No Hdmi Input On Avtex (2 Viewers)

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My 15" Avtex is about 7 years old and I was surprised it's not got any HDMI input! It has SCART and a PC input but no HDMI.

My understanding is that SCART is strictly analogue and wont work even with an adapter.

Looks like I might be looking for a new TV...anyone overcome this?
 

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My 15" Avtex is about 7 years old and I was surprised it's not got any HDMI input! It has SCART and a PC input but no HDMI.

My understanding is that SCART is strictly analogue and wont work even with an adapter.

Looks like I might be looking for a new TV...anyone overcome this?

What are you looking to connect to the TV?
 
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You can get adapters but all they to is make the digital HDMI signal analogue so your TV can process it via the SCART socket.

It really depends on the output device and what you're trying to do. It might work or it might not, all you can do is try it and see.

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Assuming you're going to try to do wireless mirroring think you're probably screwed then if no HDMI.
 
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wireless mirroring think you're probably screwed then if no HDMI.

If you need any cable, HDMI or otherwise, how is it wireless? The clue's in the name (y)

On a Samsung TV that only works if both devices are connected to the same WiFi network. I've always found it too much of a faff and just plugged the device in with a cable, not using screen mirroring just selecting the HDMI source.
 

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If you need any cable, HDMI or otherwise, how is it wireless? The clue's in the name (y)

On a Samsung TV that only works if both devices are connected to the same WiFi network. I've always found it too much of a faff and just plugged the device in with a cable, not using screen mirroring just selecting the HDMI source.
Because you plug an HDMI dongle into the TV and the phone connect wirelessly to that.(y)
What sockets does the mobile have that enables you to connect wired to the TV?:unsure:

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This is probably the way I need to go because the screen has also become a bit dark of late! I was looking at these Finlux and was pretty impressed...especially with the price!
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How are you planning to connect your smartphone to the TV?
 
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Because you plug an HDMI dongle into the TV and the phone connect wirelessly to that.(y)
What sockets does the mobile have that enables you to connect wired to the TV?:unsure:

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How are you planning to connect your smartphone to the TV?

I have an adapter that came from Maplin. I already use it on the house TV and it works brilliantly both on WIFI and even streaming with '3' on there 'eat as much data' plan.
 

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Same here, I bought a Cello 19" but the sound was so tinny we relegated it to the kitchen in the house where it gets turned on once in a blue moon. The old Avtex is back in the van with a scart connection from the Sky box. So it's ÂŁ450 for a 24" Avtex or perhaps we'll look at the Finlux as I struggle to see the Avtex from any distance. :(
 

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I have an adapter that came from Maplin. I already use it on the house TV and it works brilliantly both on WIFI and even streaming with '3' on there 'eat as much data' plan.
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You'll need to explain as I don't recognise that cabling. Guess the "small" end plugs into the phone? What socket and what output does that give?:unsure:

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Same here, I bought a Cello 19" but the sound was so tinny we relegated it to the kitchen in the house where it gets turned on once in a blue moon. The old Avtex is back in the van with a scart connection from the Sky box. So it's ÂŁ450 for a 24" Avtex or perhaps we'll look at the Finlux as I struggle to see the Avtex from any distance. :(

I'm the same with the Avtex...for whatever reason the picture has declined and is now too dark. I have fiddled with the contrast and brightness but it wont go any brighter!
 

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Same here, I bought a Cello 19" but the sound was so tinny we relegated it to the kitchen in the house where it gets turned on once in a blue moon. The old Avtex is back in the van with a scart connection from the Sky box. So it's ÂŁ450 for a 24" Avtex or perhaps we'll look at the Finlux as I struggle to see the Avtex from any distance. :(
Slightly cheaper option albeit more space required. We plug in a pair of USB powered speakers.
 
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You'll need to explain as I don't recognise that cabling. Guess the "small" end plugs into the phone? What socket and what output does that give?:unsure:

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This is what I have for my S3. The short lead goes into the phone and the charger into the body of the adapter along with the HDMI cable from the TV. Turn it on and the TV replicates whatever is on the phone.

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You'll need to explain as I don't recognise that cabling. Guess the "small" end plugs into the phone? What socket and what output does that give?:unsure:

Small end is an Apple Lightning connector so plugs into your iPhone or iPad. It gives you a standard HDMI output. Your TV will see it in the same way is it would see anything else connected by HDMI. Does the job for me perfectly well.

The only things it won't work for are apps such as SkyGo where the content provider (Sky etc) has blocked the ability to view on remote displays but mirroring wouldn't work either in that situation.
 

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Small end is an Apple Lightning connector so plugs into your iPhone or iPad. It gives you a standard HDMI output. Your TV will see it in the same way is it would see anything else connected by HDMI. Does the job for me perfectly well.

The only things it won't work for are apps such as SkyGo where the content provider (Sky etc) has blocked the ability to view on remote displays but mirroring wouldn't work either in that situation.

But it's a Samsung smartphone the OP's got as per post #3? Does that work with that brand of mobile?:unsure:
 
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But it's a Samsung smartphone the OP's got as per post #3? Does that work with that brand of mobile?:unsure:

That one obviously won't but don't know whether Samsung have copied it produced their own version. I was just answering your post #9 about how I would connect a mobile device to a TV using a cable.

Would be no good for the OP any way as it still doesn't solve the no HDMI point on the TV problem (y)

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