how can this be done without purchasing a pre-made converter?  essentially, I would like to create my own converter.  what type of hardware would I need to transfer the signal from an incoming coaxle cable to a port that I can plug an old computer monitor into?
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Ok I recommend you buying this device.\nWith this device you can connect cable to your monitor,or even VHS or DVD to your monitor.\nWithout needing to connect it to your PC as you said you wanted.\n\nHere are some links. The Nextvision4 in my opinion is more than enough. \n\nhttp://www.viewsonic.com/products/tventertainment/tvvideoprocessors/nextvisionn4/\n\nhttp://www.viewsonic.com/products/tventertainment/tvvideoprocessors/nextvisionn5/\n\nhttp://www.viewsonic.com/products/tventertainment/tvvideoprocessors/nextvisionn6/
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There are lots of different ways to achieve this. The most common connection now is from your PC to a LCD or DHP TV. They have built in HDMI connenctions just like a computer monitor. You can also use a DVI connection. If your TV has neither of these connections then your best bet is to forget the idea of hooking your PC to your TV because you are not going to get the results you really want.
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You can get an external tuner for PC monitors. I know they used to make them for VGAs, not sure if they make them for DVI, but you can get VGA to DVI adapters easy enough...\n\nhttp://www.avtoolbox.com/upconpage.shtml\n\nLook for the 3200 and 3400.
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The S-Video connections are normally OUT connections, not IN.  They allow you to send what your monitor sees to a TV or recorder, but not the other way around.\n\nYou need to install some sort of video capture card into your laptop.\n\nThere are several available, both USB and PCMCIA.  The average cost of them is around $75.  Check with your local computer store or electronics store, and they should help you pick which one would be best for your needs.
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My source shows how it can be done, but be warned--it's NOT easy.\n\nBetween all of the parts you need to do it (including the driver chip unique to that panel) and all the time you'll spend doing it, it's probably more efficient (in time and money) to just go buy an LCD monitor.
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Hunh?\n\nThe best way to hook your TV to a computer is with a TV Card (usually PCI, but PCIe and AGP are available.)  There are USB setups available also.  Some video cards include a TV out, also.\n\nYou will also need a TV tuner program, if you hook the cable in.
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First, your computer must have been built to be able to be a TV receiver.  My computer is only two years old but cannot be a receiver.  If your comp can get TV, you will need to buy a special part, any computer shop will be able to help you on that.  Good luck
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Connecting a digital cable box is pretty much the same no matter the model:\n\nTake the coaxial cable coming out of your floor/wall and connect it to the "cable in" on the back of the box.\nWith another piece of coax, connect "cable out" on the back of your cable box to the "in" (rf in, cable in, etc) on your VCR.\nConnect the "out" on your VCR to the "in" on your TV, and that's it!\n\nObviously, if you have no VCR, then simply connect the "out" on the cable box to the "in" on your TV.\n\nIf you are looking to do a more advanced connection, see the owner's manual below.
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Your question is a bit unclear. Despite the fact i'll help you at my level best.\n\nAre you trying to record some digital sound signal from your laptop to the pc or vice versa? \nIf so simply use the sound cards (integrated or PCI i.e Creative Audigy) Line_In and Line_Out ports on them. The computer that receives digital sound signals should be connected with a supported cable to its Line_In, and the computer that transmits should be connected to the Line_Out. But you should remember to initialize your settings in accordance to parameters that would not create unwanted distortion (Noise Hiss..!) i.e use 50 percent volume on the master of your digital mixer and line out/in.\n\nMono Out? \nMono is only single effect on the signal, its really good for speeches but why do you want Mono. You could sometime set certain parameters to receive Mono Signals on your card if it supports such. But it is possible to recieve Digital Stereo signals and then convert them into Mono with software assistance (Nero Wave Editor).  It doesn't take much time to do that as well.\n\nMicrophone!\nYes, thisis required to collect all audio signals from the atmosphere and then route them to the digital path (if using the digital mixers). But if you are utilizing Microphones try good quality microphones that have the appropriate i.e FM mics. \n\nGood Luck!
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You don't need the TV Tuner card... you just need cable - what kind that will depend on what ports your pc and tv has. \n\n1. If your PC and TV both have an S-Video port, you need an S-Video to S-Video cable. Such a cable is easily available in electronics/cable section of stores, e.g. Radioshack, Target, Walmart, etc.\n\n2. If your PC has an S-Video but your TV doesn't, most likely your TV has RCA port - in such a case you need S-Video to RCA cable. This cable is difficult to find in the store... but you can check out the website www.cables.com (or smth like that). That is where I bought it from.
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go to http://www.download.com and do a search for a converter. Make sure you download a FREEWARE cuz sharewares are usually just trial periods.
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You have to have a television with an audio out that will connect to the line in of your computer. If you have the audio of the your television running through your stereo reciever like I do, then you can take the audio out from the receiver. The sound recorder application that comes with Windows may not record as long as you need it to, however. Fortunately, ]there are many freeware and shareware programs out there to address this situation.\n\nThomas\nwww.yourhomestudio.com\n\n\nFree Home Studio Newsletter - addme@yourhomestudio.com
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Capture the VHS video to a computer video editing program using an analog-to-DV converter,  encode it to MPEG-2 and author a DVD.\n\nYour computer must have a video capture card (or a similar device) that can capture or convert the analog video signal from the VHS tape to a digital format.  \nOR\nGraphics Cards with Video Capturing Capabilities are a new commodity being produced by graphics card manufacturers. These cards incorporate video capturing capabilities so you don’t need an additional video card\n\nSOFTWARE :\nPower Direct...Show BIZ DVD....Studio Plus....Nero
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This process is really not very difficult. I have converted all of my vinyl to digital over the years.\n\nYou can connect your turntable directly to your computer with the right cables. \n\nY-cable - 2) female phono to 1) mini (1/8") male (Radio Shack has these)\n\nPlug the 2 phono cables coming from your turntable into the 2 female phono cables. Plug the 1/8" mini cable into your "line in" input on your computer. Make sure you also attach your ground cable on your turntable (if you have one) to almost any grounding post (like a screw on the back of your computer)\n\nNow, all you need is some software. Something like DART CD-Recorder  ( http://www.dartpro.com/ ) Really easy to use and will automatically convert any analog signals (vinyl, cassettes, whatever) to digital files. \n\nUse your sound card on your computer as the mixing device for optimum gain control.\n\nNo need to be intimidated by this cuz it's much easier to do than describe. Do this one time, and you'll be setup and good to go.\n\nBy the way, you can do this with any component you have. Turntables, Cassette Decks, anything.\n\nIf you have problems - contact me. I'll try to walk you through it.
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You will need a TV tuner card, and more likely, a RF adapter to turn your RCA video into coax compatible.\n\nThen, just run your coax into your PC tv tuner card, and you should see video.
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U Have got Two methods to accomplish it.\nThe First One is to buy a TV Tuner Card and insert into a Slot on ur Comp Moother Board.\nConnect Cable To it.\nInstall necesssary Software for it.\nAdvantage is that u can capture the Video/Audio, can switch from Comp to TV or Vice -versa.\n\nDisadvantage is Power Consuming bcoz, Whole system even Key Board, Mouse, Monitor, CPU everyting shud be functional.\n\nThe Second one is to buy a External Device which is available in Market. Connect it to Only Monitor.\nNo need of Installation of Software.\nEnjoy viewing TV with the Help of Remote Control also.\n\nAdvanatge is Power Consumption is Less.\nDisadvantage is NO CAPTURING.
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you need a tv tuner card, if you dont have one install one or you can get an external card that allows you to have the computer recieve satellite signal.   heres a good link on the explanation of the external tv tuner:  http://www.digit-life.com/articles2/external-pc-tv-theor/index.html