New TV has no scarth connection for UPC

Donkeygonads

Hi,
I just bought a new Samsung 48" 4k tv which has no scarth connection , so in setting it up i see a scarth lead runs from the UPC box into the back of the old TV .... How do i connect the UPC box to the new tv ?? Thanks in advance.

Cb9

Use a HDMI cable.

the_syco

If your UPC box is indeed ancient, and only has a scart connection, the TV post likely will have the yellow/red&white phono connections. If so, you can use a "scart to phono out adapter", and connect the phono leads to the TV. But the quality will be poop.

So if your box doesn't have HDMI, so yourself a favour, and get a box with a HDMI connection.

akaSol

Your TV is capable of a max pixel resolution of 3840 × 2160 and you want to put a scart ( max resolution of 576i) into it? That would be akin to wiring a vhs player in to it!

the_syco wrote: »

is 100% correct in saying get a hdmi (HD) box

I would say it's your only opinion!

Donkeygonads

So, it turns out I cant get an updated box with HDMI as we only have standard broadband ....not the superfast fibre broadband !!! I live in a rural area of north kildare. Sooo, it seems my only option is get a Scart to HDMI converter !!! ....or else return the telly ...... Shops should advise customers they need high speed broadband before they commit to 4K tv's .....!!! Rant over ..

coylemj

Donkeygonads wrote: »

Shops should advise customers they need high speed broadband before they commit to 4K tv's .....!!! Rant over ..

People should do the research before buying high end TVs.

You bought a 4K TV to connect to a cable TV box with a SCART socket and you have no way of getting a 4K feed cause your broadband is too slow. And it's someone else's fault. :rolleyes: Rant over.

blade1

You're Tv should have came with an adaptor.
My Samsung did anyway.

Donkeygonads

coylemj wrote: »

People should do the research before buying high end TVs.

You bought a 4K TV to connect to a cable TV box with a SCART socket and you have no way of getting a 4K feed cause your broadband is too slow. And it's someone else's fault. :rolleyes: Rant over.

Resolution this, HDMI that, scart leads ..fibre broadband etc, etc ... Its all very well if you're a techie anorak who understands this jargon ... All i want is a nice tv with a sharp picture !!!

Guy:Incognito

Donkeygonads wrote: »

Resolution this, HDMI that, scart leads ..fibre broadband etc, etc ... Its all very well if you're a techie anorak who understands this jargon ... All i want is a nice tv with a sharp picture !!!

Change to sky.

Avns1s

Well, I'm afraid your out of luck getting a sharp picture on a 48" tv with or without a scart connection, from your UPC box that only does scart.

enfant terrible

You must be on MMDS which is been shut down early next year.

Switch to Sky HD, should get a good deal as a new customer.

Donkeygonads

This is the reponse i got back from Virgin media.

Hi there,

We wouldn't be able to provide a HDMI box in this case as your area is not HD capable on our service, this would also rule out broadband services.

We don't have a release date for HD or broadband to the area but if that changes we'll let you know.

Thanks,

Donkeygonads

blade1 wrote: »

You're Tv should have came with an adaptor.
My Samsung did anyway.

What kind of adapter did you get .." Scart to phono out adapter" ... Or Scart to HDMI converter ?

blade1

Donkeygonads wrote: »

What kind of adapter did you get .." Scart to phono out adapter" ... Or Scart to HDMI converter ?

Scart to hdmi.
There's about 3 inches of cable between the 2 ends.
You sure it's not in the box?

theteal

Donkeygonads wrote: »

This is the reponse i got back from Virgin media.

Hi there,

We wouldn't be able to provide a HDMI box in this case as your area is not HD capable on our service, this would also rule out broadband services.

We don't have a release date for HD or broadband to the area but if that changes we'll let you know.

Thanks,

I'd assume with that box that you're well out of contract with them. Just tell them you want to cancel, I'd wager they'll offer you some incentives to stay a customer - I'd push for a new HDMI enabled box as one of them. If not, go to sky.

blade1

blade1 wrote: »

Scart to hdmi.
There's about 3 inches of cable between the 2 ends.
You sure it's not in the box?

Like this

enfant terrible

theteal wrote: »

I'd assume with that box that you're well out of contract with them. Just tell them you want to cancel, I'd wager they'll offer you some incentives to stay a customer - I'd push for a new HDMI enabled box as one of them. If not, go to sky.

Don't think you can get HDMI boxes on MMDS.

Donkeygonads

I called to Maplin Electronics in blanch this morning to get a 'Scart to HDMI converter" priced at €60 , but they were out of stock , so the shop assistant said another option is "Scart to Phono out adapter" which i bought ..... So i got home, connected it up , looking forward to watching any TV on the new telly ...and an error code 114 shows on the screen ...." Make sure the UPC card is facing upwards in the box" ......which it is ..... GGGGGgggggrrrr !!!!!

NIMAN

If you are putting a SCART signal into a 4k TV, gotta warn you now, be prepared to be disappointed with the picture you're going to get.

The Ritz

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beauf

Donkeygonads wrote: »

This is the reponse i got back from Virgin media.

Hi there,

We wouldn't be able to provide a HDMI box in this case as your area is not HD capable on our service, this would also rule out broadband services.

We don't have a release date for HD or broadband to the area but if that changes we'll let you know.

Thanks,

Switch to sky then or use Saorview.

The Ritz

sugarman wrote: »

It was aimed at UPC/Virgin media, not the poster. Having had the same issue as the OP recently I'm tired of them lieing to their customers.

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Kintarō Hattori

Donkeygonads wrote: »

Resolution this, HDMI that, scart leads ..fibre broadband etc, etc ... Its all very well if you're a techie anorak who understands this jargon ... All i want is a nice tv with a sharp picture !!!

Isn't it up to you to know what service you can receive in your area and buy an appropriate television. A content provider can't know what television you have so it is up to the customer to do a little of the work.
Traditionally unless you are living in a large urban area your television/internet options have been limited so it's not always wise to go out and buy the biggest piece of kit just because you can, you need to know what service you get in your given area.

I recently upgraded from a 11 year old HD Ready television to a new full HD set. 4K never really came into the picture as most of UPC stuff is broadcast in standard definition so I can imagine it'll be a long time before we start seeing regular 4K content.

coylemj

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

.... I can imagine it'll be a long time before we start seeing regular 4K content.

+1 It will most likely arrive first via Netflix or some other IPTV service, provided you have the bandwidth to receive it. Terrestrial and UPC will be a long wait.