What You Need to Record Digital TV on a VCR
Make sure you have the following before proceeding:
Antenna Two-way splitter DTV converter box VCR Digital or high definition television Coaxial cable RCA video and audio cables (yellow-red-white cables)
Get Everything Connected
The connection process is fairly simple if you follow these instructions:
Use a VCR to Watch One Channel and Record Another
This process is much easier with an HDTV than with an analog TV. First, you’ll want to read about how to use a DTV converter box with a VCR. Once you learn about that process, then it’s time to learn how to toggle back and forth between the VCR and your antenna signal. All you have to do to toggle between the VCR and antenna signal is to switch the video input on the HDTV. You’re probably familiar with this “switching of video inputs” on an HDTV. If not, consult your TV’s user manual to learn how to change your video input. You could also look on your remote for a button labeled, “Source,” “Input,” or “Video.” Press it to open an input source menu or to toggle to a different input source. Do so until you get to the antenna or the VCR input. When you want broadcast TV in high definition, switch to the antenna input. When you want to record or watch a video on VHS then switch to the VCR’s video input.
