V+ Recordings to DVD/HDD via HDMI?

[Lou Loxham]

I have recently bought a HD TV which was advertised as having 2 scart sockets but when I got home it had only 1. Queried with supplier who told me that I had the wrong model, however I wished to connect a V+ box and a Toshiba DVD recorder and he assured me that I could do this via HDMI. I have now connected it using HDMI but with a scart lead between V+ and DVD. (no more HDMI sockets) When I download recordings from V+ to DVD I get sound only, no picture. Scart is new as are HDMI leads. Tried every configuration but.....Help!

[Joedm45]

AFAIK you need

HDMI lead TV to V+
Scart Lead TV to V+
Another Scart Lead V+ to DVD

Have you tried that combo?

[hedgie]

I would check the SCART lead is in square. The plug can look like it is seated but be twisted slightly, this can cause sound to fail,.
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How many HDMI ports on the TV? Does the DVD have HDMI?

Assuming TV has two HDMI and DVD has HDMI out then I would suggest.

V+ HDMI to TV
DVD HDMI to TV
SCART (VCR) to DVD SCART In.

Depending on the DVD recorder you could also have (as I do) SCART breakout lead on V+ with a composite video and stereo audio in on the DVD. The cable is smaller, more flexible and easier to route than a SCART lead. Mechanically it gives more positive connection to.

Hope this helps,

[Lou Loxham]

Soluition found! Thanks for all your replies, but the DVD/HDD was faulty! Congratulations to Toshiba, they swapped the unit out with no fuss, delivered to my door within 4 days, collected old unit. Brilliant customer services....Well Done Toshiba!

[Raistlin]

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