Noisy picture thru cable convertor box

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The way my cable company has things set up, one must use a convertor box in order to receive premium channels.
I have my system set up with a splitter before the convertor, which takes one signal directly to the TV, the other to the convertor, the output of which goes to the VCR (thus allowing me to tape any channel). (VCR-to-TV connection is via video, not RF.)
The direct-to-TV signal is generally pretty clear. However, the signal to the VCR is noticeably noisier (compromising the quality of any premium channel I watch, and of any recording I make). Is this due mainly to the convertor box, the extra cables, or both? What might help the situation?
Any advice would be appreciated.
P.S. The cable signal is also split upon entering the house, to feed three other TVs in separate rooms.

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Topic - Noisy picture thru cable convertor box - Chrome 10:33:18 04/05/01 (3)

Make certain the connections are VERY tight!! too. - Elizabeth 09:08:24 04/06/01 (0)

Re: Noisy picture thru cable convertor box - cableguy332 20:16:01 04/05/01 (0)

Re: Noisy picture thru cable convertor box - wheezer 16:25:19 04/05/01 (0)

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