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Component to HDMI Scaler + Deinterlace - Detailed Review

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The Sunnatch Component to HDMI Scaler will scale, deinterlace, and convert component video to HDMI. With broad compatibility and performance above its price, chances are your component devices will look better than before on your modern TV or monitor. Selectable output modes and good latency performance means the Sunnatch Component to HDMI Scaler outputs accurate video in both 4:3 and 16:9 format that is a very playable experience on older consoles.
This video is a detailed review of the Sunnatch Component to HDMI Scaler where I unbox and test input at 480i/p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080P from both the XBOX 360 and Sega Genesis with HD Retrovision component cable. The Sunnatch component to HDMI scaler also support 576i/p however I was not able to test these modes, but based on the performance across the other modes, I would be surprised if this component to HDMI converter does not measure up.
I test upscale, downscale, deinterlace, and conversion including sample footage for you to check out. If you are looking for a component to HDMI converter that delivers, the Sunnatch could be the right choice. This component to HDMI scaler should not be this good for $35 usd (at the time of recording).
Thanks for watching!
Links:
Sunnatch Component to HDMI: amzn.to/3c1uTmn
These Mcbazel converters perform very well (far above their price) and also support 240p for PS1, etc:
Mcbazel ODV Component/S-Video/Composite to HDMI Converter: amzn.to/3NDJH8W
Mcbazel ODV-II Component/S-Video/Composite to HDMI Converter: amzn.to/3Dpr7yc
Mcbazel ODV-GBS-C Component/VGA/Scart to HDMI Converter: amzn.to/3jerIMj
Other options:
mClassic 4K HDMI Upscaler: amzn.to/3tWsNuo
mCable Gaming: amzn.to/3K3EV2I
Portta Component to HDMI Converter (w/o scaler): amzn.to/3JYK63K
Portta Component to HDMI Scaler: amzn.to/35sbMz2
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Sunnatch Specs:
Component Input Resolutions: 480i/p(60Hz), 576i/p(50Hz), 720p(50/60Hz), 1080i/p(50/60Hz)
HDMI Output Resolutions: 800x600(60Hz), 1024x768(60Hz), 1280x1024(60Hz), 720p(60Hz), 1080p(60Hz)
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:05 Unboxing
02:05 Features and Specifications
03:28 Video Test with HD Retrovision Component Cable of Sega Genesis
03:59 Multi-Mode Upscale, Deinterlace, and Conversion Tests with XBOX360
06:16 Multi-Mode Gameplay Tests with Side-by-Side Comparison
07:10 Latency Test
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@spicyninja5372 2 года назад

You are very under rated sir, thanks for the useful information!

@askdrtk 2 года назад

Much appreciated, I'm glad to help out!

@bryana8958 5 месяцев назад

Would this work on the PlayStation 2 with games that runs on 480i or 480p?

@GameGardener Год назад

I unfortunately had a lot of issues with this product. I tested with multiple HDMI cables, and my HD retro vision SNES cable that I know is for sure working.

@askdrtk Год назад

I haven’t had problems with mine as of yet and I do use it regularly, but I have heard about a number of issues in the past year. Unfortunately it seems there may be quality control issues. Sorry to hear it didn’t work out for you.

@SntaCruz83 Год назад

@@askdrtkNuts! I just purchased one (though, not scheduled to arrive for another month) and it'll be a shame if QC drops the ball. I've gone through 3 different Wii2Hdmi style adapters as well as a component to HDMI converter and I still can't get it to work reliably with our QN90a Samsung TV. If I connect the component cables directly to an old TV it works great right away. The confusing part is that the HDMI video issue eventually resolves itself. It's almost as if something just needs to warm up. For the first half hour (when trying to use an HDMI connection) the TV does not recognize there is a signal. Eventually, the Wii's video comes up for just a second and then disconnects soon after and does this over and over for about 5 minutes. If I hit the Wii's home button, the menu that pops up displays on the screen and stays up until I close out of that menu . Once I try and do anything else on screen, it goes back to video feed cutting in and out. However, after a few more minutes of this, the video eventually stays on and working without issue for as long as we play. I thought maybe it was the Wii, but it works with components no problem. I tried two other HDMI cables but no change (granted, one was another 15 footer, the other was two feet). The old TV with the component input also has HDMI input but didn't work with it either. So, it's not the Wii, not the cable, not the TV...but, ALL the adapters? I just can't figure it out. My Wii is first gen (with the Gamecube board) so I'm not sure if that matters. I'm really hoping the one you suggested in this video is the key to success. Hopefully being able to toggle between the different output resolutions will help with signal recognition.

@NightCoffeeX 2 года назад

Hello, do you have any recommendations for a cheap component to HDMI device for my PS2? I need it to display or convert in a way the 480i(of PS2's menu and some games) for my monitor that supports only progressive resolutions(minimum 480p). I tried to order a Portta scaler device after hearing that its the best for price+quality(you also did a review on it), unfortunately, the order from Amazon cannot arrive in my city, forcing me to search other alternatives. From what I learned, to fix this I need a component to HDMI that has a line doubler function, at this point I just want to have the PS2 display everything on my monitor without relying on a chinese HDMI dongle that I currently have(cannot display interlaced resolutions like the 480i) and needs me to navigate blindly until I start a game with progressive scan. I don't care about the visual quality or any other gimmick(though, would be nice to avoid the bob deinterlacing, the upper shacking/tremble thing if you know about it). Thank you!

@askdrtk 2 года назад

The 480i is generally less of an issue vs 240p for most scalers. This converter from Sunnatch scales and deinterlaces 480i to 480p, 720p, and 1080p, however like most scalers, it doesn't claim to natively support 240p which many games use on the PS2 and other consoles. The Retrotink 2x Pro and 5x Pro both support 240p and 480i among other resolutions and work very well with the PS2, however neither is priced in the "budget" category. I can't recommend others without having tested them myself, and so I have actually been working on a video to test 240p /480i with a few scalers...coming soon...(i am assembling a set of test devices that display both resolutions). Thanks for the great question!

@maiplaysdrums 2 года назад

Hi, I have the exact same issue. Any luck on getting it to work? Can't find much about this online so my only solution is to buy a retro TV that would support the PS2...

@askdrtk 2 года назад

Sorry for the delayed reply. I've been testing the Mcbazel ODV converter. It supports both 480i / 240p and switches quickly on the fly with the PS2 menus/games. It isn't an upscaler (I've been testing is with an mClassic between it and my Samsung Q80T television and have been very impressed). Unfortunately the ODV has been in very short supply (about the only place I could find them in stock is Amazon.ca of all places...) so I have been holding off on doing a review video until they are back in stock. There has been so much frustration with gear out of stock over the past two years that I didn't want to be the cause of even more disappointment... Hopefully supply will catch up soon!

@maiplaysdrums 2 года назад

@@askdrtk Thank you! I tried my luck and bought a generic AV to HDMI converter and it worked. I also tried AV to VGA, then VGA to HDMI. The quality of both aren't great, but it will do for now 😅

@askdrtk 2 года назад

Glad to hear you have a solution in place! Emulation is ok, but there is something really nice about gaming on original hardware...👍😄

@derrick_builds Год назад

More like this, please. Keep up the good work.

@askdrtk Год назад

Much appreciated, glad I could help out!

@RaptorZX3 2 года назад

I have this scaler for streaming games and it's pretty good, i played OG XBox racing games on it and i didn't noticed any weird input lag, which can be really bad in racing games. But it's just fine. The picture might not be as perfect as a Retrotink 5X, but it's still pretty good!

@askdrtk 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing your experience with racing games, I find the same thing, latency is not an issue with this converter. The 5X is a great device - even at $300 USD it could be considered good value for what it can do, but keeping in mind the original experience we all had with many classic consoles and computers, given the price difference, whether it is 10 times better than the Sunnatch is another question...

@RaptorZX3 2 года назад

@@askdrtk the Retrotink 5X may still be a good deal...but it's still 300$US+shipping (which would be around 400-420$CAN for me), which i would prefer to spend on something else. So this device is much cheaper and really good for the price, plus it have a resolution switch on it, which have 2 x 4:3 resolutions, 1 x 5:4 resolution, and 2 x 16:9 resolutions. So it doesn't force-stretch the picture like most scalers do out there, 4:3 picture stretched in 16:9 is ugly! Yes it's Component only, but it's doing a great job and i wanted something that can do at least 480p in 4:3. And i do have a Retrotink 2X Pro too, not using it right now but maybe in the future. the 2X Pro isn't good for newer consoles like the XBox, PS2 and Gamecube because it doesn't do 480p, only 480i and it's real ugly if it moves fast, because of the interlacing it's doing some kind of strange motion blur. So if you only want to do Component and everything in Progressive (480p up to 1080p), this Sunnatch device is awesome and not very expensive. Also this device is made by a few other different companies as well, like Easycel.

@askdrtk 2 года назад

I agree 100%. I also have a 2X Pro, but find I use the Sunnatch most often followed by my Portta converter scaler (XBOX 360) for the reasons you shared. I haven't gone for the 5X myself as (also being from Canada) $420CAN doesn't make sense for my use cases. The resolution switch with multiple aspect ratios on the Sunnatch works very well and the converter has never let me down, even with some older computers with composite video that is somewhat out of spec (VIC-20 , Apple IIc, etc..) I'm really glad you commented on the value of the Sunnatch converter as it seems many options get lost amongst the hype around RT and others... I don't think the Sunnatch get's the attention it deserves. Thanks again for for taking the time to share your experience with this converter - Let's keep original hardware alive!

@askdrtk 2 года назад

I should have mentioned that for the Vic-20 and Apple llc I convert the composite to component first and then use the Sunnatch as the Sunnatch of course requires component input. I find I get a better image with these devices using the two step conversion vs using the 2X... surprising to me...

@askdrtk 2 года назад

The aspect ratio control (aside from really good image quality) is one of the best features on this converter imo. Perfect for Xbox...

@ELHouari-Youssef1989 Год назад

Thank you for the fantastically honest content

@vladimirflorescu7893 2 года назад

Hello there, thank you for your videos on these converters. I have to purchase one because I want to connect my old dvd player (Pioneer DV-737, component video output 480i or 480p) to my new tv hdmi port. Unfortunately all tv manufacturers have ditched component video inputs in order to reduce price so now many old but good players became useless. Anyhow, I don't expect to reach the same image quality on the new 55" tv, but can you recommend a converter/upscaler which would do a decent job?

@askdrtk 2 года назад

Thanks for the question and the DV-737 is an excellent dvd player - one of the best I have seen. Some people like to go with the Retrotink 5X Pro, but it is really meant for video games and I have found you can get better image quality from DVDs using the following approach. For non-video game use I recommend the Portta converter scaler (my review here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-moFVrfb1MT0.html ). This will get you from component to HDMI 1080p with great color and image clarity. Many people can stop there and be satisfied, but if you want to take things a step further, connect the HDMI output from the Portta to either an OREI XD-4000 or an mClassic / mCable scaler. These units will upscale the 1080p from the Portta to 4k. The combination of the Portta with one of the two 4k scalers produces outstanding image quality on large format televisions (I do this with a 65" QLED). Here are links for the OREI XD-4000: www.orei.com/products/xd4000-hdmi-video-converter-scaler-4k and the mClassic / mCable: www.marseilleinc.com/mclassic/ Hope this helps out!

@vladimirflorescu7893 2 года назад

@@askdrtk thank you so much, I'll go for Portta converter with an mcable cinema edition scaler. Thx again for your answer.

@andersonpereira2495 Год назад

I have a question, if I have the component holder I have to buy other cables so that the quality can be seen better, right? So if I buy the component cables for the xbox 360, would I have the yellow cable left over, would it look just as good or do I have to buy another more expensive adapter to have a scaler?

@askdrtk Год назад

Using component cables will provide a clearer image with better color compared to composite (yellow) only. If you use component, you will have the yellow (composite) cable left over - no connected. You could use composite (yellow) with a scaler, but again, you will notice a considerably better picture from component. I hope this helps out!

@nathandaniels4823 2 года назад

Just found this link! Out of curiosity, did you find that the latency varies depending on the settings?

@askdrtk 2 года назад

Great question - I measured pretty much every combination I could put together (far too many for the video...lol) and there was negligible difference in latency that couldn't be explained away a experimental variability. This is a solid converter that is far better than its price made me expect...

@nathandaniels4823 2 года назад

Hhmmm. Unfortunately, the Sunnatch seems to be unavailable now. There’s a brand called Easycel that seems to have similar functionality. I’ll check into it.

@askdrtk 2 года назад

Like so many things these days, they seem to come in and out of stock. I haven't tried the Easycel, but I have seen many look-a-likes on the "outside only" for all sorts of gear, then you open the case and... - probably ok if you can return (amazon...). I reviewed the Porrta as well. It too performs very well, but I find the additional output modes really useful on the Sunnatch given the range of gear I use. I like my Retrotink 2x pro as well, but interestingly enough, I have found both the Sunnatch and Portta converters to be more capture card friendly.

@askdrtk 2 года назад

Great to hear on the black screen / chrono cross issues! 240p support would have taken this up a notch, but it still is a very useful converter and thanks for sharing your setup with the 2X and HDMI to Component adapter!

@spicyninja5372 2 года назад

I wanted to point out that the link you have posted in the description leads to the hdmi to component converter, not the component to hdmi converter.

@askdrtk 2 года назад

Thanks for letting me know. I have updated the link.

@MarkUnique 2 года назад

I'm considering a product like this for the Nintendo Wii. I do have the Wii component video cable, but the 50" 4K TV (Vizio V505-G9) doesn't have component inputs. I'm currently having a problem using the PORTHOLIC Wii to HDMI Converter 1080P, where when I attempt to set the Wii output to 480p and 16:9 widescreen. The picture alternates flashing a black screen with the normal output every second, so unusable, I can barely change Wii settings with this happening. I could get it to work with 480i 4:3 aspect ratio on screen. I'm using a 4K capable HDMI cable. I'd like to get upscaled progressive output that fills widescreen. The thing is, I had this working with the PORTHOLIC on a smaller 32" HDTV (Samsung UN32D4000ND 1360x768 display resolution). Any ideas what could be causing the flashing black with normal screen? I guess I'm trying to understand that before buying other products just hoping it works.

@askdrtk 2 года назад

There have been some issues with the Portholic as you describe. The flashing between a normal display and black screen is generally caused by sync / signal issues. This often happens with HDMI cables that don't meet the spec they advertise, especially if the length gets over 15 feet. I would recommend trying another brand / length of cable if you haven't already to confirm whether this is the issue. Your 32" Samsung is not 1080p but rather 720p, so it used less bandwidth on the cable. If the cable swap doesn't solve the issue, there can be incompatibilities between certain converters and televisions due to sync being slightly out of spec (some TV's are more flexible than others). I can tell you that I have tested the Sunnatch converter/scaler with a number of displays and had no sync issues. I would really check the cable first, because there are many cables that a marginal, regardless of their specs and price... Hope this helps out and let me know what you find.

@MarkUnique 2 года назад

@@askdrtk I appreciate the insight and tips! I'll try another HDMI cable I'm using elsewhere for debug, but if it is the HDMI cable, do you have any brand recommendations as I'd need to buy one? Also, the PORTTA Component to HDMI Converter with Scaler that you've also reviewed seems more known than the Sunnatch (neither have the best ratings) - I'm considering getting that instead, as 720p/1280p outputs are fine for me. Do you recommend the Sunnatch over the PORTTA? I only have the Wii that outputs 480p/480i, and no other old devices I'd use it with.

@askdrtk 2 года назад

The PORTTA is also a solid choice at this price point and works well with the Wii. The SUNNATCH has a few additional selectable output modes vs. the PORTTA which are great for older computers / consoles, for your application 720P and 1080P are all that are required and both support that well - conversion and scaling are on par imo. I always view ratings with some skepticism as there are so many reasons things don't always work as expected that are not always a direct result of the product itself...this is why I perform many tests with different sources / displays before posting a video. I will never catch everything and there are limits to the tests I can perform, but I try to cover very old school through "newly" vintage... I also have a Retrotink 2X Pro and while the color performance and scaling is superior to the PORTTA and SUNNATCH, I would be hard pressed to say that it is 4X better given the price difference. Of course this is only my opinion, and while I like top of the line performance as much as anyone, value isn't always found there depended on our needs...

@miguelangelrodriguezandreu1072 Год назад

does it support ps1 game resolutions from a ps2?

@askdrtk Год назад

No, it doesn't support 240p for PS1 (and some early PS2) games. I use the Mcbazel ODV (version 1 and 2 both work great) for 240p from PS1/PS2 and other "early" generation consoles and computers. The ODV is a great alternative to some of the other more expensive options as it provides very good image quality and very low latency. Hope this helps out!

@jsullivan2112 Год назад

Oh awesome! I was primarily thinking about retro consoles and was wondering about using an HD Retrovision cable when you jumped right to it. Hopefully there isn’t a gamebreaking amount of latency?

@askdrtk Год назад

Glad you enjoyed the vid! Latency is good on these converters. I have found FP shooters, racers, etc. are very playable.

@jsullivan2112 Год назад

@@askdrtk Awesome thanks! I ended up buying one, just haven’t found the time to try it out yet. I’m sure it’s fine, like you said! Fingers crossed their QA is good and mine’s not a dud. 🙂

@Ilovecats1236 7 месяцев назад

Overall, do you think this is a better option to the Porta?

@abrahamr.floranvaldez3112 Год назад

Greetings, what you would consider is the best and the second best component to HDMI converters on the market to display a PS2 game on a New TV?

@askdrtk Год назад

A great choice as it supports 240p, 480i, and 480p (and all associated PAL resolutions) flawlessly from the PS2 (and probably the best value) is the Mcbazel ODV: www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4B2CM9F/ref=sspa_dk_detail_5?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B0B4B2CM9F&pd_rd_w=17wdV&content-id=amzn1.sym.bff6e147-54ad-4be3-b4ea-ec19ea6167f7&pf_rd_p=bff6e147-54ad-4be3-b4ea-ec19ea6167f7&pf_rd_r=Q76A16HMJZG2QBSZDXX8&pd_rd_wg=DZUBj&pd_rd_r=f9072647-e194-4e25-88fe-20b5c37af79a&s=electronics&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWwy&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzRFROU1dUS0kzRUUzJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDcyMzQ0MzA4NFo0RURRMzBYQSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDM5OTAyNEVOVVlHMFdQWThOJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsMiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= The best currently available in terms of upscaling that I have tested in the Retrotink 5x Pro. Great image, not perceptible lag, and excellent compatibility across all PS2 output resolutions.

@josedanielrodriguezbia5951 2 года назад

Hello! Thanks for te video, wich is the best upscaler for PS2 between Portta and Sunnatch?

@askdrtk 2 года назад

Hello and I am glad to help! You will need to configure the PS2 to output 480p/576p. After that, both will produce about the same quality image, however the Sunnatch has more flexible adjustments for TV that don't handle aspect ratio as well. If you like to play PS1 games on your PS2 I would recommend the Mcbazel ODV (best value) or the Retrotink 2x or 5x as these converters will handle the default 240p output form PS1 (and a few PS2) games. Hope this helps out.

@vincenzomedio939 Год назад

Do composite cables also work with it.

@askdrtk Год назад

This one it component only. For composite, I recommend the Mcbazel ODV. It does both composite and component and fully supports 240p/480i on challenging consoles like PS1/2. Hope this helps out!

@xavierzander4201 2 года назад

Great work you do ! i was looking for a composite to HDMI scaler, i have one working with component for my ES35V vhs vcr, but looking for one that coverts composite in the correct 480i or 576i i yet have to find one, one i have does only 720/1080i and the aspect ratio shows wrong, 4:3 streched into 19:6, does a composite to HDMI scaler exist, which scales the aspect ratio correctly ? i use it for converting analog VHS.

@askdrtk 2 года назад

Much appreciated. For composite to HDMI I recommend the ODV Composite to HDMI converter (it actually does composite RCA, S-Video, and component conversion). It handle 480i (and even 240p off spec) very well with no aspect ratio issues. I have mine connected to an MClassic and the results are impressive. The ODV is available from a few sellers, but here is a link to a page from Mcbazel. mcbazel.com/products/odv-composite-rca-s-video-ypbpr-to-hdmi-converter?_pos=1&_sid=c406c37d9&_ss=r Hope this helps out.

@xavierzander4201 2 года назад

@@askdrtk on the link i got a "404 oops!" message, and other websites have no stock, i now have one scaler that is working for me, but only with my Hyperdeck Shuttle and 5" Video Assist, has good aspect ratio, and no upscale, to make it more perfect i aim for an all BMD solution, and thinking about the Analog to SDI converter from BMD, connecting to the BMD Video Assist, it's a bit of a gamble if that will even work… the Video Assist does accept the output of the scaler at the HDMI input, don't know if the BMD converter gives a valid signal at SDI, now i'm asking myself, what's the difference between a scaler and converter… i guess a scaler changes the resolution and the frame rate and i or p …..

@askdrtk 2 года назад

Sorry about the link... Of all places, amazon.ca appears to have stock. I'm not sure on shipping flexibility, but it may be worth checking out as I can confirm the ODV is a good working option. www.amazon.ca/Mcbazel-Composite-S-Video-Adapter-Converter/dp/B07WYGRVT8 Your BMD solution sounds interesting. I'm not using their ecosystem at the moment, but I have been thinking about checking out some of their gear... On the converter vs scaler topic, I have found the difference to be scalers change the output resolution where as converters maintain the resolution and only change the signal format (although this becomes questionable when dealing with off-spec 240p signals).

@xavierzander4201 2 года назад

@@askdrtk so… i'm not a "gamer" my interest lies in a good fashion of transfering VHS to digital, my luck was i started with a VHS combo recorder, which already gave a steady signal on all outputs, to use a BMD capture device > Intensity Shuttle, which only works with clean video signals in the first place… problem with most vcr's is, they don't give a steady signal off, and only have composite, problem for me, if my (good) vcr gives up the ghost,…. i should capture over composite, that's why i look into the option of converters, and have some succes with that, but sometimes i get upscaled signals or wrong aspect ratio, because the 4:3 is filling in the 16:9 completely (stretched) so i find the option "converters" a good option to otherwise hard to get TBC equipment, upscaling has no use in this case for me, i'm trying to go for an all BMD solution, so i'm hoping the BMD Analog to SDI converter would suit me, since my BMD Video Assist has also SDI input next to HDMI, but i guess the longer the equipment line used the worse quality gets, so maybe i have to stick with which i now have for setup. But i am amazed by the results i have sofar, because game consoles have generaly a more stable signal then vcr's.

@askdrtk 2 года назад

Thanks for the update and I do like the idea of the all BMD solution. I suggested the ODV as I use it with my JVC SR-DVM700 for monitoring miniDV tapes during conversion. It also does an excellent job of converting some very challenging off-spec composite signals such as the Apple II and VIC 20 computers. I believe one of the reasons it performs well is that it does not scale, but only deinterlaces 480i and outputs 480p over HDMI. Once the composite signal is correctly deinterlaced and converted, scaling is less problematic whether it be in post production using Premiere or Resolve, or with hardware upscalers (the mCable cinema is an interesting option for this as it is optimized for videos and not gaming). Please keep me up to date with the BMD approach.

@alfredcowans880 2 года назад

Nice Video Man💯👍🏾👌🏾

@askdrtk 2 года назад

Thanks and glad to help out!

@Hadarouken Год назад

I have this but I’m thinking of upgrading for less than a $100? Any ideas?

@askdrtk Год назад

The Mcbazel ODV is a good step up. Image quality is superior, very low latency, and it also supports 240p which is something you don’t often get without spending more. I use one regularly and it has proven to be of good quality. It is very comparable to to Retrotink 2x pro, at a more affordable price. Hope this helps out!

@Wayno220 2 года назад

looks like it starts crushing Blacks and gets darker after 480p, is this the case?

@askdrtk 2 года назад

Great question. I went back and checked the black levels of the individual captures with the scopes in Premiere and there is a small variance (less than 5%). It appears slightly more noticeable watching the rendered video from Premiere and even more noticeable watching it back on RU-vid. It appears the process of rendering in Premiere and RU-vid rendering / compression increases the variance. It is difficult to see any difference when connected directly to my monitors... Hope this helps out!

@losty4196 2 года назад

would this make my ps2 full screen or will it just be 720p at a 4:3 ratio?

@askdrtk 2 года назад

Thanks for the question! The mode switch allows you to choose output resolutions including whether aspect ratio is maintained (both 4:3 remains at 4:3 and 16:9 remains at 16:9) or stretched to fit. This works well for me as I like to play / view 4:3 as 4:3 and the same goes for 16:9, but for those wanting to stretch 4:3 to 16:9 the option is available. Hope this helps out and thanks again for checking out my review.

@federicorodriguezvaldez1926 2 года назад

Hello brother, I am from Argentina. I recently ordered this device from a web portal, I am waiting for it to arrive. I have a Mclassic, my question is the following, will the sunnatch be compatible with the mclassic? Thank you.

@askdrtk 2 года назад

Hey Federico, that is a great question! Yes it is, and because the mClassic will accept all of the output formats from the Sunnatch converter, you can experiment with different combinations of Sunnatch video output and mClassic modes to get the best video for different sources. Thanks again for the question, you are going to be enjoying some great looking video from your retro gear.

@Alejandro-tp1mn 25 дней назад

Cómo te fue, es buen producto?

2 года назад

Hello! great video! I have already buy it on amazon and the image is perfect but with a glitch all the time, i all resutions. When the PS2 is off there is the tipical rainbow signal with no glitch. The PS2 with an RGB cable to the TV works well (but the image is worse of course). Thank you!

@askdrtk 2 года назад

Much appreciated! The glitch sounds like a sync issue. Do you have another component device you can test with the converter? Also, try to make sure the component cable is routed away from anything that could cause interference. Let me know how things go. It is also possible you received a defective converter - hope not, but the best thing again would be to test with another source.

@elmachipsfoose Месяц назад

Does it work with 240p?

@LucaTama 2 года назад

Hi! I'm sorry for my english (I'm italian) A little while ago I bought one of these converters (PORTTA Component to Hdmi, without scaler function) to try it on a Wii. The problem I had with this device is that, when I set the console to 480p, diagonal lines of noise appeared and moved all over the screen, all this did not occur with the other two resolutions (576i and 480i). I had also bought two wii2hdmi (one of a sub-brand, the other of Portholic), but the problem was always the same. I changed televisions, cables, stations and I could not solve the problem, so I thought it was the fault of the converters that I had bought and still looking for one that works well. The only way I was able to mitigate the problem was by activating a noise filter on my Samsung TV, but the problem only disappeared in the Wii menu, not in the games. On amazon Italy I can't find the Sunnatch scaler, but on the other hand there is the Easycel scaler (that seems to me identical to this one). So the question is as follows: since, at least as far as amazon Italy is concerned, this scaler costs 20€ more than the PORTTA converter, is it worth a try or is it better to buy a tv with component inputs in the future? Otherwise I wouldn't know what else to do... Grazie!

@askdrtk 2 года назад

I have tested the Sunnatch (Easycell is the same) with the Wii at all resolutions (on several TVs) and it works without issue. Component ports on flat panel TVs generally have terrible latency, CRTs with component inputs work great. Based on my tests I would suggest giving the Easycell a try. Hope this helps out!

@LucaTama 2 года назад

Thanks! I'll try to get the Easycel scaler then. Unfortunately my damn TV doesn't have component inputs and I'll have to make do somehow.

@askdrtk 2 года назад

Glad to help! Most newer TVs are not including component inputs and the ones that do tend to have to much lag for gaming, so the Easycel will be a good solution. If you have a chance, let me know how it goes.

@LucaTama 2 года назад

Hi, I'm back! I have been testing the Easycel scaler and I must say it does a good job. However, I still have a small problem: with both Portholic's Wii2Hdmi converter and PORTTA's converter the image was very clean and sharp, but there were these ghost lines that moved all over the screen, with the Easycel scaler it's the opposite, there are no more ghost lines but the image is much more blurred. Do you have any advice on how to fix this? I can't explain how it's possible...

@LucaTama 2 года назад

I should add that I have tried all types of resolution

@eduardoblanco7316 Год назад

Do you recomend this converter for PlayStation 2?

@askdrtk Год назад

This converter does not support 240p input which some of the older PS2 (and all PS1) games use. My preference (and the one I use for PS1/2 and retro computers) is the Mcbazel ODV. It supports 240p/480i and switches between resolutions quickly. It also has very low latency. They have a few newer models, but the original ODV has never let me down. Here is a link to their website. mcbazel.com/index.php/product/odv-composite-rca-s-video-ypbpr-to-hdmi-converter/ Hope this helps out!

@steven3379 2 года назад

Will this work with component hoo-kup dvd players to HDMI tvs?

@askdrtk 2 года назад

Yes it will. I have tested it with a few DVD players. Aspect ratio and image quality are very good. Thanks for the question and for watching!

@COIFISHGAMING Год назад

Hey man! I have SNES Retrovison Cables will this take the input and convert it to 720P? The Portta didn't work ;( Thanks!

@askdrtk Год назад

The one I have found to work best (without the expense of a 5x) with a variety of component adapters (SNES, PS2, etc.) is the ODV-GBC-C. It provides both HDMI and VGA outputs. It has adjustments for RGB chroma, supports 240p/480i, fast resolution switching, and latency is very low (I can't measure it with a 120fps camera). Good component cables (like Retrovision) work well and provide an excellent picture, cheap cables...do not work well. It is about $90 usd at amazon. amzn.to/476Oh9F Hope this helps out!

@COIFISHGAMING Год назад

@@askdrtk I was looking at this device as well. The only reason I need a scaler is literally for my audience haha. I have a composite option currently that goes to my CRT and gets converted to HDMI for my Capture card. I have RGB split as well to my CRT but I need something usable to my Capture device lol. Audience doesn't notice but I do!

@askdrtk Год назад

I hear you...I'm never satisfied either... Not sure which capture card you are using, but the ODV works well with my 4K60 pro mkii and Cam Link Pro... Cheers!

@COIFISHGAMING Год назад

@@askdrtk You will laugh, I use a Black Magic Intensity Shuttle! I am probably the only guy on the planet using it buts rock solid. Takes Component HDMI and S Video However it can only output 720P 60 or 1080P 30

@askdrtk Год назад

NIce... Truth is once you look at the way retro consoles and PC's look on CRT, there is not conversion that will ever look good enough...lol. BMD is solid, 720/1080p, it's all good...😆

@Mystninja 3 года назад

Years ago I got my self a old Logitech 5.1 computer speakers. But it has that RCA style input but 3 3.5 mm jacks. #1 left right front #2 left right rear and #3 sub and center. Input. But I can't use it as it was ment. Any ideas a things to search for. I can use it with my sound blaster omni sound card. But it's backwards in the sound. I mean it's not how it's ment to be.

@askdrtk 3 года назад

I have an idea, but if you can let me know what model number the speakers are I will confirm before making a recommendation.

@Mystninja 3 года назад

@@askdrtk Logitech X530 I use to just run them as a 2.1 with headphone splitters. Still sounded better with the tv. But I'm wanting to find a way to run them on my gaming rig via TV. I seen a RCA to optical adaptor years ago. But i was told it wouldn't work. But any ideas are good.

@askdrtk 3 года назад

I believe what you need is an “audio console adapter.” Logitech used to make one-discontinued, but others are available. Do a search on eBay for “SGEYR 5.1 Audio Console Adapter” and you should find what you need. This will allow you to plug in the three 3.5mm plugs from your Logitech system and will convert is to 2 RCA stereo plugs. You would then connect the two RCAs to your TVs audio out.

@Mystninja 3 года назад

@@askdrtk thank you wise technology man. I'll have a look for a SGEYR 5.1 Audio console adapter.

@LucaTama 2 года назад

The long-awaited RGB SCART cable for the Wii has finally arrived. What can I say? A real delusion. Very low quality on various televisions, low noise in the image but an unprecedented blur. A bit better than composite, but definitely a purchase that I recommend only in case you use a CRT TV. I also tried to play Wii games on my cousin's Wii U with backward compatibility, I must say that as far as I'm concerned is the best quality I've experienced. So drawing the various conclusions: -My TV sucks at lower resolutions, as does its internal scaler. -My parents' TV with component inputs is great for the Wii. -The Easycel scaler, despite my complaints (I'm Italian, it's in my DNA to complain), is the second best solution I've tried. The Wii U, on the other hand, is the absolute best for me. So, to recap everything, now I know the best solutions for me. All that's left is to choose one! With this epic over, I can finally thank you for the answers to all my whims. Have a great time!

@askdrtk 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing the results with your Wii to SCART experiment - I'm sure it looked great on the CRT. Modern TVs usually have a difficult time scaling, so I try to handle that before the input. One other experiment I have been testing since I got a Mcbazel ODV (supports 240p in addition to 480i) in for review is connecting an mClassic between the converter output and the TV / monitor. This way I get a 4K upscale from the 480p output on the ODV. The mClassic also works with the Sunnatch and Portta. I am still testing content, but the results have been pretty impressive so far. I'm not ready to pronounce this the "5X killer" but it has been eye opening... There will be a video coming...

@LucaTama 2 года назад

Can't wait to see that video then. ODV what would that be? As I am still immature in this world I have never heard of it.

@askdrtk 2 года назад

Here are links to the gear. Mcbazel ODV: mcbazel.com/index.php/product/odv-composite-rca-s-video-ypbpr-to-hdmi-converter/ and mClassic: www.marseilleinc.com/mclassic/ (although an mCable would also work - I prefer to use my own cables...) I really like this setup as it offers composite, s-video, and component inputs - really flexible for a variety of consoles and vintage computers.

@LucaTama 2 года назад

This is interesting, and could an ODV be better than the Easycel scaler? As for the mClassic I've seen a few videos, really good. I guess the combo with the ODV is great. Unfortunately the mClassic is not in my budget, plus I don't even know if they sell it in Europe.

@askdrtk 2 года назад

The good thing is that the mClassic can be an upgrade later on, but a good starting point for conversion to HDMI is needed first. I am going to include some side-by-side capture comparisons of the ODV, Sunnatch, Portta, etc. from the same sources in my review. It's quite a bit of work to get it all together, but as I said, the results are very interesting...

@marianne4276 2 года назад

Would this work for a Canon XH-A1 camera (YPbPr output 1080i and then convert it to HDMI 1080p?) - As the Canon XH-A1 does not have an HDMI port and supports only up to 1080i via component out I am looking for a way to 1) Convert component to HDMI and 2) Have it in 1080p/60 resolution (BMD Atem requires 1080p/60).

@askdrtk 2 года назад

Thanks for the question - that is a great use case! My understanding is the XH-A1 (nice camera by the way) outputs 1080i @ 60fps from component. I performed many additional tests on this converter that didn't make the video (would have been far too long...) beyond the xbox360 1080i component to 1080p HDMI conversion at 05:32 and all worked flawlessly. I haven't heard anything about the XH-A1 component output being out of spec, so the Sunnatch converter should do the job, giving you 1080p/60 HDMI for your Atem.

@marianne4276 2 года назад

@@askdrtk thanks for the answer... I actually went ahead and placed an order on Amazon for it.... I'm also 98% sure it should work.... it would give an old (but great) camera some new life as a 2nd camera in my setup without having to pay a lot for a similar quality camera. I will give an update once I get the converter. Thanks again, I looked at a few of your videos and subscribed, looking forward to more.

@askdrtk 2 года назад

I'm sure many of us would appreciate an update. The more gear for validation the better...Thanks again!

@marianne4276 2 года назад

@@askdrtk I just received the Sunnatch component to HDMI scaler, I will try it out tonight (Canon XH-A1 to scaler via component and then HDMI 1080p/60 to ATEM TV Studio HD). Fingers crossed.

@askdrtk 2 года назад

Hope all goes well. I really like the idea of keeping great gear going. Tech changes so rapidly and really good, and still useful gear with considerable life remaining, often drops away too quickly.

@TEEBS303 Год назад

Would this work with a Super Nintendo with the hd retrovision component cables?

@askdrtk Год назад

Yes, tested and working with North American NTSC version (SNS-001) and a friend tells me the UK PAL version (SNSP-001A) is also working for them.

@TEEBS303 Год назад

@@askdrtk thank you!!!!

@TEEBS303 Год назад

I got mine delivered yesterday. I tried out the PS2 with HD Retrovision cables and it looks nice although I don’t know if I’m getting the best picture quality that it’s capable of. I have the PS2 set to 16:9 and YPbPr and the Sunnatch on 1080p. Do you know if those are the optimal settings? The game I tested was Revenge of the Sith if that matters.

@askdrtk Год назад

Great ot hear! In most cases, those are the optimal settings. As long as the monitor / television supports 1080p (as almost all do today) that is the way to go. Some users have 720p televisions (crt or flat panel) that will downscale a 1080p signal to 720p for display. In that case, 720p is the best setting to avoid lag from the display's internal downscaling.

@demonprincess5634 Год назад

what about the nes and the atari 7800?

@askdrtk Год назад

It depends whether your nes or 7800 are composite modded. If you have composite mods for the nes / 7800 I would recommend the Mcbazel ODV. It supports 240p output from both consoles very well (good color and detail) and it also support component input for even higher picture quality on other consoles. Another option is the Retrotink 2X Pro, but in my testing their is no visible difference between the two and the Mcbazel is less expensive. If your consoles are not composite modded and you are using RF output on the nes / 7800, you will need an RF demodulator also called an RF to AV converter to convert the output to composite video and analog audio (you can also use an older VCR to do this). You would then connect the composite video and audio to the Mcbazel ODV in order to connect via HDMI to your TV or monitor. I hope this helps out!

@ELHouari-Youssef1989 Год назад

support super thank you

@askdrtk Год назад

Much appreciated, I’m glad I could help out!

@ProdriveGT Год назад

Is this better than portta?

@hurielmza Год назад

Can i use on the Wii console?

@askdrtk Год назад

Yes, I use it with the Wii regularly.

@mydude2473 2 года назад

Is it compatible with the mClassic?

@askdrtk 2 года назад

Yes it is. The mClassic supports all of the output modes from the Sunnatch and the combination produces some excellent video. Thanks for checking out my review!

@user-fp4rh2et7d 2 года назад

Is it suitable for crt?

@askdrtk 2 года назад

Yes if your CRT has an HDMI, DVI (requires adapter), or VGA (requires adapter) input and supports one of the output formats included in the specifications (800x600@60Hz, 1024x768@60Hz, 1280x1024@60Hz, 720p@60Hz, or 1080p@60Hz).

@ELHouari-Youssef1989 Год назад

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@leoleonard1580 2 года назад

Can’t tell the difference between the 4

@askdrtk 2 года назад

It can be tough to see with YT compression. Shows up pretty well in 1080p and 4K on my 43" screen, but even the 480p is very playable. Thanks for checking out my review!