Sub questions

"mad" wrote in message ...
On Sat, 25 Oct 2003 12:21:08 +0100, "Mike_C"
wrote:


Which model would you *personally* recommend, given a choice of what
they normally supply?


I am not in a a position to say

Why's that? Do you work for Sky or one of the Digibox manufacturers?



I could only comment on other digiboxes if I have been using them in
my home for normal viewing. I've only used those two boxes I mentioned so
I wouldn't pretend to know in any significant detail how other boxes perform
or their build quality etc.



Have just noticed that my TV only has one RGB capable SCART input
which is currently used by my DVD player, so I'll need to use a
suitable SCART switcher to select between the player and the Digibox.
That shouldn't cause any problems for the Digibox should it? (I can't
imagine it, but you never know).


No problems with using a switch box that I am aware of.
Has your DVD player got a second scart socket which supports RGB
pass through? If so feed the RGB scart from SKY into the DVD and then
onto the TV.

Mike C

On Sat, 25 Oct 2003 14:48:26 +0100, "Mike_C"
wrote:


I could only comment on other digiboxes if I have been using them in
my home for normal viewing. I've only used those two boxes I mentioned so
I wouldn't pretend to know in any significant detail how other boxes perform
or their build quality etc.

Fair enough, understandable.

No problems with using a switch box that I am aware of.

Good.

Has your DVD player got a second scart socket which supports RGB
pass through? If so feed the RGB scart from SKY into the DVD and then
onto the TV.

It has a 2nd SCART for pass through, but it doesn't support RGB.

mad wrote:
On Sat, 25 Oct 2003 14:48:26 +0100, "Mike_C"
wrote:


I could only comment on other digiboxes if I have been using them in
my home for normal viewing. I've only used those two boxes I
mentioned so I wouldn't pretend to know in any significant detail
how other boxes perform or their build quality etc.

Fair enough, understandable.

No problems with using a switch box that I am aware of.

Good.

Has your DVD player got a second scart socket which supports RGB
pass through? If so feed the RGB scart from SKY into the DVD and then
onto the TV.

It has a 2nd SCART for pass through, but it doesn't support RGB.

Are you sure about that? I've never seen a DVD player with two SCART sockets
that doesn't support RGB passthrough, even if the manual doesn't say so try
connecting the digibox when you get it, making sure the output is set to
RGB.
--
Adrian
54º 10' 59" N 0º 19' 35" W

On Sat, 25 Oct 2003 17:33:03 +0100, "Adrian" wrote:


It has a 2nd SCART for pass through, but it doesn't support RGB.

Are you sure about that? I've never seen a DVD player with two SCART sockets
that doesn't support RGB passthrough, even if the manual doesn't say so try
connecting the digibox when you get it, making sure the output is set to
RGB.

Okay, I'll give it a go. As you indicated, the manual doesn't imply
that RGB is supported on anything other than one SCART socket. The
player is a Sony 725.

On Sat, 25 Oct 2003 23:20:27 +0100, Mike Henry
wrote:


Good news for you - I have that DVD player and it does support RGB
passthrough. You're right, the manual doesn't mention the passthrough.
(It also commits the crime of only mentioning RGB in passing rather than
strongly recommending it). But the 2nd scart socket on the player does
accept RGB (in only - not out), and it passes through to the output
scart fine along with widescreen switching signals.

That's great news, thanks very much. :-))

(mad) writes:

All this seems a little too good to be true - there MUST be a catch,
surely?

I mean, £38 + £1 then downgrade to £12.50 per month for a further 11
months = £176.50

Remember that as soon as you change package, you are then subject to
any price increases on your new package (normally you are protected
from increases for the first 12 months). So if the Value Pack goes up
from £12.50 to £13.50 you will pay that straight away in January 2004.

--
Geoff Rimmer www.sillyfish.com
www.sillyfish.com - Make savings on your BT and Telewest phone calls.

(mad) writes:

If there is only one RGB SCART and one composite SCART, then I
assume the RF output will feed my VCR, allowing me to record
programmes. The RGB SCART will then plug into the back of my TV
set. Is that right?

The RGB scart connects to the TV and the composite scart connects to
the VCR. Try to avoid using the RF completely if possible.

Is it a relatively painless process, or do they give you the full
'Spanish Inquisition', asking why you're downgrading, why you
perhaps don't like the programmes on offer, etc?

Even if they do, just keep repeating "I am downgrading because it is
way too expensive".

--
Geoff Rimmer www.sillyfish.com
www.sillyfish.com - Make savings on your BT and Telewest phone calls.