Originally Posted by
Perito
VCRs can't record digital. Having said that, if you connect your VCR to the *analog inputs* that would go to your new tv, you can record. Alternately, if there is an analog audio output from the TV (rare, but it does occur -- it's almost always an RCA hack with a yellow color), you can connect that to the VCR and record programs.
You can also get a converter box (I'm sure you've seen them advertised) that will convert digital to analog. Stratmando's suggestion of a splitter will also work if you have a converter box or if you're receiving an analog channel. (I saw today on the tele that there remains only 99 days until digital conversion).