Connecting a VCR to your TV allows you to watch and record on VHS tapes.
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Home media centers often contain a variety of electronic devices connected together to provide entertainment in various forms for different family members. Common components in many home entertainment centers include satellite receivers, TVs, DVD players and VCRs. This type of setup allows you to watch live satellite television and both DVDs or VHS tapes. The VCR can also be used to record what you see on the television when you connect it between the TV and satellite box.
Step 1
Turn off and unplug all of the electronic devices. Position the satellite receiver and VCR near each other and the TV. Place the DVD player close to the TV.
Step 2
Connect one end of a RCA cable into the audio/video, or "A/V Out" ports located on the rear of the satellite receiver. This cable features three colored connectors (red, white and yellow). Insert the same color connector as the port. Attach the other end of this cable into the "A/V In" ports found on the back of the VCR.
Step 3
Attach a coaxial cable to the VCR's "RF Out" port on one end and the television's "RF In" port on the other end. Note: If the TV and VCR both have available A/V ports, you can use a RCA cable in place of this coaxial cable to better-quality picture and sound.
Step 4
Connect a RCA cable from the DVD player to the TV using the "Audio/Video Out" on the player and the "Audio/Video In" on the television.
Step 5
Plug in the devices and power them up to use. Refer to the manuals and use the specific remote to control and view them.
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- Columbia ISA: Connect a TV, VCR with Satellite TV
- Columbia ISA: How to Connect a DVD Player
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