Sky Q

[man2]

Got an old Panasonic plasma that I don't want to replace. Sky + is now restricted on some channels. The tv is wall mounted but has three points on the front- white/yellow/red. What connectors or adapters are needed to allow the tv to connect to sky q?

[oldfella]

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@man2 wrote:

Got an old Panasonic plasma that I don't want to replace. Sky + is now restricted on some channels. The tv is wall mounted but has three points on the front- white/yellow/red. What connectors or adapters are needed to allow the tv to connect to sky q?

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Hi @man2 

Somthing  like the following

https://www.amazon.co.uk/DigitPro-HDMI-RCA-Converter-Composite-Black/dp/B0D3F2ZNMD/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?

[nigea99]

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@man2 wrote:

Got an old Panasonic plasma that I don't want to replace. Sky + is now restricted on some channels. The tv is wall mounted but has three points on the front- white/yellow/red. What connectors or adapters are needed to allow the tv to connect to sky q?

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hi @man2 

What is the actual model number -Some Plasma TVs do have HDMI inputs (the last one I had did)

If it doesn't have an HDMIinput then you would need an HDMI to analogue converter (Assuming this is for use with a main box)

[PandJ2020]

Component video will likely generate a better picture than composite (if that bothers you).

(Notwithstanding any HDMI input)

[man2]

Thanks for everyone's help. Just ordered a converter 

[Chodley]

Bear in mind the picture via composite (the yellow connector) is abysmal compared to even component (reg/green/blue) or HDMI.

I mean we are talking about 32x the amount of picture detail on UHD vs what composite can display PLUS the extra colour and brightness range of HDR .

As nice as those old Panny plasmas were...

[man2]

Hi. Ordered part as advised. Install booked for Monday. Just seen it does not come with a 5a psu. Do I need one and if so any part number would be greatly appreciated 

[MightyQuinn]

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@man2 wrote:

Hi. Ordered part as advised. Install booked for Monday. Just seen it does not come with a 5a psu. Do I need one and if so any part number would be greatly appreciated 

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Hi @man2   If the power requirements are no more than 500mA then I believe that you can use the USB port on the Sky Q box. So you probably don't need a separate power supply.

Edit: I see the latest boxes have a 1A USB port so up to 5W power available.

[man2]

That's great. Thank you for your help 

[Chodley]

You said it needs 5A above? That's a lot of power.

[man2]

I don't know. The adapter says it doesn't come with a 5a psu and was checking if it was needed as the installation is Monday 

[MightyQuinn]

Hi @man2   5V (standard for USB), not 5A. So Sky Q box will provide that. "is necessary to connect a 5V 1A power supply."

[man2]

Hi. Sorry to sound stupid but do I need a 1a power supply?

[Chodley]

Let's have a link to the adapter description

[man2]

Hi. Trouble with link but it is on the first few replies of this discussion