If you need to make a duplicate of a VCR tape, here is the process. more »
Programming a VCR is a notoriously complicated task. Each brand of VCR is different, and a few brands are easier to program than others. Here are general guidelines for setting any VCR. more »
Connecting a VCR to a television need not be a troublesome task. Think of the VCR as a component that is going between the television's antenna or cable system and the television. more »
If you are watching "snow" on your television screen during a VCR movie and it isn't a winter scene, you have a problem with VCR reception. Before you throw the VCR away, there are some simple things to check that could solve the problem. more »
A VCR can be connected to a laptop by plugging in the video and audio output to the VCR and the video and audio input to the corresponding laptop jacks. Hook up a VCR to a laptop for recording purposes with help from a digital technology specialist in this free video on VCRs. more »
Connecting a VCR to a television with DirecTV will allow you to watch satellite programming, record shows on videotape with your VCR, or switch to the VCR for watching content on videotape. The connections only take a few minutes when you follow these steps. more »
This article will will explain how to hookup 2 VCR's to one channel on your TV. more »
This will explain how to hookup 2 VCR's to a different channel on your TV. more »
Learn how to Program a universal remote for the VCR in this free home entertainment video. more »
As with any appliance in your home, dust and dirt will build-up inside your VCR over time. Don't think that just because the mechanical pieces inside are protected by a case that dust can't work its way inside to coat the components. Especially sensitive are the VCR heads that are responsible for reading the magnetic encoding on the VCR tapes and turning that code into picture and sound. Dust can harm your VCR and with enough build-up, can prevent it from working altogether. At the very least, too much dust can compromise the clarity of special projects, such as copying VCR tapes to DVD. The inside of your VCR and the VCR heads are easier to clean than you might think, and cleaning them is essential to keeping your VCR in top working condition. more »
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