my video cassette recorder

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since the digital changeover i now want to play my old video tapes what is the connection i use do i need to connect a cable to my tv :( :( :(
 
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you can play through the ariel cable or scart lead
if the ariel then you need to have the video playing a tape or something [like tape counter on the screen]to let you know which channel you video is transmitting on when retuning the tv
scart will be marked up as av1 or2 or aux1or2 some similar description
 
DSO only affects recording. Playback works just the same as it did before.

Big-Als suggestion of an aerial cable or SCART lead is the way to go.
 
DSO only affects recording. Playback works just the same as it did before.

Big-Al s suggestion of an aerial cable or SCART lead is the way to

go.
thanks to you both have connected scart leads but no colour and poor sound what have i done wrong,sorry to sound so stupid but i am thaks again
 
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I also have an old Video recorder connected through a scart lead.
Some scarts do not have all the pins connected, try & get one with all the pins in.
Mine plays very well but DVDs are a lot better.
JonB
 
Jon's right, but any SCART lead should work well enough for connecting a VHS video.

Also, have a look in your TV's instructions, as you can usually select how its SCART socket(s) are configured. Specifically, you can often select CVBS, RGB or S-Video. If this setting's wrong, you can get exactly the symptoms you describe.

Try CVBS (also known as composite) first of all.
 
Jon's right, but any SCART lead should work well enough for connecting a VHS video.
thanks chris it was the settings all working fine now spent all afternoon watching old videos as it teeming rain in scotland,watched the story of dr wasell starring gary cooper it was magic thanks again to you all
Also, have a look in your TV's instructions, as you can usually select how its SCART socket(s) are configured. Specifically, you can often select CVBS, RGB or S-Video. If this setting's wrong, you can get exactly the symptoms you describe.

Try CVBS (also known as composite) first of all.
 

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