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new VCR on Cable, having problems

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  • 23-01-2005 9:10pm
    #1
    tlyons
    Closed Accounts Posts: 50 ✭✭


    Guys,

    hope this is the right place for this.

    Just picked up a VCR from Argos BUSH VCR925NSILXI (€75), plugged it in got the test page, checked the reception on the TV and played a video. So to my mind all connections are sound.

    Note: I run Chorus cable only, ie no ariel.

    When I do the tunning on the VCR, (seems to be only automatic tunning) it picks up nothing, except for a 1 or 2 weak signals.

    The manual states
    Channel coverage:21 - 69
    RF Output Channel: 23~69 channel

    So I guess I have the following questions
    Is it actually compatible for cable?
    Have I done something wrong?
    Or is the product faulty?


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    #2
    DMC
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    Problems indeed. It only has a UHF tuner, and doesnt have a VHF (Band III) tuner, that is required for Chorus cable. If it only does channel 21-69.. its a UHF only VCR, and I'd return it.


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    Ulsterman 1690
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,242 ✭✭✭Ulsterman 1690


    They sold you a UK model (UHF only) instead of an Irish one (VHF & UHF)

    Although for the life of me I dont understand by manufacturers dont put VHF tuners on UK video's/TV's I mean the cost savings I daresay are pretty minimal and it causes hasstle for consumers wanting to use their videos for cable, Irish/European TV etc ?


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    #4
    tlyons
    Closed Accounts Posts: 50 ✭✭tlyons


    Cheers guys, its going back tomorrow!!


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