🚀 go-pugleaf

On 12 May 1997 21:19:15 GMT, goyal@utdallas.edu (Warped) wrote:

>do they make VCR's that can control cable, ie-replace the cable box?
>specifically, I mean VCR's that can handle the A/B inputs of cable
>boxes.
>
>thanks.
>
Other posters have described well the inability of VCR tuners to
descramble scrambled cable stations.

If you are looking for a VCR that has 2 RF inputs for 2 cable feeds
(cable a and b), they don't exist, for a good reason.  All you really
need is a 75 ohm a/b switch.  I even think there are some that work
electronically with a remote control.

Now, if you want to be able to program the VCR to automatically switch
between cable a and b, then that's another matter.  Perhaps there are
VCRs with cable controller mice that will do that with a cable box
that has the cable a/b inputs.  The cable mouse control might be able
to control the cable a/b switch automatically.  The only way to find
out is to get a cable box for your system and try it with various VCRs
and their cable box controllers.  Email me if you have questions.
Gary E

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