I guess this is a two part question. I have an older tv, we got the converter box (hasn't been hooked up yet) and I've watched the PBS info show on the upcoming change. My questions are this---
1. Since one signal is coming in via the converter box, does this mean that I can only record the station I will be watching to a video tape? That I can't record say channel 6 while I'm watching channel 4?
2. And the signal---will the VCR be able to record the new HD signal to a video tape after Feb. of 2009 or will my VCR NOT understand the signal and only give me gibberish? (My VCR is 4 years old).
These questions were never covered on the show and nobody has been able to give me a solid answer.
classicsat2008-11-28T06:30:07Z
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1. One signal is leaving the convertor box to be exact; the channel which you have tuned it to. With one convertor box and an analog only video recorder, yes, it will have to record what you are watching. To watch and record separate channels, you need two convertor boxes, one for the VCR to record from, one to watch direct.
2. A convertor box will output SD analog video, which your VCR will record and play fine.
There will be no analog RF signal for it to tune direct; you will get a "no Signal" screen or something to that effect, if you try to tune the old channel or the actual digital transmitter.
The upcoming change has nothing to do with HDTV.On February 17,2009 the signal will be changed from analog to digital.This change only applies to people who watch (OTA) over the air broadcasting with an antenna.This change does not affect cable and satellite viewers.That's why you will need the digital to analog converter box connected to your old TV.HDTV and digital are two different things one has nothing to do with the other.To answer your first question: No you will not be able to record channel 6 while you are watching channel 4.Second question:Your VCR should be able to record the new digital signal.
The upcoming change has nothing to do with HDTV.On February 17,2009 the signal will be changed from analog to digital.This change only applies to people who watch (OTA) over the air broadcasting with an antenna.This change does not affect cable and satellite viewers.That's why you will need the digital to analog converter box connected to your old TV.HDTV and digital are two different things one has nothing to do with the other.To answer your first question: No you will not be able to record channel 6 while you are watching channel 4.Second question:Your VCR should be able to record the new digital signal. http://www.hdvideo-converter.com
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