I have a Sony KV 32WS2 TV that has 2 scart sockets on the back. I recently bought a Sega Dreamcast and scart cable. Can anyone tell me why the dreamcast will only work in AV1 ? If I plug it into the second scart socket (AV2) and switch it on, I only get the sound from the dreamcast ie no video. I normally have my DVD player plugged into AV2 and this works fine. My SKY digibox and video are plugged into AV1 (cant remember which way round). I have even tried plugging the dreamcast into the input scart socket on the digibox, again all I get is the sound from the dreamcast, no video.
Any help would be appreciated.

I suspect that the Dreamcast uses RGB output.
On my Sony The AV1 Scart is RGB enabled whereas AV2 is S-Video enabled. Your DVD is probably outputting S-Video which is OK for AV2. Your SKY Digibox & VCR will both be using Composite Video, which is OK for either Scart. Try plugging the Dreamcast into AV1 and set up for RGB input.

Thanks for your reply David, Is there any way to change how the SCART sockets work ? I.e. can I change AV2 to be the same as AV1 ? If not how would you suggest I connect the following components together:-

Sony TV - has AV1 and AV2
Sony DVD has input scart and ouput scart
digibox (DSS)- has an input scart and output scart
AKAI VCR - also has 2 scart sockets
Dreamcast - will only work in TV AV1 (NB will not work if connect via DSS to AV1 !!!)

Thanks again for your help

Change the SCART sockets? No chance!

Given that you have 4 devices and only 2 sockets you are going to have to use a SCART switch, unless you enjoy groping around behind the TV every time!
The configuration to use will depend on whether or not your DVD player can be set for RGB output. If it can, us the switch to select between the DVD & Dreamcast on AV1 using RGB, and daisychain the Digibox and VCR into AV2 using Composite Video. If not, leave the DVD on AV2 using S-Video, and use the switch to select between the Dreamcast and DSS/VCR on AV1. You will have to select between AV1 and AV1RGB on the TV as well.
SCART switches are available from Tandy or Maplin, but make sure you get one suitable for RGB, not all are. I know Maplin do a suitable two way switch.

Thanks for your input David, sounds like the SCART switch might be the only way.

silly question time.

Were you leaving the S-video from the DVD plugged in when you plugged in the Sega to AV-2?

Hi Cooltoff, not quite sure I understand your question. When I plugged the Dreamcast into AV-2 on the Tele the DVD was completely unconnected.

You've answered the silly question, Bridgy.

Hope all is well