topic Problems connecting a VCR to new TV in Other TVs

Problems connecting a VCR to new TV

Stephen.cg — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:00:34 GMT

We've had our new KDL-32EX403 a week now and very pleased with it. I'm trying to connect our old Toshiba DVD player and VCR unit. Despite all the connectors on the TV I can't see an 'aerial/RF out' to link to the VCR as shown in the diagrams.

Is there another way of connecting this unit or am I going to have to use a separate set top box if I want to record digital channels?

Thank you, I appreciate any suggestions.

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Problems connecting a VCR to new TV

wetsleet — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 15:38:57 GMT

This from the Sony FAQ pages:

A digital picture cannot be recorded to a VCR/DVDR from the AV2 TV SCART socket.

Solution description

Digital needs to be selected within the AV2 output option within the Features menu.

Problems connecting a VCR to new TV

Stephen.cg — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:45:14 GMT

Thanks for that,unfortunately I don't think there is a digital option, or at least I couldn't find one on this TV.

However after further searching I have discovered how it can be done. I list it here in case it's of use to anyone else.

Connect the VCR via scart lead to AV2 socket on the TV.

Turn on TV and turn on VCR. TV will switch to VCR input.

Set VCR to AV2 and setup recording.

With the TV tuned to the channel you wish to record, select 'Options', then 'SCART REC on'. This locks the TV to this channel. The TV can then be turned off (standby) and the VCR will record the chosen programme.

To watch the TV normally, 'Options' and 'SCART REC off' returns the TV to it's usual operations.

This has worked well for me, I hope it helps someone else.