Sony pvm-20l2 trinitron 600 + Extron RGB 203Rxi or 202 Rxi

[thefunk007]

Hi Guys,

First post, so go easy...

I have read around the forum and online and have come to what I think are some conclusions but also have some questions as well and would very much appreciate those that have the experience and knowledge to just help me a little if possible.

I am currently in the process of obtaining a PC (Windows XP - should I run with Windows 7?) to run emulators and have already snagged a Radeon X600 so I can use CRT Emudriver.

I am also in the process of obtaining a Sony pvm-20l2 trinitron 600.

Additionally, I as I understand it I also need a Extron RGB 203i and 4 BNC cables as well as a standard VGA cable?

In the UK the 203Rxi seems much more expensive than the 202Rxi, can someone please tell me if I really need the 203Rxi or would the 202 be fine?

I also if possible don't want to use a separate monitor connected to the PC as essentially I would like the PVM screen as the single / main display - is not going to be used for anything else, is this possible? Or do I still require a monitor for setup purposes.

Once I am setup with all components,

I would need to connect:

1. VGA cable to rear on the graphics card with the other end going into the Extron device
2. The 4 x BNC cables to connect the monitor and to the rear of the Extron

Sorry for the long post and thanks for any help, I just don't want to mess anything up.

Kind Regards
Lea

[thefunk007]

Anyone help me out

Thanks
Lea x

[Fudoh]

You can get almost any RGB interface, since all you want to do is a proper RGBHV to RGBs sync conversion. Still, please don't get a 202. That's a very old model which doesn't even have a standard HD15/VGA input yet (but a Barco-style DB9 input instead), so you would have to make your own custom-cabling.

Your PC will be booting in 31khz though and the BIOS won't run in 15khz either, but once setup you can run the PC with just the PVM.

[orange808]

Fudoh is right about the 9 pin "universal input" on older Extrons. It is a pain.

But, if you can put together a cable (it's not difficult) you can save yourself some money.

My old 118 still gets the job done and you can find them for $10 usd.

[thefunk007]

Perfect thanks very much, can now proceed with my grandmaster plan

There none of those in the UK at all, looks like I need to import

I didn't notice the absence of the VGA - doh.

Thanks
Lea x

[Fudoh]

There's an ebay Seller in the Netherlands (axelmagnetic) who always has a large stock of new and used 164xi units (these have an integrated 1:2 splitter). The used ones are 33 EUR including shipping. I got a bunch of them already. Probably easier for you than importing from the US.

[thefunk007]

Thanks for the reply, I just checked that username and got no hits? Will keep looking.

Finally, I have just read on retro RGB that the 201 Rxi is fine to use as well, what is the key difference between the two? I can get them in the UK no problem at all.

Kind Regards
Lea x

[Fudoh]

sorry, typo on my end. Here it is: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390845243544

[eightbitminiboss]

I opted for a 201 Rxi with the Universal input for my setup. Did I fuck up?

[thefunk007]

From what i read from RGB cable they suggest either the 201 or 203.

So I think it's fine.

[Fudoh]

The 201 offers a vertical shift over the 164. Otherwise they're identical. The 203 has a 3-port input switch.

[thefunk007]

Great thanks Fudoh - I still need 4 x BNC cables to connect it all up?

[Fudoh]

yes

[eightbitminiboss]

The 201 offers a vertical shift over the 164. Otherwise they're identical. The 203 has a 3-port input switch.

Thanks, the model numbers are all over the place on these devices. It was doubly confusing when there's a version of the 201 with "computer" input but that's also that DB9 input that threw me off before I bid on one that had the HD15 input through pictures.