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Playstation/Gaming Discussions => PS3 Discussion => Topic started by: on June 06, 2001, 09:18:42 AM
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I need some help with hooking up a PS2 to a LCD screen. I have a 4 wire RGB (R, G, B, Sync) that I want to hook up to my PS2. I would like to directly wire it if possible and not use a converter box from composite to RGB. I\'ve found a way to do it for the PS1 but don\'t know if it would apply to the PS2. http://www.absolute-playstation.com/api_faqs/faqrgb.htm
Thanks in advance
Henry
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The PS2 has the same Multi-AV port like the PSone so I THINK there will be no problems. (But I am not 100% sure)
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Henry: If you find a method that works for the PS2, please post your instructions and results. I\'m very interested!
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I\'ll try to keep everyone here updated, I would rather not take the PS2 apart without some confirmation that the Sony IC video chip actually does send out RGB sync. If someone knows of an easier way to get the RGB sync without taking it apart it would be great. If I can\'t find out then I will take it apart and try to IC chip method.
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I don\'t understand what the site is talking about.
What the heck is IC Video Chip Pin and it would be nice to post a picture or go into more detail. Because I wanted to try to hook up my psx to my computer monitor too but i don\'t understand. What does PCB stand for anyway? Thanks if you can explain it.:D
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Well the best way I can explain it is that the IC (Integrated Circuit) is the LM1881N circuit board. The LM1881N extracts and seperates the sync signal from the composite signal from the A/V output of the PS1. PCB stands for Perforated Circuit Board the green board that all the circuits are soldered to. What I am trying to do is kinda more specific to LCD monitors, I am trying to hook up my PS2 to my factory navigation system in my car. I can get signal from the PS2 A/V output with a componant cable but the video doesn\'t sync up and gets ummm don\'t want to use too technical of a word but squiggly seems to fit. What the website I posted before says is that the Sony IC chip on the PCB has RGB Sync on pin #10. I don\'t know if that is the same for PS2 as that page is for PS1. Sorry for this long drawn out post but I am really going nuts here, I can\'t find a LM1881N board local at all. Check out this webpage for a more concise description:
http://www.gamesx.com/avpinouts/psxav.htm
Henry
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Just took apart my PS2 and I can positively say that the PS2 is completely utterly different from the PS1 internally, I know it should have been obvious but there is no circuitry or chips similar to the PS1. So much for the idea of soldering directly to the board for the RGB sync, I will continue poking about with sharp objects in my PS2 for the RGB sync and will keep everyone updated.
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Henry seems to be pretty smart but sorry, I thought you were talking about VGA monitor, didn\'t know you meant LCD monitor. Anyway, Henry, do you know a way to hook up psx to a VGA monitor? Thanks.
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I don\'t really know how to make the PS2 work with a VGA monitor other than using an external decoder. I don\'t think that the RGB will work since if I try to use the RGB with a DVD the screen turns green. Kinda sucks but oh well if anyone has any better ideas let me know.
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I wouldn\'t think doing VGA output would require any exotic attachments or anything since the Linux kit allows VGA output with a simple cable. Of course, it only works with the Linux disc since it\'s the only software written to use it.
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A lot of these RGBs place a sync signal on the green wire. You may want to try to y off of that for sync.