How to hook up DirectTV, VCR, and DVD Player?

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How to hook up DirectTV, VCR, and DVD Player?

I am planning to get DirectTV. I was wondering if it is possible to record a show from the DirectTV box onto a VCR or DVD recorder and then watch a different channel at the same time.

My TV has the PIP feature.

2007-03-01 08:10:41 · 2 answers · asked by NorCalBoy 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TiVO & DVRs

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Nope! You can only watch the same program as you're recording, unless you have another, separate box for the recorder! You can opt for a DirecTv DVR however and do as you wish.

2007-03-01 08:15:42 · answer #1 · answered by love_2b_curious 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

You need to find out how many signal outputs the DirecTV box you are going to get has. If there are two discrete outputs, then you can record one and watch the other. If not, then you will need to request two separate boxes.

2007-03-01 08:15:32 · answer #2 · answered by ed968 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋