Hey super, I know what’s going on but not sure I can explain it all in text….I’m from Louisiana and since I type the way I talk and can’t use hand gestures, it’ll be tough….but here goes…….lol
It sounds like you may just have an output or input flipped....you will need the RF modulator as that converts the "output" DVD signal from the RCA jacks (yellow, white, red) to the coaxial cable "input" you'll need to connect to the switch box....if there is an extra “input” on the back of the box for an additional device such as a DVD player....you would need 4 “inputs” total....1 for batwing, 1 for cable, 1 for VCR and 1 for DVD player.....and there are 2 “outputs” to each TV also....once all are connected, you can select which signal to send to which TV on the front of the switch....the fact that one is powered up or not doesn't have anything to do with where the signal comes from or where it goes.....the switch does that based on what you selected...
Now, if you only have 3 “inputs” (1 for batwing, 1 for cable, 1 for VCR) you will either have to use the VCR "input" for the DVD "input" and abandon the VCR, or you can buy a smaller 2 channel selector switch that you could switch between the VCR and DVD “inputs” as needed.....just a couple bucks at Radio Shack….
I just reread all that and it seems kinda confusing but know it can be done…you’re on the right track….if you post a pic of the front and back of the switch, I can tell you where to plug it all so it works…..how’s that?......LOL
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