DirecTV provides users with clear digital television and the option of DVR recording. Subscribers who want to store some of those shows on videocassette, however, need to make a simple connection. This connection allows you to not only record DirecTV programming but operate your VCR and watch DirecTV at the same time.
Instructions
1. Set up the DirecTV cable box and the VCR next to each other. This makes it a lot easier to adjust and attach cables. Typically, the DirecTV box should go on top of the VCR, but sizes vary, so place the smaller electronic device on top of the larger one.
2. Connect the cable that is coming from the wall to the DirecTV input that is labeledSAT IN or Cable In. If the DirecTV is already connected, the cable should already be connected, and should not be touched.
3. Connect a coaxial cable from the TV Out port of the DirecTV box. Connect this to the Cable In or SAT IN port on the VCR. This will commonly be the bottom port on a VCR, but connections vary from model to model.
4. Connect a coaxial cable from the OUT TO TV port and directly into the coaxial input on the back of the television.
5. Make sure that both the VCR and DirecTV are set to operate on the same channel. This is usually either Channel 3 or Channel 4.
6. Turn on the DirecTV box, VCR and television. Check the connection by pressing the VCR/TV button and calling up the appropriate channel on the VCR.
7. Test the recording by placing a blank tape in the VCR and recording for a few minutes. Stop the tape, rewind and play it back to make sure everything worked correctly.
Tips Warnings
When DirecTV upgrades or installs your satellite system, ask them to hook up your VCR as well. They will gladly do it, and will provide the extra coaxial cable on most occasions.
