Need help setting up connection to a CRT

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Need help setting up connection to a CRT

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I own this unit
It comes with a VGA port in the back.
I have an old TV/VCR with the yellow video composite connection.
What exactly do I need to purchase to make this VGA go to composite?
Secondly, how would I get sound out of this?
Thanks!

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Re: Need help setting up connection to a CRT

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You dont get sound out of the VGA at all. You will need to get another cable from the 3.5 mm line out or better still get a dac and connect it to the same port where it will be using the optical out

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Re: Need help setting up connection to a CRT

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Re: Need help setting up connection to a CRT

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You need an adapter such as this one: https://ultimatemister.com/product/mike ... te-svideo/

You can get it from other sellers too, depending on where you are in the world.

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Re: Need help setting up connection to a CRT

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akeley wrote: Wed Feb 12, 2025 4:11 am

You need an adapter such as this one: https://ultimatemister.com/product/mike ... te-svideo/

You can get it from other sellers too, depending on where you are in the world.

Yes but would I need to change jumpers to allow VGA out? I heard I might need to. Or is my setup just plug and play and of course update ini settings?

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Re: Need help setting up connection to a CRT

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FPGA64 wrote: Tue Feb 11, 2025 8:37 pm

You dont get sound out of the VGA at all. You will need to get another cable from the 3.5 mm line out or better still get a dac and connect it to the same port where it will be using the optical out

See my question below? Would I need to change jumpers to allow VGA out or is that not needed in my model?
Here is what I bought: https://www.ebay.com/itm/284650655045

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Re: Need help setting up connection to a CRT

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Most likely it will just work with the appropriate MiSTer.ini settings. You may need to toggle a sync on green jumper on the I/O board, but don't worry about it until you get the parts you need to try it.

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