Scart-less TV

[rovermorris999]

I'm getting a new tv shortly and the one I'm looking at doesn't have any scart sockets. I have an old combined dvd/vcr I'd still like to plug in and I see it's possible to get adaptor leads. Do they work ok? I've seen various reviews, some say they're ok, other not. I'd not bother other than I have loads of old videos I'd like to be able to watch.

[rovermorris999]

This Samsung.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Samsung-UE40J6300A-40-In...
Not too bad with the extra 10% off.

Cue experts telling me I should have bought xyz instead.

[rovermorris999]

That's an error apparently. It has:
Connectivity:
3 USB ports and 4 HDMI sockets.
Smart TV.
HDMI 2.0.
1 DVI socket.
PC input socket.
Component video socket.
Composite socket.
Optical connection.
Headphone socket.
AV socket.
Wi-Fi enabled.
Ethernet connection.
DLNA compatibility.
Mobile high-definition link.
Miracast.
Open browser.

I've checked on the Samsung website and on Richer Sounds, definitely no Scart.

[rovermorris999]

Thanks for that. I'm not up on what'll talk to what successfully.

Like this?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SCART-to-Component-RGB-V...

Edited by rovermorris999 on Tuesday 24th November 13:34

[rovermorris999]

Thanks

[rovermorris999]

I do want audio so confusion reigns!
To humour me, let's dumb this down. Is there a simple way (eg a single cable or adaptor) that will enable a vcr with a scart plug directly into the above mentioned telly and work as intended. I've looked around and had conflicting advice.
I appreciate the quality may not be brilliant but it is currently plugged into a scart-equipped HDTV and is as good as it ever was.
Converting all the tapes to a digital medium is a non-starter as there are so many.

Edited by rovermorris999 on Tuesday 24th November 17:34

[rovermorris999]

Thanks folks. Apologies for the dimness, electrickery isn't my forte. That cable gets the prize for the highest number of acronyms in the description.

Ordered! It arrives on Friday, same day as the TV. I'll report back.

Edited by rovermorris999 on Tuesday 24th November 18:07

Edited by rovermorris999 on Tuesday 24th November 18:09

[rovermorris999]

Replace all your kit every few years. Progress! Feel for me, I'm still using a Motorola Razr V4 and a microwave oven I bought in the early eighties from Rumbelows.

[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.

[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

[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.

[rovermorris999]

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