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Friday, January 30th, 2026

VCR setup with Genie

How do you set up a VCR with DTV service?

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4 days ago

Hey, @Groet1. Check the steps below on how to setup a VCR to your Genie device:

- Use Composite AV cables (red, white, yellow) to hook receivers to VCR

- Run the AV cables from the output on the receiver to the input on the back of the VCR

- Most VCRs have AV inputs in the front or back (usually labeled Line 1 or Line 2)

 

If you need further assistance in the set-up process, contact us at DIRECTV Customer Service - Phone Support & Chat John, DIRECTV Community Team

ACE - Sage

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3 days ago

What DirecTV satellite box do you have?  Not all of them have the composite video and analog audio outputs to feed to a VCR. 

ACE - Expert

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3 days ago

@Groet1 

Specifically, what model of "Genie" are you trying to connect?


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