Re: [Nolug] OT: cable -> RCA converter

From: Jacob A Duley <jaduley_at_uno.edu>
Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 16:03:17 -0500
Message-ID: <42B88095.80101@uno.edu>

Get a VCR. Brand new VCR's can sometimes be found for less than $20.
I've seen used VCR's at pawn shops as low as $12. The RF adapter for
connecting a DVD player or game console will be useless as it does not
have a TV tuner.

Brad Bendily wrote:

>I don't know anything about a $20 VCR, but they do have a box
>called an RF-Modulator. They're about $20. I got one at Radio
>Shack a while back. I had it because the Block Buster guy said
>that's what I need to fix a problem between my DVD player and my TV.
>I used to have an old 19" TV that only had the RG6 Cable plug
>in the back. Then I routed the DVD player through a VCR to
>be able to watch DVDs. However, as i was watching movies I would
>notice the brightness in the movie fade to dim, then bright.
>That's when they suggested to get the RF-Modulator. That fixed
>my problem. Then I bought a new TV and didn't need that box
>anymore. It's still on my shelf at the house if you want it,
>but i'm in Walker/Hammond on a daily basis and I don't have
>plans to visit NO any time soon.
>
>
>On Tue, 21 Jun 2005, Chris Johnston wrote:
>
>
>
>>You can pick up a cheap VCR or a box that converts the connection at
>>Wal-Mart for like 20 bucks.
>>
>>Chris
>>
>>
>
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