Is it possible to connect my TV to a projector?

[ndean617]

I have a Vizio 32 In. model VOJ320F1A that I would like to connect to a projector I just acquired. Is this even possible? I don't see any video outputs on the TV so my first thought is no, but I thought I would take it to some people with alot more knowledge and experience.

 

[Wolfshadw]

You cannot connect your TV to your projector, but if you have a cable or satellite set top box (or DVD, Blu-Ray, VCR), you should be able to connect the output of the set top box to the projector (and the audio to a home theater system).

Personally, I have my HTPC's DVI output connected to the HDMI input of my projector. It makes movie night and special sporting events (can you say Superbowl in HD on a 135" screen?) really special.

-Wolf sends

 

[ndean617]

Ok so given the fact that I currently use an HD Antenna means there is pretty much no chance of watching live TV this way.

 

[Wolfshadw]

If you have a computer near your projector, you could install a TV Tuner card and connect the PC to the projector.

-Wolf sends

 

[ndean617]

Ok thats a good idea I will try that. How well do those TV Tuner cards pull signals compared to an HD indoor antenna?

 

[Wolfshadw]

You'd want to connect your HD indoor antenna to the card. In theory, you should receive exactly the same channels you currently get on your TV.

-Wolf sends

 

[ndean617]

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