vcr connection

beattiesman

bought a new tv with a built in dvd player it only has one scarf socket in back of tv. have connected my virgin media box to tv ok . need to connect my vcr to watch some old camcorder tapes. how do i go about this .thanks

Ben__3

Hi,

Is there an additional SCART connector on the back of the Virgin box? If so you may be able to plug the VCR in to that. If not, you can buy SCART switch boxes. With these you typically get three SCART sockets to plug your VCR, Virgin box etc in to and then one that goes from the switch box to the TV. You can then switch between the VCR and Virgin box using the switch box.

I hope that makes sense - I don't think the caffeine has kicked in yet and I am still a little sleepy :rotfl:

Ben.

penrhyn

Unplug the Virgin box and plug in the VCR via the Gerald.
If you want both connecting at the same time you need a switching box.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SLx-Gold-switchable-scart-selector/dp/B0009HC4PI/ref=sr_1_18?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1284106466&sr=1-18

[Deleted User]

Hi,

maybe this little wizard will help.

Ben__3

Or... (caffeine kicking in now) does the VCR have two SCART sockets? If so you could plug the Virgin box in to the VCR and then plug the VCR in to the back of the TV. That's how I have my setup at home - FreeView in to back of VCR, VCR in to back of TV. Job done....

Ben.

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Ben_ wrote: »

Or... (caffeine kicking in now) does the VCR have two SCART sockets? If so you could plug the Virgin box in to the VCR and then plug the VCR in to the back of the TV. That's how I have my setup at home - FreeView in to back of VCR, VCR in to back of TV. Job done....

Ben.

Correct, no switching boxes required.

( Assuming there are 2 scart sockets on the Virgin Receiver )