The manual I am reading is for multiple models, and this feature may be limited to models I don't have. Unfortunately, this feature specifies using a V/v feature which is not available on my TV remote, and also does not show up on the TV displayed input list. The manual says (as well as I can understand it) that each of the two HTMI inputs is associated with one of the two Yellow/White/Red arrays, and that there is a way to use the remote to tell the TV to use the Yellow/White/Red connections rather than the corresponding HTMI input. I have not been able to get the TV to display the visuals or sounds for what the VCR is playing. My understanding is that when I originally edited these input labels they became fixed unless I perform the option to reset all settings to the factory defaults, which I am reluctant to do because I do not understand all the implications.ΔΆ. I set these labels years ago, and I have not been able to find a way to modify them. The input display shows HDMI 1 labeled as Cable and HDMI 2 labeled as DVD. I have wired the TV to a VCR using the three composite Yellow/White/Red connections. I would therefore suggest that the issue lies with the VCR and that it cannot output a stable video signal due to a fault. H i and now find myself with two new problems. 2 If you are seeing the JVC logo, the connection is fine.
I will need to read the manual and figure out how to do this.
I worked the issue with Insignia tech support for nearly an hour today, disconnecting and reconnecting, resetting TV and VCR power, changing cables, substituting another component device, etc. I have a problem now in that the input settings for the yellow/white/red option is not currently available, and I will have to reset the settings to include what I need that is missing. Our Insignia NS-28ED200NA will not consistently see our Sony SLV-N55 VCR connected via Red, White & Yellow inputs to the TV. I reduced the collection to just those inputs I expected to be using. The new TV's initial default configuration had a lot of possible input settings. There are also other similar kinds of concerns.
This movie I remember liking when I recorded it, but when I watched it again I found my tastes had changed, and I no longer wanted to keep it. For example, I was able to play a movie tape on an old combination VCR/analog TV. So I will first have to look at what is on the tapes to decide. However, I do not know what I want to keep and what I will discard.
I do appreciate and thank you for your advice. I understand that if I want to keep these recordings I should convert them to digital files which I can store on more permanent media. ( and you have already said some are a good few years old now). Yes you will play them today but in a year or 2's time or so when you want to play them again, But you understand that this doesn't solve the long term problem I mentioned earlier ?