I'd suggest getting a SIMA SVS-4. You can route the video output of the DVD AND the VCR thru it, and then into the video1 of your TV. This way you'll view either DVD or VCR on Video1 and your S-link will work fine.

The SIMA has 4 inputs, both Svideo and RCA video and stereo RCA audio. It has two outputs, also both Svideo and RCA video and stereo. It internally converst Svideo to RCA and vice-versa. It includes a GREAT sound compression circuit that takes out the high and low volume surges from your sources. The four inputs mean it will let your system grow to DSS and a GAME or maybe a DVR (digital video recorder) They'll all use the same single input on your TV. You can use the second output of the SIMA to route back to a VCR input and record whatever you're watching.

I have a Sima and love it. It solved a huge problem for me in my home theater setup. They list for $199 but can be found for around $125.

The only other hope you have is to dig into the VCR's manual and see if there is any way to reprogram the Slink properties to select TUNER instead of Video1 on your TV. Good luck.

Dave