Megadrive 2 HDTV?

[Role]

Apologies if this has already been answered somewhere else.

I have a PAL Megadrive 2 console. Recently I migrated to an LG 32LD450 from a standard CRT TV, as i still can't shift the retro sega bug I've been keen to get it up and running.

Basically i manually tuned the HD TV via the Arial port using the Megadrive RF unit, however i can't get clear picture quality - the image keeps flickering and the colours are way off.

As i thought it could just be the adapter i invested in a composite AV cable in an attempt to solve the problem, alas the problem is still there.

I've even went as far as feeding the Megadrive AV composite to a DVD player and using the SCART from the DVD player to the HD TV, but still no luck

So basically my question is does anyone know of any possible solutions to this problem or any further equipment i could buy to enable me to get my Megadrive up and running on an HD TV

Thanks in advance, any help is greatly appreciated

[themightymartin]

Pick up an old TV from a car boot sale (one of those small ones like you probably used to have in your bedroom) and plug it in to that instead. That's what I've done. I know it's not what you wanted to hear, but I found it works best.

Besides, if you want the retro feel it's the only real way to get it

[Role]

That will be the last resort if no one has a definitive solution.

Out of sheer convinience though, getting the HD TV to play ball would save me a trip or two + think summer is on its way out now .

[themightymartin]

The good ol' ATgames Megadrive runs quite well through my Toshiba, as does my Dingoo A320 with Dingux installed, so there's a couple of alternatives for you.

[Role]

Thanks for the advice themightymartin.

I've been doing a bit of digging around, the only other possible solutions I could find are as follows (just in case anyone else is interested):

(I'm assuming:)
Sega Megadrive 2 > Scart Cable > SCART to HDMI Converter / Upscale > HDMI Cable > (HDTV) - There has been some lag issues and general artifacting with this method in some instances.

Sega Megadrive 2 > RGB AV SCART Cable with RCA sound leads out (RCA sound leads directly into HDTV) > SCART RGB to Y-U-V Component Converter > RCA Cables > (HDTV)

NOTE: Component converters dont transcode sound so you would need a RGB AV SCART Cable with RCA out leads to connect directly to the HDTV, like such: http://retrogamingcables.co.uk/sega-meg ... -rca-sound

Alternatively if your made of money you could use: http://junkerhq.net/xrgb/index.php/XRGB-3 with an XRGB compatible scart cable from the megadrive.

General RGB to Component VS HDMI: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DykaSZ7nLa8

I would be keen to know if anyone has tried either of these setups and had any success? I sure could do with some dutch courage before i decide to make a jump.

[ulala]

do you not have an rgb input to the new telly?

[Role]

Yeah, both an RGB in(PC) and a Scart (RGB)TV.

I've tried the Scart (RGB) with the RGB plugged into an RGB / Scart adapter but like i say because the TV is transizing etc the Megadrive signal (320px) I end up with a screwy picture.

I've just recently bought JS Tech RGB to Component YUV converter (http://www.js-technology.com/product_in ... ucts_id=36), RGB YUV /3 Phono to 3 Phono & 2 x RCA/Phono Plugs to 2 X RCA/Phono Plugs .

I'm hoping to get it all rigged up next week. Fingers crossed it will work or i will have to resort to a CSY... I will keep everyone updated.

[Jonboy1977]

This could be a lifesaver for you guys. I had flickering on my Saturn, Snes, CDI etc through my HDTV. apparently its the type of Scart signal and how the TV interprets it. I bought this.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vivanco-Av-Co ... 4ab32d04a2

It has an RGB switch on off switch and, To be honest I dont know what it did, but now all my old consoles work great on my HDTV.

heres another one the same, the maker is Vivanco.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AV-Control-Bo ... 2c6278e488

It seems the important thing is that little RGB on/off switch. I hooked up my Amstrad gx4000 and the colours were off and it was flickering like hell, I pressed the switch and everything was perfect. It workrd for me so it may be worth a try.