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| 716.1 | | BUSY::SLABOUNTY | HereComesTrouble&ItLooksLikeFun | Wed Jan 15 1992 12:15 | 7 |
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Why do you have to unplug the VCR? The Nintendo deck I have has
a connector with 2 outlets ... one to plug the VCR or cable box
into and the other to plug/screw into the back of the TV. And I
don't notice any degrading of the picture.
GTI
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| 716.2 | | AKOCOA::SALLOWAY | You'll See Perpetual Change | Wed Jan 15 1992 16:13 | 20 |
| I think the basenoter is using the AUDIO/VIDEO cords, which do provide
better resolution, but do not provide the 'pass-thru' capability of the
RF connector I think you were talking about.
If you NEVER want to change wires, you have two choices:
- Use the RF connector into the TV. Plug the antenna or cable or
VCR cord, whatever is going into the TV now, into the little box. Whne
the NES is off, the antenna/cable/VCR will pass-thru, as if it wasn't
even there.
- If you want to use the AUDIO/VIDEO connectors, you can either us
the RF connector for the VCR, and keep them into your TV permanently,
or plug the AUDIO/VIDEO connectors into your VCR directly. You will
have to turn on your VCR whenever you play NES, and you won't be able
to record at the same time, but you will have better resolution.
Unless you have a big expensive TV, I would probably opt for the
former.
Cheers, -Brian
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| 716.3 | Just need new A/V cables? | ASDG::SBILL | | Thu Jan 16 1992 08:02 | 11 |
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I have been using the A/V cables (not the RF) for the VCR going into
the TV. When I want to play my NES I unplug the cables from the VCR and
plug them into the NES. I wouldn't mind turning on the VCR in order to
play the NES. I'll take a look at the manual and see if the setup from
-.1 will work. If it will, all I'll need is another set of A/V cables
right? Does anybody else besides Radio Shank sell them?
Thanks for the input,
Steve B.
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| 716.4 | | NEWOA::DALLISON | Der Tartmeister | Thu Jan 16 1992 08:32 | 10 |
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I don't know about the US, but here in the UK its possible to have the
set up (described in -1) without any extra cables at all. It describes
how to do this in the booklet.
I have mine done like that at home - if I can remember, I'll post the
cabling setup here tomorrow.
-Tony
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| 716.5 | Lots of stores have 'em. | DEMON::CHALMERS | Ski or die... | Thu Jan 16 1992 10:08 | 10 |
| re:.3
The video section of some department & appliance stores (Lechmere's,
Bradlee's, Sears, etc.) as well as some larger hardware homecenters
(HQ, Home Depot, etc.) usually carry an array of video components
such as splitters, switches, cables, etc. Don't know how price or
quality compare to Radio Shack, though...
Good luck
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| 716.6 | | AKOCOA::SALLOWAY | You'll See Perpetual Change | Thu Jan 16 1992 12:22 | 9 |
| A/V cables are available wherever VCRs are sold. But you should have
got a set w/your VCR, and I know the NES came with a set, so there's
two right there. If you only have one cord (2 plugs on each end) you'll
need another, about $5-10 for good quality 6-footers.
BTW, the Super NES comes with 3 plugged A/V cords, so you can plug the
Left/Right stereo sound into your receiver or stereo TV.
Cheers, -Brian
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| 716.7 | I cannibalized the Nintendo A/V cord... | ASDG::SBILL | | Thu Jan 16 1992 15:38 | 12 |
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I am using both cords for the VCR. For some reason, the VCR came with
cords for the speakers only. So I use those for the speakers and the
one that came with the nintendo for the video (with the red one hanging
in the air). I guess my problem would be solved if I could get a
"single" cord for the VCR video jack and use the one that came with the
nintendo for the nintendo. I use a "loop" setup so that I can record
one program while I am whatching another (avoids arguments) but it does
kind of complicate things.
Steve B.
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