If I purchase a DVD recorder, do i have to have a cable box to set it up?

Question

If I purchase a DVD recorder, do i have to have a cable box to set it up?

Answer 1

It all depends on the DVD recorder you buy.  If it has a tuner you probably won't need a cable box.  However there are units out there that do not have a tuner and without one you would need the cable box.  So check carefully before buying.

Answer 2

It depends on which one you get, but most will be able to record basic cable(what you can watch without a box)

Answer 3

tivo just came out with a new one it replaces your cable box(doesn't work on satellite systems)

Answer 4

You can record whatever you watch on tv.  If you have cable box or sat receiver go out from you box to the recorder and then from recorder to tv.