Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
I just feel that's missing the point.
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Retro AV Club Thread 2: Classic Gaming Done Right!
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Barrel Cannon
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I feel like it looks better in widescreen mode
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
YOOO. I got a Harmony Elite remote, and got it set up so that it controls my OSSC and all that.
Why didn't I do this sooner? Especially with the gscartsw in place, this makes switching from my Blu Ray player to the SNES or whatever suuuuper easy. Before this, I had to switch the HDMI on my TV and on my receiver and had like 12378 remotes. Feels like my old school stuff is actually integrated into the setup now.
Edit: Also, it's nice to not have to use that ghetto Chinese remote the OSSC came with.
Why didn't I do this sooner? Especially with the gscartsw in place, this makes switching from my Blu Ray player to the SNES or whatever suuuuper easy. Before this, I had to switch the HDMI on my TV and on my receiver and had like 12378 remotes. Feels like my old school stuff is actually integrated into the setup now.
Edit: Also, it's nice to not have to use that ghetto Chinese remote the OSSC came with.
bodine1231
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Are you using RGB or component?
socksfelloff
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Have you tried the remote with your omega yet ?
I know this has been asked quite a few times already but I just want a general consensus of which to get especially now that the Framemeister is available locally in our country (no shipping fees). Should I get the OSSC pr Framemeister for 240p and 480i/p gaming? Which one has better compatibility and looks better?
My friend gave me a link to an in line component to HDMI converter for OG Xbox. http://www.ogxbox.com/forums/index.php?/topic/90-external-xbox-hdmi-mod/
I told him it was just that - a converter like Wii2HDMI. Just stick to the component cable if you already have it.
I told him it was just that - a converter like Wii2HDMI. Just stick to the component cable if you already have it.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
No, I was looking for my Omega to test, but I couldn't find it.
polyh3dron
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After the belt breaks, get a FDSStick.
Already ordered one. And extra belts! I figured out how to backup my FDS games with the FDSStick so I got that cable as well.
Late response..
I much prefer 14 inch. I played on this size for many years then went on a mission to get a larger screen that could match the picture quality of 14inch but after lots of trail and error, ended up back with 14inch. Bigger is not always better!
bodine1231
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Is there any place in the US that sells PAL Gamecubes? I ordered one about 3 weeks ago from Gamesconnection.co but it looks like its in transportation limbo.
OSSC definitely looks better. I'd check the thread at videogameperfection to see if your TV is compatible with the OSSC first. If it is then the OSSC wins imo.
Whats an slg?
OSSC definitely looks better. I'd check the thread at videogameperfection to see if your TV is compatible with the OSSC first. If it is then the OSSC wins imo.
Whats an slg?
SLG = Scanline generator
SLG-in-a-box = SLG + Sync strike + scaler
http://arcadeforge.net/SLG-in-a-Box/SLG-in-a-Box::71.html
In the next OT we'll have to make this question a more prominent highlight in the OP. It gets asked like every other page.
The FM still has better compatibility, but the OSSC isn't as bad as it was before it seems. OSSC looks better for 240p and is lag free with both 240 and 480i. The FM has more scaling and zooming options, and better quality handling of 480i at the cost of small lag.
RadarScope1
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Maybe a mod can get this into the OP soon.
RadarScope1
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If the disk drive works fine, would you be willing to tell us where you got it? I've noticed a seemingly new seller on eBay who is selling refurbished drives for a decent price. He's in Canada, so that helps the price if you're in the US. I have a drive but it's a bit off. Can't get my FDSStick to work yet, either.
Crap, sorry for the DP.
RGB from my SNES. I ended up playing with the sub bright value in the service menu as it was producing slightly better results than the front adjustment. I got it to where I'm happy enough with it, although there's some slight loss of detail at said brightness level. I used the background in an MMX stage to judge detail loss, and then fired up SMW and hit a hint box since they are solid black with white text. From there I lowered the brightness ever do slightly until the black field showed no scanlines. Scanlines were only visible on the white text.
Without some real world reference though I may be spinning my wheels over a picture that's not actually that bad.
Now, this is a medical monitor, so I dunno if that has anything to do with it. Maybe the MD PVMs were built with slightly different internals to different specs or something, and the picture isn't exactly the same as an equivalent broadcast monitor. Dunno.
bodine1231
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You could always crack it open and adjust the screen pot. Just make sure to set everything to stock.
Relatively safe adjustment to make? You're talking to a total noob when it comes to this, and all I've heard is that you don't wanna be poking around inside a CRT if you don't know what you're doing.
Thanks for your help btw. I ran across this thread and my set originally looked like the one on the left. It currently looks more like the one on the right, but adjusting this screen pot sounds like it's something I'd want to try out in addition to everything else.
Laevateinn
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Anyone have an XPC-4? I'm thinking about getting one so I can play X68000 games on something larger than a 13-inch monitor.
bodine1231
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Not dangerous at all. The only thing that will electrocute you is the anode cap on top of the tube,PVM's are very easy to work on. There should be two knobs on the flyback,Focus and Screen,the first controls the sharpness and the second the brightness/gamma. If you want to be extra safe just use a plastic screwdriver,I just use my hands. You can leave it running while you do it. Just make sure to set everything stock. Just make sure to make tiny turns to the pot and not spin it all the way one way.
Shin Johnpv
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It depends on your tv, and setup. While compatibility has improved with the OSSC it's not universal the way it is with the framemeister yet. You have pros and cons to both and it really depends on what systems you have and how you're going to be hooking them up. The OSSC has no lag, but it also won't take any inputs other than component or RGB. The FM can take composite, S-Video, Component, RGB, and even HDMI, but it's handling of colors isn't as nice as the OSSC.
I would do like others have said and check the compatibility first for your tv and the consoles you most want to play with it.
Sounds good. When I'm able to get to it I'll set the sub bright and contrast back to the default values, with the front knobs to halfway, and then see what the screen adjustment does. Appreciate it.
If you someone could find a picture of exactly what to touch and avoid I'd appreciate it. I don't want to open a PVM without knowing exactly what's what.
socksfelloff
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The ossc accepts vga(rgbHV) as well.
It's a tough call. The framiester works on any display but fine tuning the profiles can be confusing.
The ossc can require some fiddling to get it to work (if at all) but if your display supports it there's no confusing post setup.
Bob from RetroRGB started his IGG campaign for the wiki he wants to start.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/video-game-hardware-preservation-wiki-more#/
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/video-game-hardware-preservation-wiki-more#/
bodine1231
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I finally got my PAL Gamecube in and I'm noticing alot of noise on the screen. Is there anything I can do to fix this inside the console? I really don't want to have to return something overseas. I got the new PAL Scart cable from retroconsoleaccesories on eBay thats shielded.
I finally got my PAL Gamecube in and I'm noticing alot of noise on the screen. Is there anything I can do to fix this inside the console? I really don't want to have to return something overseas. I got the new PAL Scart cable from retroconsoleaccesories on eBay thats shielded.
That could be due to a poor power supply. Are you using a first party AC adapter?
bodine1231
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Fuck me,no it's third party. I thought that's what it could be but wasn't positive. Btw I'll do a video for you guys showing how to make adjustments inside a pvm and what not to touch. I need to adjust the focus on my M2U so might as well.
Thanks! I'd really appreciate that. My 20M2U is a bit soft/unfocused in the center compared to the edges.
bodine1231
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That's exactly what's wrong with mine so hopefully it'll help.
For a North American GCN, I'd just buy it from Nintendo's website.
https://store.nintendo.com/ng3/us/p...alse&productId=prod10278&categoryId=cat870406
You can't beat $10 for a first party cable on a long-dead system. EU website likely has one too.
bodine1231
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Ok boys,here's the video for adjusting the pots inside your PVM. Hope you find it helpful.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-i0sdTkT5GM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-i0sdTkT5GM
cyborgnumberblue
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Cool! I have that same monitor and it has a similar issue, actually, so I will definitely be trying this out. Thanks for the contribution!
Fantastic video! Thanks so much for this.
cyborgnumberblue
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Ah, in addition to the fact there is a wire terminating to the actual case of my PVM, the focus dial is essentially inaccessible, being positioned mere inches behind the input output board, snug next to the anode termination.
I'd have to adjust it, hook it up again, compare it, then open it back up and adjust it again. I'm just going to not mess with it, it isn't nearly that bad that I'd be willing to be that particular with the process.
I'd have to adjust it, hook it up again, compare it, then open it back up and adjust it again. I'm just going to not mess with it, it isn't nearly that bad that I'd be willing to be that particular with the process.
New steel cart for CRT goodness. Just put it together tonight.
Not sure what I'm going to do about my 20m2u on the right though. My 14m2u is going to rest on top and double up as a tate monitor (if I ever get into shmups). Otherwise, it's just there because why the hell not?
And of course, the crown jewel, Mr. PVM 20l5 sits in the center at perfect eye level. :*)
Putting the 20m2u on the bottom would just be silly wouldn't it?
davidwhangchoi
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i can't wait to check it out!!!
New steel cart for CRT goodness. Just put it together tonight.
Not sure what I'm going to do about my 20m2u on the right though. My 14m2u is going to rest on top and double up as a tate monitor (if I ever get into shmups). Otherwise, it's just there because why the hell not?
And of course, the crown jewel, Mr. PVM 20l5 sits in the center at perfect eye level. :*)
Putting the 20m2u on the bottom would just be silly wouldn't it?
Oh noooooooooooooooooo!
Whats wrong with my SNES Jr's audio :C I just put in retrofixes RGB board, and was playing DKC happily until I heard some weird shit in the music. High pitched parts get really fucked up?? I totally didnt notice before the mod cause Super Mario World sounded fine when I got the system. I slammed in LTTP to rule out the cart but it did it was even worse! Help. :C
https://youtu.be/Em98GoLLHeI
Whats wrong with my SNES Jr's audio :C I just put in retrofixes RGB board, and was playing DKC happily until I heard some weird shit in the music. High pitched parts get really fucked up?? I totally didnt notice before the mod cause Super Mario World sounded fine when I got the system. I slammed in LTTP to rule out the cart but it did it was even worse! Help. :C
https://youtu.be/Em98GoLLHeI
sixteen-bit
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Peltz the cart reminds me of elementary school
Barrel Cannon
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Thank you so much! I feel a lot more comfortable now knowing I have a mini-guide. I'd hate to fry myself XD
It bothers me you did all that while on carpet.
That's intentional. Extra nostalgia.
In that case you need the strap going over the top of the PVM so it can't fall off.
I'm working on it lol.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Then get a VCR and watch Destinos to learn Spanish. That show really shit the bed after the first 5 or so episodes. The absolute lowlight of Spanish class.
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