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Hooking up consoles
Aton7:
I just found this monitor on Craigslist near me, does anyone recognize it or its connections? Google hasn't helped much and I want to make sure it will work for RGB gaming before I inquire further with the guy. Here's the listing
This item is a Sony 32" Trinitron Color Video Monitor. Has mutiple remote operation options Commercial Grade Sony Monitor Has multiple inputs, remote control and external speakers connectors. External Degauss Control. This was bought new by the US Government and meets thier high quality standards. Can be used as a monitor for multi operations. Dual Remotes. Only $175.00! NO TEXT MESSAGES! Spammers and Robot replys will be deleted from Craigslist.
scarmullet:
Looks like there are several RGB and Y Pb Br connections on the back. I doubt such high grade monitor would have Composite. I would ask to take a look at it, and make a note of the connections on the back with your own eyes.
Azarkhel:
It has composite, svid and RGB. You will need adapter cables to hook it up. I have 3, if the monitor dosnt have any major geometry issues it will look spectacular.
JDavis:
--- Quote from: zygmuray on November 15, 2013, 12:04:21 AM ---Then using this for my SNES, N64, and Gamecube. (hopefully i can find them cheaper)
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/SNES-SUPER-FAMICOM-21-PIN-RGB-SCART-CABLE-JAPAN-NEW-/360784652652?pt=US_Video_Game_Cables_Adapters&hash=item540070e96c&_uhb=1
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IIRC Japanese SCART cables and European SCART cables use totally different output standards (the plug is the same but the pin output and signal stuff is different). The Japanese standard was only used for computer monitors and such, while the European standard was widespread and as such basically all SCART conversion stuff is based on the European standard. So... double check if I'm right (loose memory) because if so you'll need to get the European cables for that setup.
I've recently reconfigured my setup. Partly because I needed more HDMI inputs, partly because my computer monitor was better than my TV, and partly because I wanted the older stuff hooked up to a CRT. Here's what it used to look like:
And here's how it mostly looks now:
Still waiting to get my old CRT back from my sister (may have better hookups than illustrated, was going off memory) and get the new systems. The removed "redundant" systems will be kept in my closet and hooked up to the CRT if needed (ie for zapper games)
(The XBox 360 is one of the older ones without an HDMI output)
Not pictured is the audio side of things, where everything hooked up to the computer monitor is going to a soundbar above my desk (optical cable from the HDMI switcher, RCA cords from the VGA systems and computer), routed in such a way that I also have the option to listen to any of it by headphones.