converter box needed? If I buy this and try to record tv, will I need a converter box?
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Yes. Recording to VHS requires a converter box if your signal source is an over-the-air antenna (the DVD side of this unit is play-only).
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You will need some kind of antenna but not a converter box----I have an antenna up in the attic since we live in a rather rural area but get great reception on all of the over-the-air channels...We have had this Samsung for over 5 years and have had no major problems---i.e.--no money spent!
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I utilize my converter on my camera system. I have HDMI on my dvr and rca on two tv's connected to the converter. I had to connect the converter to the USB on my computer for power. Then ensure you select HDMI source on your tv. Also ensure you have ntsc selected on the converter. If this all fails, the converter might be bad.
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You only need a digital converter box if you currently have an analog television(older tube type/not flat screen) connected to an over-the-air antenna signal.
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If you have a digital converter box I would say yes. Their tech support is excellent. Give them a call.
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That depends on your cable company. If you use a box to get video to your TV set the dvd recorder will need to be connected to the box. Warning, there is no standard RF input to the recorder, you will have to use a RCA connection (RED< WHITE<YELLOW) cable, some cable boxes dont have this capability.
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Not sure I understand this question. This is converter box for Tv channels no recorded files at all.
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not with my older tv. i need some converter box also. not sure exactly what converter.
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yes you will prbably need a stand alone video recorder/ captrure deviceThese are hard to find sometimes and you really have to read the reviews to find the right one that works. Amazon does have a selection of them. Here is one of them Sabrent Stand Alone TV Tuner Box with Picture in Picture for TV/CRT/TFT and Plasma Monitor/Projectors (NTSC) ANALOG Only (TV-LCDHR) Also if you also have a computer connected, tv tunner cards fit the bill nicely
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This recorder DOES NOT HAVE A TUNER making it more complicated to record. I was able to record direct from Over the Air with a TV with a digital tuner! If you do not have digital in included in your set, you would need a digital converter box that has both IN and OUT video/audio inouts. This recorder DOES have an HDMI input. This recorder DOES alow you to schedule recording, but you MUST know the times and CHANGE THE INPUT so the signal will go to the recorder. A bit complicated. It really is alot like when we recorded to our VCR's. BTW, be sure to get DVD+R or DVD-R to record. MOST cable stations are not recordable due to copyright protection. Good luck! This recorder DOES NOT HAVE A TUNER making it more complicated to record. I was able to record direct from Over the Air with a TV with a digital tuner! If you do not have digital in included in your set, you would need a digital converter box that has both IN and OUT video/audio inouts. This recorder DOES have an HDMI input. This recorder DOES alow you to schedule recording, but you MUST know the times and CHANGE THE INPUT so the signal will go to the recorder. A bit complicated. It really is alot like when we recorded to our VCR's. BTW, be sure to get DVD+R or DVD-R to record. MOST cable... » Read More This recorder DOES NOT HAVE A TUNER making it more complicated to record. I was able to record direct from Over the Air with a TV with a digital tuner! If you do not have digital in included in your set, you would need a digital converter box that has both IN and OUT video/audio inouts. This recorder DOES have an HDMI input. This recorder DOES alow you to schedule recording, but you MUST know the times and CHANGE THE INPUT so the signal will go to the recorder. A bit complicated. It really is alot like when we recorded to our VCR's. BTW, be sure to get DVD+R or DVD-R to record. MOST cable stations are not recordable due to copyright protection. Good luck! « Show Less
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Yes, you have to use a cable converter type box or some other form of tuner to feed the input of the DVD recorder
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You should be able to. Some tvs need converter boxes, insure that you have one of needed.
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It works only for HDTV's. It won't come with a built in converter box inside.
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You gotta have a tuner. Whether it's a cable box, a DVR, or a Digital-to analog converter like those available for old analog tv's doesn't matter. It just has to have a tuner and A/V outputs that your recorder can accept.
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No it does NOT need a converter box. It's a digital television. All it needs is an air antenna to get network television.
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No, it's a scam and a waste of money. You need an actual converter box for that. Don't waste your money on this.
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Seems like a conversion box will still be needed...television stations have converted to digital signals (used to be analog) and the old TV's cannot view the digital signals without a conversion box