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Connecting a tv, dvd/vcr and satellite receiver

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starrs | 10:13 Thu 11th May 2006 | Technology
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My tv, vcr/dvd player and satellite receiver are connected as follows:-


The aerial is connected to the satellite receiver.


Two scart leads from the satellite receiver, one to the tv and one to the vcr/dvd player.


Two rf leads from the vcr/dvd player, one to the tv and one to the satellite receiver.


With these connections everything has been working ok. Yesterday I upgraded to a vcr/dvd recorder and the user guide recommended the following set up:-


Connect the aerial to vcr/dvd recorder.


Two scart leads from vcr/dvd recorder, one to the tv and one to the satellite receiver.


One rf lead from vcr/dvd recorder to tv.


Everything works ok with regards to recording programmes etc except when the vcr/dvd recorder is switched on the tv switches to the av channel and the tv remote control is unable to switch back to the analogue channels. I phoned the help line number for the vcr/dvd recorder and the assistant said there is a problem with the tv that needs repairing.


My question is this is there a best way to connect these 3 appliances ie if I connect the new vcr/dvd recorder in the same way as my old vcr/dvd player instead of the recommended way will I cause any damage and if I do connect in this way and the problem with my tv continues then does my tv need repairing or can anybody suggest a possible alternative.


Sorry for the long winded explanation but any help will be appreciated.

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try the old way it wont damage anything or disconnect pin 8 on the scart lead between tv&dvd/vcr.full description at www.satcure.co.uk you will then need to use the remote to select the av channel you want to watch. hope this helps.

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