Connecting iPod to TV via RF modulator

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Connecting iPod to TV via RF modulator

I am trying to connect my 5G video ipod to my TV using a Belkin AV cable through a Radio Shack RF modulator with no luck. I am connecting all jacks and turning on my ipod - the RF modulator is not turning on as it does when I power my DVD player. My video settings are TV Out ON, NTSC, Widescreen OFF - Anyone have any thoughts?

iMac G5 Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Posted on Dec 23, 2006 4:27 PM

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Answer 1

Dr Doss,

Level 2

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Dec 23, 2006 5:05 PM in response to Kathryn Powell

You wrote:
the RF modulator is not turning on a...

How do you plan to get a signal out if you don't turn on your RF Mod?
Looks like your IPOD settings are OK; also re-check your A/V cables if you haven't did so far.
You can also substitute another source like your DVD player to test and checkout your RF Mod. first!

Good luck and I hope this helps-@DD

Compaq PC / 1GB Ipod Nano & 80GB Video Windows XP Pent 2.53 GHZ 512MHZ MB RAM 120GB HD

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Answer 2

Dec 23, 2006 5:03 PM in response to Dr Doss,

There is not a On/Off switch on the modulator - it typically turns on automatically when the iput device turns on - that is why I am confused why it is not turning on when I play the video on my ipod ...

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Answer 3

Dr Doss,

Level 2

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Dec 23, 2006 5:16 PM in response to Kathryn Powell

Post the RS SKU or the Model No.?--and I'll go on line and look at it!!

It may stay on all the time along as you have power?
You also may need to re-read your info on your RF Mod-- review how you connect it to your TV and how to setup your TV for the RF signal; CH 3 or 4?? etc.

@DD

Compaq PC / 1GB Ipod Nano & 80GB Video Windows XP Pent 2.53 GHZ 512MHZ MB RAM 120GB HD

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Answer 4

Dec 23, 2006 5:58 PM in response to Dr Doss,

Radio Shack Cat. No. 15-1214 - there is a small red light on the front of the modulator that turns on when the input device, such as a DVD player, is turned on. I was thinking that when I turned on my ipod the modulator would power as it does with the DVD player, but that is where the problem falls ... Thanks for looking into this!

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Answer 5

Deanops

Level 1

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Dec 23, 2006 6:34 PM in response to Kathryn Powell

Dows your ipod ask if you want to play video on the tv? if not then the ipod isnt sending the signal out.... also when your trying to play video on the tv can you see the video on the ipod.... if so it is not outting the signal for your rf to recognise.... for anything at that

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Answer 6

Dr Doss,

Level 2

245 points

Dec 23, 2006 7:00 PM in response to Kathryn Powell

If the Modulator works OK with the DVD players as I suggested that you try;
Then the problem would lie with your Ipod and/or cables ?
The TV has to be on CH 3 or 4 which ever is not used in your area;
But first; check to see if your IPOD is setup correctly.

Check Ipod settings; make sure TV= ON and NTSC for output.
Read the info on your cables so you know if they’re connected correctly?
Make sure you know the color of the A/V Video cable? To input the RF Mod.

Down the road it would be advise you upgrade your TV system;
To have S-Video, RCA Composite and or Component inputs;
This will allow you to receive a much better picture than using RF.
@DD

Compaq PC / 1GB Ipod Nano & 80GB Video Windows XP Pent 2.53 GHZ 512MHZ MB RAM 120GB HD

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