Running DVD Recorder with CRT TV

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I'm a bit of an old codger so please be patient! Just bought my first DVD recorder, a Panasonic DVD DMR EX79EB to run with my Sony Trinitron crt KD-28DL 11U tv. (The TV has Freeview built in). The instructions for set up on the recorder are: 1.Connect the aerial to the RF In of the recorder, 2. Connect the RF OUT socket of recorder to the RF IN of the TV, and 3. connect both with a Scart cable.

If I disconnect the aerial from the TV and connect it to the recorder as above the TV will not receive a signal. Also I cannot find an RF IN socket on the back of the TV so I guess it should be connected to the analogue aerial socket. I don't understand the term "RF". I was assured by the dealer from where I bought the recorder that it should run OK with my TV. Before I consult him does anyone have any advice - in plain english please? I have no immediate plans to change the TV as it runs fine .

 

[laserman16]

RF socket on the back of the TV is just the aerial socket so just plug it into there as per instructions. I have this recorder so any other probs I'll try and help.

BTW welcome to the forums.

 

[Anonymous]

Laserman 16 thanks for your advice. It must seem really obvious to you but I have connected the aerial to the DVD and then connected the DVD RF OUT to the Digital aerial input on the back of the TV and it works. I presume the TV need not be turned on to standby to be able to record as the signal will be received via the freeview tuner in the recorder.

 

[Dave_]

Correct!

 

[Sorreltiger]

....but the advantage of having a tuner in your DVD Recorder is that you can record one programme and tune in and watch another on the TV.