Is the VCR connected to the TV by RCA cables, or just through the cablevision wire? If you are only using the cablevision wire, then you will need to add a set of patch cords from the output of the VCR to an open input on your TV. This will likely solve your problem, as well as well as improve your picture. if this doesn't solve your problem, give us more info (all equipment being used, as well as how each is connected). Generally speaking, minor changes in hook-up can solve these types of problems.