Can't connect CRT TVs to GFXcard via Scart/VGA

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Hector Fahrenheit
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Can't connect CRT TVs to GFXcard via Scart/VGA

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I have a 100Hz Trinitron I use primarily for movies and some CRT (KENSTAR S2001CU) I found in the attic that I use for retro gaming since my crt monitor went bust. Currently I have an HDMI-to-VGA converter and VGA cable going into a video converter box from the graphics card. S-video and Composite cables feed from the converter box into the Trinitron and other respectively and I have set up the following modelines in Powerstrip for each display:
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Now I'm wanting to switch from using composite/s-video to rgb scart but I can't seem to get it to work, though, I'm clueless and pretty much winging it here. When I connect either TV to the gfx card with a vga-to-scart cable I just get static that flickers when I switch modelines and a mild buzzing from the tv speakers. Any tips?
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Re: Can't connect CRT TVs to GFXcard via Scart/VGA

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I think your graphics card will be outputting RGBHV whereas the CRT probably needs RGBs - you'll need to combine the sync lines.
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Re: Can't connect CRT TVs to GFXcard via Scart/VGA

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The resolution you're showing is 480p at 56hz. I'm not sure any game runs at that combination (maybe Mortal Kombat 4?) and it's definitely not standard for any TV I know of.

You probably need to read up on CRT Emu Driver and stuff like that to get an idea of the timings you're supposed to use here. I always use 640x480 interlaced and 320(ish)x240 progressive. That's for standard definition NTSC displays though.
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Re: Can't connect CRT TVs to GFXcard via Scart/VGA

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HDFury 2 will get you component.
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