Hi @loloann ,
Comment back here.
Do you need to use a splitter because the DVD and VCR only have composite video (yellow/red/white) outputs and the TV has only one composite input,or do they have other output options available as well (HDMI or component video)?
Component video = red/blue/green and red + white
red, blue, green are the video and the red + white are the audio
Composite video = yellow and red + white
yellow is the video and the red+ white is the audio
If the dvd has HDMI you can connect that into a 2nd hdmi port in the TV (if it has one) and then connect the VCR using composite video (Y/R/W) into the TV composite input (I'm assuming that it has one)
If the DVD doesn't have HDMI but has component video (R/B/G + R/W) you can connect that into the component input in the TV (if it has one) and then connect the VCR using composite video (Y/R/W) into the TV composite input.
If you can connect the DVD and VCR separately to the TV then all the better.
Then all you have to do is change the input by pressing the TV's remote control "input" button to go to the desired input rather than having to go to a splitter box to select either the DVD or the VCR as the input and then change the TV input selection as well.
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Hi @loloann ,
What is the model number of the TV, the cable box and the make and model number of the DVD/VHS player?
How are you connecting between the cable box and the TV -cable box HDMI out to TV HDMI or cable box RF out - TV Rf In (coax)?
How are you connecting between the DVD player and the TV (is it combined player with VHS player or two individual devices?) - HDMI or component video (red/blue/green + red/white) or composite video (yellow/red/white)
How have you set it up?
by jayeff
Hi Jayeff, I followed advice from similar comment. Joseph Morales Felicia's directions to just start with TV and Cable Box. So I unhooked VCR and DVD, 2 separate units and started all over with his help. I was successful in getting the TV and Cable working. I quit for the night but tomorrow want to try hooking up DVD and VCR. Was using splutter box with yellow, red, white but want to do it right and not sure if I am. I'm working tonight so no access to makes, models. If I need further help can I comment on same post or do I need to ask a new question? Thanks
by Laura Parker