4100 bell receiver

[Lucille50]

I have a 4100 bell receiver and i would like to connect it to my lg 4k smart tv using hdmi but it only has av option. Would it improve the picture and/or is it even possible to convert the av to an hdmi outlet to go to my tv? Or even component?

 

[kanewolf]

Since it isn't an HD receiver, why not use the coax output ? The quality won't be significantly better using the yellow or SVHS ports.

 

[Lucille50]

Would inbe able to ise a csv to hdmi converter? If so I donI ise it

 

[kanewolf]

Those converters would probably work, unless you are already planning on using the coax input for an OTA antenna, you won't really gain any quality.

 

[Lucille50]

Those converters would probably work, unless you are already planning on using the coax input for an OTA antenna, you won't really gain any quality.

 

[Lucille50]

I was planning on buying a converter if it'll work and onlybif it will improve the picture. What do you think? If it will improve the pic what should I buy?

 

[kanewolf]

It is an SD quality output with ANY of outputs. I don't know what kind of upscaling hardware the TV has. Try it with the coax and if you don't like it, then get an S video to HDMI converter. You may not like that either ... It is a low quality signal to start with.

 

[Lucille50]

It is an SD quality output with ANY of outputs. I don't know what kind of upscaling hardware the TV has. Try it with the coax and if you don't like it, then get an S video to HDMI converter. You may not like that either ... It is a low quality signal to start with.

 

[Lucille50]

I will try the coax but I honestly need you to explain to me what to do as I am not bery tech smart. Another question I have is is there a bell receiver that has an hdmi output bit will take the same smart card

 

[kanewolf]

I will try the coax but I honestly need you to explain to me what to do as I am not bery tech smart. Another question I have is is there a bell receiver that has an hdmi output bit will take the same smart card

Your content provider (satellite ? provider) will be best able to tell you what hardware you can use.

Assuming your 4100 looks like this

You would connect a coax cable to the white port on the left edge of the picture to a similar connection on the back of your TV. Then use the menus in the TV to "scan for channels". See if your satellite display shows up.

 

[Lucille50]

I will try the coax but I honestly need you to explain to me what to do as I am not bery tech smart. Another question I have is is there a bell receiver that has an hdmi output bit will take the same smart card

Your content provider (satellite ? provider) will be best able to tell you what hardware you can use.

Assuming your 4100 looks like this

You would connect a coax cable to the white port on the left edge of the picture to a similar connection on the back of your TV. Then use the menus in the TV to "scan for channels". See if your satellite display shows up.

 

[Lucille50]

I don't think there is any solution for me. Turns out we have a dinaosaur for a receiver! It's a 3100 not 4100

 

[americanaudiophile]

There would be no improvement in picture quality by using an AV to HDMI converter. If your TV has an AV input then use it. Some TVs have a shared component/composite video input so check you owners manual on how to use it.
Get an HD box since the difference in picture quality on your new TV will be huge.

 

[Lucille50]

Thanks everyone