Will I Need A Digital Converter Box For The VCR if I have a Digital TV?

Larry recently sent in a question asking:

I currently record shows on my vcr from my digital tv during the day while at work, will i need a converter for the vcr?



Good afternoon Larry,

I have a couple of questions for you before I can answer your question.

#1. Do you have a digital TV with a built in digital converter? (If you don’t know, skip this question)

#2. When you watch TV, does your VCR have to be turned on to receive regular television channels? (Reason why I ask, is if you’re using your TV’s digital converter to receive television signals and not your VCR’s analog receiver, you should be fine.)

I think you should be good, but, if you want to email me and let me know what Television Model including part # you have, I can give you a more accurate answer.

Unfortunately, some TV’s were sold as “Digital Ready” but did not include a digital receiver, so hopefully yours came equipped with one.


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    One Response to “Will I Need A Digital Converter Box For The VCR if I have a Digital TV?”

    1. Nikki Thompson on May 21st, 2008 10:28 am

      My TV is a SANYO Model #DS20930. I currently record daily TV programs while I am away. In reading your reader questions, I do not have to turn on VCR to see the program while it is being recorded and the picture can be seen without the VCR being “on”, though it does seem to come in “stronger” when viewed with the VCR
      being “on.”
      My TV’s model number was not located on the short list received with my comverter box coupons which have to be used before 6/03/08.

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