Some S-Video questions

[JMET]

Originally posted by Lhadatt
Get FC access and direct your annoyance at them to there. ^_^

I have access there but some of the topics are um....

[Matt]

Originally posted by 16-bit
S video adapters were released for the Japanese Mega Drive. I know of at least 3 different models and to the best of my knowledge, none were released in the USA. I had my CDX modded for svideo by Jeff Kurtz and the video output is superb.

Yes, those are RGB->S-Video converters (like the X-Neo1 for the Neo-Geo). I think the video quality is a lot better with a mod as opposed to a converter.

Originally posted by OmegaFlareX
Since pretty much all of the older systems can (or be made to) output RGB, would it be possible to make component cables for them? I remember reading somewhere that component video is a form of RGB, and it gave me this idea. If so, once I get my new TV with component-in, I'll be placing a cable order with you if you're willing to make them.

Component video isn't really RGB at all - it's kind of a more refined form of S-Video. It's possible to build converters between the two, however.

I haven't tried building one yet, though. Right now, I can't help you out there Commercially produced converters are available, but the cheapest I've seen them is around $300 or so.

- Matt

[Werewolf]

How about composite to s-video converters, they are even built into some receivers now. I've never seen them in action though, does anyone know if they look any good?

[Matt]

Originally posted by Werewolf
How about composite to s-video converters, they are even built into some receivers now. I've never seen them in action though, does anyone know if they look any good?

Those wouldn't help out much. Once S-Video is converted to composite, the damage is already done. The only time you'd see a benefit would be if the converter has a better quality decoder than the TV you're using it on.

- Matt