How to Connect a VCR to a Cable Box & TV

by James Clark, Demand Media

Use composite cable connectors to hook up a VCR to a TV.

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Connecting a VCR to a cable box and television lets you record and watch programs on VHS. The cable box hooks up to the VCR with a coaxial cable and a rotating metal connector to lock the components together. A composite cable with red, white and yellow plugs can connect the VCR to your TV set. Setting up this system takes less than 10 minutes.

Step 1

Twist the connector on one end of a coaxial cable onto the back of the cable box using the jack labeled for output.

Step 2

Fasten the other end of the cable to the VCR's threaded input on the back of the component.

Step 3

Push the three colored plugs on one end of the composite cable into the three matching outputs on the VCR.

Step 4

Insert the plugs on the other end of the cable into the TV's color-coded jacks.

Step 5

Turn on the power to all equipment.

Step 6

Press the video input key on the TV remote control until you see the image from the cable box.

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References

  • Audioholics: Connect a Cable TV or Satellite System
  • Columbia ISA: How Do I Connect My VCR?

About the Author

James Clark began his career in 1985. He has written about electronics, appliance repair and outdoor topics for a variety of publications and websites. He has more than four years of experience in appliance and electrical repairs. Clark holds a bachelor's degree in political science.

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