DVD player setup in Exeter
Professional dvd player setup services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
DVD player connected to your TV and working properly. Right cables, correct input selected, picture and sound tested, basic operation demonstrated - you'll be watching DVDs again in under an hour.
When Technology Defeats You
New DVD player. Cables in the box. TV has about twelve input sockets on the back. Remote control with 40 buttons.
You try connecting it. No picture. Try different cables. Still nothing. Fiddle with inputs. Accidentally change TV settings. Now even normal TV doesn't work.
💡 This happens to everyone. DVD players are simple once connected, but that initial setup defeats loads of people who are perfectly capable in every other area of life.
What Usually Goes Wrong
| The Problem | What's Actually Happening | The Fix |
|---|---|---|
| No picture | TV on wrong HDMI input | Select correct input (I'll label it) |
| No sound | Audio cable not connected or TV volume wrong | Check all cables, adjust settings |
| Wrong colors | Analog cable in wrong sockets | Color-coded connections matched properly |
| Remote doesn't work | Needs programming to TV | Set up universal remote correctly |
What I'll Do
🔧 Physical Connection
- Work out best cables for your TV/DVD combo
- Connect properly (HDMI, SCART, or composite)
- Tidy cables so they're not a mess
- Label connections for future reference
⚙️ Configuration
- Select correct TV input
- Check picture and sound quality
- Adjust settings if needed
- Program remote if applicable
📚 Quick Tutorial
- Show you basic operation
- Explain how to switch between TV and DVD
- Demonstrate what each main button does
- Make sure you're confident
Pricing Guide
| What's Involved | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Basic connection (HDMI to modern TV) | 30 mins | £60 |
| Complex setup (older TV, multiple connections) | 45 mins | £60-£85 |
| Including smart features setup | 1 hr | £60-£85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.
This Service Is Perfect If...
✅ New DVD player - just bought it, can't get it working
✅ New TV - old DVD player won't connect to new TV
✅ Moved house - everything disconnected, can't remember how it went
✅ Elderly relatives - setting up for parents/grandparents
Why Choose Us for DVD player setup in Exeter?
Connected to TV with right cables
Picture and sound working properly
Remote programmed if needed
Cables tidied and labeled
What to Expect
Step 1: Check What You've Got
Look at your TV's available connections and the DVD player's outputs. Work out the best cable to use (HDMI if both have it, SCART or composite if not).
Step 2: Connect Everything
Plug cables between DVD player and TV. Connect power. Set TV to correct input. Test picture and sound are working.
Step 3: Test & Explain
Put a DVD in, make sure it plays properly. Show you how to use it, explain the input selection, demonstrate the remote. Job done.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to connect it yourself? Here's the process:
🔧 What you'll need
- The right cables (usually HDMI for modern equipment)
- DVD player manual (or find it online)
- TV manual (to find input settings)
- Patience (and maybe reading glasses for tiny labels)
📐 Connection steps
- Check what sockets you have
- Modern: HDMI (best quality)
- Older: SCART (rectangle socket)
- Ancient: Composite (red/white/yellow)
- Connect the cable between DVD OUT and TV IN
- Connect power to DVD player
- Turn both on
- Change TV input (usually a button called Input, Source, or AV)
- Cycle through inputs until you see the DVD menu
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Connecting to TV OUT instead of IN (won't work)
- Not changing TV to correct input (looks broken but isn't)
- Using wrong cable type (colors don't match, forced connection)
- Giving up too early (usually just need to find right input)
💡 Pro trick: Most modern TVs will auto-detect when you plug in HDMI and ask if you want to switch to that input. Make it easy - turn DVD player on first, then plug in the HDMI cable. TV should notice and offer to switch.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Upgrading to Blu-ray? Same process, but Blu-ray players really need HDMI to get the quality benefit. If your TV only has SCART, you won't see the improvement - a basic DVD player would be the same.
Smart DVD players: Many newer DVD players have apps (Netflix, iPlayer etc). If you want these set up, mention it when booking - adds time but I can do it in the same visit.
Multiple devices: If you're connecting DVD player, games console, Sky box etc all at once, that's a more complex job. Worth doing them all together so the input labeling makes sense.
Labeling inputs: I'll stick labels by the HDMI sockets and on the TV input screen if possible - means you can find the right input without remembering "HDMI 2" or whatever.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is connecting a DVD player confusing?
Because modern TVs have multiple HDMI inputs and you need to select the right one. Plus some DVD players need digital vs analog connections, older TVs need SCART, and remote controls need programming. It's not complicated once you know what you're doing, but first-timers often end up with no picture or sound.
Will it work with my old TV?
Usually yes. Older TVs might need SCART connection instead of HDMI. Really old TVs might need composite (red/white/yellow cables). I'll work out what connections you've got and use the right cables. If your TV is ancient and the DVD player is new, might need an adapter.
What if I can't get picture or sound?
Almost always the TV is on wrong input, cables in wrong sockets, or volume settings incorrect. I'll get it working - that's the whole point of the service. And I'll show you which input to select when you turn it on.
Can you set up streaming too?
If your DVD player has smart features (Netflix etc), yes I can connect it to WiFi and set up apps. That's a different level of setup but I can do it if needed.
Will you show me how to use it?
Yes - once it's connected and working, I'll run through the basics. Play, pause, stop, changing between DVD and TV, selecting the right input. Make sure you're confident before I leave.
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