Using a pc monitor as a tv

[Pr0fCha0s]

Hi i have 5 spare monitors lying around the house and thought i should make use of them or get rid of them!

I have read on a few other sites that it is possible to turn your pc monitor into a tv using a tv tuner (or vcr)

I have a spare vcr id like to connect to the pc monitor and a spycam id like to hook up to the vcr so i have then use the monitor as a security monitor with the option to record.

How would i go about this? i have a female 15-pin monitor plug and a spare a/v plug is it as simple as wiring one to the other on the right pins?

I hope to hear back on this soon, im very excited about getting this working!  Great use of unused equipment, i was thinking of hiding a microphone and speakers aswell so i can communicate with people outside before opening the door.

Thanks
Regards
Chris Blackmore

[audioguru]

A pc monitor and a TV are completely different so why would a VCR connected to a monitor do anything?

A pile of special parts on a TV card for a pc does all the conversion. You might find a converter circuit on the web but it will be complicated.

[Shahriar]

Hi

In My area there is a Chinese device that has a RF (TUNER) Input and a VGA Output and you can Convert your minitor to TV, It has also an RCA Input. It's name is Combo-TV. It is not very expensive in my area about 18$.

HTH - SHahriar

[raks]

can you tell me about total expanses of your project.