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Re: Avant and Apple TV

PAJ — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 01:27:14 GMT

Can anyone confirm what the native resolution of the Avant 32 VCR is? I cannot find any references on the web except this....

http://www.ce.org/PDF/edtvmon.pdf

This states that the Avant 30" ?? is 480p.

Re: Avant and Apple TV

Alex — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 19:47:15 GMT

If you look in the Mac forum, and in the thread about Apple TV + SD TV, you'll see a converter which is better than the solution listed here and is cheaper.

Re: Avant and Apple TV

beo-ap — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 19:35:01 GMT

I think if you put these together it will work. Can't vouch for the quality of the output though.

http://www.svideo.com/proscart12.html

http://www.svideo.com/appletv2tv.html

Re: Avant and Apple TV

Peter — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 15:44:09 GMT

paddy2042:
I have since found a UK site that sells the converter. However it makes the Apple TV far too expensive for what it can do. The converter is almost 100 pound UK. I guess I will wait for something else. I already stream my music to the BC2 and Avant - I just have to look at the frontrow graphics on the computer screen instead of the TV.

I have also begun investigating audio DVD using Toast 8. 35 albums with Album artwork, Aartist info and Song Name on the screen of the Avant - almost as good as Apple TV!!!

paddy2042

Now that sounds interesting!

Re: Avant and Apple TV

PeterG — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 13:41:09 GMT

I have also investigated this and have found the same BUT, not only do you need an adapter, the Avant will not accept the sound inputs so you need an alternative output such as a surround sound system or possibly a B&O music system to plug into other wise you will not hear anything from iTunes. So brand new apple tv in box if anyone wants to buy one and has a suitable system. I was so disapointed, I was sure there would be a way around this with all the brains out there but hey, maybe an excuse to buy a new tv, if only I did not love my Avant so much.

Peter

Re: Avant and Apple TV

paddy2042 — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 05:38:39 GMT

I have since found a UK site that sells the converter. However it makes the Apple TV far too expensive for what it can do. The converter is almost 100 pound UK. I guess I will wait for something else. I already stream my music to the BC2 and Avant - I just have to look at the frontrow graphics on the computer screen instead of the TV.

I have also begun investigating audio DVD using Toast 8. 35 albums with Album artwork, Aartist info and Song Name on the screen of the Avant - almost as good as Apple TV!!!

paddy2042

Re: Avant and Apple TV

Peter — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 01:04:20 GMT

There is a previous thread on this saying you need a converter.

Avant and Apple TV

paddy2042 — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 21:45:31 GMT

Has anyone had any luck connecting the new Apple TV with an Avant via SCART? I am getting conflicting meessages from the net. Some say you need a converter and some say not. Has anyone successfully connected yet and what cable did you use? It appears that the cables sold for foxtell here in Australia are no good as the signal goes in the wrong direction! ( wrong pins wired in the SCART end)

Look forward to any advice

paddy