Help connecting my VCR/DVD combo and my Wii

I have a TV with a built in VCR (that doesn't work), so I have VCR/DVD combo.
I would like to hook up my VCR/DVD combo and my Wii but I am not sure how with my HD DVR box.
The HD DVR uses the only audio/video plugs that are on the TV.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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FROM BACK OF TV---- COAX---- TO AV SWITCH
TV on channel 3
FROM AV SWITCH--- RCA(red yellow white)------ TO DVD
FROM AV SWITCH--- RCA(red yellow white)------ TO VERIZON BOX
FROM AV SWITCH--- RCA(red yellow white)------ TO WII
If your AV switch does not have enough hook ups... may want to buy a bigger one OR hook one device in the front RCA jacks... I personally would go with the Wii in the front.....
once hooked up, the TV is on channel 3... and the AV swithch is switched to whichever device you like
If you use the RCA jacks on the front of the TV, you will need to change the input selection of your TV, in order to view the device plugged in there
hope this helps
if not, I reccomend either
A) contact the AV switch for support on walking you through hooking their equipment up
OR
B) get a local teenager/friend/family member/coworker/etc to come hook it up for you.... maybe make them lunch or buy them beer or something
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