Hey, all. Trying to hook up a TV (non-HD), cable box, DVR, and surround receiver. Anyone care to take a stab at helping a semi-competent guy out?
I've got a Toshiba TV (CZ32V51). It's got coax input, one set of composite outputs, two composite inputs (VIDEO 1 & VIDEO 2), and an S-Video input.
CableVision iO Digital Cable coming in through a Cable Box (Explorer
4200). It's got coax output, one set of composite outputs, and one S-Video output.Panasonic DVR (DMR-ES30V). Two sets of composite outputs (one DVD OUT and one DVD/VHS COMBINED OUT), one S-Video output, two composite inputs & two S-Video inputs (IN1 & IN2), coax in and coax out.
And a Sony surround receiver (STR-V220). It's got no video outputs of any kind. It does have TV/SAT, CD, and TAPE/MD inputs, and VIDEO inputs and outputs.
I've tried a few different set-ups and each usually leaves me with one problem. Either I have no surround, or no picture, or it records static, or something else isn't quite right. I come close, but I don't nail it. A couple notes: I plan on using the DVR both for watching/recording on both VHS and DVD. Also, I don't have an S-Video cable, but I could afford one if I need one for some reason. Two would be pushing it.
Additionally, I've got a Gamecube, but I've got no problems with its arrangement. It's presently sending video through the TV's VIDEO 1 input and audio through the surround receiver's TAPE/MD inputs. That arrangement poses no problems so I'm hoping I can work around it.
Any pointers would be much appreciated!