Best Pq Copying From Iq To Dvd

[spf1977]

Hello,

I currently have a scart to component cable from my IQ to my plasma and it gives a really good picture.

However, for the VCR scart, I just have the scart to composite going into the DVD recorder (Hitachi DS-163A). The PQ after copying to DVD (or even watching through the DVD recorder) is still pretty good but not at good as when the component cable is used.

The DVD recorder does have one S-video input. If I bought a scart to s-video cable would the PQ when copying be better.

I presume that if I did this, I would need to change the picture setting from YUV to S-video everytime I wanted to copy something, however, I don't think this is a huge problem.

any advice appreciated.

Thanks

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Hello,

I currently have a scart to component cable from my IQ to my plasma and it gives a really good picture.

However, for the VCR scart, I just have the scart to composite going into the DVD recorder (Hitachi DS-163A). The PQ after copying to DVD (or even watching through the DVD recorder) is still pretty good but not at good as when the component cable is used.

The DVD recorder does have one S-video input. If I bought a scart to s-video cable would the PQ when copying be better.

I presume that if I did this, I would need to change the picture setting from YUV to S-video everytime I wanted to copy something, however, I don't think this is a huge problem.

any advice appreciated.

Thanks

Peopl on here won't believe you, they say good PQ is impossible to get on Foxtel

[Doug1503559538]

Hello,

I currently have a scart to component cable from my IQ to my plasma and it gives a really good picture.

However, for the VCR scart, I just have the scart to composite going into the DVD recorder (Hitachi DS-163A). The PQ after copying to DVD (or even watching through the DVD recorder) is still pretty good but not at good as when the component cable is used.

The DVD recorder does have one S-video input. If I bought a scart to s-video cable would the PQ when copying be better.

I presume that if I did this, I would need to change the picture setting from YUV to S-video everytime I wanted to copy something, however, I don't think this is a huge problem.

any advice appreciated.

Thanks

Yep - get the SCART to S-Video, it will give a better quality DVD.

btw , the picture quality on my 50" Plasma from my IQ is really good as well.

[oldrocker]

BTW the picture quality from Foxtel is just horrible on a plasma or LCD.

However if you have poor eyesight watch your TV without your glasses and Foxtel looks ok.

That's what I do.

Of course the FTA channels are excellent. One day the pay TV outfits will take a leap into the 21st century.

[aussyspeed]

Instead of using a Scart to S-Video, use a straight S-Video to S-Video cable, as the IQ has a dedicated S-Video connector, and by using this connector you do not have to change the output setting of the IQ box.

[GaryCook]

Hello,

I currently have a scart to component cable from my IQ to my plasma and it gives a really good picture.

However, for the VCR scart, I just have the scart to composite going into the DVD recorder (Hitachi DS-163A). The PQ after copying to DVD (or even watching through the DVD recorder) is still pretty good but not at good as when the component cable is used.

The DVD recorder does have one S-video input. If I bought a scart to s-video cable would the PQ when copying be better.

I presume that if I did this, I would need to change the picture setting from YUV to S-video everytime I wanted to copy something, however, I don't think this is a huge problem.

any advice appreciated.

Thanks

I have Foxtel scart to component for the LCD panel and scart to component to the DVD recorder and then component to the LCD panel. I can’t tell the difference in PQ between the two sources.

So perhaps you have a DVD recorder problem.

cheers

[DrP]

I have Foxtel scart to component for the LCD panel and scart to component to the DVD recorder and then component to the LCD panel. I can’t tell the difference in PQ between the two sources.

A significant contributor to them looking the same would be that the Foxtel transmission is missing a lot of the high frequency picture content (blurrier) which makes analogue capture (your DVD recorder) appear to take less of a quality hit.

[bhwsyd]

I have Foxtel scart to component for the LCD panel and scart to component to the DVD recorder and then component to the LCD panel. I can’t tell the difference in PQ between the two sources.

I might be behind the times, but I seem to recall that only the TV SCART gives component output and the recorder SCART is composite. I notice a small drop in quality when recording to an external HDD or DVD, but that's OK for an occasional program.

Using the dedicated S-video output from the IQ is a good idea, but you also of course need the separate sound input.

[s3073887]

AFAIK VCR scart only outputs composite. So, the PQ of any program that you record using that output is bound to be lousy.

IMO the best PQ that you could get out of Foxtel is via component using YUV output and the 2nd best would be via S-video. Now, if your DVD recorder has Component IN then what I would do is use Scart to component cable with 2 sets of component outs (available from Jaycar $40-50), one set going to your plasma/lcd and the other set to your DVD recorder. In this way you don’t have to make any change in IQ output when you are recording.

If your DVD recorder does not have Component IN then your best option is to use S-video out from the IQ as others have suggested.

[chalkeroochy]

Try using a digital camcorder thru the VCR Scart , then firewire it to a hd , edit out ads and encode with Nero6, then put it onto DVD.

This might seem a little involved but with the digital capture the PQ comes up better than the original viewing.

[spf1977]

AFAIK VCR scart only outputs composite. So, the PQ of any program that you record using that output is bound to be lousy.

IMO the best PQ that you could get out of Foxtel is via component using YUV output and the 2nd best would be via S-video. Now, if your DVD recorder has Component IN then what I would do is use Scart to component cable with 2 sets of component outs (available from Jaycar $40-50), one set going to your plasma/lcd and the other set to your DVD recorder. In this way you don’t have to make any change in IQ output when you are recording.

If your DVD recorder does not have Component IN then your best option is to use S-video out from the IQ as others have suggested.

No DVD recorder does not have component IN. I haven't seen one with component in to be honest.

Sounds like the S-video out to the DVD recorder is the way to go. I was unsure whether the S-video out related to the TV scart or VCR scart. Presumably doing this, I would still need to change the settings from Component to s-video when I want to record something from the IQ to the DVD recorder. Would be easier if I didn't have to do that, however, its not too much of a hassle. I just run these when I go to bed, so I would just need to remember to change it before I copy and then change back after.

[nico6]

No DVD recorder does not have component IN. I haven't seen one with component in to be honest.

One of the Coles MTV models, and the latest Aldi Tevion have component in. Go figure.

Sounds like the S-video out to the DVD recorder is the way to go. I was unsure whether the S-video out related to the TV scart or VCR scart. Presumably doing this, I would still need to change the settings from Component to s-video when I want to record something from the IQ to the DVD recorder. Would be easier if I didn't have to do that, however, its not too much of a hassle. I just run these when I go to bed, so I would just need to remember to change it before I copy and then change back after.

I would agree that s-video is your best option without a component in option, but I think on the IQ s-video is only supported on the direct s-video mini-din, and not via SCART. Could be wrong...

[spf1977]

One of the Coles MTV models, and the latest Aldi Tevion have component in. Go figure.

I would agree that s-video is your best option without a component in option, but I think on the IQ s-video is only supported on the direct s-video mini-din, and not via SCART. Could be wrong...

So let me just check I have this right. My best option is to get a s-video to s-video cable to run from the box to the DVD recorder. I will still have the scart to component cable for watching foxtel normally or watching the iq. Then to copy iq recorded programs to the DVD recorder, I just change the setup from YUV to s-video?

Thanks.

[BribieG]

btw , the picture quality on my 50" Plasma from my IQ is really good as well.

Hey, Doug has resurfaced!! Wow must be some plasma to get good PQ on Foxtel!!

[DrP]

Try using a digital camcorder thru the VCR Scart , then firewire it to a hd , edit out ads and encode with Nero6, then put it onto DVD.

This might seem a little involved but with the digital capture the PQ comes up better than the original viewing.

That must be some special DV camera!

(psst, BTW, its not a 'digital' capture, its still analogue capture. The storage format is DV - 'digital video' a more intelligent type of compressor than the old frame capture standard - MJPEG)

[chalkeroochy]

That must be some special DV camera!

(psst, BTW, its not a 'digital' capture, its still analogue capture. The storage format is DV - 'digital video' a more intelligent type of compressor than the old frame capture standard - MJPEG)

No.1/ yes

No.2/ OK , the person that first called this process "digital capturing" and named it "digital video"should be flogged for all the confusion these misused words have caused.

So an MPEG file is not a DV, a DVD is not a DV, an AVI file is not a DV, although a DV can be an AVI . DV is a digital format of video, but digital video is not necessarily a DV.

[nico6]

So let me just check I have this right. My best option is to get a s-video to s-video cable to run from the box to the DVD recorder. I will still have the scart to component cable for watching foxtel normally or watching the iq. Then to copy iq recorded programs to the DVD recorder, I just change the setup from YUV to s-video?

Thanks.

Just tested this again. Do all of that except the last bit - best part is you don't have to change the setting from YUV to s-video to use the s-video mini-din on IQ