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Dvd/vcr recorder error

  • 02-01-2013 08:32PM
    #1
    Munster Magic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,650 ✭✭✭


    Hi there,

    I recently bought a dvd/vcr recorder and I went about setting it up today.

    Had power but no picture and I keep getting a message on the recorder saying "wait" and once that goes the recorder just turns off. I have the recorder connected to both the tv and a sky+ box.

    So I have the following setup: sky dish on the roof which is connected to the sky box and I have a scart lead going from the sky box to the recorder and another going from the recorder to the tv.

    I also have an aerial connection between the tv and recorder and another between the sky box and the recorder

    Does the recorder have to be connected to an aerial as well or does anyone know what the problem is?


Comments

  • #2
    tmull
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 224 ✭✭tmull


    I would imagine that a dvd/vcr recorder at this stage is old stock.Almost definatly no digital tuner installed,therefore no Saorview channels and therefore no need for an Ariel to be connected.But it should see your Sly box and be able to record from that.If it is new why not take it back and ask the store to set it up and demonstrate it for you. TMULL


  • #3
    Munster Magic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,650 ✭✭✭Munster Magic


    tmull wrote: »
    I would imagine that a dvd/vcr recorder at this stage is old stock.Almost definatly no digital tuner installed,therefore no Saorview channels and therefore no need for an Ariel to be connected.But it should see your Sly box and be able to record from that.If it is new why not take it back and ask the store to set it up and demonstrate it for you. TMULL

    Bought it on eBay and the lady I got it from says it was working perfectly


  • #4
    tmull
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 224 ✭✭tmull


    Well,she would,wouldent she? TMU


  • #5
    Munster Magic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,650 ✭✭✭Munster Magic


    tmull wrote: »
    Well,she would,wouldent she? TMU

    True, I got it to turn on now and put in a video and I have sound but the picture is just green and purple lines, any ideas?

    Dvd tray wont open either


  • #6
    tmull
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 224 ✭✭tmull


    In all proberlity it is nackered,the picture fault suggests faulty heaads if in the vcr section or a dodgy lens if on the dvd side,Sorry for not being more helpful. YMULL


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