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Why are there so many sorts of connecting cables? Find out with this quick guide.
The connectors on each cable are called plugs (and are also called male) and they will usually fit only into one sort of socket (or female connector).
Most cables you will come across are male to male. Occasionally you will find leads with a socket on one end and a plug on the other, and these are called "extension cables".
SCART
The SCART cable is used to connect a set-top box to a television set, or to a video recorder. This can only be a short cable. The SCART cable carries all of these types of signal:
As stereo sound, RGB picture and widescreen signal is the best possible combination for digital television viewing, it is vital to use a SCART lead between any set-top box and the main television.
The composite video picture with stereo sound is the best combination for a VHS video recorder. If your set-top box has two SCART sockets, it is likely that the one marked TV will carry RGB picture information and the other will not.
If your television has more than one SCART input, you may need to choose a special one (marked RGB) if you want to use RGB from the SCART cable.
On most set-top boxes it is possible to turn the RGB output on and off. This can be used to test the RGB input function on the television ? the picture quality appears blurred when it is disabled.
If have a DVD player, rather than a VHS recorder, you can attach this to the set-top boxes second SCART connector. The signal from the set-top box will normally be overridden by the DVD player when it is on, usually in high-quality RGB.
Some very cheap SCART cables do not have all the pins connected. They may not provide RGB and widescreen picture signals. SCART cables are normally no more than three metres in length.
UHF lead
The UHF lead is a lead that you would traditionally associate with television signals. They can carry:
up to 45 (but normally only five) analogue television channels
You can't avoid these cables if you are going to use Freeview, as these cables are the only ones that you can use to distribute Freeview signals around the house.
Where you have an integrated digital television (an idTV) you just need to get the signal from the aerial to the television with one of these cables.
If you are using a Freeview set-top box, you will need to get the signal from the aerial to the set-top box using this aerial lead, but for best results connect the TV to the box with a SCART cable.
You can also use a UHF lead to connect a set-top box to a television somewhere in the house. Your set-top box will require a RF (radio frequency) modulator. Note that "RF passthough" is another way of saying there is no modulator. You will be able to "tune" the second television into the picture showing on the set-top box.
Some boxes (all Sky boxes) have the ability to connect a remote control receiver to the second TV end of the interconnecting cable, so you can change channels.
The set-top boxes, whilst providing a reasonable quality picture to the second TV, will always provide only mono sound via a UHF lead.
The step-change in picture quality obtained by switching to RGB on a SCART is far greater than any obtained though spending any more on a gold-plated SCART cable.
Satellite or cable TV cable
These cables are usually very stiff, and have a very basic screw connector on the end. Usually they will provide an unbroken link to the satellitedish. At the dish end they plug into the device on the end of the arm, the LNB.
Don't try to disconnect these cables when the set-top box is on. Usually there is a small voltage that will cause dangerous sparks.
If the cable connects to a satellite dish, there is not much you can do with the cable. Each receiver in the set-top box needs it's own wire to the LNB. With a personal video recorder (such as Sky+), or a multi-room installations there are two cables to the four-output LNB on the dish. If you want more rooms, each will require it's own cable.
If the cable is providing cable TV, then it is possible to use inexpensive "Y connectors" to link the incoming signal to various set-top boxes, cable modems, or - via an adaptor - directly to the back of a TV.
Composite video cable
This is the most simple and basic video connection you can get. It carries:
a single picture from a set-top box
The picture will be in colour, and of comparable quality to a analogue broadcast station. However, there is no sound. For that reason this cable is often found joined to a stereo audio cable.
These signals are quite robust and can be carried for many metres. Often modern television sets have a single yellow photo input on their front input panel.
You also use an identical cable to carry digital stereo (SPDIF) sound.
Stereo audio cable
These cables carry the left and right channels of sound on two joined cables. They are usually required when a SCART cable is not being used, as the SCART cable already carries stereo sound.
If you are connecting your set-top box to an external stereo system, a separate stereo audio is used.
There is no real practicable limit to the length of these cables, but excessive length will degrade the quality of the signal.
S-video cable
The S-video standard is not well supported by most UK digital TV boxes, and very few have a S-video socket. If you need one for a particular analogue camcorder, use it, but avoid S-video with digital television. If you are using what appears to be a monochrome picture from a SCART lead, it will certainly by an incomplete S-Video signal and you should change to the RGB input.
VGA cable
This is the cable you will use to connect a computer to a old style monitor, and some modern LCD screen too. Most modern LCD TVs will have a VGA input too.
If you want to connect a set-top box to a LCD monitor, you can buy a conversion box from around 60. However this will not result in a better picture than using an existing SCART socket if there is one.
The only way to get higher than normal television resolution is to use a VGA in conjunction with a personal computer or modern games console.
DVI cable
If you want to get the very best out of a television or monitor use a digital video interconnect (DVI) cable.
This will be the only way for most televisions and monitors to receive high-definition pictures from a computer, and some set-top boxes.
If you can use either a VGA cable or a DVI cable, choose the DVI option.
HDMI cable
If you want to get the very best out of a television use a HDMI cable.
This will be the only way for most televisions to receive high-definition pictures from set-top boxes.
How do I connect a dvd, freesatbox and tv when all only have one scart socket? The freesat works fine connected to TV but I would like to also use a dvd
How do i successfully connect a freeview hard drive to a freeview tv? Am i missing a hdmi cable? I have the scart connecting them and the output audio cable but cant use the remote for the freeview hard drive as it's not picking up the connection?
tessa: If the Freesatbox has two scart sockets then connect the DVD into the other one, then when you want to use the DVD just put the Freesat box in standby.
That said though, depending entirely on the internal connections on the Freesat box, you might find that the DVD might switch through the box as soon as you either switch it on or press play.
If neither way works, then you will have to purchase a two way scart switch box, its common scart outlet being connected into the TV, then the Freesat box to its No1 input and with the DVD to input 2.
Lynne: When you say a Freeview hard drive are you referring to a Freeview DVD recorder with a hard drive, or is it a Freeview PVR? and the other point I am not sure about is why you refer to an audio cable, for what purpose?
The other thing is whether or not your TV has an HDMI socket, and if it has does that also apply to the hard drive you refer to?
But basically, if you have the two devices coupled together via a scart lead and your hard drive is connected into the TV's AV1 input, then the TV should switch over to it as soon as its (the hard drive) switched on, if it doesn't then press the A/V button on your TV's remote control. Would have been of assistance though to know the TV's model number.
is it possible to conect a toshiba hard drive dvd video player with only a scart socket to a new lg tv as l am not getting the tv through it,l can watch stuff l have already recorded but when recording it records a blank screen on this tv is it because its a different connection now and you cant do it with a scart,l had a seperate freeviewbox before,now it is in the tv ready can anyone help thanks
j: You cannot record from a scart socket on every brand of TV as it depends on the design of the set, if you had stated the model of TV involved this could have been checked on, however if you have the manual for it go into the specifications section / connections and look at the scart sockets description, and if you do not see "in / out" mentioned under the video heading then that's your problem.
If you dont have the maual then if you provide the model number this can be checked.
Phillips HD 3D TV with 1x Scart + 4x HDMI's can anyone suggest how to connect to:-
(A) Toshiba VHS/DVD combined recorder with Audio L&R out + S-video out + Digital audio out (co-ax) AV out + 1x Scart AV1(TV) in/out + 1x Scart AV2(Ext) + component video out (3 jacks) + Socket out to TV + Aerial in & to:-
(B) Sony DZ230 Home entertainment centre with 1x HDMI out + 1x Scart output (to TV) + 1x DMPort (digital media port) + AM terminal + 1x 75 ohm Co-ax jack and to:-
(C) Sky HD+ DIGIBOX with Audio L&R + 1x HDMI + 1x DVD/VCR Scart + 1x Scart (TV) + 1x aerial IN + 1x RF OUT-1 + 1x Co-ax digital audio + 1x Audio (optical) + 2x Dish inputs
Sorry to add to my last request at 5:06 PM I should have added that I have a powered Phillips 4-way Scart multi-switch device which can be used for inputs to TV etc.
Toni: I realise that your equipment has numerous connection facilities, but basically two of the devices have HDMI sockets and one with only a scart connection, the VHS / DVD recorder, that being the case then the Sony and Sky HD box use an HDMI each on your TV and with the TV's only scart socket being used for the VHS / DVD recorder.
The Sky HD box does not require a normal aerial to be connected into it "if" you are not using its RF2 modulated output for feeding into an analogue TV in another room.(DRX595 models do not have this)
The other aspect you will have to indicate is what you want the VHS / DVD to be able to record from, as the other connections cannot be decided upon until this is known.
Hi and thanks jb38. With a former Phillips TV having 2x HMDI plus 2x Scart I could play TV sound output thro the Sony sound system (I muted TV sound output) I could record onto VHS/DVD recorder all programmes direct from TV and also those stored on Sky HD+ hard drive (but not in HD format). I would like to be able to do the same if possible, i.e.
(1) Record direct from TV and also from those stored on Sky hard drive...and ... (2) Play all sound output at any time from TV and also from VHS/DVD player (when used) through Sony sound system
(3) Play DVD's on either Sony or VHS/DVD thro TV with sound thro Sony sound system Hope this helps Toni
Toni: Could you let me know the model number of your new Philips TV to enable me to check the spec of the scart socket plus HDMI socket on it, particularly the No1 HDMI to see if its ARC compatible.
Hi jb38
Its a 42PFL7606H/12 3D LED, which although not sold at present in UK it probably will be in due course but is available from web sources with a UK 3-pin adapter plug which according to Phillips is OK to use in UK. The Sacart is shiown as input from VHS/DVD or from Satellitereceiver and described as Ext 1 RGB/CVBS (not HD but thats OK).
Additional note for jb38 from Toni
I have just read through an on-line version of Owners Mnanual for TV and it clearly shows the Scart connected to a Home theatre system with no other connections, so I assume it is two-way? Could this be a way via the Phillips multi-Scart auto selector but this might stop other inputs/outputs? Typically diagrams show single connections to one (each) item of additional equipment
Additional note for jb38 from Toni
I have just read through an on-line version of Owners Mnanual for TV and it clearly shows the Scart connected to a Home theatre system with no other connections, so I assume it is two-way? Could this be a way via the Phillips multi-Scart auto selector but this might stop other inputs/outputs? Typically diagrams show single connections to one (each) item of additional equipment
Toni: Well it really depends on whether or not the scart sockets on the two devices that's being coupled together are "both" capable of "in / out" (two-way) operation, as many scart sockets arent and this is why this aspect has to be checked on.
The other point is that you have one scart socket less on your new Philips to that of your previous model, this being why I wanted to know the model number of the TV to check if its No1 HDMI socket was ARC (audio return channel) compatible, as if it was as well as your Sony sound system (still to be checked on) then a single HDMI connection between both devices would eliminate the need for the scart connection, as then the single scart socket on the new TV could be dedicated to your VHS / DVD recorder.
Have a look at the TV's No1 HDMI input on your manual, and if its does state ARC compatible try coupling that socket to your home theatre system's HDMI and check if you can get the audio from the TV on it, as I unfortunately was involved for most of the day on a job whereby I haven't had time to "check the spec" (as they say) on your Sony.
Of course another way of looking at it is, that you could simply couple things up in exactly the same way as was done on the previous TV except that you would have to use the scart switcher common into the single scart socket on your TV, then connect the two devices that previously had a scart socket each on the old TV into two of the switcher inputs, but the HDMI ARC method would be better "if" both devices allow.
Thanks jb38 I'll check HDMI specifications from on-line manual today and if necessary also see if Scart switcher will allow inputs and outputs as intended. I guessed problem might be due to only 1 Scart on TV but as HDMI takes off I suppose this is the future those of us with older kit might face?
Toni: Well, I have now managed to check the specifications of the devices used and the possibilities available of connecting them up to enable you to have roughly similar facilities as with your previous Philips TV, however I see a main problem that I feel you have sussed out for yourself insomuch that there doesn't seem to be an easy way to get over the main stumbling block of your new TV only having a single scart socket.
This normally couldn't be classed as a disaster on many set ups, but however is a real problem with what you are wishing to be able to do, as although you are quite correct insomuch that the Sony's manual does show two way operation via a scart lead between the DZ230 and "a" TV this is assuming that the TV has a similar facility, as Sony as well as others adopt the attitude that all connections shown between equipment is relating to devices that they manufacture, and the spec of the scart socket on your Philips TV doesn't actually give that info, so you would have to verify if it can or not by trying a test between the two to check if audio does or not.
The other difficulty is that although the TV has a digital optical output which could have taken care of the audio "if" your home theatre had likewise, but it doesn't! except for a DM port which requires an adaptor with details of this item not being given, as its an add on device.
By the way I had a look at your Sony home theatre spec and see that its HDMI connection "is" indeed only an output, which is a pity as your TV's HDMI socket does have ARC (audio return channel) capability and that would have enabled the TV's audio to transfer to the Sony without the scart lead, thereby freeing up a scart ink.
The only way I see remaining is "if" your Philips scart switcher doesn't have a common scart but can allocate socket links at will, and if so it might open another way of doing things but I will check on this.
Toni: Just spotted that you had given an update, yes, concentrate on the scart switching device. You are also quite correct in what you say regarding older equipment, as you can frequently get these type of problems when connecting devices even when they originate from the same manufacturer let alone crossing brands.
jb38
Thanks for your help I have succeeded in connecting 'TV out' Scart from Sky HD+ set top box to single Scart on Sony Theatre Centre. The HDMI links from both Sky box and Sony theatre centre are connected to TV the Sony centre to HDMI 1 ARC and Sky box to HDMI 2. This permits pictures even in HD to go to TV, while sound is linked through direct Scart to Sony centre. Have not worked oput a Scart link to VHS/DVD recorder yet and sysytem has to be manually changed on TV to select input source rather than via the Scart multi-switcher device, but surround sound works from TV and DVD's play through TV correctly with surround sound.
Toni: Thanks for the update! with one part of the content making me rather curious, that of you having said that the surround sound works OK from the TV, so could you confirm (or not) that you are referring to when viewing a Sky programme on the TV and not a Freeview one? as if by any chance it is the latter then for test purposes I would like you to remove the scart link between the Sky box and the Sony to see if the audio fails, as it should! if though it doesn't then that would suggest that the Sony's HDMI socket "is" responding to the TV's ARC facility even although its not listed as such.
On looking at the connections you have made between the various devices it appears as though the TV's single scart socket is not connected to anything, if this is the case then you should use that scart socket on the TV to connect the Toshiba's recorder's AV1 into, and with the recorders AV2 scart socket into the DVD/VCR scart socket on the Sky box, as in operation you will then be able to record from the Sky box "if" AV2 input is selected on the recorders input selector, and when anything is played back from the recorder it should switch the TV over to the recorder's output as the TV's scart should have auto-switching on that socket.
Likewise with this connection you should be able to record from the TV, as the recorders AV1 scart is capable of two way operation as is the TV's scart socket, so to record anything from the TV you first of all select AV1 on the recorders input selector, with playback exactly the same as previously described when referring to the recorders AV2 input.
Just to get back to the HDMI issue, if the test referred to in the first paragraph results in the audio failing then just swap the HDMI sockets over on the TV, as there is no point on having the Sony connected to the HDMI with the auto switch sensor if ARC is not working, as if No1 HDMI is connected to the Sky box then it should switch the TV over to Sky when the box is taken out of standby.
Hi again and thanks jb38. Have tested with following results - Sony HDMI is 'out' only not 2-way. Surround sound only plays when Sky is 'on' does not play sound through Sony surround sound when TV 'Freeview' selected. Connections are:- Sky box HDMI to TV HDMI 1 (ARC) + Sky box Scart 'TV' to single Scart on Sony. Sony HDMI (out) to TV HDMI 2. The Toshiba DVD VCR recorder is connected by Sky Scart 'DVD/VCR' to Toshiba AV2 and TV Scart to Toshiba AV1. Unfortunately cannot check DVD recording as Toshiba has failed during process although internal 2A fuse is OK but might be down to moviing unit / removing and reconnecting cables although in nearly all cases the power has been switched off first. Hopefully a repair is possible or its a new or S/H buy but I don't need a HDD/Freeview unit.
Toni Bucior: I think you have experienced whats known as a classic case of "Murphy's law" applying, because nothing you have done can possibly cause that to have happened and the configuration of connections used is OK.
Just to verify though, I take it when you say "internal" are you meaning the one inside the casing of the DVD/VCR or is it just inside the 13amp plug?
jb38 I suppose Murphys is another word for it but I was thinking more S**s Law, must be co-incidental as DVD VCR was working OK even during the cabling rearrangement process. Hence have located a local repairer to giove it the once over apparentyly quite common if no power requires two diodes to be replaced? Will have to await repair or replacenment but do not want an all singing and dancing HDD Freeview DVD VCR set.
Toni Bucior: Yes, it just one of these type of things that can happen at the very end of having done something reasonably successfully, an equipment breakdown! although as a long term engineer myself I know its nothing you have done that could possibly have caused it.
Anyway, maybe you could give an update once you are back in business.
Hi,
I reallyhope someone can help me. I have a TV and a DVD recorder, both with built-in Freeview. They've been connected and working fine for over two years, and I've been able to record one channel while watching another via the TV. The aeriel is connected to the TV, with a SCART lead connecting the TV and the DVD recorder. However, there now seems to be a problem with the connection between the two machines. The signal to the TV is fine, but when I switch from TV to DVD, it says NO SIGNAL, and effectively this means that the TV and DVD recorder aren't communicating. If I connect the aeriel to the DVD recorder instead of the TV, it says NO SIGNAL and I lose the ability to watch via the TV's Freeview tuner. I've tried disconnecting everything, switching off and on again, but nothing seems to work. If anyone has any ideas, I'd be very grateful.
Laura: The aerial lead should be connected to the DVD aerial input.
You then need another coax cable to connect the aerial out socket to the TV's aerial input.
The SCART connection doesn't carry UHF signals (just video and audio).
I have just bought a Technisat HDFV set top box. My current set up is a Sony HD ready TV linked up to a Sony HDD/DVD recorder and a Sony VHS machine. I am currently able to record a different channel to the one I am watching on the TV.
I want to be able to do the same with the set top box connected up - Technisat technical helpline are not very helpful - they say it is impossible. Is this true? Anyone got any ideas?
Mark Peterson: I cannot agree with your assertion that the Technisat technical helpline is not very helpful. I think that they were simply stating fact.
I have looked at the specification ( HDFV [0006/4940] - TechniSat Digital - en_XX ) for the model you refer to and it would appear that it only has one tuner in it. This means that you cannot watch one programme that is being broadcast whilst recording another using the in-built tuner. It will allow you to watch a recorded programme whilst recording another. So Technisat are quite correct.
However, this does not prohibit you from recording one channel using the Technisat box whilst watching another channel using the TV's in-built tuner. Simply feed the incoming aerial into the Technisat box and then connect its aerial output to the TV's aerial input.
If you still want the Sony HDD/DVD machine available for recording over the air programming, then you can daisy-chain its aerial connections as well.
Thanks for the info, Dave.
I realise that if I use the set's PVR function to record to an external HDD I cannot record a different channel to the one I'm watching on TV. What I want is to be able to use the set top box to view HD freeview channels and to use the DVD recorder to record different non-HD chanels -would the daisy chain allow this. Any advice gratefully received.
Mark Peterson: Yes, you can do that. It shouldn't matter which you feed the aerial into first.
You must have the Technisat connected to the TV using a HDMI cable in order to view high definition programmes in high definition. Connect the Sony HDD/DVD to the TV using HDMI (if it is available) or scart.
Our TV just died after 5/6 years faithful service, and we are wondering the best way to get a new TV, the only problem is that we have a Virgin V+ box with Scart & HDMI leads, a DVD player with scart and a WII, and I am trying to find out if I have to have both of the V+ cables attached at the same time or if only 1 is needed? and how would I connect all 3 devices to a new TV if most of them only have 1 scart lead?
Stuart: You only require to connect the Virgin+ box to the TV using the HDMI lead with this leaving the TV's scart socket for use with the DVD player, the problem might be with the Wii as I notice it does not have either but uses a multi plug with a connection lead for A/V / component / and "S" video output connections, so you will have to ensure that any TV you purchase has either of the "first two" input facilities mentioned, although scart adaptors with AV (phono) input sockets on the back of them are available from places like Poundland and similar, although if it was connected this way you would also require to purchase a "selectable" two way scart connection box, its common lead connected into the TV's single scart socket.
This said though assuming that you do have the special Wii connection leads? its the one with a multi plug on one end (for box) and coloured phono plugs (x3) on the other end for an AV connection into a TV.
Stuart: Just in addition to that said, the only reason I mentioned the scart adaptor is just in case by any chance the TV you purchase does not have phono plug AV inputs albeit it most likely will have.
Hi JB38, and thank you for the information, according to Virgin, I do need to plug both the scart and HDMI into the TV.
I am thinking about getting a scart adapter as I have a scart plug that I also use for the Wii and I am thinking that a 3 scart to 1 scart adapter will do the trick.
Hi
I've got a HD TV with a variety of features
which cant be accessed unles I disconect it from my Sagecom Digibox. This as many of you will have guessed involves taking the ariel out of the Sagecom digibox and plugging it directly into the back of the TV thereby by - passing the Digibox. Does anyone know if this procedure is necessary or can it be carried out by reprogramming the digibox in some way or other.
Stuart: I realise that the manual might make it appear that way, but the scart lead is only permanently required if the TV being used with the box is of the slightly older variety that does not have HDMI sockets, as otherwise if it does (such as your own) you will most likely find that once the box is set up you can remove the scart lead.
The other thing the scart connection can be used for is to enable anyone with a DVD recorder to transfer recordings over from the V+ boxes own internal hard drive into the external DVD recorder, although if the external DVD recorder is also of the HD (hard drive) type and with a larger capacity than that of the V+ boxes, this procedure can be used to effectively dump what stored in the V+ boxes internal hard drive into the external DVD recorders hard drive, something that handy to be able to do if the V+ boxes drive is getting near to its maximum storage capacity, as once some of the content from the V+ box is transferred into the external DVD device whatever was transferred can then be deleted from the V+ box thereby freeing its hard drive up to enable more programmes to be stored.
On the subject of scart switcher boxes, you always have to ensure that you purchase a selectable type, that meaning it has either one or two buttons (even more on some) on the box to be able each one of its sockets to be selected one at a time, as some types do not have this and purely relies on one device being switched off whilst viewing another, as if this is not done two or more programmes can be seen at the same time, this why the selector button type is essential.
By the way, anything transferred from the V+ box via scart is always in normal SD, as HD (hi-def) cannot be transferred via a scart connection.
Eddy: What type of connection do you have between the TV and the box? and what model of TV are you referring to? The reason I ask is that it shouldn't be necessary to disconnect anything provided that you do not completely switch off (from mains) the box when you are not using it, as if the aerial is linked through the box that will kill the signal.
Anyway if you could give an update on the info requested further advice can then be given.
tessa: Please can you tell me how to connect tv-freesat-vcr using HDMI cable and do I need to use a scart socket also,There are two scart sockets on the freesat two on the tv and one on the vcr.there is one HDMI cable on each.Thanks
Gordon Stocks: Can you please confirm that the VCR only has one scart socket? however if it has then connect the Freesat (HD type?) into the TV using an HDMI cable, then couple the VCR into the Freesat's AV2 scart socket, and finally another scart lead between the Freesat's AV1 and the TV's AVI input.
This arrangement will enable you to record from the Freesat whilst viewing a non Freesat channel (Freeview) on the TV, if you want to play back what's been recorded then as soon as you press play it should feed through the Freesat box and into the TV via its scart socket, but though you will likely have to select AV1 input on your TV's remote control as the parallel connected HDMI input will possibly clash with it.
The reason I asked about the VCR only having one scart socket is that the more normal way of coupling it would be for the VCR's AV1 to go into the TV's AV1, and with the VCR's AV2 connected to the Freesats similar.
If you experience any problems please indicate the model of TV involved and also that of the Freesat box.
Gordon Stocks: Just as an afterthought, in case your TV is of the type that doesnt respond favourably to having two auto-switch inputs originating from the same source i.e: Freesatbox, couple the scart lead from the Freesat boxes AV1 into the TV's AV2 socket, selecting that input via the TV's input selector when you want to view anything from the VCR.
When the VCR is switched off after viewing from it the TV should switch back to the Freesat box but it will likely be via the scart socket, so change the TV back to its HDMI input via the TV's input selector menu, you might of course not notice that much of a difference if you dont, but HD will not work unless its via HDMI.
Steph has this dish ever worked? Did you put it up or was it put up correct by a profesional with a proper meter. If it was put up by yourself with a cheap meter with 5 lights you have it on the wrong satellite. One other thing the dishes that come with these type of free to air sat receivers are very poor so that might need changing hope this helps.
Stephanie: Plus in addition to that said by Mazbar regarding the wrong satellite, are you sure that you selected "Astra 2A/B/D & Eurobird 1" from the choice box? as the pre-programmed English channels are already stored in the box so there is no need to carry out a scan, this only being said just in case you are tempted to carry out one.
Mark Petersen: The flash drive connected to my technisat HDFV set has just died. I'm not sure if the Technisat caused this or if the drive itself was faulty. Has anyone out there expereinced the same? I could try a new flashdrive but that's an expensive way to find out. Any help appreciated.
Hi there, just found your forum via Google and I'd appreciate some help please.
My partner has just bought a Techwood 26884HDDVD t.v. and wants (me!) to connect it so that it can be used to play DVD's which have been recorded by her Daewoo DR-2100P DVD recorder.
Basically, I'm looking for some help with regard to what has to connect to where - and whether we can use the recorder to record AND playback, or just to record - playback being done through the t.v.'s inbuilt player.
George: Basically all you require to do is couple the DVD recorder / player's AV1 scart socket into the TV's AV1 scart socket using a "fully connected" scart lead, these being the thicker types found around, as that would enable DVD to be played through the TV as well as it "possibly" recording from the TV.
As far as recording from the TV is concerned the reason I say "possibly", is that although this can be done with most TV's as their AV1 scart sockets have signals in / out capabilities its not completely universal and I don't have the Techwoods manual to hand for checking on this aspect, however should it be possible, then to record from the TV the recorders "input selector" will have to be set on "AV1", as if not it will be sitting on its internal analogue tuner by default.
It has to be appreciated though that its only the programme presently being viewed on the TV that can be recorded, ("if" that is) with this severely limiting what can be done, and it would be far better to purchase a cheap Freeviewbox and use that for recording from by the DVD recorder.
I haven't mentioned anything about the recorders aerial socket as you haven't provided your location, (pref: post code) and as the recorder is only an analogue device there is a great possibility that no analogue signal exists in your area, although should it be then just loop the aerial for the TV through the recorder.
George I found the Daewoo manual on the Daewoo site & it is just a DVD recorder with no HDMI output so you will have to use a SCARTcable to connect the "TV" output to the TV.
I couldn't find any online support for Techwood but it should be obvious where the SCART input (maybe marked "AV") is
Once recorded you can play the DVDs back on the recorder or the TVs own player - I suppose the bonus of the former is that you can record something new while watching an earlier recorder. Neil
George: Just to add, that needless to say any recording tests thats carried out should always be done using DVD+/-RW discs to avoid wastage, because as only one single lead is being used for in/out purposes you cant really monitor the actual signal that the recorder is getting in the same way as you could if its AV2 input socket was being fed from an external box.
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HDFV [0006/4940] - TechniSat Digital - en_XX ) for the model you refer to and it would appear that it only has one tuner in it. This means that you cannot watch one programme that is being broadcast whilst recording another using the in-built tuner. It will allow you to watch a recorded programme whilst recording another. So Technisat are quite correct.
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