How to connect tulips to a TV

Many TVs come with a cable with “tulips” at the ends. They are designed to connect external devices. How to properly connect such a cable to the TV?

What is a "tulip"

This is a type of connector that is located at the end of a cable. It also serves as a marker, since it is painted in any color. Usually these are: red, yellow and white. It is by color that “sockets” for connection are found. You can also hear another name: “bells”. They are used to connect various devices to the TV:

• audio and video equipment;
• game consoles;
• DVD player;
• VCR.

Other connection methods use a SCART or coaxial cable.

Instructions for connecting the connector to the TV

The process of inserting connectors is called analog composite wiring. A 3xRCA cable is used, which is combined from 3 wires, interchangeable. But if the device has outputs suitable for an HDMI connection, it is better to connect with an HDMI cable.

Modern TV models have special composite inputs for “tulips”. They are painted in colors corresponding to their connectors:

1. Red (provides signal transmission. Designed for the right channel).
2. Yellow (activates video signal).
3. White (provides audio or mono signal from the left channel).

The algorithm of actions is not particularly complicated; the plugs are inserted into the appropriate inputs, marked with the appropriate color.

Connecting tulips to a TV can happen this way. There are models in which all inputs have the same color. Then the following steps should be taken:

• find a group of “tulips” with an “IN” sign or two arrows;
• find the corresponding group on the device itself, with the sign “AV2” and connect the beam;
• determine the purpose of the connectors on the TV using the following signs: “V” (video), “L” (input on the left for audio), “R” (input on the right for audio).

How to properly connect tulips to a TV? Models with 2 connectors support only the mono sound function. Yellow and white are connected here. Red remains unattached.

It should be noted that the screens must have a small diagonal size when connecting “tulips”. Otherwise, the image will be blurred and show a fuzzy picture.

To configure and connect an external device, you should:

1. Connect the wires to the external device (player, set-top box): yellow to the video output, the other to the audio output.
2. Connect the wires to the TV: yellow to the VIDEO connector (“Y”). White and red in AUDIO connector (“L” and “R”).
3. Find the designation “AB” (on the remote control you need to press SOURCE. In the designations that appear, click on “AB”).
4. Check the power supply of the connected device (it should be turned on).
5. Wait for the signal to appear on the TV screen.
6. Use the remote control of the connected device for control.
7. If there is no picture or sound, you should double-check all steps to find the error.

On different models, the inputs may be in different places. Some models can only be connected using an adapter.

Problems that may arise during work

How to connect tulips to a TV? Sometimes, after connecting, problems may arise. They begin to appear immediately. Among the most common are:

• disconnecting the cable (the plug came out of the hole);
• burnt-out electronics (to avoid such a nuisance, the connection is made with the TV turned off);
• no image (connector inserted in the wrong place);
• there is no yellow connector on the TV (there may be a blue, white, green, two red. In this case, when connecting a digital set-top box, you should go to its settings and mark the color system “PAL” or “SECAM”);
• the device does not have inputs and outputs for “tulips” (you can purchase an adapter);
• when connecting to a VCR, there are no colors corresponding to the “tulips” on the TV (you should take the “OUT” signal from the connected device. On the TV, find a group of “tulips” responsible for “IN”. Before connecting, you should press “AV” in the TV menu);
• If you start the connection not from the ground, but from the signal wires, then due to the potential difference between the grounds, you can destroy the interface.

If you are careful and follow safety precautions, many troubles can be avoided. The best option would be to invite a specialist who will professionally and quickly solve the problem.