..and yout TV to the VCR. The tuner in your VCR is looking for the same channels your analog TV is. T'ain't there no mo' That requires you to watch what you're taping, of course. If you want to watch another channel while taping, there are several ways you can do it, from using splitters and A/B switches to connecting a second converter. Any of the local A/V folks can draw it out for you and sell you the parts you need. It's pretty easy.