CABLE / SATELLITE
COMPUTERS
Computer Buying
Computer Building
AUDIO / VIDEO
Camcorders
GENERAL INFO.
FEATURES
The Webcast
The Forum
Monthly Broadcast
Why Widescreen?
HDTV Images
HOME
Can I use my VCR with my digital cable box?
Digital cable boxes can output an analog signal (which allows analog TVs to view cable content). Therefore, you can use a VCR with a digital cable box.

If you want the cable box to control your VCR, you will need either an IR blaster, which allows the cable box to send remote control commands to your VCR, or a data link cable that some VCRs can use. Either of these devices will allow your cable box to take control of your VCR so it can record programming automatically.

Some systems don't offer the above devices, so you'll need to do it manually. You can do this by programming your VCR to record at a certain time like you normally would with analog cable. However, instead of choosing a normal TV channel, you would select the video input that the cable box is connected to. The VCR will record any channel that the cable box tuned to at the time of the recording.


©Copyright 2003-2007 Kimberlite Productions
No part of this site may be reproduced or redistributed without written permission.

Some of the tips and advice may void your equipment or service warranty. When in doubt, consult your owners manual and/or seek professional assistance. GadgetFAQs.com does not recommend performing any task that may damage your equipment, void your warranty or violate applicable laws. The use of certain software may violate DMCA or other copyright laws. Since laws vary, depending upon your location, check local regulations regarding any activities you choose to engage in.

Apple, Ipod, ITunes, Windows, DirecTV, Dish Network, Dell, Blu-Ray, HD-DVD and other product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Use of those names is for review or demonstation purposes only. No infringement is intended or should be implied. In addition, no endorsement should be inferred.

GadgetFAQs.com is not responsible for the content of any outside site it may be linked to. In addition, GadgetFAQs.com is not responsible for any innaccurate or deceptive claims made by any outside web site. Links from GadgetFAQs.com to other sites does not imply our endorsement of those sites.