Will it pick up my channels & record with out a cable box with cable out of the wall?
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If you have Basic Cable that doesn't require a box, you can plug your cable directly into the unit; it has a built in tuner just like modern TVs have. You can also connect a cable or satellite receiver and record from that but you will be limited to non-HD picture (the box will convert down to standard definition).
1847962
It will record all unscrambled cable channels if you hook up your cable from the wall, as well as over the air channels(if you hook up an antenna). Any scrambled channels still have to go through your cable box first, if you have a cable box.
1847963
It will record what can be viewed on your TV. So if you don't have cable, just an antenna, it can record those stations.
434569
Yes! you can record TV when connected properly I got mine hooked to my cable box . cable box to TV . Different TV may have their on way you have to check the owners manual
352440
You should be able to record if you can connect it to your over the air antenna. I purchased a fine Philip antenna from Walmart which connects to the coaxial cable outlet and provides excellent reception.
183411
Yes. Just connect it to the same indoor or outdoor HDTV antenna that the TV is connected to. If its tuner can pick up the signal, it will record it.
1286769
It depends, the unit itself has to be tuned to the channel it is recording. My output from the recorder to the TV is HDMI, so it would be possible to split the antenna signal and send it to both the recorded and the TV, then tune them separate. My problem is that the incoming signal is from a cable box, and I have to use the cable box to control channel selection, so, I am stuck with being able to watch/record only one channel at a time. It will allow you to watch what you are recording, while recording (rewind, pause, jump forward, etc.) You can also watch anything you have already recorded while recording a new show. It depends, the unit itself has to be tuned to the channel it is recording. My output from the recorder to the TV is HDMI, so it would be possible to split the antenna signal and send it to both the recorded and the TV, then tune them separate. My problem is that the incoming signal is from a cable box, and I have to use the cable box to control channel selection, so, I am stuck with being able to watch/record only one channel at a time. It will allow you to watch what you are recording, while recording (rewind, pause, jump forward, etc.) You can also watch anything you have already... » Read More It depends, the unit itself has to be tuned to the channel it is recording. My output from the recorder to the TV is HDMI, so it would be possible to split the antenna signal and send it to both the recorded and the TV, then tune them separate. My problem is that the incoming signal is from a cable box, and I have to use the cable box to control channel selection, so, I am stuck with being able to watch/record only one channel at a time. It will allow you to watch what you are recording, while recording (rewind, pause, jump forward, etc.) You can also watch anything you have already recorded while recording a new show. « Show Less
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This remote is designed to power on/off all brands of TV's, control volume, change channels. I do not believe it will work any cable boxes. So Yes it will still work your TV no mater where your cable comes from but you will need a separate remote to work your cable box.
664898
Yes. It works with or without a cable box. It will change the channels on the TV once you have run through the auto programming on the TV that detects all available channels.
215928
Yes, you can split the cable and record using the coax cable input on this device and bypass the cable DVR box. The DVR coax output on cable boxes is analog; therefore, this unit will not record from the cable DVR box. In addition, only broadcast HD TV channels can be recorded with this device.
1251154
Yes this will work with cable TV and you can record it to your hard drive and/or pause live TV.
883969
No it only works for over the air signals (OTA). And DO NOT buy this box! The company has shut down the DVR service and abandoned all its customers.
2235450
Only if you subscribe to a cable company and put the cable box the through the channel master to record channels.
1598320
No this will not take the place of the digital box. Only bring in channels clear that it can pick up, mostly local channel.
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Was going to buy for my mom, but wanted to verify that you can record TV programs without a built in tuner which is the case in this unit. Mom has cable but no cable box Jon T , did your situation work?
676094
Hi Donna,I'm not sure. I only recorded shows from our cable box. It worked perfectly with that.
1322665
Yes. It allows you to change the channel on the digital box while you are away. I still record things with a VCR by going from antenna to converter box to VCR to TV. It works great for that. Be certain to get this model though.
1877399
I'm pretty sure it will not. You can get a card from your cable company to put in the Tivo to have it tune in your channels like your cable box.
1321090
No, You can record directly from your cable TV, however the unit will only record digital broadcast channels.