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MovedGoalPosts · 08-08-2005, 15:11

The ability of multi scart adaptors to autoswitch effectively can depend on the transmitting device (STB, VCR, DVD, etc). Some do send a signal (Pin 8 on the scart lead I beleive), whilst others only do so intermittently. I know for example that the ntl STB I have might have to be told to switch channels a number of times before the TV detects the STB and switches to the appropriate AV channel.

If your multi scart relies on auto switching, you need to ensure that other devices connected to it (VCR, STB) are at least in standy when you want to watch the DVD, and so on.

08-08-2005, 15:11	#5
MovedGoalPosts Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 127.0.0.1 Age: 61 Posts: 15,868	Re: Help required re SCART set up for TV etc The ability of multi scart adaptors to autoswitch effectively can depend on the transmitting device (STB, VCR, DVD, etc). Some do send a signal (Pin 8 on the scart lead I beleive), whilst others only do so intermittently. I know for example that the ntl STB I have might have to be told to switch channels a number of times before the TV detects the STB and switches to the appropriate AV channel. If your multi scart relies on auto switching, you need to ensure that other devices connected to it (VCR, STB) are at least in standy when you want to watch the DVD, and so on.