Downscaling Chronicles 9: Extron Scalers - Members only 240p. Will it beat the RetroTink 5x?
UPDATE: There IS a version of the PCS program that does NOT require an Extron Insider account or a sign in found here: https://www.dimedtec.de/downloads/Ext...
Be sure to download the first option, FW 4.7.1 as the latest version requires a sign in. This is a HUGE DEAL, as long as the link is up, anyone can use this method for downscaling. Thank you @iamfearlezz for your update on the DSC 301 HD. I clearly need to work on my googling skills.
Link to pre-made 240p EDID:
http://filthypants.blogspot.com/2014/...
The Downscaling Chronicles is back! Featuring the Extron IN1606 in lieu of the DVS 605. Very little has been documented about Extron units that can downscale to 240p with custom EDID files. This was briefly mentioned in the Downscaler Wars (Episode 8 of the Downscaling Chronicles), but I had to try this for myself. Thanks to the contributors in the following posts for their discoveries:
/ sony_trinitron_pvm_2530_this_pic_shows_svi...
/ extron_dvs_605_dsc_240p_downscaling
/ anyone_else_use_a_retrotink_5x_pro_to_down...
https://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic...
As you can see, there was very little information to work with, and I'm no stranger to downscaling rabbit holes. There were 2 programs I used to achieve 240p output resolutions: The EDID Manager to create the EDID.bin files, and the Product Configuration Software (PCS), to upload the resolutions. I checked the PCS hardware compatibility list in the following link and took a gamble on the IN1606: https://www.extron.com/product/softwa...
How will it compare to the current downscaling champion, the RetroTink5x, the runner up, Corio2 tvOne 750, or the everyman downscaler, the GBS Control?
Please note that Extron's software can only be downloaded from their website by Extron Insider Members. I can't guarantee all units on the compatibility list will accept custom EDID resolutions files, so try this at your own discretion.
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Intro song: • Video
#downscaling #crtgaming #240p
00:00 Intro
01:56 Setup and downscaling
04:21 Lag and downscaling
11:30 Score
12:20 Final thoughts