NOLA_Gaffer
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Assuming you need two anyway..and god knows what shipping would end up being.
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Upscalers, CRTs, PVMs & RGB: Retro gaming done right!
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Assuming you need two anyway..and god knows what shipping would end up being.
You sell one and get your money back.
NormalFish
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mostly it's exchange rate, yeah. yen:dollar ratio has been steadily evening out again, thus the price goes up.
NormalFish
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Hopefully the price will go back down soon
might allow for cheap imports, but it isn't exactly a good thing for the future of these things.
NormalFish
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Can you lay out your scaling settings and everything? smart 2 should definitely give you good scanlines unless your scaling settings are fucked.
On the TV: Full Picture
On the Meister:
Scale: Auto
Zoom: Off
But you know what, I just tested Smart_x2 again - and this time it looks much cleaner! I have done one important change though. My Snes is a pal-machine that is modded with a 50/60hz switch - and it looked fucked up when i tested it with Super Mario World (in 50hz) - but now looks clean and good with Rockman Forte (in 60hz).
On the Meister:
Scale: Auto
Zoom: Off
But you know what, I just tested Smart_x2 again - and this time it looks much cleaner! I have done one important change though. My Snes is a pal-machine that is modded with a 50/60hz switch - and it looked fucked up when i tested it with Super Mario World (in 50hz) - but now looks clean and good with Rockman Forte (in 60hz).
YesManKablam
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RGB cable arrived. There's an immediate step up in picture clarity. My TV actually recognizes that it's RGB and switches the signal automatically once my PS1 turns on, which is something it's never done before.
There is one negative that I've noticed however. The video is now slightly more to the left, cutting off part of the screen. This isn't much of a problem for games that let you adjust the screen position, but for the games that don't it's really annoying.
There is one negative that I've noticed however. The video is now slightly more to the left, cutting off part of the screen. This isn't much of a problem for games that let you adjust the screen position, but for the games that don't it's really annoying.
I use Discjuggler. It works great and is the only software I am aware of that will create .cdi files. It's pretty straight forward, but it's a pain if you don't have a Windows PC. You have to jump through hoops if you are trying to run it on a Mac, even with Boot Camp installed.
The optional menu for RHEA/PHOEBE only officially supports .MDF and .CDI, so that's what I'm personally trying to limit my library to.
Would this work on a Mac? What file format(s) does this rip to? .MDF?
Nice, post some pics!
Hmm my Sony TV does the same but can be corrected within the service menu. Did you say you tried googling your TV model for a service menu?
Some Trinitron TVs also have an 'RGB adjust/centering' option (can't remember the exact name), than can be accessed via remote, under Menu -> Set Up -> Detail Set Up.
YesManKablam
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Well, I've just spent 40 mintues trying to find a way to get into the service menu with no luck at all. My TV is a Matsui 20t10, and I can't find anything on it at all. There's a general guide for Matsui service menus, but none of the steps work for this model it seems.
YesManKablam
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I tried the three in the first link to no joy. Funnily enough, I saw the second link but it wouldnt display properly on my phone. I tired it and still nothing.
You may have more luck with the chassis model. According to this, the TV is based on the BEKO 12.5 or 12.7. Try to find a service manual for either, it should contain the cheat code to get into the service menu. Different chassis have different codes, but different TVs (brands) with the same chassis have the same code.
YesManKablam
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Awesome, Khaz! Glad it worked for you, YesManKablam.
speedlolita
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I saw a 20M4E sell for £240 at auction the other week.
Paid £20 for mine last year. Almost makes me want to cash in, but then I'd be left without a display. Except for my KX-14CP1 mind...
NOLA_Gaffer
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I always feel like I get in a year or two too late on this shit. The good displays are getting ridiculously priced and they're in increasingly short supply.
If I had a place to put it I'd contact the bloke I bought my JVC from. He had a 20" Sony PVM he wanted $250 for, practically untouched, but I wasn't ready to buy something that expensive or that big at the time.
sixteen-bit
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Need more.
I've been getting a lot of buzzing from my Genesis... Did some trouble shooting and it The buzzing was actually coming from the RCA-in on the front of my Framemeister! Going directly into my amplifier alleviated the situation instantly.
Anyone else have this issue? Not a big deal for me as the Genesis is the only system I used those RCAs for, but still interesting.
I ended up cranking Sonic 2 now that I can jack the volume, buzz free. What an awesome soundtrack.
Anyone else have this issue? Not a big deal for me as the Genesis is the only system I used those RCAs for, but still interesting.
I ended up cranking Sonic 2 now that I can jack the volume, buzz free. What an awesome soundtrack.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Wouldn't be surprised. I remember the audio handling was garbage on the XRGB-3.
NormalFish
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holy shit I might. Been noticing it on my mixer. Oddly, it goes away when I don't mix in my computer audio. Does it get worse on bright scenes?
It used to. Sonic 2 was a good test due to the bright white Sega logo at the start (buzz free!)
Just stopped by to post exactly that! I'm in the low 700's so I might actually make this run!
Same here! I'll be selling my xrgb sooner than expected then! Resell value is still fantastic here in the UK
Most of the parts you need to source yourself according to the new newsletter, you just get the bare bones essentials.
Hmm, lame. By the time I pay to ship all the stuff here it probably won't save me much then. I guess I got fooled by the kit list, maybe it's a list of what you need rather than what's provided...
YesManKablam
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If you ever think about selling that thing, hit me up.
Seems like it's just the pcb and then you'd have to source the parts separately. A friend looked it over and said it would probably best built with a reflow oven too.
I wonder how long before we see some copies of it coming out of China.
Got it too. No way I'll be able to make it, with the September batch, but I may be able to get it around Christmas, after all. Super exciting news!
NormalFish
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No, there are two kits. One is barebones and you have to source parts, the other comes with everything.
Ah, I was just going by the one sold on videogameperfection which is just the barebones. Where can you get the full kit? Interested to see how much it costs.
storafötter
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Half a year later I am finally ready to use my framemeister. Does anyone know any good websites that test out settings for PAL consoles? (SNES, PS2, Wii) Saves me time from tinkering like a madman.
On the same site. Via the waiting list.
How much is it?
YesManKablam
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Are there any multiconsoles that output RGB? I know the Super Retro Trio and the Retron 3 have S-Video, but I can't seem to find any that do RGB. Or, is there a way to convert HDMI to RGB SCART? I know they're two different systems, but is there a convertor box or anything like that?
Those boxes are emulators. I'm assuming you have a RGB and Component capable CRT. In that case, you're much better off using a Wii softmodded with the Homebrew Channel and emulators. Both cheaper and better.
YesManKablam
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My CRT is RGB SCART only, but I'm presuming the Wii has something that can do that. I'll look into the Wii then. Anything I should look out for, like specific models and the like?
£150. Put together in and shipped from the UK.
Oh that's the pre-built one. I thought you were talking about the diy kit that comes with the parts but still needs assembling. I might be confusing everyone lol
1) Pre-built OSSC - £150
2) Barebones DIY kit - £38
3) All parts supplied but need assembling DIY kit - ???
One and two are listed on videogamepefection, just curious how much the third option is that NormalFish alluded too.
sixteen-bit
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I think Mega uses the HD Fury 4 to convert HDMI to RGB SCART and play games like AM2R and Freedom Planet in 240p on a CRT.
PAL Wii supports RGB. Or you could get a NTSC Wii and use a region changing homebrew app to force PAL60 for RGB.
You want the original Wii RVL-001 console, not the ones that came after. 99% of systems in the wild will be the correct one and they're easy to tell apart, so it's nothing to worry about.
HDFury can't convert down to 240p, minimum is 480p. I only used it to:
1. Convert Ultra HDMI N64 to analog signals and test it out on a 480p/720p capable CRT
2. Test the various Wii U resolution settings with the Fury's HDMI passthrough (no signal conversion) and up/down scaler to determine what looks best on my TV.
AM2R and Freedom Planet were on my GroovyMAME PC with CRT Emudriver... native 15KHz/240p output.
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