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SCART Simplified audiovisual connections Need a simple way to connect multimedia equipment such as VCR’s and DVD players to your computer? – SCART (from Syndicat des Constructeurs d'Appareils Radiorécepteurs et Téléviseurs) technology is the solution. The days of purchasing all audiovideo equipment from a single manufacturer to ensure compatibility are over. Now, SCART technology introduces a standardised method to enable the user to connect devices, even those from different manufacturers, together. Best of all, high quality audio and video are maintained throughout the connection.
The Qosmio AV notebook PC extends your multimedia capabilities even farther with SCARTcompatible technology
This “Ask the expert" article explains SCART and how Toshiba uses this technology to further extend the multimedia capabilities of the Qosmio G20 notebook computer. example, a computer connected to a DVD player with a
What is SCART?
SCART cable allows the computer to control the audio and
SCART is a method of standardizing video connections across all manufacturers.
video from the DVD player and maintains a sharp, clear picture.
For example, if a computer
SCART in action
and a DVD player each have a SCART connector, these devices can be connected
SCART technology is present in most audiovisual
with a single SCART cable.
equipment produced within the European market. For
You can then watch DVD’s on your computer, just as
example, a VCR or DVD player typically has 2 SCART SCART connectors join two or more devices together
sockets, one that connects to the television or computer,
though you were watching
and one that connects to a Pay TV or cable box.
them on your television.
Connecting the devices is a simple matter of inserting the
Prior to the invention of SCART, devices manufactured by
cables in the appropriate slots or sockets.
different companies could have different and incompatible
A SCART cable is available to support almost any
standards. Purchasing devices made by the same
configuration: whether connecting one SCARTenabled
manufacturer was the only way to ensure device
device to another, or to a nonenabled device, you can find
optimization and compatibility.
cables to support any multimedia setup.
Originating from France, the SCART standard uses a 21
It’s important to know that not all SCART cables are
pin connector to allow multimedia devices to
created equally – good quality SCART cables use
communicate. Each pin specifically controls a particular
miniature coaxial cables for the video signals, whereas
portion of the audio or video signal. The connector allows a
lesser quality cables use plain wires for all signals. A low
device to control both audio and composite video signals
quality cable results in a significant loss of image quality.
from another device, and viceversa. Using the earlier
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Ask the expert Users should carefully read the cable packaging before
„ connect gaming systems to play games on mobile
purchasing.
computer rather than on the television
Using SCART with the Qosmio
„ connect your Pay TV box to record and store programs for later viewing
The Toshiba Qosmio AV
„ use an LCD TV screen as a monitor
notebook PC integrates device capabilities beyond
Simply plug one
LCD TV, DVD/HDD
end of the SCART
Recorder, Digital Audio,
cable into the
and notebook PC – use the builtin Dconnector
Qosmio D SCART connection via Dconnector
connector socket,
SCART to Dconnector cable
to extend the G20’s
and the other end
capabilities:
into the video device. No configuration is required because
„ connect a VCR or DVD player to control program
the signals are built from the plug and socket connection.
recording and playback from a notebook
„ connect a camcorder to watch recorded video, then burn a copy to DVD
Summary of Features and Benefits The following chart summarises the important features and benefits of SCART technology available in the Qosmio G20. Feature
Benefit
Extended connectivity from a
Create a complete home entertainment system by extending device integration
notebook
from the Qosmio AV notebook PC – connect devices such as VCR’s, DVD players, camcorders, PAY TV or cable boxes.
Single point of control
Control all audiovideo devices from a notebook computer.
Maintain best quality audio and
Devices connected using quality SCART cables ensures best quality audio and
video
video is maintained.
Plug and play
Plugs are simple to insert into the sockets, saving time and effort. Configuration is not required.
PAL device standard
Most video devices using the PAL standard are equipped with a SCART connector. Cables are widely available at retail outlets, and a SCART connector is included when you purchase a Qosmio within Europe.
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