Summary of Contents for RetroTINK 2X
- Page 1 RetroTINK 2X - Quick Start Guide This document is copyright © ACEL Systems Ltd 2018 All rights reserved worldwide VideoGameperfection.com is a trading name of ACEL Systems Ltd Registered in England number 10981211...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Using RetroTINK 2X with CRT monitors or OSSC..............7 Troubleshooting..........................8 More information........................9 Disposing of your RetroTINK 2X....................9 Thank you for purchasing the RetroTINK 2X. Please take time to read through this short document before you start using the unit. Page 2... -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
Please observe the following safety precautions when using your RetroTINK 2X. Connect only one input at once – Please connect only one input to your RetroTINK 2X at a time. If you need to connect more than one device (e.g a composite and S-Video source), ensure that only one connected device is powered on at any one time. -
Page 4: Overview
VideoGamePerfection.com Overview USB Power – Connect a standard MicroUSB cable between an active USB port and the RetroTINK 2X to provide power. Alternatively, use one of our approved power supplies and USB adapter. HDMI Out 480p – Connect this output to your display or secondary scaler/converter using a standard Mini HDMI cable. -
Page 5: Retrotink 2X Output Modes
BVM monitors, or chained through another scaler such as the OSSC. Mode 2 – Line Doubling (2x LED on) – In this mode, a 240p signal will be converted to a 480p signal. A 480i signal will also be converted to a 480p signal using a simple “bob” deinterlacing technique. -
Page 6: Interlace Video And The Retrotink 2X
To display interlace video on modern displays, it must be deinterlaced first. As with 240p sources, the RetroTINK 2X can deinterlace content like this with no input lag. However, the image that is produced tends to exhibit some flickering and combing artefacts. -
Page 7: Using Retrotink 2X With Crt Monitors Or Ossc
15khz video. A suitable model that does support 15khz can be purchased at https://www.videogameperfection.com/products/hdmi-to-vga-adapter/ Once converted, the signal from RetroTINK 2X can be fed into another scaler or line doubler, such as the OSSC, or into a monitor such as a Sony PVM/BVM. For more information on this or for recommended settings, please see the Wiki page here:- http://junkerhq.net/xrgb/index.php?title=RetroTINK2X... -
Page 8: Troubleshooting
Sync lost Power cycle RetroTINK 2X No image 480p (or higher) signal fed in Change input resolution. RetroTINK 2X supports 240p and 480i signals only No image/distorted image Transcoding mode selected on HDMI Select line double mode, most HDMI device... -
Page 9: More Information
More information For more information on using your RetroTINK 2X, see the RetroTINK 2X Wiki page here – http://junkerhq.net/xrgb/index.php?title=RetroTINK2X For technical support, visit the support forums here - https://www.videogameperfection.com/forums/forum/retrotink-2x/ Disposing of your RetroTINK 2X If your RetroTINK 2X malfunctions, please contact us via e-mail or through our website to arrange repair or replacement.
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