XRGB-2 plus

This is my first crack at contributing to a wiki, so go easy on me. I'm in the process of adjusting XRGB3 data to the XRGB2+. Therefore a lot of it is inaccurate and can be considered simply placeholder(s).

XRGB-2 plus front

XRGB-2 plus back

Main menu

Abbreviation	Meaning	Range	Default
明るさ	Brightness	0 - 63	32
ガンマ	Gamma	0 - 63	16
黒レベル	Black level	0 - 255	128
鮮明度	Sharpness	0 - 31	7
Rレベル	Red level	0 - 63	32
Gレベル	Green level	0 - 63	32
Bレベル	Blue level	0 - 63	32
Rガンマ	Red gamma	0 - 63	16
Gガンマ	Green gamma	0 - 63	16
Bガンマ	Blue gamma	0 - 63	16
色合い	Color tint	0 - 63	32
色の濃さ	Color depth	0 - 63	32

• Note : Color Tint and Color Depth are unavailable for RGB and YUV signals

Remote Explanation

Remote

	Japanese	English	Detailed information
Group 1 insert information	電源	Power	Turns the XRGB-3 ON/OFF
	ステータス	Status	Displays input signal information
	PC/AV	PC/AV	insert information
Group 2 Inputs	ビデオ1	Video 1	Switch to Composite input 1
	ビデオ2	Video 2	Switch to Composite input 2
	S入力1	S IN 1	Switch to S-Video input 1
	S入力2	S IN 2	Switch to S-Video input 2
	D入力1	D IN 1	Switch to D-Terminal input 1
	D入力2	D IN 2	Switch to D-Terminal input 2
	D入力3	D IN 3	Switch to D-Terminal input 3
	ゲーム	GAME IN	Switch to RGB-21 input
Group 3 PCinP	PCinP	PCinP	Activate the PCinP feature
	Arrow keys		Moves the PCinP frame around
	Circular corner buttons		Quickly moves the frame to the corresponding corner
Group 4 PCinP size	小	Smaller	Decrease the size of the frame
	大	Larger	Increase the size of the frame
Group 5 insert information	ガイド	Guidelines	Show/Hide Guidelines
	静止	Freeze frame	Freezes the current frame (B0 mode)
	PC マッチ	PC Match	insert information
	アスペクト	Aspect	Switch between aspect ratios
Group 6 Menu	メニュー	Menu	Displays the On-screen menu
	UP/LEFT	UP/LEFT	Move cursor up or left
	DOWN/RIGHT	DOWN/RIGHT	Move cursor down or right
	OK	OK	Confirm selection
Group 7 Headphones	ラウド	Loud	Use loudness mode
	消音	Mute	Mute audio
	大 (音声)	Volume up	Turn headphone volume up
	小 (音声)	Volume down	Turn headphone volume down
Group 8 insert information	AV (ミキサ)	AV Mixer	insert information
	PC (ミキサ)	PC Mixer	insert information

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FAQ

Why should I use an XRGB-2 plus ?

Full answer : Deinterlacing Classic Videogames (by Fudoh)

Short answer : XRGB-2 plus is perfect for old school gaming (Nes, Super Nes, PC Engine, ...) to PC / HDTV monitor. XRGB-2 can also be used as a transcoder though its input is restricted to 480i/525i. XRGB-2 plus outputs one resolution - 640x480 VGA. If you are looking for a good deinterlacer/upscaler for modern consoles, buy a DVDO Edge.

Where can I buy an XRGB-2 plus ?

Good luck finding one.

What do I need to use an XRGB-2 plus ?

You need your game console, a TV/Monitor capable of receiving a VGA signal and appropriate cables to connect your console or SuperGUN to the XRGB-2 plus. The best option available is using RGB-21 cables, though in some cases this is not possible and you will need to mod your console to output RGB and/or build your own custom cables. You can buy cables from the same places you could buy an XRGB-2 plus.

The XRGB-2 plus has inputs for the following :

• 1 x VGA (passthrough)
• 1 x D-Terminal aka Component
• 1 x RGB-21 (GAME IN)
• 1 x S-video (S IN)
• 2 x Composite (VIDEO IN 1 / VIDEO IN 2)

How much does the XRGB-2 plus cost?

Suggested retail price for the XRGB-2 plus is ￥30,240 (~$335 USD). However, the street price is around ￥21,600 (~$230 USD).

How to reset XRGB-2 plus ?

need to un-bablefish this... Standby power (standby) when the left (←) and right button (→) while pressing the button, power button (POWER) Turn on the power button. この時、左（←）ボタンと右（→）ボタンはしばらく押したままにしておきます。 This time, the left (←) and right button (→) button and hold for a while then leave. なお、この操作はリモコンでは行うことはできません。 However, this operation can not be done by remote control.

Important : about GAME IN input (RGB-21)

Never directly use the European standard SCART cables with an XRGB-3 since the pinout is different to the Japanese standard RGB-21 ones, and damage might result due to voltage applied on signal lines.

How can I connect my consoles then ?

• 1) Use RGB cables
  • if you use RGB-21 cables then there is nothing special to do
  • if you use SCART cables then you will not to make them "compatible"
    • solution 1 : buy a SCART to RGB-21 adapter
      

      SCART to RGB-21 adapter
    • solution 2 : mod your SCART cable to comply with RGB-21 Japanese 21-pin RGB connector (by GameSX)
    • solution 3 : Use a SCART to VGA adapter and use the D IN 2 input instead. You will need to change the "D IN 2 INPUT signal" setting to "RGB"
    • solution 4 : mod your XRGB-2 plus RGB-21 input to accept SCART cable
      

      XRGB-3 JPN to EU SCART modification (by Konsolkongen)
• 2) Use S-Video cables.
• 3) Use Composite cables.

List of genuine RGB-21 consoles and official cables

• Super Nintendo (SHVC-010)
• PlayStation, PS one, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 (SCPH-1050)
• Saturn (HSS-0109)
• Neo Geo, Neo Geo CD (FCG-9)

How to make RGB cables

Game Console RGB SCART Cable Diagrams (by Tim Worthington)

Interesting link to translate / use for our FAQ ? (by Akira Makoto)

How to enable low screen resolution ?

Options → Low screen resolution → ON

XRGB-2 plus will be able to output at 320x240 (15 kHz) and 640x400 (24 kHz).

Note : this option should be used only with a classic japanese PC monitor (PC-988x and X68k).

Does XRGB-2 plus add input lag ?

If your are using B0 mode then yes (2 frames). is this true for 2+?

If your are using B1 mode then no.

What are those famous scanlines, why do I need/want them ?

Scanlines Demystified (by Fudoh)

How to enable scanlines ?

to add

Scanline chart

%	97	94	91	88	85	82	78	75	72	69	66	63	59	56	53	50	47	44	41	37	34	31	28	25	23	19	15	12	9	6	3	0
level	7	15	23	31	39	47	55	63	71	79	87	95	103	111	119	127	135	143	151	159	167	175	183	191	199	207	215	223	231	239	247	255

In general, you should use a value between 127 (50%) and 191 (25%). Increasing percent will produce a darker image.

XRGB-2 plus supported output resolutions

Resolution	Type	Aspect ratio
640x480	VGA	Normal (4:3)

About D-Terminal

D type	World	Japan	XRGB-3 support
D1	480i	525i	yes

Note: The difference in line count is only because those standards count the control lines as part of the resolution of the video signal, which is technically correct; but those are invisible lines that carry information.

How to fix screen distortion in B1 mode ?

Your screen looks like this ?

scren distortion

Then you need to fix : Special screen settings → NTSC dot clock (set to MANUAL) → NTSC dot clock manually (then try to adjust).

V-Sync and stuttering

If you are experiencing stuttering or "hiccups" on horizontal moving objects that should not be there, you can most likely get rid of that by enabling the V-Sync lock-option.

Some screens might have trouble displaying certain resolutions in B0 mode with the wrong V-Sync setting. Try switching this option if you get a black screen. It is recommended that you use V-Sync whenever possible to get a stutter-free picture.

(will make a gif animation explaining stuttering)

Recommended settings

System	Cable	FPGA mode	LPF	Sharpness	A/D	Extra settings (can help to fix problems/increase quality)
Capcom CPS-1	RGB via SuperGUN	B1	OFF	0	255	RGB-21 INPUT termination : 220 OHM
Capcom CPS-2	RGB via SuperGUN	B1	OFF	0	255	RGB-21 INPUT termination : 220 OHM NTSC AFC : MANUAL / AFC level : 3
Capcom CPS-3	RGB via SuperGUN	B1	OFF	0	255	RGB-21 INPUT termination : 220 OHM NTSC AFC : MANUAL / AFC level : 3
Dreamcast	S-VIDEO RGB VGA	B1 B1 B0	ON ON OFF	0 0 0	255 255 255	- - D in 2 INPUT signal : RGB
Konami TMNT based hardware	RGB via SuperGUN	B1	OFF	0	255	NTSC AFC : MANUAL / AFC level : 3 RGB-21 INPUT termination : 220 OHM
Master System	RGB	B1	OFF	0	255	-
Mega-CD	COMPOSITE RGB	B1 B1	ON ON	0 0	255 255	- -
Megadrive	COMPOSITE RGB	B1 B1	ON ON	0 0	255 255	- -
Neo Geo AES	RGB	B1	OFF	0	255	NTSC AFC : MANUAL / AFC level : 5
Neo Geo MVS	RGB via SuperGUN	B1	OFF	0	255	NTSC AFC : MANUAL / AFC level : 5 RGB-21 INPUT termination : 220 OHM
Nes	COMPOSITE RGB	B1 B1	ON ON	0 0	255 255	Y/C separation set : LOW PASS -
Nintendo 64	COMPOSITE S-VIDEO RGB	B1 B1 B1	ON ON ON	0 0 0	255 255 255	- - -
PC Engine	COMPOSITE RGB	B1 B1	ON ON	0 0	255 255	- NTSC AFC : MANUAL / AFC level : 4~7
PlayStation	COMPOSITE S-VIDEO RGB	B1 B1 B1	ON ON ON	0 0 0	255 255 255	- - -
PlayStation 2	COMPOSITE S-VIDEO RGB COMPONENT	B1 B1 B1 B1	ON ON ON ON	0 0 0 0	255 255 255 255	- - - -
PlayStation Portable	COMPONENT	B0	OFF	0	255	DOT_by_DOT : ON NTSC AFC : MANUAL / AFC level : 0 Aspect Ratio : Wide Note : XRGB-3 adjust automatically A/D level to 230 when using a PSP.
Saturn	COMPOSITE S-VIDEO RGB	B1 B1 B1	ON ON ON	0 0 0	255 255 255	- - -
Sega System 16	RGB via SuperGUN	B1	OFF	0	255	NTSC AFC : MANUAL / AFC level : 3 RGB-21 INPUT termination : 220 OHM
Sega System 32	RGB via SuperGUN	B1	OFF	0	255	NTSC AFC : MANUAL / AFC level : 3 RGB-21 INPUT termination : 220 OHM
Sega Naomi	RGB via SuperGUN	B1	OFF	0	255	NTSC AFC : MANUAL / AFC level : 3 RGB-21 INPUT termination : 220 OHM
Sony ZN-2	RGB via SuperGUN	B1	OFF	0	255	RGB-21 INPUT termination : 220 OHM
Super Nes	COMPOSITE S-VIDEO RGB	B1 B1 B1	ON ON ON	0 0 0	255 255 255	- - -
Various Bootleg PCBs	RGB via SuperGUN	B0	OFF	0	255	RGB-21 INPUT termination : 220 OHM Note : These never work on B1 mode and are zoomed-in in B0 (all bootlegs tested so far present this problems).

Which cable should I choose for the best quality ?

In general terms the purest the signal from the device to the display, the better. In several standards, modulation is used in order to fit several signals on the same cable path. This adds extra processing in both sides since the signals need to be modulated on the device and demodulated on the display.

Without considering other factors, the quality in optimal conditions for cables can be rates as such :

1. VGA
2. SCART/RGB-21/Component
3. S-video
4. Composite
5. RF

Note : Component is also know as D-Terminal in Japan.

How to use arcade boards with XRGB-2 plus ?

Since arcade games use RGB as a standard, the XRGB-2 plus supports them out of the box. The only thing needed is a cable to plug your SuperGUN to one of the RGB capable XRGB-3 inputs. However, the arcade video signals need some attenuation, this can be achieved with the use of potentiometers in your SuperGUN if available or via the "RGB-21 INPUT termination" setting on the XRGB-3 (set to 220 OHM).

What is A/D level ?

An analog-to-digital converter (abbreviated ADC, A/D or A to D) is a device which converts continuous signals to discrete digital numbers. Wikipedia

Input level/sensitivity. The default of 255 is the least sensitive/strongest input level. Lowering the A/D level makes the A/D conversion more sensitive (for weaker video signal levels).

XRGB-2 plus use I have no idea