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Default S-Video hack for DTV converter box?

On Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:10:00 -0800, DaveC wrote:

I like the programmable feature of the DTV Pal (Dish Network) converter box.
The one drawback is that it doesn't output S-Video.

I haven't received it yet, so I can't crack it open and give component
specifics but are the video chips that are common in these boxes capable of
both composite and S-Video output? Is it likely that only a connector and a
bit of wire is all that is needed for a slightly better signal output?

Thanks,


There is a list of converters with S-video he
http://www.ezdigitaltv.com/Additiona...es_Matrix.html

John