed because my friend that he simply just hooked the combo unit to the Emerson flat screen television. I am just not sure how he did that.
George
There is not a converter box needed because my friend that he simply just hooked the combo unit to the Emerson flat screen television. I am just not sure how he did that.
George
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While the colors are matched on the DVD/VHS ports on the "outputs", the colors of the "inputs" of the television are not the same colors.
George
While the colors are matched on the DVD/VHS ports on the "outputs", the colors of the "inputs" of the television are not the same colors.
George
Back of TV:
outputs from DVD/VCR:
Multiple connections look possible:
1) red, white and yellow from dvd to left tv inputs red, white, and yellow,
2) red and white to red and white on left tv inputs + a red, green, blue (RGB) video cable, or
3) red and white to red and white on left tv inputs + s-video cable which has a round plug with 6 pins and a key way (this gives medium quality video).
1) is the worst method but cheapest, 2) is the best method but more costly, and 3) is the in between in quality but you will need the special 6-pin cable. Looking at the back of the TV I am not sure if there is and s-video input.
Multiple connections look possible: 1) red, white and yellow from dvd to left tv inputs red, white, and yellow,
2) red and white to red and white on left tv inputs + a red, green, blue (RGB) video cable, or
3) red and white to red and white on left tv inputs + s-video cable which has a round plug with 6 pins and a key way (this gives medium quality video).
1) is the worst method but cheapest, 2) is the best method but more costly, and 3) is the in between in quality but you will need the special 6-pin cable. Looking at the back of the TV I am not sure if there is and s-video input.
Looks complicated but just connect the audio + one of the three video methods which will work.
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possible "got ya" --
using the little s-video to composite adapters,
only gets you a black/white picture, when used on these shared composite/component Inputs on digital TV's.
You need to make or buy a 'cable' with a 470 capacitor on the Chrominance wire.
I've made several of these, and they work great.
using the little s-video to composite adapters,
only gets you a black/white picture, when used on these shared composite/component Inputs on digital TV's.You need to make or buy a 'cable' with a 470 capacitor on the Chrominance wire.
I've made several of these, and they work great.
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Hello and Good Evening Everybody,
I am very pleased to say this problem is now resolved. Using the feedback given by dhsindy and coral47 in conjunction with the steps outlined at http://community.insigniaproducts.com/t5/Televisions/Hooking-up-DVD-VCR-combo-to-19-quot-LCD-TV-and-cable-box/td-p/11121, I was able to get the DVD/VHS combo unit to work with the Emerson flat screen television set without the implementation of any extra device. The steps outlined at the bottom of the above mentioned link with the title of Re: Hooking up DVD/VCR combo to 19" LCD TV and cable box certainly did help to break this down into simpler terms which is certainly needed with someone like me with limited electronics expertise.
Once again, many thanks everybody for sharing your insights, graphical illustrations, and helpful link. Everything shared within this post certainly did make sense and aided in speeding up my understanding of what was going to be needed.
George
I am very pleased to say this problem is now resolved. Using the feedback given by dhsindy and coral47 in conjunction with the steps outlined at http://community.insigniaproducts.com/t5/Televisions/Hooking-up-DVD-VCR-combo-to-19-quot-LCD-TV-and-cable-box/td-p/11121, I was able to get the DVD/VHS combo unit to work with the Emerson flat screen television set without the implementation of any extra device. The steps outlined at the bottom of the above mentioned link with the title of Re: Hooking up DVD/VCR combo to 19" LCD TV and cable box certainly did help to break this down into simpler terms which is certainly needed with someone like me with limited electronics expertise.
Once again, many thanks everybody for sharing your insights, graphical illustrations, and helpful link. Everything shared within this post certainly did make sense and aided in speeding up my understanding of what was going to be needed.
George
Good to hear, and Thanks for the Points. : )
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Could you provide a video illustrating these hookups please?
Thanks
George