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What would I plug the rca cables into? The only plugin on the back of the tv is a coaxial. I'm using one of these on the back to achieve having a coaxial input RCA Matching Transformer -VH54R https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005T3EY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
There are high end products that can take HDMI to SD and maintain the correct aspect ratio, but they are very expensive (I.e. near $1000 US).
The best solution I have found is the 2018 Roku Express+ that has composite outputs and maintains the correct aspect ratio. If you can find one of those used that will work for any 4:3 show that doesn't have pillar bars as part of its video image. There aren't many...that is why I use Plex for watching old TV shows. I can rip them from the DVD and they will be in the correct aspect ratio and a true 4:3 image.
For the ones that I record off of a 16:9 TV station (with the black bars), I simply run them through Handbrake to crop the bars off and then can play them back in Plex with the correct aspect ratio.
Looks like you'll need something like this that maintains the original aspect ratio. The only downside (other than price) is that it's highest output it S-Video.
As others have said, almost all over the air TV is digital now and not able to be picked up by older TVs. Some of the later CRTs were digital but now, most people don't like those models. You can still find digital to analog TV boxes on Amazon that will do what you need. This one is the one I picked up and it works very well for most of my CRTs
I think you're going to need one of these as well as a coaxial cable if it's the kind of TV I'm thinking of.
AV2HDMI (with a quick look on Amazon) appears to be a device to connect non-HDMI devices to HDMI devices. (I.e. Nintendo NES to an HDMI TV).
You want HDMI to Composite device (or to RF if you don't have analog inputs). I saw someone using this one on YouTube and it even lets them adjusts the image aspect ratio so that if you source has pillar bars you can stretch them off the screen.
For OTA you'd probably need a coaxial cable and one of these to connect to the VHF/UHF inputs on the back.
For FireTV, you're gonna need a lot more hardware. A VHF/UHF to coax converter, a coax to RCA converter, and finally an RCA to HDMI converter.
You need something like this, but you also need to determine what type of "tip" you need in order to get the correct picture sound. You might want to find the TV manual to see if it has any specs.
In the linked above, the "rings" on the tip are wired to Red /White /Ground /Yellow
Most of these products are made to go the other way, meaning from a camcorder's 3.5mm jack to a TV's RCA inputs. I even had issues using using this way if it wasn't a camcorder...but rather a Roku Box to my TV's RCA inputs.
You might need a "mono" 3.5mm jack! You're using a TRS or tip-ring-sleeve cable, which has 3 conductors. Your coax is just signal+ground. If the antenna jack inside your TV is electrically equivalent to a 2-spade antenna connector, then that might be your problem.
The other thing is, you may need to go Coax->balun->TS 3.5mm
I googled it for you: https://www.amazon.com/RGB-Scart-Composite-S-Video-Adapter/dp/B014HJHSJA Then you'll need an RCA to BNC adaptor to change the RCA video cable to BNC for the video. Audio 1 + 2 might be stereo, but if this is an old security monitor it'll have one speaker.
cheapest way? knock to find a stud, move 8 inches to either side. punch, crouch, punch again, shove cord through top and grab at the bottom.
second cheapest way, get something like this https://www.amazon.com/Management-Covers-Concealer-Raceways-Mounted/dp/B09DGM1HKK/ref=sr\_1\_4?crid=19R2T7HSV8WDS&keywords=wall+mount+cable+hider&qid=1661603895&sprefix=wall+mount+cable+hide%2Caps%2C294&sr=8-4
2018 Roku Express+ (3910RW) is the best device I have found to watch streaming on CRT's with the proper aspect ratio. Luckily, I bought 1 when they were on clearance for $10 at WalMart, now they go for much more.
https://www.amazon.com/Degausser-Degaussing-Demagnetizer-Monitors-Television/dp/B07Z2KP11C/
With a product like this. I'm more familiar with the hollow round loop variety, but looks like this is a newer design, and the older style ones are about 4X the price now.
Basically, you plug it in and place it at the center of the screen and make concentric circles moving outward from the center until you pass the edge of the screen. It demagnetizes the tube. There should be a built-in degaussing coil in the TV that is essentially wiring that is wrapped around the front edge of the tube that automatically degausses the tube when it is turned on, sometimes those fail and this fixes that problem.
If moving the set or the magnetic field that caused the color splash fixed the problem, you likely don't need a coil like this.
Bit fishy that converter is unpowered. All HDMI to A/V converters I've used required external power. Maybe try something like this
That looks like a bnc connector you can easily adapt it to rca with an adapter like this: https://www.amazon.com/Female-Male-Adapter-Connector-Pack/dp/B078481ZDJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?keywords=bnc+to+rca+adapter&qid=1654288891&sr=8-7
Most likely you should be able to plug the rf signal into one of the 3 rca connectors and it should work, but this tv does not support composite video so I wouldn't use that cable. It's an rf only set so if you're just wanting to use an rca connector rather than f-type (it is more convenient since all consoles output rf over rca) then I'd recommend using an adapter like this for ease of use.
Here are 2 different styles of adapters that'll work:
I always go with a cable style adapter because it puts less strain on the port.
You'll just plug the 3.5mm end (aux) into the "ext ant" port and then you'll have an f-type (coax) connector. Then it's the same as anything else. Just use the rf output on your console and tune the tv to whatever channel you have the console's rf output set to.
Digital, as in digital television? then you need a DTV converter box:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096N6PBWP/
Digital, as an HDMI signal? then you need a HDMI to RF converter box:
To use a VGA to composite cable, Your video card MUST be able to support s-Video or Composite out through it's VGA port - you'll have to check on the specs of your video card to know that. If so, great, you can use a cheap cable solution like this one.
If your video card doesn't support that, you will need a converter box of some sort. They range in price from pretty darn cheap to woah that's pricey. Here, you kinda get what you pay for - here's a comparison of two different ones. Keep in mind you want to go from VGA to composite, not the other way around. Amazon has a tendency to give you search results for both when you search for VGA to composite.
u/devicemodder2 Makes a good point. CRTs are power hogs and typically would not make a good "have on in the background" display type device. They can last tens of thousands of hours brand new but, chances the one you have is not brand new and probably has a good amount of hours on it. So you may just be sending it to its grave quickly by having it on and running for hours a day. You can find MP4 players that will play videos and there are some free CRT style themes for most video editors out there if you really want to capture that essence.
With that said, I also want to answer your original question because you are entitled to do whatever it is you want to do with your belongings, so don't think I am judging you or anything.
This thing here should set you right. It has a USB port on the front of it and a remote control so you can power it on and change things from a distance. It is specifically designed to take digital signal and input it into an older TV. Now what kind of inputs you have on your TV will change if you need an adapter from this thing or not.
There's a video chip on the back side of the board, it's very hidden by wires.
You need to move the wires out of the way and see what chip you have. Then you look up it's pinout and two of the pins will be used for composite video in. Despite just being pins on a chip; they are pure NTSC video-in (might be PAL depending on your model's intended market).
I followed this guide and was lucky enough to have the same video chip:
https://www.hackster.io/cameroncoward/crt-badge-sony-watchman-hack-5b40e1
However, I did not clip the original chip out or desolder it. I just soldered on the new composite cable and removed the antennae. Without the antennae, the signal from video in was plenty strong for me to mess around with without much noise.
These should get you where you want to go. It will take the RF signal and convert it to the UHF/VHF screw type.
So with a Bluetooth connector attached, would something like this work?
Okay awesome i guess its not a total rebadge then because my Bentely TV doesnt have those screws for vhf/uhf.
Yeah if those screw posts are there just get the signal to a coax cable and then use an converter like this.
As the first reply said, you probably got the wrong adapter.
This is what you need - HDMI to RCA, not RCA to HDMI:
HDMI to RCA Converter, HDMI to Composite Video Audio Converter Adapter, HDMI to AV, Supports PAL/NTSC for PS4, Xbox, Switch, TV Stick, Roku, Blu-Ray, DVD Player, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0814Z34XG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_BFQC32BEYCARDD0T37ZF?psc=1
3.5 mm to RCA AV Camcorder Video Cable, Composite Audio, PVC Material, Low Loss, Suitable for Various TVs, VCRs, DVDs and Home Theater receivers, etc https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09J4TCZK8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_X65X0VFP4JH0YZA4XFPK
it’s supposed to look like a nintendo switch menu… https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FBXPXWB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
that’s the link to the adapter, i’ve seen other success stories in the reviews so i figure it’s an issue with the tv rather than the converter?
This is the one I use HDMI to Component Converter with Scaler Function, EASYCEL Aluminum 1080P HDMI to YPbPr, HDMI to RGB 5RCA Scaler Converter, HDMI Input to Component YPbPr Output Converter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083ZF5BBP/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_FK0W0SV0WXEZ1NYNGFR9
Hi! Yes, I have a raspi 3b+ with composite output and if connect that I get a coloured picture. The TV has no sort of setup menu and only one channel for the scart input. The TV is called Sharp 51ET-35S and the converter is this one:
HDMI auf RCA Adapter mit HDMI Kabel,AMANKA HDMI zu AV 3RCA CVBS Konverter 1080P Composite Video Audio HDMI to Cinch Wandler mit USB Kabel Unterstützung PAL /NTSC für TV DVD PS2 PS3 VHS Wii BlueRay usw https://www.amazon.de/dp/B09KLDLQKG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_glt_i_SPYYB1YTFATDE27GF92S?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
ok so the hdmi to composite has three ports, yellow, red and white. these go into the RF modulator which then has a coaxial wire coming out of it that goes into the tv.
advice : the cable you will very likely need for the RF modulator to the TV is this one: https://www.amazon.fr/1aTTack-raccordement-connecteur-coaxiale-Allemagne/dp/B005N9CLVE/ref=asc_df_B005N9CLVE/?tag=googshopfr-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167157077011&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13114043426416611576&hvpone=&hvptwo...
you need a mono headphone to female rca adapter. this might be what you need but I haven't tried it. https://www.amazon.com/Ancable-4-Pack-Adapter-Connector-Coupler/dp/B077XVJKNS/ref=sr\_1\_6?keywords=mono+male+rca+to+3.5mm&qid=1640124535&sprefix=mono+male+%2Caps%2C58&sr=8-6
Plug the Playstation rca connectors I to the modulator yellow white red, then rhe coax gold unto the TV. Set the TV channel to the same as the modulator.
Looks like something like this could work. I'm not familiar with scart but that converts hdmi to scart and includes a switch between NYSC and PAL. Worth a shot!
You could always try to use an external degaussing coil. I've never used one but apparently this one (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00011UYJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_glt_fabc_92SXMQV5NHT3KJ9TK8YS) is good. Or if you have a big crt you can try holding the 8044Q up next to it in different spots while the degaussing coil goes off.
Neither of these solutions actually fix the underlying issue of course but at least it'll get your tube degaussed.
Update:
I tracked down a scan of the service manual. If anyone else need it, here you go:
https://smallpdf.com/shared#st=768d834b-e570-4b9f-8dca-a69cb4fd50f4&fn=sony_kx14cp1.pdf
>Can you give me a link to which modulator would work?
Something like this will work. Just don't go too cheap (<$10) or too expensive
You can buy a 3.5mm (male) to coax (female) adapter and then add an RF modulator.
However, does that TV also have an FM radio? Then that input may only be for FM radio and not for an external TV antenna.
Yeah, you will need an HDMI to RCA. Video translation is tricky and going from digital to analog is even weirder. This is the adapters I used to go from my PC to my CRTs. It works well but needs to be powered from an outside source. It come with a USB cable and I usually plug that into the PC or a monitor. But the plus side is it modulates it for you too. So if you have something that takes RCA, there is no need for the coax converter.
RF Modulator - RCA Composite to RF Coaxial - Converts Standard Definition Signals to Coax, Includes AV Cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XC9Y3VB/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_Z3XV5GNT5EVK6Q835FAZ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 I have a couple of these guys and they work really well!
Just this cheap Amazon one.
I use that for my Xbox to HD CRT because Xbox runs in 1080p but the tv is only 1080i. And the converter can alter the resolution with a click of a button.
Otherwise, for my computer to HD CRT or even Xbox to CRT monitor, I use the excellent HD Fury Pro 2. It cannot change the resolution itself but, as long as you don't need that capability, the quality is amazing. It can convert HDMI to component or VGA. Xbox games look fantastic running 1080p on the monitor. And my computer can natively output 1080i so media looks great on my HD CRT.
I've done some more reading, theoretically something like this should work lag free as I don't believe it has a frame buffer.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B7CEOVK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I can't be sure it would be suitable though still as I don't have one
You can use a HDMI to AV adaptor, provided the set has the Red-White-Yellow AV sockets, most will unless they are particularly ancient.
https://www.amazon.com.au/Converter-Compatible-Adapter-Streaming-Supports/dp/B07GRXDZCF
Okay so you would need a modulator and then something to adapt a coaxial to a 3.5mm. Here are some links but for sure make your own shopping choices. Plug your source into the RCA connection and then your coax out will have the antenna adapter on the end.
That missing pin is normal for VGA and shouldn't affect operation.
See the images in this amazon link
I would check that HDMI to VGA adapter as I have had issues with those in the past.
Sooooo the one I got is this, there’s no manual and I’ve found little info online
ASHATA UHF modulator, TM70 UHF TV LINK Modulator AV to RF Converter IR Extender with Channel Display, Supporting PAL/NTSC with USB Charge Cable for PC Laptop Xbox PS4 PS3 TV STB VHS VCR Camera DVD https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B089NF9NJM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wthNFbNTTA9TT
I can choose anything between 22 and 69 UHF I’m pretty sure?
You need to buy some BNC --> RCA adapters for the composite video....or you could always buy an S-VHS player and connect the video via S-video.
If only I was able to make something like this. I just bought the thing. Here's a link.
From what I've tried with this so far, the image looks best set at 800x600 on Windows, but that was only an option with screen duplication. For second screen only, 1024x768 is the minimum, which seems to work better and has less screen tearing, but the image is too sharp at times, especially for an HD video source. I think for that, a slight blur filter might be the best solution.
https://www.amazon.com/adaptador-interfaz-proyectos-desarrollo-Original/dp/B075N82CDL/
Usually they list their resolution to framerates, the 1920x1080 at 60 hz are pretty garbage, if your looking for one that's good this might be potentially a good one as it says up to 260 hz. There is also a special delock one you can order from germany but it's almost 60 dollars all said and done.
The adapter is acting as a dac for the digital signal, the cheaper dacs cant do high refresh rates and high resolutions.
If you have component, that is RGB or RGBy, then you have a ton of options. Last Gen game consoles (Xbox 360 / PS 3) to approximately 60 hojillion different Chinese boxes.
Here's one on Amazon for $35 - https://www.amazon.com/Buyee-Portable-Resolution-Auto-play-Loop-play/dp/B00JA8I0NW
The ypbr port is what you're after, although the A/V port will work for standard composite (old yellow only RCA cable). That box even comes with the cables.
Granted it's a cheap POS from China but it will do the job...and more importantly you now know what you're looking for. A media player with RGB / ypbr outputs or one with A/V output.
If you have terminals for an antenna connection, I'm wondering if you need this as well:
I think the antenna input is slightly different than a coaxial cable input and this transformer matches it. I have no real clue though - I'm trying to figure this out for myself as well. I just bought an old TV that I plan to use with a pi as well, and it only has UHF and VHF antenna connections. I haven't been able to test it out yet though.
Set the TV to VHF Channel 3 or 4 and run whatever you want through a demodulator (just like you used to do with your game consoles). You might need a coax to antenna adapter.
https://www.amazon.com/RCA-Compact-RF-Modulator-CRF907R/dp/B0014KKV7W
https://www.amazon.com/RCA-VH54R-Matching-Transformer-VH54R/dp/B00005T3EY/r