Scart and Component Leads

[frailfury]

RGB scart looks shocking with ps2 on my hdtv. Is there a better way to connect it instead of scart? I have this tv: http://www.play.com/Electronics/Elec...V/Product.html

[frailfury]

**Thread title should say 'Scart and Component Leads'**

I want to connect my Sky+ to my HDTV the best way possible. I use a cheapy scart lead at the moment, but I heard you can see a dramatic difference using a decent scart lead? Can anyone link me to a decent one which will provide decent results on my HDTV please? Or are scart leads like hdmi cables - i.e. no point spending loads when you can pick one up for £2? I know cheap hdmi cables are no different from expensive ones so thought maybe this was the same as scart? If not then please link me to a decent one.

The same with a component cable for PS2 if possible please.

[Phlog]

SCART leads need to have individually shielded connectors inside - these are more expensive than the crap ones.

Personally (and recently confirmed it) I get a slightly better picture using a SCART lead than only has RGB connectors.

The downside of the shielded SCART leads is that they are thicker and clumsier to use than the cheap ones.

[frailfury]

Originally Posted by Phlog

SCART leads need to have individually shielded connectors inside - these are more expensive than the crap ones.

Personally (and recently confirmed it) I get a slightly better picture using a SCART lead than only has RGB connectors.

The downside of the shielded SCART leads is that they are thicker and clumsier to use than the cheap ones.

What about this one?

Play.com (UK) : Philex Gold Plated Scart to Scart Lead Cable 1.5 Metres : Electronics - Free Delivery

Or can you link me to a decent one? I want the best sky+ picture on my HDTV that I can get.

[ows90]

You should check that the SCART lead is connected to the socket marked "TV" on the back of the Sky+ box, and that the other end is connected to the AV1/EX1 SCART socket on the TV (i.e., RGB capable). Then go into the Sky+ System Setup > Picture Settings menu and set Video Output to RGB, and Picture Format to 16:9 if it isn't. As that may produce a bigger improvement than a new lead.

Regarding the PS2, if you're currently using the supplied composite leads then yes, the component cable will produce a better picture.

[frailfury]

Originally Posted by ows90

You should check that the SCART lead is connected to the socket marked "TV" on the back of the Sky+ box, and that the other end is connected to the AV1/EX1 SCART socket on the TV (i.e., RGB capable). Then go into the Sky+ System Setup > Picture Settings menu and set Video Output to RGB, and Picture Format to 16:9 if it isn't. As that may produce a bigger improvement than a new lead.

Regarding the PS2, if you're currently using the supplied composite leads then yes, the component cable will produce a better picture.

No I'm currently using an RGB Scart cable for my PS2. Is component better than this?

As for Sky, thats exactly how I have things set up - but the scart lead I am using is a silver one that was free with something.

[frailfury]

Someone must know a high quality scart for sky+ to hdtv for a decent price?

[frailfury]

I have bought this one:

Ixos XHT251-150 OFC Scart Cable - £11.70 - TVCables

It's twin shielded which is supposed to be good, and gold plated.

[Yemeth]

Have you tried Component? the best you'll get is 480p/576p in terms of resolution, but the pic should be clearer than RGB scart.

[frailfury]

Well I received my high quality IXON Gold plated double sheilded scart lead today for use with my sky+ box and my HDTV - No difference in picture quality at all and yes I am connected to the correct scart on the sky box and the rgb socket on the tv.

[Yemeth]

Originally Posted by frailfury

Well I received my high quality IXON Gold plated double sheilded scart lead today for use with my sky+ box and my HDTV - No difference in picture quality at all and yes I am connected to the correct scart on the sky box and the rgb socket on the tv.

I take it you also have your sky box video setting set to RGB instead of Composite/Pal?

If you try component and it still doesnt look good to you, then maybe you'll have to except the fallacy of SD on an HD tv. Saying this though, Im running a Virgin SD cable box via RGB scart on my samsung and at 6 or 7 feet, its much more than acceptable in terms of quality. Colour is decent, and pixelations and graininess are at a bare minimum.