How do I connect my VCR and DVD recorder to TV so that I can transfer all tapes to DVD?

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You don't NEED to connect it a TV, only if you want to monitor what you are recording. You have to connect an output from the VCR to a compatible input on the DVD. You can then either take another output from the VCR if available or from the DVD and run it to the TV.