[Geise]

Hi all. I've been looking for a video converter that can take an analog component signal of 480i and convert it to 480p, and then output it through a vga connector (rgbhv?). So far I've found plenty of transcoder boxes that will convert a progressive hd component signal to a vga signal, but none of them could convert a 480i signal to 480p (which is important to me). I also found one item that would supposedly convert 480i to 480p, but s-video was the best input it had (unacceptable for me

) Sorry if this isn't about audio, but I thought it would be best to ask here since many people here have a good knowledge of converters and the like.

 

[drminky]

I'm not up on converter boxes, but freely available software such as virtualdub and the like can de-interlace video streams..won't be realtime tho, so don't know if that helps.

besides that, you should maybe consider video editing/capture cards, depending on what you are doing..

why is it that you want to covert video to vga at a better quality than s-video, anyway? Sounds strange...esp as the diferrent gammas/colour spaces are gonna mess up the vga display of the video signal anyway...

 

[stevesurf]

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Originally Posted by Geise Hi all. I've been looking for a video converter that can take an analog component signal of 480i and convert it to 480p, and then output it through a vga connector (rgbhv?).

I do believe Extron has this (VERY expensive

) www.extron.com

 

[Geise]

The reason I want to use component is because I want to pretty much use my monitor as sort of an alternative to an hdtv which will also have the adjustability of a monitor. It's a very nice, sizeable monitor, and it has two vga inputs. However, if I'm gonna spend a bunch of cash on a converter box and not be able to display 480i or not be able to use component cables, then what's the point? I might as well buy a pricey hdtv to at least get the full spectrum of connectivity...Also, I'm a real video nut, and I just can't rest at night knowing I'm not using the optimal cable format

drminky, you say that there are capture cards..but I need to be able to use my video cards for hard core gaming

I know ATI has those all in wonder cards, but I heard they don't give real time response due to some sort of delay (real time is crucial as I will be using the extra connectivity for my ps2 among other consoles). Sorry if I'm so stubborn, but the search for the perfect video solution is an addiction for me..

I may just have to bite the bullet and buy a plasma when they become more developed and cheaper. (LCDs are just yuck, and there aren't really any decent hd-crts worth looking at)

 

[Mr.Radar]

480i is NTSC quality. You may as well just use a really good looking TV with a component video input instead of a monitor.

 

[Geise]

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Originally Posted by Mr.Radar 480i is NTSC quality. You may as well just use a really good looking TV with a component video input instead of a monitor.

That's the problem, TVs like that are way out of my price range, and I already have a monitor. *btw, it doesn't matter now. I just bought an Avermedia tvbox 9, so I'll see what this thing's all about. I may very well have to settle for s-video, unless someone can convince monitor manufacturers that high-def connectivity in a pc monitor would sell like hotcakes

Perhaps a possible investment opportunity...

 

[lan]

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