Problems with my new LCD tv

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stinkynuts

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I just bought a Samsung 32 inch tv. The TV can display colours (they show in the menu and on the test screen). However, when I hook up my DVD player with the component cables, the picture is all pink with checkers.

The DVD player is fine. Could it be the component cables? Any advice would be appreciated.
 
Sounds like you have the component cables mixed up. Make sure each coloured connector attaches to the corresponding colour on your TV and DVD player. If possible, just use HDMI cables if your DVD player has the output.
 
yeah, you might have the cables mixed up. Make sure you have colour for colour plugged in correctly.

Depending on your tv, you might have to use the setup screen on the tv to tell it to use the component video input on that number. Typically, flat panel tvs have multiple inputs: 1 2 3 4 and some allow you to program which is which. For eg: input 1: component/HDMI/Analog etc.

Also, do you have it hooked up through an AV receiver?

and yes, it could be the cables......
(and HDMI will give you a MUCH better picture than component)
 
tboy said:
yeah, you might have the cables mixed up. Make sure you have colour for colour plugged in correctly.

Depending on your tv, you might have to use the setup screen on the tv to tell it to use the component video input on that number. Typically, flat panel tvs have multiple inputs: 1 2 3 4 and some allow you to program which is which. For eg: input 1: component/HDMI/Analog etc.

Also, do you have it hooked up through an AV receiver?

and yes, it could be the cables......
(and HDMI will give you a MUCH better picture than component)
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I don't have the cables mixed up, they are in the right order. I tried different combinations as well, and still nothing. I tried the audio cables (red, white, yellow), and plugged them into the audio outlets on the TV and DVD player. I got the same result. I don't have an AV receiver. My DVD player doesn't support HDMI.
 
Check your setup menu within the DVD player for somethign to do with the video output settings. My friend had a player that had a blue tinge to everything unless he adjusted one of the settings.. sorry, I forget what it was specifically.
 
browsing said:
Will it show your regular TV with it's tuner?
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Yes, If I attach an antenna to the cable outlet, I get a weak reception for only two channels. The pictures are not very clear, but they do have colour.

I have a very cheap and old DVD player. It works fine on my old tv, so it should work fine on this one too, right?
 
I had a nightmare trying to get my dvd player connected to my LCD TV you have to get the right components connected you might need to take a step back and go at it with fresh eyes.

also make sure the right in and out cables are in the right spots. Good Luck To you.
 
Try different cable.
 
thundarr said:
Try a different player and/or cables. Does your LCD have an HDMI input?
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Yes it does. I don't have another player. I can use my VCR without any problems. Only the DVD is having problems, which is not defective.
 
stinkynuts said:
I can use my VCR without any problems. Only the DVD is having problems, which is not defective.
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You managed to connect BOTH your VCR and DVD recorder to your new HD LCD TV? Wow, that is amazing! I did the same thing but BOTH the VCR and DVC can only PLAY but not RECORD. I CANNOT RECORD!
 
OK, problem solved. I had to to go the menu in the DVD player and for Video, I had to choose component. Thanks for the advice guys!
 
Rockslinger said:
You managed to connect BOTH your VCR and DVD recorder to your new HD LCD TV? Wow, that is amazing! I did the same thing but BOTH the VCR and DVC can only PLAY but not RECORD. I CANNOT RECORD!
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Rock: you can't record unless they have some sort of input from FTA or from cable....(which has zero to do with the TV).......

Glad we could help Stinky....I had the right advice, wrong component though. Odd that the DVD had selectable outputs. Never heard of that before. Most just send the signal to ALL outputs and whichever you connect, you get the signal.......

BTW: you can get an upconverting DVD for less than 80 bucks now. IMO it is only very slightly less than a BLu Ray and you will be BLOWN away with the results....might be time to get one.......
 
tboy said:
you can get an upconverting DVD for less than 80 bucks now. IMO it is only very slightly less than a BLu Ray and you will be BLOWN away with the results...
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Are you sure? I started a thread on "upconverting" a while back and the feedback from the guys (no girls, darn it) is that it is only marginally better.

On a separate but related note, I noticed that the pics on my photo CD seem brighter and clearer when played back on my HD TV instead of my old analogue TV.
 
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