Joy recently posted a question: Someone told us that with the converter boxes you wouldn’t be able to get channels more than 50 miles away, is this true or will we be able to get what we’re getting now? Should we get the smart antenna or is our regular antenna going to work? We don’t want [...]
Archive for DTV Q and A
I purchased a converter box but received a “No Signal” Message after I hooked it up
Mark recently posted a question: I have purchased two of the RCA converter boxes with the coupon program and have tried to hook them up to my TV’s. When I hook them up I get the message NO Signal. I live in the Saint Louis area and without the converter (just using my rooftop antenna) I [...]
Do I have to buy a certain brand converter box for a certain brand TV?
Linda recently posted a question: question? do you need to buy a certain brand converter to go with a certain brand tv??? or will any converter work with any brand of tv?. thanks! Hello Linda, and thanks for visiting… No, you do not have to buy a certain brand of digital converter (CECB) to work [...]
How do I Install a Digital Converter Box, VCR, and DVD Player?
Pamela recently posted a question: I have a DTV digital converter box but I have both the DVD and a VCR that I would like to connect and to watch, first I can’t the proper connection and second I can’t figure out how to get it to play now, can you help guide me, I [...]
Where is my Digital Converter Box Coupon?
Sandra recently posted a question: I REQUESTED A COUPON FOR MY TV ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO.WHEN CAN I EXPECT THE REQUEST FOR THE CONVERTER BOX. Hello Sandra, Thanks for your question. Here is a link for you to browse when you get a chance… http://www.tvconversionhelp.com/2008/05/15/dtv-coupon/ Towards the bottom of the page is a section titled [...]
Will I Need A Converter Box to Watch DTV With My VCR?
Daniel recently posted a question: I have a Magnavox model No. 19PR14 C227 with a Magnavox modelVRT342 video cassette recorder. I do not know if the vcr has a built in digital converter. Do I need to install a digital converter to receive digital TV signals? Hello Daniel, After doing some net research, that particular [...]
Can i Set the VCR for timer recording without having to set the digital converter box to the channel I want to record?
A recent email to TVConversionhelp asks: We installed the Magnavox DTV Converter through our VCR, can I set the VCR for timer recording without having to set the converter box to the channel I want to record? We have asked several different “customer service reps.” and get different answers. If not, I guess I have to [...]
If I Have Cable Do I Need A Converter Box?
Barbara on TVConversionhelp asks: If I have cable with Time Warner do I need a converter box? Hello Barbara, After doing a little bit of browsing on Time Warner Cable’s webpage. I found the following link: http://www.timewarnercable.com/Corporate/Products/DigitalCable/dtv/default.html?menu=27671 which states that: “As long as your televisions are connected to Time Warner Cable service, you’ll continue to [...]
Our digital converter box has a coax connector labled “in from antenna” and a different type of input for a smart antenna, what are these?
Liz recently asked a question on TVConversionHelp I have received my coupons and am now waiting to get my converter boxes,there is a waiting list, however when I saw one (rca) I noticed it has a coax connector for “in from antenna” and a different type of input for a smart antenna, what are these? [...]
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 [...]
