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jzpop · 04-06-2004, 11:49

Hi,

First post here, so my apologies in advance if I am in the wrong forum or posting outside the rules.

My problem seems to be that I can not get my TV to recognise the RGB output from my STB, only the RF out signal.

My kit is this -

TV - Philips 32pw9618 - 4 Scart inputs, + Component & RF
STB - Pace Di4000-N - 2 x Scart (RGB?) out, + RF out (no separate audio out)
DVD Recorder - Panasonic DMRE55EBS - 1 x Scart out, 1 x Scart in, Component out, audio in/out
VCR - Old & clunky Bush - Scart in, Scart out, RF in & out
My rooftop aerial signal is quite poor - I have not connected it to any of the above, as I am quite happy to ignore terrestial signals for now and just go with the output from the STB.

Until yesterday, I had the following setup...

STB --> DVD Rec --> old TV all via Scart. I could view DVDs, record from the STB - all was well.

I have now changed the settings on the STB to output stereo sound, RGB and 16:9 picture (no point with my previous TV). I have rebooted since making the changes.

If I connect my STB directly to my TV via 21-pin Scart, it cannot detect a signal and shows a blue screen.

Connecting the DVD to the same Scart input with the same cable, gives me a great picture when just playing back a DVD.

Connecting the STB --> DVD --> TV via Scart only gets nothing, just a blue screen.

I have only got a picture from the STB using this horrible kludge -

STB --> 'RF signal booster' --> TV (and DVD-R and VCR and bedroom TV upstairs) - all using co-ax.
This gets me an average picture, but plainly nothing like what the TV is capable of.

I would like to use the RGB out from the STB via Scart, as below -

STB --> TV
STB --> DVDR --> DVDR --> TV
VCR --> TV

I can live with RF from STB to VCR - it will only be used to play tapes to the TV (until I have archived a few tapes to DVD - then it will likely get 'recycled' to a charity shop).

I am using new 21-pin Scart leads throughout, all tested and OK by using a direct connect from DVD to TV.
I am in an ex-C&W area (Brighton), and I get the following info from the 'status' screens of my STB...
Hardware type - Di4000-N
Hardware version - P3.213
Software version - P3.3.1.PO.CR3

I'm in the frustrating position of being a very competent user of PCs, and I thought I was OK with TV/AV issues, but I am feeling like an utter noob.

If necessary, I can create a sketch of my kit and connections, if it will make things clearer.

Hope someone can help - I'll be happy to contribute with PCs/networking etc, probably under the broadband section.

P.S. Sorry about the lengthy post, but I thought it was better to include more info than less

04-06-2004, 11:49	#1
jzpop Inactive Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 11	RGB out from STB Hi, First post here, so my apologies in advance if I am in the wrong forum or posting outside the rules. My problem seems to be that I can not get my TV to recognise the RGB output from my STB, only the RF out signal. My kit is this - TV - Philips 32pw9618 - 4 Scart inputs, + Component & RF STB - Pace Di4000-N - 2 x Scart (RGB?) out, + RF out (no separate audio out) DVD Recorder - Panasonic DMRE55EBS - 1 x Scart out, 1 x Scart in, Component out, audio in/out VCR - Old & clunky Bush - Scart in, Scart out, RF in & out My rooftop aerial signal is quite poor - I have not connected it to any of the above, as I am quite happy to ignore terrestial signals for now and just go with the output from the STB. Until yesterday, I had the following setup... STB --> DVD Rec --> old TV all via Scart. I could view DVDs, record from the STB - all was well. I have now changed the settings on the STB to output stereo sound, RGB and 16:9 picture (no point with my previous TV). I have rebooted since making the changes. If I connect my STB directly to my TV via 21-pin Scart, it cannot detect a signal and shows a blue screen. Connecting the DVD to the same Scart input with the same cable, gives me a great picture when just playing back a DVD. Connecting the STB --> DVD --> TV via Scart only gets nothing, just a blue screen. I have only got a picture from the STB using this horrible kludge - STB --> 'RF signal booster' --> TV (and DVD-R and VCR and bedroom TV upstairs) - all using co-ax. This gets me an average picture, but plainly nothing like what the TV is capable of. I would like to use the RGB out from the STB via Scart, as below - STB --> TV STB --> DVDR --> DVDR --> TV VCR --> TV I can live with RF from STB to VCR - it will only be used to play tapes to the TV (until I have archived a few tapes to DVD - then it will likely get 'recycled' to a charity shop). I am using new 21-pin Scart leads throughout, all tested and OK by using a direct connect from DVD to TV. I am in an ex-C&W area (Brighton), and I get the following info from the 'status' screens of my STB... Hardware type - Di4000-N Hardware version - P3.213 Software version - P3.3.1.PO.CR3 I'm in the frustrating position of being a very competent user of PCs, and I thought I was OK with TV/AV issues, but I am feeling like an utter noob. If necessary, I can create a sketch of my kit and connections, if it will make things clearer. Hope someone can help - I'll be happy to contribute with PCs/networking etc, probably under the broadband section. P.S. Sorry about the lengthy post, but I thought it was better to include more info than less