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

From: John Souvestre <johns_at_sstar.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 19:30:50 -0500
Message-ID: <auto-000018505692@sstar.com>

Hi Brett.

Yes, you will need a cable converter box or the equivalent (like what is built
into a typical VCR).

John

    John Souvestre - Southern Star - (504) 888-3348 - www.sstar.com

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-nolug@nolug.org [mailto:owner-nolug@nolug.org] On Behalf Of Brett
D. Estrade
Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 5:59 PM
To: nolug@nolug.org
Subject: RE: [Nolug] OT: cable -> RCA converter

Thanks, John.

I want to go from the cable outlet in the wall to the rca inputs on the
tv so that I can watch cable; will I need a vcr or some other type of
electronics for that?

Brett

On Tue, 21 Jun 2005 15:47:30 -0500, "John Souvestre" <johns@sstar.com>
said:
> Hi Brett.
>
> Radio Shack part nr 278-252, $2.
>
> However - Most other people who commented here went a step beyond exactly
> what
> you asked for. Do you realize that generally the RCA "video" input on a
> TV is
> for baseband (not modulated) video? If this is indeed your situation,
> then a
> cable converter box is what you really need. This demodulates the signal
> into
> baseband video.
>
> John
>
> John Souvestre - Southern Star - (504) 888-3348 - www.sstar.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-nolug@nolug.org [mailto:owner-nolug@nolug.org] On Behalf Of
> Brett
> D. Estrade
> Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 1:06 PM
> To: nolug@nolug.org
> Subject: RE: [Nolug] OT: cable -> RCA converter
>
> Yes, cable F to RCA M. I'll let you know if I have to hit you up for
> one...thanks!
>
> Brett
>
> On Tue, 21 Jun 2005 10:52:47 -0500, "John Souvestre" <johns@sstar.com>
> said:
> > Hello Brett.
> >
> > Are you talking about a converter to go from a cable female to RCA male?
> > If
> > so, yes. They are available. Perhaps at Radio Shack, but I'm not sure.
> > I
> > probably have one around here, if you can't find one.
> >
> > John
> >
> > John Souvestre - Southern Star - (504) 888-3348 - www.sstar.com
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-nolug@nolug.org [mailto:owner-nolug@nolug.org] On Behalf Of
> > Brett
> > D. Estrade
> > Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 10:15 AM
> > To: nolug@nolug.org
> > Subject: [Nolug] OT: cable -> RCA converter
> >
> > Guys,
> >
> > Like a 'tard, I moved a large tv without disconnecting the cable. The
> > cable input on the back of the tv ripped out like it was nothing. It
> > has RCA inputs, so I was thinking that I could find a cable->rca
> > adapter. Does anyone know of such, or am I stuck with having to try a
> > repair on my own?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Brett
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