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Post by ayster on Apr 29, 2022 21:48:47 GMT
Hi All, I'm new here.. just got a TheC64 Maxi today from FB Marketplace! Trying to connect it to my Alienware AW2518H Gaming Monitor HDMI port and I just get a blank screen, the unit is fine as it works perfectly on my Samsung TV. I do have issues with a number of devices on this screen, so I know its picky about what it will allow to display via HDMI. Just wondering if anyone else has successfully connected the C64 to this or similar model screen and what you used. I'm thinking an HDMI hub/switch of some sort might work? Or is there a way to display via the Displayport port, some kind of converter, maybe? Can't really afford to replace the monitor so looking at alternative (cheaper) solutions! I was really looking forward to playing with this as I always fancied a C64 when I was a kid but never got one, had the speccy instead. Thanks in advance for any info  |
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Post by ayster on Apr 29, 2022 23:52:20 GMT
I've ordered an external HDMI capture device from Amazon to see if I can use TheC64 through my PC for the time being, it was only £16 so not much if it doesn't work.
Will report back once I've tried it, if anyone else is interested, or having the same issue.
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Post by c64stuff on Apr 30, 2022 0:01:41 GMT
Try setting the maxi to the opposite of what it's set at now in display options (ntsc or pal). Maybe try the different aspect ratios as well in the C64 settings. If that doesn't work I'm sure they have HDMI to display port convertors real cheap on Amazon and maybe that will work. Most types of video convertors for say HDMI to VGA are only around ten or twenty dollars. I'm using a HDMI to VGA converter so I can use the C64 mini or my raspberry pi on a widescreen LCD monitor. It's only 12 years old or so and got it for only $2 at a garage sale. Has a real good picture and I'm completely amazed people will get rid of a perfectly good monitor just because it doesn't have HDMI input. Oddly enough my desktop PC is older so for that I'm using the exact opposite, a VGA to HDMI converter so I can use it on a modern TV. LoL
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Post by c64stuff on Apr 30, 2022 0:16:40 GMT
Forgot to add, many of these convertors have a USB input for power but don't necessarily require it for at least some applications even if they don't say that. Both my convertors I don't have plugged into a USB power source and they work fine. Others have reported this too. But if you find the picture isn't right or too dark or something try plugging it into USB for power.
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Post by ayster on Apr 30, 2022 16:50:12 GMT
Try setting the maxi to the opposite of what it's set at now in display options (ntsc or pal). Maybe try the different aspect ratios as well in the C64 settings. If that doesn't work I'm sure they have HDMI to display port convertors real cheap on Amazon and maybe that will work. Most types of video convertors for say HDMI to VGA are only around ten or twenty dollars. I'm using a HDMI to VGA converter so I can use the C64 mini or my raspberry pi on a widescreen LCD monitor. It's only 12 years old or so and got it for only $2 at a garage sale. Has a real good picture and I'm completely amazed people will get rid of a perfectly good monitor just because it doesn't have HDMI input. Oddly enough my desktop PC is older so for that I'm using the exact opposite, a VGA to HDMI converter so I can use it on a modern TV. LoL Thanks, I tried all the different display modes and nothing! The VGA option wont work as the screen doesn't have a vga input. In lighter news, the HDMI capture card works great, I can use TheC64 through that plugging into my PC and the display shows in OBS on the PC. The added benefit is I can also record / stream the output! Theres a slight audio lag, but its manageable until I try and get another HDMI switcher. I'm happy enough for now though as I can now live out my childhood C64 fantasies!! |
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Post by ayster on Jul 4, 2022 17:30:25 GMT
I've now bought a 2nd hand dell 22inch hd monitor to use with my 'retro' machines, and all works fine on that screen.
Thanks for all your suggestions
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