IN7701

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures:

SCP-XXXX-1 and SCP-XXXX-2 are to be contained in two separate standard storage lockers at Site-19. For testing, both SCP-XXXX-1 and SCP-XXXX-2 need to be placed in a standard experimentation chamber. The space 1m in front of SCP-XXXX-2 must be clear of any other objects or personnel. All audiovisual output from SCP-XXXX-2 is to be relayed to an adjacent screening room where the footage must be captured for later review and archiving.

All experiments conducted on SCP-XXXX must be authorised and supervised by the active Head Of Research of Site-19, all footage that is to be played on SCP-XXXX-2 must be screened by at least one (1) additional Level 4 personnel before testing may be authorised. If the footage contains information that has been classified by the Foundation or if the footage has previously undergone redaction by the Foundation, Class A amnestics must be held on standby in case any highly classified information gets leaked in the process of testing.

Update ██-██-████: All footage that has previously undergone redaction by direct order of the O5 council may not be played on SCP-XXXX under any circumstances.

Description:

SCP-XXXX is comprised of two distinct objects, hereafter named SCP-XXXX-1 and SCP-XXXX-2, respectively. Both objects display different anomalous effects on their own (hereafter Secondary Anomalous Properties). The Primary Anomalous Property of SCP-XXXX will manifest only if both SCP-XXXX-1 and SCP-XXXX-2 are directly connected to one another by the use of an EIA Multiport cable. Testing has revealed, that the cable originally used to connect SCP-XXXX (see Recovery Log XXXX) does not possess any anomalous properties in itself, leading to the conclusion that any EIA Multiport cable may be used, regardless of length and make. However, a direct and unintermittent connection between both devices needs to be present for the anomalous effect to emerge.

SCP-XXXX-1 is a █████████-brand CRT TV, manufactured in 199█. The screen measures 63cm (25'') in its diagonal. SCP-XXXX-1 is identical in appearance to any other TV manufactured by █████████ except for one discrepancy: SCP-XXXX-1 is missing both the IEC power connector and the F Type connector - typical for other devices of the same model - at its back-side. The only available fitting is a female EIA Multiport connector.

Whenever a device capable of producing audiovisual input (such as a DVD player) is connected to SCP-XXXX-1 using the EIA Multiport socket, the Secondary Anomalous Property of SCP-XXXX-1 manifests: SCP-XXXX-1 will turn, despite the apparent lack of power supplied to SCP-XXXX-1. SCP-XXXX-1 will then proceed to correctly display the input.

SCP-XXXX-2 is a █████████-brand DVD player, manufactured in 199█, the same as year as SCP-XXXX-1's production. Similar to SCP-XXXX-1, SCP-XXXX-2 is missing all but one connector fitting at its back-side, the only remaining connector being a female EIA Multiport socket.

Whenever a device capable of producing audiovisual output is connected to SCP-XXXX-2, SCP-XXXX-2 will power on and open its disk tray, allowing for a medium to be put in. This effect always emerges, despite the apparent lack of power supplied to SCP-XXXX-2 and regardless of whether a medium is already present in the tray or not. SCP-XXXX-2 will play any media it is supplied with normally.

If a DVD containing video footage of any kind is played on SCP-XXXX-2 while it is connected to SCP-XXXX-1, all footage will be displayed uncut and uncensored. The process for obtaining these missing parts is unknown. It appears, that all recorded and produced raw footage is included in its entirety in SCP-XXXX's playback. This effect will always emerge, even if all digital and physical copies of the raw footage have been previously destroyed (see Testing Log XXXX-C-0X).

Addendum:

Notes on SCP-XXXX-2's Disk Tray Extension:

SCP-XXXX-2 will open its disk tray upon being connected to an output device. The disk tray will always open fully, moveable objects blocking the extension of the tray will be pushed out of the way. If an immovable object is blocking the extension of the tray, SCP-XXXX-2 will exert enough strength to push itself away, allowing for the tray to open. If SCP-XXXX-2 is lodged in between two immovable obstacles and then connected to a device as described above, the tray will exert enough force to destroy one or both obstacles, until the tray is fully open. For details, see Testing Log XXXX-B. The maximum pushing force of the tray has been estimated to be ██ MPa. The actual upper limit may be much higher, research to reveal the maximum force that can be exerted is ongoing.

Recovery Log XXXX:

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SCP-XXXX-1 and SCP-XXXX-2 were both recovered by Foundation agents on ██-██-20██ in ██████, Germany. SCP-XXXX was first discovered at a local flea market, where its vendor, Mr. ██████, advertised it as "broken and useless", offering to sell it to customers looking for repair parts for similar devices for "a small fee". After clearing up his booth and reordering his goods, Mr. ██████ discovered an old EIA Multiport cable and decided to connect SCP-XXXX-1 and SCP-XXXX-2 "to make it look nicer".

Upon connecting both devices, SCP-XXXX displayed its anomalous property, as SCP-XXXX-1 and -2 both turned on followed by the extension of SCP-XXXX-2's disk tray. Intrigued, Mr. ██████ inserted a DVD of German movie "Das Experiment" (engl.: The Experiment) into SCP-XXXX-2 and closed the tray. The movie initially appeared to play correctly, but Mr. ██████ soon noticed abnormalities in the footage, namely what he described as "too long scenes, the cuts didn't make sense, like a behind the scenes mixed with the actual movie".

The anomalous objects were brought to the attention of the Foundation during a routine visit of Agent ███████ to the flea market, where Agent ███████ discovered SCP-XXXX by chance while Mr. ██████ was "playing around with it". Following standard recovery procedure, Agent ███████ secured SCP-XXXX-1 and SCP-XXXX-2 and took Mr. ██████ into custody for later questioning as to the origins of SCP-XXXX.

Experiment Log XXXX-A:

The following experiments were conducted on SCP-XXXX-1 to establish its anomalous properties and their extents.

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EXPERIMENT XXXX-A-01a
Item(s)	A normal, customer-grade DVD player. An EIA Multiport Cable.
Procedure	DVD player connected to SCP-XXXX-1 using the EIA Multiport cable. DVD player connected to power.
Results	SCP-XXXX-1 turns on and displays the DVD player's start-up screen and main menu.
Addendum	n/A

EXPERIMENT XXXX-A-01b
Item(s)	A normal, customer-grade DVD player. An EIA Multiport cable.
Procedure	SCP-XXXX-1 placed in an isolated testing chamber alongside the DVD player. DVD player and SCP-XXXX-1 connected using the cable. DVD player not supplied with power.
Results	SCP-XXXX-1 turns on and displays a black screen, indicating it's looking for devices to display.
Addendum	It appears that SCP-XXXX-1 does not get its power from the device it's connected to. It also appears that it does not matter if the connected device is turned on or off. - Dr. ████

EXPERIMENT XXXX-A-02
Item(s)	One (1) male EIA Multiport connector with no cable.
Procedure	The male EIA Multiport connector is connected to the female EIA Multiport socket on SCP-XXXX-1.
Results	SCP-XXXX-1 remained powered off.
Addendum	So, the mere existence of a male EIA Multiport connector does not seem to trigger SCP-XXXX-1's anomalous property. - Dr. ████

EXPERIMENT XXXX-A-03
Item(s)	Device capable of producing random electric signals on the EIA Multiport's pins (hereafter Signal-Giver). An EIA Multiport cable.
Procedure	SCP-XXXX-1 connected to the Signal-Giver using the cable. Signal-Giver randomly powers the different pins of the EIA Multiport.
Results	SCP-XXXX-1 remained powered off. No reaction was visible to the random signals given by the Signal-Giver.
Addendum	It appears that SCP-XXXX-1 only displays its anomalous properties, if it is connected to a device capable of reproducing SCP-XXXX-2's functionality, i.e. reading and playing DVDs. - Dr. ████

Experiment Log XXXX-B:

The following experiments were conducted on SCP-XXXX-2 to research its anomalous properties and their extents