AV and RF Options for PCE, Core I & II, LT, Shuttle, and SuperGrafx

SeymorOnion · 05/04/2013, 05:04 AM

I've been wondering about this for a while.
I've managed to find some bits and pieces to the puzzle, but have yet to find a comprehensive chart, or list.
Can you guys help me fill in any missing info, and correct any errors, in the following?

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EXT Port Pin-out Pictures are from: https://gamesx.com/misctech/pcebp.php
There's higher quality versions of those pictures there, and additional information.

The Perimeter of the Socket for the EXT Port [Type A] on USA Systems, is different than Japanese systems.
However, the pin-out is the same.

Systems without an EXT Port, and the Shuttle, can be modded for RGB and A/V out, internally.

All RGB Mods require the addition of extra stuff, that's written about, at length, in other threads.

EDIT 5-4-2013: Added "Yes" to DIN-Style A/V Port of the PCE Duo-RX. Thanks, SignOfZeta.

EDIT 5-7-2013: Added RF Info, thanks to soop and turbokon.

SignOfZeta · 05/04/2013, 11:06 AM

The RX is listed on your chart as having no video output at all. It should be the same as the other Duos.

spenoza · 05/04/2013, 12:14 PM

What can the Shuttle's expansion port be used for? Is there any means to connect it to a CD unit? I think I've read that it can't, but I'd like someone knowledgeable to weight in with a reminder.

SeymorOnion · 05/04/2013, 12:27 PM

At http://www.supergaijinultragamer.org/category/pc-engine/ they show, and talk about,
a Memory Backup Unit that plugs into the Shuttle's EXT Port.

CrackTiger · 05/04/2013, 12:40 PM

Quote from: guest on 05/04/2013, 12:14 PMWhat can the Shuttle's expansion port be used for? Is there any means to connect it to a CD unit? I think I've read that it can't, but I'd like someone knowledgeable to weight in with a reminder.

Gamesx: "For reasons known only to themselves the PC Engine Shuttle had a cut-down expansion connector. The primary change is the removal of the video bus pins, but in addition it lacks the IRQ2 pin, which is the only thing preventing the Shuttle from using a CD ROM peripheral. The Shuttle is a baffling mystery of the ages."

There is an official Tennokoe 2 style pack that goes inside the Shuttle. I sold a new one to someone on these boards who was hoping to be able to make it work in a Turbo Express.

soop · 05/07/2013, 07:07 AM

All the question marks under "RF port" you can change to "no".

The GT and Turbo Express don't natively have AV out, but they do have the option of an RCA cable AV out via the TV tuner.

If you want to add them, the CD ROM2 has 3 RCA jacks for composite AV, and the Super CD ROM2 has the same AV jack as the Core Units, SuperGrafx et all.

There is the fact that the Hu Card slot is practically the same thing as the expansion bus, as referenced by BT above, but that's probably getting carried away.

esadajr · 05/07/2013, 10:26 AM

Quote from: SeymorOnion on 05/04/2013, 12:27 PMAt http://www.supergaijinultragamer.org/category/pc-engine/ they show, and talk about,
a Memory Backup Unit that plugs into the Shuttle's EXT Port.

That's a cool blog

turbokon · 05/07/2013, 12:27 PM

Quote from: soop on 05/07/2013, 07:07 AMAll the question marks under "RF port" you can change to "no".

The GT and Turbo Express don't natively have AV out, but they do have the option of an RCA cable AV out via the TV tuner.

If you want to add them, the CD ROM2 has 3 RCA jacks for composite AV, and the Super CD ROM2 has the same AV jack as the Core Units, SuperGrafx et all.

There is the fact that the Hu Card slot is practically the same thing as the expansion bus, as referenced by BT above, but that's probably getting carried away.

The tuner only has an A/V in to allow the GT or express to be used as a monitor, it doesn't have an a/v out.

soop · 05/07/2013, 12:32 PM

Quote from: turbokon on 05/07/2013, 12:27 PM
Quote from: soop on 05/07/2013, 07:07 AMAll the question marks under "RF port" you can change to "no".

The GT and Turbo Express don't natively have AV out, but they do have the option of an RCA cable AV out via the TV tuner.

If you want to add them, the CD ROM2 has 3 RCA jacks for composite AV, and the Super CD ROM2 has the same AV jack as the Core Units, SuperGrafx et all.

There is the fact that the Hu Card slot is practically the same thing as the expansion bus, as referenced by BT above, but that's probably getting carried away.
The tuner only has an A/V in to allow the GT or express to be used as a monitor, it doesn't have an a/v out.

Agh, you're right. I think I was confused by someone(Keith Courage?)'s GT mod? I remember seeing a photo of a GT with video out, but on consideration, I don't think it was ... natural.

SeymorOnion · 05/07/2013, 02:39 PM

Thanks for helping me complete the chart, guys.