I also have a US Avant 32, and I haven't tried this. If you invested a lot in your SCART unit, you can get another cable to output S-Video from the SCART. I recommend you go to the component inputs at the top of the back of the TV because that is the highest resolution available for the TV (480i I believe). Here is an example of one converter that may do the job: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/770115-REG/KanexPro_HDRGBRL_HDMI_to_Component_Converter.html

BH Photo is a very reputable retailer, so I expect it would work for you. Getting resolution to match is tricky, and while you are planning to use a laptop output, Bluray and DVD players that are recent use a copy protection scheme called HDCP. The listed unit says it will work for this, but I would make sure you test it right away so you can return if it if it doesn't work. 

I pair my Avant32 with a Sony Playstation 3, because it can output component, or S-Video, play Bluray discs, and can stream Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon if you are looking for media beyond the PC connection.

-Gregg

Thanks, Gregg.  I think that converter from B&H photo will work well.  Somehow I just didn't realize that the US spec Avant 32 had no SCART inputs!  anyone, please PM me if you want an SCART cable and HDMI to SCART converter for cheap!

-macjack

I just found this exact US version of the Avant 32 here in Atlanta and I'm actually having some the same issues with getting anything to work through the component inputs.

I've tried a PS3, a digital to analog converter for OTA signals as well as an SNES with SCART output going through Retrotink's SCART to Component converter and I'm having no luck.

I ordered a BNC connector and I'm hoping that works, but it seems like others have had similar issues. Is there a certain type of a component signal that is needed for it to recognize it? Does anything in the base have to be connected to the upper inputs in order for those to work? I'm just really frustrated and confused so I hope I can get some feedback here!

As you have found out the US version of the "Original" AVANT has different input connections. The reason is that whilst everyone talks about SCART  (EuroScart, EuroConnector) connections its formal name is Péritel which was a standard created in France.

Clearly in the US most people understand RCA connectors and alike, but not Scart unless they have been in Europe.

Below is a list of all the rear connections on an US version of AVANT

Razlaw wrote:

I bought a converter/adapter on Amazon and have an Apple TV 4K working with my 32 inch Avant. Beolab 50s Beolab 9s Beolab 12-3s Beolab 1s Beolab 6000s 2 pairs Beolab 4000s Beovision 7-55 Beovision 10-40 Beoplay V1 32 inch Beovision Avant 32 inch Beosound 1 (CD player) Beosound 3000 Beosound 5 Core Essence MKII Beoplay M5

I bought

Barry Santini wrote:

Hi Razlaw

Please specify which converter you bought

Barry

So you aren't using the Component inputs, you are using the composite ones with the converter correct?

The issue I'm having is with the DTV Component inputs.