Re: Arachne on TV and arcademachine (please read)

[Mel Evans, Registered Arachne User]

Hi Greg,

A SCART plug and socket are fitted  (AFAIK) only to euro tv sets to
enable direct connection of video recorder and camera outputs into the
tv, but NOT at RF levels. Since the connection is direct and does not
involve conversion to/from RF (radio frequency signals) then the quality
of picture is much higher [they say!], I don't notice tooooo much
difference myself.

I am not aware as to whether or not these are fitted to US tv's, but you
would need to check with mainly Philips make, or Grundig or Sony as
these are the principal players in this game here.

I am aware there are a couple of ham radio people on the list here from
the US, they may be able to confirm or otherwise if Scart is a US
standard fitment, but all my records show it is NOT.

It is not possible to retrofit a SCART socket again as far as I know,
mainly because this involves connections within the high voltage area
of the tv, and would thus invalidate guarantee and also safety standards.

Regards

Mel

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