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sky digibox picture on projector... awful
anyone know why?
i am viewing on an x1 ... the image is incredible when using the laptop, i can see how amazing the projector is... i am using a scarts-video convertor from the digibox, and the picture is really bad... anyway to make it better.? |
"Nick Webster" wrote in message . .. In article , says... anyone know why? i am viewing on an x1 ... the image is incredible when using the laptop, i can see how amazing the projector is... i am using a scarts-video convertor from the digibox, and the picture is really bad... anyway to make it better.? When you say 'really bad' what do you mean? Artifacts? What size is the screen? Is it 'rally bad' on all channels? colours are really faded, on pretty much all the channels... also, when you get scrolling text it is 'fuzzy' and usually unreadable. i knew digital tv was rubbish, but a projector really highlights it! My projector show up some hideous stuff on Sky (s-video), but some channels are much better/worse than others. how are you doing the s-video - is it direct out of the box, or via a scart adaptor? Regards. -- Nick Webster |
"Nick Webster" wrote in message . .. In article , says... anyone know why? i am viewing on an x1 ... the image is incredible when using the laptop, i can see how amazing the projector is... i am using a scarts-video convertor from the digibox, and the picture is really bad... anyway to make it better.? When you say 'really bad' what do you mean? Artifacts? What size is the screen? Is it 'rally bad' on all channels? colours are really faded, on pretty much all the channels... also, when you get scrolling text it is 'fuzzy' and usually unreadable. i knew digital tv was rubbish, but a projector really highlights it! My projector show up some hideous stuff on Sky (s-video), but some channels are much better/worse than others. how are you doing the s-video - is it direct out of the box, or via a scart adaptor? Regards. -- Nick Webster |
"Nick Webster" wrote in message . .. In article , says... colours are really faded, on pretty much all the channels... also, when you get scrolling text it is 'fuzzy' and usually unreadable. i knew digital tv was rubbish, but a projector really highlights it! Text can be a bit fuzzy, but I can't say I've noticed it being really hideous. how are you doing the s-video - is it direct out of the box, or via a scart adaptor? Straight from s-video out on the box to the projector (not via scart). hmmm my box doesnt have s-video out... i have to use an adaptor - could that be the problem? |
"Nick Webster" wrote in message . .. In article , says... colours are really faded, on pretty much all the channels... also, when you get scrolling text it is 'fuzzy' and usually unreadable. i knew digital tv was rubbish, but a projector really highlights it! Text can be a bit fuzzy, but I can't say I've noticed it being really hideous. how are you doing the s-video - is it direct out of the box, or via a scart adaptor? Straight from s-video out on the box to the projector (not via scart). hmmm my box doesnt have s-video out... i have to use an adaptor - could that be the problem? |
On Sun, 19 Sep 2004 23:32:25 +0100, "abc" wrote:
anyone know why? i am viewing on an x1 ... the image is incredible when using the laptop, i can see how amazing the projector is... i am using a scarts-video convertor from the digibox, and the picture is really bad... anyway to make it better.? What brand of SCART to s-video convertor are you using? -- Nigel Barker Live from the sunny Cote d'Azur |
On Sun, 19 Sep 2004 23:32:25 +0100, "abc" wrote:
anyone know why? i am viewing on an x1 ... the image is incredible when using the laptop, i can see how amazing the projector is... i am using a scarts-video convertor from the digibox, and the picture is really bad... anyway to make it better.? What brand of SCART to s-video convertor are you using? -- Nigel Barker Live from the sunny Cote d'Azur |
I also have an X1, and you're right, the setup you describe is very poor. I did a little bit of research and got an RGB to component convertor from Keane electronics APTUS1 RGB TO COMPONENT CONVERTOR; Ref : APT1 80 sterling you also need a special adaptor, component to (special) s-video, this connects to the s-video port on the X1 but it carries the full component picture quality. I got this from www.bhpphotovideo.com for about 15 dollars The difference is only amazing - especially for footie and SKY movies.. While you're at it you should also get a component to vga adaptor from bhp - get a DVD player that supports component out with progressive scan adaptor - about 15 dollars dvd player 50 sterling and up You will now be using the best inputs on the X1 - as you saw when you had the laptop connected - it is an excellent projector. All the best Aidan S abc wrote: anyone know why? i am viewing on an x1 ... the image is incredible when using the laptop, i can see how amazing the projector is... i am using a scarts-video convertor from the digibox, and the picture is really bad... anyway to make it better.? |
I also have an X1, and you're right, the setup you describe is very poor. I did a little bit of research and got an RGB to component convertor from Keane electronics APTUS1 RGB TO COMPONENT CONVERTOR; Ref : APT1 80 sterling you also need a special adaptor, component to (special) s-video, this connects to the s-video port on the X1 but it carries the full component picture quality. I got this from www.bhpphotovideo.com for about 15 dollars The difference is only amazing - especially for footie and SKY movies.. While you're at it you should also get a component to vga adaptor from bhp - get a DVD player that supports component out with progressive scan adaptor - about 15 dollars dvd player 50 sterling and up You will now be using the best inputs on the X1 - as you saw when you had the laptop connected - it is an excellent projector. All the best Aidan S abc wrote: anyone know why? i am viewing on an x1 ... the image is incredible when using the laptop, i can see how amazing the projector is... i am using a scarts-video convertor from the digibox, and the picture is really bad... anyway to make it better.? |
"Nigel Barker" wrote in message ... On Sun, 19 Sep 2004 23:32:25 +0100, "abc" wrote: anyone know why? i am viewing on an x1 ... the image is incredible when using the laptop, i can see how amazing the projector is... i am using a scarts-video convertor from the digibox, and the picture is really bad... anyway to make it better.? What brand of SCART to s-video convertor are you using? -- Nigel Barker Live from the sunny Cote d'Azur its just a generic one, cost about £5 |
"Nigel Barker" wrote in message ... On Sun, 19 Sep 2004 23:32:25 +0100, "abc" wrote: anyone know why? i am viewing on an x1 ... the image is incredible when using the laptop, i can see how amazing the projector is... i am using a scarts-video convertor from the digibox, and the picture is really bad... anyway to make it better.? What brand of SCART to s-video convertor are you using? -- Nigel Barker Live from the sunny Cote d'Azur its just a generic one, cost about £5 |
On Mon, 20 Sep 2004 23:56:37 +0100, "abc" wrote:
"Nigel Barker" wrote in message .. . On Sun, 19 Sep 2004 23:32:25 +0100, "abc" wrote: anyone know why? i am viewing on an x1 ... the image is incredible when using the laptop, i can see how amazing the projector is... i am using a scarts-video convertor from the digibox, and the picture is really bad... anyway to make it better.? What brand of SCART to s-video convertor are you using? -- Nigel Barker Live from the sunny Cote d'Azur its just a generic one, cost about £5 That's your problem. You are _not_ converting RGB to s-video. Your digibox does not deliver s-video on the SCART. You are just delivering composite to your projector. What you need is a proper RGB to s-video convertor or better still an RGB to VGA convertor. These cost 50-100 pounds. -- Nigel Barker Live from the sunny Cote d'Azur |
On Mon, 20 Sep 2004 23:56:37 +0100, "abc" wrote:
"Nigel Barker" wrote in message .. . On Sun, 19 Sep 2004 23:32:25 +0100, "abc" wrote: anyone know why? i am viewing on an x1 ... the image is incredible when using the laptop, i can see how amazing the projector is... i am using a scarts-video convertor from the digibox, and the picture is really bad... anyway to make it better.? What brand of SCART to s-video convertor are you using? -- Nigel Barker Live from the sunny Cote d'Azur its just a generic one, cost about £5 That's your problem. You are _not_ converting RGB to s-video. Your digibox does not deliver s-video on the SCART. You are just delivering composite to your projector. What you need is a proper RGB to s-video convertor or better still an RGB to VGA convertor. These cost 50-100 pounds. -- Nigel Barker Live from the sunny Cote d'Azur |
"Nigel Barker" wrote in message ... On Mon, 20 Sep 2004 23:56:37 +0100, "abc" wrote: "Nigel Barker" wrote in message . .. On Sun, 19 Sep 2004 23:32:25 +0100, "abc" wrote: anyone know why? i am viewing on an x1 ... the image is incredible when using the laptop, i can see how amazing the projector is... i am using a scarts-video convertor from the digibox, and the picture is really bad... anyway to make it better.? What brand of SCART to s-video convertor are you using? -- Nigel Barker Live from the sunny Cote d'Azur its just a generic one, cost about £5 That's your problem. You are _not_ converting RGB to s-video. Your digibox does not deliver s-video on the SCART. You are just delivering composite to your projector. What you need is a proper RGB to s-video convertor or better still an RGB to VGA convertor. These cost 50-100 pounds. would this work? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...sPageName=WDVW |
"Nigel Barker" wrote in message ... On Mon, 20 Sep 2004 23:56:37 +0100, "abc" wrote: "Nigel Barker" wrote in message . .. On Sun, 19 Sep 2004 23:32:25 +0100, "abc" wrote: anyone know why? i am viewing on an x1 ... the image is incredible when using the laptop, i can see how amazing the projector is... i am using a scarts-video convertor from the digibox, and the picture is really bad... anyway to make it better.? What brand of SCART to s-video convertor are you using? -- Nigel Barker Live from the sunny Cote d'Azur its just a generic one, cost about £5 That's your problem. You are _not_ converting RGB to s-video. Your digibox does not deliver s-video on the SCART. You are just delivering composite to your projector. What you need is a proper RGB to s-video convertor or better still an RGB to VGA convertor. These cost 50-100 pounds. would this work? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...sPageName=WDVW |
"Nick Webster" wrote in message . .. In article , says... would this work? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...sPageName=WDVW Probably, if it does what it says. However, I have no idea of the conversion quality (it doesn't 'look' that great). What I do know is that you are taking the best signal the Sky box can produce (RGB) and down-converting it (S-Video). You would be much better up-converting RGB to component. HTH. cheers nick. i suppose what i want is to improve the picture, but not spend too much - the rgb to component lead is very expensive. if i can get a noticeable improvement for about £20 that would do me! i suppose its impossible to tell if this particular box is using the 'true' s-video capability on the projector? maybe its just sending composite? |
"Nick Webster" wrote in message . .. In article , says... would this work? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...sPageName=WDVW Probably, if it does what it says. However, I have no idea of the conversion quality (it doesn't 'look' that great). What I do know is that you are taking the best signal the Sky box can produce (RGB) and down-converting it (S-Video). You would be much better up-converting RGB to component. HTH. cheers nick. i suppose what i want is to improve the picture, but not spend too much - the rgb to component lead is very expensive. if i can get a noticeable improvement for about £20 that would do me! i suppose its impossible to tell if this particular box is using the 'true' s-video capability on the projector? maybe its just sending composite? |
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