Thank you!
I'm sure my description isn't as helpful as pictures, so I receive your good advice and thank you. Here are pix of the connectors on both units. I think the DVR has only one output? for video. Oh, oh! and one for audio. Ooops, forgot about hooking that part up too, didn't I? I was only thinking about making the camera come through on my TV screen.
So that audio part brings up another question I've had, but have not asked about yet::
I want to make my TV have bluetooth so I can take the audio with me wherever I go in the house. Is there a way to do that as well?
I once bought some little USB plugs that I was told would give me bluetooth if I plugged one into my TV, but it didn't work at all, they gave back my money and didn't even ask me to send them back.
So, back to the original issue:
The DVR:
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/6...Bunker-Hill-Security-68332.html?page=9#manual
The TV:
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/504066/Emerson-Clc320em2f.html?page=9#manual
the TV has more input choices.... either HDMI, RBG or 15 pin holes,,, maybe more?
I called the DVR help desk and was told the best way would be to get an adapter or converter from BNC to HDMI so I ordered from walmart a converter/adapter from BNC to HDMI. I was thinking all along that I was going from BNC to RBG since that's what the back of the TV looked like to me. Not sure if I know enough about HDMI, but I did get a cable for HDMI just in case. And I got a cable with those 5 cords, RBG and two more, not sure what the extra two are for?
( I said earlier that the converter was BNC to RBG, I really messed up, I forgot, it was BNC to HDMI. Sorry for the confusion.)
But the unit that was shipped to me has a female BNC end and needs a male, I believe.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/HDMI-to-...-Support-for-NTSC-PAL/5543133586?from=/search
So! Since I have to order more stuff, (y'all taught me about a gender changer, Thank you! ...which I will order anyway, next)
but ...would any other connection choice be better? or is it all the same once it's connected - no matter which way?
What would YOU DO if it was your choice and you were a penny pincher like me? Thanks so much for your help!
And... sincere apologies for all the confusion...