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This has probably been discussed already, but I couldn't find the exact answer I need. I recently bought a Sony Bravia HDTV, it is connected to Comcast(the basic sevice at $14 a month). I am getting a ton of channels, much more than before. The problem is I have an older Pioneer DVD recorder with hard drive that has an analog tuner, so it won't get all the channels that the TV gets. Will one of these HDTV/ATSC tuners,( like Samsung among others,) work to get the channels that the TV gets when connected to the cable and connected to the Pioneer DVD recorder? I guess I could spring for a new DVD recorder with an ATSC tuner.
Thanks for any help.
Tom
Portland, Oregon
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If you have video and audio outputs on your TV just run the composite video signal and the audio signal from the TV set to the video and audio inputs on your recorder.
I do have video and audio outputs on the TV, but I sometimes need to record something different than what is on the TV, depending who's watching, etc.
Tom
Portland, Oregon
I've never seen one that does.
my 32 inch Panasonic LCD, for example
That's pretty cool. You must have an older model. The current Panasonic 32" TV (TC-32LZ800) doesn't have any video outs.
Your Comcast cable uses QAM for its "digital" channels, not ATSC, so a tuner that supports only ATSC won't give you what you're looking for. If the tuner supports QAM (many, but not all, do) you should get the same channels your TV's ATSC/QAM tuner is accessing.
Some DVD recorders have QAM tuners, some don't. Read descriptions carefully, perhaps view online owners manuals before purchasing, and check forums that talk about these devices. I have a Toshiba DVD recorder that has a QAM tuner. Bought a different-model Toshiba that was also supposed to have a QAM tuner according to the store's website, but it didn't - NTSC/ATSC only.
Having said that, keep in mind that DVD Recorders won't give you HD content. They are SD only.
I really appreciate the info.
Tom
Portland, Oregon
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