How to Hook Up a VCR to Satellite TV
The signal for satellite service comes in through a receiver that unscrambles the programming for playback on a TV. By hooking up a VCR between the receiver and television, you can record satellite programming to videotape or watch shows by leaving the VCR turned on. Use two sets of composite AV cables with color-coded plugs to transmit signals from the receiver to the VCR and connect them to the TV.
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Instructions
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Unplug the VCR, TV and satellite receiver from the electrical outlet to avoid a power surge while connecting the equipment.
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Connect the white, yellow and red plugs on a composite cable from the audio-video outputs on the back of the satellite receiver to the three jacks labeled "AV IN" or "Record" on the back of the VCR.
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Hook up the second set of composite cables from the VCR's "AV OUT" or "Playback" jacks to a set of composite input jacks on the back or side of the TV.
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Plug in and turn on all three components.
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Press the TV remote control's "Source" button repeatedly until the satellite receiver's main screen appears on the television.
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