namastebuzz
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Hi All
I've been unable to connect either my N64 or GC to my Optoma HD80 projector.
I have dedicated S-video leads for each console which both work fine when connected to a Panasonic plasma. However, when either is connected directly to the S-video input of the projector the PJ detects no signal and there is no picture. Likewise, when I connect the Nintendos to my Yamaha DSP-A1 amp and then feed the S-video signal on to the PJ - still nothing.
The PJ inputs all function because my Dreamcast runs fine on S-video either directly into the PJ or through the amp, as do other S-video sources.
In a chat with a techie at Optoma he suggested that S-video was sent in a system of pulses and if the frequency of the pulses didn't match what the PJ was expecting then that may cause the problem. He suggested trying different leads but I've spent loads on various leads already and am loathe to splash out more.
In digging around the web there seem to be issues with newer PJs for connecting N64s. (mine ran fine on previous PJs).
One solution I thought of would be a video to VGA converter box such as PC Laptop AV CVBS RCA Composite S Video to VGA Monitor Converter Switch Box | eBay
which would convert the S-video to VGA output for the PJ. However, I've read that these things don't like progressive and so can cause problems. THe N64 puts out 288P or 576i AFAIK but you have no control over which. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Any suggestions will be much appreciated.
I've been unable to connect either my N64 or GC to my Optoma HD80 projector.
I have dedicated S-video leads for each console which both work fine when connected to a Panasonic plasma. However, when either is connected directly to the S-video input of the projector the PJ detects no signal and there is no picture. Likewise, when I connect the Nintendos to my Yamaha DSP-A1 amp and then feed the S-video signal on to the PJ - still nothing.
The PJ inputs all function because my Dreamcast runs fine on S-video either directly into the PJ or through the amp, as do other S-video sources.
In a chat with a techie at Optoma he suggested that S-video was sent in a system of pulses and if the frequency of the pulses didn't match what the PJ was expecting then that may cause the problem. He suggested trying different leads but I've spent loads on various leads already and am loathe to splash out more.
In digging around the web there seem to be issues with newer PJs for connecting N64s. (mine ran fine on previous PJs).
One solution I thought of would be a video to VGA converter box such as PC Laptop AV CVBS RCA Composite S Video to VGA Monitor Converter Switch Box | eBay
which would convert the S-video to VGA output for the PJ. However, I've read that these things don't like progressive and so can cause problems. THe N64 puts out 288P or 576i AFAIK but you have no control over which. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Any suggestions will be much appreciated.
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