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Scart Question

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  • 21-01-2005 7:57pm
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    kinkstr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,542 ✭✭✭


    Im using a Scart cable that came free with my lidl dvd player which is now over a year old, what id like to know is how much should a good Scart lead cost, and is there any specific specifications i should look for when buying a new one
    ps if my above question is answered does anyone know where i can get this product in the Wexford/Waterford area or on the Internet
    Cheers :D


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    Aquos76
    Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 9,037 Mod ✭✭✭✭Aquos76


    Not much point in spending more on a scart cable that your DVD player probably cost. You could expect to pay anything up to €50 for a cable if you wanted.

    Mind you, if you just wanted something better that you have, have a look through you Argos Catalogue


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    kinkstr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,542 ✭✭✭kinkstr


    kinkstr wrote:
    is there any specific specifications i should look for

    Ya know what i mean jelly-bean


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    Pacifico
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,115 ✭✭✭Pacifico


    kinkstr wrote:
    is there any specific specifications i should look for

    Not really, the more you spend the better it will be :)

    The Monster Video3 scart cable is about €120. Basically look out for gold plated connections and it should be Oxygen free ....


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    MrPudding
    Registered Users Posts: 9,788 ✭✭✭MrPudding


    I think pretty much anything you go for, bar the cheapest of the cheap, will be better than what came with it. I spent a bit of money of a couple of QED RGB SCARTS with no audio. They are sweet but a bit much for your gear. It probably wouldn't do you any harm to spen €20 for a bit of an upgrade.

    MrP


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    ZENER
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    I seriously doubt you will notice any difference in quality with your setup unles the lead is over 3 mts long or you're watching the picture on a large projector unit/screen where you would notice any deficiencies in the cable.

    Why are you changing it? Is it broken ?

    ZEN


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    kinkstr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,542 ✭✭✭kinkstr


    The picture Quality is not up to sctatch, and i just wanted some pointers as i dont want to go out and waste money on another crappy cable :D


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    ZENER
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    Poor picture quality could just as easily be a symptom of a cheap DVD player or TV as it could from a poor cable.

    Can you be more specific on "not up to scratch" ?
    Is the SCART, you are using, RGB or composite. What TV/display are you using etc.

    ZEN


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