freeview boxes that output s-video

[p5yco]

can somebody recommend me some readily available freeview boxes (preferably in argos) that output s-video (via the scart). please help

[GaryB]

Not available in Argos as far as I know but the JVC TU-DB1 has S-Video out.

[p5yco]

does anybody know if the panasonic tuct41 has svideo via the scart.

[per-Sony-fied]

The Sony VTX-D800, RGB,S-video and Pal (composite) via TV but no S-video via VCR scart.

[p5yco]

hi, are you saying it can output s-video via the tv scart and not the vcr scart, or that it just has a separarte s-video connection?

[Big_Vern]

This is from Sony's website:

Audio Out (analogue)
YES (3.5mm Jack)

RF IN
YES

RF OUT
YES (Loop through)

SCART (TV)
YES (RGB, Y/C, PAL)

SCART (Video)
YES (Composit, Y/C)

SPDIF (Optical)
YES (Rear combined with audio out)


So seems to Y/C (or S-Video) on both scarts.

[p5yco]

thanks for the reply, i just want to be sure as i dont want to make the mistake of buying another one without s-video via the scart!

[sdc395]

The Sony will only do s-video from the VCR SCART if the VCR negotiates it using SmartLink, et al.

[ufitsy]

I use a Phillips DTR 1500 via svideo on the scart to svideo input on the PJ. Had this for a year, good picture, good sound. Not sure if still available

[p5yco]

sorry to be a pain but let me get this straight, i will be using a scart to s-video lead - the scart coming from freeview box to the s-video connection in my projector. will this work on the sony, and also does anybody know of alternative freeview boxes which will work, possibly panasonic or jvc?

[sdc395]

Originally Posted by p5yco

sorry to be a pain but let me get this straight, i will be using a scart to s-video lead - the scart coming from freeview box to the s-video connection in my projector. will this work on the sony...

So long as you're planning to use the Sony's TV SCART (and not the VCR SCART) then yes, that'll work perfectly.

[p5yco]

thats great, one more thing i have just seen a humax mg-tu1 box that suits my needs at a good price, plus i have heard humax are very reliable and offer good customer service. if i can find out whether this has what i need i think i will opt for that. any comments?

[per-Sony-fied]

Originally Posted by sdc395

The Sony will only do s-video from the VCR SCART if the VCR negotiates it using SmartLink, et al.

From what I am aware the Sony does NOT output S-video on the VCR scart since they do not make S-video vhs recorders. I've also heard the S-video circuitry is there but the o/p connections are missing.