Watching Sky and playing games console at the same time

[ScottParky]

Hi,

I currently have a problem where I'd like to be able to record stuff on Sky using my Sky+ box, but also be able to play the PlayStation at the same time, without having to remove the Sky scart lead for the PS2's scart lead to work. I bought a double scart connector but this doesn't solve the problem and I'd really like to be able to keep both plugged in at the same time, but record programmes while I'm playing the PlayStation. Any ideas how I can do this?

Thanks!

[Dreddnaught]

I don't know why the double scart adaptor isn't working, as the scart lead is used to relay the picture from the PS2 or Sky+box to your teevee, and would not interfere with each other.

The Sky+ box is recording from an outside signal, so playing your PS2 even with the Sky+ scart lead disconnected wouldn't affect your recording.


I hate to sound patronising, but are you sure you're using the adaptor properly ?

[Bob A Job]

just get a co-axial connector for your PS2, so you plug it into the ariel socket instead of the scart!

bingo!

[Dsg]

Is your scart connector "switchable" if so have you switched it to the PS2 connector (so disconnecting the Sky+ scart cable)?

If not, try putting the Sky+ box in standby mode (switching it off) - the Sky+ box will still record in standby mode.