stupid Q about my old Plasma - Blu-ray Forum

blueblood · 11-16-2009, 06:09 AM

Hello, sorry for the question but I cant seem to find an answer anywhere else. I have an old school Hdtv plasma, that does NOT have a coaxial input, and I have regular cable via coaxial. How can I get the coaxial cable to view it on the tv, any converters or something? I tried a dtv converter but didnt work??!! Thanks

HiDefRev · 11-16-2009, 01:11 PM

No, you do NOT need a converter box. They are for use with OTA antennae, NOT cable. What you need is a VCR. All VCRs have an F connector for a coaxial input, and most have composite outputs ( yellow, red, white ) as well as coaxial. If you don't have one, check www.amazon.com . They have good new and used VCRs, as well as DVD/VCR combo units. But first, I would call the cable company and explain your situation to them. They should be able to provide you with a basic cable box at no charge.

RussellPandorabox · 11-20-2009, 05:41 AM

Which one's the better? Plasma or LEDs, can anyone post some interesting thread about it?

I’m the author of the new book, Pandora’s Succession. : http://www.pandorabook1.com

HiDefRev · 11-20-2009, 08:12 PM

Plasma, hands down. There are several forums on the web devoted to HDTVs. You'll find a wealth of info at these ( High Def Forum is a good one ).

11-16-2009, 06:09 AM	#1
blueblood Member Member since:Aug 2007	stupid Q about my old Plasma Hello, sorry for the question but I cant seem to find an answer anywhere else. I have an old school Hdtv plasma, that does NOT have a coaxial input, and I have regular cable via coaxial. How can I get the coaxial cable to view it on the tv, any converters or something? I tried a dtv converter but didnt work??!! Thanks

11-16-2009, 01:11 PM	#2
HiDefRev Active Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:State of Relativity Blu-ray collection:35	No, you do NOT need a converter box. They are for use with OTA antennae, NOT cable. What you need is a VCR. All VCRs have an F connector for a coaxial input, and most have composite outputs ( yellow, red, white ) as well as coaxial. If you don't have one, check www.amazon.com . They have good new and used VCRs, as well as DVD/VCR combo units. But first, I would call the cable company and explain your situation to them. They should be able to provide you with a basic cable box at no charge. Last edited by HiDefRev; 11-16-2009 at 01:13 PM.

11-20-2009, 08:12 PM	#4
HiDefRev Active Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:State of Relativity Blu-ray collection:35	Better video Plasma, hands down. There are several forums on the web devoted to HDTVs. You'll find a wealth of info at these ( High Def Forum is a good one ).

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RussellPandorabox Banned Member since:Nov 2009	Which one's the better? Plasma or LEDs, can anyone post some interesting thread about it? I’m the author of the new book, Pandora’s Succession. : http://www.pandorabook1.com

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