What is the best way to hook up:

a new, regular TV antenna (not dish or cable)
an antenna-signal amplifier
a 25-year old TV set
a new DVD player
a new VCR?

On 14 Feb 2005 17:03:47 -0800, wrote:

What is the best way to hook up:

a new, regular TV antenna (not dish or cable)
an antenna-signal amplifier
a 25-year old TV set
a new DVD player
a new VCR?


You could use RG-59 for everything except the DVD player - that could
use either composite, component or S-video.
Bob, W9DMK, Dahlgren, VA
Replace "nobody" with my callsign for e-mail
http://www.qsl.net/w9dmk
http://zaffora/f2o.org/W9DMK/W9dmk.html

wires and duct tape

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On 14 Feb 2005 17:03:47 -0800, wrote:

What is the best way to hook up:

a new, regular TV antenna (not dish or cable)
an antenna-signal amplifier
a 25-year old TV set
a new DVD player
a new VCR?


You could use RG-59 for everything except the DVD player - that could
use either composite, component or S-video.
Bob, W9DMK, Dahlgren, VA
Replace "nobody" with my callsign for e-mail
http://www.qsl.net/w9dmk
http://zaffora/f2o.org/W9DMK/W9dmk.html

Since you don't have audio video inputs on your tv you need and rf
converter
here is a link for what you need and details of how it works. It's
about 50 dollars but worth it.

http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...5Fid=15%2D1988

Here isa brief description:
Auto-Sensing 4-Way Stereo A/V Selector & RF Modulator

$49.99 Brand: RadioShack
Catalog #: 15-1988
(Pricing and Availability may vary outside
the contiguous 48 United States.)

Where to Buy
On-line In Stock
1-800-THE-SHACK (1-800-843-7422) In Stock
Check your local store for availability:


Owner's Manual
Click here
Search for Support Documents
Click here



Works with any TV to switch between four audio/video components without
swapping cables! Makes up for no A/V inputs on your TV-connects to
the antenna/cable input jack.

PRODUCT FEATURES
=B7 Four input jacks allow you to connect up to four A/V devices (such
as VCR, DVD, PVR, satellite or cable)
=B7 Inputs on the front are handy for a component connected and
disconnected frequently, such as a camcorder
=B7 Press a button or use the auto-sensing feature to switch to the
device that was most recently powered on-no cable switching required
=B7 Two separate sets of outputs are ideal for watching TV while
recording to a VCR
=B7 Blue LED backlights show selector switches
=B7 Labels included for easy identification of switches and cables
=B7 S-Video, composite video, coaxial and stereo audio inputs/outputs
=B7 Converts composite video to S-Video
=B7 Selectable channel 3 or 4 output
=B7 Gold-plated connectors enhance performance and reduce signal loss
=B7 Built-in RF modulator lets you connect to any TV-even one without
audio/video inputs
=B7 Dimensions: 10.6x5.4x2.1" (27.0x13.8x5.5cm) (WDH)

Here's how I've had them hooked up at my QTH:

Assuming sufficient signal strength at the antenna for decent picture to
begin with:

RG6 or RG59 cable connects to TV antenna via weatherproof transformer.
Other end of Cable feeds the VCR (Antenna Input), with the DVD player
feeding the VCR via the analog composite video and audio signals (rca
jacks marked composite input or Aux. Red/white are audio, yellow is
video)

Output of the VCR (marked TV) feeds the antenna signal amplifier, which
has a splitter (or multiple outlets) that feed cables to local TV set
and several other rooms.

Works great. Local channels can be tuned by VCR and sent out on Channel
3 or 4, or Passed through for each set to choose it's own channel. In
VCR mode, you can select the Aux Video and the DVD plays on the TV.
With a splitter after (or part of the amplifier) every TV in the house
sees the same signal, so with multiple sets on, you can move from room
to room and not miss much of your "favorite" program.

If you are in a "far fringe" area, and signal strength at the antenna
isn't all that great, you may also need along with having an antenna
mounted signal amplifier between the antenna and the cable (at the
antenna end). This will mean you also have a power injector (part of
the remote signal amplifier) before the VCR. However, bear in mind that
if you don't have a good signal to begin with, you will be amplifying
noise along with the signal and you may not get much better than without
the remote amplifier. In this case, you really need to get a satellite
dish and subscribe to local networks if you can.


wrote:

What is the best way to hook up:

a new, regular TV antenna (not dish or cable)
an antenna-signal amplifier
a 25-year old TV set
a new DVD player
a new VCR?

It is not a good idea to to connect the dvd player through the input of
the vcr, many dvd's are copyguarded which creates a bad picture, when
played via the vcr inputs.
U

my dvd is hook threw the vcr no problem with picture

It might be okay but it could be better, as a matter of fact most dvd
player manuals recommend you don't hook it up that way because of the
copy guard feature on the dvd.