Sony W1 + VTX-D800U Digital Freeview

[gavin_rayner]

Got a W1 recently and want to hook up the above Sony Digital box but I'm having some trouble. Used a Scart-SVHS cable, recieved a million channels with good strength/quality but they're all black and white!!! Proper Bo! Can anyone help me out?

Gav

[kee-lo_]

Gav

Make sure you have either PAL or NTSC depending on where the TV stations are based.

[gavin_rayner]

thanks for the reply. can you explain in more detail?

[kee-lo_]

Well check the software you're using to watch them.
As I don't know much about what you're using, all I know is that you need to have it in either PAL or NTSC.

[gavin_rayner]

I'm using Gigapocket, what are the alternatives?

[kee-lo_]

I'm sure in the Gigapocket settings there's a setting for NTSC and PAL.

[notmuffy]

You need PAL(1) UK. If you can see your programs, you probably already have that programmed.

You said you are using the scart conversion cord? Does your freeview box have a "normal" cable out connection (looks just like the cable in)? if so, use that instead, there will be less connections and less places for data loss. Here is a photo of the back of my NTL box, for clarification.

[gavin_rayner]

thanks for everyone's help. in the end i swapped the scart-svhs for a scart-video cable and the problem is solved.

gav

[kee-lo_]

Great