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S-Video or RGB Scart - which is best?
hi guys, I've got Sky+ and wondered which would be the best way to connect it to the TV, via RGB Scart or S-Video?
Does S-Video auto switch my TV to widescreen/full screen like Scart does? Is there much difference between the quality of the 2? |
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RGB is a lot better than S-Video...and if you connect via scart, you should get auto switching.
Just remember to make sure both your Sky box and tv are set to RGB... |
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RGB Scart is much better then S-Video in terms of picture definition and clarity. If you have the option of both, choose RGB Scart.
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I agree with all that is above. RGB is the way to go.
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Originally Posted by cyberdog
RGB is a lot better than S-Video...and if you connect via scart, you should get auto switching.
Just remember to make sure both your Sky box and tv are set to RGB... |
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RGB Scart is definately the best option, the main difference is the colours, they appear noticeably stronger on RGB.
Having said that for general use the difference from S video isnt that great and both are pretty high quality connections and you should be happy with either. Just avoid composite if at all possible. |
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perhaps you can help me mmace... does sky+ giev out svideo , as ordinary sky boxes mostly don't
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rgb though isnt as simple as it sometimes sounds , in some cases sync signals are required, i would just read your manuals to see if both devices are agreeable
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Originally Posted by cbrookes75
perhaps you can help me mmace... does sky+ giev out svideo , as ordinary sky boxes mostly don't
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... and a couple of phonos for the sound. And an optical digital connector for 5.1 sound (Sky movies)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by webbie
... and a couple of phonos for the sound. And an optical digital connector for 5.1 sound (Sky movies)
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I dont like RGB it shifts the picture to the left and there is no-way to move it iover, aslo it makes it TOO clear whicjh hurts my eyes
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Shifting the picture to the left seems to be a feature of RGB. If I remember correctly, it only affects tvs with one RGB scart.
Some tvs have an RGB setting where you can move the screen back to the right. Check your tvs features/menu. |
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It isn't a feature of RGB. The reason is that the television is set up for centring a PAL signal, which is delayed due to processing. RGB signals aren't delayed, and therefore arrive faster on-screen, hence the shift to the left.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mewes_2004
I dont like RGB it shifts the picture to the left and there is no-way to move it iover, aslo it makes it TOO clear whicjh hurts my eyes
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It looks like the terrible settings on his own TV, such as too much sharpness, has caused damage to his eyes if the 'clear' picture is hurting his eyes.
Incidently, I have the sharpness on my TV set to the lowest I can have it. Looks fine. |
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