What is an External Tuner and do I need one to use my vcr/dvd combo to record broadcast television shows?

I bought a new Magnavox DVD/VCR with hdmi and digital audio coax and rca audio video ability. But It doesn't have a built in digital tuner. It is only good for recording or ...show more
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It is basically a box that tunes the TV source you receive and provides an analog A/V signal your recorder can use. If you subscribe to a TV provider, they can provide you with a box that has A/V out. If you have antenna, you need a digital antenna converter box.

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Get a digital set top box to receive digital telly connect the set top box the correct way you could also be able to record digital telly to VHS tape via the HDMI 'input' sounds like, check first mm? Ask a tech about it thet could either draw you a picture of how to connect set top box, telly and DVD / VCR. Good Luck. Cheers Mars Mission.

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If you have analog cable, you will need a old VCR or an external analog cable box or tuner. Many new DVD/VCR combos do not have a tuner. In other words you need something that can tune the cable channels and convert that to video/audio for your DVD/VCR.

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