how do I connect to a scientific atlantic explorer 4250hdc cable box? I cannot get a signal to the extra television.
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Possibly a dumb question but is the same channel number assigned on the RF Link transmitter and receiver?
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Thanks to all of you for taking the time to help me get this straight. After reading your answers and putting it all together (slowly but surely) I've finally got this working! How wonderful of you all to take the time to get Deta and I pointed in the right direction.
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Deta, Think of that IR Mouse as your cable boxs' remote control. It has to be aimed at the same spot as your remote control. When you use your remote, you should notice a light blink when you press a button on the remote. Typically the spot to aim at is with in an inch of that blinking light. The original RF Links look like the picture above - a 3" UHF antenna mounted on a swivel on the right side of the box. The newer versions don't have that antenna, maybe it's internal. You may have problems using your remote if you mix an old and a new box. The video may work, but the remote control may not. I'm trying to get that combination to work right now - not having much luck. Deta, Think of that IR Mouse as your cable boxs' remote control. It has to be aimed at the same spot as your remote control. When you use your remote, you should notice a light blink when you press a button on the remote. Typically the spot to aim at is with in an inch of that blinking light. The original RF Links look like the picture above - a 3" UHF antenna mounted on a swivel on the right side of the box. The newer versions don't have that antenna, maybe it's internal. You may have problems using your remote if you mix an old and a new box. The video may work, but the remote... » Read More Deta, Think of that IR Mouse as your cable boxs' remote control. It has to be aimed at the same spot as your remote control. When you use your remote, you should notice a light blink when you press a button on the remote. Typically the spot to aim at is with in an inch of that blinking light. The original RF Links look like the picture above - a 3" UHF antenna mounted on a swivel on the right side of the box. The newer versions don't have that antenna, maybe it's internal. You may have problems using your remote if you mix an old and a new box. The video may work, but the remote control may not. I'm trying to get that combination to work right now - not having much luck. « Show Less
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The blinking light that I referred to will usually be next to the channel display on your cable box.dm
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Same answer as W. Terrell and McGilly. For Mr. Schnuckel, there are buttons on top of the receiver and transmitter that are selectable by the user. By pressing each it will light up so you will know which frequency you are on. You should match the frequency on each unit.
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I googled the box, looked at the pdf file. There are 3 outputs on the back, vetically stacked, top white(audio), next down is Red(audio), the bottom one is Yellow (video).Connect these to your RF link unit, color to color, if you will.I do not know if you will have to adjust any internal 425hdc menu settings.
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Deta, I'll need more info about what you've done so far. I have to assume that you've followed the instructions that came with the RF Link - if you've wired up the transmitter at your cable box and the receiver to your extra T,V, making sure that you've got the red, white, and yellow cables going to the same colored connectors on the box and TV and the RF Link isn't defective, then you may have too much distance between the cable box and the extra TV. 50-75ft is a good distance. You also want to make sure that there is no large metal object (refrigerator, metal cabinet) in the DIRECT path between the 2 link boxes. Next the 4 buttons on each link box - I set the link transmitter arbitrarily on #1, then at the tv link, push the button to scroll thru 1,2,3,4. Some transmitters also have a small 4 position slide switch on the rear. Do the same scroll excercize. Most problems are either crossing wires (red to white, yellow to red etc) or too much distance between between the links. Hooking up the links is no different than hooking up a VCR or DVD player - just think of the link transmitter to be the TV to the cable box, and the link receiver as a VCR hooked up to the remote TV. Good Luck Den M.
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It's in our camper as well. Just at a place w/cable hook ups and tried it. Seemed to only pick up the analog channels but I'm not totally sure I'm doing it right!
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I found that plugging the unit into a power strip on the same outlet as the cable box was a problem. A different electrical outlet solved the issue.
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Just had the same issue. I tried using you it with my ATV and the tv would say no signal when hooked up to both devices.
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The following assumes that the "coax" is connected to an antenna (eg, rabbit ears); if it is connected to a cable box, I'm not sure how to proceed, since my cable box does not put out HD, so I use the RCA cables (red, white, yellow) to connect from back of cable box to TV's similarly colored plug-receptors) and choose "AV" (Audio/Video) in step #1 (see next). 1) If the coax comes from an antenna, be sure you have chosen the "INPUT" as "TV", not "AV". ie, on the remote control, press the "SOURCE" button (upper left to the cursor keys -- which are the L,R, Up, Down keys surrounding the "OK" key: See pg 9 of (my) manual); then use the cursor keys UP and DOWN to select "TV", then press "OK" in center of cursor key layout. 2) If you have not yet scanned for your local stations (or if you want to do so again): Press "MENU" key on the remote (upper right to cursor keys), then press DOWN cursor key twice to get to "TV", then press the Right cursor key once, then Down once to get to Channel Scan, then RIGHT to initiate channel scan. It will take 4-5 min to scan for stations strong enough to be received. Once this is done, it will return to normal operation, or you can press Menu several times to return. 3) If you still do not get any channels (and assuming you are living within 10 miles of stations), problem may be with TV. If things are now working, remove undesired channels (p16: Menu, down x2, right x1, down x2, right) and you are set. Hope that helps!
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You cannot connect those without a conversion. Maybe think about getting a newer TV... Even a cheap used one off craiggs list. Or maybe use a VCR to convert to the "threaded coaxial"
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We also have cable, we had to have a small cable connector box in the cabinet above. You might need to call your cable co to ask them if this is what you need also...
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I'm afraid I am also stumped getting a signal to the TV. Currently I'm settling for VGA and audio to the high definition TV. The definition on more recent videos is quite good with this hookup. From the information from my graphics card coupled with the TV manual, the hookup is not simple. Sorry.
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Tom, Like you, have a Samsung HD cable box from TW. Connected HDMI to my Pioneer Plasma. Problem I am having is when changing HD channels picture is scrambling for about 5-10 secs before coming in. Analog stations change without a problem, just in HD. I switched out the box twice, same problem. Had a techinician come over, he switched out the box again, same problem. Put the component connection and works fine. Tells me it's the monitor. Pioneer says that's ridiculous, it's the cable box. I have been reading numerous threads about this problem. It's the TW cable box, it does not have the proper software to support HDMI. You have to call TW up and complain and see if they will fix the problem. R
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The TV only comes with an A/V cable (three RCA ends - Video, Left & Right Audio) and a 120 VAC power cord. To get the best performance (HD) you will need an HDMI cable for receiving HD Television from what ever receiver your using. First determine that your cable or satellite receiver box have HDMI outputs, most newer boxes have them, if not time to upgrade your receiver. If you are using an Over The Air antenna, you will need to supply a 75 ohm coax cable with F type cable ends. Note using A/V or 75 ohm cables to hook up your receiver to the TV does not allow full HD reception, this can only be achieved by using a HDMI cable. Good Luck . . . The TV only comes with an A/V cable (three RCA ends - Video, Left & Right Audio) and a 120 VAC power cord. To get the best performance (HD) you will need an HDMI cable for receiving HD Television from what ever receiver your using. First determine that your cable or satellite receiver box have HDMI outputs, most newer boxes have them, if not time to upgrade your receiver. If you are using an Over The Air antenna, you will need to supply a 75 ohm coax cable with F type cable ends. Note using A/V or 75 ohm cables to hook up your receiver to the TV does not allow full HD reception, this can... » Read More The TV only comes with an A/V cable (three RCA ends - Video, Left & Right Audio) and a 120 VAC power cord. To get the best performance (HD) you will need an HDMI cable for receiving HD Television from what ever receiver your using. First determine that your cable or satellite receiver box have HDMI outputs, most newer boxes have them, if not time to upgrade your receiver. If you are using an Over The Air antenna, you will need to supply a 75 ohm coax cable with F type cable ends. Note using A/V or 75 ohm cables to hook up your receiver to the TV does not allow full HD reception, this can only be achieved by using a HDMI cable. Good Luck . . . « Show Less
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I have the Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD hi-def DVR box with HDMI connection from Time Warner and the remote works perfectly with it. I run the HDMI thru my receiver and I have HDMI from receiver to TV. All I have to do is push one button "watch TV" and all devices turn on. It's great!
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I had this problem, too. But the manual should state "if the television's POWER is plugged into the back of the cable box." Alas, the TV is three-pronged and the cable box only has a two-prong outlet. I used the function on the cable remote to accomplish this, it's just a little slow to react.
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Just hook the cable to the back of your tv where your tv in cable goes. That's it. I had no luck receiving any stations. I think I'm too far away from any signal towers.
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Dear Mary O.. One more thing I forgot to mention, if your cable box is connected via an HDMI cable make sure you pick HDMI for an input, not CABLE as these are two different connectors..
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Anyone else come up with a solution for computer connection to this plasma?
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Sorry about the delay. Yea this is a problem because the chair has analog outputs and most televisions now only accept HDMI cables. I don't remember exactly how I did it but it involved adapters. Good luck. BTW there are other people out there with the same issue look at the other questions/answers. A little tricky but it can be done.
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Hello Synquetta,Check the side or back of your TV, if it has "HDMI" then you can connect it.Hope it helps.Erik