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Wraith said:
So I have the hd retrovision ps1 cable, (ps1 adaptor and genesis 2 cable) and my cps3 has rca stereo out. If I order the HAS with all the little optional adaptors, will I be good to go to get component video?

HAS —>RGB’s ps2 RGB Scart adaptor—>Hdretrovision ps1 adaptor and genesis cable—>TV

And

Cps3 rca stereo out —> TV

I know I’ll have to close the jumpers on the HAS for it to work.

I also know you guys don’t like HD Retrovision but I love them and I already have the cables
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yes that would get you component video. Also make sure you flip the switch on the PS2 adaptor to sync on luma.
 
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Thank you all for your responses.

Hd retrovision cables are in my opinion fantastic. For guys who like consumer CRTs they are actually perfect. Could I use a scart to component transcoder? Yes I’m sure I could, but I’ve heard mixed reviews about them. The hd retrovision cables are a very easy plug and play solution for guys who don’t upscale or have rgb monitors.

When I saw SNK’s rgb monitors in person I was blown away though

Here’s another thing to keep in mind. I know you guys can’t fathom anything short of RGB output, but I’m currently focused on the competive 3rd strike scene and if I want to bring the Supergun somewhere, I want to have an easy s video/component solution, hell, and even composite.
 
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Component isn't bad honestly, yes it's still encoded/compressed (chroma/blue–luminance/red–luminance) but better than s-video for sure.
Composite is just horrible!

RGB is so prized because its color space uncompressed.
This is where the old joke "what does NTSC stand for?" "Never The Same Color" comes from. :)

Individual RGB values aren't directly stated in component, they are decoded/factored in real time...

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I've posted this image a few times now, and yes I understand some encoders are better than the clone I used...
However I think it perfectly represents whats really the only issue with component, the color.
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I prefer RGB as its pure, colours are unmolested and naturally the image is as crisp as it can be.

I have no qualms with component but I've never struggled to find RGB monitors, even in Australia where they weren't common. That's the benefit of component video I think, it's far easier to find a TV with component input as opposed to RGB.

S-video is perfectly acceptable to me, I don't mind utilising it where options are limited.

Composite can suck my balls, looks like arse. It's common and convenient in the sense that at least you don't need to tune a signal in like RF, and at least audio isn't combined on the same wire as video.

RF is retarded.
 
So as i understand it, the best option for video quality on s video is to go ps2 scart then convert to s video? What do i lose by juat going with the svideo hat alone?
 
FakeNoose said:
So as i understand it, the best option for video quality on s video is to go ps2 scart then convert to s video? What do i lose by juat going with the svideo hat alone?
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You just need my RGB to Composite Video/S-Video adapter + a PlayStation S-video cable.

From the HAS V3.3 pre-order page: said:
RGB to Composite Video/S-Video adapter. It also displays RGBS and allows to switch between PAL/NTSC modes. Based on the popular Sony CXA2075 - ~35 EUR

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The adapter will be slightly larger and will come with the PlayStation Multi AV port instead of separate RCA/S-Video ports.
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Couple more questions.

Let's say I use component at home, and bring my supergun and cps3 to a friends house who only has S Video or composite.

Can I switch it to s-video / composite with an official Sony cable without "unmodifying" the jumpers on the HAS?

Also, can anyone recommend the best power supply to buy? Researching is kind of tricky as some of the manufacturers names are inconsistent
 
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The Mean Well MWP-606 and SUZO 42PP0606 PSUs are identical and seem to be the most popular among the HAS users.
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I have a spare Meanwell RT-65A that I intended to use, just to test boards. But I saw earlier in this thread that it seems to produce noise on the image unfortunately (look around page 40).
 
Will I need anything else? I’ve got a meanwell 606 coming, I’m gonna get all the adaptors from RGB, got my hd retrovision cables, ps3 s video cables, what about hooking up the psu? Online guides say I have to butcher a spare power cable, and some say I should buy little copper adaptors to attach to the stripped cables
 
yes you will have to cut the end that normally goes into the electronic that was originally intended, just don't cut the end that goes into the wall outlet. Also yes you can add some of copper attachments but you don't really need to, just strip enough copper wire to wrap around the screws then screw them back on the power supply
 
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