Now you guys know why I ask questions.
I think the reasonable approach is to connect that VCR first, that's the easiest. As with most chickens, I'm loathe to walk the roof yet again. UGH.
DUMB QUESTION: What analogue signals? I thought they were all phased out. I did save my report, could that have ideas?
As always, I'll report back once I get results. Patience, it may take over a week. I'm still traumatized by reinstalling a new pre-amp!
Thanks, all!