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It really depends on the type of multimedia inputs you have on your computer. You could have what's known as a `composite' input or a separate video card made especially for working with video or antenna connection types of inputs.
If it's a composite video input, other than matching the video output connector on the cable box, you'll also have to match the input jack on your computer. Then it's just a matter of running a video cable from the cable box video out to the computer's video in.
If it's a separate video card it may agin be the same setup for composite video, or you could also have a card with a TV tuner setup, in which case you could just run a coax cable from the RF out of the cable box to the RF in on your video card.
You'll also have to make sure that if you're using a composite input that you also make the proper audio connections for your sound connections and of course, having the software on the machine to make everything work properly.
MY computer uses an older ATI Radeon 8600 TV/FM tuner card and I have the ability to go either composite or RF. It's quite nice in that I can record local stations from an antenna feed (and yes, I know I'll have to get an adapter box for it when Feb. 17th. 2009 arrives) or from my satellite receiver using either the composite or RF outputs from the satellite receiver or cable box.
With the right software (and there's tons of free software on the internet) you should be able to transfer video from a VCR, DVD, satellite/cable box and off air, with the right card installed on your machine. And if you also have a DVD burner, you're in for a special treat.
Without knowing more, there's very little additional advice I can offer.
What else can I help you with?
Can your hook up direct tv to desktop computer?
No, not unless you have the right cables and adapters.
Can you watch tv with tv card?
Yes. You would need to hook the cable/Satellite box cable up to the computer.
Can I purchase something to hook my tv upto my computer?
You can usually hook up your TV to your computer via a S-Video cable, though you'll also need to hook up audio as well.
How do you hook up a desktop computer to an old TV so I can watch Netflix movies?
Connector cables
What is a TV HDMI cable?
These cables are used to hook your computer to your TV. When buying the cable make sure you get one that is long enough to connect the two. You don't want to have to sit too close to the TV. when using your computer.
Can I hook my ps3 up to a dvi hdpc monitor with a dvi to HDMI cable?
No it is to be connected to a TV, not a computer monitor
How do you hook your Xbox 360 up to your computer since the computer is hooked up to the tv and the sound system?
The only way to hook it up is to have a video card that has a coax input port. You will also have to have a converter to connect the 360 Cable and the coax cable too.
How do you hook a computer through a video game system like a Xbox 360 and play it on a tv?
I think you have to get a special Tv. or computer. or perhaps a USB scart cable.
How do I connect my wireless vga cable to my tv?
To connect your desktop or laptop computer to your television you will use a vga cable. Information about how to connect the devices can be found at compnetworking.about.com/od/.../a/connect-pc-tv.htm .
What exactly is a video capture card?
A video capture card is a card used to get a picture from a TV source such as cable or satellite to your computer. Now they make HDMI cables which hook up to your TV and your computer and it projects video and pictures to and from your computer.
What does a TV tuner in a desktop computer enable you to do?
A TV tuner in a desktop computer enables one to connect a TV to the computer. One can watch TV shows and movies on a computer and record programs for future viewing, too.
Does it matter if you have cable on a tv to hook up a Nintendo 64?
No.
