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Re: Scart switching problem



Ian Oliver wrote:

> I'm considering fitting a scart switch to the input of the STB to
> select between VCR and DVD. But unless we remember to set this
> correctly the VCR won't be able to record Freeview.
>
> So what I think I want (and might have to build!) is a cable/box that
-
> 1) Always feeds the output of the STB to the VCR
> 2) Detects whether the VCR or DVD is playing and automatically selects
> between them and then sends this (and the playing signal) to the STB.
>
> Ideas?

What about putting the VCR in the bin (or another room!), the DVD in the
bedroom, and getting a DVD recorder?

;->

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Doogie


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