Replacing the S1 DVD

[Lex200]

I've had an S1 since first release connected to my TV which has a single HDMI input. The S1's DVD is my only DVD player.

I'd love to replace the S1 with a T3 but, for me, this will mean buying a separate disc player. I could connect the DVD player to the TV via composite but the TV is very clunky in changing source as it cycles slowly through about 7 options.

Can I connect a DVD player through the T3 to the TV? Does the T3 have video and audio inputs and, if so, how well would this work?

Thanks for any info

[peteru]

The T3 can play ISOs / DVD folders over the network. It may be possible to stick your DVD into a drive on a networked computer and use the T3 to play from it. It may also be possible to hook up an external DVD drive via the eSATA or USB ports.

[Lex200]

It looks like there are 2 SCART connectors on the back panel. Do either of those accept input?

[peteru]

It looks like there are 2 SCART connectors on the back panel. Do either of those accept input?

I've just spent a bit of time playing with that this morning. I'm not sure how it's supposed to work, but there are some entries in /proc that would suggest that the AV Switch can accept input from encoder, SCART or AUX sources. Fiddling with the various settings didn't give me what I wanted, which was getting SCART input converted to T3 HDMI output. That's not to say it's not possible.

[gra]

you could buy a BlueRay Player Approx $150 (eg: LG BP530 3D Blu-ray Disc Player with LG Smart and Wi-Fi) that will play CD DVD BD / Media play back through USB Ethernet WiFi
connect that to the HDMI on TV
connect the Beyonwiz T3 via the Component connections
best of both and a simple fix
next step get your self a New TV with 3 or more HDMI inputs

[snuke]

Or get a HDMI switch, that would be a far cheaper option than a new TV.

[prl]

Or get a HDMI switch, that would be a far cheaper option than a new TV.

The T3 works happily with my $60 5-input HDMI switch.