TV and DVD Recorder

[les1]

Hi just bought a new dvd recorder (pioneer) with an hard-drive,the problem is when watching what I have recorded I get another programme running 'underneath' the one I am watching. The guy in the shop says I need a better and more expensive scart lead!!

[Headtime]

I can't provide you with an answer, but it sounds like the guy in the shop is trying to pull a fast one, and get you to buy a uneccessary lead. We use a �2.99 Scart lead with our HD Digibox, and quality is perfect.

SCART leads aren't like RF aerial leads that can suffer from interference. I would try a different SCART lead just to be sure, but probably your DVD recorder is faulty.

Hope this helps.

[Postdog]

Sorry, I've got to totally disagree with the last answer. The salesman may be right, you might need a better lead, but it could be just a case of repositioning the scart cable.

I have, in the past, had "interference" on certain channels, either a low buzzing noise or a ghost image from a different channel, and this was only solved as a result of jiggling about at the back with the scart leads.

[Postdog]

PS, I forgot to add, I only had that problem when I had the video or cable box on, so I really think it is a sort of conflict between equipment "meeting" via touching scart cables.

[markja]

disconect your scart leads and then refit them making sure they are very firmly fitted and all the way in.this cured a pals dvd/ digibox problem.

[BillyNoMates]

There's no need to spend a fortune on SCART leads as there is rarely any difference between their performance.

However, look for one where the individual cores are individually screened - these are better at reducing crosstalk which can cause ghosting etc.