Home Video question
08-31-2008, 01:14 PM
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Home Video question
Alright here is the dilema. I got a new HDTV that I want to put in place of our current TV.
THe old TV will move to my room, but the only connection is RF coaxial cable. For some damn reason the cheap ass TV doesn't have a coaxial hookup. Yes, it's weird I looked it up and it for sure doesn't
So i need to know if I can convert the dish network coaxial signal to composite or component
I found something like this: http://www.avdgear.com/product-p/adftbnfm.htm
but I need to know how to get audio and video out of it.
Help please. Cheaper options are my best bet because i don't want to rent another cable box.
THe old TV will move to my room, but the only connection is RF coaxial cable. For some damn reason the cheap ass TV doesn't have a coaxial hookup. Yes, it's weird I looked it up and it for sure doesn't
So i need to know if I can convert the dish network coaxial signal to composite or component
I found something like this: http://www.avdgear.com/product-p/adftbnfm.htm
but I need to know how to get audio and video out of it.
Help please. Cheaper options are my best bet because i don't want to rent another cable box.
08-31-2008, 02:32 PM
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I'm not sure how dish network works but with my cable company if you upgrade to the HD cable box then it uses component cables instead of coxial. Unfortunatly not too familar with those adaptors but it's quite possible it will work.
Not too sure if this would work but a rf modular with a red/yellow/white output might do it...maybe.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1051826216013
Not too sure if this would work but a rf modular with a red/yellow/white output might do it...maybe.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1051826216013
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08-31-2008, 03:58 PM
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http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=090-369
Here you go i use these as component cables i make them myself out of coaxial cable, i work for time Warner cable so i get the coax free. but these work great to run HD component cable if they need to be real long.
Here you go i use these as component cables i make them myself out of coaxial cable, i work for time Warner cable so i get the coax free. but these work great to run HD component cable if they need to be real long.
08-31-2008, 04:02 PM
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all TVs have a coax in on them if they have a tuner, is this a TV, or just a monitor? do you have a make/model number?
if it has BNC, then it's probably either a professional monitor, or at least a higher end one
if it has BNC, then it's probably either a professional monitor, or at least a higher end one
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08-31-2008, 08:38 PM
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Westinghouse W4207 i found it was the main complaint for people that bought it.
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=090-369
Here you go i use these as component cables i make them myself out of coaxial cable, i work for time Warner cable so i get the coax free. but these work great to run HD component cable if they need to be real long.
Here you go i use these as component cables i make them myself out of coaxial cable, i work for time Warner cable so i get the coax free. but these work great to run HD component cable if they need to be real long.
RF demodulator is the only way I can do it, but that's as much as a new HD box from Dish network.
Alright for a recap. I have the HD dish network box upstairs, it's a dual tuner. The second TV is downstairs and would usually be hooked to the RF coaxial cable there, but the damn TV doesn't have it.
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09-01-2008, 01:06 AM
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See i would have thought the tv had coax too but it 1000% does not have it.
Westinghouse W4207 i found it was the main complaint for people that bought it.
But how the hell do you get video and sound out of the coaxial cable if the TV doesn't have it. I'm pissed.
RF demodulator is the only way I can do it, but that's as much as a new HD box from Dish network.
Alright for a recap. I have the HD dish network box upstairs, it's a dual tuner. The second TV is downstairs and would usually be hooked to the RF coaxial cable there, but the damn TV doesn't have it.
Westinghouse W4207 i found it was the main complaint for people that bought it.
But how the hell do you get video and sound out of the coaxial cable if the TV doesn't have it. I'm pissed.
RF demodulator is the only way I can do it, but that's as much as a new HD box from Dish network.
Alright for a recap. I have the HD dish network box upstairs, it's a dual tuner. The second TV is downstairs and would usually be hooked to the RF coaxial cable there, but the damn TV doesn't have it.
09-01-2008, 08:54 AM
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Here it is broken down. The only TV signal I have is from a coaxial cable. The TV i have doesn't have a coaxial connection(I know that's weird.) so how the hell do I get the sound and picture converted over to a usable format.
09-01-2008, 10:12 AM
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The TV does not have a coaxial connection because it does not have an internal tuner of any kind (yes I looked it up). The TV needs an outside tuner (cable box, sat.). You can put all the connection pieces you want on your coaxial cable that runs from the wall but it will not do a damn thing. It needs to run from your direct dish reciever. Problem is the dual tuner part of your HD box was intended to run PIP or watch one show while you record another, hooking the second TV up to the box will wipe those features out.
I don't know how much they are new but I saw used Direct dish recievers on ebay for $20-50 dollars depending on what one you want. If you already have the rest of the equipment then it shouldn't be a problem.
In any case the TV needs an outside tuner, thats why there is no coaxial hook up in the back of it.
I don't know how much they are new but I saw used Direct dish recievers on ebay for $20-50 dollars depending on what one you want. If you already have the rest of the equipment then it shouldn't be a problem.
In any case the TV needs an outside tuner, thats why there is no coaxial hook up in the back of it.
09-01-2008, 10:42 AM
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The TV does not have a coaxial connection because it does not have an internal tuner of any kind (yes I looked it up). The TV needs an outside tuner (cable box, sat.). You can put all the connection pieces you want on your coaxial cable that runs from the wall but it will not do a damn thing. It needs to run from your direct dish reciever. Problem is the dual tuner part of your HD box was intended to run PIP or watch one show while you record another, hooking the second TV up to the box will wipe those features out.
I don't know how much they are new but I saw used Direct dish recievers on ebay for $20-50 dollars depending on what one you want. If you already have the rest of the equipment then it shouldn't be a problem.
In any case the TV needs an outside tuner, thats why there is no coaxial hook up in the back of it.
I don't know how much they are new but I saw used Direct dish recievers on ebay for $20-50 dollars depending on what one you want. If you already have the rest of the equipment then it shouldn't be a problem.
In any case the TV needs an outside tuner, thats why there is no coaxial hook up in the back of it.
09-02-2008, 05:10 PM
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