How can I connect dvd player to TV with only coax input?

idigvb · 28th March 2005, 14:00

I have this old 14" Sony tv which doesn't have SCART or other audio/video inputs. It only has the antenna coaxial input.

Is there any way I can connect a dvdplayer to this and watch dvd?

SeeMoreDigital · 28th March 2005, 17:37

Yes there is idigvb

You need to use a device called a "Universal RF Modulator" (well that's what we call them in the UK).

These devices allow you to input, composite video and audio signals and convert/modulate them to an RF (VHF and/or UHF) output. The more flexible devices allow you to adjust the output of the RF frequency.

They come in all shapes, sizes, colours, build qualities and prices!

Here's what an expensive one looks like: -

But you never know, you might already have one that you are using with another device... like a games console.

Also, if you have a video recorder (VCR) that's connected to your 14" Sony TV, you might be able to connect your DVD player to the video recorders "scart input" (if it has one) and use the VCR as an RF modulator

Cheers

quantum · 4th April 2005, 05:16

Here in the US it's called an RF Modulator and available in department stores and online. I bought one at Walmart a few months ago for about $25.

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idigvb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 28	How can I connect dvd player to TV with only coax input? I have this old 14" Sony tv which doesn't have SCART or other audio/video inputs. It only has the antenna coaxial input. Is there any way I can connect a dvdplayer to this and watch dvd?

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SeeMoreDigital Life looks better in HDTV Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: UK Posts: 10,009	Yes there is idigvb You need to use a device called a "Universal RF Modulator" (well that's what we call them in the UK). These devices allow you to input, composite video and audio signals and convert/modulate them to an RF (VHF and/or UHF) output. The more flexible devices allow you to adjust the output of the RF frequency. They come in all shapes, sizes, colours, build qualities and prices! Here's what an expensive one looks like: - But you never know, you might already have one that you are using with another device... like a games console. Also, if you have a video recorder (VCR) that's connected to your 14" Sony TV, you might be able to connect your DVD player to the video recorders "scart input" (if it has one) and use the VCR as an RF modulator Cheers __________________ Still confused about anamorphic images? Then look here! \| Main Encoding Interests: Hardware device playback \| My Gear \| Last edited by SeeMoreDigital; 6th April 2005 at 13:08.

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quantum jdobbs fanclub member#892 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USA Posts: 526	Here in the US it's called an RF Modulator and available in department stores and online. I bought one at Walmart a few months ago for about $25.