Does the cable signal need to go through both VCR and DVD player if so do you a splitter accomplish it?

It is not necessary for the cable signal to go through both the VCR and DVD player. You can connect the cable signal directly to the TV, and then use a splitter to connect the VCR and DVD player to the TV. This way, you can watch cable TV on your TV, and you can also use the VCR and DVD player to watch movies or record TV shows.

To use a splitter, you will need to purchase a splitter that has three inputs and two outputs. The three inputs will be for the cable signal, the VCR, and the DVD player. The two outputs will be for the TV and the receiver (if you have one).

Here are the steps on how to connect the cable signal to the TV, VCR, and DVD player using a splitter:

1. Connect the cable signal to the "In" port on the splitter.

2. Connect the VCR to the "VCR" port on the splitter.

3. Connect the DVD player to the "DVD" port on the splitter.

4. Connect the TV to the "TV" port on the splitter.

5. Connect the receiver (if you have one) to the "Receiver" port on the splitter.

Once you have connected all of the devices, you will be able to watch cable TV on your TV, and you will also be able to use the VCR and DVD player to watch movies or record TV shows.