How to Connect a DVD Player to a Portable TV

You just got a new movie on DVD, one you've been waiting to see for a while, but your family members or roommates have taken over all the TVs in the house. If you have a portable TV, the problem is easily solved. You can quickly connect your DVD player to your portable TV, then sit back, relax and enjoy your movie.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Portable TV
• Batteries
• AV cord
• AC adapter
• DVD player

Connect Your DVD Player to Your Portable TV

1. Go to the place where you plan to watch your movie. Make sure there is an outlet you can use to plug your DVD player and your TV if you plan to use an AC adapter.

2. Be sure that your DVD player is off and disconnect it if it is plugged in. Also turn your portable TV off and disconnect it if the AC adapter is plugged in. You will need to make all your connections before re-connecting the power.

3. Locate the jacks on your portable TV. Some portable TVs will have separate 'Audio in' and 'Video in' jacks, while some will have one jack that takes care of both.

4. Locate the output jacks on your DVD player. These should be behind the DVD player.

5. Connect the AV cord to the portable TV. One end of the AV cord should have a black jack and a yellow jack. Connect the black jack to the Audio In and connect the yellow jack to the Video In.

6. Connect the AV cord to the DVD player. The other end of the AV cord should have a white jack and a yellow jack. Connect the white jack to the Audio Out and the yellow jack to the Video Out.

7. Run a test to make sure your equipment is properly connected. Re-connect the power for your TV and DVD player and turn them on. Tune to your video reception channel, insert your DVD into your DVD player and press 'Play.'

8. Repeat steps 3 to 7 if you don't get a display. If this problem continues after several tries, contact your manufacturer.

Tips & Warnings

• Practice safe habits when working with electronics. Never attempt to adjust connections while the electronic equipment is running.
• Avoid trying to repair electronic equipment yourself if you have no experience. Instead, use your warranty and send your faulty equipment to the manufacturer for repairs.