Connections on Panasonic Plasma

Reconfiguring · 02-09-2007, 16:38

Hi,

I am considering purchasing a new TV and like the look of the Panasonic PX70 37inch Plasma. The reviews I have read say it is great, but also state that it doesn't have an S-video in socket. My Pioneer DVD system outputs in s-video at the moment, and I connect to my panasonic CRT using a scart lead. Does anyone know if the scart sockets on the Panasonic PX70 plasma are s-video compatible?

Kojack · 02-09-2007, 19:29

Does your Pioneer system output RGB at all. You would be better off connecting through RGB scart than S-video.

Scorpio · 02-09-2007, 19:29

I have a PX70 42" and I am fairly sure that AV2 (scart) can handle RGB, Video and S-Video. I also had a Panny CRT and used AV2S scart on that on as you describe.

Rgds,
Scorp

ps it's a superb TV especially driven by Sky HD as this upscales the SD broadcasts

martytoo · 02-09-2007, 19:41

Try checking the user manual on Panasonic's website this should tell you.

Reconfiguring · 03-09-2007, 12:43

Thanks for the responses.

1. No, unfortunatley my DVD doesn't output RGB. Only composite video and S-video.

2. I tried to look at the instructions on the web, but for some reason the links didn't seem to work.

3. Will probably buy one soon. Just need to justify spending the money.

Thanks.

Kevo · 03-09-2007, 15:57

To get the most out of the Pan plasma then it may be worth upgrading your DVD player to at least one that has component (progressive) sockets or even HDMI.

You should be able to get one for under £100.

Using S-video on a Pan PX70 is like putting cheap engine oil (from Wilkinsons) in a Ferrari.

horaldo · 03-09-2007, 16:44

You can but a s-video -> scart adapter, see http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...er/5343999.htm

slackgeoff · 05-09-2007, 00:12

Just picked up my panny 37PX70B on saturday (£720 with pedestal inc 3 yr warranty from empireonline - as good as they say

) and can confirm that Scart AV2 accepts S-Video signals.

Kevo · 05-09-2007, 00:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by slackgeoff

Just picked up my panny 37PX70B on saturday (£720 with pedestal inc 3 yr warranty from empireonline - as good as they say

) and can confirm that Scart AV2 accepts S-Video signals.

You can get the 42PX70 for only £699 from Richer Sounds.
Or £769 with a 3 yr warranty...

http://www.richersounds.com/showprod...=PANA-TH42PX70

slackgeoff · 05-09-2007, 08:04

Great price - but do you need to add in the cost of the pedestal (£90ish I think)?

02-09-2007, 16:38	#1
Reconfiguring Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 32	Connections on Panasonic Plasma Hi, I am considering purchasing a new TV and like the look of the Panasonic PX70 37inch Plasma. The reviews I have read say it is great, but also state that it doesn't have an S-video in socket. My Pioneer DVD system outputs in s-video at the moment, and I connect to my panasonic CRT using a scart lead. Does anyone know if the scart sockets on the Panasonic PX70 plasma are s-video compatible?

03-09-2007, 12:43	#5
Reconfiguring Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 32	Thanks Thanks for the responses. 1. No, unfortunatley my DVD doesn't output RGB. Only composite video and S-video. 2. I tried to look at the instructions on the web, but for some reason the links didn't seem to work. 3. Will probably buy one soon. Just need to justify spending the money. Thanks.

02-09-2007, 19:29	#2
Kojack Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pomgolia Posts: 1,162	Does your Pioneer system output RGB at all. You would be better off connecting through RGB scart than S-video.

02-09-2007, 19:29	#3
Scorpio Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,048	I have a PX70 42" and I am fairly sure that AV2 (scart) can handle RGB, Video and S-Video. I also had a Panny CRT and used AV2S scart on that on as you describe. Rgds, Scorp ps it's a superb TV especially driven by Sky HD as this upscales the SD broadcasts

02-09-2007, 19:41	#4
martytoo Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bilston West Midlands Posts: 1,387	Try checking the user manual on Panasonic's website this should tell you.

03-09-2007, 15:57	#6
Kevo Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Manchester Posts: 925	To get the most out of the Pan plasma then it may be worth upgrading your DVD player to at least one that has component (progressive) sockets or even HDMI. You should be able to get one for under £100. Using S-video on a Pan PX70 is like putting cheap engine oil (from Wilkinsons) in a Ferrari.

03-09-2007, 16:44	#7
horaldo Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Leeds Posts: 34	You can but a s-video -> scart adapter, see http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...er/5343999.htm

05-09-2007, 00:12	#8
slackgeoff Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2	Just picked up my panny 37PX70B on saturday (£720 with pedestal inc 3 yr warranty from empireonline - as good as they say ) and can confirm that Scart AV2 accepts S-Video signals.

05-09-2007, 00:20	#9
Kevo Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Manchester Posts: 925	Quote: Originally Posted by slackgeoff Just picked up my panny 37PX70B on saturday (£720 with pedestal inc 3 yr warranty from empireonline - as good as they say ) and can confirm that Scart AV2 accepts S-Video signals. You can get the 42PX70 for only £699 from Richer Sounds. Or £769 with a 3 yr warranty... http://www.richersounds.com/showprod...=PANA-TH42PX70

05-09-2007, 08:04	#10
slackgeoff Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2	Great price - but do you need to add in the cost of the pedestal (£90ish I think)?

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