I appreciate the answer to my question but need to give further information, maybe fA follow-up. I now have FIOS/Verizon and before had Comcast using a VCR in place of a cable box. Now that I have FIOS, I have a set top box and this is my dilemma. I gave away my VCR thinking I didn't need it and have tried various ways to hook-up my JVC XV-N3 DVD/VCD/CD Player. The FIOS set top box has the typical slots for an A/V switch. (3-prong red/yellow/white). The DVD player also has the slots for an A/V switch. It seems using the color coded system to plug the DVD into the set top box doesn't solve the problem. Yes, it is an old tv but I only want it to view DVDs. Is this a losing battle or is there a solution? Any assistance will be appreciated and thanks,