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Weird RGB Scart wobble/shimmer

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I have this weird wobbling/shimmering effect going on with my RGB picture. It appears on both my PVM and my Framemeister, and it's always there weather I connect directly to my PVM or connect through my SB-3715 SCART splitter.

Here's a video showing the effect: https://youtu.be/rDCXKsWXZ8A

If you look closely at the metroid logo, you can see it. The example is via my Gamecube. I'm using a high quality (very thick) Scart cable, but I see this issue on all my other consoles.
I originally thought it was my PVM, but recently noticed it on my Framemeister too, so i'm just wondering what can cause this....
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anyone?
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Does it do the same thing with a composite video signal?
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you know, i've never thought of trying. I'll give it a try and see what happens.
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Ok, it seems to only show up in 240p content, regardless of RGB/S-video/composite. It's always appears on my PVM regardless of the console, but only my Gamecube seems to show it on my Framemeister
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Silly question, what else do you have plugged in to power? If you're using a cheap power supply like a knockoff charger or something it can cause interference with anything else that's plugged in to the same outlet or power strip.
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Ah yes, I have all my consoles plugged into an 8 way power strip with individual switches. My Gamecube is plugged into a different power strip along with my internet modem/router and printer. Theres a couple of cheap looking power supplies, so im guessing theres some kind of interference being generated. I plugged the Gamecube into my other power strip that only has my Framemeister and PVM, and noticed the issue was reduced substancially.
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AndehX wrote:I plugged the Gamecube into my other power strip that only has my Framemeister and PVM, and noticed the issue was reduced substancially.
Is it an official PSU or a third-party one?
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for my Gamecube? It's an official PSU
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