Help please

i am sure this has been posted but i could use some help. i am trying to set up my tv+dvr+dvd recorder. i have the dvd recorder set up and it works to the tv. the satellite dvr works to the tv but i cant seem to record from the dvr onto the dvd recorder. i know i am leaving out a step but i cant figure it out. i have been to circuit city where i got the dvd recorder and they didnt seem real big on helping me. please can someone help me here please.

thank you in advance