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marek_max
22-06-2010, 16:59
Today I got my vbox. There was no aerial socket to use my PCTuner so engineers asked if I have a HDMI in my screen as it will work, I do not have to have a TV, PC Screen with a hdmi input will do the trick...

Are they right?
Peter_
22-06-2010, 17:14
Today I got my vbox. There was no aerial socket to use my PCTuner so engineers asked if I have a HDMI in my screen as it will work, I do not have to have a TV, PC Screen with a hdmi input will do the trick...

Are they right?
Well as you can use a LCD/Plasma TV of any size as a monitor the should not be any issue but you will still need a TV licence.;)
Kymmy
22-06-2010, 17:28
The PCTuner card should have a composite in, this can be connected to scart with the audio from the scart going to the soundcard line in
vanman
22-06-2010, 17:56
SHOWN THIS BEFORE
https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2010/06/37.jpg

http://www.amazon.co.uk/LUPO-Premium-Plated-Cable-Plasma/dp/B000SSNH9U

AND http://www.tvcables.co.uk/cgi-bin/tvcables/3.5mm-jack-phono-cable-1m.html
3.5mm Jack Plug to Phono Cable 1m Premium.
marek_max
22-06-2010, 20:07
My TV Tuner has only aerial input and s-video...

Ok, but what about the sound? At the back of Vbox can see only optical audio out :(

If i use a PC Screen with speakers, will it work when I connect it with a HDMI cable?

Or is there any other way I can connect sound to my PC...
jb66
22-06-2010, 20:11
http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ModuleNo=35910&doy=search
vanman
22-06-2010, 20:48
If i use a PC Screen with speakers, will it work when I connect it with a HDMI cable?

Or is there any other way I can connect sound to my PC...

if you have passive speakers built on screen then just plug the 3.5mm Jack Plug to Phono Cable into the socket http://www.tvcables.co.uk/cgi-bin/tvcables/3.5mm-jack-phono-cable-1m.html
done.
gazfan
22-06-2010, 20:55
My TV Tuner has only aerial input and s-video...

Ok, but what about the sound? At the back of Vbox can see only optical audio out :(

If i use a PC Screen with speakers, will it work when I connect it with a HDMI cable?

Or is there any other way I can connect sound to my PC...

A PC monitor with an HDMI input & built in speakers should work fine with an HDMI lead from a V+ box.

The sound quality will depend on how good the speakers are, off course.
marek_max
22-06-2010, 21:25
if you have passive speakers built on screen then just plug the 3.5mm Jack Plug to Phono Cable into the socket http://www.tvcables.co.uk/cgi-bin/tvcables/3.5mm-jack-phono-cable-1m.html
done.

I have only digital output in my vbox...
vanman
22-06-2010, 21:32
phone up C.S TELL THEM YOU HAVE NO HD TV and can you have a pace box please
weesteev
23-06-2010, 09:01
phone up C.S TELL THEM YOU HAVE NO HD TV and can you have a pace box please

Didnt think we did Pace boxes anymore? Thought it was all Samsung 2110c or the new Cisco HD box... or are there still some Pace boxes kicking around?

:erm:
Stuart
23-06-2010, 12:22
phone up C.S TELL THEM YOU HAVE NO HD TV and can you have a pace box please

1) VM no longer supply the pace boxes.

2) Even if they do, Customer services have no ability to specify what box the engineer gives out.
Peter_
23-06-2010, 13:03
Didnt think we did Pace boxes anymore? Thought it was all Samsung 2110c or the new Cisco HD box... or are there still some Pace boxes kicking around?

:erm:
Just the Sammy and the Cisco boxes.;)
scaseman
23-06-2010, 14:38
Just the Sammy and the Cisco boxes

So why did I get a Scientific Atlantic Box at my install last Saturday?
Stuart
23-06-2010, 14:45
Was it a V, or V+? If it's a V+ (or TV Drive), I believe that VM may still be installing reconditioned Scientific Atlanta boxes.

Also, it's worth remembering that Cisco now own Scientific Atlanta.
vanman
23-06-2010, 15:23
Didnt think we did Pace boxes anymore? Thought it was all Samsung 2110c or the new Cisco HD box... or are there still some Pace boxes kicking around?

:erm:

yer i got one had it for for about 10 years ntl

---------- Post added at 15:23 ---------- Previous post was at 15:06 ----------

1)

2) Even if they do, Customer services have no ability to specify what box the engineer gives out.
so a quick question not everybody has H.D. as the op points out so V.M OR ENGINEER dont ask.
they just take the customers money
and tuff on you
BenMcr
23-06-2010, 15:35
My TV Tuner has only aerial input and s-video...

Ok, but what about the sound? At the back of Vbox can see only optical audio out :(

If i use a PC Screen with speakers, will it work when I connect it with a HDMI cable?

Or is there any other way I can connect sound to my PC...
You could also use this - a Scart to RF converter

http://www.pulsat.com/products/Mercury-Universal-Video-RF-Modulator-(Scart-to-RF).html

Be aware though that your PC will only be able to tune to the STB channel. It won't be able to pick up BBC 1 - five seperately

---------- Post added at 15:35 ---------- Previous post was at 15:34 ----------

so a quick question not everybody has H.D. as the op points out so V.M OR ENGINEER dont ask.
they just take the customers money
and tuff on youAll Virgin's STBs (including all the HD boxes) have a SCART socket on them - which all TVs made in the last 20 years have
scaseman
23-06-2010, 15:36
It was a V+.
vanman
23-06-2010, 15:44
---------- Post added at 15:35 ---------- Previous post was at 15:34 ----------

All Virgin's STBs (including all the HD boxes) have a SCART socket on them - which all TVs made in the last 20 years have
ok cool but the op has no tv still sold him contract
BenMcr
23-06-2010, 15:47
ok cool but the op has no tv still sold him contractYes because he asked for it.
Pauls9
23-06-2010, 16:07
My TV Tuner has only aerial input and s-video...
All Virgin's STBs (including all the HD boxes) have a SCART socket on them - which all TVs made in the last 20 years have
So a Scart to S-video connector (e.g. http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=35910 ) would work?
BenMcr
23-06-2010, 16:09
That would work for video only . With the SCART to RF it would also carry audio
Pauls9
23-06-2010, 16:12
That would work for video only . With the SCART to RF it would also carry audioGotcha. Shows my limited knowledge of s-video.:rolleyes:
jb66
23-06-2010, 20:13
So why did I get a Scientific Atlantic Box at my install last Saturday?



We are talking about regular boxes, sa v+ are just as common as samsung
marek_max
24-06-2010, 12:00
Cool, I have not thought about it!
Found this on ebay even cheaper:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RF-MODULATOR-C...item2c5411da71


Will it work for 100%?

Be aware though that your PC will only be able to tune to the STB channel. It won't be able to pick up BBC 1 - five seperately

Yes I know - will have to use vbox to change channels. I am fine with that

Thank you all for your support!
jamiefrost
24-06-2010, 12:13
ok cool but the op has no tv still sold him contract

Sorry but how is this V M fault? So if I lived in a flat and buy a shed or conservatory this would be the suppliers fault?

JJ
weesteev
24-06-2010, 15:12
Sorry but how is this V M fault? So if I lived in a flat and buy a shed or conservatory this would be the suppliers fault?

JJ

I think the point is the salesman advised it can connect to his PC monitor...

Which is he has an HDMI connection and built in speakers then yes he can.

What the Op is trying to do is connect it through his TV tuner via RF by the sounds of it.

I would suggest if the OP is not desperate for TV then wait for Virgin's Online TV service at the end of the year to see if that meets his needs any better, rather than signing into a contract for a TV service that may not even work to its full potential.
marek_max
24-06-2010, 17:05
Thanks all! I really like this idea with scart ->aerial adaptor. Just want to make sure it is going to work, as it costs at least 20pounds :rolleyes:
jb66
24-06-2010, 19:12
You can get a second hand tv for £20 on gumtree
marek_max
24-06-2010, 22:47
You can get a second hand tv for £20 on gumtree

Money is not an issue. Not enough space for a second TV :dozey:
gazfan
24-06-2010, 23:57
Money is not an issue. Not enough space for a second TV :dozey:

You haven't said whether your PC monitor actually has an HDMI interface - if money is no object the get one of the fab 24" full HD monitors with HDMI that are available - even relatively cheap ones like my ASUS would do

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-VH242H-Gaming-Monitor-Black/dp/B001TH8OYW


I don't use the monitors built in speakers, so can't comment on their quality, but the picture quality is great :)
marek_max
28-06-2010, 17:23
Bought this adaptor on ebay and... it is working!

So: for everybody looking for a cheap solution: SCART -> RF DOES work

Thanks for your support, especially for BenMcr for this suggestion!