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Old 27-04-2012, 17:51   #1
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Using a coaxial aerial into a scart socket

My coaxial aerial plug on the back of the tv is damaged, would i be able to connect my tv aerial (for freeview) into a scart socket (via adaptor) instead ?

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My coaxial aerial plug on the back of the tv is damaged, would i be able to connect my tv aerial (for freeview) into a scart socket (via adaptor) instead ?
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Old 27-04-2012, 19:08   #2
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Re: Using a coaxial aerial into a scart socket

Simple answer is NO.. SCART has no provision for an RF input and is composite/RGB signals only

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Re: Using a coaxial aerial into a scart socket

Yes, something like this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Futuristix-D...5550430&sr=8-6

Or you could get a full-size freeview set-top box.

(Did you miss the "via adaptor" bit, Kymmy?)
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Re: Using a coaxial aerial into a scart socket

What you could do though is buy a cheap freeview box put the aerial into that and connect to tv using scart. Cheaper than buying a new tv or getting it repaired.
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Re: Using a coaxial aerial into a scart socket

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Yes, something like this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Futuristix-D...5550430&sr=8-6

Or you could get a full-size freeview set-top box.

(Did you miss the "via adaptor" bit, Kymmy?)
It's not exactly an adaptor but a reciever in it's own right.. I presumed he was looking at using the built in freeview with the antenna going throught the scart socket

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Re: Using a coaxial aerial into a scart socket

Thanks, this could be the answer ! the freeview is built into the tv so im thinking this the only way to be able to watch freeview, the other option is to get it repaired but its gonna cost too much and the warranty doesnt cover accidental damage.
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Re: Using a coaxial aerial into a scart socket

Cheap freeview boxes are around £15. Or perhaps you could try your home contents insurance as this is there for accidents.
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Re: Using a coaxial aerial into a scart socket

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Cheap freeview boxes are around £15. Or perhaps you could try your home contents insurance as this is there for accidents.
Check for any excess on your home insurance as £100 + is very common now.
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