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Originally Posted by Buffaloed in Montana
... The other problem would seem to be the converter box. It won't control either of the 2 old TVs.
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Converter boxes do not control TVs. Converter boxes receive ATSC digital signals, convert these signals into analog signals, and retransmit them to your TV or VCR. Common retransmission paths include RF via NTSC Channel 3 or NTSC Channel 4, composite video, or S-Video. In the case of NTSC broadcast signals, the better converter boxes pass them through.
A converter box has essentially the same relationship with your old analog TV as does a VCR. If you use an RF connection, then you set the TV and converter box to the same RF channel--either RF3 or RF4. Thereafter, use the converter box's remote control to change channels. If your converter box is connected to your TV via composite video or S-Video inputs, then set your TV to one of its auxiliary ports. Use your converter box remote control to change channels.
While using your converter box, your TV's remote control controls only the ON/OFF, the volume, and other inputs. Your converter box's remote control controls only the converter box.