How do I hook a vcr to an Emerson combo tv/DVDs and a cable box

Kathy_4

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I m trying to use a vcr with an
Emerson brand combo DVD/Tv. It is alreadyconnected to an xfinity cable box using an hdmi connection.
 
Solution
If your cable box has standard rca av outputs along with the HDMI then connect those to the RCA inputs on the VCR.
If it doesn't have these connections you would need an HDMI 1 to 2 distribution box (just a cable would not work)
http://www.amazon.com/2-Port-2-out-Certified-Amplified-Splitter/dp/B0012N089W
and an HDMI converter
http://www.amazon.com/Etekcity%C2%AE-Composite-Video-Audio-Converter/dp/B008FO7PQA
The timer in the vcr would work but would only record the channel you left the box tuned to. You would not be able to record the DVDs.
If your cable box has standard rca av outputs along with the HDMI then connect those to the RCA inputs on the VCR.
If it doesn't have these connections you would need an HDMI 1 to 2 distribution box (just a cable would not work)
http://www.amazon.com/2-Port-2-out-Certified-Amplified-Splitter/dp/B0012N089W
and an HDMI converter
http://www.amazon.com/Etekcity%C2%AE-Composite-Video-Audio-Converter/dp/B008FO7PQA
The timer in the vcr would work but would only record the channel you left the box tuned to. You would not be able to record the DVDs.
 
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