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Frank_fjs said:
In regards to the 8 pin mini DIN cable, how are they wired on the scart end in terms of the switching and blanking pins, pins 8 and 16 respectively? Specifically, is the usual 180R from pin 8 to 16 present, to lower the voltage to correct standards?

Just wondering as I've not seen information on how the official XRGB or third party cables are wired in this regard. I've always been told these cables contain no passive components, which is part of their appeal, but if they're omitting this resistor than they're delivering a voltage to RGB scart TVs that is out of spec.
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I still can't find an answer to this, could someone with a an 8 pin mini DIN cable please pop open the scart housing and check if a resistor is present between pins 8 and 16?

I have discovered that the XRGB mini adapter cables, whether the stock Japan 21 cable included with the device or an aftermarket one wired for Euro scart, DO NOT contain the resistor. Which makes sense for its intended purpose as an input into the XRGB mini, but is potentially a problem for using it as an output cable. Likewise, the kit you can purchase from Tim Worthington that uses a PCB to convert a scart housing with a mini DIN connector DOES NOT include a resistor to lower the 5V output.

It seems to me this may be a huge oversight and a potential cause of concern. Not an issue for OSSC or PVM/BVM usage but certainly should be investigated in regards to scart switches and CRT TVs.
 
suverman said:
do you have any information / schematics?
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Because my cables are only used on OSSC and I send audio via 3.5mm, I do not use full EURO SCART spec/pinout.
Above is all you need. :thumbsup:

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Frank_fjs said:
the kit you can purchase from Tim Worthington that uses a PCB to convert a scart housing with a mini DIN connector DOES NOT include a resistor to lower the 5V output.
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True but it rocks with HAS+OSSC in a big way! 8o
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I also never connect 5V, my mods all produce proper 75ohm video at the source only to be used with scalers. #nocomponetsincables :whistling:
 
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This is a mandatory component. Game consoles output 5V, CRT TVs want to see between 1V and 3V.

I'd just like to know if the resistor is present in cables from RA / RGC etc.
 
Frank_fjs said:
This is a mandatory component. Game consoles output 5V, CRT TVs want to see between 1V and 3V.

I'd just like to know if the resistor is present in cables from RA / RGC etc.
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Then I suggest you go ask them. Your question is off topic for this thread.
 
This is the biggest user base of 8 pin mini DIN cables I have access to. Seems reasonable that someone here would have an answer.

I've emailed the other companies with no response.
 
I don't feel I'm being impolite. Hundreds of questions relating to power supplies and video cables are within this thread. My question is completely relevant.

Ironically you are the one taking things off topic by ridiculing my valid question.
 
I recommend the Mean Well MWP-606 or SUZO 42PP0606, but other quality PSUs will obviously work, too.
 
Just sharing some info regarding 8 pin mini DIN cables...

RGC include the resistor in their cable.

Tim Worthington's kit DOES include the resistor via the DC board. This takes care of the 3V and 12V lines to scart pins 8 and 16.

RA haven't responded but I guess it's safe to assume they're doing things correctly.
 
Frank_fjs said:
Just sharing some info regarding 8 pin mini DIN cables...

RGC include the resistor in their cable.

Tim Worthington's kit DOES include the resistor via the DC board. This takes care of the 3V and 12V lines to scart pins 8 and 16.

RA haven't responded but I guess it's safe to assume they're doing things correctly.
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If we are going from HAS to Framemeister, do we need just a straight through 8 pin mini DIN cable or do you need cables with this resistor?
 
y2jdmbfan said:
if we are going from HAS to Framemeister, do we need just a straight through 8 pin mini DIN cable or do you need cables with this resistor?
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Yup, a 8-pin straight cable is all you need, only CRT heads care about all that unnecessary resistor/full pinout BS. ;)
 
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