Scart-less TV

[tdm34]

Most of the ultra slim sets these days don't have the chassis depth to mount a scart socket, so most have a multipin socket and an adaptor with a scart socket on a short lead at one end and the multipin plug on the other end..

[rovermorris999]

The cable arrived today. Sadly, the tv says 'no signal'. I've checked and double-checked everything so presumably the output from the old vcr/dvd combo isn't compatible.

[dtmpower]

rovermorris999 said:

The cable arrived today. Sadly, the tv says 'no signal'. I've checked and double-checked everything so presumably the output from the old vcr/dvd combo isn't compatible.

If you don't have scart, I'd be using composite rather than component for guaranteed success.



You can do composite and sound with 3 connections....

[rovermorris999]

That's the last chance saloon. Worth a try. I'll report back once I get the cable.
Anyone want some scart leads going cheap?

Edited by rovermorris999 on Friday 27th November 15:46

[dtmpower]

rovermorris999 said:

That's the last chance saloon. Worth a try. I'll report back once I get the cable.
Anyone want some scart leads going cheap?

Edited by rovermorris999 on Friday 27th November 15:46

You could hack your component lead into a composite lead.... or at least try the audio inputs.

[rovermorris999]

The lead is only pennies so I'll give that a try. If not, I'll have to keep at least one scart-equipped telly. I still have one in a spare room. A pain though.

[megaphone]

Check the settings on the VCR, it may have setting to allow you to output in RGB or composite.

[rovermorris999]

The composite lead works perfectly. Pretty good picture too. Thanks for all the advice.