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1. RCA Matching Transformer -VH54R
- Country Of Origin: China
- Converts Receiver Connection To Cable Or Wire
- Connector Type: See Specs
- Product Type:Power Converter
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2. RF Modulator, KKmoon Compact RF Modulator Audio Video TV Converter RHF UHF Signal Amplifier AC120V
◕‿◕【AV TO RF MODULATOR】Can convert audio and video to RF via channel.A / V output is widely used. Compatible with all local CATV systems.◕‿◕【SUPPORT VHF / UHF OPERATING FREQUENCY】VHF / UHF operating frequency from 47 to 868 MHz.◕‿◕【OUTPUT CHANNEL】With selectable output ...
3. DVI-D to VGA Powered Active
- Add-onputer Peripherals, L Addon 1ft Dvi-d Dual Link (24+1 Pin) Male To Vga Male Black Adapter Cab
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4. Buyee Portable HD for 1080P Resolution Multi Media Player 3 Outputs Hdmi, Vga, Av, 2 Inputs Sd Card
- Supports video formats, such as RM, RMVB, MPEG1/2/4, AVI, DAT, MOV, MKV, TS, M2TS, TP, FLV, WMV, etc.Supports music formats, such as MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG, ACC, FLAC, ALAC, APE.
- Supports hang-up subtitle formats, such as SMI, ASS, SSA, SRT, SUB, PGS, SUB+IDX.Supports picture formats, such as JPG, BMP, PNG, GIF, TIFF.
- Supports picture play modes: multi-picture preview and full-screen slide show.Its definition can be up to 1080P.There are AV, HDMI, YPrPb and VGA interfaces for video output.
- Supports kinds of memory cards, such as SD, SDHC, MMC, MS card. It can read all files stored in these cards.Supports USB interface of HOST function, and it can play the files in USB storage devices directly, such as USB disk, USB HD, etc.
- Supports many different languages, such as English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, French, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, German, Dutch, Japanese, Polish, Thai, Turkish, Czech, Italian.Supports election play, background music and automatic memory.Small size and light weight, easy to install and convenient to use.
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Ok so you have 2 options, one not as practicable but would be more convenient with more sets. Option 1, the easier one, is to get an adapter like this one. https://www.amazon.com/RCA-VH54R-Matching-Transformer-VH54R/dp/B00005T3EY/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?keywords=75+ohm+to+300+ohm+adapter&qid=1573104431&sprefix=75ohm+to&sr=8-9
It doesn't have to be this exact model but you just need some sort of adapter like this one. Considering this tv was made without any inputs other than RF, this is your best bet. This is also considering your vcr has RF, but since nearly every vcr has RF already you should be fine. The second option, is less practical but possible is to create your own analog station in your home. Since the analog airwaves for tv have been pretty much abandoned, you can do what you want with it and this would be a neat thing to setup, especially since it would also be able to transmit to portable tvs also. If you don't want to buy an adapter brand new, you could probably find a used one in a thrift store but the new ones are not all that expensive either. There are also rca to RF converter boxes so with those you can take composite video and lay it on this tv.
Does it have external antenna inputs (probably 2 sets of screws, one for VHF, one for UHF)?
If so you could get a 75 Ohm to 300 Ohm adapter and then a RF Modulator converter.
This way you can feed it composite input without making any internal modifications. Honestly, the modifications sound more fun and would probably have better picture quality, too 😁
I see that card still has DVI-I capability, which is nice. I know they all have to be active adapters to convert the digital to analog, but maybe the ones with their own external power source would work better.
They do such a poor job of listing capabilities, no one can be certain the $90 one would perform any better than the $10 one. Or maybe a $50 one that appears to be externally powered like the one you listed.
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.
This is a nice modulator https://www.amazon.com/Modulator-KKmoon-Compact-Converter-Amplifier/dp/B079JXQKQJ/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1UXFZI7FPPWUU&keywords=rf+modulator&qid=1562809872&s=electronics&sprefix=rf+mod%2Celectronics%2C141&sr=1-5
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
If you have RCA cabless you are trying to connect, you need an RF modulator to connect to an Antenna In connection on the TV
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/insignia-rf-modulator-black/4947028.p?skuId=4947028
If your TV is older (like what you have) and only has VHF terminal connections, then you also need a Matching Transformer
https://www.amazon.com/RCA-VH54R-Matching-Transformer-VH54R/dp/B00005T3EY/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1540062212&sr=1-3&keywords=rca+matching+transformer&dpID=41CIx78IkcL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
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Note: Do not buy the cheap RF modulators on Amazon because some of them are very cheap knock off brands that don't work correclty. I made this mistake a couple times.
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.
https://www.amazon.com/300-Ohm-UHF-Matching-Transformer/dp/B0002ZPIOG/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1538066206&sr=1-6&keywords=uhf+adapter