Connection problem old Pioneer XV DV77 to Samsung TV

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Hello

I have an old Pioneer XV DV77 that I have always connected to my TV using an S Video to scart lead but on buying a new Samsung LE32B450 TV the picture from the DVD is black and white. On contacting Samsung they told me the scart is RGB and S Video isn't. I am not remotely technical so have no idea what thsi means and when they suggested another way of connecting the DVD system I am not sure there is another way?? Can anyone help?

 

[Messiah]

So what video output options does the DVD player provide??

 

[Clare Newsome]

Just as you have by buying your TV, sometimes you have to accept it's time for some new kit. Your Pioneer was good back in the day, but - as you're finding out - technology has moved on, and your new flatscreen is looking for a new partner.

It may be possible to hook up the Pioneer to the Samsung via different cable combinations - perhaps component video and optical or phono (i'd need to source the relevant manuals), but for the cost of the cabling required, you could buy the superb Toshiba SD-390E DVD player that connects up via the latest, HDMI connection. Great offer here - £38 including HDMI cable.

If you've got a little more cash to splash, then Sony's excellent budget Blu-ray player - the BDP-S360 - can be had for £150, and will do a great job with DVDs, too.

Moving up in money - but offering the complete surround sound experience - Panasonic's SC-BT200 is a fantastic Blu-ray/DVD system, which can be had for @£470.

I appreciate, of course, that having just bought a new TV, you might not want to splash out again, but hopefully there's some food for thought there.. or it's back to those manuals!

 

[robjcooper]

Hi,

The DV 77 just has RF (aerial) and an s-video output I believe. To be brutally honest, if you've bought an HD ready TV you'd be better off buying either a new DVD player with upscaling and HDMI output or even a cheap Blu-Ray player which will upscale DVDs. S-video pictures won't be very good compared to RGB or HDMI as it was an analogue pre-cursor to the much better quality RGB and then HDMI. The specification for the scart connector does allow for an S-video signal to be passed but it's only any good if the manufacturer has installed the circuitry on the scart input to decode it. You could find an s-video to RGB converter box but really you'll end up spending money on something which is only doing your new TV no favours when a new dvd or Blu-ray will give you a far better end result.

Hope it helps,

Rob

 

[Anonymous]

Hi,

I also the xv dv77, And i also had problems with b&w pics, At the moment i have a cheap bray for playing old dvds etc, but i do not get surround sound working on bray due to not coding properly, You should have an optical in and out on your system of which someone may help you. I also am not into all the jargon so can not help any further

Hopr this helps