RF output DOES NOT equal Composite!!!!

From: Fred Cisin <cisin_at_xenosoft.com>
Date: Sat Jun 15 23:07:48 2002

On Sat, 15 Jun 2002, Doc wrote:
> > OK, now that I've exposed myself as an inveterate non-gamer.
> > If I have RF output (VHF Channel 2 or 3), can I run a composite
> > cable into the Video In jack of my VCR and get a picture?
> OK, I obviously wasn't as clear on the keyboard as I was in my mind.
> Timex Sinclair 1000 - RF output, VHF Channel 2 or 3
> TV, no spade/screw VHS input

How is your VCR connected to the TV? Although that CAN (and should) be
done with composite, it is usually RF on 3 or 4.

> VCR has composite Video In, selected by switch.
> I'm not getting any picture at all running a composite cable from the
> Timex to the VCR Video In. Do I need to make a Rat Shack run, or does
> the Timex have a problem?

That is because you are taking channel 2 or 3 and connecting it after the
tuner. Connect the channel 2 or 3 to the RF IN of the VCR (where the
antenna or cable connects)!
Received on Sat Jun 15 2002 - 23:07:48 BST

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