Sky+ Component Output

[el_roberto86]

Hi all, im looking for a bit of advice outputting my Sky+ to my HD tele via component cables. I have attached the component cables to and from my tele but i cannot find the setting to use the component output instead of the scart. Is this possible? if so, how? Thanks in advance

[penrhyn]

As far as I'm aware you have a choice of composite video or RGB via the scart connector, i haven't tried the S-Video connector but that's the only other choice.

[Ratcliffes]

AFAIK Component Video is only available on the Thompson Sky HD box - Can you confirm the model you are using?

Assuming it is a SkyHD box, the component output (Three Phono sockets red, blue and green) should be active simultaneously with the other outputs SCART, HDMI, S-Video) - there is no option to turn them off.

Don't forget to make sure the Component input is selected on the TV set itself. Method here will depend of make/model of set but on most you will need to cycle through the AV inputs until you come across the Component one.

If you don't have a SkyHD box, I don't think component is an option.

[el_roberto86]

I can confirm i have a Thomson Sky+ box with the Red, Green Blue component connectors on the back. I had already selected the Component AV on the TV but still no picture.

If component is not an option why would it have the connectors on the box?

Any suggestions?

[dms05]

Component Video can also be Progressive Scan. I have an HDD recorder that will do both and unless you select the correct matching pair you'll not get a picture. Is their anything like that on your box and/or TV?

[Ratcliffes]

@elroberto86
On my HD box, standard definition is output via component video at 576i (ie interlaced not progressive). Ovbiously the TV needs to be capable of accepting a component signal at this resolution.

In order to have a fighting chance of helping we will need the model number of your Sky+ box and the make and model of your TV. Most Sky boxes with the possible exception of the most recent models are listed here Sky plus model numbers

[el_roberto86]

I believe my Sky+ box is the last but one box in that list

THOMSON DSI8210 160GB (80GB) = PVR3 - [4E21nn]

My television is the Samsung LE37R87BDX/XEU LINK

Thanks for all your help

[Ratcliffes]

Well I am stumped - The maual for your TV set confirms that 576i is supported via the component video input (as is 480 i and p). Do you have any other sources which have a component output you could use as a test - Many DVD players have component for example. Try connecting via the same lead and select the component input on your TV.

The other odd thing is that I cannot find any of the many variants of the Sky+ PVR3 which have Component outputs - If there is any chance you could post a picture of the rear panel that might help. I don't have access to a Thompson PVR3. Where on the back panel can you find the three Component phono sockets? All the pictures I can find on the net of a Thompson PVR3 don't have any. I understand that the chassis of the Thompson PVR3 has some common features with the Thompson SkyHD box. I am wondering if in later models they might have included the sockets but since there is no HD output on a PVR3 they are not enabled. There should be little real world advantage in using component for Standard Def pictures over RGB Scart as long as you use a quality scart lead IMHO.

My Sky HD box has no problem outputting via component to a Sony Bravia TV and there is no way of turning the Component outputs on and off in any of the Sky menus.