On Mon, 07 Jan 1980 17:26:02 +0000, Mel Evans, Registered Arachne User wrote:
> 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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