Can I use my VCR to tape a program while watching another on an HDTV?

Question

I use a rooftop antenna and plan to purchase an HDTV. Will I still be able to use my VCR to tape one program while watching another? Will converter boxes be required to do this? If so, will I need one or two converter boxes?

Answer 1

An HDTV means you have a digital tuner and multiple inputs on the back.  you can split and hook your antenna up to one slot and watch the local channels.  You can run the antenna to a digital converter and to the VCR (probably analog tuner) and then to the tv.  You can watcha and record at the same time.