take the output from the DVR to the input of the DVD recorder. then output of DVD recorder to the TV. depending on you DVD recorder tune it to ch. 3 or 4. or Input 1 input 2 ect.. also somethings can't be recorded to DVD cause of macrovision coding like HBO, A&E, ESPN, most pay channnels.
If you have access to a PC then VSO's DivXtoDVD will handle most DVR formats and convert it into DVD files allowing you to use burning software such as Nero (Tho I use DVDDecrypter...) to record it on a DVD...
I have a Directv Sat. DVR. I record on DVR. I go to my List per Remote. Highlight program,and copy to DVD! That simple to me.I hooked it up per Directv instructions.But also went from Sat. receiver "Through DVD recorder",like a switch,so to speak: In Line!Use you Component cables or S video ,whatever cables you use.Some TVs don't have enough inputs/outputs,retc. ,but usually easily on Satellite!
Yeah take the video out from your dvr and put it into the video in of your vhs recorder and then record whatever is playing on your dvr.