[vdr] Re: AW: Re: workaround for Rev 2.x cards

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Gerhard:
> > What is sent or received via this cable depends on the source-signal sent
> > and the setup of the SCART device-connector. No point in sending RGB-signal
> > via SCART-cable from DVD-Player to a S-Video-SCART-socket in the TV. Got it?

Nearly. I've got a rgb source on scart, let's say my high quality dvd player. I've got a full featured scart cable and a tv set that has a rgb-scart input. Just connect and ready? Any control lines to switch? 

Christian:
> RGB: Blanking, enables you to use RGB only at some parts of the image
>        it was originally meant to provide the possibility to super-
>        impose text. It's also used to sense RGB-input

That's interesting. How is this sensing made? 
 
> The normal video and audio signals are bi-directional and full-duplex.
> The other signals are not.

This should be: separate lines for input and output for video and audio (the upper and lower pin lines). Correct?

Juergen