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Title: SCART cable
Post by: arnoldemu on 18:20, 20 November 16
My CM14 smells of ozone when operated :(

Can anyone recommend a pre-made scart cable that works according to Bryce's most recent SCART fixes?

I have access to a Sony trinitron 14" (with s-video and scart) and a new flatscreen with scart and component.

Thanks

Title: Re: SCART cable
Post by: keropi on 09:06, 21 November 16
I don't have an answer about the cables but what are these "recent scart fixes" ? you have a link to those?
Title: Re: SCART cable
Post by: Bryce on 09:23, 21 November 16
Quote from: keropi on 09:06, 21 November 16
I don't have an answer about the cables but what are these "recent scart fixes" ? you have a link to those?

He means the "Alternative" wiring with capacitor that I suggest here: http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/TV_SCART_cable#Alternative_RGB_Wiring

Bryce.
Title: Re: SCART cable
Post by: keropi on 12:52, 21 November 16
Quote from: Bryce on 09:23, 21 November 16
He means the "Alternative" wiring with capacitor that I suggest here: http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/TV_SCART_cable#Alternative_RGB_Wiring (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/TV_SCART_cable#Alternative_RGB_Wiring)

Bryce.


I see, I suppose it's for the same issues that made me modify my plus av-out connector
Title: Re: SCART cable
Post by: Bryce on 12:54, 21 November 16
The capacitor is just a passive way of creating the input selection voltage that some TVs need, without having to have a battery in the SCART cable.

Bryce.
Title: Re: SCART cable
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 00:34, 24 November 16
Quote from: arnoldemu on 18:20, 20 November 16
My CM14 smells of ozone when operated :(



Something is arcing in there then. Any local TV repair people? Could be something simple like perished insulation.
Title: Re: SCART cable
Post by: Audronic on 04:09, 24 November 16
@arnoldemu (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=122)


Ozone ?
Probably dust on picture tube.
can you do small technical jobs ?
Unplug Power from Monitor, Wait 24 Hours , Remove back cover.
Remove dust from picture tube with a DRY cloth.
Good luck
Ray
Title: Re: SCART cable
Post by: Bryce on 08:31, 24 November 16
If it's making crackling sounds when it's turned on, then the HT cable most likely has cracks and it's arching to the chassis inside. It would be a really bad idea to try looking at this yourself.

Bryce.
Title: Re: SCART cable
Post by: arnoldemu on 09:17, 24 November 16
Quote from: Bryce on 08:31, 24 November 16
If it's making crackling sounds when it's turned on, then the HT cable most likely has cracks and it's arching to the chassis inside. It would be a really bad idea to try looking at this yourself.

Bryce.
It's not continous. It's random and once it's warmed up there are no crackles BUT there is still the ozone.

I'm not going to power it up - it was enough to make me a bit light headed.

I'll be getting a scart cable.

I don't think there are any television repair shops around here. Plenty of telephone repairs and telephone unlocking.

My experience when our tv was broken was that it was sent away to be repaired.

I live in a city too! It's changed a lot over the past few years.

Title: Re: SCART cable
Post by: ikonsgr on 00:30, 02 December 16
If you are interested,i happen to make (http://www.ebay.ie/itm/272370097026?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649) exactly this "alternative" scart cable that bryce proposed!  ;)
Title: Re: SCART cable
Post by: arnoldemu on 10:13, 02 December 16
Quote from: ikonsgr on 00:30, 02 December 16
If you are interested,i happen to make (http://www.ebay.ie/itm/272370097026?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649) exactly this "alternative" scart cable that bryce proposed!  ;)
:( too late for me, good for others to know.

I ordered the active cable from coolnovelties last night. I had a £5 paypal voucher to use too.
I found your other cables but failed to see this when I was browsing yesterday :(

EDIT: The £5 voucher was for payments in £ only, so it would not qualify for your cable.
Title: Re: SCART cable
Post by: ikonsgr on 18:51, 03 December 16
No prob my firend, and may i ask, what exactly is this "active" cable you mention?
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