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OT: TV Tuner for Computer Monitor

Michael Horton

OT: TV Tuner for Computer Monitor
May 04, 2008 02:04PM

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I got an old Apple Cinema Display (Plastic one DVI ) and want to turn it into a TV. I've googled until my fingers have bled and cant get my head around what box I need. So...what box do I need that will work with an Apple Cinema Display?

I do not want a device that requires a computer. Recording TV is not a requirement. Just want a box that will turn my ACD or any computer monitor into a TV.

Michael Horton
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Dave Hardy

Re: OT: TV Tuner for Computer Monitor
May 04, 2008 02:50PM

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Hi Mike,

Have you considered using an old VHS vcr's
tuner & Apple's DVI to Video Adapter?

Dave

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Michael Horton

Re: OT: TV Tuner for Computer Monitor
May 04, 2008 03:01PM

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Uh no, but this looks cool. Thing is, without studying this too much does it require a computer? How does it work? Does the display hook up to the VCR using the DVI to Video Adapter? The VCR hooks up to the Cable connection?

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Dave Hardy

Re: OT: TV Tuner for Computer Monitor
May 04, 2008 03:13PM

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No the VCR tuner is a TV minus display device. Just plug the the S video or RCA composite signal into the adapter turn the tuner in VCR to the channel you want to view & you should be all set.

All the best.
Dave

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Michael Horton

Re: OT: TV Tuner for Computer Monitor
May 04, 2008 03:15PM

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Jeez. That simple? Cool! Thanks Dave

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Dave Hardy

Re: OT: TV Tuner for Computer Monitor
May 04, 2008 03:27PM

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You'll also have to patch the audio rca's into an audio amp & there may be cheaper or better adaptors than the one that Apple makes.

Dave

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Michael Horton

Re: OT: TV Tuner for Computer Monitor
May 04, 2008 03:34PM

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I don't have a VCR in front of me but cant I just plug speakers into them or am I required to do something else? These all in one adapters I've been looking at are either way overkill or require computers.

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Dave Hardy

Re: OT: TV Tuner for Computer Monitor
May 04, 2008 03:47PM

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VCR's usually connect to a TV which has an amp built in. Feed the line outs to whatever sound system the speakers are are plugged into or go to the Salvation Army & pick up an old HI ?i set for 10 bucks.

Dave

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Dave Hardy

Re: OT: TV Tuner for Computer Monitor
May 04, 2008 04:26PM

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You could try one of these, but you still need an audio amp.

Dave

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Dave Hardy

Re: OT: TV Tuner for Computer Monitor
May 04, 2008 04:36PM

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I stand corrected , you can plug a set of computer speakers into that unit, but the output is VGA & you may not have that port free on your Cinema display.

Dave

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Michael Horton

Re: OT: TV Tuner for Computer Monitor
May 04, 2008 06:50PM

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Thanks Dave

I'll look close at this

Michael Horton
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Travis

Re: OT: TV Tuner for Computer Monitor
May 05, 2008 11:53AM

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Hi Michanel...

Then there's this: B&H Photo HD Tuner

Travis
VoiceOver Guy and Entertainment Technology Enthusiast
[www.VOTalent.com]

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Michael Horton

Re: OT: TV Tuner for Computer Monitor
May 05, 2008 01:29PM

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Ah. Very cool. Thanks Travis

Michael Horton
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Kozikowski

Re: OT: TV Tuner for Computer Monitor
May 07, 2008 03:26PM

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This is how I do it, but it does require a computer in the middle. I find the TiVo features very handy.

[www.kozco.com]

Koz

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Scott Taylor

Re: OT: TV Tuner for Computer Monitor
May 07, 2008 04:00PM

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All that, and McDonald's coffee?

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Kozikowski

Re: OT: TV Tuner for Computer Monitor
May 08, 2008 01:34AM

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McDonalds gives you far better cups than Starbux. I've been putting my home brewed Starbux in that cup for almost a week now.

Koz

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