What you can make from an old VCR with your own hands (photo)

What do we know about VHS other than it's scary to watch on the big screen now? In the underbelly of old and useless VCRs, you can find a smart tool for audio recording.

The material about NOS DACs stirred the strings in our hearts, and the passion for the “analog” sound began to take on more and more disturbing forms. I wondered if there was any other way to experiment with analog audio other than buying $100 reels, hunching over a tonearm, or squeezing all the juice out of a sub-4mm-wide snot on a Nakamichi deck?

Something everyone has forgotten is that history has preserved (and sells inexpensively) an elegant solution. Durable chrome tape, which you can use for several hours of music without having to run around turning sides. Impressive stereo performance. A level of saturation and coherence in the work of mechanical components that is unimaginable in modern times. There is only one thing missing - a proper appearance, arrows, light bulbs. Will you try to guess?

Common methods of connecting equipment

Detailed instructions on how to connect a video recorder to a TV can be found in the operating instructions for the equipment.
But since the technology is quite old, many users may lose this document. The connection is made sequentially, as in any technology, but there are no modern options such as USB, HDMI. Only the following connectors are presented:

• For coaxial cable;
• RCA connector;
• Input for SCART wire.

We will analyze in detail each option for connecting equipment. And we’ll look at options for what to do with connecting a VCR to a modern connection.

Classic RCA connection

RCA cable or tulips are a classic option for connecting vintage equipment. In modern equipment, such connectors are also available, but are rarely used. New “flat” TVs often do not have inputs for tulips. Therefore, you will have to choose a different connection method or buy an adapter.

You can connect the video recorder to the TV via tulips (RCA) like this:

1. The yellow connector is inserted at one end into the Video OUT port on the VCR itself, and at the other end into Video 1 or 2 on the TV panel. Typically the connectors are the same color as the plugs to make wiring easier.
2. The white and red connectors need to be placed in the audio inputs - these are cables for audio signals.
3. Connect the radio to the network and use the Play button. Turn on TV.
4. Find the broadcast source in the TV menu - AV and switch to it.
5. If the connection is correct, the video menu will be displayed.

In some TV versions there may be not three inputs, but as many as 9. This is done for the layout of color channels. In this option, you need to focus on the colors of the tulip and the designations on the OUT-IN panel of the TV.

Connection via SCART

A more modern way to connect video equipment and TV. This is an alternative to RCA ports. Moreover, via SCART you can achieve video and audio transmission without loss of quality. But new TVs may not have such a port, then an adapter will be required.

There are no difficulties with this connection: one end of the wire is inserted into the corresponding sized connector on vintage equipment, the other - on the TV. Then both devices turn on. And the AV signal source is located in the TV menu.

Application of coaxial cable

Coaxial or antenna cable fits most modern TVs. To connect the video recorder through it, just follow the simple instructions:

1. Insert the cable into the video equipment connector marked RF/COAX Out.
2. Connect the other end of the wire to the TV in the RF/COAX In connector.
3. Turn on the equipment. On the VCR, press the Play key.
4. Using the TV remote control, start searching for channels. When the video frequency is detected, save it under a specific channel number. Through it you can turn on the tape recorder again without a new connection.
5. Watch the selected videotape.

The only difference from previous methods is that you need to find a channel that shows video from a tape recorder connected via an antenna wire. At the same time, other TV programs, if they are broadcast via a digital signal via an HDMI cable, will not be interrupted. But you will have to switch from HDMI to TV or another signal source where the VCR will be picked up.

How not to knock down the antenna when connecting a VCR

Broadcasting digital television is also possible via coaxial cable in an apartment or private house. They come from a satellite dish or a common wire in the entrance of a high-rise building. And so that you don’t have to pull out the antenna and insert the cable from the VCR, you can do the following:

1. Buy or install an attachment that will act as an adapter.
2. Purchase two sets of RCA cables and one coaxial cable.
3. Connect the Cable Out ports on the set-top box to the RF In on the video equipment using a coaxial cable.
4. Connect one tulip to the ports on the set-top box Audio Out and Video Out and to the inputs on the video recorder Video In, Audio In.
5. Include the second set of tulips in the VCR and TV (Video In or 1).
6. Turn on the equipment and check its functionality.

Such a parallel connection will allow you to quickly switch between the video camera and the antenna signal, but will significantly reduce the quality of the broadcast. A modern solution is to connect digital television and additional equipment separately, using different wires.

Experiment

For the experiment, a Grundig tape recorder, 6-head model GV-464, was selected. This time it was decided not to mess with Panasonic products. Firstly, they often did not want to record sound without video (its scanning frequency served as a synchronizing signal, which was used to adjust the operation of the entire tape drive). In principle, the video feed for Panasonic was not difficult to arrange. At least the television broadcast from the antenna connector with which each video recorder was equipped. And the favorite gray design, to which I once sang an ode in one of my columns, testified in favor of Grundig.

S-VHS tape recorder Grundig GV-464 has a block of 6 heads and supports Hi-Fi Stereo

Working with the GV-464, like any above-average VCR, was easy and pleasant. Apparently, someone was nostalgic for dial indicators even back then, so at Grundig we see their stylization on the FL display. The hinged lid opens up a view of the controls and an ingenious element of the 80s - a round “shuttle”, which is also duplicated on the two-level system remote control. Turn the “wheel” slightly clockwise or counterclockwise and the cassette obediently rewinds forward or backward. Now, in the era of the touchscreen, this element has completely disappeared, but in vain. Controlling through a physical encoder is just as comfortable as typing on a keyboard instead of the glass panel of the iPad.

Preparing for recording looks trivial. We connected the tulips to the input, pressed Hi-Fi on the remote control and switched the level control to manual mode. The instructions indicate that the maximum level should be set to +1 dB, i.e. on the first division of the red mark. This is not digital clipping - it’s not scary to climb above zero decibels. But the headphone amplifier in this model, alas, turned out to be weak, purely for monitoring. The recording has begun! An exciting moment after the stop, when the shuttle starts rewinding the tape to learn about the results of our experiment.

Nothing... Nothing recorded? Nothing new! The result sounds indistinguishable from the signal that was fed to the VCR input. I deliberately roughened the experiment with the most budget wires and did not notice any degradation that would catch my ears. I fed the GV-464 recording signals from a CD, turntable, and SACD. Then I listened to the resulting phonogram on VHS and transferred it to digital recording with a Sony PCM-D100 PCM recorder in high resolution. This was done in order to be able to study the nature of the results in the audio editor. You can also evaluate some of the audio examples digitized in this way by downloading them from the links below.

The second life of a VCR

The goal was to create a small multimedia center for watching downloaded movies. I had an old unnecessary VCR at hand and I decided to give it a second life. I worked a little on its appearance, completely replaced its insides with new components, and the VCR was reborn again.

I just want to add that for greater functionality I added a circuit for automatically turning on and off the network, like the computer itself? and the equipment connected to it, amplifier, external hard drives, and so on. All this connects to sockets on the rear panel of the center. A DVD drive was not initially provided because it was unnecessary. I watch downloaded movies from external hard drives.

This is how the old VCR, after many years, again took its place of honor next to the TV.

The second life of magnetic tape

Needlewomen know that the soles of crocheted or knitted slippers wear out very quickly. No matter how beautiful and comfortable handmade slippers are, it is difficult to make abrasion-resistant soles for them. Just knit them from the magnetic tape of an old audio cassette and the problem will be solved. A long life for your favorite slippers is guaranteed. Clutch bags made of magnetic tape, crocheted with simple single crochets, keep their shape very well. If you decorate such a handbag with hand-made flowers or rhinestones, then you will not be embarrassed to appear with it in a theater or restaurant. The famous designer Erica Iris Simmons creates portraits of famous musicians and popular artists using tape from audio cassettes. And these are real works of art. Such a panel will decorate your home, making it unique and stylish. Sources used:

• https://sdelat-iz-starogo.ru/chto-mozhno-sdelat-iz-staryh-videokasset/
• https://www.kakprosto.ru/kak-887362-kak-ispolzovat-starye-audiokassety–&parent-reqid=1568867782235050-99101233810459173000104-vla1-0242-tch&lite=1

How to check the connection?

After connecting the equipment, you should perform test work to ensure that the actions were performed correctly.

What to look for:

• If the connection is made with coaxial wire. You need to turn on the tape recorder and TV. When the TV screen goes into standby mode, you need to insert the cassette and start playing the video. If everything is in order, after turning off the equipment, the TV automatically switches to normal channel broadcasting. To further turn on the tape recorder, you need to press Play and select the number on which the VCR settings were saved.
• To test the RCA cable. You need to press the Source button on the player's control panel. The TV should then go into standby mode. If the connection does not occur, you should check that the plugs are installed correctly in the ports. The colors of the end switches must match the color scheme of the plugs. After that, you need to enter the AV menu, a video tape recording will be displayed on the screen, after which you should select the desired video and press the Play button.
• Scart cord. Allows you to connect devices simultaneously; to do this, use the Source button. The main panel will be displayed on the screen, where the subsequent settings for playing the videotape will be indicated.

Possible difficulties

Connecting a VCR to LG, Philips, Samsung TVs (directly or using an adapter) is quite simple, the main thing is not to confuse the input and output ports, but some technical problems may arise.

Missing connectors

The most common problem is different connectors on the tape recorder and the TV. In this case, special adapters will help, which will simplify the connection process.

Which adapters are suitable:

• SCART-SCART. This cord is necessary if the TV and VCR connectors are identical.
• SCART-RCA. In the event that the player only has a “tulip” output. This wire is the best option, because the end switch displays video and sound simultaneously.
• S-Video-SCART-2RCA. If the TV has several ports, and the tape recorder is only RCA. The S-Video cable cannot transmit audio, so an additional 2RCA cable must be installed.

The first name is the TV plug, the second name refers to the port that is used in the VCR, so before purchasing an adapter, carefully look at the names of the ports on both devices.

No signal

Often, after connecting an old video player, a problem such as a lack of signal arises. This may depend on various factors.

The reasons may be the following:

• The TV panel is not configured to receive a signal from the tape recorder. In this case, you need to go to the TV menu and find “available devices” on the panel. Click on AV, after which the TV goes into standby mode, insert a video cassette and press Play.
• “Broken” plugs. Over long periods of use of the tape recorder, the ports become damaged, so when the plug is installed, no signal is received. In this case, the equipment must be repaired.
• Integrity of wires. Most often, the “break” of the cord occurs at the bend, so you need to make sure that the cable does not bend when connecting. These malfunctions can lead to voltage drops and equipment failure.

Do not try to carry out repairs yourself; it is better to contact a service center where they will carry out high-quality repairs or replace components, and the technician will diagnose the device.

Overdubbing audio from TV channels

If there are no problems with video transmission, and the sound is played not only from the VCR, but also in parallel from the TV channels, the problem is in the antenna connection, namely in its position. The player broadcasts at low frequencies, and the working antenna broadcasts at high frequencies, so it disrupts the signal.

Change the position of the antenna by rotating or moving, and as soon as the signal of the broadcast channels disappears, reboot the equipment. Then turn on only the TV and adjust the sound according to the channel broadcast frequency. This is necessary so that the signal reception takes place separately from the TV.

Advantages and disadvantages

The pros and cons of the resulting device depend on the method by which the old radio was turned into a sound amplifier.

The advantage of a homemade device is savings. You don't have to buy a special device to help improve the sound. In addition, this option allows you to extend the service life of equipment that for some reason has become unusable or has been partially broken.

The sound obtained with such a device is also an advantage: its quality will be as good as that purchased in a store. If used correctly, the service life can be several years. In addition, in some cases, the gadget will not require a connection to a cigarette lighter socket to operate.

Some options can read various media containing music files.

Self-made devices also have disadvantages. The design has a less reliable layout than devices from the store. A cable that often sticks out during self-assembly is also inconvenient. If a person has assembled an amplifier from a car radio unprofessionally, extraneous noises, crackling noises, and sounds during operation may appear. Sometimes such unpleasant effects appear only when the volume is greatly increased.

It should also be remembered that the maximum voltage possible in the on-board network of the machine is not always sufficient to obtain the maximum power of the low-frequency audio amplifier. This difficulty is eliminated by connecting capacitors with a large capacity.

Often tape recorders are installed in cars during assembly, the quality of which is not very high. For this reason, the sound may not be of very good quality if you increase the volume. The sound, however, in this situation will be bad even without connecting a homemade amplifier.

Methods for connecting a VCR

Detailed instructions on how to connect the tape recorder can be found in the technical manual supplied with it. The connection itself does not take much time; you just need to follow all the necessary steps sequentially. Problems can arise if the connectors are mixed up. There are several ways to connect a VCR to a modern TV:

• using a coaxial cable;
• RCA cable;
• SCART wire.

You need to choose a connection method based on what connectors are on your TV. Because some models can be equipped with, for example, an RCA port, while others can be equipped with a SCART port. There should be no questions about how to connect a cassette recorder to an old TV, because they were all equipped with RCA ports, but modern TV panels may require the purchase of adapters, because manufacturers do not consider it necessary to install ports for “tulips”.

Using an RCA cable

The most popular and easiest way to connect an old VCR to a new TV is to use a cable with “tulips”. Tulips are the colored plugs that transmit video and audio signals (right and left). They must be inserted in accordance with the color designation.

To connect your VCR to your TV, follow these steps:

1. The yellow “tulip” is connected at one end to the Video OUT port on the VCR and, accordingly, at the other end to the Video1 or Video IN port on the TV panel.
2. Connect the white and red “tulips” in the same way. These are audio signals.
3. Connect the tape recorder to the electrical network and start it.
4. Turn on the TV and select the device from which the signal will be read from the menu that appears. Often called AV.
5. If connected correctly, video data from the tape recorder will begin to be displayed.

A situation may arise that there are only 3 tulips on the cord, but there are 9 sockets on the body of the TV panel. In this case, you should be guided by the color designation: yellow – video, white – audio left, red – audio right. Numerous sockets on the TV are designed to accommodate color channel layouts. Therefore, we must be guided by the following principle: the output on the tape recorder must be connected to the input on the TV panel (OUT-IN).

Via wired Scart interface

A good alternative to the previous method is to use the Scart interface, because it allows you to achieve high-quality signal transmission without data loss. If there is no such port, then you can connect the tape recorder to a modern TV using an adapter.

Using coaxial cable

The VCR can be connected to the TV using a coaxial cable. To do this you need to do the following:

1. Insert one end of the cable into the RF/COAX Out port of the tape recorder.
2. Insert the other end into the TV receiver into the RF/COAX IN port.
3. On the TV panel you need to find the frequency at which the video and sound from the tape will be played.
4. Turn on the tape recorder and start playing the tape.
5. If everything went correctly, the video will be displayed.

Connection in parallel with cable TV

The relevance of this method works if the channels are broadcast through a set-top box. In this case, the tape recorder is connected to a set-top box, which serves as a kind of adapter. This will require purchasing two sets of RCA cables and one set of coaxial cables. You need to perform the actions in the following order:

1. Use a coaxial cable to connect Cable Out on the tuner and RF In on the VCR.
2. One wire with “tulips” connects to the Audio Out and Video Out ports on the tuner and to the Video In and Audio In inputs on the VCR.
3. Another set of wires is used to connect the tape recorder and TV.
4. Turn on the devices and select the data broadcast source on the TV in the menu.

conclusions

Despite the formal compliance with the specification (20 Hz - 20 kHz), the VHS Hi-Fi band is not limited at all from above. It even calmly captured technological noise shaping above 30 kHz on SACD. Disappointing or not, I didn't notice any added analogue fat when recording to VHS. Timbrally and in other senses, everything remains in its place. Perhaps this happened because all my sources, from vinyl to the film receiver, are brought to approximately the same sound standard and do not oppose each other. And this Grundig GV-464 fits into it absolutely organically.

Vinyl record on VHS (Judy Collins - Colors Of The Day, LP 1972). The sample can be downloaded at:

SACD to VHS (The Pentangle, 1968/2001). A sample can be downloaded from: Vinyl record on VHS (Thompson Twins ‎– Into The Gap, LP 1984). A sample can be downloaded from: VHS Quiet Levels -40 dB to -70 dB (Sheffield Labs - A2TB Test Disc, CD 1994). The sample can be downloaded at: https://stereo.ru/up/files/audi...

Of course, the audio path of the GV-464 is somewhat noisier compared to a digital source, and 50 Hz background can be found there. But this is only on the graphs and below sanitary permissible levels. In real life, more noise in the room will be caused by the chattering of the VCR mechanics. At the beginning of recording, it is better to leave 10 seconds of empty space while the head unit is adjusted to the desired film tension, and only then send a signal with music. Otherwise, the first chords may be spoiled by noise. The only bottleneck of FM modulation is that it doesn't seem to like rapidly alternating high-frequency notes - trills. This rarely happens in music, but one of the technical test signals suddenly became overgrown with artifacts. And in other aspects, even in the more economical LP tape drive mode, I did not notice anything criminal for the quality of the audio recording. This means that you can manage to fit a musician’s entire discography onto one E-240 video cassette.

So for those who are afraid of computers and don’t believe in digitization, archiving other people’s SACDs and vinyl onto VHS is quite a workable idea. In addition, it is practically harmless to the wallet.

TV with built-in player

To turn on a TV with a built-in player, there is no need to use cables or additional equipment. To operate the device, you only need to pull out the disc tray, insert a movie and press the play button. The guide will help you decide how to connect a DVD to your TV. You can even connect old TVs (Samsung, Philips) to the new player.

After purchasing a DVD player, a completely logical question arises: how to connect the DVD to the TV. It may seem to many that there is nothing complicated here. However, as practice shows, connection problems arise frequently. As a result, the process of setting up the player takes a whole day.

Determining the available connectors

To understand how to connect a DVD to a TV, you need to examine both devices for available connectors. Here, a lot depends on the age of the equipment, so the connectors may differ significantly. Let's look at the most popular options:

1. HDMI. An ideal solution, especially if you have plasma. Provides image and sound transmission in the highest quality. When choosing this method, be sure to find a high-quality connecting cable. Priority is given to cable models 2.0 and higher, marked “High speed with Ethernet” and preferably branded products.

Connecting DVD

How to connect a DVD to a Samsung TV - we’ll look at all the methods and note the settings that need to be made. During the connection process, TV and DVD should not be connected to the mains.

This connector is present exclusively on modern device models. To connect, you will need to do the following:

• On the back of the TV we find the required port, it can be labeled HDMI In. On the DVD we find an identical connector labeled HDMI Out;
• connect using an HDMI cable. It is not included with the player, you will need to purchase it;
• in the TV settings you need to set the signal reception from the HDMI port;
• turn on the equipment and check that the connection is correct.

SCART

Rarely, but sometimes the player comes with a SCART cable. You can’t confuse it with another, since the plugs are quite impressive in size. Nothing else is required to connect. We find the corresponding connectors on both devices and use a wire to make the connection.

Please note that some TV models may have several SCART connectors. You need to select the option that is signed “In”.

With an RCA cable, also known as a “tulip”, it is extremely simple, everything matches its colors, you don’t need to invent or invent anything. First we connect the wire to the connectors on the DVD, and then we connect the TV in the same way. The only drawback of this method is that the image quality is not the highest. If you have a good modern TV at home, it is better to consider the methods presented above.

Component cable

In some modern DVD models you can see not three standard RCA connectors, but as many as five. This combination provides better sound and clearer images. The connection is carried out strictly by color. Possible problems during the DVD connection process

Even having figured out how to connect a new DVD to an LG TV, it is quite possible that you will have to face certain problems in the future.

1. Checking the power supply. If there is a separate outlet for the player, make sure there is voltage in it. Be sure to check the extension cord if it is used during the connection process. We inspect the plug and wire going to the device.
2. We decide on the channel. If the image does not appear on the screen, check all available channels and additional ones. We study the settings, it is quite possible that the desired signal reception mode is not turned on. By the way, you can look at the TV manual, you will definitely find the necessary tips there.
3. Cable. We check how correctly everything is connected, whether the color of the plug matches the connector. Also, the wire should not be stretched. Even if it is installed correctly, the picture may be noisy. If there is another adapter cable, try connecting it. It is quite possible that the plug has become unusable or the wire is defective.

If, after all the manipulations, the image still does not appear on the TV screen, it means there are technical problems with the DVD player. You need to visit a service center, where specialists will carry out diagnostics and, if necessary, repairs.

If after diagnostics it turns out that the DVD is in perfect order, but you cannot connect it, then it is advisable to involve specialists. Although this happens extremely rarely.

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When is VHS better than DVD?

I remember very well the gorgeous impression of “The Big Lebowski” on a licensed VHS cassette. It was played by my Panasonic NV-HP10 player, which had the Hi-Fi Stereo label on its face. Since then, I don't think I've heard such smooth, booming bass on digital editions of Lebowski that could cut through so realistically with Jeff's jangling keys. And yes, I never got used to the widescreen version of the film, which was made by cutting out the top and bottom of the open matte picture presented on VHS.

It also happens that the widescreen footage turns out to be less informative than the VHS version

The sound of the first DVDs did not please me at all, and this is not surprising. Compared to the full range (20 - 20,000 Hz) of the stereo path of a VCR, Dolby Digital essentially offered MP3 with a bitrate of 192 kbps. Plus we had to wait for a decent DVD player on which to listen to music. This only happened to me with the top-end Philips DVD 963 SA with an Analog Devices AD1955 audio chip and SACD support. When switching to more modern video formats in the form of the Dune media player, the idea of ​​a Blu-ray source with normal analog output was postponed for a long time until the announcement of Oppo components.

By the way, it was SACD that reminded me of the old sound of VHS Hi-Fi Stereo. In contrast, the CD did not play as softly and was more persistent at high frequencies. I already talked about comparison with DVD. Well, that same compact cassette that everyone carries around with today was not even close to VHS. Plus this noise in the pauses, in which the tails of the songs were drowned...

DVD/SACD player Philips DVD963SA

The Hi-Fi Stereo system appeared already in the 80s, much later than the announcement of the VHS format itself. Unlike standard mono audio, which was originally intended to have a linear track on tape at a speed of 2.3 cm/s, Hi-Fi Stereo was recorded along with the video signal on transverse tracks - between the luminance and chrominance frequencies. And the speed of data reading by the block of rotating heads was radically different - as much as 5 meters per second! And how was this audio information presented? Yes, just like a video image - with a frequency-modulated signal. Have you heard about FM broadcast and walkie-talkies? It's the same principle.

Technical frequencies in such a system are no longer counted in kilohertz, but in megahertz. FM (or FM – frequency modulation) refers to analog coding where an audio signal controls a carrier frequency. We can say that the description of a sound wave by a mathematical function is no longer a completely analogue procedure. Well, yes, an FM demodulator is not a needle that runs along a furrow and oscillates an electromagnetic circuit. But frequency modulation in VHS Hi-Fi Stereo is not “digital”, which deals with decoding based on the binary code 0 or 1.

The difference can be understood if you compare analog and digital walkie-talkies, or even radio - regular and satellite. They all use electromagnetic wave transmission, but the principle of working with sound is fundamentally different. In general, analog transmission is less protected from interference and data loss, but many users admit that voices sound more familiar over the old walkie-talkie. By the way, if we go further, we can call a CD an analog device. The binary code in it is formed not by some abstract “digits”, but by quite analog voltage levels. In short, all these “digital-analog” reflections can lead to madness. Let's talk about the good and the bad about VHS Hi-Fi Stereo.

SCART interface

SCART interface is the optimal solution. Using this cable will allow you to achieve the highest quality image. If this connector is not available, use a special adapter whose plug is inserted into the USB or RCA input.

How to connect a VCR to an old TV? As simple as possible. New TVs are not equipped with this interface, so you will have to spend time finding an adapter. Plus there may be compatibility issues.

If an adapter to RCA is used, a cable with two plugs (tulips) will be used. The VCR RF/ANT In connector is used to connect an antenna cable. Therefore, you can watch your favorite TV series, programs and films without any problems.

Support for flowers

You will get an unusual flower stand if you use approximately 15 pieces. We glue them together with special glue in the form of a ladder. We place one on top of the other with a long side edge. Can be connected in the shape of squares or rectangles. For greater originality, use your imagination. Next, cover the resulting new product with sticky paper or suitable wallpaper.

Common problems and ways to solve them

When connecting, problems may arise, for example, the plasma is not equipped with the appropriate connectors. In this case, the connection should be made through adapters. Just first you need to study what ports are available.

The TV device does not see the signal

This occurs for the following reasons:

• The TV panel is not configured or is incorrectly configured to receive a signal from the VCR;
• cables or ports are deformed;
• The plugs do not fit tightly into the connectors.

Make sure that the wires are intact and that the “tulips” fit tightly into the connectors. Having ruled out these problems and still not receiving a video display, check the settings of the TV receiver. If the video still does not start, replace the cables with new ones and make sure the ports are working properly.

Overdubbing audio from channels

If there are no problems with displaying video content, and the sound is reproduced not only from the broadcast source, but also in parallel from the TV channel, then the solution to the problem must be sought in the antenna, namely in its position. Data from a tape recorder is transmitted at low frequencies, so a working antenna may interfere. Change its position and the situation will change.

As you can see, there should be no difficulties when connecting and transmitting data from an old tape recorder to either an old TV or a new one. You only need to follow the color indicators when connecting using RCA ports or using adapters.

Interior Crochet Round floor mat made from video film Waste material

Do you love rugs and rugs as much as I do? Back in 2013, in “Present from Golubka” she showed grandma’s rugs in a new way https://stranamasterov.ru/node/522866?t=1711.

A few years ago I crocheted a large oval rug for the porch using single crochets. I used video cassette film as thread. I admit, I ran out of my tapes long ago. Friends and acquaintances provide materials. I killed two birds with one stone: I disposed of the garbage (nobody watches video for a long time) and a new part of the “interior”. Light stripes - I cut colored garbage bags.

It happens, but I couldn’t take a picture of this product.

This summer I held a “photo shoot” in “nature”

In addition to the large rug, two smaller ovals are connected - for the steps.

We actively use video film rugs in the summer kitchen,

in a cold corridor

I am often asked: “How many cassettes does it take to make 1 rug?” I can’t give a specific answer, because... different amounts of film are “wound” on the reels. The next photo confirms this.

I knit from three films. I put 3 “bobbins” on a long knitting needle. I place the knitting needle on an inverted stool. The bobbins unwind freely. My improvised machine.

Look at photo 12 - there is no hole in the bobbins. My son used to punch them

using a nail and hammer. Last time I drilled it with an electric drill. The photos are old, there are no new photos.

Once again, a general view of the porch.

Continuing the theme of plastic bottle caps. https://stranamasterov.ru/node/1151835 This is what a guardhouse looks like at a household waste landfill. The watchmen are creative, however.

How nice it is to sit down in the evening and crochet: All the pillows are decorated, The children have crocheted toys, And napkins for the table, A round rug on the floor.

Author of the poem"Handmade - Tatyana Kamennaya

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Cool! I knitted it from garbage bags, and from film - only flowerpots for flower pots, but thanks for the idea. One question: how do they behave in everyday life?

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Natalya, thank you for such a prompt comment. We use such rugs only outdoors, in unheated rooms. The large oval rug is 2 years old, the light stripes are a little dirty (this is normal). I wash it with a brush. The paint does not wash off. There are rugs that are 5 years old. They brightened, turned grey, changed color. The brown layer has partially crumbled. Not in the foreground are rectangular rugs, they are 5 years old - my mother knitted them. She knits weaker than me. They are exploited mercilessly, every day.

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Thanks for the answer. I went to pull out my cassettes. I already dissolved a couple two months ago for curtains in the hallway, now it will come to the others)))

Connection methods

There are many connection options, but some types of modern TVs are not equipped with the necessary ports. For example, the Samsung company has completely abandoned RCA outputs, and other TV models, such as Philips, Sony, etc., continue to use a large number of outputs, including “tulip”.

RCA (tulip)

In frequent cases, old cassette players and televisions are equipped only with these connectors; modern televisions may not have this port, so you will have to use adapters.

Connecting a tape recorder via RCA is as follows:

1. Insert the yellow plug into the Video OUT port on the VCR, and connect the other end into the same-colored port on the TV called Video 1 or 2.
2. Connect the red and white limit switches to the audio transmission toggle switch, then turn on the devices and press the Play button on the player.
3. On the television control panel, turn on AV, if the Menu is displayed, then the connection is correct.
4. Reboot your device to save the settings, insert the cassette and enjoy the video.

SCART

This port allows you to output images and sound effects in quite decent quality, but just like the “tulip”, it is outdated, and you can rarely find this port on a modern TV, so SCART-RCA or SCART-USB adapters are often used.

The equipment is connected as follows:

1. Connect the SCART cord to the sockets of the tape recorder and TV. If using an adapter on the TV panel, connect the plug to RCA or USB.
2. Insert the video cassette, and in the TV settings, specify the signal source - RCA, SCART or USB.
3. The contents of the video tape should open on the TV screen. If this happens, then the connection was successful.

If unsuccessful, disconnect the equipment from the network, then try connecting again, insert a video cassette and configure additional functions to improve image and sound quality.

Coaxial cable

This is a telecommunications wire that allows the transmission of multiple high-quality signals. Suitable for most TVs such as Samsung, LG and Sony.

To connect, follow the instructions:

1. Connect the plug to the player’s port called RF/Coax Out, and the other to the TV’s RF/Coax In connector.
2. Turn on the equipment and press the Play button, through the TV remote control menu, start searching for a channel.
3. After finding the reception frequency of the tape recorder, save it under any convenient number, this will help avoid the need to reconnect the player.
4. Insert a cassette and adjust the audio quality and image contrast.

The disadvantage of this connection is the periodic failure of the channel, since old equipment has “broken” ports, so the signal is often received incorrectly. If this happens quite often, you should replace the connectors with new ones.

S-Video

This connection requires an additional adapter, since the end of the player is connected to the output of the antenna port, the plugs themselves have a color scheme, which will make the installation easier.

The connection is made according to the following rules:

1. Insert the colored plugs into the player, making sure the connectors are correct. Connect the other ends to the S-Video adapter.
2. Connect the main plug of the adapter to the antenna output, then go to the main menu and press AV; on new TVs, the name of the player will be written “S-Video Out”.
3. The name of the VCR will appear on the screen. After that, insert the cassette and check if everything works properly.

After installation, disconnect the equipment from the network for a few minutes, after turning it on, configure the necessary data (sound signal and image). This cable is considered the best, because the transmission of video signals and sound effects are more powerful.

What can you make from an old VCR?

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JUST TO TAKE SOMETHING OFF!

So I thought that at the end he would say amen.

Where did I say amen at the end?

What are you extinguishing with?