probnots tech | How to hook up an old TV @probnotstech | Uploaded October 2022 | Updated October 2024, 5 hours ago.
I ramble on about using old TVs, technologies and go on whatever tangents I forgot to edit out.

Some very good educational videos I recommend watching:

Technology Connections:
How analog TV works: youtube.com/watch?v=l4UgZBs7ZGo
Compatible Color: youtube.com/watch?v=InrDRGTPqnE
These are not Pixels: youtube.com/watch?v=Ea6tw-gulnQ

Captain Disillusion:
Interlacing: youtube.com/watch?v=5eu_KjKsnpM
Frame Rate: youtube.com/watch?v=DyqjTZHRdRs
Aspect Ratio: youtube.com/watch?v=g5ZgUIobSj0

Cathode Ray Dude:
Why is your NES A TV Station?: youtube.com/watch?v=8sQF_K9MqpA

Nostalgia Nerd:
Why is TV Static Monochrome?: youtube.com/watch?v=476QlbFZanY

Card links from the video:
12" Black & White TV: youtube.com/watch?v=thes9tK9Qys
Analog TV Ghosting: youtube.com/watch?v=Xf7VgF6PSxc
VCR Connection Basics: youtube.com/watch?v=WI4smw4f4xA
13" RCA Colotrak TV: youtube.com/watch?v=zdfc3Ie3H8w
Sylvania Top-Load VCR (programming pushbutton tuner): youtu.be/ar7Xe7vx0Nc?t=340

0:00 Intro
0:29 Twin Lead / 300 ohm
2:23 Coax / 75 Ohm
2:55 Matching Transformer / Balon
3:27 Channel Tuning - VHF vs UHF
5:37 Connecting a VCR Pt.1
7:32 Fine Tuning
8:44 Automatic Fine Tuning
9:08 TVs with Twin Lead and Coax
10:27 Cable TV vs Antenna/Normal Channels
11:32 Connecting a VCR Pt.2
12:02 Coax is still around!
12:30 Game Switch Adapters
14:06 Pushbutton / Varactor Diode Tuners (Slideshow)
15:44 Composite Video & RF Modulators
19:14 S-Video
20:18 Component Video
21:19 HDMI
24:12 Digital (Over-the-air) TV Tuner Box
26:55 Portable TVs / 3.5mm Antenna Connector
28:55 Outro