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crystalc99 · Dec 25, 2006, 01:55 AM

Hello. I just got a new DVD player and I need some help connecting it.
I already had my TV connected to a Dish Network DVR receiver. My TV is older and only has one cable connection on the back of it, which the Dish Network receiver is connected to.
When I got my DVD player, I was under the impression that I could easily hook the DVD player directly to the audio/video jacks on the back of the Dish Network receiver. I tried this my connecting the audio/video out from the DVD player into the audio/video in on the Dish Network receiver. I thought that I could use the TV/Video button on the Dish Network remote to switch from TV to DVD mode. This did not work at all. No audio or video from DVD player.
I also tried the same with the S-Video connections on the back of the DVD player and Dish Network receiver.
Can I hook my DVD player directly to my Dish Network receiver? What am I doing wrong? Please help.
Thank you!

tallguy · Jan 3, 2007, 08:06 AM

Oftentimes some of the capabilities of these cable or sat receivers are disabled. You can try calling your service provider and asking.

Otherwise, you could buy a switcher. You can connect 2-4 components to the switcher and then connect it's output to the TV. If you truly have an old TV with only a screw-type RF cable connector and not even the red/white/yellow plugs for audio/video input, you should also buy an RF modulator. Ideally, buy something that combines these two items, such as the Magnavox M61151, which is less then $29 at Amazon

Also, you could buy a new TV. It sounds like you use it a lot, so it would be worthwhile. You can put the old one in your bedroom or office.