Re: Video Converter

[andrew.s.kochera@gmail.com]

On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 11:40:54 AM UTC-5, andrew.s...@gmail.com wrote:
> On Monday, July 16, 2012 1:02:29 PM UTC-5, andrew.s...@gmail.com wrote:
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> > I have tried two composite to vga converters.  
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> > One is a generic that successfully converts to monochrome, but loses the color signal.  It's hard to describe here... if I get my act together, I will post some photos next weekend of how it looks and operates.  It does successfully give color on an Atari 2600 modern reproduction.
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> > The other is the MyGica Gamebox HD.  I returned one and got another, but no improvement.  Tried all the settings -- no deal.  On NTSC setting the screen freezes, on other settings (what the heck) you get crazy shadowing and green bands across the screen.  It also did not work on a modern reproduction of the old Atari 2600.  It did work for a TV box though.
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> > I have a third variety on order... I'm crazy determined.
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> Most recent order cancelled by seller.  He tested the unit for me before shipping, and found it didn't work.  Vexing.  The search continues.  In the meantime, I saw this (link came from an old usenet post):
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> http://user.xmission.com/~egan/vgatests/
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> ... but haven't found this box for sale anywhere...

Okay, I finally posted my experience with 3 inexpensive converters here:

http://youtu.be/GM9pXpqovpk

I welcome any comments.