How to Receive DTV Channels Through a VCR

Coaxial cable for DTV to VCR connection.

Digital TV channels sent through a VCR must be processed through a DTV converter box that changes the signal to analog so it can be recorded on the VCR or sent to a TV for viewing. Two coaxial cables are needed to hook up the DTV converter to the VCR and the VCR to a television. Once connected, the VCR works as a pass-through component to send DTV channels to the TV. DTV programming can also be recorded on videocassette.

Things You'll Need

• 2 coaxial cables

Instructions

1. Hook up a coaxial cable from the RF output on the DTV converter box to the ANT IN (antenna in) jack on the VCR's back panel.

2. Connect the second cable from the RF out jack on the VCR to the television's ANT IN jack.

3. Set both the VCR and TV to either channel 3 or 4.

4. Turn on the DTV converter box and program the channels by pressing the "Scan" button. Use the remote control that comes with the converter box to change channels for viewing on the television.

References

• FCC: Setting Up Your Digital-to-Analog Converter Box