Toshiba Dvd Recorder Old Mitsubishi TV And New Toshiba DR400 DVD Recorder?

Old Mitsubishi TV and new Toshiba DR400 DVD recorder? - toshiba dvd recorder

I have an old Mitsubishi TV - Over the late 80's / 90 I recently received a DVD burner Toshiba DR400. I use a Scientific Atlanta iO Optimum / Cablevision cable. I can not image to the DVD player on my TV screen - no matter what settings I cable. If it is not only compatible components?