VCR Basics - Connecting to a TV

[@abbyfeltis7553]

This was so incredibly helpful! I was not expecting to find a video that answered all my vhs questions but this was so comprehensive! Thank you!

[@crashbandicoot4everr]

For people outside of North America that are watching this video, most of the 1970s-80s VHS VCRs have BNC connectors for video in and out. Some others have the SO-239 which is a big threaded/screw-in connector but those are the very early models. Also, mose of those early machines have a DIN connector for audio in and out. In that case you will need a male BNC to female RCA, or a PL-259 to female RCA adapter depending on the model. Of course all late VCR models have at least one SCART connector.

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

SCART connectors for European VCRs PAL/MESECAM VCRs with NTSC playback, input recording sold in the Middle East

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

RF OUTPUT, Japanese VCRs can be connected and used for American/South Korean/Taiwanese/Philippine TV sets with analog Cable TV tuner (1CH for CATV 95 and 2CH for CATV 96), Using US VCR on Japanese TV, use RCA cables, most Japanese TVs can’t tune down from 90 MHz to 55 MHz, unless it’s preset channel for your TV.

[@ermembor]

Thank you so much! This answered all of the questions I had about hooking up my VCR to an old b&w TV 👍

[@CobraTWashington]

Big fan of this video. To be honest, your videos are just super relaxing so something like this, even if I knew most of the info within, was incredibly welcome. Also, didn't know they made slip-on coax connectors. That'll be useful to know when it's time to set up my own five-channel in-house TV network in my new place. (Yeah, I've kinda been busy.)

[@normanspencer2499]

Very well explained. It gave me all the information I need to connect my VCR to the TV. Thanks.

[@Noway673]

I haven't used a matching transformer in years.I used to hook up a vcr to a portable small T.V. for travel.

[@UnchainedEruption]

Wow that was very comprehensive. Thanks!

[@marceylefkowitz7437]

He was great! The only thing he might have included is to tell us where to get some of the connectors. I really got a lot of great information!!

[@jonprain412]

Great video!, You answered a lot of my questions

[@NikHYTWP]

Great video! For me the ideal thing would be to use S-Video to go to a CRT, imo it looks a bit better than the cheapo HDMI adapters. Unfortunately around here the CRTs mostly only have Composite/RF/SCART and no straight-up S-Video, sometimes they support S-Video through the SCART plug but with the shitty pictures on most of the listings it's impossible to tell whether that's the case and since they're some obscure European variant of the TV it's also pretty rare to be able to find a manual online. I am probably gonna end up getting a CRT as for VHS it's a much better viewing experience but for now I've settled with an LCD that supports S-Video through SCART.

[@crashbandicoot4everr]

My Panasonic NV-FS200 S-VHS VCR has a switch on the back that enables or disables S-Video through the SCART connector. A friend of mine had a Panasonic CRT TV from 1994 which had straight S-Video.

[@calzonemaniacsvideocorner0804]

Great, informative video. This deserves more views.

[@atanenhaus]

Super informative and easy to follow. Tysm!

[@colloidalsilverwater15ppm88]

Very accurate, nice, professional.

[@siervadeldiosvivienteconsu9782]

muchísimas gracias. Dios le continúe bendiciendo en gran manera la labor de sus manos.

[@undermoonlightglow]

This helped. Thank you.

[@imark7777777]

Well done. Although I am biased because I remember reading these in the Manuel's some manufactures did a better job than others although I didn't know about the stereo audio not that I had a stereo TV.

[@Maccaxxx]

I must have watched dozens of vids on this subject, but not one tells you how to tune the tv in to watch a video, i just don't know how you do it here in the UK.

[@probnotstech]

That's a really good idea for another one of these videos, thanks! Regarding UK TVs, I'm really not familiar with them. My understanding is the older ones had presets that you set with the little tuning dials behind a door (varactor diode type) and the newer ones still used presets, but were electronically scanned and added.

[@EmosGambler]

Hi, love the video. I'm struggling with connecting an old VCR. On the back there's the Coax out and SCART. Tried both but nothing working with my TV. I am now wondering if I should open the VCR and see if everything is on place there or is it case with TV being "too new".

[@dardantvsk4945]

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[@audunjemtland8287]

Great tutorial! Where does the yellow red white go on a tv that has green blue red component?

[@probnotstech]

If there isn't a separate yellow jack for composite, sometimes one of the component plugs (like green) will also act as a composite input. If that's the case, it will be labeled. The red/white audio will still connect to the same red/white audio jacks.

[@audunjemtland8287]

@@probnotstech Thanks man. I have a scart to RCA, red white yellow that goes straight into corresponding colors on AV3. But I'm seeing an opportunity input for 5 RCA. Green white red, and another white and red for audio. Wondering if getting a new cable (scart to 5 RCA red white, blue, white red. Would yield any better audio and image quality.

[@michaelsultana9056]

Hi folks. I bought myself a video player for Christmas. I have a problem. I can't get it to work. My television does not have red, yellow and white connections. it has a red and two blues so I assumed if I put the red in the others go in the other one's. I then still could not get it to work so I tried the second method connecting the wall antenna to back of video player then to television. The television is picking up the television channels but it is still not getting any vision or audio from the video player. Any advice please from anyone here would be appreciated. Maybe someone has encountered the same problem ? Thanks .

[@probnotstech]

I would check the manual on your TV to make sure they didn't just hide the composite video input. I've seen some that use a 3.5mm (headphone jack) and require a special break-out cable that goes to the yellow, white and red plugs. It's usually labelled something like "AV". Also, the the red and two blue connectors are probably red, green and blue - which is for component video. Again, check the manual as I've seen some TVs use one of those for composite video as well. Regarding the TV tuner, you'll probably need to go in the settings and scan for channels and make sure scanning for analog channels is enabled.

[@michaelsultana9056]

@@probnotstech Thank you so much for replying. They did hide the composite video input. Rather than being at the back of the television, it was a thin strip on the side. Plugged in and now working fine other than periodically the AV channel goes blank and seconds later the video picture comes back up and the tape continues. Not something I can't live with. Just to be able to watch my massive video collection again is simply a godsend. Thanks again for helping.

[@probnotstech]

That's good to hear. Regarding the channel going blank, give the cable a wiggle to make sure there's no loose or intermittent connections. If not there could be noise/drop-outs on the tape or VCR that causes the modern TV to think there's no signal. If so that's just one of the annoyances of using modern TVs with old stuff.

[@michaelsultana9056]

@@probnotstech Thanks, will make sure cabling secure. Thanks for all your help. Happy New year and all the best for 2023.

[@leonardodamotta3471]

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[@mikechap2021]

Excellent information... thanks

[@brandon17760]

Hey I'm looking into buying a portable TV, could you tell me the name of the cable id need for the antenna adapter to the coax cable that you mentioned at the end of the video.

[@probnotstech]

Make sure it has the "external antenna" jack, as some do not. If it's the 3.5mm style I showed at the end, then I found that adapter I showed by searching 3.5mm f connector, or 3.5mm coax on amazon.

[@brandon17760]

@@probnotstech thanks! I appreciate it ☺️

[@GARYSTABLER-n7t]

Can u take a cable run it from the vcr out to tv and plug it into TV. Just trying to see if it works .Do I have to plug my cable coming from the wall to vcr to work

[@LuisSandoval-qf3tp]

Good evening, I have a Saba television from 1965 and it only has 240 Ohm VHF Dipole outputs, in detail there are 4 holes, two small ones on the sides and two larger ones in the center in the VHF section, typical of televisions from the 60s, I got it without antenna, is it possible with this complication to make the chain that you explain by placing some screws?

[@probnotstech]

I'm not really familiar with older TVs outside of North America, but I'm guessing you want something like this? www.amazon.de/-/en/Broadcasting-Receiver-Switch-Antenna-Plug/dp/B0060LCMU4

[@sezerduman4849]

merhaba aynı soruya bende cevap bulmaya çalışıyorum saba 1971 tv ye görüntü aktarmak istiyorum. Bir çözüme ulaşabildiniz mi acaba? Teşekkrler

[@marthaospina7670]

thank you! great explanation :)

[@tomiannucci2661]

What if you want to connect VHF and UHF separate antennas into a VCR with only VHF in?

[@saint_and_holy_unicorn]

Hi, May I ask a question please? I want to record content from PC to VCR. I bought an HDMI to RCA converter. The converter has an stereo RCA output, but the VCR is mono. 1) Should I connect a second converter (stereo to mono) or a simple RCA cable stereo to mono?? 2) Or i should just select a mono audio output from the pc (if it's possible)?? Many thanks!!!

[@kWIK129]

This video was extremely helpful to me. Thank you. I do have a question? I have a portable TV that came with a 300/75 matching transformer. It is the style that has a jack and two screws. Any advice on how I would hook a coaxial cable to this transformer? Thanks for your help.

[@probnotstech]

Like this kind? www.amazon.ca/Matching-Transformer-Off-Air-Antenna-Adapter/dp/B00VT54SY4

[@kWIK129]

Mine has the two screws and has a male jack(example: like a 3.5mm) that plugs into the back of the TV. Sorry I can’t seem to attach a picture. Thanks for your help and reply.

[@probnotstech]

Sorry for the (extremely late) response. I think I know the type you mean. This kind, right? www.ebay.com/itm/Leviton-Antenna-Adapter-for-Portable-TVs-300-75-Ohm-C5227/352382838953 If so, you just need a matching transformer like in my thumbnail: www.amazon.ca/Fancasee-Matching-Transformer-Converter-Connector/dp/B07BW9YS4Q/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=300+to+75+ohm+adapter Or you can replace both of those with one of these: www.amazon.ca/Adapter-Converter-Nickel-Pated-Bidirection-Connector/dp/B08DV3N9Z4/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=3.5mm+75+ohm+f+connector

[@xtho7999]

Helpful thank you!!

[@iasonpassaris]

Hey man, wondering if you can help me out with something. I’ve got one of these 80’s TV/radio/cassette players and I want to hook up a coax camera to it. Mine has an actual antenna and a whole system to preset channels to watch. When I hook up the camera instead of the antenna I can’t seem to find the correct setting to see the live feed. Am I missing something? Let me know if my question is unclear :)

[@probnotstech]

When you say coax camera, what do you mean? Most cameras that I'm aware output a composite signal, not RF.

[@iasonpassaris]

@@probnotstech thanks for replying. I’m not sure. It’s a cheap Chinese camera I bought second hand called Longse LBWBSHD minicamera. Specs say the video output is 1Vpp, 75 ohms. I sent some pictures to a store selling cables and connectors online and they supplied me with two parts, a BNC male - F connector female and a F-connector male to IEC male, which allows me to plug it into the antenna input of the TV. For full disclosure, the TV is a Philips type 9 TC 2100 with a standard VHF/UHF tuner with 10 presets, set by the sliders on top. I’m starting to think direct connection won’t work and I’ll need an RF modulator? As you can hear I’m very new at this :)

[@probnotstech]

Yeah, you'll definitely need an RF modulator. that camera will only be output a composite video signal - BNC is commonly used for that on security cameras. That's a really neat looking TV!

[@iasonpassaris]

@@probnotstech thanks for clearing that up! I'll see whether it's worth getting one for cheap for this project. I actually bought this for 20$ to use as a prop on stage. Just putting on some static on the screen and using the cassette player to play some spoken word between songs. Just a bit of a gimmick. Need to find someone who can fix the cassette player though :/

[@stereomann83]

that Montgomery wards tv looks cool

[@hemiolabooks450]

So confusing all this! Your video helps. Recently i got a new (old) tv, a Sony Bravia KDL 26S2030 and hooked it up to my much older VCR - a Mitsubishi HS-B41 that's still working fine (1990). Has a weird glitch though - every 30 secs or so the picture goes blank (dark), but audio continues fine. I'm using a scart lead. Any ideas on why this might be? Thankyou!

[@probnotstech]

That sounds like the signal from the tape is dropping out. Newer TVs like yours will go blank instead of showing tracking noise like older TVs.

[@hemiolabooks450]

I've sorted the problem thanks! Had to go into one of the tv menus and change one field (forget which now) from AUTO to PAL.

[@soufathekiller6615]

can someone PLEASE tell me what format is used by the vcr reader heads?

[@julian4863]

Hi this is a last ditch effort to solve my issue im having. I have a 1970s color thorn tv and im trying to hook it up to a marantz VCR player,the coax f type cable that goes from tv to video out absolutely positively will not fit,iv tried pulling the screw part off so the thin Pin makes contact with the Video out but nothing, any help would be appreciated

[@probnotstech]

What region are you in? I've only ever heard the Thorn brand in the UK.

[@juangago2888]

I am tryinn to conect a dvr into a yamaha receiver , have a hdmi and I conected to receiverto a hdmi 2 and the hdmi1 to tv I can play the dvd but how doI record , have rca , composite in vcr .

[@zesty2023]

I have a VHS hooked up to VHF and have picture but no audio. Why is this?

[@probnotstech]

What does the video look like? tracking noise? static? black screen?

[@stephanieeverett5453]

great help

[@BRIGHTJUS]

What’s the name of that wire in between the vhf is that just called a vhf wire or coax

[@probnotstech]

Not sure I know what you mean

[@BRIGHTJUS]

@@probnotstech nvm got it

[@patstilley741]

what if you want to record from VCR on smart TV using antenna?

[@probnotstech]

Do you mean record FROM a smart TV? I don't think that's possible, since TVs rarely if ever have some sort of an output.

[@vincentzhivkov6077]

Thank you a lot a lot

[@ronalddavis]

theres also component which is better than composite if your vcr and tv has it

[@probnotstech]

No VHS VCRs came with component that I'm aware of. DVD players did though.

[@ronalddavis]

yeah you are right i have a dvd/vcr but the component only works with the dvd part. my bad@@probnotstech

[@probnotstech]

All good. The component/s-video connections on those combo units have thrown off a lot of people. I've even been told that there are models that will output the VCR portion on component, but I've yet to verify this is true (which is why I added the "that I'm aware of" disclaimer lol).

[@scottshay1577]

thank u :)

[@Cbl_fab]

I’m still having trouble boss

[@adilsondonato9716]

Adilson 🙏🙏

[@stanshelton923]

I want to go from HDMI to 75 ohm.

[@tomiannucci2661]

There are adapters for that