How do you hookup these three items so I can record and view my VCR? The HDTV has two HDMI inputs, the converter has one HDMI input and the DVD/VCR has none. What type of cables do I need(component, S-video or red-white-yellow cables)for best reception and how are they to be attached? I already have an HDMI cable and am prepared to attach it to my TV and Converter. Will a splitter or A-B switch be necessary???? A diagram would be helpful or a link to a diagram would be appreciated. I have never had a problem with setting up my TV before until the converter was introduced. I have tried seemingly everyway but am now frustrated. Thanks in advance for any advice!
I need a little more info: 1) What is your source signal that you want to watch and record? ex: Cable?, Satellite? Also, what are all the types of VIDEO OUTPUTS on the source? 2) You say the HDTV has HDMI inputs; But does it have any video outputs? (most do, it would be labeled as "Monitor", or something to that effect) 3) You list your converter has having HDMI input, but again, what is the OUTPUT? (component? S-video? RCA?), and give me the specs on this converter. HDCP may be an issue here is why I ask.
Thanks for your response! I will try to give the info that you requested. My source signal is cable. The DVD has outputs of component and s-video. The VCR/DVD also has an output of composite and input of composite. The HDTV has audio L and R outputs. All other are labeled inputs component, composite, s-Video, HDMI. The converter has component, composite, s-video jacks, HDMI Converter is Motorola DCH3200. Unswitched, 105-125V, 60Hz,4A max, 500 W max. I did not receive a owner's manual.
while I am looking up that converter box, one quick question: You are not using a cable box? and if you are not, where are you hooking up the Coax cable? to the tuner of the VCR? **edit** ahhhh....scratch that question. We were on two different pages on this converter box.
easy to do. -If you are not recording DVD's: 1. hook up your (out) hdmi cable from the converter box to the (in)TV. 2. connect s video and red/white audio (out) from the converter box to the (in) on the VCR (this is for recording) 3. connect s video and red/white audio (out) from the VCR to the (in) on the TV (this is for playback) 4. Connect s video and red/white audio (out) from the dvd player to the (in) on the TV Use your input select on your TV to view different video sources. also, you can use the yellow (Composite) in place of the s-video cable. If you want to record the DVD's too, post back and I will tell you how to hook that up. **EDIT** If your DVD player has component (RED/GREEN/BLUE) for the video, which means it upscales to 1080 i/p, change step 4. and use those component cables instead of s-video or composite (the yellow one) for your video only, you still need to connect your white/red audio cables though.
First three steps completed: No s-video and red/white audio(out) present because I already used them so I used composite cable from VCR to the (in) on TV. On step 4: No s-video and red/white audio (out) available so I will have to buy a component cable to run from dvd to the (in) components on TV. I do not have a DVD/recorder only VCR/DVD with VCR recorder so no need to hook that up. After purchasing the component cable I will let you know how things perform. Again I appreciate your patience in helping me solve this problem. You have given an excellent explanation!
