Posted by root on 09/10/05 10:27

Papa Bear <Lawrence1500@webtv.net> wrote:
> I have set-up my DVD recorder according to the maunufacturers
> specifications.
> However, I am not completely satisfied with the set-up.
> My DVD recorder was a gift from my son and I hate to let him know that
> I'm a bit didappointed.
> I had hoped/planned to simply run coax from my provider, go
> into/through my VCR and through my recorder (DVD) and then into my TV,
> by-passing the AV cables.
> I still want to use my VCR for BOTH dubbing/playing VHS tapes and
> movies and record programs off of TV.
> I don't feel that recording some of the programs on DVD is worth it.
> I'm mainly referring to "Soaps" that my wife enjoys watching and a few
> off of channels like the History Channels.
> Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Papa Bear
>

You don't pose a specific question.

I would put the DVD recorder first in the signal line:
Input->DVD->VCR->TV

A DVDR is not like a VCR in that it does not output
program material on Channel 3. In order to play the
DVDR you will have to use the A/V output to the TV.

If your TV has two A/V inputs you can use the second
for the VCR.

If you have a cable box put the A/V output to the DVDR.

If you have a DVDR with a hard disk you should record all
your programs on the HD which gives you the option of
archiving them.

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