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Question

connecting Nintendo NES-001 to my LG plasma tv

Aug 25, 2017 11:52AM PDT

I am trying to connect my old NES system to my LG 42PA4500 plasma tv using the audio and video cables. The tv recognizes the presence of an input but says that the format is invalid. I've tried changing various input parameters relating to resolution but cannot find a solution. Has anyone any idea of what my problem might be?

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connecting NES-001 to LG plasma TV
Aug 25, 2017 12:21PM PDT

Thank you - that's the one component that was missing from the set. I ordered an rf modulator from eBay and am anxious to try that approach. I'll update my results as soon as it arrives. Still am puzzled by the "invalid format" - others have shown successful hookups to digital tvs on youtube.

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As I'm not there
Aug 25, 2017 12:33PM PDT

I can't test the composite signal on other sets. I take it you know that the component inputs are shared and may not auto switch to composite?

Sorry but I didn't find the manual for your model. Or rather too many models 42PA4500 for a few countries so I didn't. If you want me to check the manual, I'll need a link to your exact 42PA4500.

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Success
Aug 29, 2017 11:03AM PDT

Success! The solution was inputting the video signal by way of the rf modulator. Worked like a charm. Thanks for the helpful advice.

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Glad it helped.
Aug 29, 2017 11:08AM PDT