XRGB-2 plus

XRGB-2 plus Front

XRGB-2 plus Back

XRGB-2 plus Box

Main menu

Menu Heading	Explanation	Allowable Range	Default
VOLUME	Volume	1 - 64	21
BRIGHT	Brightness	1 - 64	38
HUE	Hue	1 - 64	33
COLOR	Color	1 - 32	17
BLACK	Black Level	1 - 64	10
H_POS	Horizontal Position	1 - 64	33
V_POS	Vertical Position	1 - 64	32
GAMMA	Gamma	1 - 80	26
SHARP	Sharpness	0 1 2 3 4	1
V_LINE	Scanlines	OFF 1 2 3 4	OFF
OPTION	*insert explanation*	OFF / ON	OFF
DTC_TYP	Dot-Clock Type	NTSC / PS / USER	NTSC
USR_DTC	User Dot-Clock	*insert range*	0908
GAMMA_R	Red Gamma	1 - 32	17
GAMMA_G	Green Gamma	1 - 32	17
GAMMA_B	BLUE Gamma	1 - 32	17
RED	Red	1 - 64	25
GREEN	Green	1 - 64	25
BLUE	Blue	1 - 64	25
MASK	Screen border mask	OFF / ON	ON
POWERON	Prevents unit from turning off	OFF / ON	OFF
CRT_SYNC	CRT Sync	0 1 2 3	0
TERM	Termination	OFF / ON	OFF
VD_LOCK	*insert here*	OFF / ON	ON
GAME_IN	Choose Color Processing	RGB / YPbPr	RGB
MUTE	Mute Volume	OFF / ON	OFF
C_MODE	Color/Chroma Mode	YPbPr / YUV	YUV

Super Mode menu

Menu Heading	Explanation	Allowable Range	Default
SUPER	Super Mode	OFF / ON	OFF
SCAN	Resolution	VGA / XGA	VGA
H_START	*insert explanation*	*insert range*	121
H_END	*insert explanation*	*insert range*	0841
V_START	*insert explanation*	*insert range*	0016
V_END	*insert explanation*	*insert range*	0245
HDWIDTH	*insert explanation*	*insert range*	0100
SHARP_D	*insert explanation*	*insert range*	0064
SHARP_M	*insert explanation*	*insert range*	0024
RGBMODE	*insert explanation*	C1 / C2 / C3	C2

Super Mode is available when starting the unit and waiting for five seconds then press select
and menu simultaneously and then press up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, select and menu.

Remote Explanation

Remote

	Button	Function	Detailed information
Group 1	POWER	Power	Turns the XRGB-2 plus ON/OFF
	STATUS	Status	Displays input signal information
Group 2 Inputs	VIDEO	Video	Switch to Composite input
	S	S-Video	Switch to S-Video input
	D	D-Terminal	Switch to D-Terminal
	GAME	Game	Switch to RGB-21 input
Group 3 Navigation	Arrow Key		Up
	Menu		Open the on-screen menu
	Arrow Keys		Left, Down, Right
Group 4 Audio	Up Arrow	Volume +	Turn volume up
	Down Arrow	Volume -	Turn volume down
	MUTE	Mute	Mute audio

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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 XRGB-mini FrameMeister.

Where can I buy an XRGB-2 plus ?

Good luck finding a new one nowadays. The XRGB-2 plus was succeeded by the XRGB-3 and XRGB-mini FRAMEMEISTER. It is best to try to source one of those units; however, if you really want/need a XRGB-2 plus the best places are eBay and other auction sites as well as specific shops in Japan.

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] w/3.5mm audio] (passthrough)
• 1 x [[D-Terminal] w/stereo RCA sockets] aka Component
• 1 x RGB-21 (GAME IN)
• 1 x [[S-video] w/stereo RCA sockets] (S IN)
• 1 x [[Composite] w/stereo RCA sockets] (VIDEO IN)

How much does the XRGB-2 plus cost?

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

How to reset XRGB-2 plus?

When the unit if off, hold the left (←) and right (→) arrow buttons on the unit (not remote) and press the power button.

Important : about GAME IN input (RGB-21)

Never directly use the European standard SCART cables with an XRGB-2 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 ?

No discernable lag.

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

Mode	Resolution	Type	Aspect ratio
31kHz	640x480	VGA	Normal (4:3)
47kHz	1024x768	XGA	Normal (4:3)

Note in XGA resolution V_Line is always on.

XGA can be selected in Super Mode or by starting the unit with Up (Status) pressed. Starting the unit with Down (Gamma) pressed will make it start in VGA mode.

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 ?

Doe your screen looks like this ?

scren distortion

Then you need to manually adjust the User Dot-Clock section.

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.

(will make a gif animation explaining stuttering)

Recommended settings

System	Cable	Sharpness	A/D	Extra settings (can help to fix problems/increase quality)
Capcom CPS-1	RGB via SuperGUN	0	255	RGB-21 INPUT termination : 220 OHM
Capcom CPS-2	RGB via SuperGUN	0	255	RGB-21 INPUT termination : 220 OHM NTSC AFC : MANUAL / AFC level : 3
Capcom CPS-3	RGB via SuperGUN	0	255	RGB-21 INPUT termination : 220 OHM NTSC AFC : MANUAL / AFC level : 3
Dreamcast	S-VIDEO RGB VGA	0 0 0	255 255 255	- - D in 2 INPUT signal : RGB
Konami TMNT based hardware	RGB via SuperGUN	0	255	NTSC AFC : MANUAL / AFC level : 3 RGB-21 INPUT termination : 220 OHM
Master System	RGB	0	255	-
Mega-CD	COMPOSITE RGB	0 0	255 255	- -
Megadrive	COMPOSITE RGB	0 0	255 255	- -
Neo Geo AES	RGB	0	255	NTSC AFC : MANUAL / AFC level : 5
Neo Geo MVS	RGB via SuperGUN	0	255	NTSC AFC : MANUAL / AFC level : 5 RGB-21 INPUT termination : 220 OHM
Nes	COMPOSITE RGB	0 0	255 255	Y/C separation set : LOW PASS -
Nintendo 64	COMPOSITE S-VIDEO RGB	0 0 0	255 255 255	- - -
PC Engine	COMPOSITE RGB	0 0	255 255	- NTSC AFC : MANUAL / AFC level : 4~7
PlayStation	COMPOSITE S-VIDEO RGB	0 0 0	255 255 255	- - -
PlayStation 2	COMPOSITE S-VIDEO RGB COMPONENT	0 0 0 0	255 255 255 255	- - - -
PlayStation Portable	COMPONENT	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	0 0 0	255 255 255	- - -
Sega System 16	RGB via SuperGUN	0	255	NTSC AFC : MANUAL / AFC level : 3 RGB-21 INPUT termination : 220 OHM
Sega System 32	RGB via SuperGUN	0	255	NTSC AFC : MANUAL / AFC level : 3 RGB-21 INPUT termination : 220 OHM
Sega Naomi	RGB via SuperGUN	0	255	NTSC AFC : MANUAL / AFC level : 3 RGB-21 INPUT termination : 220 OHM
Sony ZN-2	RGB via SuperGUN	0	255	RGB-21 INPUT termination : 220 OHM
Super Nes	COMPOSITE S-VIDEO RGB	0 0 0	255 255 255	- - -
Various Bootleg PCBs	RGB via SuperGUN	0	255	RGB-21 INPUT termination : 220 OHM

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-2 plus 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-2 plus (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

Manual

XRGB-2 Plus Manual (JP)