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    I was wondering... If I want to connect my cable line to a HDD DVD recorder
    (Pioneer DVR-660h-k)which dosent have a built in atsc tuner, and then run it to my hdtv which dose have a built in atsc tuner, will I have any problems recording tv shows and viewing them on my tv... Thx
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  2. ATSC won't work with cable. It's only for over-the-air reception. You need a QAM tuner for cable.
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    Ok would i need a QAM tuner if I already have digital cable ?
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  4. Originally Posted by SIGNAL_4
    Ok would i need a QAM tuner if I already have digital cable ?
    If you want to record directly from the cable coming out of the wall you need a QAM tuner. And note, most digital cable channels will be encrypted. You will only be able to record "clear QAM" channels. Usually that's only your local broadcast stations and a few others like a shopping channel and a local access channel.

    If you want to record the analog output (s-video, composite) from the cable box you don't need a QAM tuner. You won't find any DVD recorder or hard drive recorder that will record high def (HDMI or component) from the cable box. Hollywood has made damn sure of that.
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