RF output DOES NOT equal Composite!!!!

From: Doc <doc_at_mdrconsult.com>
Date: Sat Jun 15 23:27:20 2002

On Sat, 15 Jun 2002, Fred Cisin (XenoSoft) wrote:

> 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.

  Older TV, the only input is a cable connector.

> > 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)!

  Can't do it. VCR only accepts cable on RF In, and all I have to
convert the Timex' output is an old video-game input switch with spade &
screw output.

  Looks like a Radio Shack run tomorrow, so let me make certain I know
what I need. Sounds like something that will switch between CATV input
and the RF Channel 2 input from the Timex? I might see if Goodwill has
a $5 B&W TV instead....

        Doc
Received on Sat Jun 15 2002 - 23:27:20 BST