Directv to a monitor

[dae06]

Is it possible for me to hook up one of my SD directv boxes to a computer monitor (without the computer)? I want to do an under cabinet mount in my kitchen to free up counter space. Most undercabinet tv's are too small and pretty expensive.

 

[ClemSole]

A monitor is not as smart as a tv so there are no connections that will work on it for a D* receiver.

 

[harshness]

If you've got an old composite monitor like those used with the Apple ][, Commodore 64, Atari 8 bit or Amiga, you can hook directly to the composite input.

If you're trying to use an LCD or plasma that weren't designed for TV use, no dice.

 

[DodgerKing]

A monitor is not as smart as a tv so there are no connections that will work on it for a D* receiver.

Yes it will. I had one hooked up through component video and composite audio on a 24" sync master until the backlight capacitors went out on the monitor. I currently have one hooked up to a 22" viewsonic through HDMI video and audio to stand alone speakers.

 

[mdram]

i dont see why not, as long as the inputs are the same.
you will need speakers too though

 

[DodgerKing]

Here is a pic I just took a few seconds ago

 

[DodgerKing]

I just realized that my monitor has a built in TV tuner. Does that make a difference?

 

[DodgerKing]

I just realized he said, SD box. Does that also make a difference?

 

[dae06]

If anyone can make this work, please tell me. Yes it is an SD box. Not HD.

 

[mdram]

out of curiosity, whats the model/brand of the monitor, and whaich tuner?

 

[dae06]

Sorry, I'm not at home right now. But the monitor is a Dell 1905(?)

 

[Jimbo]

I just realized he said, SD box. Does that also make a difference?

Yes it would ..... it all depends on what connections are on it.
A SD D* recvr more than likely won't have a HDMI or even a component connection.

 

[wildbill129]

If your monitor has composite or s-video inputs, sure it will work.

 

[dsprague2]

Is it possible for me to hook up one of my SD directv boxes to a computer monitor (without the computer)? I want to do an under cabinet mount in my kitchen to free up counter space. Most undercabinet tv's are too small and pretty expensive.

There is equipment out there that if you look in the right places you will find a VGA tuner.
I have one hooked up to my old Dell LCD monitor and it has the clip on speakers from dell.
The box usually acts like the guts that are normally inside a LCD/Plasma/LED TV off the shelf.. just an external unit
I have my dell monitor's tuner in the basement with an IR extender directly below the monitor. The IR extender is about the size of a piece of Chex cereal.

If you want some links as to where you can start looking at prices, send me a PM.

Mine is also mounted under my cabinet.

 

[harshness]

If anyone can make this work, please tell me. Yes it is an SD box. Not HD.

Read post #3 VERY CAREFULLY; especially the last two words.

 

[wildbill129]

You could also buy one of these if your monitor only has a VGA input. S-Video from the SD receiver to the converter, VGA to the LCD Monitor. If your monitor has speakers then you will have to run a long 1/4" mini-plug to RCA audio cable.

 

[ebms1]

If anyone can make this work, please tell me. Yes it is an SD box. Not HD.

there is a converter that you can buy to put tv on a computer monitor ...

look on ebay ....

 

[dae06]

Thanks everyone. I'll try this out soon.