my matsu vcr records all channels like ch1 ch2 itv bbc1and 2 and ch5 but not freeview screen is blue even when i use av

ann munday twickenham uk, January 2005

you need to plug VCR into freeview box. This means box must have socket/connection for TV and one other machine (ie. scart socket)
then select whichever channel on VCR that gives you freeview picture
Using freeview remote select channel you want
Then set video making sure channel is the one with freeview on
now turn TV off and video BUT not freeview box
Turn TV back on
You can now use TV and video normally, but cannot use freeview until program has recorded.
Freeview box should not be turned off or channels changed on it until program has videoed

dan, April 2007

I rarely deal with Matsui equipment but the connection should be Scart Socket (sometimes marked VCR) on Digibox to Scart (AV-Input) on VCR. Make sure both scart plugs are pushed in firmly. Select AV with your video remote and record.

So, if that doesn't seem to work....first, if there are two scart sockets on the VCR, check that it's an AV "INPUT"/Output socket you connect to, as sometimes when there are two scart sockets, one of two maybe just an "Output".

Otherwise, check Video Output setting in the Digibox menu and try switching it to "Video" output, if its on "RGB" at the moment.

If all else fails try a different Scart Lead.
Also, on Digibox's with modulators (cheap ones may not have this), you can connect to the VCR with a basic RF cable and tune a spare channel on your VCR to the digibox RF output. Sometimes the modulator output has to be switched on, again this is within the Digibox's menus. Look for "RF output" and ensure its set between RF21-69.

Cobweb, January 2005