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Seeking help with new Panasonic DMP-BDT120
CALGACUS
15-04-2013
Hi All,

Recently the DVD part of my ancient combined VCR/DVD player (a Panasonic NV-VP30EB (circa 2000)) gave up the ghost. I was going to buy a very basic DVD player to replace it as I am still using an old CRT TV (a Phillips 24PW6006). However I came across this offer and it looked as if it would permit me to continue enjoying my current DVD collection, whilst enabling me to switch to Blu-ray (or 3D) disks at a later date once I finally get around to updating my TV (when I can afford it).

I made sure that the Panasonic DMP-BDT120 has composite out, and thought that it would then be a simple case of connecting it to either the AV SCART of my Freeview PVR (which was how the old VCR/DVD was connected), or directly to the spare SCART socket on the back of my TV.

However, I've tried both of these using a "Scart to 3RCA Cable", described on the packaging as "Ideal for connecting DVD player, VCR, Hi-Fi and TV" but no signal from the new player is showing on the TV.

The player is showing "Setup" on its front display, which means that it should be displaying a setup screen on the TV but it isn't.

I've checked through the available inputs on the TV: (EXT1 (currently holds the signal from my PVR) > EXT2 (empty) > SVHS2 (empty) > AV (empty) > [old analogue channel] (empty)).

I've checked through the available inputs on the PVR too (when the player is connected directly to it): (AUX > tv(?) > live TV).

I've checked every combination of the above

Sorry for the length of this post (I wanted to give as much info as I could), and the fact that you've probably had to answer ones like it many times before, however, although I've googled I can't find someone with the same problem (it usually seems to be people asking if Scart to HDMI is possible, etc.).

So can you ensure me that Composite to Scart is possible (although obviously not with HD results), and tell me where I may be going wrong in my setup?

Thanks,

Cal.
chrisjr
15-04-2013
Which way round is the SCART lead wired? It sounds like you've got one wired for OUTPUT with respect to the SCART. So your telly is actually trying to send a video and audio signal TO the player.

You need a lead wired for INPUT with respect to the SCART or a switched type set to IN.
CALGACUS
15-04-2013
Thanks for the reply.

Ah, that might explain it, certainly I didn't realise that there was a difference (I simply assumed that it would work either way).

I'll try to find the opposite cable tomorrow, and give it another go - maybe go to my local Maplins. I'll give an update on how I get on.

Thanks again for replying to my post.

Cal.
Chris Frost
16-04-2013
There are a few possibilities here....

1) There's a problem with the SCART cable [wrong direction, faulty lead]

2) The SCART input on the TV is set to RGB or S-Video mode. [Check the TV manual to see if this is an option]

3) The wrong AV input is selected on the TV


To simplify things, if you have a phono to phono cable - any will do including just red & white - then connect one plug to the video out on the BD player and the corresponding plug to the TV's side AV yellow socket. Set the TV to "AV" and make sure that the AV setting is not S-Video. This should give you the most direct connection from the player to the TV.

Once you get a picture in this way you'll have confirmed that there's a signal from the player. Then it's a question of looking at the SCART lead packaging (or retailers web site) to see if it is an AV to SCART direction lead.
CALGACUS
16-04-2013
Hi Guys,

Thanks for the replies. It turned out that chrisjr was right - it was that the cable was for the wrong direction.

I went into Maplin today and got a switchable one, and it worked like a charm

I'm actually quite stunned by what a modern Blu-ray player can do - I have it connected into my home computer network and can play media directly off the hard-drive of my PC. The DVD player can also play the .ts files that my PVR creates - so I can now view these from the external hard-drive where I store them, etc.

I'm going to be spending the next few evenings just getting to grips with it.

Thanks for your help in getting it connected. Now that it is, I'm dying to know how much better it will look through a HD TV

I see an expensive purchase in my near future
iangrad
16-04-2013
Whilst you have got it working and it will play DVD disc's in the way you have it connected . Most Bluray discs will not play because the copy protection built into the discs will not see a hdmi ( handshake ) on the TV end .

Sorry to spend some more of your money but you know what is coming LOL

(1) Modern TV after a 24pw606 you will be really shocked at HD freeview & BD etc . Your Tv must have had only light used because the tube normally went after 3 or 4 years ?
(2) Feed to your router - if your router is not nearby have a look at TP-link av500 kit of home plugs , works very well .
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