Have no Video on your display? It's most likely just a setting. Here is what to check.
In the US we use NTSC as the video format- On the video monitor go to "System Settings" by using the Menu Button. Using the "Up and Down arrows" navigate to highlight "Video System" and press the OK button. Here you can check to make sure NTSC (if in the US) is selected.
WHAT IS NTSC AND PAL STANDARD?
Although VHS video format is the same throughout the World, the video standard or electronic signal that is recorded on the cassette varies from country to country. The two most common video standards used are NTSC and PAL.
NTSC is the video system or standard used in North America and most of South America. In NTSC, 30 frames are transmitted each second. Each frame is made up of 525 individual scan lines.
PAL is the predominant video system or standard mostly used overseas. In PAL, 25 frames are transmitted each second. Each frame is made up of 625 individual scan lines.