bought a Dreamcast, yesterday.

08-07-2002, 7:14 PM

Hi, folks.

I've bought a 2nd hand DreamCast to play Shenmue.
Anyway, a RGB scart cable came with the unit, and this is what causing a problem.

I've got Playstation2, GameCube, XBOX, N64, and DreamCast, and these guys share an RGB input of my TV via Quattro+ (RGB switching box).

When I connect the DC to the Quattrto+, there's a green/yellow cast on pictures. (This is very noticible, as if Y/Pb/Pr-component video signal is being input to RGB.)
The tricky part is that if I connect the DC directly to my TV's RGB input, the green/yellow problem's gone.

Can anyone see what the problem might be ??

BTW, is there a such thing as component video cable for DreamCast ??
If there's one, I'd love to buy one to use it on my front projector.

Thanks.

museumsteve · 08-07-2002, 9:43 PM

no component for DC but the VGA quality is amazing if you can find a VGA adaptor..

Sorry I can't help with your problem, hope you sort it though..

hulkhead · 09-07-2002, 1:58 PM

well done for buying a DC - still the best console with the best arcade games available.

10-07-2002, 12:14 PM

Completely agree TVDUDE, wouldn't part with mine.

10-07-2002, 1:22 PM

Intesting as Carphone ware house are giving them away with new contracts on Vodafone.

Spike

ashearer · 10-07-2002, 5:16 PM

Had exactly the same problem playing my DC through the Quattro+. In fact, occasionally the screen would go almost completely green and be unplayable. It was fine when connected directly to the TV though. In the end I bought an S-Video lead for the DC.

10-07-2002, 6:24 PM

Thanks for the inputs, folks.

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Had exactly the same problem playing my DC through the Quattro+. In fact, occasionally the screen would go almost completely green and be unplayable. It was fine when connected directly to the TV though. In the end I bought an S-Video lead for the DC.

That explained everything.

I'll get a S-Video cable.
Thanks.

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no component for DC but the VGA quality is amazing if you can find a VGA adaptor..

Sorry I can't help with your problem, hope you sort it though..

Oh, good!! VGA Adaptor.
My front projector accepts VGA(RGBVH) as well. I'll order one from Lan-Kwei.

MartinImber · 11-07-2002, 9:58 AM

Our Dreamcast (wifes really) is routed RGB through the DVD player to Scart 1

13-07-2002, 6:20 AM

I got my Dreamcast out of retirement about 4 months and it packed up 2 weeks ago.

I'm top of the list in Gamestation in Sutton when a second hand one comes in. I brought Virtua Tennis 2 and it wasn't a patch on the original.

CodeThief · 20-07-2002, 5:50 PM

RE: DC VGA cable

I have one and please bear in mind that only certain games can be displayed in VGA (60hz). But PSO does look fantastic

Dave

08-07-2002, 7:14 PM	#1
zcaps57 Guest Posts: n/a	bought a Dreamcast, yesterday. Advertisement Want to Advertise? Hi, folks. I've bought a 2nd hand DreamCast to play Shenmue. Anyway, a RGB scart cable came with the unit, and this is what causing a problem. I've got Playstation2, GameCube, XBOX, N64, and DreamCast, and these guys share an RGB input of my TV via Quattro+ (RGB switching box). When I connect the DC to the Quattrto+, there's a green/yellow cast on pictures. (This is very noticible, as if Y/Pb/Pr-component video signal is being input to RGB.) The tricky part is that if I connect the DC directly to my TV's RGB input, the green/yellow problem's gone. Can anyone see what the problem might be ?? BTW, is there a such thing as component video cable for DreamCast ?? If there's one, I'd love to buy one to use it on my front projector. Thanks.
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allyh82 Guest Posts: n/a	Completely agree TVDUDE, wouldn't part with mine.
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10-07-2002, 1:22 PM	#5
spikeyboyo Guest Posts: n/a	Intesting as Carphone ware house are giving them away with new contracts on Vodafone. Spike
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13-07-2002, 6:20 AM	#9
Family Guy Guest Posts: n/a	I got my Dreamcast out of retirement about 4 months and it packed up 2 weeks ago. I'm top of the list in Gamestation in Sutton when a second hand one comes in. I brought Virtua Tennis 2 and it wasn't a patch on the original.
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