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How do I get my DVD player to work on my Vizio Smart TV?

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David Ramirez

Published Mar 10, 2026

How do I get my DVD player to work on my Vizio Smart TV?

Insert the plugs on one end of the composite A/V cables into the Video and Audio OUT jacks on the back of the DVD player. The yellow plug goes to the video jack; red and white insert in the right and left audio jacks for stereo sound.

Why isn’t my DVD player working on my TV?

Ensure the video cable between the DVD player and TV is securely connected to both devices. NOTE: If the issue only occurs with the first DVD, then the disc may have dust, fingerprints or scratches. Ensure the TV and DVD player are set to utilize the same type of video signal, either progressive or interlaced .

Does Vizio TV have DVD player?

Yes, this DVD player is compatible with the Vizio TVs. It has The Retro composite inputs (RCA cable) in the back.

Are all DVD players compatible with all TVs?

Yes, you can connect an old DVD player to a new TV as long as your DVD player and TV have either HDMI ports or audio and video ports. Some old DVD players have both so you shouldn’t have any problem hooking it up with your new TV.

How does a DVD player work on a Vizio TV?

A DVD player connects with composite audio/video cables to the jacks on the back of a Vizio flat screen TV. The RCA-type plugs on both ends of the cables are color coded for fast connections between the two components.

Can a Magnavox DVD player connect to a Vizio Smart TV?

My DVD player has NO HMDI Vizio TV model D50U-D1 I’m trying to connect to my old Sylvania Video cassette recorder & DVD player model # SRD3900. How do i connect my Magnavox VHS/DVD player to my Vizio smart T.V? please help.

Where do I plug in Hulu on my Vizio TV?

How to hook up a Vizio flat screen TV?

Plug the other ends of the cables into the Video and Audio IN jacks on the back of the Vizio flat screen TV, following the same color codes for the connections.

A DVD player connects with composite audio/video cables to the jacks on the back of a Vizio flat screen TV. The RCA-type plugs on both ends of the cables are color coded for fast connections between the two components.

My DVD player has NO HMDI Vizio TV model D50U-D1 I’m trying to connect to my old Sylvania Video cassette recorder & DVD player model # SRD3900. How do i connect my Magnavox VHS/DVD player to my Vizio smart T.V? please help.

Insert the plugs on one end of the composite A/V cables into the Video and Audio OUT jacks on the back of the DVD player. The yellow plug goes to the video jack; red and white insert in the right and left audio jacks for stereo sound.

Plug the other ends of the cables into the Video and Audio IN jacks on the back of the Vizio flat screen TV, following the same color codes for the connections.