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Title: My analog A/V setup
Post by: rCadeGaming on February 19, 2013, 10:20:26 AM
Just wanted to share my gaming setup for 240p goodness.  In case anyone's interested, I put up a big thread over here:

http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=43992
Title: Re: My analog A/V setup
Post by: Tatsujin on February 19, 2013, 11:06:11 AM
looks cool rob :)
Title: Re: My analog A/V setup
Post by: seieienbu on February 19, 2013, 11:12:34 AM
I've kinda wondered, if I get the RGB mod for whatever game system, would that work on a VGA input?

edit:  Oh yeah, nice setup, dude  :D
Title: Re: My analog A/V setup
Post by: SuperDeadite on February 19, 2013, 12:06:54 PM
I've kinda wondered, if I get the RGB mod for whatever game system, would that work on a VGA input?

edit:  Oh yeah, nice setup, dude  :D

Only if you have a device that accepts 15khz VGA input, and you almost certainly do not.  (True VGA is 31khz)
Title: Re: My analog A/V setup
Post by: SuperPlay on February 20, 2013, 04:09:48 AM
Nice work on the custom switch boxes :-)
Title: Re: My analog A/V setup
Post by: Corredor X on February 20, 2013, 02:57:38 PM
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I finally have everything connected and easily switchable, without ever having to move around or even see any wires.

That's a dream of mine  :mrgreen:  It's an amazing setup, congratulations!
Title: Re: My analog A/V setup
Post by: roflmao on February 20, 2013, 03:04:21 PM
Very nice setup!
Title: Re: My analog A/V setup
Post by: rCadeGaming on February 20, 2013, 03:07:53 PM
I've kinda wondered, if I get the RGB mod for whatever game system, would that work on a VGA input?

Only if you have a device that accepts 15khz VGA input

My TV and transcoder  :D

Seriously though, Deadite is right, don't expect anything below 480p to work on a CRT PC Monitor or an LCD TV or anything like that.  Also most RGB mods put out RGBS or RGB with composite video as sync, not RGBHV which most "VGA inputs" will need, hence the sync seperator in my switch box.

"True VGA" is kind of semantics though.  VGA has several meanings.  It could mean an RGBHV signal OR 640x480p@60Hz resolution OR a DB-15HD connector.

Thanks for the compliments guys!
Title: Re: My analog A/V setup
Post by: Flare65 on February 20, 2013, 04:02:04 PM
Very impressed!
Title: Re: My analog A/V setup
Post by: Deletion on February 20, 2013, 04:16:10 PM
Those switch boxes are intense.
Title: Re: My analog A/V setup
Post by: SignOfZeta on February 20, 2013, 09:26:30 PM
This thing is not my style at all (way to much dusting for my tastes) but you certainly went crazy completing your plan. Good job!
Title: Re: My analog A/V setup
Post by: kiketonto on February 21, 2013, 05:15:07 AM
I have to say it...Awesome work! No wires!
Really, good job!
Title: Re: My analog A/V setup
Post by: Nec.Game.head on February 23, 2013, 07:51:08 AM
Wow Rob you most certainly got down with all your work .. GREAT SETUP DUDE !!!
Title: Re: My analog A/V setup
Post by: Carparama on February 23, 2013, 08:30:03 AM
WOAH.  So super jealous.  Very nicely done!
Title: Re: My analog A/V setup
Post by: rCadeGaming on February 23, 2013, 10:15:56 AM
Thanks, now that this is done I'm out of excuses to work on my other projects!
Title: Re: My analog A/V setup
Post by: esteban on March 10, 2013, 04:06:54 AM

STATUS: Dear Lord! I love your...EVERYTHING. Holy crap. Usually I feel OK about my stuff, but DAMN, your setup is godly.

Title: Re: My analog A/V setup
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on March 25, 2013, 04:31:47 AM
Very nice man, great work! 
Title: Re: My analog A/V setup
Post by: rCadeGaming on March 25, 2013, 04:38:47 AM
Thanks guys!
Title: Re: My analog A/V setup
Post by: EvilEvoIX on March 25, 2013, 05:00:32 AM
Quality post!!!  can you post again how to get to that sony screen to set the picture?  I have a WEGA as well, just curios!
Title: Re: My analog A/V setup
Post by: rCadeGaming on March 25, 2013, 05:06:44 AM
The service menu?

"with the TV off, press Display, 5, Vol +, Power on the remote to enter a Sony service menu"

Be sure to find the service manual for your TV.  Make a written note of the original values before making any changesNever reset to defaults or anything like that or you could brick your TV.
Title: Re: My analog A/V setup
Post by: EvilEvoIX on March 25, 2013, 06:23:08 AM
The service menu?

"with the TV off, press Display, 5, Vol +, Power on the remote to enter a Sony service menu"

Be sure to find the service manual for your TV.  Make a written note of the original values before making any changesNever reset to defaults or anything like that or you could brick your TV.

Brick my TV?
Title: Re: My analog A/V setup
Post by: rCadeGaming on March 25, 2013, 09:23:35 AM
Make it useless as a brick.
Title: Re: My analog A/V setup
Post by: EvilEvoIX on March 26, 2013, 12:37:08 AM
Make it useless as a brick.


I understand that but how in gods name can I do that so easily?  I need a service manual for a 34" WEGA, that will help me trouble shoot it?
Title: Re: My analog A/V setup
Post by: Tatsujin on March 26, 2013, 12:58:40 AM
Another TV in the wall.
Title: Re: My analog A/V setup
Post by: rCadeGaming on March 26, 2013, 05:21:12 AM
There is a procedure in the service manuals to reset to factory defaults or something like that.  These default settings return the TV to the state it was in at the factory BEFORE it was calibrated by a technician.  You won't have the equipment to recalibrate it properly and you might not even get a picture.

A service manual will tell you what buttons do what, and give you a slightly better idea of what the values you're adjusting are.  Some of them are still cryptic though.  You'll want to stick near the beginning in the DEF category for geometry adjustments.  The manual also has instructions for saving your cyhanges so they're not lost when the TV is unplugged, as well as physical adjustment around the neck.
Title: Re: My analog A/V setup
Post by: turbokon on March 26, 2013, 06:48:27 AM
Nice work!!!