On Dec 11, 5:47*am, klem kedidelhopper
wrote:
I used to run my cable and antenna through my VCR and record my
programs and then watch them on my old TV. Well now since the recent
digital transition I can no longer do that, so I was wondering if
anyone knows if it's possible or has ever managed to get a composite
video signal out of a flat screen TV? It seems as though I recall that
this was available on some of the older tube sets but I've never seen
it on a flat screen. Obviously I really don't give a damn about HD. I
would just like to record my programs on my VCR. I realize that
building ground, and live chassis issues would have to be dealt with
but aside from that can it be done? I just fixed up a Visio VP322 that
a customer left here and I plan on using this set in our living room.

Why? Get a tuner card for your PC and use IT in place of the VCR. I
started that 7 years ago and can't imagine putting up with a VCR, its
limited record time and less than std def video. It doesn't take much
of a PC to record HD video but if you're planning to surf the web
while it's recording you should consider a dual or quad core processor
or else you'll get some stutters. I haven't seen a one since switching
to the first AMD Phenom tri-core. You can play files across the
network all in HD while the source PC is recording something else. BTW
the picture is indistinguishable from 'live'.

G²