Help with monitor on dvr

Jan 04, 2007 5 Replies

I have a dvr with all bnc connectors on it. An old monitor I have has rca video & audio jacks on it instead of the bnc connectors. Please tell me what I need to connect a tv or make this monitor work on it. Thanks in advance Dave


Uh, possibly a BNC to RCA adapter? js

video & audio jacks on it instead of the bnc connectors.

Thanks in advance

Hi Dave,

There are BNC-to-RCA couplers which will do what you want. There's no electronics involved. BNC is just a sturdier connector than RCA. If you can't find a coupler, you can simply take a piece of RG59 coax, attach a BNC to one end and an RCA plug to the other.

RatShak used to sell couplers ages ago. I don't know if they still do though. If you can't locate one let me know and I'll get you one. They only cost a dollar or two.

Radio sHack Part # 278-250 OR Part # 278-303 (depending on which way you go with the adapter) Either is available online or probably your local Radio shack has em on the shelf $5.49 (each)

I think he was asking if there's any kind of level conversion in this case, rather than just the simple fact that BNCs don't come off as easily.

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