Connecting 14" TV/VCR Combo to 27" TV

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the feasibility of connecting a 14" TV/VCR combo to a larger 27" TV for the purpose of watching VHS movies. The focus is on the technical aspects of the connection and the available options given the limitations of the equipment.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the possibility of connecting a 14" TV/VCR combo to a 27" TV to watch VHS movies.
  • Another participant suggests that if the combo has no video outputs (RCA or RF), it cannot be connected to another television.
  • A participant mentions the presence of a VHF/UHF connection for coaxial cables and questions its utility for the connection.
  • One response indicates that the VHF/UHF connection is likely intended for cable input, implying it may not facilitate the desired connection.
  • Another participant proposes that if the combo is already connected to a TV, the user may need to purchase a standalone VCR with output capabilities.
  • A later reply expresses confusion regarding the type of device being discussed, initially mistaking it for a DVD/VCR combo, and reiterates the suggestion to buy a VCR without an attached TV.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the connection possibilities, with no consensus reached on a viable solution. Some participants believe the lack of outputs limits options, while others suggest alternative approaches.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention the importance of output jacks and the limitations of the current setup, but specific assumptions about the equipment's configuration remain unresolved.

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I own a small 14" tv/vcr combo (with only input cables) and a 27" tv. The tv/vcr combo is the only vcr I own (and can afford at the moment).

My problem is: Can I connect my tv/vcr combo to my bigger 27" tv so I can watch vhs movies on the bigger screen? Is there anything out there that can help me?

Thanks in advance.
 
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If your combo has no video outputs of any kind (RCA or RF), there's no way to connect it to another television. Otherwise, it should just be a simple matter of hooking the combo's outs to the bigger TV's ins.
 
There is a vhf/uhf connection for coaxial cables. Would that help?
 
Probably not -- I'm assuming that's where you'd plug in your Cable-TV from the wall. If you don't have any output jacks, there isn't much you can do.

Considering I've seen DVD players for around $40, they ought to be putting VCRs in Happy Meals by now.
 
Alright then.
Thanks for your input.
 
hugo said:
There is a vhf/uhf connection for coaxial cables. Would that help?

On a VCR/DVD combo (or vcr alone, dvd alone, ect) There are usually two coaxial cables. One labeled Ant, or in, the other labeled out, or to tv. I'm assuming that in your first post the 14" means that the dvd/vcr is attached to a tv. If that's true, than you're probably ****ed. Of course there's an out on your computer chip, but that's risky and impractical. If it's attached to a tv, just go get a vcr (or vcr/dvd) and make sure it has an output. Have fun with that.
 
oh, a tv/vcr combo. Now I sound like a total ****ing idiot! I thought you meant a dvd/vcr combo. I apologize for my stupidity. You're ****ed on that deal though. Buy a vcr with no tv attached.
 

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