I have been trying to hook up a regular dvd player to this tv...all I get is sound but no picture. Plus, there is no yellow hook up for the yellow RCA, so do I need to purchase an HDMI cable and a new DVD player that has an HDMI cable hook up? I've...
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i have a different model but similar issue- the color was only black and white. the green is a shared port so use it as yellow and go in to the settings - go to options then down to input options. then go to AV input and change the setting to VIDEO. I bought a tv and the online trouble shooter said bad tv so I ordered another and it did the same. this time I called support and they helped
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Truthfully I haven't connected my DVD player but there should be three different cords, so just connect those three cords to back of tv. Red into red, yellow into yellow, and white into white. Then u have to go to the output( on your remote) and then just chose the correct output.. Hopefully this helps..
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Yes, your DVD will work fine... though limited in its connections, it is still a great buy. I listed all the info in my review. Nothing new that is not covered there already by myself and the others. The best manner to connect the DVD will be with an HDMI wire ($5 -$10) if the DVD player has such an input. If not perhaps a component video wire ( RED, GREEN, BLUE ) combined with RCA wire for the audio.
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Thanks, I ordered the cables but now I'm not sure how to hook it up to my 6.1 Sony receiver. All the rear jack labels match but I have one conflict:The Sony DVD has 2 surround back but my receiver has one. I am currently using the receiver to mix the extra info to the rear (5.1) as I don't have any physical back speakers. If I set the DVD player to 5.1 & omit the cable, will I lose any info? I know it sounds confusing but I just want to make sure the player will send the info to the available speakers.
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Your DVD Player sounds like it has RCA out. You'll need to pipe that in to an RCA input on the TV, for which this cable will probably work, but with two spare lines left over. Or do as J. Darwin says, and get an RCA to component converter. You can then use this cable to go from the converter to the TV, and RCA cables from the DVD player to the converter.If the TV has RCA input (3 wires), the simplest answer is to just run an RCA cable (red, white, and yellow plugs) between the two. If the TV doesn't have RCA input, you might be better served to just buy a new DVD player that has component (5 wires) out. Your DVD Player sounds like it has RCA out. You'll need to pipe that in to an RCA input on the TV, for which this cable will probably work, but with two spare lines left over. Or do as J. Darwin says, and get an RCA to component converter. You can then use this cable to go from the converter to the TV, and RCA cables from the DVD player to the converter.If the TV has RCA input (3 wires), the simplest answer is to just run an RCA cable (red, white, and yellow plugs) between the two. If the TV doesn't have RCA input, you might be better served to just buy a new DVD player that has... » Read More Your DVD Player sounds like it has RCA out. You'll need to pipe that in to an RCA input on the TV, for which this cable will probably work, but with two spare lines left over. Or do as J. Darwin says, and get an RCA to component converter. You can then use this cable to go from the converter to the TV, and RCA cables from the DVD player to the converter.If the TV has RCA input (3 wires), the simplest answer is to just run an RCA cable (red, white, and yellow plugs) between the two. If the TV doesn't have RCA input, you might be better served to just buy a new DVD player that has component (5 wires) out. « Show Less
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Mine works also, I've tried it with HDMI and component using RCA audio cables. Bad thing is the player only outputs 480p? i? not sure through component if your using HDMI at the same time. My LG player doesn't do that..
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As long as your TV has the appropriate inputs, you should be fine. Check the back of your TV and look for either a composite video input (yellow jack) or a component video input (red, blue, and green jacks). With each of those there will also be an audio input (red and white jacks). The player will come with the composite cable and audio cables. Use the component input if you have it (you'll need to buy the cables separately) for better picture quality. If you only have composite just use the cables that come with the player. Once you're all hooked up, just use the input button on your TV's remote to select the one that your player is hooked up to. One nice thing about this Sony player is that it also has an input button on its remote as well as volume buttons, and once you set it up to work with your TV, you won't even need the TV remote when you want to watch a DVD. If you only have a coax connection on your TV though, you will need to purchase an RF modulator, which will convert the DVD connections to a coax connection. Just be aware that picture quality will go down and you will get mono sound. Maybe not a big deal if you're just using it with a basic TV in the spare room. Hope this helps - good luck with your DVD player!
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Hi Loretta, sorry to hear this. have tried other inputs like DVD/BD player, computer, game console, cable box? have you checked your physical cables for loose connection? have you tried changing physical cables from your devices going to your TV? -Vincent
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I can't say whether this TV model is being fazed out. It will work fine after the switch to digital TV. My guess is that it does not have an HDMI port because there's no reason for it to have one. What would you use the HDMI port for? It already has a DVD player built-in. It's so small you wouldn't want to spend $200+ to connect a Blu-Ray Player to it, or a home theater system. Regular cable doesn't require HDMI (though HD Cable might, but are you going to pay to rent a Digital Cable Box for a tiny TV?).
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I just set up this DVD player tonight using an HDMI cable and the picture on my 52" HDTV was also quite grainy. I changed the setting on the dvd player from 1080p (auto) to 480 and that works much better. For now I'll keep this setting until I can figure out why the HDMI setting isn't working.(Update in a new post dated 12/27/08)
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No. There are 3 ways you can hook up a DVD player, the HDMI being the best. RCA cable is one of the options.
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It has a set of Audio Video connections so you can use an RCA cable to connect your DVD player. Make sure to order a cable if you don't have one already. Search Amazon for Audio Video cable or RCA cable. Get at least a 6ft. A great TV for the money. My son used it in college, now I have it in my bedroom hanging on the wall with a bluray player. I love this TV, you will too.
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Ronald, Here is an idea. Use an older DVD player that has a coaxial connector input on the back and a RCA or RGB output. I also broke the RG6 Coaxial Cable connector on the back of my TV. I was able to watch my TV through the DVD player. It is a quick fix, but at least your TV will still work.
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I'm almost certain it came with AV cables (red, white, yellow). I don't think this was component (5). However, I'd highly recommend buying an HDMI cable if your TV supports it otherwise it's a waste of the potential this player has to offer in picture quality. HDMI will replace the need for AV or component cables.(Hint: Buying HDMI cables on Amazon is MUCH cheaper than heading to a department store--compare $5 per cable to $30 at the department store!)
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If the DVD had an hdmi port just use an hdmi.cable. Look into an rf modulator if it doesn't.
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You'll need to purchase your own HDMI cable. The DVD player only came with component cables.
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the only cable you will need is the hdmi cable which you plug one end into the DVD player and the other end into the TV. After playing with this system for a few days I am finding out that it sounds really good if you are playing a movie or music disc in the DVD player. However, if you are watching the TV and switch the mode over to external speakers, it doesn't seem to sound as good as it does through the player if you are watching non-HD channels.