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mbarde 27-04-2012 17:51

Using a coaxial aerial into a scart socket
 
My coaxial aerial plug on the back of the tv is damaged, would i be able to connect my tv aerial (for freeview) into a scart socket (via adaptor) instead ?

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mbarde (Post 35420004)
My coaxial aerial plug on the back of the tv is damaged, would i be able to connect my tv aerial (for freeview) into a scart socket (via adaptor) instead ?


Kymmy 27-04-2012 19:08

Re: Using a coaxial aerial into a scart socket
 
Simple answer is NO.. SCART has no provision for an RF input and is composite/RGB signals only

PS..welcome to the forum, I'll move your post to the correct section

spiderplant 27-04-2012 19:15

Re: Using a coaxial aerial into a scart socket
 
Yes, something like this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Futuristix-D...5550430&sr=8-6

Or you could get a full-size freeview set-top box.

(Did you miss the "via adaptor" bit, Kymmy?)

multiskilled 27-04-2012 19:18

Re: Using a coaxial aerial into a scart socket
 
What you could do though is buy a cheap freeview box put the aerial into that and connect to tv using scart. Cheaper than buying a new tv or getting it repaired.

Kymmy 27-04-2012 22:58

Re: Using a coaxial aerial into a scart socket
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35420064)
Yes, something like this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Futuristix-D...5550430&sr=8-6

Or you could get a full-size freeview set-top box.

(Did you miss the "via adaptor" bit, Kymmy?)

It's not exactly an adaptor but a reciever in it's own right.. ;) I presumed he was looking at using the built in freeview with the antenna going throught the scart socket

:p:

mbarde 28-04-2012 02:56

Re: Using a coaxial aerial into a scart socket
 
Thanks, this could be the answer ! the freeview is built into the tv so im thinking this the only way to be able to watch freeview, the other option is to get it repaired but its gonna cost too much and the warranty doesnt cover accidental damage.

Angua 28-04-2012 08:05

Re: Using a coaxial aerial into a scart socket
 
Cheap freeview boxes are around £15. Or perhaps you could try your home contents insurance as this is there for accidents.

Ken W 28-04-2012 09:45

Re: Using a coaxial aerial into a scart socket
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Angua (Post 35420163)
Cheap freeview boxes are around £15. Or perhaps you could try your home contents insurance as this is there for accidents.

Check for any excess on your home insurance as £100 + is very common now.


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