How to get cable to a projector

patrick24601 · 11-01-2009, 01:31 PM

We recently downsized and got rid of our digital cable. I didn't plan this out right and now we have a media room with a great screen and projector, but we cannot watch TV. There is a cable connect where I had the cable. Our cable box had component out video which I ran to a receiver which then manages the projector.

What is the best way to get basic cable back in this room ?

tcarcio · 11-01-2009, 02:08 PM

You could use something like this...http://www.hdtvsupply.com/hdmiovercoax.html

bingotem · 11-01-2009, 06:15 PM

You need to get a device that is able to tune standard cable. Pretty much any TV from the last 25 or so years can do that, but your projector probably doesn't have a tuner.
You have a few options. The best, imo, would be a PC with a tuner card. I have a haupaggue card in my HTPC, so I can get basic cable and HD locals via the PC. I can record DVR style, or watch live.
You could also go with a DVD recorder or even a VCR. Check the specs to be sure, but just about all of those will have cable tuners.
One last thing, you could check with you cable company. They should be able to get you an analogue tuner box. They will charge you to rent it, but it shouldn't be that much.

patrick24601 · 11-01-2009, 07:47 PM

Thanks. I was concerned about the PC because of the noise. But it seems like a good options. If I do it right I suppose I could put MythBuntu on it too.

Shark2k · 11-02-2009, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrick24601

Thanks. I was concerned about the PC because of the noise. But it seems like a good options. If I do it right I suppose I could put MythBuntu on it too.

Also if you do it right you should be able to make the PC pretty much quiet. Look for a HTPC case as they are smaller and will look nicer with your other A/V equipment.

-Shark2k

11-01-2009, 01:31 PM	#1
patrick24601 What is HD? Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4	How to get cable to a projector We recently downsized and got rid of our digital cable. I didn't plan this out right and now we have a media room with a great screen and projector, but we cannot watch TV. There is a cable connect where I had the cable. Our cable box had component out video which I ran to a receiver which then manages the projector. What is the best way to get basic cable back in this room ?

11-01-2009, 02:08 PM	#2
tcarcio High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MA. Posts: 1,633	You could use something like this...http://www.hdtvsupply.com/hdmiovercoax.html __________________ Pioneer Elite Vsx 81txv as pre amp Behringer EP 2500 for 15'' TC 2000 sonotube Mackie FR2500 for mains Crown XLS 402d for center 2 Crown CTs 600's for surrounds 2 B52 MX1515's for l+R speakers Boston Acoustics VR-12 center Cambridge Soundworks S-300 surrounds x 4 Samsung bd-p1500 BD player Toshiba HD XA2 HD dvd player Optoma HD-72 720p PJ for movies Benq PE-7800 PJ for TV, 106'' screen Last edited by tcarcio; 11-01-2009 at 02:21 PM.

11-01-2009, 06:15 PM	#3
bingotem High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Warren, MI Age: 30 Posts: 238	You need to get a device that is able to tune standard cable. Pretty much any TV from the last 25 or so years can do that, but your projector probably doesn't have a tuner. You have a few options. The best, imo, would be a PC with a tuner card. I have a haupaggue card in my HTPC, so I can get basic cable and HD locals via the PC. I can record DVR style, or watch live. You could also go with a DVD recorder or even a VCR. Check the specs to be sure, but just about all of those will have cable tuners. One last thing, you could check with you cable company. They should be able to get you an analogue tuner box. They will charge you to rent it, but it shouldn't be that much. __________________ Sony 60A2000, Onkyo TX-SR705 Tosh HD A35, Panny DMP BD30K Xbox 360, Wii, HTPC Infinity IL40 fronts, matching center/surrounds 15" Titanic III sub

11-01-2009, 07:47 PM	#4
patrick24601 What is HD? Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4	Thanks. I was concerned about the PC because of the noise. But it seems like a good options. If I do it right I suppose I could put MythBuntu on it too.