TiVo : General TiVo Discussion Part 2

[danjam]

Originally Posted by clydecruiser

Technical question that hopefully someone can answer.

At the moment we have a Samsung V+ box with the HDMI connection going to a DVI input on a Philips TV. This obviously does not carry audio. To get audio we have the audio from the VCR SCART connected to the audio in on the TV.

Can anyone confirm if this is possible on the TIVO or if there is an audio out connector on the TIVO which could connect directly to the audio in on the TV

Thanks
David

I have the same problem (HDMI to DVI gets me a picture, but no sound). Could you let me know exactly how you managed to get the audio through the scart lead? I have tried this myself, but no success. If you could give me a step-by-step guide I would be incredibly grateful.

Thanks in advance
Dan

[spiderplant]

Originally Posted by danjam

I have the same problem (HDMI to DVI gets me a picture, but no sound). Could you let me know exactly how you managed to get the audio through the scart lead? I have tried this myself, but no success. If you could give me a step-by-step guide I would be incredibly grateful.

You need a cable something like this that extracts the audio signal from the SCART
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hama-Phono-...6865368&sr=8-1

But you need to make sure you get one with the right connector for your TV. Check your TV manual to see which audio input it uses with DVI. If in doubt, post the TV model number here.

ps. Welcome to the forum!

[danjam]

Originally Posted by spiderplant

You need a cable something like this that extracts the audio signal from the SCART
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hama-Phono-...6865368&sr=8-1

But you need to make sure you get one with the right connector for your TV. Check your TV manual to see which audio input it uses with DVI. If in doubt, post the TV model number here.

ps. Welcome to the forum!

Originally Posted by spiderplant

You need a cable something like this that extracts the audio signal from the SCART
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hama-Phono-...6865368&sr=8-1

But you need to make sure you get one with the right connector for your TV. Check your TV manual to see which audio input it uses with DVI. If in doubt, post the TV model number here.

ps. Welcome to the forum!

Thanks for your prompt reply. Below are a few more details.

Model: PHILIPS 32PF9986/12
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I have a cable that looks like the one you suggested (scart to red, white, yellow). I have plugged the scart into the VCR port at the back of the Samsung Virgin box and I have connected the red and white cables to the 2 matching audio inputs that sit next to my DVI socket on the back of the TV.

I then go into Virgin's setup menu, to the adjust audio and visual settings and switch to HDMI, which gives me a picture (no audio).

I have tried selecting override HDMI audio, but nothing changes (still no sound).

The cable I am using is a monster cable. I have also tried the exact same procedure with a cable that has red, white and yellow on each end of the wire, and plugging one end into my x-box scart converter - still no audio.

I am sure it is a simple matter, and that I am doing something very basic wrong, but I have spend 2 hours now and am getting a little frustrated.

I really appreciate your help.

Thanks in advance,

Dan

[absthechatter]

The audio associated with the DVI is analogue. You'll need to breakout from the scart (red and white leads) or come straight from the left & right audio connectors and connect to a 3.5mm jack connector or adaptor, that should sort your sound out. Something like this http://www.play.com/Electronics/Elec...%7Cprd:3515965

You should finf the 3.5mm jack socket nect to DVI input somewhere.

Abs

[danjam]

Originally Posted by absthechatter

The audio associated with the DVI is analogue. You'll need to breakout from the scart (red and white leads) or come straight from the left & right audio connectors and connect to a 3.5mm jack connector or adaptor, that should sort your sound out. Something like this http://www.play.com/Electronics/Elec...%7Cprd:3515965

You should finf the 3.5mm jack socket nect to DVI input somewhere.

Abs

Thanks for your suggestion, but my TV doesn't have a 3.5mm jack socketnear the DVI input. I do have a headphone socket, which a 3.5mm socket fits into, but this doesn't seem to do anything.

[spiderplant]

Originally Posted by danjam

Thanks for your prompt reply. Below are a few more details.

Model: PHILIPS 32PF9986/12
12http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/displays/71931/philips-32pf9986-12
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I have a cable that looks like the one you suggested (scart to red, white, yellow). I have plugged the scart into the VCR port at the back of the Samsung Virgin box and I have connected the red and white cables to the 2 matching audio inputs that sit next to my DVI socket on the back of the TV.

I then go into Virgin's setup menu, to the adjust audio and visual settings and switch to HDMI, which gives me a picture (no audio).

I have tried selecting override HDMI audio, but nothing changes (still no sound).

The cable I am using is a monster cable. I have also tried the exact same procedure with a cable that has red, white and yellow on each end of the wire, and plugging one end into my x-box scart converter - still no audio.

I am sure it is a simple matter, and that I am doing something very basic wrong, but I have spend 2 hours now and am getting a little frustrated.

I really appreciate your help.

Thanks in advance,

Dan

I've found the TV manual and I agree you are using the right sockets. A couple of possibilities... Firstly, maybe the cable is wired as a SCART input cable, not an output. The one I posted the link to has a switch so you can use it either way round. The other possibility is that the volume is turned down or muted on the V+ box. Could you temporarily use a SCART-SCART lead just to confirm you are getting sound out of the V+?

By the way, you posted this in a TiVo thread, but I assume you have a Samsung V+ box. Perhaps a passing mod could split it into its own thread?

[danjam]

Originally Posted by spiderplant

I've found the TV manual and I agree you are using the right sockets. A couple of possibilities... Firstly, maybe the cable is wired as a SCART input cable, not an output. The one I posted the link to has a switch so you can use it either way round. The other possibility is that the volume is turned down or muted on the V+ box. Could you temporarily use a SCART-SCART lead just to confirm you are getting sound out of the V+?

By the way, you posted this in a TiVo thread, but I assume you have a Samsung V+ box. Perhaps a passing mod could split it into its own thread?

Hi.

I have already checked the sound through the bottom scart connection on the back of the Samsung box (works fine).

The reason I posted in here is because I'm upgrading to TiVo later this month and I am led to believe that I will encounter the exact same problem with the audio connections (or lack of). I was trying to get a heads up, so I can fix the problem straight away. Unless there is another option with TiVo to DVI?

Thanks for taking the time to help me out.

[spiderplant]

You need to use the top SCART socket on the V+, not the bottom one. The bottom one is disabled when in HDMI mode.

The TiVo only has one SCART socket, which is active at all times.

[brooza]

Is the TiVo offer still running for existing customers (free install/activation, I think it was)?

[BenMcr]

Originally Posted by brooza

Is the TiVo offer still running for existing customers (free install/activation, I think it was)?

No. The free install was available in April only

[brooza]

Originally Posted by BenMcr

No. The free install was available in April only

OK thanks, I'll hold off a while then

[Ben B]

Has there been anything announced with regards to red button on ITV so you can vote on X Factor and stuff?

[clydecruiser]

Originally Posted by danjam

I have the same problem (HDMI to DVI gets me a picture, but no sound). Could you let me know exactly how you managed to get the audio through the scart lead? I have tried this myself, but no success. If you could give me a step-by-step guide I would be incredibly grateful.

Thanks in advance
Dan

My solution was much as others have said, SCART plug with output selected to the 3.5mm audio input on the TV, this was my solution on both the V+ and now on the TIVO.

I seem to remember on the V+ that I had selected a specific sound setting and I cannot remember what it was sorry. When we had the V+ moved to another room (where TV was HDMI) there was no sound until we worked out that the sound setting had to be changed.

My TV is a philips also but 26" and the jack is no where near the DVI connection, it is to the rear but at the side.

[Digital Fanatic]

Originally Posted by Ben B

Has there been anything announced with regards to red button on ITV so you can vote on X Factor and stuff?

No news yet, Ben

[BenJSmyth]

This makes for interesting reading. I wonder if TiVo has prompted them to do this...

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/367762/s...ertising-to-tv