DVD player

[The Hunter]

Ok folks i finally made the move from a vcr to dvd player, my tv is an old one, so I had to run the dvd through the vcr, and to the tv. The problem is that the picture is going through stages of fading. IE the brightness goes up and down while the dvd is plaving. What i was wondering is, could it be from a dirty disk, or could the machine be dirty? It was set up in the store, and probably used as a demo.

[cpugeniusmv]

because DVDs are digital...i doubt it's because of a dirty disk, or dirty lense....

the inputs or outputs on either the dvd player or vcr could be the problem.

[The Hunter]

I can switch the inputs on the vcr, as its a commercial one, what i am thinking is to just get another tv with the proper outputs. Although a local tec says he hooks them up this way all the time, and has no problems. hang on and i will the inputs on the vcr.

[The Hunter]

Note, no change, and the cables test good, and the dvd player is new.

[mp3vampire]

The problem is that the picture is going through stages of fading. IE the brightness goes up and down while the dvd is plaving. What i was wondering is, could it be from a dirty disk, or could the machine be dirty? It was set up in the store, and probably used as a demo.

This is being caused by Macrovision protection, this is an old Hardware method of protection that will cause the image to change and adjust. Unless your VCR has a remodulator in it to resyncronise the signle from the DVD player the picture is going to be funny. The TV probable has a remodulator in it thats is way you havn't noticed the problem with the singal from VCR.

The DVD PLayer with either have to be plug directly into the TV, or you will have to get a remodulation BOX from an electronics store. I do beleave in some locations in the United States they are illegal as they allow you to copy Movies to Tapes from either VCR or DVD

[The Hunter]

Well if that is what is needed, i can get one, as a local tec said he can get one for $50 Canadian. We had been discussing this earlier, but he had never run into a problem where he needed one. I am still pondering a new tv, but the modulator box sounds like it might be a handy little gadget.
I bet if i use an older model vcr it just might work.

[SutterKayn]

Go to WalMart (shudder) or Cdn Tire plop down $30 bucks and get the modulator. Works perfectly.

[The Hunter]

Or possibly, as i was just thinking( scary thought) i just finished rebuilding a very old Electrohome vcr, and that probably is old enough to serve the purpose. Hey i want the vcr inline if you know what i mean. If i have to it will be CTC.

[shawners]

Buy a new TV.. WALMART 137 dollars for 27INCH.. CIRCUIT city had 32in for 199. I dont know if the sale is going on but their are others and stuff=)

[The Hunter]

That i could, but i dont have a lot of money to throw around, and i want to have the vcr inline for a reason. LOL. Hence the thought of using the older model with the modulator to boost the signal. To be honest it was such a long time since i delt with a similar problem, i actually forgot about when it was a major concern to protect video tapes.

[CompuGeek]

That i could, but i dont have a lot of money to throw around, and i want to have the vcr inline for a reason. LOL. Hence the thought of using the older model with the modulator to boost the signal. To be honest it was such a long time since i delt with a similar problem, i actually forgot about when it was a major concern to protect video tapes.

They sell the RF Modulator you need cheap at Radio Shack.

:sw

[The Hunter]

Im going to pick one up today, and see how it works tonight. i will get back to you folks and let you know if things work out.

[Undying Wizard NHD]

a RF modulator is for sure wht u need, I have one for sale for $10, its the $35 one tht radio shack has( its alittle under 2 years old but is just like new and hasent been used for a few mounths)


not a site for sales so PM me if u want it

[The Hunter]

Thanks, but we are a long ways apart, and Radio Shack is getting a visit from me today.

[shawners]

you can put a TV in layaway =) Thats how i bought expensive stuff before at wal-mart. We bought our new house earlier this year and we were strapped for cash. We had to buy appliances and all sorts so we put things we needed for the house in layaway.