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    Dec 7, 2007, 05:54 PM
    Connecting DVD to TV through DISH receiver
    Can't quite get this done. Have 3 connections (yellow, red, white) on DISH receiver to match up to DVD similars, then I turn on DVD player and it seems to be running, but no picture or sound on TV from DVD... the satellite station just continues to play. Do I need RF modulator?:confused:
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    Dec 7, 2007, 06:05 PM
    If TV only has F-Fitting(coax) and DVD doesn't have a Cable output, you will need a Modulator. The ones that convert Compostie(red,white,yellow)to Channel 3 or 4.
    I sometimes get one (RCA) from dollar store for about $12, you shouldn't have to pay more than 20.
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    Dec 7, 2007, 06:18 PM
    Would I need to connect anything to TV if I'm hooking up through DISH receiver? Said receiver has all the proper connections, i.e. yellow, red, white, as does the DVD player.
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    Dec 8, 2007, 07:59 AM
    What kind of Input does Receiver have? It is looking like the Modulator may be the answer.
    If you have an input on the receiver, try it.
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    Dec 8, 2007, 02:25 PM
    From all that I have read in the last day or two, apparently the dvd player cannot be run through the receiver. I need either a newer TV that has S connection or RCA connections, or an RF modulator with these connections. Correct me if I'm mistaken. Thanks.
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    Dec 8, 2007, 06:57 PM
    Sounds correct, cheapest solution is $12 modulator. Maybe Santa will get That Plasma or LCD you've been lookin' at? Good Luck, Got an old VCR?
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    Dec 8, 2007, 07:09 PM
    Picked up a modulator for about $6 when ultimate electronics closed its doors and it does the job fine with an older TV in a room not used much... but I think some ran pricier than this (radio shack was like $25 if I remember right) so shop around. Anyway, it was cheap fix to use a TV that we already owned.
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