Direct Video Info

Direct Video Modes

Passthru is as if the GEM had a 240p/480i output resolution option. It's a 240p/480i output mode that uses the scaler to buffer a few lines of video to stabilize the video timing *

DV1 is zero buffering and sends the native vertical resolution, usually 240p or 480i over HDMI. Horizontal resolution is multiplied to meet HDMI minimum clock frequency requirements.

FX-Direct packages the native resolution in a higher standard resolution (1280x720p) output frame that might be more compatible with switches and other equipment.

* Passthru mode requires 3.9.46.4 or greater

Direct Video Modes Lag or Latency

DV1 = zero lag

Passthru = line doubler

FX-Direct = typical scaler line latency

Direct Video Modes Preferred Options Table

(Last Updated 09/04/2024)

The below chart assumes the device is running direct to the upscaler, and the recommendations may change based on switches or splitters inserted in between.

Check the hdmi switch reference guide for compatibility.

✅ = Supported

👍 = Recommended Setting for each scaler

🤷 = Not Tested

❌ = Not Supported

• PS1Digital may have issues with DV1

Upscalers and Systems

Video Mode	PixelFX System	Morph 4k	RetroTINK4K	OSSC Pro	Reported By/Notes
FX-Direct	PS1Digital	✅	❌	🤷
	N64Digital	✅	❌	🤷
	DCDigital	✅	❌	🤷
	PS1 GEM	✅	❌	🤷
	PS2 GEM	✅	❌	🤷
	N64 GEM	✅	❌	🤷
	DC GEM	✅	❌	🤷
	MiSTer	❌	❌	❌
DV1	PS1Digital	•	•	❌	miba (dv1 ossc pro)
	N64Digital	✅	👍	✅
	DCDigital	✅	👍	✅
	PS1 GEM	✅	👍	✅	BuckoA51(Matt From VGP)(Works on OSSC Pro scaler mode, has warped top line)
	PS2 GEM	✅	👍	✅
	N64 GEM	✅	👍	✅
	DC GEM	✅	👍	✅
	MiSTer	👍	👍	👍
Passthru	PS1Digital	👍	👍	👍	pelvicthrustman (ps1d rt4k)/BuckoA51(Matt From VGP)
	N64Digital	👍	✅	✅	miba (passthru ossc pro)
	DCDigital	👍	✅	🤷
	PS1 GEM	👍	✅	👍	BuckoA51(Matt From VGP)
	PS2 GEM	👍	✅	🤷
	N64 GEM	👍	✅	🤷
	DC GEM	👍	✅	🤷
	MiSTer	❌	❌	❌