[access-uk] Using SCART connectors on various devices

  • From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 15 May 2012 09:58:25 +0100

I can now report that the chaps who set up our TVonics box came back
yesterday with a SCART lead.  We now have a system whereby both our standard
Sky DigiBox and the TVonics unit are connected to the TV via SCART.  When we
turn on the TV, the built-in Freeview comes on by default.  If we then turn
on either the Sky or TVonics devices, they will jump from one to the other,
depending on which one we want to use.

Our only concern is that the latest SCART leads are rather heavy, and the
one when connected to the TVonics box looks rather precarious.  If they had
screws like the old Parallel cables where you could put them in and tighten
them up, it would cause less strain on the pins.

However, that's the best and easiest method for us.  Using one device on
HDMI and another on SCART is a real faff!

Recording programmes and deleting them is easy, and looking through the EPG
is also very helpful.  Yes it does stick when you right arrow, but pressing
this button twice quickly generally moves you on through the list.  I think
that is a bug!

All in all, very good.



Kind Regards,

Jackie Cairns

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