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shirleywoff
Channel Surfer
3 years ago

Trying to convert an old television to Roku capability

I am trying to convert a 2006 zenith portable TV to HDMI and Roku capability. I have connected the cables (red white yellow cords), the Roku has been connected and the blue light is on. The TV is wor...
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AvsGunnar
Community Streaming Expert
3 years ago

shirleywoff 

What is the model number of the TV, and what is the model number of the Roku device you are trying to use.

Most likely, if you are using on the newer Roku device models, you will need a HDMI to AV converter like this one, just as an example. (Amazon link, HDMI to AV converter)

Generally, adapters will not work, needs to be a (signal) converter, and need to pay attention to the direction of signal.  The converter needs to be HDMI to RCA, not RCA to HDMI.