Topic: All Output Types Configurable (Read 785 times)

poiygon · « **Reply #225 on:** October 13, 2004, 06:02:00 PM »

Anyway, I stumbled upon this post searching for info on DVI-D output from the XBox. I recently purchased a Sony KD51WS510 projection TV. It has a DVI-D input, and I was hoping to make use of it. Unfortunately, the only way I've been able to think up of is using X2VGA and then a VGA to DVI-D converter. By then, I don't think I'll see much improvement over component. However, I'll keep an eye on this post to see your developements in DVI go. Keep up the good work. It's been a long project and I'd hate to see it stop.

spillage · « **Reply #226 on:** October 14, 2004, 01:01:00 PM »

Converting anything, even Component to DVI-D is expensive and difficult. £300 will buy one here in the UK. My box will ONLY support the 'use' of a DVD-I (25+4 pin) analogue compatible product. The DVI socket will only carry analogue RGBHV @ 31KHz. I am fitting one simply to allow the use of modern PC LCDs that can support DVI-I.

As DLPs and LCDs alike have their panels addressed digitally it would be nice if the XBOX could be made to do so. The video encoders used, from my research, simply don't have the necassary data lines to support a true DVI-D connection.

Converting analogue Component [Y/YPb/YPr] into digital Component [Y/YCb/YCr] will not yield any improvement in actual resolution, but may show a decrease in noise.

spillage · « **Reply #227 on:** October 14, 2004, 01:06:00 PM »

I have managed to put together another 2000 words into my tut (before editting), over the last couple of days.

I know it's taking forever, but I am going as fast as time will allow me.

Work on the 'X' Case has stopped as I am waiting a week or so for the acid etch to fully cure on the aluminium before I begin the top coats. However a quick project is now underway and I will write a very quick tut on how to create your own ServaTele. I have taken a stock 14" Sony TV and installed into the cabinet a complete XBOX along with a pair of stock 10Gb HDD. My LAN parties usually concentrate on Halo, PGR2, TOCA 2, GR1&2 and RB63 1&2 so I only need a small ammount of storage. Two HDDs are being used for one reason. I have them already, I was given a dead, now working XBOX, and the TV was free as well. The only cost to me really is time.

More as it happens.

sandman1687 · « **Reply #228 on:** October 14, 2004, 01:54:00 PM »

edit: double post, sorry

spillage · « **Reply #229 on:** October 15, 2004, 11:22:00 AM »

Completed tut, I would be so lucky. No sure where you got that idea my friend but it ain't finished - sorry. I never use AIM or MSN so PM me questions and I will PM or email you answers.

poiygon · « **Reply #230 on:** October 15, 2004, 01:07:00 PM »

Yeah, I was pretty sure that the XBox doesn't have a digital output. I had thought you were able to do something to the x2vga. Any hoot, keep up the good work. I can't wait to see your completed project.

spillage · « **Reply #231 on:** October 15, 2004, 01:18:00 PM »

I see, the X2VGA is simply a format convertor or transcoder. It does nothing more than convert Component into RGBHV or RGBCs. The GPU and the video encoder are linked digitally but not ina format that can be o/p as DVI-D. I believe that the two communicate using RGBHV @ 4:4:4, ie uncompressed digital video.

spillage · « **Reply #232 on:** February 06, 2005, 05:50:00 AM »

Ok this is not a bump but news on the 'X' Case.

I have been spending a lot of time doing other things recently for other people. I have been working on projects for other people and not had the time to allocate to my own project. The 'X' Case is still a go and will happen. I have almost finished my latest batch of jobs and will return to it asap. I want it done because I want to use it. Sorry to those who have been kind enough to pay attention to my work.

One new idea I have had for it is to install a top mount Ericsson mobile phone charger in the lid. The phone would sit as if on a desktop mounted unit.

speedy_g · « **Reply #233 on:** February 23, 2005, 05:05:00 PM »

WiFiSpy · « **Reply #234 on:** February 26, 2005, 03:22:00 PM »

is it possible to output component 480p at the same time as Svideo or composite?? im trying to find a way to record game play(480i) while playing on my HDTV in 480P

thx

spillage · « **Reply #235 on:** February 26, 2005, 04:36:00 PM »

Thanks speedy_g, yup I am alive and well now, thankfully. I have actually started work on the case again. I spent 20mins or so starring into space thinking of away around a problem. I haven't solved it yet but I am working on it.

YUV at the same time. No sorry. This is simply because the pins used to o/p YUV clash with some of the pins needed for 'S' Video. Take a look at JaredC01's diagram and you will see what I mean. Pins 17 and 19 are used for RED. I am not sure if you can have composite at the same time without checking, which sadly I can't do because my box is not in a fit state to test it.

phrozenfeonix · « **Reply #236 on:** February 26, 2005, 06:37:00 PM »

hey all, i was looking a few pages back, about all the VGA circuits, etc. and someone recently mentioned buying an x2vga, don't.
VDigi Electronicshappens to have a VERY nice VGA adaptor, it comes with the xbox cables, and even costs less than an x2vga. plus the x2vga doesn't let you hook up other composite devices. only downside (for some) to the vdigi is that you need a paypal account.
shipping is secure, takes about 5-10 days to ship it from hong kong to canda, and after shipping, etc., it came to just over 100cdn!

spillage · « **Reply #237 on:** February 27, 2005, 02:09:00 PM »

That unit appears to do more or less exactly what an X2VGA does. It simply converts progressive Component to progressive RGB ie VGA. The X2VGA is a capable unit and should not be overlooked because this one appears cheaper. They both offer benefits.

phrozenfeonix · « **Reply #238 on:** April 12, 2005, 10:43:00 PM »

figured i'd check in on this thread.

a reason i say go the v-digi route, is that the v-digi can be used for other component devices as well. and the x-case looks stunning spillage, absolutely amazing

spillage · « **Reply #239 on:** April 13, 2005, 05:24:00 AM »

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