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Using RetroTINK 2X with CRT monitors or OSSC

In transcoding only mode, the RetroTINK 2X can be used as a generic composite, S-Video and 
Component video to RGB transcoder. No upscaling, line doubling or other processing will be 
applied to the input signal in this mode.

Since the RetroTINK 2X only offers digital output and most legacy 15khz displays only have 
analogue inputs, it may be necessary to use a simple digital to analogue converter. HDMI to VGA 
adapters are readily available, but please be aware that not all models of these converters support 
15khz video. A suitable model that does support 15khz can be purchased at 

https://www.videogameperfection.com/products/hdmi-to-vga-adapter/

Once converted, the signal from RetroTINK 2X can be fed into another scaler or line doubler, such 
as the OSSC, or into a monitor such as a Sony PVM/BVM. For more information on this or for 
recommended settings, please see the Wiki page here:-

http://junkerhq.net/xrgb/index.php?title=RetroTINK2X

 

Summary of Contents for 2X

Page 1: ...oTINK 2X Quick Start Guide This document is copyright ACEL Systems Ltd 2018 All rights reserved worldwide VideoGameperfection com is a trading name of ACEL Systems Ltd Registered in England number 10981211 ...

Page 2: ...Overview 4 RetroTINK 2X output modes 5 Interlace video and the RetroTINK 2X 6 Using RetroTINK 2X with CRT monitors or OSSC 7 Troubleshooting 8 More information 9 Disposing of your RetroTINK 2X 9 Thank you for purchasing the RetroTINK 2X Please take time to read through this short document before you start using the unit Page 2 ...

Page 3: ...ecting to a display or a device Be careful when connecting and disconnecting cables Do not apply excessive force especially to the USB or HDMI output connectors When using MiniHDMI to HDMI adapters be careful not to bend the socket or apply excessive pressure to the connectors Do not expose to moisture Droplets of moisture may contact the PCB and cause a short circuit Never submerge the unit in wa...

Page 4: ...ctor Component S Video and Composite input Connect the appropriate video input to these ports Composite video signals should connect to the yellow composite video connector on the right S Video signals should connect to the black DIN connector Component video signals require three separate signal wires and these connect to the three RCA connectors on the left Input Switch Press this button to cycl...

Page 5: ...OSSC Mode 2 Line Doubling 2x LED on In this mode a 240p signal will be converted to a 480p signal A 480i signal will also be converted to a 480p signal using a simple bob deinterlacing technique Beware of using the RetroTINK 2Xs deinterlacer on sources that display static graphics or text for a long period of time RetroTINK 2Xs deinterlacer produces a constant flickering effect this can cause imag...

Page 6: ...erefore cannot perform sophisticated deinterlacing because it does not have a frame buffer Because of this you may prefer to use the Transcoding Only mode with interlace sources The rule of thumb is if your priority is a good picture use your displays deinterlacer If your priority is reducing input lag let the RetroTINK 2X handle deinterlacing Try to avoid interlace software and modes where possib...

Page 7: ...essary to use a simple digital to analogue converter HDMI to VGA adapters are readily available but please be aware that not all models of these converters support 15khz video A suitable model that does support 15khz can be purchased at https www videogameperfection com products hdmi to vga adapter Once converted the signal from RetroTINK 2X can be fed into another scaler or line doubler such as t...

Page 8: ... selected on HDMI device Select line double mode most HDMI devices do not support 240p via HDMI Image has a vertical flicker shimmer effect Interlace source connected This is a normal side effect of lag free deinterlacing no action is required Picture is black and white Wrong input selected Press input button and select appropriate input RetroTINK 2X resets itself Power supply insufficient Use a d...

Page 9: ... RetroTINK 2X units sold by VideogamePerfection com ACEL Systems come with one years warranty Outside of warranty we can service and repair most faulty units Please consider contacting us before disposing of your RetroTINK 2X even if you no longer want it If you do need to dispose of the unit in most countries you can recycle the unit for free at your local recycling centre To find your nearest ce...

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