I my cable co. digital, do I need a tuner in my VCR, and if so which digital or analog
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The owner's manual definitely covers connecting the VCR to a cable box. It also appears the VCR is an analog system. I don't use mine for recording TV - I use a DVR.
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Yes, the SLV-D271P does have a built in analog tuner. However, you will need a digital converter box, if you plan to watch TV with an antenna. Here is a link to a very good digital converter box! http://www.amazon.com/Zinwell-ZAT-970A-Digital-Converter-Antenna/dp/B001DVZXC0/ref=sr_1_1?m=A32C9PML1J3Y0V&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1408892972&sr=1-1&keywords=Zinwell+ZAT-970A
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If you currently have (or have ever had) cable, it hooks just the way your cable input goes into your VCR. I live about 30+ miles from some of the network stations, and I picked up all of them (though one goes in and out with bad weather.)
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Not familiar with FiOS, but we use the Philips DVD as our primary cable tuner. We can tune all the old channels as well as many digital channels which are showing up on cable as well. These digital channels are not part of the "digital cable" package being offered by the cable company, and I do not know if the Philips can replace the digital tuner provided by the cable company if you subscribe to digital cable. We also use a simple old-fashioned antenna to watch & record over-the-air HDTV programming. For the most impressive HDTV we still use the 1080 tuner in the HDTV rather than the 480 tuner in the Philips, though at first glance the two look pretty similar when compared to the old TV standard. The Philips DVD works just like our old VHS recorder in that we set our individual or day-of-the-week selections, and then turn off the machine. I do miss VCR+ which the Philips does not have.
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In order to work with the TV, the TV must have an OTA or "over the air" tuner, to be able to tune into the legacy channels 2-13 (VHF). If your tv does not have this type of input, you may still be able to connect it through an older VCR. If you don't have a VCR, your local thrift shop is sure to have one, but get it quick before they're all gone :) Make sure that the VCR has composite outputs that are compatible with your new digital television. If you TV only has HDMI, you should have got a different tv. You can also get an RF to composite adapter box, but these are quite pricy ($150) In order to work with the TV, the TV must have an OTA or "over the air" tuner, to be able to tune into the legacy channels 2-13 (VHF). If your tv does not have this type of input, you may still be able to connect it through an older VCR. If you don't have a VCR, your local thrift shop is sure to have one, but get it quick before they're all gone :) Make sure that the VCR has composite outputs that are compatible with your new digital television. If you TV only has HDMI, you should have got a different tv. You can also get an RF to composite adapter box, but these are quite pricy... » Read More In order to work with the TV, the TV must have an OTA or "over the air" tuner, to be able to tune into the legacy channels 2-13 (VHF). If your tv does not have this type of input, you may still be able to connect it through an older VCR. If you don't have a VCR, your local thrift shop is sure to have one, but get it quick before they're all gone :) Make sure that the VCR has composite outputs that are compatible with your new digital television. If you TV only has HDMI, you should have got a different tv. You can also get an RF to composite adapter box, but these are quite pricy ($150) « Show Less
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Connect TV to Cable box (I only have basic)Connect cable to vcr Combo. You must have a TV that you can plug in the red white and yellow cables. I don't know what you mean by tune the DVD.You set the TV for AV then turn on the dvd or vcr button.Set the timer program as directed and it will turn on and record when the time comes. You must have the Cable on the station you wish to record. Th TV doesn't have to be on.
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There is not tuner in it so you would need a cable box or tv connected to be able to record broadcast content.We only use is for viewing DVD's and some older VHS tapes so I am not very familiar with the recording function.It has been a very reliable unit for us.
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The previous answer is not quite 100% correct. This unit does have an ANALOG tuner, which will no longer work with today's over-the-air digital high definition broadcasts. The tuner will work with basic, unencrypted, analog cable, but that's it.
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I am looking to buy a dvd recorder that will record from vhs. I have sooo many videos of family that I want to transfer to dvd in order to preserve them. This tuner vs tunerless thing is confusing me. Can someone explain it to me? I do not have cable tv and do not want it.
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Absolutely, The Digital Television Tuner has several ways to connect to other components.'Cable in' and 'Cable out' is one way to connect
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I don't know if it will work on a digital TV. You can record from TV to the VCR.
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If your old TVs do not have built in digital ATSC tuners, then you will still need the converter with this antenna. The antenna is only to receive the signal and it does a great job especially with the amplifier. Any TV made after March 2008 should have a digital ATSC tuner as required by law. Any 2008 or newer VCR, DVD or DVR can also be used as the digital tuner by running the cable from the antenna to such as device and then out to the TV.
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You need to hook it up to an external tuner, like a cable box or dish. In addition to playing and recording on VHS tapes, it also functions as a DVR, so you always have to hook it up to other stuff. If you are looking for just a VCR player/recorder, go for one that has a built in tuner. If you are looking for just a VCR player that you can hook up to your TV,look for just a VCR palyer.
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tunerless is for those like you who use a cable box, it would serve as the recorders tuner. (they cost less)However you can only rec one channel and watch one unless your cable box has capabilities otherwise.Ive read a lot about connections there is a multitude online I googled about it so I imagine you can find out how there. I wish I could tell you but I dont use a cable box.Good luck :O)
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No...if you have an older TV that doesn't have a digital tuner, you need a converter..but you don't get them from the cable company...you buy em...newer digital TVs will work with just a direct hook up.
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HiNo, you don't need a tuner. This VCR has a built-in tuner.It is the last one made by Sony... Considered their best for the home user.Please email me with any other questions.Thanks-Eddie-Sideshowvideo
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There is not tuner in it so you would need a cable box or tv connected to be able to record broadcast content. We only use is for viewing DVD's and some older VHS tapes so I am not very familiar with the recording function. It has been a very reliable unit for us.