Dvd Player Question

[Chester Drawers]

Can anybody assist with the following query re DVD player set up?

We currently are living in the dark ages in deep dark East Grinstead and only have a TV and Video but Ive finally managed to persuade Mrs Drawers that we need a DVD player. The problem is that the TV doesnt have a scart connection and is linked to the video via the old fashioned co-axial cable scheme. Without buying a new TV Video and DVD player (something Im keen to do but.........) how do I connect a DVD player up to this current set up?

yours luddlitely

Chester

 

[clapham_gull]

Has the DVD player got a co-axial output ?

Has the Video got a Scart Connection ?

 

[clapham_gull]

If the DVD has got a co-axial (RF) output - you should be able to buy a cheap RF splitter from anywhere.

Connect the cable that goes to the television (from the video) into one of the splitters inputs, and connect a co-axial cable from the DVD (if its got a co-axial out) into the other splitters input.

Now plug the spiller output into the back of the TV.

Tune a spare channel on your TV into the DVD (you won't need to play a film as most DVD players have there own in-built welcome screen)

In the event that the video output is the frequency as the DVD output, you may need to change the frequency of either the Video or the DVD. Or much easier, just turn the DVD player off when you're not using it.

Depending on the DVD player you may need to configure it to output from its RF (although it will probably just work)

You won't really get the benefit of DVD unless you get a nice new telly with a Scart Connection.

 

[Chester Drawers]

I thank you...
I havent actually purchased the DVD player as yet but would need to look for one with co-axial connection.

thanks for your help much appreciated

 

[clapham_gull]

RF Splitter about a couple of quid - Woolworths do em

 

[clapham_gull]

Just been talking to someone...

I think you'll have problem finding a DVD player with an RF output



You'll probably need to get an Scart To RF Convertor

 

[disgruntled h blocker]

Or, do this:

Connect the SCART from the DVD player into the one on the VCR.

To view a DVD:

1. Tune TV to view the video
2. Set the Video to accept the scart input 'AV1, AV2 etc'

 

[Wardy]

Just go the whole way and by a complete cinema system

 

[clapham_gull]

Or, do this:

Connect the SCART from the DVD player into the one on the VCR.

To view a DVD:

1. Tune TV to view the video
2. Set the Video to accept the scart input 'AV1, AV2 etc'

Beat me to it ( if the Video has scart input )

 

[Barnet Seagull]

Does the TV have RCA composite ins? (Yellow/Red/White)

 

[Chester Drawers]

oh ppo the video doesnt have a scart plug either.....
throw a six and start again I think....

 

[Chester Drawers]

Does the TV have RCA composite ins? (Yellow/Red/White)

pass on that one Id need to check...

have a good weekend all!

 

[Chester Drawers]

oh ppo the video doesnt have a scart plug either.....
throw a six and start again I think....

I meant poo of course not ppo!

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

this whole thread has confused me immensly, i have a dvd player, and i just frigging plugged it in- why does it seem so complicated now?

 

[Barnet Seagull]

It's not that confusing.

Originally connections were via RF in/out

then they were composites (1 x Video 1x Audio)
then it was stereo composite (1 x video 2 x Audio <L&R>)
then it was scart
then it was svideo

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

ok i get it now-
i think

 

[ro's pants]

you need a modulator, they cost £24.99 from maplin electronics

 

[disgruntled h blocker]

If you TV is too old to have either Scart of RCA connectors, you won't be getting the best out of the DVD - better sound and video. Would strongly recommend you buying a new TV...