Re: Kat5 Anomaly

["Marc R. Fuller" <groups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hey Paul,

You know I had the exact same thought. When Keith first made me realize
that Sky+ does not output S-Video over scart, I thought I had also
better check my TV.. and you know what, even though it's brand new, it
also doesn't support S-Video over scart. So even if I did get it into
the scart, the TV would not use it at the other end.

Damn shame :\

cheers

Marc

Paul Gordon wrote:
>
> I bet with the appropriate cable you could get the best of both
> worlds...
>
> Although Sky+ boxes don't put out S-video on the SCART (presumably
> because they have a dedicated S-video connector), SCART cabling &
> connectors does have the pins for carrying S-video doesn't it?
(Keith?)
>
> Surely then you should theoretically be able to make/order a custom
> cable that can put the S-video signal back into the SCART connection
> path outside of the Sky+ box? - Thus having S-video's superior picture
> quality (compared to composite), and still retain SCART switching?
>
> Just thinking out loud here, and may be all b*ll*cks.. :-) - Keith D
> will know the correct answer for sure...
>
> Paul G.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx <mailto:ukha_d%40yahoogroups.com>
> [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx <mailto:ukha_d%40yahoogroups.com>]
On
> Behalf
> Of Marc R. Fuller
> > Sent: 09 March 2007 08:11
> > To: UKHA_D Group
> > Subject: Re: [ukha_d] Kat5 Anomaly
> >
> > Hey Keith,
> >
> > OK so I tried it on S-Video last night and it was slightly
better. The
> > blue screen anomaly vanished.
> >
> > My problem now is that I think I may stick to composite. If I use
> > S-Video I loose the ability for scart switching which at the
moment is
> > an essential SWMBO component. If it's not done with one button
press,
> > she is not interested :D
> >
> > So considering that it's a composite connection is disconnecting
pin
> 19
> > from the scart still valid ?
> >
> > Either way, it's still a way load better than my old RF system :D
So
> far
> > I am very impressed with the KAT5's. Great piece of kit.
> >
> > Many Thanks
> >
> > Marc
> >
> >
> > Keith Doxey wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Marc
> > >
> > > > Seeing the KAT5 units being discussed reminded me about
a small
> > > > annoyance I am seeing with my new KAT5 units.
> > > >
> > > > I've got a very simple setup, one transmitter and one
receiver
> using
> > > > S-Video. Output is from a Pace Sky+ box and goes via
the KAT5's to
> a
> > > > Samsung 32" LCD. The CAT5 cable is Cat5e UTP and
wired to 568-B.
> > > >
> > > > The anomaly I am seeing is when the screen is mainly
displaying
> blue.
> > > > This can be the blue you see whilst changing channels
on Sky or
> even
> > > > just a blue background on a tv show. It only ever
happens to the
> colour
> > > > blue and only really appears when the blue background
takes up
> more
> > > > that, say 40% of the screen. It only seems to happen
every other
> time.
> > > > E.g if I change channel it won't do it.. if I then
change channel
> again,
> > > > it will.. and so on and so forth.
> > > >
> > > > The anomaly appears as a dark coloured squashed up
patchwork
> pattern
> > > > against the blue background. Very hard to describe. It
does not
> appear,
> > > > or is not visible any other time.
> > > >
> > > > It's not really a big issue, but can get annoying when
watching a
> show
> > > > about blue screen techniques :D
> > > >
> > > > Any ideas ?
> > > >
> > >
> > > What connecting cables are you using.
> > >
> > > I assume s-Video to SCART at the transmitter as a SKY+ box
does not
> have
> > > S-Video out via SCART.
> > >
> > > Are you using SCART to S-video at the TV end or are you
using a
> SCART to
> > > SCART lead into an S-video enabled SCART ?
> > >
> > > If you are using a SCART to SCART lead it could be crosstalk
in the
> cable
> > > from the output of the TV's tuner. Disconnect Pin 19 (video
out) of
> the
> > > SCART lead at the TV end and it should cure the problem.
> > >
> > > If it doesnt then contact me directly and I will try to
resolve the
> > > problem.
> > >
> > > Regards
> > >
> > > Keith
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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