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Ferguson Ariva T65 Mini

  • 01-10-2012 6:33pm
    #1
    snaps
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,138 ✭✭✭


    Just wondering has anybody used these, they seem a great little receiver to upgrade an old TV. Well hidden, connects straight to a scart socket. Only thing im wondering, will RTE 2 HD still display via the scart output? I notice from an Irish supplier selling a similar product (Skystar), that RTE 2 wont display via scart?


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  • #2
    Sam Russell
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 20,158 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sam Russell


    If the unit decodes MPEG4, which it appears to do, you should be fine. The signals will all will be SD on the SCART connector, and they will be upscaled to HD on the HDMI connector. RTE 2 will be HD on the HDMI but SD on the SCART.

    I doubt if they are MHEG5 capable, but you know that.


  • #3
    snaps
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,138 ✭✭✭snaps


    Cheers for that, these yokes seem handy as i want them to put onto TV's that are wall mounted. Easier than trying to put up a box on a shelf next to a TV. There are some Blue line scart receivers on the market similar to this ferguson, but after doing a search they seem to suffer a few problems like audio sync issues and power supply issues. Ferguson is a good name brand.


  • #4
    Sam Russell
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 20,158 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sam Russell


    Depends on the chipset they use - some chipsets are bad others are very good.

    Try to make sure you get a 13 amp plug on the end.


  • #5
    snaps
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,138 ✭✭✭snaps


    Sam Russell wrote: »
    Try to make sure you get a 13 amp plug on the end.

    Thats the hard bit!


  • #6
    swoofer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,678 ✭✭✭swoofer


    yes I bought the cheaper version form satkelps and it came with a WONKY power supply, ie 2 pin and had to use a shaver adaptor so 3.50 more. And I forgot that the instructions would be in POLISH.

    gbc


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