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Soft-15KHz - slim new tool for 15KHz on normal vga cards
apfelanni:
working in vga mode u can turn everything off . the osd + service osd offer a lot of options. some older chassis may need a firmware update . i upped my linea to the last firmware version via the 9 pin sub d and a serial cable 1:1 cable. solder the cable and try the vga mode. u may be surprised . the original metz cable comes without audio in , so i soldered one with ad audio cables to the scart connector . it works fine . pic shows the first subject , metz linea . i would rate the pic quality 2 , the other astral and kreta with 605 chassis are better . chassis 600g1 also works with vga in . service mode : p+ and p- and press power on . last firmware is 2.41. if u need it i can upload on rs . my first cable was without sound , now i use such roline vga + audio cables for the metz . the audio wires are included , so no extra audio cable ending in the scart plug . rgb are coax , soldering is a little painful , but quality is better than standard 15 / 15 cables .
Paradroid:
@apfelanni: Wow! Thanks SO much for putting in all that effort to help me!
I'll definitely check all this out in detail when I get home from work tonight. Much appreciated! :)
This forum is amazing! :D
Paradroid:
Okay, so I've checked out the wiring diagram and rewritten it in English.
Can someone please have a look over what I've done and check if it's correct before I bust out the soldering iron?
apfelanni, I still haven't checked the firmware of my Linos yet but that screenshot you posted has me pretty inspired: the image quality looks awesome! Considering my Linos is impressive due to the massive screen, I'd still love to put it to good use (even though lo-res modes don't work the way I'd hoped them too).
apfelanni:
nice job with the translation . rgb + h+v sync + the shield / ground wires . u can solder each ground ( coz usually all grounds are connected on the chassis scart female connector ) or daisy chain them in the scart plug like metz does .
- solder the cable
- enable pc in osd , sometimes its the bottom , sometimes the top scart plug . it depends on the model .
- set console ( dreamcast , xbox , x360 , wii , whatever to 640x480 p 60 hertz and ur done . 800x600 in 60 hertz is another option.
- cut a 1 dollar audio cable with pc audio plug and solder it to the scart pins r/l/g . metz tvs have good audio amps and speakers , so its worth to spend the extra 10 minutes .
- if the osd shows > pc as an option for av u may not need a firmupdate . older osd dont have that option . updating is easy goin , but it takes half an hour ( with save and verify ) to send all data through the com1 port.
Justin:
Question which I couldn't get answered through the FAQ.s:
Is there any benefit of running soft15 on a regular Television set? I am using a TV via the S-Video input. My card is a Radeon which has an S-Video out.
I actually run it at 1024x768 because this is the adequate resolution for HyperSpin, and also MAME runs nicely at 1024x768. benefit is there is no switching of resolution from Hyperspin to Mame every time you launch a game.
I wonder if with Soft15 I can more precisely output exact number of lines via S-Video? Am I making any sense? :) If there is any opportunity of making things look better, Im all for it.