help needed connecting vcr/dvd player to tv

[rosijayne]

Hi

I recently toyed with the idea of changing my old videos to dvd's and was tempted to buy a kit to do it.  Instead I bought a vhs/dvd combination unit ( second hand ) thinking this might be the easiest option, but now I'm not so sure....   I had to download the manual from the internet, but I am so confused with what leads it needs, as the unit only came with remote control and power lead.  I also have a youview box where the tv aerial is plugged into.  I don't want to record anything on the video, just literally, transfer video to dvd.
Please could somebody explain in the simplest terms what else I need.  The vcr unit has an hdmi slot, and is a Panasonic, if that's any help.
Simple explanations only please

Many thanks

Gill

[ScouseBoy]

You need  a connecting lead   long enough   to reach between your two units.

How old is your TV   screen?    Is it  a relatively new flat screen?

[ScouseBoy]

Depending on the age  of each piece  of equipment,   you may  need  21 pin Scart  connectors.

[rosijayne]

TV is about five years old and a flat screen.  Not sure about the age of the vhs/dvd unit, seems to be in good condition.

I have a scart lead which has two ends, if that makes any sense!

Gill

[groom]

Are you saying that it is one unit for transferring tapes to DVDs? If so, it probably works independently. We had one at school when I was teaching and all we did was put the tape in, put the blank dvd in and press record. It wasn't connected up to anything else. From what I remember it was quite slow i.e, if you were transferring a film that lasted 90 minutes, thats how long it took to record. You only need to connect it to a tv if you want to watch it.

[rosijayne]

Thanks groom, yes it is one unit for both. I thought i might need on screen instructions to record a disc?

 Gill

[KGarrad]

What output ports are on the back of the vhs/dvd unit?

And what input ports are available on the TV?

I would try the following, in this order:

1. HDMI
2. Scart
3. RGB

You need the same type of port on both the vhs/dvd and the tv.

[rosijayne]

Hi
It has hdmi and scart on both tv and video.
Not sure what RGB is though?

Gill

[KGarrad]

RGB are the separate phono-jack leads, usually coloured red, white or yellow.

Don't worry about them, just go for HDMI if you have such a lead, or Scart if you haven't.
(HDMI leads can be expensive!)