21-Pin Euro AV Terminal ???
 

Hi all

If an VCR has two 21-Pin Euro AV Terminals does that means it has two videos outputs ???

Thanks

Mike

Re: 21-Pin Euro AV Terminal ???
 

I think this is just another name for a SCART socket. In which case, one of them will certainly be in/out, the other may be one direction only.

Re: 21-Pin Euro AV Terminal ???
 

I need two out because I want one to go direct to a TV and the other (to the TV) via a DVDR.

Mike

Re: 21-Pin Euro AV Terminal ???
 

The VCR manual should tell you what is the status of each socket. Failing that, you might find each socket labelled on the back of the VCR if you look closely enough. If one of them is in-only, you can buy a SCART splitter at Maplins to double up the other socket. Of course if you do this you might want to consider ensuring you don't compromise picture quality by buying yourself a Macrovision Elim-----errr, Video enhancer as well. ;) :D

Re: 21-Pin Euro AV Terminal ???
 

Some VCR's have 2 so that one goes out to the TV, whiulst the other one is used to hook up a sky box or other device that passes thruogh it.

Re: 21-Pin Euro AV Terminal ???
 

This is the model I am looking at http://www.panasonic.co.uk/vcr/nvhv61eb/index.htm do people think both the AV shown in the spec are outputs ?

thanks

Mike

Re: 21-Pin Euro AV Terminal ???
 

The SCART connector (also known as Peritel) is a European 'standard' audio-video connector with 21 pins (actually 20 plus screen). I put 'standard' in quotes because there are many different implementations. For some more information scroll down the left hand frame of the following link til you find SCART:
http://www.bnoack.com/

When implemented properly inside the equipment, most configurations can be solved by simply daisy-chaining the lot. There are some useful diagrams on the Sony site:
http://www.sony.co.uk/support/connectivity.asp

If you need some special scart-widget (and have some time to browse) then you could take a look at CPC. They have a good selection of AV components at keen prices.
http://custom1.farnell.com/cpc/search.asp?keyword=scart

Nuf said. :(

Re: 21-Pin Euro AV Terminal ???
 

Many thanks for your indepth reply..............was that a yes or no to my post 6 :)

regards

Mike

Re: 21-Pin Euro AV Terminal ???
 

I've no idea. It appears, as usual, that the manufacturer's marketing department hasn't a clue what is going on - nor even, I guess, understand the problem.

Re: 21-Pin Euro AV Terminal ???
 

If it follows the same arrangement as our JVC....

AV1 is an output that goes to the TV, can also be used for input if required.
AV2 is INPUT ONLY, for recording from an external device - if the video is set to AV2, it also plays through to AV1.

That's a JVC, but it may be the way most of them work.

My guess, if you want two outputs, you need a SCART splitter / doubler 1:2 - but NOT, definitely NOT, an input switcher - if it has a switch, it's the wrong thing!

Re: 21-Pin Euro AV Terminal ???
 

Go on the site & use the "contact us" to send them an email asking Panasonic.
They should be able to answer your questions with greater accuracy.

Word your question asking if both SCART sockets have output abilities.