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Stuart · 07-08-2010, 11:22

I think the problem is that auto switching is not actually part of the HDMI spec, so there is no standard mechanism (Scart uses a signal sent down one of the pins). Manufacturers may implement their own switching mechanism, but that does not mean it will work with equipment from other manufacturers.

Connecting Scart will not work, as the v+ disables the TV scart socket when HDMI is used.

Even if it didn't, the TV would switch to the Scart input when it received the signal, as it would not know to switch to HDMI..

07-08-2010, 11:22	#2
Stuart - Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Somewhere Services: Virgin for TV and Internet, BT for phone Posts: 26,546	Re: TV Not Auto Selecting V+ Box HDMI Input I think the problem is that auto switching is not actually part of the HDMI spec, so there is no standard mechanism (Scart uses a signal sent down one of the pins). Manufacturers may implement their own switching mechanism, but that does not mean it will work with equipment from other manufacturers. Connecting Scart will not work, as the v+ disables the TV scart socket when HDMI is used. Even if it didn't, the TV would switch to the Scart input when it received the signal, as it would not know to switch to HDMI..