Hooking up a Samsung DVD-R155 to direct TV box via Pioneer VSX-917 receiver?

Question

I am trying to hook a dvd-r-155 dvd recorder to my pioneer vsx-917 receiver via Direct TV box so I can record from the tv..... I have a Vizio 32" tv hdmi can any 1 help please.... I can play dvd's the picture is great but still can't record seems like it is in the dvd play mode..... I am new to all the digital world..... Thanks for any help....

Answer 1

If you can play a DVD and watch cable, you're almost done. Right now you have the signal leaving your DVD player but you need to hook an additional cable (or set of cables depending) to get the signal from your receiver to your DVD player, for recording. Then, you will need to tell your receiver to output to DVD with the signal you want to record. Check the Pioneer owners manual for exactly how to set the switches.