How to Connect VCR to Sharp TV ? 4 ways

Connecting a VCR to Sharp TV is a pretty simple task. Many  Older Sharp TV models are built with a VCR/VHS Player if you have those models. You can have a really amazing experience and upgrade your Home theater system. You can also connect the VCR as an external device. They are not so expensive and perfect for an enthusiast. Scroll down the guide to know to Record and Play all that you love.

How to Connect VCR to Sharp TV

Can you connect the VCR to a Sharp Smart TV?

Yes, You can connect a  VCR to a Sharp Smart TV. Any external Audio and Video (AV Devices ) can be hooked up to your TV. All you need to have is a Pair of supported Cables to connect it to your Sharp TV. Once the VCR is connected, You can easily watch and listen to Pre-recorded tapes. There is no signal or over-the-air facility required.

  • For Inbuilt VCR sharp TVs, Insert the tapes, Change the Input, and Start Playing.

How to connect a VCR to Sharp TV?

You can easily Hook up a VCR to a Sharp Smart TV using different cables and Adapters as supported by your TV. There are different methods for connecting any device to your Sharp TV. Such as the following;

  • A Composite Video Cable.
  • Component Video Cable.
  • Coaxial Cable.
  • RCA to HDMI Converter- HDMI Cables and Adapters.

PREREQUISITES

  • Make sure the cables that you use are in good condition and undamaged.
  • The most important pre-requisite is that – Determine the Outputs on your VCR. Some support composite or component, etc. Look at the back of the VCR and find out.
  • Choose a method depending on the Type of Cable you have and the Outputs available on the VCR. You can only connect one AV Device to your TV at a time with any one of these cables.

Connect VCR to Sharp TV with a Composite Video Cable

To try this method, Use a Composite Video Cable (You have to buy it as it is not provided with the TV or VCR).

  • Composite cable: Yellow for Video, White for Left Audio, and Red for Right Audio.

How to connect VCR to Sharp Smart TV

  • Connect the Audio and Video cables to the Composite Video and Audio Ports of the VCR and to that on your Sharp TV.
  • Now, Plug in the Connected VCR device to the AV connectors on your TV.
  • Switch on your TV and Use the remote to Change the INPUT Source.
  • Press the INPUT Button and Choose AV as the source. The VCR is now connected to Sharp TV using a composite cable.

Connect VCR to Sharp TV using a Component Video Cable

Get a Component cable and follow the below steps as instructed to connect your device to the TV.

  • HIGH QUALITY and RECOMMENDED – Component Video Cable- Green – Y, Blue – Pb, and Red – Pr.

How to connect VCR to Sharp Smart TV

  • Insert the Video cable into the correct Component Output ports of the VCR to the YPbPr Ports on your TV.
  • Now, Take up an Audio cable and connect it to the VCR Audio ports into the Sharp TV Audio Ports.
  • Make sure all the required audio and video cables are plugged into the Ports.
  • Turn ON your TV. Change the INPUT – Press Input on remote, and Choose COMPONENT as source.
  • Finally, You have connected the VCR to Sharp TV. Turn on the VCR and Start Playing.

VCR to Sharp TV using Coaxial Cables 

Check If your devices have Coaxial Ports, If yes, Then Use a Coaxial cable to make the connection.

Hook up VCR Player to TV

  • Firstly, Turn off and Unplug your TV.
  • Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the VCR Player and the Other to the Sharp TV.
  • If there are any color inputs, Insert the cables into the corresponding Outputs.
  • Connect the VCR to Power, Plug back your TV, and Turn it on.
  • Press 3 or 4 on your remote and start playing the tape.

Love games? Know: How to Connect PS4 Console to Sharp TV?

RCA to HDMI Converter 

In case, The VCR does not have an analog video input, Use the Composite/Component to HDMI Converter.

  • Get a component/composite RCA Cable and an extra pair of HDMI cables. Along with converting to an HDMI Adapter.

How to connect VCR to Sharp Smart TV with HDMI

  • Firstly, Connect the colored wires accordingly to the right ports.
  • Plug the VCR Cable into the HDMI Adapter.
  • Insert the One end of the HDMI Cable into the Adapter.
  • Another end into the HDMI Port on Sharp TV.
  • Turn ON the Adapter, VCR, and TV.
  • Change INPUT on the TV to HDMI on which the adapter is connected.
  • This way, you can connect VCR to Sharp TV.

Once connected, use the buttons on the front to execute the commands as you want – Play, Rewind, Pause, Record, and so on.

Wrap up

Using the above cables and adapters, you can not only connect Older TVs but also Modern Smart TVs.Choose a method from the guide that supports your devices and connect the VCR to Sharp TV. Anyway, if you are tired of the Old vintage tapes, Convert the VHS/VCR tapes to digital and use a DVD, USB Flash drive, or an SD Card. There are several free and paid options to convert online and in stores. VCRs are old but still Cool enough! Do check out if you want to go digital!

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