Digital TV in America

Feb 04, 2009 18:10

There's a lot of confusion about the American switchover to digital television. As an audiovisual specialist, I'd like to clear up confusion among my family and friends ( Read more... )

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reynardine February 5 2009, 00:52:12 UTC
It's so nice to see you posting again! I've missed you!

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motteditor February 5 2009, 01:44:49 UTC
Stacey! What reynardine said.

So here's my question -- will VCRs continue to work? I maintain they will, but my friends claim they didn't during the digital tests they've run.

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opheliasclone February 5 2009, 03:34:00 UTC
Add-on devices for analog TV will work on a basic level provided they're connected directly to a converter box. So for example, you may need to plug the converter box into your VCR and then run the VCR video to your TV. If you connect the converter box straight into your TV, your VCR will not work ( ... )

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motteditor February 5 2009, 03:36:33 UTC
Right. Our TVs -- since we're all already on cable -- should be fine. Which means the VCRs should be as well, yes? My contention is there will be no problems with VCRs, but my friends are convinced their will be, even with a digital TV.

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opheliasclone February 5 2009, 03:57:55 UTC
Yes, you should be fine. Your cable box is already providing an analog signal to your VCR. That would not change regardless of the signal it receives. If your box is super old, call your cable provider for a freebie. Otherwise don't worry. Or if you want to be paranoid, visit their web site. lol

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Looking Forward To Getting Involved anonymous April 9 2011, 05:38:36 UTC
Thanks...this looks really interesting. I am looking forward to having my says!

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