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[voodoo1226]

Hi,

Does anyone knows if this unit works without a cable box? How would I change channels? Hooking up to the VCR would only get me channels 2-13, and not CNN, Discovery, History, etc.

I've asked this question elsewhere but no reply yet, and it looks like this IS the forum to ask, so here I am.

Thanks for any help!!!

[dave w]

Hi,

Does anyone knows if this unit works without a cable box? How would I change channels?

http://www.x10.com/products/x10_vk30a.htm

It takes composite video and audio from a source and routes it to a distant TV. If you are asking if you can directly connect your cable to the Video Sender the answer is No. It needs video / audio from a cable box, VCR, DVD, etc.
The Video Receiver will relay the IR signal from your source remote control, back to the source (cable box, VCR, etc).

[voodoo1226]

Thanks for the quick reply. Yeah, I guess I am out of luck. My cable provider don't provide a cable box. I used VCR to hook up and only get channels 2-13. Again, thanks.

[Knightrider]

channels 2-13 (vhf channels) transfer to the cable band, but the upper channels do not.  try setting the vcr from "broadcast/air" to cable and see what happens

[voodoo1226]

I tried to have the VCR re-scan the channels by going into menu/setup but since it's so old, none of the buttons on the remote control works except for the up/down channel, the video play/stop buttons, and a couple of other buttons.

Thanks!

[voodoo1226]

channels 2-13 (vhf channels) transfer to the cable band, but the upper channels do not.  try setting the vcr from "broadcast/air" to cable and see what happens

Your suggestion worked perfectly. Thanks!!!