Thanks guys.
Downloaded the suite following the link in the OP, and I found out there are all the three ISOs - American, European and Japanese - into the zip file, so I'll just burn the JP one and give it a try.
-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
Upscalers, CRTs, PVMs & RGB: Retro gaming done right!
- Thread starter IrishNinja
- Start date
- Status
Downloaded the suite following the link in the OP, and I found out there are all the three ISOs - American, European and Japanese - into the zip file, so I'll just burn the JP one and give it a try.
RadarScope1
Member
Are JVC monitors and PVMs generally considered good quality? I usually only see people talking about Sony monitors here. I have access to a few and want to jump on it.
NormalFish
Banned
PVMs are Sony
JVCs i think are a bit more variable but tend to be good, especially at the upper end ofc.
RadarScope1
Member
I see. Worth checking out, then. I don't have the cables but will get them eventually.
There's no reason to believe that PVMs are better or worse than other broadcast monitors. They are simply the most common. Heck, the only non-PVM broadcast monitor I've ever owned was much nicer than any PVM I've seen in person, but it was too small and geometry was too messed up to make it worthwhile.
And not all PVMs were created equal anyway. I wouldn't get too caught up in whether or not you're gaming on a PVM vs some other type of decent CRT with RGB input.
And not all PVMs were created equal anyway. I wouldn't get too caught up in whether or not you're gaming on a PVM vs some other type of decent CRT with RGB input.
NormalFish
Banned
I was more thinking across the spectrum rather than just high end broadcast monitors.
Trinitrons are pretty widely recommended, where as I've heard mixed reviews of JVC tvs.
NormalFish
Banned
I still like your monitor more than anything i've seen other than phonedork's NEC.
So nice.
So nice.
Is there a manual online for this TV?
Thanks man. I haven't seen many people with this monitor which is a shame as its a great set.
I was pretty surprised when I first fired it up an loaded the 240p test suite. The Geo was pretty much perfect from the go.
I uploaded a copy of the service manual ages ago to my google drive. Its for the 14" but applies to the 20" too.
heres a link https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3ZFcMWBc84DR2Zqd0NtLVJHTVE/edit
Probably better off with something like below linked SCART switch.
May be worth trying the one you found though, as no one seems too know much about SCART switches, other than everyone agreeing there are issues with all the currently available ones
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Audio-Video-Selecter-Umschaltbox-Scart-Verteiler-TV-3-Scart-In-umschaltbar-/131478547116?hash=item1e9cbb6aac:g:ewcAAOSw7aBVIXLT
RadarScope1
Member
Thanks Bancho. Looks like the ones I have access to. Your pics look stellar. Reminds me of the slightly bowed screen borders on the back of the early NES game boxes...
NormalFish
Banned
oh man pick of the lot. I'm jealous.
Pancakes R Us
Member
You don't happen to be based in the UK, do you mate? I'm after one.
RadarScope1
Member
No, I'm in Missouri. Trying to get as many as I can. I'd love to be able to get some to GAFers in the Midwest if it works out that way. I could even drive a bit. I'll be honest, though, I want to make a least a little money in order to feed my overall retro collecting habit....
IrishNinja
Member
wow, don't normally go for super clean lookin setups but i do like how that person framed the DATA DISCS inserts, classy
speaking of, the PVM porn in here is gettin outta hand *fans self*
+1 all day, i'd buy a drink for this post
i like this too but while the controller hooks strike me as practical, a buddy warned me about coiling them because it'd put pressure on the board inside em or something, wonder if this'd do that or cause wiring to expose
speaking of, the PVM porn in here is gettin outta hand *fans self*
+1 all day, i'd buy a drink for this post
i like this too but while the controller hooks strike me as practical, a buddy warned me about coiling them because it'd put pressure on the board inside em or something, wonder if this'd do that or cause wiring to expose
I've seen a few 14" versions of these monitors in the UK on ebay before at reasonable prices. Maybe a 20" will turn up if you look for it specifically (I was only looking for 14" myself)
i.e. below monitor could be a good deal as the seller has listed it as cctv monitor, but it's got the inputs of a studio monitor, although it will likely have seen a lot of use.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JVC-HI-RESOLUTION-CCTV-MONITOR-BM-H1400PNKA-/201496689766?hash=item2eea237c66:g:bo8AAOSwKtlWit17
russian box
Member
It looks like its only has mono audio
Thx! Mind doing a quick test for me in taking some pictures from the TV of an
image containing some high-frequency Y luma components? A zone plate would be
nice, but a picture of a game having some high-frequency luma content will do
as well.
What I would like to see is how the image changes while changing the Peaking
Level from 0 to 3, 6, and 9dB under the following specification:
Video: composite (NTSC)
Peaking Freq.: 2.6MHz
color off
Pancakes R Us
Member
Thanls for this. Mainly after a 20" but have been considering a 14" if the condition is top notch.
PanopticBlue
Member
How close to st louis? I'd be interested in a 20"
Pancakes R Us
Member
I was going to say post your problem here and someone could help, thinking someone like Peagles would be good in a situation like this...but wait! This post IS by Peagles.
ThisShitJustGotReal.jpg
We went too deep *gulp*
Really though, I'm a PVM diehard and I'm new to the upscaler stuff.
NormalFish
Banned
what's your issue?
IrishNinja
Member
yeah what you done did peagleses
russian box
Member
Does anyone know if it is only mono or am i missing something?
Having looked at the sony BVM's they also only have one port for audio
Shadow Hog
Member
"wpuldnbenusegul" is a beautiful typo, just throwing that out there
I updated the firmware to the latest, and loaded some of FirebrandX's profiles on the microSD too, so I don't know which of these two is causing my problem, but now when the FM has been on for more than a few minutes the entire screen starts flashing green and won't stop until I turn it off and on again. Then after a few minutes it starts flashing again. Between flashes I can make out the picture but I don't want to have a seizure so I can't play like this, lol...
T_T
NormalFish
Banned
check your sync settings on the framemeister. Can also try resetting to defaults, though I can't remember how to do that off the top of my head. I think it's near the bottom of the options perhaps?
If neither of those things work, try updating to a different firmware and see if that fixes it.
IrishNinja
Member
damn, im on that firmware too (i think?), which profile did you use?
PumpkinSpice
Banned
Sync issue maybe?
Try just resetting the settings. There's an option in the menu somewhere.
RadarScope1
Member
Check your PM
PumpkinSpice
Banned
You do have to be careful how you wrap the cord due to strain on the wire. I wrap mine similar to how they are wrapped in the packaging, twist tie and all.
Hanging them like this looks clean but is probably even worse for wire strain.
Thanks, I'll try and go back to default and see if that helps first. Otherwise I'll try firmware and sync. I can play for a good 10-15 minutes before it starts flashing, so I'm stumped otherwise.
I've only tested the SNES4X one so far.
Odd that it lasts for 15 mins before flashing...
Maybe it's overheating? How are you converting the power supply from your country for the framemeister? (You're in New Zealand if my memory is correct?)
The physical build quality on the FM is pretty low grade.... Or at least it feels cheap in my hands. I wouldn't be shocked if the issue were mechanical/hardware related.
Maybe it's overheating? How are you converting the power supply from your country for the framemeister? (You're in New Zealand if my memory is correct?)
The physical build quality on the FM is pretty low grade.... Or at least it feels cheap in my hands. I wouldn't be shocked if the issue were mechanical/hardware related.
Yeh it's bizarre... It came with a multi-voltage adapter so I'm just using a converter plug. Also I could play it for hours before with no issue, so unless the new firmware is messing with power draw or something... I dunno...
PumpkinSpice
Banned
I had some issues with firebrands profiles. I think he sets them up for his TV but manually does some of the sync stuff. I had to set them back to auto, and eventually just rolled a few of my own that look good (720p though).
NormalFish
Banned
Yeah, FBX's profiles are great for scaling but you need to tweak the other stuff. I had issues with black levels and some other stuff.
Shin Johnpv
Member
I really like the profiles Implantgames shares on his how to xrgb series,
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ngkmg51Bea36_jKwc8cjf7fCVunV6MR
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ngkmg51Bea36_jKwc8cjf7fCVunV6MR
IrishNinja
Member
welp, gonna watch all these now - thanks!
Flizzzipper
Member
Didn't know about these, I'll have to try them out, thanks.
IrishNinja
Member
so hey, this guy's got some good info - his tutorial on how to make a a profile was pretty detailed!
any chance anyone's saved his settings to a profile pack they'd be down to share?
- Status