posted by Yakumo on Jun 6, 2008:
I've just bought a RGB modded Mega Drive that uses a 15 pin VGA style connector. It won't work on my TFT because the output is 15mhz and TFTs run at 30mhz or higher. So I'd like to use this on my TV but of course my TV doesn't have VGA style inputs but it does have full HD D-Terminal inputs that my Wii and DVD player use. Is there any way to get this Mega Drive running via the D-Terminal for a cheap price?
Yakumo
15 pin RGB to D-Terminal cheap solution needed.
15 pin RGB to D-Terminal cheap solution needed.
posted by Jamtex on Jun 6, 2008:
Why would a megadrive that has a 8 pin DIN socket that outputs RGB need a conversion? Unless someone was lazy at soldering?
The cheapest RGB to YPbPr convertor I can find is about $50 but you'll need a component to D-Terminal lead (which I've seen in places like Sofmap and the like).
There is also this on Ebay australia.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Hantrex-SCART-RGB-to-Component-YUV-Convertor-VGC_W0QQitemZ260246715509QQihZ016QQcategoryZ109861QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Why would a megadrive that has a 8 pin DIN socket that outputs RGB need a conversion? Unless someone was lazy at soldering?
The cheapest RGB to YPbPr convertor I can find is about $50 but you'll need a component to D-Terminal lead (which I've seen in places like Sofmap and the like).
There is also this on Ebay australia.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Hantrex-SCART-RGB-to-Component-YUV-Convertor-VGC_W0QQitemZ260246715509QQihZ016QQcategoryZ109861QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
15 pin RGB to D-Terminal cheap solution needed.
posted by GaijinPunch on Jun 6, 2008:
Sounds like someone didn't want to use the Neo Geo RGB cable.
Why would a megadrive that has a 8 pin DIN socket that outputs RGB need a conversion?
15 pin RGB to D-Terminal cheap solution needed.
posted by devzone on Jun 6, 2008:
if memory serves ? the newer megadrive dropped the rgb connector
if memory serves ? the newer megadrive dropped the rgb connector
15 pin RGB to D-Terminal cheap solution needed.
posted by andoba on Jun 6, 2008:
Just use a DIN8 / Mini DIN9 to 21PIN RGB connector cable. :nod:
Nu.
devzone said:
if memory serves ? the newer megadrive dropped the rgb connector
Just use a DIN8 / Mini DIN9 to 21PIN RGB connector cable. :nod:
15 pin RGB to D-Terminal cheap solution needed.
posted by c_rpg on Jun 6, 2008:
Megadrive 2 has RGB...
EDIT: I'm not so sure about the vga...
Megadrive 2 has RGB...
EDIT: I'm not so sure about the vga...
15 pin RGB to D-Terminal cheap solution needed.
posted by Yakumo on Jun 7, 2008:
Here's the Mega Drive in question.
It was probably made this way because no modern Japanese TV or even in the last 10 years has a 21 pin scart or none apart from 1 Sony Vega model. Stupid idiots they were for removing 21 pin RGB connectors. Why on earth did they remove them?
Anyway, I guess the guy who made this thought connecting the MD to a monitor was more practical.
OK, I'll take a look at that Ebay auction in Australia. Looks really cheap but it all depends upon shipping.
Yakumo
Here's the Mega Drive in question.
It was probably made this way because no modern Japanese TV or even in the last 10 years has a 21 pin scart or none apart from 1 Sony Vega model. Stupid idiots they were for removing 21 pin RGB connectors. Why on earth did they remove them?
Anyway, I guess the guy who made this thought connecting the MD to a monitor was more practical.
That's ok finding a component to D-Terminal cable. A shop near me sells Hitachi ones for only 500 yen. I use one to connect my DVD player to the D-Terminal.
The cheapest RGB to YPbPr convertor I can find is about $50 but you'll need a component to D-Terminal lead (which I've seen in places like Sofmap and the like)
OK, I'll take a look at that Ebay auction in Australia. Looks really cheap but it all depends upon shipping.
Yakumo
15 pin RGB to D-Terminal cheap solution needed.
posted by c_rpg on Jun 7, 2008:
Look out if you buy a VGA to Component cable ! Most require the video card to actually be put in 'component video' mode. So I doubt if these cables would work with you're console.
Look out if you buy a VGA to Component cable ! Most require the video card to actually be put in 'component video' mode. So I doubt if these cables would work with you're console.
15 pin RGB to D-Terminal cheap solution needed.
posted by Jamtex on Jun 7, 2008:
I thought it was the 15 pin low density version, the one they use on Japanese monitors. However, a lot of projectors and a number of HDTVs do accept a 15Khz signal through the VGA port, you may want to check your LCD manual to see if it will do a 15Khz signal.
The Supergun I am building has a VGA port because my HDTV in Japan will work nicely at 15Khz.
I thought it was the 15 pin low density version, the one they use on Japanese monitors. However, a lot of projectors and a number of HDTVs do accept a 15Khz signal through the VGA port, you may want to check your LCD manual to see if it will do a 15Khz signal.
The Supergun I am building has a VGA port because my HDTV in Japan will work nicely at 15Khz.
15 pin RGB to D-Terminal cheap solution needed.
posted by GaijinPunch on Jun 7, 2008:
B/c nobody really used them, unfortunately.
Why on earth did they remove them?