How to get full picture on CRT television sets

[uncleputz]

The reason I didn't have any picture with the VCR connected is that I had the VCR on the wrong channel. I had both the converter and the VCR on the same channel. The VCR needs to be on Channel 3 and the converter box on Channel 4. Don't ask me why, that's what the directions say to do. Yeah, I read the directions AFTER I had the problem. The setup now kinda works. I suspect I need a better antenna. There is a selection in the menu that lets me get a full picture. A "Smart antenna" is recommended. I found a couple cards in the box that are good for $40 off on a converter box. They expired in 2009. So I've had this converter box over 10 years, probably closer to 12 or 13 years. It has taken me that long to get my old TV going. A man's gotta know his limitations.......