TURNING MY VINTAGE TV INTO A SMART TV
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Great video! Good way to save the environment through the 3 "R"s (reuse, recycle, repurpose) and be cool at the same time. I did something like this for my big old Sanyo CRT. The key to all this is a HDMI (female) to RCA converter (male). These things are pretty cheap. Interesting thing is that in the 2010s, many people had large flat screen CRTs and LCD flat screens with RCA hookups. When blu-ray became very popular (for a time) people just threw these things away if there was not HDMI port. These were big good old sets. Had they known about these cheap converters out of Asia (or even that they existed), I'm sure they would've hung on to them a lot longer. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@My thoughts I’ve definitely done that before, but because 90% of what I watch was made between the 1920s - 70s I find this tv to already have the perfect viewing experience without needing to change anything 😊
Yes you can!
@@VintageVibesJamie😊😊😊I work at a theater in providence ri and they just took apart 70s and 80s tv sets took everything out and put smart TVs inside them😊
@@SupremeMaster-he4rc 4 R's! reuse, recycle, repurpose, REPAIR!
I love coming across videos like this because it goes to show you that vintage technology can still serve a purpose as long as you pair it with modern technology in some way shape or form.
Yes technology in general creates so much waste so it’s nice when you can just keep using what you have until it no longer functions 😊
@@VintageVibesJamie its good you did this because unlike home audio, vintage tvs are bulky,heavy, and don't have 1080 or 4k so they're just way more redundant than a 70s stereo in modern times. I still think this is pretty cool because these tvs are getting junked far more frequently than stereo systems of the same period.
@@VintageVibesJamie Unless you are a CRT technician, but few of them are true CRT technicians.
Sometimes there are also some people who hates the idea of having modern technology on classic technology and sometimes I can understand it.
@@VintageVibesJamie or extending life expectancy by repairing it! 😂
Watched this the other day and forgot to leave a comment! I think this is absolutely genius . You get to keep your vintage style but have the modern conveniences! Love it .
Yes I can watch so much stuff now that I couldn’t before especially old stuff I can’t find on VHS or DVD
That’s so awesome, I miss those old TVs, awesome job.
Thanks 😊
Everything in my house is vintage & u really motivated me 2 make my vintage console tv into a Roku tv which I just did the other day. All I needed was a hdmi in to rca out & then plugged into my vcr & that’s all…thanxxxx for the vintage vibes motivation
This is so awesome to hear! Long live the vintage TVs 📺 glad I could provide some motivation 😊
@@VintageVibesJamie is the console tv your main tv 2 watch your tv on? My console tv with the roku is in the family room & gets used a lot just as much as the TCL Roku tv in the living room...by the way we are in Savannah Ga....
Great find! I was born in the late ‘70’s and my family had a TV just like this. With an Atari 2600 games console underneath. I love the wood veneers. I miss that. A time when your TV was considered a real piece of furniture. Not like the throwaway electronics we get through now. 📺 ❤️
Thanks so much for watching 😊
I actually always say that very thing “when TVs were a beautiful piece of furniture” lol I was born in the early 80s and my grandparents had an almost identical one to mine, I think it was still going strong into the 2000s 😊
@@VintageVibesJamie this takes me back to the days when you could stub your toe on the television. Great video!
@@doug4036 Thank you 😊 what a time to be alive 😂
I grew up in the 70's & had a large floor model TV. I remember my mom would decorate it with different things, like pictures & plants. I totally understood what you were saying & all those conncention. Just like today's kids are electronic technicians, that was me with this stuff as a kid. Watching this now I miss that old TV 😂
Yes TVs we’re a beautiful piece of furniture back in those days 😊 Thank you for watching!
Definitely a mid 80s TV, but a dang gorgeous piece. I collect old CRTs and this style is one of my favorites. You can actually do a tube swap for a "newer" Sony Trinitron tube to get that old school feeling with the perks of the later CRT models like component inputs and the like.
Thanks for watching and sharing that information 😊
I love the TV. Wish I could find one like that. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you 😊
Thank you, Thank you, for sharing. I almost disposed of two large analog TVs that has a beautiful picture. Watched your Video, bought the items, connected it within a few minutes. Now a Smart TV! 😮❤
Thank you so much for sharing, this comment made my day 😊 So glad you were able to save your TVs ❤️
Ty so much lol. I actually needed this video. I was gifted a 1976 sears tv from some family members and it does even have a coax port! But it came with an adapter. I am actually so thankful for this video lol.
This made me so happy to read this 😊 The tv I had in my bedroom growing up was a 70s b&w with no coaxial, so I had the adapter with prongs on one end. I hope everything works for you and you are able to use your tv 😊
@@VintageVibesJamie I have so far been able to connect a dvd/vcr combo using the coax adapter that came with the tv
Honestly so much cooler than a 4K smart tv! I live near a place that is LITTERED with similar TVs that are working and for sale! Once I buy all the adapters and one of those TVs it’d be about the same price and look SO MUCH COOLER!
Oh that’s cool, yes they definitely look way cooler. I feel like I’m general electronics is such a wasteful industry, they are always telling us we need the next best thing 😂 Then everything is in the landfill and the cycle starts again. In general I think older electronics work better and last way longer so anytime I can find them I’m happy to give them a home 😊
You should be able to connect the Coax Cable directly from the VCR/DVD player directly to the tv because the RF output from the VCR/DVD combo is analog to begin with. You only need the converter box if you are connecting the tv to an antenna.
Yeah you can definitely do that but that’s not the point of the video….. hence the title….. big difference between a VCR and a Roku box 🤷🏻♀️
@lubbockbabesfan81 definitely does not work like that 😂
@lubbockbabesfan81 it’s almost like you don’t/can’t comprehend that I tried every combo possible before finding a combo that DOES IN FACT WORK! I didn’t make this video for advice on how to make it work I made it to show how a person could do this and many of the people in the comments have agreed with my exact method. Not sure why you’re so pressed to tell me it would work another way when it already works perfect and has for literally YEARS!! The VCR I’m using doesn’t have working av in the front so no it definitely does not work that way.
As an old TV collector, I would say it's most likely a 1985 model. Starting sometime in the 70s, it was mandated at least in the states to state the month and year of manufacture on the back of a TV.
I think that is probably correct and the original owners just messed up on the time/year it was purchased, after so many decades have gone by it probably starts to blend together. I had never noticed the stamp on the back until I was filming 😊
I think the VCR would like nice with a wood grain patterned sheet of adhesive vinyl wrapped around it.
It's not necessary, but I thought it would probably look nice with the Tv's wood finish. 👍🏼
Omg 80s baby here , I'm 43 and remember Saturday mornings when my cousins would come over and we would eat captain crunch cereal and sit on the floor in our PJs eating our cereal watching the smurfs on that same television. Bro I would literally give up everything I have my girlfriend my kids my job my house cars and bills to go back to 1987 and be that little boy again I literally would and this time I would figure out a way to stay a kid in the 80s for eternity 😢😢😢❤❤❤
I completely understand the feeling! I would hop
in a Time Machine so fast 😊 Do grateful for my 80s childhood!
I’m currently watching this video on an analog crt and your set up is solid. I have my Roku set up through the VCR/DVD combo and run all my old games through the combo as well, but I use VA switch.
Thank you so much 😊 It works perfect despite what many in the comments seem to think 😂
This was so interesting to watch how you set this retro tv up. I love all the classic tv shows too. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much for watching 😊 I’m glad you are enjoying my videos! It took awhile to figure out but I’m so happy I did 😊
This is ridiculous. I love it. The dedication to get it to work. 😊❤
Haha I knew it had to be possible 😂
This was cool. I also enjoy watching older content on an older tv. I have a 4:3 tv with a HDMI input that I use for watching 80s anime from online on the kind of screen I want to see it with. Enjoy your Hitachi TV and I’m glad I found your channel
Thank you 😊
Nice! Sounds like you might just need to add an RCA connection switcher to save yourself from having to plug and unplug things when you want to switch devices. You can get a cheap 4-in-1 switcher for around $10 online.
I never had a TV like this in my house growing up, but my friends did. So I have fond memories growing up in the 80s/early 90s with all of us sitting on their family room floor playing NES or watching movies on VHS or cable. Seemed like the movie Mannequin was on every Friday or Saturday night back then. Lol. We'd have sleepovers in our sleeping bags almost every weekend on their family room floor,. Their floor standing TV (I think it was a 25" RCA) was just at the right height for us on the floor. So I have a bit of nostalgic love for these TVs for that reason.
Thank you that is such a good idea I didn’t realize those existed! I have so much nostalgia for these TVs too, great time to grow up in 😊
You can get another av cable and connect the VCR to the TV and the Roku to the input to the VCR and switch it to DVD and Roku with a remote without moving the cable back and forth
Thank you for sharing! Yes since this video was filmed I have got a 3 way av splitter box which is super convenient 😊
This is such a cool project. A lot of people forget that older movies and TV shows were meant to be experienced on this type of setup. That TV set looks amazing. I'm trying to do a project like this myself, but it's hard to find the right TV. The way you explained everything is perfect. Movie nights are going to be insane at your house.
Thanks 😊 I think 90% of what I watch is pre 80s so yes you’re right meant to be watched in this way and it does look amazing. I wish I could accurately film/show just how good the quality looks. We have a few more tube TVs from the 90s late 80s for the same reason and people are usually giving them away for free 😊
I did this with my old tv and now it’s my main tv in my living room except my tv isn’t a console tv and it’s from the year 2000 but it’s still a crt
So cool!! I have a couple other “newer” CRT TVs as well that I’ve since done this with 😊
Most stores don't know crap especially about old technology. I am actually a technology person and am also very into retro technology. There are many ways to get the end result of what you were going for, but the way you did it is just fine. Good job especially considering your not a tech person.
Thank you 😊 You are right about that I just gave up after awhile. I shouldn’t have more information than they do when it’s their job haha
I’ve actually found reading through Reddit forms to be a more helpful resource. Thanks watching and commenting 😊
@@VintageVibesJamie😊not surprised at all they hire 20 year olds my coworker ran into the same problem he was trying to convert a 80s tv to play roku and the salesman had no clue he had to figure it out himself he got his tv set to work fine😊
I appreciate this so much! Also, your voice is SUPER RELAXING!
Thank you so much 😊
Great video! I have my fair share of older CRT sets but most of mine are from the late 90s
Thank you! I actually have a couple from the 90s as well 😊
@@VintageVibesJamie Nice! I'd love to see a video showing them!
Very nice indeed. I just acquired yesterday a Trinitron to play all my games on as lowering all standards makes life so easy, but also makes old games look good. Win win, and DVDs would look good as well 😎
Nice 😊
So are we not going to talk about the fact that at 17:28, there's a show called "The Day My Butt Went Psycho"???
That’s hilarious and disturbing 😂
You should get a old av receiver, this make you able to controll the volume at input source with a remote, its great for DVDs because you get to experiance Dolby and DTS stuff (old ones might even support THX).
The main thing about an av receiver is to have multiple input and output them on one display (and even up to three on some av models)
Thanks for the tip 😊
It’s funny how you mentioned how convenient it is to stream wait till you discover how beautiful the picture looks in 4K🤣
4K isn’t really going to make a difference when you mainly watch things from the 1930s to 1960s 😂
I connected my PlayStation to my 80’s tv with an adapter so I can stream and play games on it. It’s been two years and the tv still works perfectly even tho I use it everyday
That is awesome!
Thanks 😊
Tube TVs are the best option to watch series and anime from the 80s and 90s. And most importantly, to play arcade classics and consoles like Nintendo, Sega, Plyastation, I use a TV box with Emuelec to do all that.
Definitely 😊
That TV is in great condition, these old sets will outlast any of the new stuff they have out by at least five decades trouble is it's getting harder to find parts and people to work on them. I personally have never owned a flat screen I don't like the pictures they produce.
It was definitely a dream find! Just one owner and they said they hadn’t been using it for about 20 years other than as a tv stand for a flat screen. The picture and sound quality is perfect, I watch mostly things from 50s, 60s, & 70s which were made to view like this so they look better on CRTs than fly screens anyway. I have a few more 90s era CRTs for this reason as well, but I dread the day this one stops working because like you said it will be hard to fix/repair 😭
Thanks for watching and commenting 😊
Hey Vintage Vibes, its Gary again. In re-watching your Vintage TV video, I heard you had to unplug cables to change component sources to use. No need to do that. You can purchase a video/audio selector switch that will take care of that challenge. You will need additional cables in order for the switch to work properly. Depending on how many components you have, that's how many cables you will need plus the switch box itself. Example, if you have four components, get a 4 input 1 output audio/video selector. Each cable will come from the component, such as your VCR/DVD combo unit, Roku and whatever else you have; into the switch box, then the cable going to the TV/RF Modulator will come from the switch box. In most case you may need only one extra cable if each component came with its own set of cables but its always good to have extra cables on hand for future expansion.
Thank you Gary this is great info! I do actually have one now on a different tube tv with 3 inputs and it works great. I am planning on getting another one for this tv because it works so well and is so convenient. 😊
Now just run a vcr in line before the tv going in to record the input to vhs and create new or old media BACK to analog form. Make your own new vhs'
This is absolutely amazing. Another vintage TV collector. I have probably at least 20 vintage TVs; most are black & white RCAs with a couple Zeniths and one Panasonic "tube" type; meaning it has vacuum tubes, not solid state. Also have some 2000s RCA TVs; along with Durrabrand; Sayno; Sony and Apex. I'm using at least half of the sets now and more in the house storage and still more in a shed. Most of the ones in the shed don't work fully so am using them primarily as part donars for the ones that work quite well. Most of my collection is the little 12" RCAs from the 70s and 80s. Always loved the vintage black and whites, especially the 19" since they are so rare to find these days. Also have two Panasonic TV monitors, model TR-196. No tuners in those, just a monitor that can be turned into a monochrome smart TV. :) :) :)
I love this comment, It made my day 🥰
I have only have two other vintage TVs from (I think) 90s era one with a vcr built in which now has a tape stuck in inside 😭 every time I turn the tv on I can hear it eating more of the tape 😂
I don’t remember what brand but I had a small black & white tv in my bedroom when I was a kid with a knob to change the channels but I loved it. I’ve been trying to find one recently but haven’t had any luck, I would love to find a 1960s era tv someday. Chances are probably slim but I have hope for the small b&w 😊
If you are looking for vintage black and white TVs; there many for sale on eBay. Depending what brand you like the best; just search for that brand. An example search would be "vintage RCA Television" or "Vintage Zenith Television". You can see some of the TVs I have on my musicman0150 channel. Some I still have and some I used to have but were given away because of lack of space. Feel free to subscribe to that channel as well and I'll do the same with yours. That way we can communicate easier.
@@garylucas637 you have no idea I spend way too much time on eBay looking at vintage TVs and VHS 😂 It’s hard with the exchange rate and shipping costs to Canada. But I’ve seen some really good ones on there! I will definitely check out your channel 😊
Hi there Vintage Vibe :). I hadn't realized you were in Canada. I can definitely understand the struggles with exchange rates. VCRs aren't as expensive as TVs because of the size and weight. I did forget to mention that I even have two battery operated TVs. One is a Zenith 4" and the other is an Escort 2". The 2" also has an AM/FM radio. I've always been a fan of vintage electronics; including the old type speakers with and without enclosures. I will try to make a new video on my other channel to show the latest stuff I have. I think you'll be amazed and like what you see since we are both into the same type of stuff. If you have a chance, I'd like to see some demos of some of your other electronics, such as TVs, radios; record players and more.
@@garylucas637 I actually only have the vintage TVs as far as electronics go. The VCRs I have are from the 2000s and my record player is new 😊 I don’t think I’ve ever heard of battery operated TVs so that’s pretty cool!
I can highly recommend you the YT Channel Retrospective - classic movies. They have full vintage movies on it. And not only that, these are high end movies with Carry Grant, Rita Hayworth etc.
Thank you so much for sharing that 😊
I love it! I did this airy 89 RCA Console tv
😊
Colour is nice so clear
This is my dream tv
Every time I talk about using my old TVs, I tell everyone they have to understand it doesn't matter if it's a vintage CRT or an LCD or a plasma or whatever it may be it's just a monitor All you need is the proper connection and a monitor will bear a picture.
Very true!!
i would love an old woodgrain tv lol i have a basic boring black crt 26in and i dont like it that much its not as nistogic for me lol
This awesome 👍 😊 you are very talented. Mixing vintage with modern tech how cool is that.
Thank you ☺️ Yes very cool for watching old movies and tv shows especially 😊
@@VintageVibesJamie it is really nice to know other people also like the old style vintage TV shows and films. I swear they are better than some of today's modern stuff. Wishing you lots of happy TV viewing ☺️
Vintage tv and movies all the way ✌️Happy viewing to you as well 😊
@@VintageVibesJamie 🥰👌
Wow u know so much technical stuff
😂 That is not at all true but thanks 😊
@@VintageVibesJamie I am also a big retro junkie but my interests are concerning the ussr. I am buying a Soviet radio today
Seeing this definitely makes me want to look into getting an old school console tv like what I grew up with, then turning it into a retro gaming console. There are so many of these out there to do just that to. I should know because once upon a time, I worked for Salvation Army, and they are most certainly out there!! 😊
Omg yes!!! We have hooked up and played our Nintendo and Sega, it’s the best, just like how we played when we were kids 😊
Watching the video. RF is for "Radio Frequency". The RF modulator is the device that converts line level audio/video signal to RF to view on channels either 3 or 4. Yes you can use your hard drive/computer on any TV as long as you have the RF modulator and a converter that will convert the VGA output of your computer to either composite (yellow connector) or S-Video (black connector) and convert that to RF with the modulator. The HDMI to composite converter is absolutely correct for the Roku box you are using. Exact same set up I use. I have probably 10 of those converters/adapters for all my roku boxes and analog TVs.
Such a simple solution that took me way too long to figure out 😊 You must have a TV set up in every room?
Yes, I have 7 setups where I use the Roku box on a TV. I still have more Roku boxes and HDMI to "composite" converters that have not been used yet. They are extras that I bought to have on hand for future expansion or replacements if one happens to fail.
@@garylucas637 amazing 😊
About 2years late but all dvd / vhs combo players have an av channel for the built in dvd player so you can use the vcr and dvd player via the coaxial out put it just a matter of flicking through the dvd vhs combo channels till you find it
Thanks for sharing 😊
I have a sanyo tv from 2008 and I am trying to get it to be a nintendo switch tv thr thing is the converter has a yellow white and red plug in, but the tv has a yellow and white plug in. Super exighted for this tv prodject. Imma try to order the converter and hopefully it will turn out amazing!
I hope it works out for you 😊
Put it on Pluto TV on the classic TV category and it would be perfect.
Yes I was just watching Pluto TV today 😊
As long as it works, that's all that really matters.
I would agree with you, most electronic stores nowadays, they don't know that much, I remember going to RadioShack, back in the 90s with my dad, we were pretty tech-savvy and knew what we needed most times, but the clerk's at the time were very good as well, as soon as we told them what we needed and what we were doing they knew exactly how to help.
We lived in small-town Ontario and didn't have easy access too much other than Zellers, so RadioShack was definitely good.
I remember when I was younger, this would have been late 90s I was maybe 13, my sister went to this movie event and no one knew how to hook up a VCR, when she told the story, she told everyone my little brother referring to me, could do it in 2 seconds and you guys don't know how.
I think I would agree with it 1985 build date, after seeing the RF input and where it's located, most older TVs of that style would have them near the top and you would need to use an adapter.
👍to Canada
(I am Canadian)
Ironically the store I went to used to be a radio shack back in the day 😂 aww Zellers I used to work there in the early 2000s so much nostalgia! 🇨🇦 😊
Good on ya for keeping everything original. I have a 1976 Electrohome console in daily use but I feed it exclusively with a DVD player. Yours might develop filter capacitor issues eventually as mine did but they’re readily available. That’s just part and parcel of keeping old electronics running. As for sets that make a snapping noise, that might be due to dust and dirt inside the set; the high voltage will use it as a path to ground, particularly on humid days.
A word of caution, yours is most likely a “hot” chassis set, so whenever it does need maintenance you’ll need an isolation transformer. Direct line voltage is much more hazardous than the high voltage inside the set.
Very interesting info, thank you for sharing. Sadly I live in such a rural area I’m not sure I would even be able to get it repaired if something stops working inside 😔
Fortunately it’s one of the simpler Hitachi sets so there’s less that can go wrong. :-) Also, the strong CRT is a big plus.
Are you in Canada? Hitachi consoles are pretty common here but I’m not sure if any made it to the US.
@@TheDreadedRearAdmiral Oh that’s good to know and yes I’m in Canada 😊
The TV is beautiful, the oak looks fantastic. Very nice piece of furniture. Nowhere days i dont know why TVs stopped being furniture or atleast tried to have a beautiful design. I mean LG Oleds look nice and Sonys Oleds with their design but 90% of tvs look cheap and designed in a way to make the most profit
Anyway this TV is a gem and in my opinion the oak is too nice to throw away. I wonder how much that TV would of cost those years ago because it does look premium
I wish electronics were still made to look beautiful! Funny you should ask about the cost, I have a Sears catalog from 1983 with a very similar model tv that cost $1429.00. Using an inflation calculator that would be $4346.00 in todays money. I guess it would have been worth the money because it’s still going strong almost 40 years later 😂
@Vintage Vibes Haha oh wow you got a awesome deal on that tv then! Lol it does look really nice still
Wow a Hitachi, usually all the wood cabinet CRTs i see are from RCA, GE and Zenith.
I do recommend for you to get a professional to do the tuning of the picture tube and that if you don't know how. it would definitely look way better and everything will be lined up and not bent looking. If you do get it done. it sure will look better
over a long period of the the tube gets a but out of shape slightly and focus and alignment slightly moves and effects the picture quality.
looks great it’s just filming it that makes it look that way. Thank you for the tip unfortunately when the picture does start to go I’m not sure I could find anyone who could help me. I live in a super small rural area (like less than 500 people small 😂)
@@VintageVibesJamie the picture fades out and goes black sometimes? I had a 1980s tube tv that did the same thing. I not Long found out it was the heater the heats up the tube and heats up the electron guns to brighten the picture. anyways the solder joint has a crack in it. I just had to resolder and it fixed it. if I was near you I would do it for free lol. but I live in NZ. far far away
@@ashleynixon8305 they way it looks on film is not the way it looks in person. It’s only doing that on the video because that’s what happens when you film analog. In person it doesn’t do that but there is no way to film what the picture looks like because that’s just what happens when you film something analog 🤷🏻♀️
Nicely done!! I have a similar situation, where I needed to connect an HDMI-only DVD player to a first-generation flat panel TV that has no HDMI inputs. I used a solution like yours. It's interesting: early flat-panel TVs are -- themselves -- becoming vintage now! Actually, those early flat TVs were built like tanks: solid cases, reliable operation, good sound, excellent electronics, but not "smart" and no HDMI. We have another one in storage in a closet that I am reluctant to recycle -- like your situation, we got that for free. (That's amazing, considering the original costs of such devices. Have you looked up the original sales price of yours? :) :) )
I haven’t looked up the price but that reminded me that in my childhood I remember my mom saving for months to buy a new tube tv, 25 or 26 inches that I believe was close to $800.00 maybe more and it was replacing a 20 inch lol
It’s so funny how we thought it was such a big difference then. Now I can go out and buy a 32 inch for just a couple hundred dollars lol
Yes we have an early flat screen (not smart) that works perfectly after over a decade that we are never upgrading until it stops working we just hooked up a $30.00 roku box and now we have a “smart” tv. The electronic industry is so wasteful it’s sad. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience 😊
@@VintageVibesJamie thanks!!
I think that if you watched an older show on this thing, you'd get content that's been De-and-Re-Interlaced.
I’ve got the same exact VHS/DVD player
Oh how cool! I found it at value village for $6.99 two years ago, works perfect 😊
it's an RF modulator
lol grandpa type tv I love it
Haha this makes me feel old
@@VintageVibesJamie its all cool when I was like 5 late 90s we had one I would sit in front of it and watch novelas n sabado gigante n stuff
I sometimes would knock on the glass thinking people were actually on the in side.
@@coolelectronics1759 you being 5 in the late 90s did not help 😂
@@VintageVibesJamie is ok old stuff is cool
I hope my comment didnt come off as rude I apologize if they did
I use freecycle and enjoy picking up stuff like this all the time.
well maybe not something this big but I do have one like the simpsons had with the two knobs the tv looks like a microwave and one I even turned into a pet bed!
very cool!!
Thanks 😊
Wow, its impressive you got this working with just parts off of Amazon. The only problem I see is that the HDMI->Composite converter doesn't support the right aspect ratio so you're missing parts of the picture on the sides and its stretching the image. In case you ever fell like upgrading the only practical alternative is using the composite output of a Raspberry Pi single board computer which would also replace the Roku. But that can require a bit of advanced computer knowledge to work smoothly. This video explains it better than I could in a comment watch?v=ot-gYEIWNJs
Thanks for sharing 😊
😊I have roku at home and its great I love in Massachusetts I can watch plutotv tubi and roku all day😊
I love these kinds of videos just gose to show theres no need for all this over priced gimicy stuff you can make do with what you have and make it work
Thanks 😊
I also have an old analog tv that only has coaxial connection on back - hooked up to a converter box, vcr/dvd player, rf modulator & I was lucky enough to find ROKU Express + that had both HDMI & *Composite Connectors (*which is what I use) IDK why ROKU discontinued making this option, as they were the only streaming service devices covering this very niche market & YES, we still Exist!!!!! I've been switching units out to use them too...but so glad @roxics mentions the rca switcher (in the comments!) 🤯in all these years, can't believe I never heard of it...Thank You @roxics - my switching days& @Vintage Vibes for these Vintage Luv'n Videos...Can't wait to see what's next & Luv Thrift Stores - haven't been in a mall or modern retail store in years, just love the prizes & treasures 🎁 you find🤗🤗
Oh that’s interesting about Roku I didn’t know that, and yes a very niche market. I wish more people didn’t treat electronics as disposable when the new version comes out lol
Most older TVs work and sound so much better than new options and were obviously made to last since so many of us are still using them decades later. Thanks for commenting and Shari your experience 😊
If you ever want to ditch one of your components roku makes models with USB inputs and has an app that allows you to watch video files via flash drive or portable hard drives.
Oh I didn’t realize that, thank you for sharing 😊
Wow l love this lm doing the same you inspire me fanatics video 😊😊
Yay! Thank you! 😊
cool tv
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If you didn’t mean to break the analog TV screen, you can replace it with a digital crystal screen
The analog screen isn’t broke it still works perfectly 😊
I would love to try playing PS3-PS5 on this one haha
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is it stereo I Norris three speakers that need it. We had a Magnavox TV 25 venture that was the case like that and it was the best sounding TV we ever had when TV first went stereo Naya theater system, or sound bar to get that kind of sound out of the newer TVs
Yes it is the best sounding tv we have! We always joke about it 😊
If I could play a song to this video it would have to be. To cut a long Storey Short, and flip side being The never ending Storey.
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I always wondered if there was a way to do this. You just answered my question… And got another subscriber😊
Thank you so much, it was driving me crazy thinking there had to be a way to do it lol
I hope it works out for you 😊
@@VintageVibesJamie I’ve always wanted to get a vintage floor model tv (I think Zentih was what most of my family had) but didn’t think there was a way to get streaming equipment to work with it. But hey, now I know. Hope to get a vintage TV in the future
@@ericplaisance9346 I hope you can find one 😊
Not a fan of modern TV's in my living space.
I have an old rear projection big screen TV (55" Quasar) from 2001 and I love it. My TV has allot of features/inputs that you don't see on today's TV's. Plus the fact I think these older TV's just look better in a living room.
Just overall better made. I like how mine has picture-in-picture where I can have two channels running at once which is good if I am watching my Roku and I need to monitor my home security camera. I can do both at the same time.
I don't even know if modern flat panel LCD TV's even have picture in picture anymore. Not just that flat panel TV's have real crappy sound, you almost need a separate amplifier/surround sound system just to get any level of decent sound.
Older TV's have a much better integrated sound system in my opinion.
I whole heartedly agree that older TVs look better in a room. Older electronics in general seem to be made to last as well vs today when things stop working after a year 😂
@@VintageVibesJamie Yes that is the other drawback with them! 😁Longevity is a thing of the past.
AWESOME!!!💢💢💢💢💢💢💢💢💢💢
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in 2023 his the Tv holding up now? also how often do you use it. sorry but one more... has the tv ever had any work done to it before hand?
The tv still works perfect and it’s the only tv in our living room so it gets used almost everyday. It hasn’t had any work in the 6 years we’ve had it, I’m not sure about the previous owners but they did say they used the tv for 20 years. They said they had just been using it as a tv stand for about a decade for their flat screen tv before we got it from them 😊
Anyone reading this..this is not the way you really want to turn old tv into a smart tv.... for one you dont want to watch 4:3 content mixed to 16:9 render squished back down to a 4:3 screen. A 4:3 picture should not have bars on the left/right on a 4:3 tv. the only bars on 4:3 square tv should be on the top and bottom if you are watching a widescreen movie. But any retro TV shows most are all 4:3 should perfectly fit the tv screen. Please make sure your Roku and other adapter settings are configured properly. One of the reasons to enjoy an old TV like this, is to FILL THE ENTIRE SCREEN when the content is also 4:3..... again, widescreen content either has to be zoomed/cropped or you have to have bars on the top/bottom. But there should never never be bars on the left/right on a square 4:3 TV screen. That's only for widescreen tvs when they display older square 4:3 content. hope some of this makes sense lol
Just so you know when you say “on a square 4:3 tv screen” that is inaccurate the tv is screen is not square nor is 4:3 a square 🤷🏻♀️ hope that makes sense 😂
What good luck one day before
That’s not “just” a clock, that the Marty McFly Back to the Future clock!😮
Oh wow, I never noticed that before, that’s so cool 😊
Great 😊
Thanks 😊
@@VintageVibesJamie 😎😎😎
You could take all the old tv stuff out of it and put in a flatscreen hd tv.
I would never destroy a perfect working vintage tv for a flat screen 😂 I wanted a working tube tv for a reason.
Very cool ,thanks for sharing
Thank you, thanks for watching 😊
Television in Argentina and paraguay 220 V
Rock on
That d85 manufacturer code might be December 1985
Can you record youtube on to a vhs now
I don’t think so but it may be possible 😊
Thank you for not turning this into a cat bed, fish tank or something stupid!!
I could never 😂
We got our Magnavox TV in the early 70's. I am sure this TV isn't from 1985???
Yeah I’m not really sure, the people we got it from said they bought it in 1977 or 1978 but it did have 85 stamped on the back so who knows. It could be that they were misremembering the year they bought it, I believe someone mentioned that TVs produced after a certain year had to have the year marked on them. So I guess it means it was probably 1985 🤷🏻♀️ whatever the year actually is in my opinion these TVs have a 1970s feel 😊
Early rc tv
Alguien me puede traducir lo que dice en español? Llevo mucho tiempo buscando la manera en convertir un tv antiguo y que pueda ver canales así
This is why I like older technology and CRT Televisions only downfall about them is they are so heavy or it depends on what inch of thr tv you get I have had 3 flat screen TVs and all of them quit working after a year I got one from Kmart but now it's starting to show those small lines that the first flat screen TV I had before it completely died after having it for almost 9 months since my mom had it for 7 years I had it my room for the last 7 months before it completely blew out one day while I was watching TV. It's sad they don't use what they used for CRT Televisions for today's modern Televisions. Since Tube TVs can last way longer than a Flat Screen TV that's why I don't like modern Televisions since they die out after 3 to 4 years unlike a CRT Television those can still work after 50+ years
Yes they are far superior, but you’re right so heavy haha This one has wheels on the bottom so it’s good to move around the room; however moving it from the moving truck into the house is not an experience I want to repeat 😂
Another thing I love about them is the sound quality is so good it’s amazing!! Thanks for watching and commenting 😊
@@VintageVibesJamie yes yes I agree with that I have one that is 27in that I have to have a guy who is strong move it because I can't lift it hahahaha
@@VintageVibesJamie your welcome (:
@@VintageVibesJamie I just wish they used it in the modern TVs because you can still have A Tube Television for 20 years and it still works with a LCD Television it only works for 7 years before it blows out and than you have to spend $ for another one
if it was from 1977 probably not because TV didn’t go stereo to the 80s
Yes , the people who gave us the tv told us they purchased the tv in 1977. They might have just been misremembering since that was so long ago. I have since learned that the tv was likely made in 1985 😊
@@VintageVibesJamie makes since because in 1977 they didn't have cable wires hooked up yet
i have 2 LCD tv's i wish to see BTS videos on CRT TV
If they told you the year they bought it, why would you seem to doubt it? I remember that tv model back then. I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s…. Best of everything back then bc all has gone to💩
I was doubting it because it looked like a later model than 70s. Turns out I was right to doubt the year because this model is actually from 1985 not the 70s like they thought. It’s incredible common to miss remember things after decades have passed.
What type of tv should i get for this.
This setup is with an old tube tv that just had a coaxial cable input and a power supply. But you could do it with any tube tv you just wouldn’t need as many parts.
@@VintageVibesJamie I found a Sony econoquick tv trinitron does that work.
@@CatchRainbow1890 that’s awesome 😊
@@VintageVibesJamie will that also work for this to set it up with cable
@@CatchRainbow1890 I’m not 100% but I believe this set up would work on all tube TVs 😊
Loved and miss the old cabinetry and the great sound of vintage TV. Hate the plastic cabinets and cheap speakers with their poor quality sound of modern TVs. I prefer a modern TV however for the far superior resolution video color and realism, no warm up time, higher reliability, and larger picture, not to mention smart TV options. Too bad they can't make new TVs with modern electronics, beautiful wood cabinetry, and built in great sound.
Yes the sound quality was one of the first things I noticed. 85-90% of what I watch was made before the 90s so it actually looks better on an older tv. I wish companies would make new TVs in the old cabinet style 😊
I turned my vintage tv into a working tv
Awesome 😎
Hi there. .. new subscriber Sandra here from Montreal. ... luv your taste and channel! Living room curtains rock. I'm seeking a small old TV wanting to hook up just my VHS DVD player. Still looking. I agree with you the huge flat screens are ugly and too Invasive an image with the comfort decor of our living spaces. Would like tzo contact you via email peace and love VINTAGE
Thank you so much. I would say check thrift shops and you might find one but if you have facebook you could use marketplace and you might see one posted or you could put out a request for one. I find lots of people are usually giving them away for free. Good luck and I hope you find one 😊
Those two black lines down the sides on Bewitched and The Lucy Show would annoy me. Can't it be stretched to fit the screen ?
It probably can be through the roku itself, but I can’t stand a stretched or zoomed picture so I would never do that 😂
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