How would I use an LCD monitor as a TV (non HD content) if it is not plugged in to a computer. IE if I wanted to buy a Dell display, how could I use that as a TV and only a TV, if it is not plugged into a computer, and I just have a coax cable?
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if the monitor has a coax input and/or rca inputs you would be able to
if it just has vga and dvi, i dont think you can unless you use a product like eyetv with your computer
if it just has vga and dvi, i dont think you can unless you use a product like eyetv with your computer
it depends on the inputs of the display and the outputs of the source (cable box/ satellite) any specifics? what outputs does your source support?
Go to http://rtv-veg.com/ and they have something that should work for you. They add TV tuner functionality through the vga input on your monitor, no computer needed.
Don't forget audio. You will need some external speakers to hear anything. You will probably also need an adapter or 2 to connect the speakers to whatever audio out the tuner has.
KWorld also makes some modules like the RTV units, and I think most of them have internal speakers/external audio out. These are the cheapest options, roughly $50. If you want to record TV, then you should get something along the lines of an EyeTV.