So I came across a Sony PVM-1945Q on Craigslist for &75.00. What say you gaf? Should I get it? I currently have an Xrgb mini but have been wanting a decent pvm for a while.
Northern VA area craigslist? I was thinking about offering him $50 for it but would need a demo first. Will pass on it if you are going for it though since I have a few monitors.
Do what I was going to do if you are going to go for it, and make sure to see it in action first. It is one of the older 20" models so has a higher chance of having had heavy use.
Yeah, Nova.
Cool and thanks for the tip. Is it worth 75? I dont know anything about monitors.
I've got the money now to buy a PVM but I need to confirm first, can the L1-5 20 inch models support component? I'm afraid that if I put my wii through component into it I'm going to see 2 half screens on it.
I've got the money now to buy a PVM but I need to confirm first, can the L1-5 20 inch models support component? I'm afraid that if I put my wii through component into it I'm going to see 2 half screens on it.
Isn't that less about supporting component and more about supporting 480p?
Isn't that less about supporting component and more about supporting 480p?
i sure hope so, since the framemeister he's coming off of is absolutely horrible* for N64/PS1/Saturn and 480p systems, as seen on this page.
*FUD
I spent 2 hours yesterday adjusting the geometry on my Sony BVM (20F1U) and it's still not very good. Any tips or guides? So frustrating.
Crossposting from the Gen thread. I am getting a horrible buzz that *seens* to be resulting from the patch cable that connects the 32x to the CDX. Would it be worth it to try Retro Console Accessories patch cable? Wondering if hers is shielded more than the stock cable. Or maybebi need to go coaxial with the Gen Scart cable. But I can hear the interfence change by jiggling the patch cable.
I switched to the Game Cave AC adapter, the two in 1 for 32X and CDX. I guess I'll switch back to the OEM adapters and see if I get the issue. Good idea, thank youGenesis Buzz is usually a power supply issue fyi. What adapters are you using for both your Gen and 32x? Gen itself needs 1.2 amps. Mine had buzz until I gave it an adapter with enough amps.
Goddamn....sorry seik, was hoping it'd work out if even just as a sort of cart dex drive like you did...ugh
Got a Bainbridge 5 way scart switch, haven't modded it yet, video is perfect on all inputs but I'm getting audio buzz. It may be the male/male scart extension from the output, but I got a good quality cable so I'm not sure of that.
My fault for not listening. =_=
I'll end up with a Framemeister, some day...when I'll find 400$ somewhere in the cracks of my couch.
I'll stick with what I've always been sticking, legit PC emulation on my good old monitor, sounds like it'll be my best IQ go-to for a couple more years now.
My fault for not listening. =_=
I'll end up with a Framemeister, some day...when I'll find 400$ somewhere in the cracks of my couch.
I'll stick with what I've always been sticking, legit PC emulation on my good old monitor, sounds like it'll be my best IQ go-to for a couple more years now.
Neo Geo line doubler
http://youtu.be/hxGz6h3eMhs
You really don't want to consider a CRT? It would be much cheaper and you'd end up with a much better picture quality.
After messing around with the 2 different sets of drivers and settings in capture programs I can safely say the Startech Pexhdcap is a must have for RGB gaming. It's one of the few capture cards to capture 240p even through component and the quality is great. You can also use the Sync Splitter for scart to vga though I don't have one to test that out. I'm still fine with the scart to component converter so I'll be using that for my main. Here's Super Empire Strikes Back with it's official shot compared to mine on the right:
Official/Mine
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After this, I don't think I'll need an upscaler for a while(not even an XRGB mini), maybe until capture cards stop detecting 240p(which I hope won't happen). So I love it so far!
So, a little while back, my go-to SD CRT finally got to the point of non-usability for my old SD consoles. While waiting for a good deal on a PVM/BVM or otherwise nice SD CRT replacement, I've decided to dig out an older ED (1080i/540p) CRT that accepts component and HDMI as its highest-end inputs. Given how much my discretionary spending is maxxed out on this year's crop of new games, I don't think I want to make room in my budget for something as expensive as finally getting a Framemeister.
Does anyone have any experience going with a less expensive, perhaps less-than-perfect image solution of going with a line doubler/scaler>scanline generator>transcoder trio to get that SD look on what is practically an HD CRT? It's a lot less expensive than going whole hog on XRGB and doesn't seem to be any more latency added overall. I've checked out my unmodded model 1 Genny on it via composite and RF (yech!) and it seems pretty much fairly lag-free that way, though the image quality is meh. I also already own a SCART cable that could interface with the scaler. Anyone on this route have any suggestions or experience to share?
After this, I don't think I'll need an upscaler for a while(not even an XRGB mini), maybe until capture cards stop detecting 240p(which I hope won't happen). So I love it so far!
Yep, another way to do RGB gaming for sure while being able to record it as well.congrats to Timu by the way! i like that we're starting to see other setups/options show up here.
I would like to have a XCAPTURE but that price and being exclusive to Japan makes it tough for me to get it, wouldn't still mind getting one though. I'll also keep that in mind.I used to have one of those great card, but have since upgraded to the XCAPTURE-1 USB 3.0.
Just keep an eye on the CPU throttling the STARTECH PEXHDCAP causes though
There is no input lag to speak of, and awesomely enough internal capture cards tend to not have input lag(from the 2 I own and what I heard) which is why I prefer them over external capture cards when recording(unless it's USB 3.0).How's the input lag with your device?
If your CRT does component you would need a scart to component converter.Okay so if this CRT I'm getting has a component in,how can I make that work for my SCART RGB cables? Guess I should start learning this stuff
i used a cheapo scaler at first while i acquired scart cables for everything to split the costs up a bit
id recommend just saving up a bit and doing it proper with an xrgb
If your CRT does component you would need a scart to component converter.
This is the one I used and it has worked flawlessly for me though this is another alternative that works.Awesome, what's the recommended one around here? Ideally I'm thinking the XRGB will stay with the plasma
This is the one I used and it has worked flawlessly for me though this is another alternative that works.
This is the one I used and it has worked flawlessly for me though this is another alternative that works.
What's up with the difference in price when they seem to be both doing the exact same thing? Quality of scaling or is it just taking advantage of consumer ignorance?