You have received and connected your digital converter box to use with your analog TV to receive broadcast Digital TV (known as DTV) signals and are planning to record a program on your VCR while watching a program on another channel. Can you do this? Yes, however, you will have to get another converter box to connect to your VCR which works with the analog signals. It may also be wise to have an antenna for each device. However, if the station signal is strong enough, an antenna splitter can be used.
I would suggest trying that before you purchase a converter box. Each converter box comes with its own remote control, so having the converter boxes using different manufacturers may be needed. The remote is what you use to control the channels that you are watching and also provide a menu used to scan for available channels in your area. That way, if you changed the channel on the Digital TV, it would not interfere by change the channel on the VCR because it uses a different remote control code. To record more than one program over a period of time, a converter box that has a built-in timer is recommended because it will automatically tune to the desired channels. This type of converter box normally cost more and may not be available at all stores.
Digital TVs will improve the picture and sound quality of television signals. This service will free up parts of the broadcast spectrum, because of its efficiency. The Government plans to use this for emergency broadcasts. You will also be able to get more programs than the old analog TV signals.
Digital TV signals will affect anyone who watches the old analog TVs and uses an antenna to receive an analog television signal. You must take action to continue receiving Television broadcasts. The transition will take place in most areas on February 17, 2009. Most Television channels will convert that day in spite of the recent Federal extension. You do not need to do any of this if you have cable or satellite service.
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