video input to vcr

[slimey]

jvc vcr will play vhs tapes fine, but I can't successfully connect dvd or Wii to the vcr to get the signal delivered to tv.

tv and vcr each set to channel 4 signal
tv/video switch on remote gets me only a blue screen.
What am I screwing up?

[slimey]

Don't set the vcr channel to '4'. Set it to 'AUX' between channel 99 and 2.

[jagabo]

What kind of cabling are you using? "Channel 4" only applies to cable coax. If you are using composite (yellow, red, white RCA connectors) or s-video (4 pin DIN + red and white RCA connectors) cable you want to use one of the "video" sources on the TV.

[KCinLA]

This sounds like a problem I read about quite awhile ago, but I just found the page that has the information that describes the problem you might be having and a solution. For this specific problem here's the essential information:

[3.2.1] Will I have problems connecting my VCR between my TV and my DVD player?
http://dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html#3.2.1

It's not a good idea to route the video from your DVD player through your VCR. Most movies use Macrovision protection (see 1.11 { http://dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html#1.11 } ), which affects VCRs and causes problems such as a repeated darkening and lightening of the picture. If your TV doesn't have a direct video input, you may need a separate RF converter (see 3.2 { http://dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html#3.2 } ). Or better yet, get a new TV with direct video inputs.

You may also have problems with a TV/VCR combo, since many of them route the video input through the VCR circuitry. The best solution is to get a box to strip Macrovision (see 1.11 { http://dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html#1.11 } ).