How to Connect a TV to a DVD Player Without A/V Jacks

PDF download Download Article
PDF download Download Article

If you have an old TV but want to watch DVDs, you may have difficulty hooking up your DVD player. Most DVD players have a yellow RCA video output (called composite video) and an s-video output. Many older TVs just have a coaxial cable input.

Steps

PDF download Download Article
  1. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/00\/Connect-a-TV-to-a-DVD-Player-Without-A_V-Jacks-Step-1-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Connect-a-TV-to-a-DVD-Player-Without-A_V-Jacks-Step-1-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/00\/Connect-a-TV-to-a-DVD-Player-Without-A_V-Jacks-Step-1-Version-2.jpg\/aid6695-v4-728px-Connect-a-TV-to-a-DVD-Player-Without-A_V-Jacks-Step-1-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":334,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":529,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    This device will convert the output of your DVD player into a signal that can travel over the coaxial cable. Such cables can be found at Radio Shack or on eBay.
  2. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/e2\/Connect-a-TV-to-a-DVD-Player-Without-A_V-Jacks-Step-2-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Connect-a-TV-to-a-DVD-Player-Without-A_V-Jacks-Step-2-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/e2\/Connect-a-TV-to-a-DVD-Player-Without-A_V-Jacks-Step-2-Version-2.jpg\/aid6695-v4-728px-Connect-a-TV-to-a-DVD-Player-Without-A_V-Jacks-Step-2-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":334,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":529,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Advertisement
  3. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/38\/Connect-a-TV-to-a-DVD-Player-Without-A_V-Jacks-Step-3-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Connect-a-TV-to-a-DVD-Player-Without-A_V-Jacks-Step-3-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/38\/Connect-a-TV-to-a-DVD-Player-Without-A_V-Jacks-Step-3-Version-2.jpg\/aid6695-v4-728px-Connect-a-TV-to-a-DVD-Player-Without-A_V-Jacks-Step-3-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":334,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":529,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
  4. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/6f\/Connect-a-TV-to-a-DVD-Player-Without-A_V-Jacks-Step-4-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Connect-a-TV-to-a-DVD-Player-Without-A_V-Jacks-Step-4-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/6\/6f\/Connect-a-TV-to-a-DVD-Player-Without-A_V-Jacks-Step-4-Version-2.jpg\/aid6695-v4-728px-Connect-a-TV-to-a-DVD-Player-Without-A_V-Jacks-Step-4-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":334,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":529,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    5. Advertisement

Community Q&A

Search
Add New Question
  • Question
    How can I hook up a basic DVD player to a smartTV?
    Community Answer
    Look for an HDMI plug port on both units. If none exist, look for an Svideo plug and an audio (earplug or headphone) jack and connect them both to the TV. If your DVD player has a coax cable connector, that can also be used.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
    Thank you for your feedback.
    If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 5 Helpful 11
Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit
      Advertisement

      Tips

      • While it is often possible to connect a composite output from the DVD player to your VCR, and then your VCR to your TV via coaxial cable, the image will often be distorted. This happens because of copy protection (designed to keep you from recording the DVD onto a videotape using the VCR.) However, it is possible that by using an RF modulator, you can stabilize the video and record the DVD to VHS.
        Thanks
      Submit a Tip
      All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published
      Submit
      Thanks for submitting a tip for review!
      Advertisement

      You Might Also Like

      How to
      Exercise While Watching TV
      How to
      Wall Mount a Plasma TV
      How to
      Make a TV Antenna with a Potato
      How to
      Connect PC to TV
      How to
      Connect Coaxial Cable Connectors
      How to Connect Your PC to an LG Smart TV: 3 Easy Methods
      How to Connect your Samsung TV to the Internet: Quickstart Guide
      How to
      Hook Up a VCR to a TV
      How to Set Up Your Roku Player and Connect it to a TV
      Connect a Fire Stick to Wi-Fi With or Without a Remote
      How to
      Hook Up a Laptop to a TV
      How to Connect Any Phone to Your TV via USB
      A Guide to Connecting a DVD Player to an LG Smart TV
      4 Steps to Connect a DVD Player to a Samsung TV
      Advertisement

      About This Article

      In other languages
      Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 150,141 times.

      Is this article up to date?

      Advertisement