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Reddit mentions of iDOO Set Top Box TV Box Converter Box, TV Converter Box for Analog TV with HDMI Out Coaxial Out AV Output Composite Out USB Input Recording 1080p Remote Control and Game Playing Function
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We found 3 Reddit mentions of iDOO Set Top Box TV Box Converter Box, TV Converter Box for Analog TV with HDMI Out Coaxial Out AV Output Composite Out USB Input Recording 1080p Remote Control and Game Playing Function. Here are the top ones.
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Free Local TV Channel: Set top box receives over-the-air ATSC digital TV broadcast to your analog TV.HD 1080P Output: Watch and record free to air television in full HD quality, 1080P/ 1080i/ 576i/ 576P/ 720P with the TV box.Multiple Output / Input Methods: The converter box has HDMI out/ coaxial out/ AV output/ USB Input to support multiple connection methods.Other Functions: The analog TV converter box has TV recording / remote control/ parental lock/ auto search/ timer setting/ USB upgrade function.What You Get: 1 x Digital TV Converter Box, 1 x Remote Control, 1 x AV Cable, 1 x AC/DC Adapter, 2x AAA Battery, 1 x User Manual (antenna is not included). Local U.S. Customer Service after-sales team. 1 year warranty.
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So, for local access TV while camping, first, you'll need an antenna to pick up TV out of the air. For antennas "digital" is just a marketing word, so don't worry either way about finding one that says digital.
You just need a small TV antenna, like this - this one is small, reasonably cheap, and has good reviews:
https://www.amazon.com/Latest-Amplified-Digital-Antenna-65-80/dp/B07FVLXHYV/
That antenna catches the signal from the air (hopefully there is a signal where you're camping), then it sends the signal down a wire. But, that signal is still digital, which your TV can't display.
So, you have to convert the digital signal to analog. For that, you need a digital signal converter box, like the one I posted earlier. Note these also need an electric plug, they don't work on batteries, so that could be an issue if you're camping. I picked this one "just because" but if you search Amazon for "digital set top converter box" you'll see more:
https://www.amazon.com/iDOO-Converter-Parental-Recording-Required/dp/B079DJKKSF
Lastly, that box will output onto a modern coaxial cable. You'll need this cheap adapter to make that fit the antenna jack on your TV:
https://www.amazon.com/Female-Coaxial-Adapter-FM-Antenna/dp/B00BBYRDG8
Honestly - that's a lot of work and expense for a little TV. And a lot of wires/cables/plugs to mess with when camping.
You might just see if the TV channels you want to watch stream online, and watch them on your phone that way.
Nice! Yeah sometimes the simple switches are the hardest to find!
For the converter it sounds like you're really wanting to go from coax to hdmi, since that's the job the VCR is currently doing. Again it won't be a cable but another converter box. I haven't used it but here's one that's pretty cheap from Amazon.
iDOO Set Top Box TV Box Converter Box, TV Converter Box for Analog TV with HDMI Out Coaxial Out AV Output Composite Out USB Input Recording 1080p Remote Control and Game Playing Function https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079DJKKSF/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_cwIEDbH12M4SX
If you're looking to spend some dough and want the best quality you can get then I'd suggest doing the rca mod on the 2600, then feeding that into either a framemiester or OSSC to convert that signal to hdmi.
Either of these options would take the VCR out of the setup, since it's only job in your current setup is to convert from coax to hdmi. Good luck!
It's called a home theater display for a reason its meant for movie streaming and blu-rays. But here's an easy fix!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079DJKKSF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_DXirDbQM8K6H7