Sony BVM setup

[Some1]

Hi, everybody!

So, yesterday, I finally got my very own Sony BVM-20F1E with a 21D extension board. While hooking up RGB was relatively simple, Composite was more of a problem. There was either no picture or it was black and white. :confused:

In essence, what I'm asking is:
how does one hook up a PS1 (using Composite out) correctly to the BVM?

[theclaw]

It's possible you have an NTSC expansion board. Composite appears to be optional on this monitor.

[ApolloBoy]

What port are you plugging it into?

[Some1]

@ theclaw

The board's multistandard, so that's not it.

@ ApolloBoy

I've tried every port.

[WCP]

Why would you want to go composite out from the PS1 ? The whole point of having a BVM is to enjoy the glorious RGB signals. The PS1 can output a RGB signal no problem. You just need one of those Euro Scart to BVM Adapters that one dude on the neo-geo.com forums makes, and then a standard PS1 Euro Scart cable.

[Some1]

That is true, and I will be using RGB on the PS1, but I'm also considering getting an NES (though I do know there's an RGB mod there, but I'm not to keen on modding if I don't have to).

[WCP]

That is true, and I will be using RGB on the PS1, but I'm also considering getting an NES (though I do know there's an RGB mod there, but I'm not to keen on modding if I don't have to).

Yeah, the NES rgb mod is a real PITA. If you pay somebody else to do it, it's extremely expensive. A buddy of mine who owns a BVM-20F1U has a rgb modded NES, and I've seen it in action, and it is pretty amazing. If you're a hardcore NES fan, it's probably worth it in the long run if you already have the monitor.

I'm not that into the NES, for me, it's all about the TG-16 and Sega Genesis and newer systems from that point forward, so I don't really worry to much about any of the systems before that. TG-16 requires a RGB mod, or a special adapter made to use with it, but let me tell you, it's worth every single penny to see the TG-16 in RGB, because the TG-16 could really put some serious color onto the screen. The Genesis and Super Nintendo don't need any internal mods for RGB. Neither does the Sega Master System. In fact, if you have a Genesis 1 and a Sega Master System, they can share the same RGB cable. Same thing with PS1 and PS2. They can share the same RGB cable (PS3 might even work with that same cable, not sure).


Anyways, if I was in your shoes, and had a monitor that was that good, I'd definitely get that Euro scart cable adapter thing that one dude sells for like $35 or so. It's well worth it in the long run, because then you can just get the cheapo Euro scart cables off Ebay for like $15 to $20 each.

[ApolloBoy]

Yeah, the NES rgb mod is a real PITA. If you pay somebody else to do it, it's extremely expensive.
I assume you haven't seen the new NESRGB yet? It's a little easier to install than an RGB PPU with an amp, and it's way cheaper than buying an RGB PPU and having someone install it. Plus you don't have to sacrifice a PlayChoice-10 PPU because it uses the original composite PPU.

[Some1]

@ WCP

Interesting, didn't know the Master System had native RGB output. Oh, and I actualy had a guy near me make me that SCART>BNC cable for ~20 EUR (at least one thing went my way ;) ).

@ ApolloBoy

Yes, I know about the NESRGB, I saw it over at the Shmups forum, and I might install it if I get the chance.

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Really, the reason I'm bothering with this board is because I spent 60 EUR on it and it'd be a waste to just give up. After all, I think Composite is still a fine choice to fall back onto if you happen not to have RGB.

[Some1]

YES! Yes, yes, yes! :)
I finally got the darn monitor to work properly, and all it took was a factory reset. And to think I only had to spend hours and hours to figure that out!

Anyway, thanks to all who helped, and, as always (look at signature)