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Optical/co-ax dilemma!

beavo (Mostly Harmless) posted this on Wednesday, 9th October 2002, 08:21

Help!

I`ve just bought a Toshiba 36ZP18Q TV with a built in 5.1 decoder. The tv has one optical and one coaxial input in the back.

The problem is I have a Panasonic DMR-E20 DVD-R, and a Pace Sky+ digibox, both with optical outputs only.

I have know Maplin sell an Optical to Co-ax converter for about £20 which I could use to convert one of the signals (more leads, anothe plug etc.). I have also noticed, however, that some DIY shops (B&Q, Homebase) sell a Maxview optical splitter (one feed in, two out). Is it possible to reverse this item to make a 2 into 1 adapter to feed both optical inputs into the same socket on the tv (they would never be used at the same time).

Which is the best way to do it? Any ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks

RE: Optical/co-ax dilemma!

Gerald (Competent) posted this on Wednesday, 9th October 2002, 14:23

RE: Optical/co-ax dilemma!

The original 42pcenter MD (Elite) posted this on Wednesday, 9th October 2002, 15:05

You are a true man Ger.

One day I hope to be like you.

All he best,

The 42%er.

RE: Optical/co-ax dilemma!

Gerald (Competent) posted this on Wednesday, 9th October 2002, 16:29

The wife scored 63% - AMAZING!!!

now how do I get her to pursuade her friends to stay around....and can I fit in the airing cupbard..............here`s dreaming.

RE: Optical/co-ax dilemma!

beavo (Mostly Harmless) posted this on Wednesday, 9th October 2002, 17:57

Thanks for the help Gerald.

The TV`s great I reckon. Nice clear picture and good sound (to a layman like me anyhow). I did make the mistake of reading a load of horror stories on avforums.com about various faults the tele is supposed to have. Scared the sh*t out of me seeing as I`d only just bought it, but I cant fault mine - it`s like a bloody cinema screen in my lounge (but I guess thats the idea!).

Cheers

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