Trying to get the best video quality with my consoles (and other problems)

[theclaw]

It seems to me large amounts of white or certain other colors are a problem. On my CRT with your above linked converter I can get Sega Genesis screen rolling over component in specific parts of games, as if they output too strong of signal. Consistent results (like file select screen) make Sonic 3 a very useful test subject.

[markusman64ds]

It seems to me large amounts of white or certain other colors are a problem. On my CRT with your above linked converter I can get Sega Genesis screen rolling over component in specific parts of games, as if they output too strong of signal. Consistent results (like file select screen) make Sonic 3 a very useful test subject.

Oh, that's what screen rolling is. I had no idea. So is it that the TV can't handle the signal?

And do SCART cables output audio, or do I have to get a specific cable with audio cables?

EDIT: You own the converter, so can you confirm if it uses European or Japanese SCART?

[theclaw]

Your problem looks different than mine. What I get can't be shown accurate in a still photo... This happens presumably 60 times per second.



Yes SCART cables output audio. The converter does not. Your best option is a breakout box, let you split away the sound to wherever you'd like.
It is European SCART.


Actually though, my pic is NOT from a "Genesis" at all. I used Japanese Megadrive instead. With European SCART, on an American TV, it works!

[markusman64ds]

Earlier someone was talking about modding the converter to have audio jacks. If I don't do that, is this an ok box?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/8237B-SCART-A...item2a1ef56e60

Can you try the Mega Drive or Genesis or whatever on an LCD, to see if we have a similar problem?

[theclaw]

Nope, can't test what you want. My LCD does not accept 240p from component.

That box looks OK. All it has to do is ignore RGB and sync, passing it through unchanged to the other end's socket.