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Can you play video tape on a digital tv?

You can't play a video tape directly on a digital TV. Here's why:

* Different technology: Digital TVs are designed to receive and display digital signals, while video tapes use an analog format.

* No built-in VHS player: Digital TVs do not have a built-in VHS player.

* External device needed: To watch video tapes on a digital TV, you need an external device like a VHS player or a VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) that converts the analog signal from the tape into a digital signal that the TV can understand.

Here's what you can do:

1. Get a VHS player/VCR: Connect the VHS player/VCR to your TV using an RCA cable or an HDMI cable if the VCR has one.

2. Use a DVD recorder: Some DVD recorders have VHS playback functionality.

3. Convert your tapes to digital: You can digitize your VHS tapes by using a device that can capture the video and convert it to a digital format, like a USB video capture device or a service that offers video transfer.

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