1. Gather the necessary cables:
- HDMI cable
- Composite video cable (3 RCA cables)
- Audio cable (2 RCA cables)
2. Connect the HDMI cable:
- Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI output port on the digital cable box.
- Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI input port on the high definition television.
3. Connect the composite video cables:
- Connect the yellow RCA cable from the VCR to the yellow composite video input on the television.
- Connect the red and white RCA cables from the VCR to the red and white composite audio inputs on the television.
4. Connect the audio cables:
- Connect the red and white RCA cables from the digital cable box to the red and white audio inputs on the television.
5. Turn on the devices:
- Turn on the digital cable box, VCR, and high definition television.
6. Select the correct inputs:
- On the high definition television, select the HDMI input that the digital cable box is connected to.
- On the VCR, select the channel that you want to record.
- On the digital cable box, select the channel that you want to watch.
7. Enjoy your setup!
You can now watch digital cable TV and record shows using your VCR.