Can't find info on the DVD/VCR recorder but the general scheme is to split the antenna lead and feed both the TV and recorder. This way you can record one program and watch another at the same time. Connect the recorder to the TV with the appropriate cable. If you have HDMI on both this would be preferred. This is for playback.
An alternate is the connect the antenna to the recorder. Then connect the antenna out of the recorder to the TV. Then add the cable for playback as before.