Sega Genesis Component out !

**streetsofrage** · 03-02-2012, 02:40 PM

whats the difference between this and a scart with rgb

**Guntz** · 03-02-2012, 02:55 PM

The guy who runs Jamma-Nation-X, Xian Xi, is based in Hawaii. That's why the shipping is expensive. He does amazing work though, top notch guy.

Component is slightly worse than pure RGB, but many US TVs support component. For all intents and purposes, component is a great video signal, a nice alternative to RGB. If it weren't for newer TVs dropping S-Video support, I'd say it's perfectly fine to use as well.

Also keep in mind, it seems most modern TVs don't like 240p over component.

**XGoldenboyX** · 03-02-2012, 02:57 PM

I used to have Scart to RGB converter and component cables, thats 3 parts...Also for some reason I used to have a pinkish tint, instead of perfect red`s : ( I was not satisfied so I sold it.

On a positive side, having the Scart to RGB converter is that you can use it with other systems.

**Guntz** · 03-02-2012, 02:59 PM

Are you sure your TV was properly calibrated?

**TrekkiesUnite118** · 03-02-2012, 03:04 PM

I've heard some convertors aren't properly configured resulting in pinkish reds, but it can be fixed by adjusting certain components in them.

**XGoldenboyX** · 03-02-2012, 03:07 PM

Oh Yes, I`m a picture and calibration freak hehe! And what I believe was that the converter did that. I know this because plugging my modded s-video did display proper red`s overal. and i also have a modded x box with genesis emu in component.

These are pictures I got from the web tp express what I noticed.

With my previous settup , I used to have something similar to this nwiob8.jpg

And with component out I get something similar to this 29vpra.jpg

**Christuserloeser** · 03-02-2012, 03:19 PM

The colors look correct on the second picture but it seems like you got artificial sharpness set to maximum or something. I recommend to turn it all the way down to zero. Actually I'd recommend to disable all video filters your TV offers.

**XGoldenboyX** · 03-02-2012, 03:22 PM

Those are pictures I got from the web, to express what I noticed from using either scart converter ( with color problem ) and using component.

**Melf** · 03-02-2012, 05:47 PM

This sounds great. Is there still no way to mod a 32X though? I'd like more than composite.

**lumclaw** · 03-02-2012, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by Guntz

The guy who runs Jamma-Nation-X, Xian Xi, is based in Hawaii. That's why the shipping is expensive. He does amazing work though, top notch guy.

Component is slightly worse than pure RGB, but many US TVs support component. For all intents and purposes, component is a great video signal, a nice alternative to RGB. If it weren't for newer TVs dropping S-Video support, I'd say it's perfectly fine to use as well.

Also keep in mind, it seems most modern TVs don't like 240p over component.

Ah yes. I'll have to get back to him sometime about consolizing my MVS. Talks kind of faded off with us not quite in agreement what mods to do.

**Guntz** · 03-02-2012, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by Melf

This sounds great. Is there still no way to mod a 32X though? I'd like more than composite.

You could pull the output RGB (and sync and other crap) from the 32X video encoder/overlay IC, plug them into the Neobitz and then wire up some RCA jacks. However, the 32X lacks panel mounting space. Another good option would be to make an RGB encoding box with a Neobitz, kind of like Electrochip's S-Video boxes. The only problem is hunting down a compatible 9 pin Mini-DIN plug, but they can be found (9 conductor cable is easy to find).

Originally Posted by lumclaw

Ah yes. I'll have to get back to him sometime about consolizing my MVS. Talks kind of faded off with us not quite in agreement what mods to do.

I don't understand. What would there be to disagree on? Consolized MVS systems aren't really that complicated. Did you want it to light up like a Christmas tree or something?

**Christuserloeser** · 03-02-2012, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by Melf

This sounds great. Is there still no way to mod a 32X though? I'd like more than composite.

You could use a standard Mega Drive 2 RGB-SCART cable (order from ebay.co.uk) and a RGB-SCART to component transcoder. With that you could hook up all your consoles via component.

**lumclaw** · 03-02-2012, 06:50 PM

At the time I was hoping to go with RGB instead of a video encoder, and the case modified to keep dust out. (2 slot boards have exposed sides)

Perhaps I'm wrong about it actually being less work or parts involved than the most popular way of doing things.

**Guntz** · 03-02-2012, 07:32 PM

Foregoing the video encoder cuts a lot of the cost out of a CMVS and makes the video side of things much simpler. Thing is though it's never a bad idea to have an on-board RGB encoder on a CMVS, it's a home console now. Might as well have it compatible with your TV like all your other consoles.

I don't get why dust is an issue though. The most it'll do is maybe make components get a bit hotter. It won't affect the electronics adversely.

If you have the money, the Omega CMVS is very nice looking. It uses an MV-1C (not to be confused with the MV-IC) and the plastic shell resembles the AES. It's also very easy to assemble (even easier if you don't want stereo sound).

http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showth...stems-and-Kits

**lumclaw** · 03-02-2012, 08:20 PM

It's OK. A little extra bribe might work miracles here. Perhaps I didn't sound like I'd pay enough money.

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