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How to connect a video recorder to a set top box?

Connecting a DirecTV box and a DVD recorder to an old set w/ no other video input?

  • I've got an old Sharp tv set that has a DirecTV box hooked to it for watching regular programming. I just got a dvd player/recorder that I want to hook up to it. There is no separate video input. I've got it plugged in as follows - from satellite to DirecTV box to DVD player to TV. I'm not able to view a DVD playing. Any help on how to accomplish this without unplugging/pluggin in cables is appreciated.

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    the simplest way (which I have done personally) is to purchase an A/V selector. The simple ones run from about $15-$20 and work great! Look at this link for Radio Shack for some specifics: http://www.radioshack.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=2032200&cp=2032057.2032187.2032188 The less expensive ones are at the bottom of the page. You can also find them at WalMart or Target in the electronics section.

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YOu might be able to buy a splitter for it or something but if not you will just have to connect and disconnect cords when you want to watch tv or dvd

Jason B

Purchase a tv Modulator with RF in's and Out's then you can watch it on channel 3

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