Sony DVD player/VCR no TV tuner- how to record live TV
Hi, I have a Sony DVD player/Video Cassette Recorder (model SLV-D281P). It does not have a TV tuner built in.
Per the directions in order to record live TV "The DVD-VCR cannot record programs if you have a cable box without audio/video outputs, cable with no cable box, antenna only (no cable TV)."
I have the second situation, cable with no cable box. Any advice on what I can do to record live TV? At present the cable runs from the wall in to the TV. Can I add a cable box? If so where would I find one that would work. I can't contact the cable company about this issue. I am disappointed that they do not include a TV tuner built into the DVD/VCR player.
Thanks in advance for any wisdom on the topic.