ps2 in a arcade cabinet pictures

[bucwheat]

the ps2  video is connected to the cabinet via the j-pac.
the x arcade is connected via the ps2 controller inputs.
the problem is the j-pac has no active leds, looks like its not getting power.
the game works on the monitor but it looks like the blue is missing  and
there is no sound.
any solutions?

[grantspain]

maybe you have bad vga lead or bent pin,as for sound you would need to get an audio out from the ps to the speakers

are you sure your monitor is o.k in the first place

[Kevin Mullins]

are you sure your monitor is o.k in the first place

Also, does the original JAMMA board display correctly?

What kind of adapter is that going into the J-Pac from the PS2?

[bucwheat]

the cable came from ultimarc.
It is a vga connection from ps2 to the j-pac

[Ummon]

Yes, the JPAC is powered by the PS/2 or USB inputs. I think you need the following controls path:  PS2>PS/2 or USB input>X-arcade.  Normally, a computer is in the starting position.

[Kevin Mullins]

Just read this on Ultimarcs site about the PS adapters.....

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION: When connecting this cable to the J-PAC you need to remove all of the frequency jumpers (ie 15, 25, 31) on the J-PAC, which allows all signals to pass through. Only later J-PAC boards have this facility. On older J-PAC boards you will need a replacement chip to enable this function. Please email for details.

Hard to tell in your picture, but it looks like the jumpers are still there.
Did you do this step?

[bucwheat]

I did not understand  the part about the usb and computer configuration.
I want to run this setup without using a computer.
Also the jumpers don't make any difference.

[Kevin Mullins]

OK, so does the original JAMMA pcb that is in the cabinet display correctly on the monitor?


Also, can you point out exactly which audio/video cable it is that you got from Ultimarc?
Because the one you pictured looks nothing like what's on their website, yours doesn't have an audio plug at all. Yours looks more like one of their video amps wired to a A/V cable of sorts.
Their pic shows an XBOX, but same principal..... there is an audio port to plug your speaker setup into.
There are also screw terminals on the J-Pac that can be used for such a connection.
Point being .... you have neither setup connected, therefore no sound.

Do you have a cable going from your X-Arcade to the J-Pac?
(from where you would normally plug a regular keyboard in)

[bucwheat]

I dont have a keyboard connection on that ultimarc cable but the j-pac does
have 2 terminals for a speaker.
Do I need to have powered speakers connected to that or can I use the arcades speakers?
The x-arcade has a serial port and a keyboard input cable.
Should this be connected to the j-pac?

[Kevin Mullins]

I think you need to slow down and take one thing at a time....... because you're missing some of the simpler key information being given to you.

1. Does the original JAMMA game display correctly on your monitor?
    (the one mounted inside the cabinet)
This information will help us sort out your video color problem.

2. The audio screw terminals on the J-Pac are audio INPUTS.

    Meaning you have to have an audio signal FROM your console going into those terminals in order for the sound to work on the cabinet speakers through the J-Pac. You may also have to run the audio from the PS2 through a small amp and then into those terminals in order to have enough power to drive the cabinet speakers correctly.

3. It seems that the J-Pac gets it's power from the keyboard or USB connection when something is plugged in there. So you may want to try and run a PS2 thru cable from your X-Arcade to the J-Pac and see if you get some LED activity. (power) This may also sort out some of your video issues. Basically it seems like your J-Pac has no power going to it right now. I'm not certain it'll help, but worth a shot.

Can you take a closeup picture of the Playstation to J-Pac adapter that you have ?

And of course reading through Ultimarcs information may also spark an idea of something you've missed. http://www.ultimarc.com/jpac2.html

And since you do have a picture of some sort, then there always a chance that your J-Pac or Playstation adapter is faulty. (but let's get through the basics first)

[Kevin Mullins]

Just found your other post, so that answers one question..... and also points ant the J-Pac power question. So try the PS2 cable and see if the J-Pac gets power.
(not sure how exactly that works since your X-Arcade is not actually connected to a PC which would give it power)

I think the problem has something to do with the j-pac since it looks like there is no power.
If it was hooked up to a computer it would be getting power from the keyboard or usb cable.
The monitor is fine because it works good with the old jamma board connected.

[bucwheat]

The x-arcade looks like its getting power from the ps2.
I still get no power to the j-pac when plugged into the x-arcades keyboard connection.
Also I noticed the xbox adapter to the jpac has an extra connection for speakers, mine does not have this.
Did they send me the wrong cable or do I have to hack a connection from the ps2?

[Jack Burton]

Just glancing at this thread, but make sure you have your video settings set to RGB on your ps2.  I am pretty sure the converter from Ultimarc converts it anyway, but if you send Component video to an RGB monitor your screen will appear very green.

If that's not your problem, then ignore this post.

[bucwheat]

I changed the setting on the ps2 to rgb and the colors came back.
And their is a 3mm jack on the small pcb of the ultimarc rgb cable for speaker connections.
It seems to work even though the j-pac has no power.
 
Thanks for everyones help.

[Kevin Mullins]

I guess Jack was right then .... heck, I didn't even know there was an option like that on the PS2. (shows how in touch with the consoles I am)

And that little black square on your adapter was an audio jack ??
Shoot, that would have cleared up some of the audio questions long time ago.

Glad to hear you got it going your way now though for sure.