set up dvd recorder????

froggy27_2

hi there. hpe sbdy can enlighten me...i've just bought a dvd recorder (bush dvr3004) but having troubles setting it up.. Just to put you in picture i have a TV with only with one scart at the back, a freeview box (quite old) and a video recorder (to use our dvd player i use to exchange scart, drives me crazy)... I thought i could just replace the video by the dvd recorder but on the manual it shows that you need to use 2 scarts on tv.... Is there anyway to set this up? can't really buy a new tv ...the dvd recorder was a good price but if i can't use it i might return it...Sorry if i'm not clear.. not too technical... Thanks a lot in advance.

j_davies

I just bought my parents one of theese as they only have one scart at the back of the TV and now have a VHS, DVD, and Freeview box and they just switch between them with THIS gizmo, also found in B & Q

jem16

This scart switching block from Argos is ideal for situations like yours. It's the same as j davies mentioned but half the price.

Scart Switching Block

scheming_gypsy

or.. Ariel into Freeview, then freeview to DVD recorder by scart. DVD recorder to TV by scart and tv to video via the RF / ariel cable.

[Deleted User]

Having just bought the same DVD player (see superdrug bargin DVD recorder thread) I had to think a bit before I plugged all my bits in, being a consultant geek I just had to use visio:



If you imagine that instead of the Sky+ box, there is a freeview box. You could link the DVD recorder to the VCR in both directions using the myriad of connectors at the back, AV to AV would work - if your VCR doesn't have the right bits, you could try an AV to Scart block (not very expensive).

froggy27_2

thanks a lot guys... i think my tv or/and freeview box (which is still the old itv digital box) might make troubles.. I've tried the suggestions but when i switch on, the freeview does not come on screen and the dvd connection is all fuzzy with that horrible buzzing sound...I had tried a while back to use the TV/freeview/dvd player with a double scart block but it did not work as dvd came up with image of film and tv ???
So not sure what to do at this point... i need to try somehow to see if the dvd recorder is working or take it back to Superdrug.. only got 28days...
Pity as i was all happy to have found it at that price...i shall keep trying...although not sure...

scheming_gypsy

don't plug it all in then, plug the DVD recorder in and see if you can watch DVD's. Then plug the freeview into the DVD recorder and mess about with that till you get a picture - remember though, you'll need to tell the DVD recorder which AV port you're using for the freeview or it won't give you a picture.
When you've those 2 running try for the video.

mlmmum

Hi

I know this is a bit cheeky but am really hoping you can help me.
We have been given a bush dvr3004 but have no instructions and I cannot find anyway to get them-Bush are really unhelpful. I was wondering if you could possibly email me a copy of yours

Thank you (I hope!)