Televisions

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Televisions can be used in place of an arcade monitor. While not as authentic, they offer reasonable video performance at a definite cost savings to the user.

When using a TV, make sure to match the outputs of your video card to the inputs of your television. Several types of video are available when using a TV, each with varying strengths and weaknesses. The more common formats are:

The type of connection you can use may depend on the connections your videocard can offer and the connections your television accepts.

Some things to consider when choosing a TV for your cabinet:

  • How big is the case? Do you want to leave the TV in its case or strip the case off to fit a bigger tube in your cabinet?
  • Where are the video inputs? Is the video-in port/jack on the TV in an inconvenient place? If it is on the front of the case, will there be room between the front of the TV and the bezel?
  • Does the TV return to the last channel/input when power is cut? If you unplug the TV and then plug it back in (or turn off and on its power strip), does it return to the channel/input it was on last, or does it default to a different channel?
  • Will you use it for other media? Will you watch TV on your cab? Will you need to use the TV's remote?