AES Serial - Connection Used

TrueTrials · Nov 27, 2004

Just wondering what serials peoples AES's are and accordingly what connection do you use to the TV and how would you describe your quality?

Im looking at getting a AES with a serial in the 250,000 range and on the chart (someone around here) it states that "A" grade quality is gained in this range by using a composite, So I've just bought a MK1 Megadrive lead here Sega Mega Drive 1 AV 5 Pin DIN Tv Connector Im hoping this will give a good enough quality but would be intrested to see what other people are using

Cheers Olly

MKL · Nov 27, 2004

You're reading the chart incorrectly: it says that a given signal in a given serial number range is better than the SAME signal in a different range. There's no doubt that RGB is ALWAYS better than composite, no matter the serial. Basically, if you are in Europe and not using an RGB scart cable you're not getting the best out of your console. However if the serial is in the 250,000 range the RGB output will be bad. Luckily it can be corrected with a mod.

TrueTrials · Nov 27, 2004

MKL said:
You're reading the chart incorrectly: it says that a given signal in a given serial number range is better than the SAME signal in a different range. There's no doubt that RGB is ALWAYS better than composite, no matter the serial. Basically, if you are in Europe and not using an RGB scart cable you're not getting the best out of your console. However if the serial is in the 250,000 range the RGB output will be bad. Luckily it can be corrected with a mod.

Well thats a bummer

Phix on here said that the best output I'd get with that serial will be with composite so thats what I bought. Im probably getting 2.0 Bios installed so may just see if the same person can do the RGB mod aswell..

Cheers for the head's up though..

Still would like to see what other people are using

RiotoftheBlood · Nov 27, 2004

147XXX.

S-video.

Fantastic picture - although Component, or RGB may be better, I'm completely satisfied with the picture quality. It looks absolutely outstanding on my 40" Sony Wega XBR, which can upscan the signal to progressive.

norton9478 · Nov 27, 2004

I think a few people have mentioned that the Late model JP systems have better compostite video than RGb...

TrueTrials · Nov 28, 2004

norton9478 said:
I think a few people have mentioned that the Late model JP systems have better compostite video than RGB...

Thats what I wanted to hear

TrueTrials · Dec 1, 2004

Got the AES today.. Picture looks fine with the standard AES white/yellow cable

With the item I bought (above) will it output sound from both speakers or still just one?

Cheers Olly

Neo Ash · Dec 1, 2004

TrueTrials said:
Got the AES today.. Picture looks fine with the standard AES white/yellow cable

With the item I bought (above) will it output sound from both speakers or still just one?

Cheers Olly

The sound will be mono. If you want stereo sound you can do a couple of things to achieve it.
1) Have the stereo mod installed
2) Run a cable from the headphone jack to your TV.....this is the cheap way to do it.

TrueTrials · Dec 3, 2004

Neo Ash said:
The sound will be mono. If you want stereo sound you can do a couple of things to achieve it.

Well I got the cable and today and tried it out and... It works!

Sound is coming from both speakers and the picture quality is minted

I played on my new copy of Ghost Pilots great fun for £17! :mr_t:

daybona · Dec 3, 2004

56,XXX Jap. I have it connected with an RGB cable to an XRGB2 Plus which upscans the signal to VGA.

The picture is the best you can get out of an AES.

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