Anthony1
09-08-08, 03:19 PM
Ok, I know this is a really out of left field request. Basically, I'm trying to find a 4:3 projector, preferably DLP, that can sync with a video device that outputs an analog RGB video signal with a 15kHz horizontal scanning rate. I think it's 15.75 kHz to be exact.
Now, I'm sure you must be wondering... WHY? Well, I have a modern day projector, it's a Optoma HD7100, that I use with Blu Ray movies, and HDTV content and PS3 and Xbox 360 games, etc, etc. Heck, I have a dedicated theater room with a 2:35:1 superwide screen, the whole ball of wax. The reason I'm looking for a 4:3 projector that can accept analog rgb with a 15kHz scanning rate, is because I also have a love for old school video games. Alot of older video game systems are capable of RGB output. The RGB output is vastly superior to composite video or S-Video, and even slightly better than component. The problem is, very few displays can sync with 15 kHz.
Alot of projectors from Europe have Scart connectors, and usually the European Scart input is basically the equivalent of analog RGB at 15 kHz, so I'm pretty sure if I can find a 4:3 projector with a Scart input, I'll be golden. Problem is, I'm not absolutely sure, and I would hate to buy a used projector off Ebay or something to only find out that it doesn't actually do what I want it to do.
Why 4:3 ?
Simple. That's the correct aspect ratio for all video games prior to the PS2 and Xbox 1 era (in fact the vast majority of PS2 and Xbox 1 games are also 4:3). It's not really until you get to the Xbox 360 and PS3 era that you really get into games with a 16:9 ratio. I know I could get a 16:9 projector, and just use it's 4:3 mode, but I'm pretty sure that defeats the purpose, right?
Anyways, I'm not looking to spend much money. I'm thinking that since the world is going widescreen, nobody really wants a 4:3 projector anymore. Also, I don't need one with resolution better than 640 x 480, because none of these old gaming systems do resolutions that high anyways. So basically, if I had a 4:3 DLP projector with 800 x 600 resolution or even 640 x 480 resolution, I would be perfectly fine. The main thing is, it needs to be able to sync with analog 15kHz rgb, and have some type of RGB input. Anybody have any ideas?
Now, I'm sure you must be wondering... WHY? Well, I have a modern day projector, it's a Optoma HD7100, that I use with Blu Ray movies, and HDTV content and PS3 and Xbox 360 games, etc, etc. Heck, I have a dedicated theater room with a 2:35:1 superwide screen, the whole ball of wax. The reason I'm looking for a 4:3 projector that can accept analog rgb with a 15kHz scanning rate, is because I also have a love for old school video games. Alot of older video game systems are capable of RGB output. The RGB output is vastly superior to composite video or S-Video, and even slightly better than component. The problem is, very few displays can sync with 15 kHz.
Alot of projectors from Europe have Scart connectors, and usually the European Scart input is basically the equivalent of analog RGB at 15 kHz, so I'm pretty sure if I can find a 4:3 projector with a Scart input, I'll be golden. Problem is, I'm not absolutely sure, and I would hate to buy a used projector off Ebay or something to only find out that it doesn't actually do what I want it to do.
Why 4:3 ?
Simple. That's the correct aspect ratio for all video games prior to the PS2 and Xbox 1 era (in fact the vast majority of PS2 and Xbox 1 games are also 4:3). It's not really until you get to the Xbox 360 and PS3 era that you really get into games with a 16:9 ratio. I know I could get a 16:9 projector, and just use it's 4:3 mode, but I'm pretty sure that defeats the purpose, right?
Anyways, I'm not looking to spend much money. I'm thinking that since the world is going widescreen, nobody really wants a 4:3 projector anymore. Also, I don't need one with resolution better than 640 x 480, because none of these old gaming systems do resolutions that high anyways. So basically, if I had a 4:3 DLP projector with 800 x 600 resolution or even 640 x 480 resolution, I would be perfectly fine. The main thing is, it needs to be able to sync with analog 15kHz rgb, and have some type of RGB input. Anybody have any ideas?