If you have a VCR or DVD-R or similar receiver you should be able to attach the cable to that and then run the red, white and yellow connectors to your TV. That is, if I correctly understand what the problem is, here!
I have a DVD but it doesn't record. How about if I run the three wires from cable box to TV? WAIT! I do have a VCR that I almost never use. Maybe that will do the trick!