DVD Player without Scart Output

Brush Master · 13-12-2006, 13:34

Hi. I'm considering the purchase of a NAD DVD player, which doesn't have a SCART output, only composite and component video (and S-Video). Telly only has SCART, and no room in the back for one of those cheap composite to Scart adapters.

I noticed there are component video to SCART cables on the market. This would do thr trick for me, right?

Are those cables directional (SCART input, output, both, or any?)
Any issue with image quality at all?

A-Friend · 13-12-2006, 13:48

You could always get a composite to scart cable. I wouldn't advise spending as much as this but it was the first one I found.

Don't forget that if you do get a component to scart converter/cable you will also have to take the sound seperately. Not quite sure how a component to scart works (as a component input is different to RGB on a Scart) but they exist so I presume they do work!

jackthom · 13-12-2006, 13:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brush Master

Hi. I'm considering the purchase of a NAD DVD player, which doesn't have a SCART output, only composite and component video (and S-Video). Telly only has SCART, and no room in the back for one of those cheap composite to Scart adapters.

I noticed there are component video to SCART cables on the market. This would do thr trick for me, right?
Are those cables directional (SCART input, output, both, or any?)
Any issue with image quality at all?

I'd be very careful because the 3 Component output connectors from the DVD player will most likely be Y , Cr, and Cb whereas as far as I'm aware these scart convertors are probably just a way of combining separate Red Green and Blue (RGB) signals into a scart connector which is what most UK TVs are equipped with.

I could be wrong and there may be some proper component to scart convertors out there but just be careful.

Brush Master · 13-12-2006, 14:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackthom

I'd be very careful because the 3 Component output connectors from the DVD player will most likely be Y , Cr, and Cb whereas as far as I'm aware these scart convertors are probably just a way of combining separate Red Green and Blue (RGB) signals into a scart connector which is what most UK TVs are equipped with.

Thanks. Excellent point. Also thanks to A-friend for sound advise

Doesn't look too good for the NAD then, what a shame.

Brush Master · 13-12-2006, 14:12

I also found S-Video to SCART cables like this one (a bit pricey though). Would this carry both sound and video?

g jones · 13-12-2006, 14:21

This one on ebay might be what you are after .http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SCART-TO-2RCA-...QQcmdZViewItem

Chris Simon · 13-12-2006, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brush Master

Hi. I'm considering the purchase of a NAD DVD player, which doesn't have a SCART output, only composite and component video (and S-Video). Telly only has SCART, and no room in the back for one of those cheap composite to Scart adapters.

I noticed there are component video to SCART cables on the market. This would do thr trick for me, right?

A SCART to component cable will only work if your TV supports component on SCART, which I very much doubt. You would need a component to RGB/composite/s-video converter unit rather than just an adaptor lead with the correct plugs on the end, but these are expensive.

A SCART to s-video cable will work as long as your TV supports s-video on the SCART socket. Otherwise you'll have to use a SCART to composite cable, as I'm sure your TV supports composite on SCART. Both these types of cable usually have the audio leads as well so provided your DVD player has separate audio out then the cable will amalgamate all these into the SCART socket. The s-video cable you linked above doesn't have audio so this wouldn't really work. The Ebay one is the type you should go for, also the one listed at the bottom of the page you linked to.

Component video would be the best quality followed closely by RGB, but I guess both of these are out for you as the TV presumably doesn't do component and the DVD player doesn't do RGB. S-video is your next bet, followed by composite as a last resort.

Composite video is bidirectional so you have to make sure the plugs at the end are "in". Some adapters have an in-out switch so you can decide. Some cables have both in and out composite plugs so all you have to do is plug the right one into your DVD player.

S-video and RGB are one-way only so you have to make sure the cable you buy has the right direction, going into the SCART plug.

BTW you can always plug in an adaptor at the DVD end rather than the TV end if there's no room behind the TV!

Last edited by Chris Simon : 13-12-2006 at 15:00.

broadz · 13-12-2006, 15:38

Maplins sell an S-Video to scart converter, which takes S-video for the video, and audio out (red and white cables) for the audio, and a single scart connector at the other end. As long as the DVD player has standard audio outs, it will do the job. Cost me about £8 six months ago. Make sure you can set your scart input on your TV to s-video rather than PAL/RGB, else the picture will be in black and white.

Brush Master · 13-12-2006, 16:04

People, that's absolutely first-class input, thanks a lot. I guess the alternative might be to go for a player that comes with SCART; I am sure others but NAD have good players, too...

soulboy77 · 13-12-2006, 16:16

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Originally Posted by Brush Master

People, that's absolutely first-class input, thanks a lot. I guess the alternative might be to go for a player that comes with SCART; I am sure others but NAD have good players, too...

A Scart-RGB should be your prime requirement. Is there a reson you are going for the NAD? There are a lot better makes out there at decent prices.

Brush Master · 13-12-2006, 18:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by soulboy77

Is there a reson you are going for the NAD? There are a lot better makes out there at decent prices.

I like NAD, but what would you recommend?

[Edit]
Started this thread on player recommendations.
[/Edit]

Last edited by Brush Master : 13-12-2006 at 18:28.

13-12-2006, 13:34	#1
Brush Master Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: London, U.K. Posts: 1,560	DVD Player without Scart Output Hi. I'm considering the purchase of a NAD DVD player, which doesn't have a SCART output, only composite and component video (and S-Video). Telly only has SCART, and no room in the back for one of those cheap composite to Scart adapters. I noticed there are component video to SCART cables on the market. This would do thr trick for me, right? Are those cables directional (SCART input, output, both, or any?) Any issue with image quality at all?

13-12-2006, 13:48	#2
A-Friend Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,378	You could always get a composite to scart cable. I wouldn't advise spending as much as this but it was the first one I found. Don't forget that if you do get a component to scart converter/cable you will also have to take the sound seperately. Not quite sure how a component to scart works (as a component input is different to RGB on a Scart) but they exist so I presume they do work! Last edited by A-Friend : 13-12-2006 at 13:54.

13-12-2006, 13:52	#3
jackthom Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Northumberland Posts: 4,536	Quote: Originally Posted by Brush Master Hi. I'm considering the purchase of a NAD DVD player, which doesn't have a SCART output, only composite and component video (and S-Video). Telly only has SCART, and no room in the back for one of those cheap composite to Scart adapters. I noticed there are component video to SCART cables on the market. This would do thr trick for me, right? Are those cables directional (SCART input, output, both, or any?) Any issue with image quality at all? I'd be very careful because the 3 Component output connectors from the DVD player will most likely be Y , Cr, and Cb whereas as far as I'm aware these scart convertors are probably just a way of combining separate Red Green and Blue (RGB) signals into a scart connector which is what most UK TVs are equipped with. I could be wrong and there may be some proper component to scart convertors out there but just be careful.

13-12-2006, 14:01	#4
Brush Master Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: London, U.K. Posts: 1,560	Quote: Originally Posted by jackthom I'd be very careful because the 3 Component output connectors from the DVD player will most likely be Y , Cr, and Cb whereas as far as I'm aware these scart convertors are probably just a way of combining separate Red Green and Blue (RGB) signals into a scart connector which is what most UK TVs are equipped with. Thanks. Excellent point. Also thanks to A-friend for sound advise Doesn't look too good for the NAD then, what a shame.

13-12-2006, 14:12	#5
Brush Master Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: London, U.K. Posts: 1,560	I also found S-Video to SCART cables like this one (a bit pricey though). Would this carry both sound and video?

13-12-2006, 14:21	#6
g jones Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bangor North Wales Posts: 535	This one on ebay might be what you are after .http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SCART-TO-2RCA-...QQcmdZViewItem

13-12-2006, 14:57	#7
Chris Simon Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Snowdonia Posts: 2,725	Quote: Originally Posted by Brush Master Hi. I'm considering the purchase of a NAD DVD player, which doesn't have a SCART output, only composite and component video (and S-Video). Telly only has SCART, and no room in the back for one of those cheap composite to Scart adapters. I noticed there are component video to SCART cables on the market. This would do thr trick for me, right? A SCART to component cable will only work if your TV supports component on SCART, which I very much doubt. You would need a component to RGB/composite/s-video converter unit rather than just an adaptor lead with the correct plugs on the end, but these are expensive. A SCART to s-video cable will work as long as your TV supports s-video on the SCART socket. Otherwise you'll have to use a SCART to composite cable, as I'm sure your TV supports composite on SCART. Both these types of cable usually have the audio leads as well so provided your DVD player has separate audio out then the cable will amalgamate all these into the SCART socket. The s-video cable you linked above doesn't have audio so this wouldn't really work. The Ebay one is the type you should go for, also the one listed at the bottom of the page you linked to. Component video would be the best quality followed closely by RGB, but I guess both of these are out for you as the TV presumably doesn't do component and the DVD player doesn't do RGB. S-video is your next bet, followed by composite as a last resort. Composite video is bidirectional so you have to make sure the plugs at the end are "in". Some adapters have an in-out switch so you can decide. Some cables have both in and out composite plugs so all you have to do is plug the right one into your DVD player. S-video and RGB are one-way only so you have to make sure the cable you buy has the right direction, going into the SCART plug. BTW you can always plug in an adaptor at the DVD end rather than the TV end if there's no room behind the TV! Last edited by Chris Simon : 13-12-2006 at 15:00.

13-12-2006, 15:38	#8
broadz Banned User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,313	Maplins sell an S-Video to scart converter, which takes S-video for the video, and audio out (red and white cables) for the audio, and a single scart connector at the other end. As long as the DVD player has standard audio outs, it will do the job. Cost me about £8 six months ago. Make sure you can set your scart input on your TV to s-video rather than PAL/RGB, else the picture will be in black and white.

13-12-2006, 16:04	#9
Brush Master Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: London, U.K. Posts: 1,560	People, that's absolutely first-class input, thanks a lot. I guess the alternative might be to go for a player that comes with SCART; I am sure others but NAD have good players, too...

13-12-2006, 16:16	#10
soulboy77 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Herts Posts: 17,005	Quote: Originally Posted by Brush Master People, that's absolutely first-class input, thanks a lot. I guess the alternative might be to go for a player that comes with SCART; I am sure others but NAD have good players, too... A Scart-RGB should be your prime requirement. Is there a reson you are going for the NAD? There are a lot better makes out there at decent prices.

13-12-2006, 18:23	#11
Brush Master Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: London, U.K. Posts: 1,560	Quote: Originally Posted by soulboy77 Is there a reson you are going for the NAD? There are a lot better makes out there at decent prices. I like NAD, but what would you recommend? [Edit] Started this thread on player recommendations. [/Edit] Last edited by Brush Master : 13-12-2006 at 18:28.

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