How to record virtual channels

[GeoInMo]

Since the digital conversion the only TV channels I can get are the virtual ones, eg 8-1 8-2 etc. My DVR does not accept these channels. Do I need a new DVR or am I missing something here? The Accurian DVR I have is fitted with both HDD and CD recording devices and any new one would have to be configured like that. Any ideas from you experts?

[edDV]

Does the Accurian DVR have a digital ATSC tuner?

If it does, set up your antenna and scan. You should get the available digital channels.

As of the analog shutdown, there is no longer a Ch8.

If your DVR lacks a digital tuner, you will need to use an ATSC converter box.

[GeoInMo]

I think the problem is simply my DVR not having a digital tuner. It looks like I need to research available products to see if I can find what I need. That might not be easy. Very few stand alone recorders have both an HDD and CD drive.

[edDV]

I think the problem is simply my DVR not having a digital tuner. It looks like I need to research available products to see if I can find what I need. That might not be easy. Very few stand alone recorders have both an HDD and CD drive.

As a workaround, you can try an ATSC SD Coupon convert box. Two of interest,

Channel Master CM-7000 has S-Video out + audio

EchoStar/Dish DTV-PAL has a programmable timer for channel switch.