DVD - TV connections which is best?

Gary D · 09-01-2002, 9:52 AM

can one of you lovely people please advise me which is the best way to connected a DVD player to a TV?

I currently use SCART. but would composite video or S-video be better?

Thanks

Kevo · 09-01-2002, 10:34 AM

1st RGB SCART
2nd S-Video SCART/Mini Din
3rd Composite (only use as a last resort)

HTH

jspone · 09-01-2002, 11:00 AM

1st = component video (if you've got it)

Gary D · 09-01-2002, 11:11 AM

so we have one vote for RGB SCART and one for composite video does anyone have a casting vote?

Thanks for the replies.

Gary

Kevo · 09-01-2002, 11:14 AM

No, we have zero votes for composite. And are v unlikely to get any more.
We have 1 vote for component (which is very similar to RGB) and we have 1 vote ror RGB.

I didn't mention component because I assumed your DVD and/or TV didn't support it.

The smart money is on RGB with S-video as an also ran.
Composite won't even get a look in.

09-01-2002, 11:15 AM

Hi,

I think you have one for RGB and one for component...not composite :0)

Composite is cheap and nasty..and very different from component.

You can't use component unless you have a supporting projector or TV (probably a Toshiba..since not many manufacturers provide this option).

I had a Tosh RPTV with component connections - I couldn't see any difference between them and an IXOS £50 SCART gold SCART lead on RGB.

IF your telly doesn't do component - go for RGB SCART !

Cheers
Daz

Kevo · 09-01-2002, 11:18 AM

Assuming COMPONENT is N/A.

Latest...

RGB 2
S-Video 0
Composite 0

Gary D · 09-01-2002, 11:24 AM

thanks to you for replying. i think i'll stick with my RGB scart connection and save the money thats burning a hole in my pocket for something else.

thanks

Gary

Kevo · 09-01-2002, 11:25 AM

Make sure you use a good qaulity, fully 21 pin configured SCART cable.

10-01-2002, 4:28 PM

RGB is best nearly all the time. However, there are some televisions that don't handle it too well. Older Tosh models, are a good example.

You have a scart lead so check for yourself and make your own mind up. The scart carries RGB and s-video so no cost is involved apart from the time you make to compare the two.

09-01-2002, 11:15 AM	#6
Guest Posts: n/a	Hi, I think you have one for RGB and one for component...not composite :0) Composite is cheap and nasty..and very different from component. You can't use component unless you have a supporting projector or TV (probably a Toshiba..since not many manufacturers provide this option). I had a Tosh RPTV with component connections - I couldn't see any difference between them and an IXOS £50 SCART gold SCART lead on RGB. IF your telly doesn't do component - go for RGB SCART ! Cheers Daz
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10-01-2002, 4:28 PM	#10
Doubledoom Guest Posts: n/a	RGB is best nearly all the time. However, there are some televisions that don't handle it too well. Older Tosh models, are a good example. You have a scart lead so check for yourself and make your own mind up. The scart carries RGB and s-video so no cost is involved apart from the time you make to compare the two.
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