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Originally Posted by 1inxs
I believe the only way to record OTA DTV signals with a VCR, is to use a CECB to convert the DTV signal to analog. I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think there is a VCR for recording from the built in ATSC tuner. I haven't been able to find one. |
I don't believe they exist, either. Videotape will forever remain an analog format. One way to use a combo VCR/DVD recorder in the traditional way is to get a model capable of recording and reading DVD-RAM discs, particularly those enclosed in a cartridge. DVD-RAMs may be used in much the same way as videotapes. The only significant difference is that previous recordings must be deleted by on-screen command -- one can't simply record over an old show. Standard-play speed yields DVD-quality video for up to 2 hours. If picture quality isn't critical, a RAM disc can record up to 8 hours' worth of programming.
DVD-RAMs are relatively pricey. A double-sided disc cartridge (total 4 - 16 hours) costs about $15. However, they have a design life of 100,000 recordings; for most people, that's much longer than any machine is likely to last!
