[Nick_NG66]

Hi. A bit late reaction from me!

Thanks for answering my question. Are there any downsides on using a PS2 with a RGB scart connection?

[Nick_NG66]

I have tinkered with the settings and now I am getting good results. Not sure how I can post a screenshot here?

Sample 2x does work, but the difference between on or off is minor but noticable. Had to look closer to see the difference. The picture does look better with the setting on.

Anyway, I think I have adjusted the settings on my ossc optimal for my PS2.

Connected my PS2 by the way through my Marantz SR6014 surround receiver and this receiver upscales the picture. That is the big difference between the ossc and a upscaler I know discovered. Upscaling the picture does look better on my 4K TV, but the picture on my Viewsonic monitor also does look good now after tinkering with the settings on the ossc.

I accidentally changed the ossc osd menu to simple by the way. How do I get it back to normal?

[Nick_NG66]

Hi,

I don’t see any difference between upsample 2x on or off. What does it do? Should I see a big difference between on or off?

Scanlines on is ugly. I think the distance between the scanlines is to big and the lines are also to thick.

When I adjust h.active from 720 to 704 the image shifts to the right on my monitor. I don’t see any difference in picture quality.

I have a 22″ Viewsonic VG2239smh VA panel monitor but not sure if this monitor was the best choice.

It does support a lot of resolutions: https://www.viewsonic.com/nl/products/lcd/VG2239Smh-2

What do you guys think?

[Nick_NG66]

What would be the best settings for the PS2?

When I set the OSSC to line 2x, my monitor outputs a 720 x 576 signal Setting it to line 4x the monitor outputs a signal of 1440 x 1152? My monitor is a Full HD monitor, thus 1920 x 1080?? The differenc between line 2x and line 4x isn’t huge.

[Nick_NG66]

But the PS2 outputs a signal of 480/576i ?? Correct?

[Nick_NG66]

Hi,

If I change v.active to 270 the image does not get sharper. My monitor does output a 1080 resolution

What about the allow upsample2x ? What does it do? I don’t see any differences between off or on.

Thanks for the tips!

[Nick_NG66]

I got the smaller version now from Viewsonic. It is the VG2239smh. It does except pass thru from the OSSC. Line 3x does not work very well. I get a flickering image. Line 2x works good and also line 4x, but the difference between line 2x and line 4x isn’t huge. When setting it to line 4x the monitor outputs a 1440 x 1152 resolution. This is 1080p monitor. Would I have been off with a 4K monitor for line 4x?

Scanlines works best with pass thru mode. When using line 2x or 4x the scanlines are vertical instead of horizontal even though I have selected horizontal in the OSSC?

[Nick_NG66]

Hi,

Thanks for all the effort in answering my questions on this forum!

I just ordered the Retrotink V2 Pro Multiformat. Keeping the OSSC for a while and going to test both on another monitor. I’ve read that a TN panel tends to have less burn in issues then an IPS panel. The Viewsonic https://www.viewsonic.com/nl/products/lcd/VX2458-P-MHD is possibly a good monitor for the OSSC but I will have to test it out. Not to cheap but the only one that I could find that supports 720 x 480p.

It actually supports a lot of resolutions:

• 1920 x 1080 @ 144Hz
• 1920 x 1080 @ 120Hz
• 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz
• 1920 x 1080 @ 50Hz
• 1680 x 1050 @ 60Hz
• 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz
• 1600 x 900 @ 60Hz
• 1440 x 900 @ 60, 75Hz
• 1440 x 576 @ 50Hz
• 1400 x 1050 @ 60, 75Hz
• 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz
• 1360 x 768 @ 60Hz
• 1280 x 1024 @ 50, 60, 75Hz
• 1280 x 960 @ 50, 60, 75Hz
• 1280 x 800 @ 60, 75Hz
• 1280 x 768 @ 50, 60, 75Hz
• 1280 x 720 @ 50, 60Hz
• 1152 x 900 @ 66Hz
• 1152 x 870 @ 75Hz
• 1152 x 864 @ 60, 75Hz
• 1024 x 768 @ 50, 60, 70, 72, 75Hz
• 1024 x 600 @ 60Hz
• 848 x 480 @ 60Hz
• 832 x 624 @ 75Hz
• 800 x 600 @ 56, 60, 72, 75Hz
• 720 x 480 @ 60Hz
• 720 x 400 @ 70Hz
• 640 x 480 @ 50, 60, 67, 73, 75Hz
• 640 x 400 @ 60, 70Hz
• 640 x 350 @ 70Hz

Not sure if PS1 games will be displayed nicely on this monitor when played on a PS2? PS1 normally outputs a 240p signal, right?

Anyway, what do you think of this monitor?

[Nick_NG66]

Hi,

Check out http://www.1200.net

I already have a new case for my Amiga 1200 and waiting for a new case for my Amiga 500. Also two keycap sets!

Anyway, I am still searching for the perfect monitor for my OSSC and PS2. Have contacted Adam from Kaico and he told me that it would be best to find a monitor that also supports 240p. Can’t find any!

I realize that widescreen settings in PS2 game aren’t true 16:9. Correct?

That burn in issue you mentioned, is this only the case with IPS displays? What about TN displays?

Really do hope that I can find a monitor that supports the OSSC output signals! The Viewsonic monitor seems to support a lot of resolutions when you check the specs. Only brand that lists all the supported resolutions. Can’t find any other brand that does this except for BenQ but all BenQ monitors don’t support a 720 x 480 resolution. That could be the issue with my current BenQ monitor.

Adam from Kaico wrote me that he is looking into these Viewsonic monitors and trying to find out if interlaced content is viewable on these monitors.

[Nick_NG66]

I have a question: does the OSSC outputs a progressive signal all the time?

Not sure, but there where PAL and NTSC CRT’s in the paste. Is this still the same with modern LCD monitors?

Thinking of getting a Viewsonic monitor. When you check the specs of these monitor it seems they support a lot of resolutions.

A CRT is not an option for me. They are getting old and they are big and heavy. Keep in mind that capacitors in old CRT have to be replaced. I still own two Commodore C64 monitors. A 1701 and 1702. For these monitors I have recap sets and planning on replacing the caps soon. They are very nice for my old C64 computer!

[Nick_NG66]

Thinking of getting this Viewsonic monitor:

https://www.viewsonic.com/eu/products/lcd/VX2485-MHU.php

According to the specs it should support a lot of resolutions!

Check out the specs on this monitor.

My BenQ monitor doesn’t support the 480i Line 3x mode. My screen turns black and after a couple of seconds it turns on and then black again. 480i pass thru, line 2x and line 4x does work, but no difference in picture quality. Line 3x is the only one that can be set to 16:9 aspect ratio.

The Viewsonic looks promising.

[Nick_NG66]

Hi,

Thanks for your answer. Really appreciate it!

I am going to use the monitor/TV mainly for my PS2. My BenQ monitor for my PC.

Going to check that thread you mentioned. You can buy cheap full HD 24″ monitors these days! My BenQ monitor also can display the current resolution and that’s what I am going to check today. Also the aspect ratio can be adjusted. 1:1, full or aspect ratio.

When I change the game settings in GTA to wide-screen, my monitor does not react. The aspect ratio stays the same most of the time. When you compare the pass thru picture with the line 4x picture, is there a big difference between the two?

I still believe that a smaller sized monitor will display a sharper image. All the pixels are more compressed in a smaller screen. Also the viewing distance should be considered. I sit in front of my desk and the viewing distance is about 50cm with my BenQ 27″ monitor I think. The image will be more pixelated.

[Nick_NG66]

What would be better? Get a compatible HD PC monitor or get a Full HD TV for the OSSC? Thinking of buying a cheaper 24″ monitor or 24″ TV. 24″ is big enough for me.

A refresh rate of 60Hz should be more then enough for the PS2, right? Only thing to find out is how the monitor or TV upscales a 480i or 480p signal. The PS2 also outputs a 576i signal or am I mistaking?

I did a search on the internet and the Viewsonic VX3211-mh seems a good monitor that works well with the OSSC. 32″ is too big for my taste, but maybe the smaller sizes in the Viewsonic VX series will have the same specs?

Anyway, my BenQ monitor does not work well with the OSSC. The difference between 480i line 2x or line 4x is not very noticeable. Even pass thru doesn’t look a lot worse, but there is a difference.

I could buy a Viewsonic 24″ monitor but that will be a risk. How to find out that a TV or monitor upscales the OSSC signals well?

[Nick_NG66]

Hi,

Thanks for the detailed explanation!

I am not sure if my monitor handles the OSSC very well. A lot of settings I totally don’t understand what they are doing. It’s very confusing.

Still thinking of getting a 24″ full hd monitor (1920 x 1080) but it’s a risk because I don’t know if it will match my OSSC. A smaller screensize will get a sharper image, right?

Still wondering if the new Retrotink 2x Pro Mulitformat will be a better match for my monitor.It’s a plug and play device and that makes it very confinient to use. The OSSC is complex and not for a casual PS2 gamer like me. I want a simple solution.

What kind of monitor are you using ?

[Nick_NG66]

This is not a very active forum, is it??? Anyone who can help?

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