Just Bought an ONKYO TX-SR606

[hank_marvin]

And I was wondering if there was any way of running a HDMI cable from my cable television box which does not have a HDMI output into the amp.
What I was looking for was a scart to HDMI cable or something.

Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

The reason I would like to do this for those who don't already know is that the ONKYO TX-SR606 will upscale any source through it's HDMI inputs. And I would like to watch my TV upscaled.

Thanks all.

[Driver_King]

There is a way to convert SCART to HDMI, however, I'm sure you're not willing to pay for it. You might as well go out and buy an HD Ti-Vo for the price.

[toothless_farmer]

You won't need any scart-to-HDMI cable, you just connect your cable TV box with Onkyo using ANY cable (component, S-Video, composite; plus an appropriate audio cable) and then connect Onkyo with the receiver using an HDMI cable. Then set up your Onkyo appropriately (there's a function called something like 'HDMI monitor', set it to 'on') - that's it.

[hank_marvin]

Originally Posted by toothless_farmer

You won't need any scart-to-HDMI cable, you just connect your cable TV box with Onkyo using ANY cable (component, S-Video, composite; plus an appropriate audio cable) and then connect Onkyo with the receiver using an HDMI cable. Then set up your Onkyo appropriately (there's a function called something like 'HDMI monitor', set it to 'on') - that's it.

And that will upscale it still?...

I only have Scart outputs on my cable box though?...

[Sling]

Well that was a bad choice
Joke

[hank_marvin]

Originally Posted by Sling

Well that was a bad choice
Joke

Yeah, It wasn't really a choice, I just got what I was given to me by my cable provider YEARS ago.

I wonder if I could buy another box and use that instead?...I don't know if changing boxes would still work with my normal package.

I would probably need a HD box to get one with a HDMI output.

[Sling]

Originally Posted by hank_marvin

Yeah, It wasn't really a choice, I just got what I was given to me by my cable provider YEARS ago. .

Its time for upgrade which is a good thing.The 606 is a nice receiver and needs your attention

Originally Posted by hank_marvin

I wonder if I could buy another box and use that instead?...I don't know if changing boxes would still work with my normal package. .

Nothing against cable but have you thought about going with Directv?
They have over 130 HD channels available and it cost less.

Originally Posted by hank_marvin

I would probably need a HD box to get one with a HDMI output.

That is correct

[MieDan4ever]

scart??? Isnt that connection mostly used in europe? I never heard of a scart connection off a cable box. Maybe youre mistaken by a DVI.

-dan

[JasonR]

Originally Posted by MieDan4ever

scart??? Isnt that connection mostly used in europe? I never heard of a scart connection off a cable box. Maybe youre mistaken by a DVI.

-dan

He is in Europe.

[hank_marvin]

Originally Posted by MieDan4ever

scart??? Isnt that connection mostly used in europe? I never heard of a scart connection off a cable box. Maybe youre mistaken by a DVI.

-dan

Nope, it's a 21 pin scart, the thing's ancient, I decided to just keep it in a cupboard and stick to Blu rays.

[MieDan4ever]

ah ok makes sense. Your info didnt say location so I assumed you live in the US. here a component scart converter. hope this helps.

http://www.tvcables.co.uk/cgi-bin/tv...RGB-SCART.html

you can use this and use the hdmi output to your tv using this onkyo receiver.

-dan

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by MieDan4ever

http://www.tvcables.co.uk/cgi-bin/tv...RGB-SCART.html

you missed the whole first page of the discussion.