15 Jun
2002
15 Jun
'02
11:27 p.m.
On Sat, 15 Jun 2002, Fred Cisin (XenoSoft) wrote:
Can't do it. VCR only accepts cable on RF In, and all I have to
convert the Timex' output is an old video-game input switch with spade &
screw output.
Looks like a Radio Shack run tomorrow, so let me make certain I know
what I need. Sounds like something that will switch between CATV input
and the RF Channel 2 input from the Timex? I might see if Goodwill has
a $5 B&W TV instead....
Doc
On Sat, 15 Jun 2002, Doc wrote:
How is your VCR connected to the TV? Although that CAN (and should) be
done with composite, it is usually RF on 3 or 4.
Older TV, the only input is a cable connector.
OK, now
that I've exposed myself as an inveterate non-gamer.
If I have RF output (VHF Channel 2 or 3), can I run a composite
cable into the Video In jack of my VCR and get a picture?
OK, I obviously
wasn't as clear on the keyboard as I was in my mind.
Timex Sinclair 1000 - RF output, VHF Channel 2 or 3
TV, no spade/screw VHS input VCR has
composite Video In, selected by switch.
I'm not getting any picture at all running a composite cable from the
Timex to the VCR Video In. Do I need to make a Rat Shack run, or does
the Timex have a problem?
That is because you are taking channel 2 or 3 and connecting it after the
tuner. Connect the channel 2 or 3 to the RF IN of the VCR (where the
antenna or cable connects)!