Author Topic: Share your HTPC Setup (Read 341395 times)

bardigones · « **Reply #60 on:** Aug 09, 2003 at 12:33 AM »

my japanese surplus tv pics...

http://www.pinoydvd.com/yabbse/index.php?board=8;action=display;threadid=15097;start=0#lastPost

YrNeH · « **Reply #61 on:** Aug 09, 2003 at 07:03 AM »

Quote from: jpadua on Aug 08, 2003 at 08:12 AM

Lakas ng Machine mo! ayos yan. Actually you can use any graphics card. Of course I would recommend ATI since you can do interlaced resolutions with it (1080i) and I suggest you should. I use an ATI 9600pro but even an ATI Radeon VE is good for video playback, just go choose higher ATI's cards if you want better game performance. Geforce cards are ok but you can only go up to 540p. Before connecting your computer to your Pixelplus, you have to make sure that the special resolutions are already set. Set them using a regular monitor first to avoid damaging your TV. Use powerstrip to create custom resolutions. Remember your TV can only support 50 to 60hz vertical resolution
(pixelplus, we have the same TV) anything under or more than that can damage your TV. Make sure that the resolutions you create with powerstrip fall under the allowable vertical frequencies.

thanks. will update you soon to get more advice.
shalom

ots · « **Reply #62 on:** Aug 09, 2003 at 03:55 PM »

medyo OT. Anybody considering a radical case mod like JPadua? FYI, True Value in Shangri-La is a having a buy one take one sale on Talon Power tools. The "dremel" like hand tool sells for P3,170.

You can get another tool for your "take one" or better yet get another pdvd member to split the purchase and get two of the same kind.

bardigones · « **Reply #63 on:** Aug 09, 2003 at 11:37 PM »

some pics of my widescreen, connecting to my PC via s-video cable.

http://www.pbase.com/bardigones/widescreen

chronic · « **Reply #64 on:** Aug 10, 2003 at 06:34 PM »

INTEL PENTIUM 4 2.6C
512MB DDR400
80GIG CHEETACH ULTRA320 SCSI HDISK
20 GIG FUJITSU SCSI HDISK
ULTRA 2 WIDE SCSI CONTROLLER
ASUS P4PE MOBO
SAMSUNG DVD/WRITER COMBO
LG DVD-ROM
SAMSUNG CD - ROM
SONY DVD WRITER DRU500AX
SAMSUNG LCD 15INCH
MSI TI4200 8X

jpadua · « **Reply #65 on:** Aug 11, 2003 at 08:09 AM »

Made my own LCD display screen over the weekend, still have to integrate this within the case but at least I got it working! here are some pics.

Opened up an old Printer Cable, took note of wiring of the pins. Soldered a small 5k rheostat to control the LCD contrast.

connected the wires to the correct pinouts on the LCD, connected a molex plug to power the backlight.

Just plugged my DIY LCD into the Parallel port, run the LCD Software. (LCD Winamp Plug-in is so cool!)

jackryan · « **Reply #66 on:** Aug 11, 2003 at 08:12 AM »

Quote from: jpadua on Aug 11, 2003 at 08:09 AM

Made my own LCD display screen over the weekend, still have to integrate this within the case but at least I got it working! here are some pics.

Opened up an old Printer Cable, took note of wiring of the pins. Soldered a small reheostat to control the LCD contrast.

connected the wires to the correct pinouts on the LCD, connected a molex plug to power the backlight.

Just plugged my DIY LCD into the Parallel port, run the LCD Software. (LCD Winamp Plug-in is so cool!)

pare, ang lupet mo talaga !

This is great ! where did you source your LCD display and how much did you ended up paying for it?

For the schematics, did you patterned it from somewhere or just followed a gameplan you developed yourself.

Galing 'pre !

jpadua · « **Reply #67 on:** Aug 11, 2003 at 08:17 AM »

Quote from: jackryan on Aug 11, 2003 at 08:12 AM

pare, ang lupet mo talaga !

This is great ! where did you source your LCD display and how much did you ended up paying for it?

For the schematics, did you patterned it from somewhere or just followed a gameplan you developed yourself.

Galing 'pre !

Since wala sa pinas ang mga LCD Displays talaga yung mga readymade na pang PC, almost broke open my old pager for the LCD hahah. Daming schematics floating around the internet. basic pinouts lang direct from the parallel port to the LCD. If you have any old electronic equipment, and has and LCD... check if it has 14pins and 2 pins for +,- malamang pwede yun

the LCD has to be compatible with 44780 na LCD chip to be able to interface with a parallel port.

YrNeH · « **Reply #68 on:** Aug 11, 2003 at 08:27 AM »

hello jay, tanong ulit...pwede na bang gamitin yung ATI Radeon 9200 256MB TD or VIVO by Powercolor para sa HTPC setup. di ko alam kung pwede sya sa 1080p o lahat ba ng ATI kaya ng 1080p at pwede ba yun sa pixel plus? di kaya ang presyo ng ATI9600pro, e. pasensya ka na sa katatanong ko ha?

shalom

jpadua · « **Reply #69 on:** Aug 11, 2003 at 08:30 AM »

Quote from: YrNeH on Aug 11, 2003 at 08:27 AM

hello jay, tanong ulit...pwede na bang gamitin yung ATI Radeon 9200 256MB TD or VIVO by Powercolor para sa HTPC setup. di ko alam kung pwede sya sa 1080p o lahat ba ng ATI kaya ng 1080p at pwede ba yun sa pixel plus? di kaya ang presyo ng ATI9600pro, e. pasensya ka na sa katatanong ko ha?

shalom

Lahat ng Radeon kaya mag interlaced resolution.

I think kaya ang 1080i... I'm not sure lang.. pero malamang. 1080p di kaya ng pixel plus ah! baka masira!

YrNeH · « **Reply #70 on:** Aug 11, 2003 at 08:59 AM »

ok. ano ba gamit mong resolution sa pixel plus tv mo o ano ba yung recommended? pwede na ba yung 9200? ty ulit

jpadua · « **Reply #71 on:** Aug 11, 2003 at 09:07 AM »

Quote from: YrNeH on Aug 11, 2003 at 08:59 AM

ok. ano ba gamit mong resolution sa pixel plus tv mo o ano ba yung recommended? pwede na ba yung 9200? ty ulit

gamit kong resolution sa pixelplus is
1620x1080i for DVD playback

Pwede na yung 9200

YrNeH · « **Reply #72 on:** Aug 11, 2003 at 09:25 AM »

Quote from: chronic on Aug 10, 2003 at 06:34 PM

INTEL PENTIUM 4 2.6C
512MB DDR400
80GIG CHEETACH ULTRA320 SCSI HDISK
20 GIG FUJITSU SCSI HDISK
ULTRA 2 WIDE SCSI CONTROLLER
ASUS P4PE MOBO
SAMSUNG DVD/WRITER COMBO
LG DVD-ROM
SAMSUNG CD - ROM
SONY DVD WRITER DRU500AX
SAMSUNG LCD 15INCH
MSI TI4200 8X

nice one

malufet!

chronic · « **Reply #73 on:** Aug 11, 2003 at 10:24 AM »

actually bitin ako e,and newbie for htpc kaso pag naadik ako sa htpc yari to hahaha,wuts yer set up?

jpadua · « **Reply #74 on:** Aug 11, 2003 at 03:24 PM »

Quote from: chronic on Aug 11, 2003 at 10:24 AM

actually bitin ako e,and newbie for htpc kaso pag naadik ako sa htpc yari to hahaha,wuts yer set up?

How do you connect your HTPC to your TV? S-video or through VGA cable?

chronic · « **Reply #75 on:** Aug 11, 2003 at 03:59 PM »

whats gonna be better?vga is possible svideo is possible too,but whats better?

jpadua · « **Reply #76 on:** Aug 11, 2003 at 04:20 PM »

Quote from: chronic on Aug 11, 2003 at 03:59 PM

whats gonna be better?vga is possible svideo is possible too,but whats better?

VGA is much much much much much much much much better than s-video

S-video uses DACs, Digital to Analog Converters. Signal is compromised, plus you are only limited to the resolutions supported by the DACs highest would be 1024x768

Direct VGA you get a pure Signal from your videocard straight to your TV. Clearest possible picture you can achieve playing a DVD to output to your TV/HD monitor.

My resolution is 1620x1080i ... maxed it out!

chronic · « **Reply #77 on:** Aug 11, 2003 at 04:26 PM »

tnx master,i have a kiss dvd player which i am not so familliar it has an option of rgb and its resolution for progressive scan and it has vga out put resolution changes too,whats better?

chronic · « **Reply #78 on:** Aug 11, 2003 at 04:27 PM »

dang u really did max it out!

jpadua · « **Reply #79 on:** Aug 11, 2003 at 04:38 PM »

Quote from: chronic on Aug 11, 2003 at 04:26 PM

tnx master,i have a kiss dvd player which i am not so familliar it has an option of rgb and its resolution for progressive scan and it has vga out put resolution changes too,whats better?

For your kiss DVD player, experiment first by connecting it to a computer monitor. If it works, I have a feeling the resolution would only be 720x480 (standard DVD resolution) that would be 480p... if you have an HDTV that has a VGA input plug... plug it! progressive na rin yan.. its the same as using component cables and using progressive scan.

Kagandahan sa HTPC you can customize your resolution to the capabilities of your VGA card and TV

all progressive scan TV's can do 480p, if your TV supports 1080i you can do 540p and 1080i. If your TV can do 720p then you're in the money! thats the best resolution you can achieve.

chronic · « **Reply #80 on:** Aug 11, 2003 at 04:41 PM »

WOW MASTER,its a good feedback.....tnx very specific and clear,even a newbie like me would understand

,what video card would you suggest?mines LOKBU hehehe compared to your radeon prolly ul say radeon too

jpadua · « **Reply #81 on:** Aug 11, 2003 at 04:41 PM »

Quote from: bardigones on Aug 09, 2003 at 11:37 PM

some pics of my widescreen, connecting to my PC via s-video cable.

http://www.pbase.com/bardigones/widescreen

Wow sarap mag widescreen!!! sayang walang VGA input yung widescreen TV mo

di ba mahirap i configure yung TV paga japanese yung menu?

jpadua · « **Reply #82 on:** Aug 11, 2003 at 04:44 PM »

Quote from: chronic on Aug 11, 2003 at 04:41 PM

WOW MASTER,its a good feedback.....tnx very specific and clear,even a newbie like me would understand ,what video card would you suggest?mines LOKBU hehehe compared to your radeon prolly ul say radeon too

Actually kahit anong Radeon, ok for DVD

hehe tama ka I'd say radeon. But of course the graphics card question would be more of what you need it for. If you are more concerned with gaming performance, you can save on cash and go with Nvidia, ok din ang DVD playback niya and you can go 540p (di nga lang 1080i) if you want gaming performance on a radeon medyo mahal na! heheh thats why I got a 9600 pro... hehe ouch!

chronic · « **Reply #83 on:** Aug 11, 2003 at 04:49 PM »

widescreen ko naka vga hehehe Holrayt!!! yup naka nvidia lang ako na ti4200 ,actually concerned on encoding decoding videos and playback of course,game not really

jpadua · « **Reply #84 on:** Aug 11, 2003 at 04:50 PM »

Quote from: chronic on Aug 11, 2003 at 04:49 PM

widescreen ko naka vga hehehe Holrayt!!! yup naka nvidia lang ako na ti4200 ,actually concerned on encoding decoding videos and playback of course,game not really

Ok narin yan! I used to have a Ti4200.. I did a good resolution of 960x540p

chronic · « **Reply #85 on:** Aug 11, 2003 at 04:55 PM »

ngayon yung kiss pinagiipunan ko pa ang 9800 pro

chronic · « **Reply #86 on:** Aug 11, 2003 at 04:58 PM »

someone selling it for 25500 brand new 2 yrs warranty ok ba yun?

jpadua · « **Reply #87 on:** Aug 11, 2003 at 04:58 PM »

Quote from: chronic on Aug 11, 2003 at 04:49 PM

widescreen ko naka vga hehehe Holrayt!!! yup naka nvidia lang ako na ti4200 ,actually concerned on encoding decoding videos and playback of course,game not really

RADEON ka na talaga pare!!!! give in to the Darkside! heheh

nvidia - ati --> ATI
nokia - ericsson --> Ericsson
PC - Mac --> Mac (pero naka PC ako heheh)

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Ooooh aray ko ang mahal pala ng 9800 pro!!! hehe... hanap ka nalang ng 9700 pro maka mura ka pa.. and its faster pa. it should range around 13k - 15k it slowly disappearing they already stopped production na kasi to make way for the 9800 pro.

chronic · « **Reply #88 on:** Aug 11, 2003 at 05:00 PM »

RADEON ka na talaga pare!!!! give in to the Darkside! heheh

nvidia - ati --> ATI
nokia - ericsson --> Ericsson <--- panu yan naka samsung ako hehehe

bardigones · « **Reply #89 on:** Aug 12, 2003 at 06:53 AM »

kapaan lang sa jap menus pare. actually, pag sony kung sa calibration medyo madali kasi it follows the color coding of brightness, color, picture, etc.

looking to upgrade din ako to a radeon - kahit 9100 lang muna.... im currently using gf4mx440 - 8x, pwede na...