old tv with no composite A/V input

[darleneblake]

I want to connect a Roku 1 to my old tv, but it does not have the composite (red/white/yellow) A/V input. It only have a cable input. Is there any way I can connect Roku to this type of tv? Thanks.

 

[skeptikaltruth]

You have a few options

If you don't care about the sound and only need the video, you can use an RF to RCA adapter:
http://www.monoprice.com/Product/?c_id=104&cp_id=10430&cs_id=1043008&p_id=4131&seq=1&format=2#description
(also available on ebay for 99 cents including free shipping)

If you have a vcr, connect your roku to the vcr through the rca cables. Connect the vcr out to your tv through a coaxial cable (same type of cable that the cable boxes use)

Or you can buy an rf modulator. There are different kinds so you have to make sure it has a coaxial on one side and the 3 rca on the other. Something like this:
http://sadoun.com/Sat/Products/S/SC172.jpg

Depending where you go, this will probably cost between 5 and 30 bucks. Try to find a mini one, it's good enough and is cheaper.

One warning, some modulators might cause a bit of ghosting so check reviews if possible. Your safest bet.... use a vcr

 

[darleneblake]

You have a few options

If you don't care about the sound and only need the video, you can use an RF to RCA adapter:
http://www.monoprice.com/Product/?c_id=104&cp_id=10430&cs_id=1043008&p_id=4131&seq=1&format=2#description
(also available on ebay for 99 cents including free shipping)

If you have a vcr, connect your roku to the vcr through the rca cables. Connect the vcr out to your tv through a coaxial cable (same type of cable that the cable boxes use)

Or you can buy an rf modulator. There are different kinds so you have to make sure it has a coaxial on one side and the 3 rca on the other. Something like this:
http://sadoun.com/Sat/Products/S/SC172.jpg

Depending where you go, this will probably cost between 5 and 30 bucks. Try to find a mini one, it's good enough and is cheaper.

One warning, some modulators might cause a bit of ghosting so check reviews if possible. Your safest bet.... use a vcr

 

[darleneblake]

Thank you so much for your advice. I tried it and it works. Thanks. Darlene

 

[AKLAL]

Thank you so much for your advice. I tried it and it works. Thanks. Darlene

Which option had you used?

 

[Bridget H]

If you have a vcr, connect your roku to the vcr through the rca cables. Connect the vcr out to your tv through a coaxial cable (same type of cable that the cable boxes use)

Your safest bet.... use a vcr

I used a vcr, and got the Roku screen for a minute and then just a blue screen. Any ideas on what went wrong?