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android box with old tv

Apr 3, 2018
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I have an older model hitachi tv (no hdmi nor usb ports) and have an android box. What type of cords do I need to hook it up?
 
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If the android box doesn't have av outputs then you will need an active converter to change HDMI to component or composite video plus audio. If the TV has component video then use that. You can't use a passive cable.
You don't need a USB port.


Ok. so it have no hdmi or usb. How about what it do have? or the exact model of the tv?
 
If the android box doesn't have av outputs then you will need an active converter to change HDMI to component or composite video plus audio. If the TV has component video then use that. You can't use a passive cable.
You don't need a USB port.
 
Solution


Not sure of the model but it has an S video outlet.