On 06/07/2010 12:54, Clyde wrote:

It depends, if the box output can be set as composite video (CBVS) then
yes. However, some Freeview boxes etc. output RGB which will not be
convertible by a VCR. I think you can get a modulator, or make one.

Though, it would be very rare if a PVR or a freeview box did not output
composite video from its SCART.

For not all SCART sockets on the back of TV sets supported RGB in, and
then CVBS compatibility would also be required for users chaining other
recording equipment such as VCRs, yeah mainly for Freeview/Sat boxes but
even using a PVR as source.

The IC number Clyde you are probably looking for is the MC1377P?

COLOR TELEVISION - RGB to PAL/NTSC ENCODER
http://www.datasheetcatalog.org/data...a/MC1377DW.pdf

Just took a trip out to the garage to check my stack of old DMAC BSB
(Broken Satellite Bits) scrap PCBs. :-)

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Adrian C