How to Turn a PC Monitor into a Television
While a television has traditionally been associated with viewing broadcast networks and PC monitors have been manufactured to give visual output for computers, the line between the two displays has blurred considerably over the past few years. Now, televisions come with built in connectivity features, allowing them to be connected with computers, while computer monitors can also be converted for broadcast viewing using several methods.
Since PC monitors generally have a long life, people often have spare old monitors lying around the house or in storage. Following the method detailed below, you can convert those monitors into televisions and use your cable network with them.
Instructions
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Since PC monitors generally have a long life, people often have spare old monitors lying around the house or in storage. Following the method detailed below, you can convert those monitors into televisions and use your cable network with them.
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First you need to check whether the monitor is in working condition or not. This can easily be done by plugging in the monitor to a power socket and turning it on. All monitors have some sort of LED to indicate when they are switched on, and some of them even show up a blank display.
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If your monitor is in working condition, you need to purchase a TV tuner box. This can be done from any of the major online retail stores or your nearest computer electronics shop. Make sure you check your monitor’s connector before purchasing a TV tuner so that it is compatible.
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Once you get the TV tuner box, you need to start connecting everything for it to work. Remember, in this scenario you are not connecting a computer and are only going to be using the monitor. Make sure nothing is plugged into the main connection before you start connecting the wires.
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All TV tuner boxes come with a manual which shows how you can connect them. You simply need to connect the monitor’s video input with the output of the TV tuner box. After this you need to plug in the tuner’s adapter and your cable wire (from your cable provider) into the tuner box.
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Now you need to connect both the tuner and the monitor with the main electricity connection and turn them both on. You should also have a remote control for the TV tuner, which will allow you to open up the tuning menu. If everything is connected properly, the config or menu button on the remote should bring up a visual menu on the monitor screen.
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Simply use the auto-tune option now so that the TV tuner can catch all the channels your cable network is providing. Once the process is completed, you can sit back and enjoy watching TV on your PC monitor.
