How to Connect a DVD/VCR Dual Recorder to a Satellite Receiver

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By Dave Donovan
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The introduction of DVDs to home entertainment has probably been one of the biggest innovations in the last 20 years. It inevitably changed the way we watched, and listened to, our favorite films.

Since the first publicly released DVD, the film "Twister" for all of you Trivial Pursuit players, there have been a number of additional innovations. One happens to be the DVD/VCR dual recorder. Now we're able to connect a DVD/VCR dual recorder to a satellite receiver.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

DVD/VCR dual recorder
TV
Satellite receiver
Audio/Video composite wires (2 sets)

Step 1

One of the most confusing things for people who purchase a DVD/VCR dual recorder is that there are usually no coaxial cable inputs or outputs on the machine. For some people, that is all they know about connecting video equipment.

The reason a coaxial output is usually not included is because the DVD output signal will not play through the coaxial cable. To keep consumers from having to hook up multiple connections, most manufacturers simply do not include one on their machines. For this connection, we will need the A/V composite wires (the red, white and yellow-tipped connectors).
Step 2

On the backside of your satellite receiver, you will notice a bunch of connections. If you already have your coaxial satellite cable connected to the INPUT on the receiver, leave it connected.

Disconnect and remove the cable connecting the receiver to the television.
Step 3

Grab your A/V composite wires and insert them into the Audio/Video OUTPUTS on the back of the satellite receiver. These are color-coded connections--red to red, white to white and yellow to yellow. The red and white connections are your audio feeds and the yellow is for your video.
Step 4

Look on the backside of your DVD/VCR dual recorder. You will see similar connections. Connect the other end of the composite wires to the Audio/Video INPUTS on the DVD/VCR dual recorder.
Step 5

With a second set of A/V composite wires, connect one end to the DVD/VCR dual recorder's A/V OUTPUT and the other end to the television's A/V INPUT. Again, be sure to follow the color code. Also, if your television has more than one available input, be sure to know to which one you made the connections (A/V 1, A/V 2, etc.).
Step 6

Next, tune your television to the proper input channel. Look on the television's remote control for a button that is labeled "Inputs" or "A/V." Press it until you see the correct A/V channel appear on the screen. If you made your connections in A/V 1, then the TV should display "A/V 1" in the corner.
Step 7

Now, just turn your equipment on and settle back to watch your favorite show, VHS tape or DVD!

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anand24 said

on 5/10/2009 Sam's said Thanks a lot to Davedonovan, you have provide good information.

davedonovan said

on 4/19/2009 Because, just like it says in Step 1, the DVD signal will not work through the coaxial cable. Both the DVD and the VHS signal will be delivered to the tv through the composite cables, so you can get rid of the coaxial.