3DO TV leads - best option?
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3DO TV leads - best option?
Bought myself a nice new unit and everything just for my 3DOs so they're taking pride of place in my living room, but the RF lead I got with them is producing slight wavy lines on the screen. Not all that noticeable most of the time unless the picture is static (eg. memory management screen), but I'm a perfectionist when it comes to these so I tried out a few other RF leads I have.
(It's probably something only I would notice, but still!)
They're all producing the same result with both the FZ-1 and the FZ-10 so the problem might lie with my TV's RF socket.
Looking at the rear of the machines we've got the yellow/red/white sockets (which my TV has corresponding versions of obviously) and the S-Video socket. In your opinion, what is my best choice for getting the best picture possible?
Thanks in advance for any help people!
(It's probably something only I would notice, but still!)
They're all producing the same result with both the FZ-1 and the FZ-10 so the problem might lie with my TV's RF socket.
Looking at the rear of the machines we've got the yellow/red/white sockets (which my TV has corresponding versions of obviously) and the S-Video socket. In your opinion, what is my best choice for getting the best picture possible?
Thanks in advance for any help people!
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some of my mod links
RGB link, I have some pcbs left
http://www.cdinteractive.co.uk/3do/foru ... hlight=rgb
digital audio mod
http://3do.cdinteractive.co.uk/viewtopi ... ce5411a0df
RGB link, I have some pcbs left
http://www.cdinteractive.co.uk/3do/foru ... hlight=rgb
digital audio mod
http://3do.cdinteractive.co.uk/viewtopi ... ce5411a0df
RF is lower quality than component because there is some bleed between the audio and video. S-video is slightly better because not only is the video handled discretely, but the color and intensity are separated. In my experience, the difference between component and s-video is noticeable (barely) when I move up to the screen and flip back and forth between signals, but not really when I'm sitting back on the couch.
If your TV has s-video in, you might as well grab a cable. Here's one for a dollar (can't vouch for the seller): http://cgi.ebay.com/1-2M-4-PIN-S-VIDEO- ... 4cf6ece26f
If your TV has s-video in, you might as well grab a cable. Here's one for a dollar (can't vouch for the seller): http://cgi.ebay.com/1-2M-4-PIN-S-VIDEO- ... 4cf6ece26f
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Wow thanks everyone for all your help! Don't think I want to mod these 3DOs, maybe if I buy some more in the future but I've never done anything like that before and don't wana screw it up.
But... I think the S-Video cables are the way to go. Thanks for the link but he doesn't supply outside the US unfortunately. So I had a look on eBay here in the UK and I searched for Belkin. This is what I found (let me know if this link doesn't work and I'll post a pic):
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Belkin-PureAV-Bla ... 2a059aa68f
This lead sounds like exactly what I'm looking for, and seems top quality at a brilliant price. What do you guys - the experts - think?
And if I get this, all I need then is the normal composite leads for the L and R audio right?
But... I think the S-Video cables are the way to go. Thanks for the link but he doesn't supply outside the US unfortunately. So I had a look on eBay here in the UK and I searched for Belkin. This is what I found (let me know if this link doesn't work and I'll post a pic):
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Belkin-PureAV-Bla ... 2a059aa68f
This lead sounds like exactly what I'm looking for, and seems top quality at a brilliant price. What do you guys - the experts - think?
And if I get this, all I need then is the normal composite leads for the L and R audio right?
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I'm guessing that "true 75-Ohm impedance" is a good thing then lol! Please be patient with me, new to all this lol!3DO Experience wrote:It sounds good to me! It's always nice when they list the impedance. Yes you only need regular stereo cables for the audio.
Hmm... never thought of that... wouldn't mind finding out more about screen grabbing for the 3DO!3DOKid wrote:I use S-Video. It is a little sharper. Particularly if you are going to use a screen grabber.
Brilliant! I'm off work for 10 days from Friday and have been working so much I haven't been able to get fully stuck into my "new" 3DOs, can't wait now! Thanks everyone!prabmire wrote:That belkin lead oyu linked is the one i bought and from the same seller! very good lead, and its the real deal and genuine
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I got my S-video and stereo audio leads today belive it or not! Only 2 days after I ordered it! The picture is superb and the sound unbelievable out of my TV (it's a 7.5 year old JVC 28" with a brill woofer!) and I'm all ready for a 10-day 3DO holiday from work.
Just wanted to say thanks for everyone's help, was at a complete loss at the start of this!
Just wanted to say thanks for everyone's help, was at a complete loss at the start of this!
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Thanks Trev, I will do! Have spent yesterday and today catching up with family and some friends (and that amazing Doctor Who tonight!!) and have done quite a bit of reading of the 3DO Magazine Gold edition, I've got really sucked into it! But now I'm all ready to settle down, and to be honest I think Pebble Beach is going to be the first. Might be a strange choice but I had it as a teen and loved it and the nostalgia is calling...!
Nostalgia is quite powerful. I've bought a number of games that are admittedly not that great, but I still love them because of memories from my youth.
If you like Pebble Beach, be sure to check out Wailea & Wicked 18 ... they share the same engine.
If you like Pebble Beach, be sure to check out Wailea & Wicked 18 ... they share the same engine.
Most wanted - Eye of Typhoon, 3DO Magazines issues #14 & #15, Pro Stadium, Defcon 5
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An s-video cable is an s-video cable. There is nothing special about one. If its a decent one, itll be the same as the next decent one you see.
Its copper wire, and there is nothing special about it, so dont go blowing a shitload on any "brand name" cable thinking youll get a better picture, cause youll get the same picture soldering the 3 connections to 3 metal coat hangers and using them to carry the signal.
Depends alot on the size and quality of your display as to how much difference itll make, if the set is adjusted properly and its a good quality unit, the difference will be quite a bit clearer and sharper with s-video.
If youre not noticing a decent improvement over composite video when you step up to S, you may need to look into doing a full setup of the magnetics on your picture tube to get the beam focus back to where it should be and also looking at testing and replacing a few capacitors in the set. Especially if your TV is aparently a "Good" TV....
Its copper wire, and there is nothing special about it, so dont go blowing a shitload on any "brand name" cable thinking youll get a better picture, cause youll get the same picture soldering the 3 connections to 3 metal coat hangers and using them to carry the signal.
Depends alot on the size and quality of your display as to how much difference itll make, if the set is adjusted properly and its a good quality unit, the difference will be quite a bit clearer and sharper with s-video.
If youre not noticing a decent improvement over composite video when you step up to S, you may need to look into doing a full setup of the magnetics on your picture tube to get the beam focus back to where it should be and also looking at testing and replacing a few capacitors in the set. Especially if your TV is aparently a "Good" TV....
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