Gather two sets of combination stereo audio and composite video cables. These bundled cables have a left and right audio cables as well as a composite video cable.,Turn off the DVD, VCR and television,Plug one bundled cable into the appropriate output jacks on the DVD player. Connect the other end of this cable to the appropriate input jacks on the TV. This lets you watch DVDs on the TV.,Plug the other bundled cable into the appropriate auxiliary output jacks on your DVD player. Connect the other end of this cable to the appropriate auxiliary input jacks on the VCR. This will allow you to send a signal to the VCR,Turn everything back on and make sure that you can watch DVDs and record from DVD to VCR.