RF output DOES NOT equal Composite!!!!

From: Fred Cisin <cisin_at_xenosoft.com>
Date: Sat Jun 15 23:45:42 2002

On Sat, 15 Jun 2002, Doc wrote:
> Older TV, the only input is a cable connector.

That's what you need to connect the "channel 2 or 3" to. Then tune the TV
to channel 2 or 3. Sounds like you have a "motorola" connector from the
Timex and an F connector on the TV. Radio shack used to carry those
adapters.

The confusion is because "motorola" connectors are also the CONNECTOR
that is used for composite, as well as what some games used for RF.

Connect the correct signal, not just matching connector.

> > 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.

Then you need an adapter from the Timex connector (prob'ly "motorola") to
"F" connector.

> 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....

Cable and Timex are the same for channels 2 through 13 (It's called
"VHS"). Connect the Timex and tune the TV or VCR to channel 2 or 3.
Received on Sat Jun 15 2002 - 23:45:42 BST