Author Topic: 240p Test Suite  (Read 234 times)

June 12, 2015, 08:08:17 AM
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SegaNomadman

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How did I not hear about this thing! This is great for all the TV testing I'll ever need!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUdfPdM1mw0
What do you guys think?
To be this good it takes AGES!

June 12, 2015, 11:06:27 AM
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segamer

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Seems extreme. I use scart cables and an HDMI converter for my HD TV sets and scart to component for my CRT TV. The pictures looks great. I don't think I need a program to measure how perfect it is. I suppose if you feel like you're seeing imperfections, it can confirm it for you.

June 12, 2015, 12:53:10 PM
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I think this is a case of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." If your tv looks fine to you, then great. But if I buy a tv and something feels off, it wouldn't hurt to run these tests.

June 12, 2015, 02:37:51 PM
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Thats what I plan on using this for. I plan to buy a new crt (old one's on the fritz) and then use this to test it if it feels off. Also I just felt like getting this out there to all of those people who need it.
To be this good it takes AGES!

June 12, 2015, 02:57:54 PM
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I use a Scart to Component converter for my Genesis.  When I first got it I tried fooling around with the color knobs inside the converter, and I got it set up pretty good, but there still some color bleeding - especially bright reds.  Eventually I stopped trying to adjust it anymore, and I think it looks pretty good.  Maybe I'll use this program to fine tune my TV a little more since I have an Everdrive.

However, I did notice that when I compared games from the Genesis to the same games on Saturn compilations, the Saturn (via S-video) looked much better.  I don't know if the Saturn somehow enhances the colors, but the Genesis cartridges looked noticeably inferior to the Saturn when I had them playing together.  I use a switchbox to connect my systems, so I simply ran the Genesis and Saturn at the same time and kept switching back and forth for comparison.  Castle of Illusion seemed to have the most noticeable improvement when played on the Saturn.