How Do You Connect A DVD & VCR To TV?
It is easy to connect a DVD player and a VCR to the same television as long as you have a television that is capable of accepting at least two external video input sources. Most televisions made within the last 5 to 7 years have this capability. Most VCRs use three-prong component cables, but some DVD players require 5-prong component cables. This article does not cover high definition televisions, as they require different types of input cables. Verify the types of cables needed for your VCR and DVD players. It is possible that the VCR will require one type of cable, and that the DVD player will require another. In most cases, this will mean either the five-prong component cables as opposed to the older three-prong component cables. Connect the cables between the devices and your television. The cables are color coded to make it easier to ensure that the cables are correctly connected. There will usually be labels indicating which ports are for which input channel (i.e. AV1, AV2, and
