Retro Gaming on CRT TV

[DeanoGamer]

Hi Guys!! I was hoping to get some advice on a topic that I have been struggling with.......

A few years ago on my old PC I had a graphics card that had a S-Video out on it, This enabled me to buy a special S-Video - RGB Scart cable to hook up to my old CRT TV (It had to be a special scart lead because otherwise I was getting a black and white picture) So I purchased this special cable from the USA

It was a fantastic setup because as we all know, Retro games look their BEST when played on an old-style television!! and I had all my emulators running without the need of filters like "Super 2?SaI" etc

Anyway, here I am years later with a much better PC and modern graphics card, however the card doesnt have an S-Video out! So I was wondering what if this can still be done? and what cables/gear I need to buy to hook up my DVI out on my graphics card to my old CRT TV?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks

[ulaoulao]

Well its all the same really you just need to adapt hdmi to what ever you like. Just search ebay for what you like or go to a local wall mart or radio shack.

[DeanoGamer]

Thanks for the reply!

My graphics card has two DVI outs, so do I just need a DVI out to Scart?

[ulaoulao]

yeah just put it one or the other.

[Hectic]

Hmmm. I didn't think it was so straightforward. For the TV to accept a PC signal, you have to convert the video output to 15khz down from 31khz. Most LCD displays can switch automatically, whereas most CRTs can't. You can get device drivers which will output at 15khz, but if memory serves me correctly, they are hacked AMD drivers only (and flakey at that).

Without some form of software to convert your signal, I think you will get sync problems.

edit: see here: http://members.optusnet.com.au/eviltim/scart.htm

[ulaoulao]

I didn't think it was so straightforward. For the TV to accept a PC signal, you have to convert the video output to 15khz down from 31khz. what did you think that box is for?
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/S-Video-Composite-RCA-to-HDMI-Converter-AV-Adapter-R-L-Audio-1080P-Scaler-/00/s/NTAwWDUwMA==/z/dAwAAOxy9bxRzgI3/$T2eC16FHJFoE9nh6n!6FBRzgI3Bsyg~~60_35.JPG

[Hectic]

Ah, now one of those will of course do the necessary conversion. I misunderstood where the thread was heading. You can buy DVI to scart cables, but I wasn't sure the OP was aware it wasn't quite that simple,

[DeanoGamer]

Hey guys! Thanks for the replies!! I bought one of these cables (you'll have to enter the w w w bit) ebay.co.uk/itm/200794554145?var=500078071194&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Anyway, I was most upset that it didnt work! All I get is flickering! I tried all different resolutions as well as making sure I kept the refresh rate at 50hz (Im in UK)

So I just wondered if that box above that you sent will do the trick?

[DeanoGamer]

Hey guys! was just checking out that box! But it seems like its for converting a S-Video signal to HDMI??........ but what I am trying to do is hook up the second DVI output on my graphics card to my old CRT tv (Scart in)

[ulaoulao]

Your url didnt work but yes as Hectic pointed out you need more then a cable. Also looks like you are right I had that backwards
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HDMI-to-HDMI-Composite-3-RCA-CVBS-S-Video-Audio-Converter-Adapter-1080p-720P-/350849945437?pt=US_Video_Cables_Adapters&hash=item51b0494f5d
My point maybe was vague, though I just meant this sort of stuff exists. You just need to read the description to make sure its going to do the job.

[DeanoGamer]

Thanks ulaoulao! So just to confirm, what is it that I need to get exactly? A converter box?

[ulaoulao]

key words would be hdmi to rca or s-video converter. Yes if its not in a box chances are it wont work.

[DeanoGamer]

Thanks ulaoulao! So just to clarify, what is it exactly that I need? a converter box?

[ulaoulao]

LOL you just asked that? If you still confused look for what you need based on my keywords and if you are not sure post a link here.

[Hectic]

Snip - ignore.

[DeanoGamer]

Oops sorry! I didnt realise it posted!........ I just did a search and found some boxes that convert hdmi to analogue, but cant seem to find any that convert DVI to analogue! So I am guessing I will need an adapter to turn the DVD into HDMI so that it can THEN run through the box?

[ulaoulao]

yeah they are the same thing really. You just need an adapter for that.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DVI-D-Male-24-1-pin-to-HDMI-Female-19-pin-Adapter-Gold-Plated-ADVID1-HM2-/290840138925?pt=US_Video_Cables_Adapters&hash=item43b76c54ad

There are a few dvi to analogs but they are pricy.

[stubby42642]

i baught one fo those cords too, didnt work for me either. but i did find a converter on ebay that does the trick. its a VGA to RCA conversion kit. costed me like 15bux.

[stubby42642]

the one i actually ended up with that works, its a VGA to RCA converter. it works perfectly for me.