Directions for connecting a dvd, tv, vcr to DirectTv

dougswife · #1 Apr 16, 2009, 02:20 PM

Hello! I need some instructions please, on how to hook-up my dvd player, vcr, (the vcr and dvd are NOT a combo), to my tv and DirectTv.
Thank you very much

Stratmando · Apr 16, 2009, 02:32 PM

You could start with hooking the out of the Direct TV to an input on the TV.
VCR to an unused input.
DVD to an unused input.
Then, if you were using the VCR to record, then output of source to input of Recorder.
You may not have several inputs, and DVD may not have coax out, and TV may only have Coax in, then you get a Modulator to convert the DVD's S-Video or Composite Video to Channel 3 or 4(selectable).

Stratmando · Apr 16, 2009, 02:39 PM

Also look through:
Monster Cable® Home Theater Cables and Connections Guide
Then check out both Connection Guides and Cable types, Very Useful.

dougswife · Apr 16, 2009, 02:54 PM

Dear Stratmando,
THANK YOU!!! I have it up and running. I must have had some wires crossed.
You were a great help to me...thank you again

Stratmando · Apr 16, 2009, 03:59 PM

Good deal.

Stratmando · Apr 19, 2009, 11:29 AM

I've had several missunderstandings/mistakes and has destroyed my rating, it doesn't matter.
Take Care
That is a great site, in color, and pictures, save a lot of time explaining.