SD-V296KU DVD/VCR Combo - VCR doesn't work

The DVD side works fine, but the VCR side is doing something weird.
The tape will play, rewind, etc., but there is no picture or sound.
The TV screen just shows the DVD image as if that function was on.
Don't know if there could be a TV compatibility issue
The TV is a Samsung, model UN46EH6000FXZA
Thank you!

buster44 -
Thanks for that info, and I suspect the other posters will find that this is the reason.
I don't have the SD-V296, and I had assumed its inputs/outputs were similar to the DVR620, which I do have. But that is definitely not the case.
In looking at the manual for the SD-V296, I see that there are a number of outputs just for DVD. Those include RCA L/R audio out, S-Video out, and component (YPbPr). Anything connected to those outputs and going to a TV will mean that only DVD audio/video output will be seen on the TV. VCR playback would show black/blue screen with no audio. Then there is a DVD/VCR output set for composite video plus L/R audio. If you want VCR output, you must use this one. There is also an input for the VCR that would have no impact on DVD since this unit does not record on DVD. There is no HDMI output. (The manual has a 2008 date, so this is a relatively old unit).
So for optimal use of the SD-V296, run the YPbPr into your TV (the 3 component video cables) + plus the DVD audio out into your HD input on your TV. That will be for DVD viewing only on your TV. Then run the composite video + L/R output into your TV into AUX/Video1/etc. (whatever it may be called). That will be for VCR viewing, although DVD can be viewed there, just not as good of a picture as you will through your HD input.

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