VCR model #DV2130, a Yamaha stereo receiver model#RX-690, and a Scientific Atlanta HD cable box model#Explorer 4250HDC. Currently, all of the components are connected, but I can't get a video signal through the monitor when trying to play a DVD or VHS. I can only use the receiver when I want to play the 4 aux. speakers connected to this unit, and audio DVDs. It there a diagram that I can find on-line, or can be sent to me via email that would show me the correct way to connect these 4 components? Very much appreciated in advance
Televison & Video - GoVideo - Go Video DVD/VCR Combo
Answers & Comments
The components should be connected as follows:
1. signal box to dvd/vcr.
2. dvd/vcr to tv
3. dvd/vcr too receiver
4. receiver to tv.
Joe
Hi and welcome to FixYa,
- 4250HDC's HDMI to Panasonic's HDMI 1 or 2;
- 4250HDC's VIDEO OUT to GoVideo's LINE IN 1 VIDEO;
- 4250HDC's AUDIO OUT to 2 pcs of RCA Splitters (shown below);
- 1 pair from the 2 splitters to GoVideo's LINE IN 1 R-AUDIO-L;
- the other pair to Yamaha's LD/TV L & R;
- GoVideo's LINE OUT VIDEO to Panasonic's VIDEO IN 1 VIDEO;
- GoVideo's LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L to 2 more RCA Splitters;
- 1 pair from the 2 splitters to Panasonic's VIDEO IN 1 L-AUDIO-R;
- the other pair to Yamaha's VCR 1 IN L & R;
- to watch cable TV in HD quality, set Panasonic to HDMI 1 or 2 by pressing Panasonic remote's INPUT button, then 3 (or 4), then OK;
- to hear cable TV programs on Yamaha's speakers, set Yamaha to LD/TV;
- to watch DVD or VHS, set Panasonic to Video 1 by pressing Panasonic remote's INPUT button, then 6, then OK;
- to hear DVD or VHS on Yamaha's speakers, set Yamaha to VCR 1;
- to record cable TV programs, press GoVideo remote's TV VIEW button a couple of times to cycle through the signal sources or until Line 1 is displayed.
Unfortunately, size limitation of what could be attached prevents posting a connection diagram. Still, proposed connection scheme:
The use of the splitter shown below would effectively double the AUDIO OUT of the cable box and the DVD/VCR combo to feed both the TV and the stereo. Additionally, this would allow use of the cable box and/or the DVD/VCR combo with or without the Yamaha.
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Good luck and thank you for asking FixYa.
Two suggestions:
- check / replace the yellow, red & white RCA cables from the GoVideo;
- do a reset on the GoVideo:
- eject any disc from the GoVideo;
- power it off and then back on;
- press and hold the FF and REW buttons on the front panel for seconds;
- power it off and then back on.