How do I connect my new Samsung Smart TV to my old Technics sound systems DVD player?

[MargaretFawkes]

Trying to connect my new Samsung Smart TV to my Technics DVD player on my sound system and the surround sound system. I used to connect it with a circular plug with four pins inside it, straight from the DVD player, into the matching socket on the side of my old Samsung tv.

 

[Natsukage]

Hello.

If your TV does not have any Component input (only HDMI), then you will need to either to change your DVD....or get a Component to HDMI converter.

What are your individual model numbers for the Technics, Sound System and Smart TV? I will check the available connections and guide you on your options.

 

[americanaudiophile]

The connection your describe may be S-Video which is rare on new TVs. If your Technics has that then it also has a composite video output (a yellow RCA jack). You new TV should have a compatible input (sometimes shared with component video). Check your TV manual.

 

[MargaretFawkes]

Hello.

If your TV does not have any Component input (only HDMI), then you will need to either to change your DVD....or get a Component to HDMI converter.

What are your individual model numbers for the Technics, Sound System and Smart TV? I will check the available connections and guide you on your options.

 

[MargaretFawkes]

The DVD players number is SL-DV170 and the TV is UJ4500/4510 Series.
Hope this helps, and thank you for replying so quickly.

 

[Natsukage]

Ok. Your TV does not support any composite, Svideo (that circular plug with four pins), or component signal. Your DVD only had composite (yellow white red) and S-video (4-pin). Your only way of connecting your DVD player is to use a svideo/composite to HDMI converter.

Like this one:
Amazon.

Connect the DVD directly into this, and connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI output to the Smart TV. This will convert and upscale your DVD signal so your TV can accept it. Refer to this photo:

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