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Can I use a DVD Recorder as a SET-TOP Box?

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I have an HD Ready TV without an HD Tuner. I have used a separate SET-TOP box. I was wondering if DVD recorders that have a tuner in them can be used as a SET-TOP box? Would the quality generally be as good?

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RE: Can I use a DVD Recorder as a SET-TOP Box? - Jack G 07:26:40 08/13/07 (2)
It won't unscramble scrambled channels, but if the DVR has a digital tuner, it will let you get digital/HD freebies, probably just your locals, and a few oddballs.
Jack
- RE: Can I use a DVD Recorder as a SET-TOP Box? - Cut-Throat 08:21:53 08/13/07 (1)
  All, I am using now is an antenna in the attic with my Current SET-TOP Box. But, a lightning strike removed some preset capability from it, so I was thinking that a DVR with HD tuner might be the way to go.
  
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  - I don�t know if this will be helpful�� - three_sox 18:07:28 08/13/07 (0)
    ....I am in Australia so I don�t know if it is the same there.
    
    Over here a digital hard-drive recorder (with in-built digital tuner - �PVR�) can only record from FREE OVER THE AIR TV channels. If you wish to record Satellite/Cable pay-TV you need a DVD-hard-drive recorder.
    
    I use DVD-hard-drive recorders here as they can record everything. Of course, I then need separate set-top boxes.
    
    I hope this helps � I mention because I know people here who buy a PVR only to find out they can not record satellite/cable TV
    
    Good luck.
    
    Smile
    
    Sox

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