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Have proper  ventilation and a clean work area. Research basic soldering technique if  in doubt.\u0026nbsp; I cannot be held responsible for any damages that could  occur to you or  your equipment while following\u0026nbsp; the  procedures present on this Website.\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThis page is being overhauled. Some of the pictures are from older RGB AMP revisions. Do not worry. The installation instructions below will work with the current RetroFixes RGB Kit.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EGetting Started:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat you need:\u003Cbr \/\u003E- Basic soldering skills!\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E- The 4.5mm tool that opens the SNES (\u003Ci\u003Eavailable in the store\u003C\/i\u003E)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E- Philips head screwdriver.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E- Soldering iron \u0026amp; solder.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E- Wire Strippers \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E- Small piece of electrical tape.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E- Small wire snipers. \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightyohm.com\/files\/soldercomic\/FullSolderComic_EN.pdf\"\u003ERead this Awesome \"Soldering is Easy – Comic\" for Basic 101s of soldering click here.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_nbEcuBE1Vg\/Wkz6b1bcCbI\/AAAAAAAAEOA\/IB66anDw-3ECE9RF1yPFRZABn9UA9bRMgCKgBGAs\/s1600\/RetroFixes%2BSNES%2BRGB%2BCSync.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"283\" data-original-width=\"300\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_nbEcuBE1Vg\/Wkz6b1bcCbI\/AAAAAAAAEOA\/IB66anDw-3ECE9RF1yPFRZABn9UA9bRMgCKgBGAs\/s200\/RetroFixes%2BSNES%2BRGB%2BCSync.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERGB Kit Amp Pads \u0026amp; Jumpers\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ER=Red\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EG=Green\u003Cbr \/\u003EB=Blue\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EY= Luma\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EC= Chroma\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECS=CSNYC\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETTL Sync Jumper:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis jumper will set the sync type. My kit will ship with the Jumper \"open\" and is attenuated for 75 ohm Csync. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf your cable attenuates TTL C-Sync to 75Ohm please solder the TTL jumper closed. Shorting the TTL jumper will restore the C-Sync signal back to a TTL logic level.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003EBefore doing anything unplug the consoles \u0026amp; turn the power switch \"ON\"\u0026nbsp; This will discharge the internal capacitors.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EInstallation: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EStart by removing all 4.5 bit screws from the bottom side of console.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hnKhxdREBfE\/VlcfCA-cxSI\/AAAAAAAADAs\/MvJhhI_Zwmg\/s1600\/SNES%2BJr%2BRGB%2BMOD%2BRetroFixes%2B2.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hnKhxdREBfE\/VlcfCA-cxSI\/AAAAAAAADAs\/MvJhhI_Zwmg\/s640\/SNES%2BJr%2BRGB%2BMOD%2BRetroFixes%2B2.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENext   Remove all visible screws from the motherboard. Make note of different   screws sizes, the larger silver screws secure the game slot and rear   multiport.\u0026nbsp; All other screws surround the board.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4yKrhgU9kE4\/VlcfCYpjlmI\/AAAAAAAADA8\/Ob4ehojjUeg\/s1600\/SNES%2BJr%2BRGB%2BMOD%2BRetroFixes%2B3.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4yKrhgU9kE4\/VlcfCYpjlmI\/AAAAAAAADA8\/Ob4ehojjUeg\/s640\/SNES%2BJr%2BRGB%2BMOD%2BRetroFixes%2B3.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENow   it is time to prep the RetroFixes RGB amp.\u0026nbsp; To insure 100% reliability I prefer adding a piece of electrical tape to the rear of the RGB amp. Do not skip this step!\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003E(example photo from different board design)\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-09AyAKDYTxc\/VlZmhxpkt1I\/AAAAAAAAC-Q\/BN_55ugruz8\/s1600\/N64%2BRGB%2BMod%2BDIY%2BKIT%2BAMP%2BRetroFixes%2B.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-09AyAKDYTxc\/VlZmhxpkt1I\/AAAAAAAAC-Q\/BN_55ugruz8\/s640\/N64%2BRGB%2BMod%2BDIY%2BKIT%2BAMP%2BRetroFixes%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELocate these areas on bottom of motherboard.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qVntRxANzSY\/VlcfCysD7-I\/AAAAAAAADBM\/2j2krzCLanM\/s1600\/SNES%2BJr%2BRGB%2BMOD%2BRetroFixes%2B4.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qVntRxANzSY\/VlcfCysD7-I\/AAAAAAAADBM\/2j2krzCLanM\/s640\/SNES%2BJr%2BRGB%2BMOD%2BRetroFixes%2B4.jpg\" width=\"522\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBefore placing the RGB kit on the motherboard: Make sure to trim these pins and remove the solder glob (if required)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENote:\u0026nbsp; Some SNES consoles will have two ground pins soldered   together.\u0026nbsp; If your console has this extra solder remove it before   placing the amp into place. You can either snip the solder away with   snipers or remove the solder with a desoldering hand pump \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-NjEikHK20Yg\/WPEzI9tMK4I\/AAAAAAAAEEk\/UuZ6bmQR6GMhBtUbE1vxVd9aaCPbTC4LwCPcB\/s1600\/remove%2Bblob.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-NjEikHK20Yg\/WPEzI9tMK4I\/AAAAAAAAEEk\/UuZ6bmQR6GMhBtUbE1vxVd9aaCPbTC4LwCPcB\/s640\/remove%2Bblob.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENext,   solder the amp to the multiout pins.\u0026nbsp; Simply solder all the 12   pins as shown below. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EWlEHxhrb_U\/Wkz6XaNpBJI\/AAAAAAAAEN8\/Lun_eUfkTHszNevYyoN-AsjkTle6fr-6QCKgBGAs\/s1600\/retrofixes%2Bamp%2Bsnes%2Brgb.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"548\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EWlEHxhrb_U\/Wkz6XaNpBJI\/AAAAAAAAEN8\/Lun_eUfkTHszNevYyoN-AsjkTle6fr-6QCKgBGAs\/s640\/retrofixes%2Bamp%2Bsnes%2Brgb.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ENote: I ship kits with 26awg wire. Measure and cut the 26awg wires to proper length and solder them to the corresponding pads on the Amp. Strip the wire and slightly twist the strands. Next add a small amount of solder to wire tip. This is called \"tinning\" your wire. Very important step and makes you installation cleaner and more reliable.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qjvp8nXjrXs\/VlZy2BdQDwI\/AAAAAAAAC_M\/Apl_qrX5A2E\/s1600\/SNES%2BJr%2BRGB%2BAmp%2BMod%2BKit%2BDIY%2BRetroFixes%2B15.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qjvp8nXjrXs\/VlZy2BdQDwI\/AAAAAAAAC_M\/Apl_qrX5A2E\/s640\/SNES%2BJr%2BRGB%2BAmp%2BMod%2BKit%2BDIY%2BRetroFixes%2B15.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENext, locate this spot on the motherboard:\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis location is very important, study it closely before soldering. CS, Red , Green, Blue are found here. \u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jXHI1cLsfxA\/VlcfDf_1CeI\/AAAAAAAADBU\/iyjnZucz0Bo_y6q_Xg-PiXJnbXWcZDyAACPcB\/s1600\/SNES%2BJr%2BRGB%2BMOD%2BRetroFixes%2B7.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jXHI1cLsfxA\/VlcfDf_1CeI\/AAAAAAAADBU\/iyjnZucz0Bo_y6q_Xg-PiXJnbXWcZDyAACPcB\/s640\/SNES%2BJr%2BRGB%2BMOD%2BRetroFixes%2B7.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EExample of wires soldered to amp. Make your wires short as possible. Honestly my wires could be a tad shorter in the example pic.\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-C5t8p7iOpMo\/Wkz4TsMN7qI\/AAAAAAAAENY\/EZeMf4-hInocGf_hf6TLnyjsHBao0wqKACKgBGAs\/s1600\/RetroFixes_SNES_RGB_CSync%2B7374.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"653\" data-original-width=\"1024\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-C5t8p7iOpMo\/Wkz4TsMN7qI\/AAAAAAAAENY\/EZeMf4-hInocGf_hf6TLnyjsHBao0wqKACKgBGAs\/s640\/RetroFixes_SNES_RGB_CSync%2B7374.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFor Svideo install: (C \u0026amp; Y Pads)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELocate   the SNES\u0026nbsp; \"S-RGB\" chip located on top near the Heat-shield.\u0026nbsp; Removing   the Heat-shield is necessary and it is held down with 3 screws. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YuxO7MKV1Bg\/VlZy3l83nAI\/AAAAAAAAC_4\/WMgxtnfye-I\/s1600\/SNES%2BJr%2BRGB%2BAmp%2BMod%2BKit%2BDIY%2BRetroFixes7.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YuxO7MKV1Bg\/VlZy3l83nAI\/AAAAAAAAC_4\/WMgxtnfye-I\/s640\/SNES%2BJr%2BRGB%2BAmp%2BMod%2BKit%2BDIY%2BRetroFixes7.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELocate IC Pins 12, 17 \u0026amp; on the chip. Use the photo as a guide.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPin17 = Y (luma)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPin 12 = C (chroma)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EMake sure to guide your wires to the left side (shortest path) and wrap around and under to the RGB amp. \u003Ci\u003ECaution: When reinstalling the heatshield\u0026nbsp;do not crush your wires.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Fv3smQCOGdo\/WPEy2S8fSWI\/AAAAAAAAEEc\/zUVm34nrbhg5UL9kBGfvnA5D05epeIergCPcB\/s1600\/svideo%2Bwires.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Fv3smQCOGdo\/WPEy2S8fSWI\/AAAAAAAAEEc\/zUVm34nrbhg5UL9kBGfvnA5D05epeIergCPcB\/s640\/svideo%2Bwires.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESolder your 2 wires to the Y \u0026amp; C pads on the SNES AMP.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EWlEHxhrb_U\/Wkz6XaNpBJI\/AAAAAAAAEN8\/Lun_eUfkTHszNevYyoN-AsjkTle6fr-6QCKgBGAs\/s1600\/retrofixes%2Bamp%2Bsnes%2Brgb.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"548\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EWlEHxhrb_U\/Wkz6XaNpBJI\/AAAAAAAAEN8\/Lun_eUfkTHszNevYyoN-AsjkTle6fr-6QCKgBGAs\/s640\/retrofixes%2Bamp%2Bsnes%2Brgb.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThat's the basics of installing RGB amps. Make sure to reassemble the heatshield \u0026amp; RF shielding\u0026nbsp;and all the SNES motherboard screws. \u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003EPay careful\u0026nbsp;attention to wire locations and do not crush your wires during assembly.\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETest and Enjoy.\u0026nbsp; If you have any issues we are here to help.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ci\u003E \u003C\/i\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4494498437533304450\/posts\/default\/4553087394739978885"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4494498437533304450\/posts\/default\/4553087394739978885"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.retrofixes.com\/2015\/06\/snes-jr-rgb-amp-kit-installation-v2.html","title":"SNES Jr RGB Amp Kit Installation"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Retro Fixes"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/07398221620016185889"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DT6U9yRrP5I\/Vxqvfbi05tI\/AAAAAAAADvQ\/dRevDU1XGSMM-m53vWgmntp5-qJNXGd9QCK4B\/s220\/11921734_10206602943826400_7858181512119735859_n.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8kR1RXFcOD4\/VlcfB0qCduI\/AAAAAAAADAo\/wxl8krcIsfA7bnozH8J5HQxCBggmfnJIgCPcB\/s72-c\/SNES%2BJr%2BRGB%2BMOD%2BRetroFixes%2B1.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4494498437533304450.post-5930259119196659849"},"published":{"$t":"2015-06-07T17:55:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-10-11T14:04:54.471-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"mod"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"mod kit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"n64"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"rgb"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"N64 Upgrade RGB Amp Kit Installation Instructions"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Cp81LD2aleA\/VlZi8kG9kZI\/AAAAAAAAC8M\/tbQzjDduHWs\/s1600\/N64%2BRGB%2BMod%2BDIY%2BKIT%2BAMP%2BRetroFixes%2B11.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Cp81LD2aleA\/VlZi8kG9kZI\/AAAAAAAAC8M\/tbQzjDduHWs\/s320\/N64%2BRGB%2BMod%2BDIY%2BKIT%2BAMP%2BRetroFixes%2B11.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red; font-size: small;\"\u003ESAFETY:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003EPlease take  proper safety  precautions when dealing with electronics and soldering. Have proper  ventilation and a clean work area. Research basic soldering technique if  in doubt.\u0026nbsp; I cannot be held responsible for any damages that could  occur to you or  your equipment while following\u0026nbsp; the  procedures present on this Website.\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhy Upgrade?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe N64 did not output RGB when released. Once upgraded the N64 puts out the best analog video signal possible.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESpecial Note: \u003C\/b\u003ESome of the images in this guide show older kits.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;The install method is the same.\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis RGB amp only works for the early N64 consoles. Look for serial numbers starting with NS1.\u0026nbsp; These early model contain compatible mothers boards marked NUS-01, NUS-02,\u0026nbsp; NUS-03 \u0026amp; NUS-04\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EThis Kit can be purchased from my store \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/store.retrofixes.com\/collections\/upgrade-diy-kits\/products\/snes-jr-n64-rgb-upgrade-kit\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ehere\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003ESupplies Needed:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E- N64 RGB cable.\u003Cbr \/\u003E- Small piece of electrical tape. \u003Cbr \/\u003E- Soldering skills!\u003Cbr \/\u003E- The 4.5mm bit that opens the console(I sell these in my store)\u003Cbr \/\u003E- Philips head screwdriver\u003Cbr \/\u003E- Soldering iron \u0026amp; solder\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightyohm.com\/files\/soldercomic\/FullSolderComic_EN.pdf\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ERead this Awesome \"Soldering is Easy – Comic\" for Basic 101s of soldering click here.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003EInstallation:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EStart by removing all 4.5 bit screws from the bottom side of console. There are six total. Also remove the jumper pack before separated console shell.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6P_FBn7sIJ8\/VlZi9T0fxuI\/AAAAAAAAC8g\/zJpdEVMgHf8\/s1600\/N64%2BRGB%2BMod%2BDIY%2BKIT%2BAMP%2BRetroFixes%2B14.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6P_FBn7sIJ8\/VlZi9T0fxuI\/AAAAAAAAC8g\/zJpdEVMgHf8\/s640\/N64%2BRGB%2BMod%2BDIY%2BKIT%2BAMP%2BRetroFixes%2B14.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENext,  Remove all screws around the motherboard as shown in photo (red dots only). Make note of different  screws sizes and keep them organized.\u0026nbsp; View my photo for reference.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-V426U-Vjtwc\/VlZla-T7CDI\/AAAAAAAAC98\/EgVxdlTm-sY\/s1600\/N64%2BRGB%2BMod%2BDIY%2BKIT%2BAMP%2BRetroFixes%2B13.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-V426U-Vjtwc\/VlZla-T7CDI\/AAAAAAAAC98\/EgVxdlTm-sY\/s640\/N64%2BRGB%2BMod%2BDIY%2BKIT%2BAMP%2BRetroFixes%2B13.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENow it is  time to prep the RGB amp.\u0026nbsp; The back side of the board has no  exposed conductive metal.\u0026nbsp; Though to insure reliability I prefer adding a  piece of electrical tape to the section shown in the photo.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-09AyAKDYTxc\/VlZmhxpkt1I\/AAAAAAAAC-Q\/BN_55ugruz8\/s1600\/N64%2BRGB%2BMod%2BDIY%2BKIT%2BAMP%2BRetroFixes%2B.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-09AyAKDYTxc\/VlZmhxpkt1I\/AAAAAAAAC-Q\/BN_55ugruz8\/s640\/N64%2BRGB%2BMod%2BDIY%2BKIT%2BAMP%2BRetroFixes%2B.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENext,\u0026nbsp; Place the RGB Amp over the multi-out pins. Make sure it  slides over all the pins.\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor the sake of simplicity, solder all the pins down to the pcb.\u0026nbsp; In the near future I will update which pins are actually active in the circuit.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-O8HXn_XhYWM\/VlZi9uLdVxI\/AAAAAAAAC8s\/_eK3zNZJasM\/s1600\/N64%2BRGB%2BMod%2BDIY%2BKIT%2BAMP%2BRetroFixes%2B2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WFW0QNuQpsA\/VlZi_IP5GtI\/AAAAAAAAC9g\/Pur7xjKcGFM\/s1600\/N64%2BRGB%2BMod%2BDIY%2BKIT%2BAMP%2BRetroFixes%2B9.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WFW0QNuQpsA\/VlZi_IP5GtI\/AAAAAAAAC9g\/Pur7xjKcGFM\/s640\/N64%2BRGB%2BMod%2BDIY%2BKIT%2BAMP%2BRetroFixes%2B9.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENext, locate this spot on the motherboard:\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis location is very important, study it closely before soldering. Each hole is labeled on the motherboard. \u003Cb\u003ER8=Red output , R9=Green output, R10=Blue output\u003C\/b\u003E. If this location is not on your motherboard you do not have an early NS1 N64.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qcUk0hdoFm8\/VlZi88o1E6I\/AAAAAAAAC8c\/F6M0ZncQlso\/s1600\/N64%2BRGB%2BMod%2BDIY%2BKIT%2BAMP%2BRetroFixes%2B12.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qcUk0hdoFm8\/VlZi88o1E6I\/AAAAAAAAC8c\/F6M0ZncQlso\/s640\/N64%2BRGB%2BMod%2BDIY%2BKIT%2BAMP%2BRetroFixes%2B12.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESoldering hookup wire:\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp; Measure  and cut the wires to proper length and solder them to the corresponding  pads on the Amp. Most prefer to strip the wire and slightly twist the  strands. Next add a small amount of solder to wire tip. Trim wire tips to very small 2-3mm in bare length. Using long wires in the R8\/R9\/R10 vias will cause malfunction and touch another IC chip. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SDfwYnqVIKU\/VlZi-t1tYoI\/AAAAAAAAC9E\/xo2yeoAOmd4\/s1600\/N64%2BRGB%2BMod%2BDIY%2BKIT%2BAMP%2BRetroFixes%2B6.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SDfwYnqVIKU\/VlZi-t1tYoI\/AAAAAAAAC9E\/xo2yeoAOmd4\/s640\/N64%2BRGB%2BMod%2BDIY%2BKIT%2BAMP%2BRetroFixes%2B6.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EDo this to every wire before soldering to it's location. This is called  \"tinning\" your wire. Very important step and makes you installation  cleaner and more reliable.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qjvp8nXjrXs\/VlZy2BdQDwI\/AAAAAAAAC_M\/Apl_qrX5A2E\/s1600\/SNES%2BJr%2BRGB%2BAmp%2BMod%2BKit%2BDIY%2BRetroFixes%2B15.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qjvp8nXjrXs\/VlZy2BdQDwI\/AAAAAAAAC_M\/Apl_qrX5A2E\/s640\/SNES%2BJr%2BRGB%2BAmp%2BMod%2BKit%2BDIY%2BRetroFixes%2B15.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESolder each wire to the locations shown. Beware of large blobs of solder, work patiently.\u003Cbr \/\u003EAvoid long leads and do not allow uninsulated wire to touch surrounding parts on the motherboard.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-WPz_UYniEFc\/VlZi-eVhnKI\/AAAAAAAAC9A\/2EYTdQ19SOo\/s1600\/N64%2BRGB%2BMod%2BDIY%2BKIT%2BAMP%2BRetroFixes%2B5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-WPz_UYniEFc\/VlZi-eVhnKI\/AAAAAAAAC9A\/2EYTdQ19SOo\/s640\/N64%2BRGB%2BMod%2BDIY%2BKIT%2BAMP%2BRetroFixes%2B5.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENext add a small amount of solder to each RGB pad on the pcb amp.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Y55iMfn7UNc\/VlZi-BZtBHI\/AAAAAAAAC9I\/jBA9ERA3a2Q\/s1600\/N64%2BRGB%2BMod%2BDIY%2BKIT%2BAMP%2BRetroFixes%2B4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Y55iMfn7UNc\/VlZi-BZtBHI\/AAAAAAAAC9I\/jBA9ERA3a2Q\/s640\/N64%2BRGB%2BMod%2BDIY%2BKIT%2BAMP%2BRetroFixes%2B4.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENext, solder each R\/G\/B wire to the corresponding amp pad. Keep the wire tips short to avoid hitting the metal RF shield when replaced.\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAmp Pads Explained\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ER=Red Input\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EG=Green Inout\u003Cbr \/\u003EB=Blue\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EY= Luma (Ignore, only \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cb\u003Erelevant \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eon SNES Svideo enabled amps)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EC= Chromo (Ignore, only \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cb\u003Erelevant \u003C\/b\u003Eon SNES Svideo enabled amps)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECS=CSNYC \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E(Ignore, only relevant on SNES installs)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen finished your installation should look  like this.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-sHk2yh0SMbs\/VlZi9xKRvmI\/AAAAAAAAC80\/8fjSi48dpP4\/s1600\/N64%2BRGB%2BMod%2BDIY%2BKIT%2BAMP%2BRetroFixes%2B3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-sHk2yh0SMbs\/VlZi9xKRvmI\/AAAAAAAAC80\/8fjSi48dpP4\/s640\/N64%2BRGB%2BMod%2BDIY%2BKIT%2BAMP%2BRetroFixes%2B3.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENow it is time to replace the bottom metal shielding.\u0026nbsp; The Amp is very slim and designed to rest beneath the edge of the shielding as seen in the photo. \u003Ci\u003EMake sure your wires are soldering with short tips and not touching the underside of metal shielding. If the shielding is hitting the amp or wire you can gently bend the shielding tab out of the way. \u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-udkcaYNbaUI\/VlZqJVpLfzI\/AAAAAAAAC-s\/h0Jr-HyXUgU\/s1600\/N64%2BRGB%2BMod%2BDIY%2BKIT%2BAMP%2BRetroFixes%2B19.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-udkcaYNbaUI\/VlZqJVpLfzI\/AAAAAAAAC-s\/h0Jr-HyXUgU\/s640\/N64%2BRGB%2BMod%2BDIY%2BKIT%2BAMP%2BRetroFixes%2B19.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-voyxPGulZIo\/VlZi9JHwcfI\/AAAAAAAAC9k\/lr9bY4QDTwI\/s1600\/N64%2BRGB%2BMod%2BDIY%2BKIT%2BAMP%2BRetroFixes%2B13.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-voyxPGulZIo\/VlZi9JHwcfI\/AAAAAAAAC9k\/lr9bY4QDTwI\/s640\/N64%2BRGB%2BMod%2BDIY%2BKIT%2BAMP%2BRetroFixes%2B13.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003ERemember, the memory module has to be plugged in, or the N64 will not boot. \u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDone!\u0026nbsp; Reassemble your console and start testing some games!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EScart Cables:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\u0026quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWorks great with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.retrogamingcables.co.uk\/packapunch-range\/N64-NTSC-RGB-Modified-PACKAPUNCH-PRO-RGB-SCART-CABLE\/NINTENDO-64-NTSC-PACKAPUNCH-PRO-RGB-SCART-CABLE\"\u003EPACKAPUNCH PRO RGB SCART\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; or Sync on Luma cables\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/retro-access.com\/collections\/super-nintendo\/products\/super-nintendo-snes-rgb-n64-sync-on-luma-rgb-scart-lead-shielded-grounded-cable?variant=45852868371\u0026amp;aff=5\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Other cables\/options are available just ask.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENote:\u0026nbsp; N64 motherboard revisions NUS-CPU-01 or NUS-CPU-02 (and most -03’s), have csync routed to the multiout.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPlease contact me for more information on using Csync on NUS-CPU-04 motherboards.\u0026nbsp;"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4494498437533304450\/posts\/default\/5930259119196659849"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4494498437533304450\/posts\/default\/5930259119196659849"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.retrofixes.com\/2015\/06\/n64-ns1-rgb-kit-install.html","title":"N64 Upgrade RGB Amp Kit Installation Instructions"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Retro Fixes"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/07398221620016185889"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DT6U9yRrP5I\/Vxqvfbi05tI\/AAAAAAAADvQ\/dRevDU1XGSMM-m53vWgmntp5-qJNXGd9QCK4B\/s220\/11921734_10206602943826400_7858181512119735859_n.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Cp81LD2aleA\/VlZi8kG9kZI\/AAAAAAAAC8M\/tbQzjDduHWs\/s72-c\/N64%2BRGB%2BMod%2BDIY%2BKIT%2BAMP%2BRetroFixes%2B11.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4494498437533304450.post-8312954023519054430"},"published":{"$t":"2015-02-20T22:19:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-01-26T08:13:41.120-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"8bit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Famicom"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Mods"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NES"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Nintendo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"rgb"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sega"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"RGB, Cables, Upscalers \u0026 Retro Gamers "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"usertext-body may-blank-within md-container\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"md\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cuWCCbMg0Mo\/VOggoaSpCkI\/AAAAAAAACL8\/535ep55AoW4\/s1600\/rgb%2Bcompare%2Bcopy.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cuWCCbMg0Mo\/VOggoaSpCkI\/AAAAAAAACL8\/535ep55AoW4\/s1600\/rgb%2Bcompare%2Bcopy.jpg\" width=\"260\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EScanLines ON\/OFF\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERGB Basics:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIn a nutshell for crystal clear graphics with modern TVs you need this:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003ERGB Console\u0026gt;Scart Cable\u0026gt;Upscaler\u0026gt;HDTV\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you want to play retro consoles on HDTVs you should consider upscalers. These devices vary in price greatly. The CKITZE BG-460 runs as low $60 as seen \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00988GMLG\/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_4?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ehere\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. It's a great budget minded upscaler. Ultimately most users are disappointed with the frame lag. Testing shows 5-6 frames of lag compared to 1 frame with the XRGB model. \u003Cb\u003EXRGB Mini\u003C\/b\u003E ($300-$400) is currently one of the best video upscalers. The XRGB  Mini was released to provide a simpler way to take multiple  input formats and upscale them all to HDTV sizes 480p, 720p,  1080p. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhy use Upscalers?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EUpscalers converts legacy low resolution video formats  to HD. Most  HDTV's process HD video very well as it's their highest  priority. Yet, most low resolution formats are an after thought and not displayed accurately.  The XRGB Mini puts much care \u0026amp; effort into processing low resolution video formats.\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENote: Upscalers are not needed  for hardcore CRT lovers. You can find Sony PVM crt monitors for $250 or less  and have direct RGB inputs. No upscalers needed. PVM article coming soon. Disadvantages: Heavy, seldom over 20\", rare, fragile to ship.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bnCuUJrhEaw\/VOfbZpbczPI\/AAAAAAAACKg\/BI_Avt3aHoU\/s1600\/xrgb-mini_z01.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"265\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bnCuUJrhEaw\/VOfbZpbczPI\/AAAAAAAACKg\/BI_Avt3aHoU\/s1600\/xrgb-mini_z01.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EXRGB Upscaler Inputs:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ED-terminal (\u003C\/b\u003Eformat used in Japan,easily  converted to component)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMini Pin \/ RGB \u003C\/b\u003E(generally used with adapter for scrat cable input) \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHDMI (2)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EComposite with mono\/stereo\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ES-video\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EEnglish users may need to upgrade the firmware:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E English firmware support has been added.  You may need to set up the XRGB Mini firmware for English however, you  can find the firmware \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.micomsoft.co.jp\/xrgb-mini_download.htm\"\u003Ehere.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; English remote decal overlays are available from eBay \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/231052088477?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT\u0026amp;_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649\"\u003Ehere.\u003C\/a\u003E \u0026nbsp;  \u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EMy SNES RGB Mini VS Composite\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h1eROI6Lgh8?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0' \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat is a\u0026nbsp; SCART cable?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7kM7RkVUDf0\/VOfbZnHuPcI\/AAAAAAAACKc\/fpWcbsY6wUw\/s1600\/scart.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7kM7RkVUDf0\/VOfbZnHuPcI\/AAAAAAAACKc\/fpWcbsY6wUw\/s200\/scart.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESCART stands for \u003Cb\u003ESyndicat francais des Constructeurs d'Appareils Radio et Television\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA growing trend for retro gamers is using SCART for clear RGB video. Current day SCART connectors can carry RGB  video, composite, digital, analog, S-video and stereo audio input and  output signal in 1 cable.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThese were\/are very popular in Europe and Japan.\u0026nbsp; The end of the SCART connector has 21 pins,  so it is also referred to as a 21-pin EuroSCART connector.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere is also a JP-21 Japanese\u0026nbsp; SCART  with a different pin-out. This can cause confusion with new users. Pick a side early on before investing in cables etc. Euro SCART or JP-21. \u003Cb\u003EGenerally in the US we are using standard NTSC EuroScart designed cables\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Also make sure to avoid PAL SCART in USA\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"suggestEdit\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E  \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDisplaying RGB from Consoles \u0026amp; SYNC (Basic list)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DDlDeFT-3U0\/VOgWNLfzkaI\/AAAAAAAACLA\/FmpHK9dKutY\/s1600\/xrgb%2Bscart.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"236\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DDlDeFT-3U0\/VOgWNLfzkaI\/AAAAAAAACLA\/FmpHK9dKutY\/s1600\/xrgb%2Bscart.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EScart Adapter for XRGB Mini\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhere's the XRGB SCART input?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you use Japanese RGB-21 cables then you can use the bundled adapter with the XRGB mini. Note most users in the USA are not using this cable system and therefor can not use the included adapter cable.  If you use Euro SCART like myself and many others then you must buy a Euro SCART to Mini adapter from seller retro_console_accessories on ebay   \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-H_jSDLVbpvQ\/VOgWNeN0PlI\/AAAAAAAACLE\/ksS-m92aDBk\/s1600\/xrgb%2Bmini.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"361\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-H_jSDLVbpvQ\/VOgWNeN0PlI\/AAAAAAAACLE\/ksS-m92aDBk\/s1600\/xrgb%2Bmini.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EExample of Scart Adapter \u0026amp; 3 Consoles via SwitchBox\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWhere to buy Scart Cables?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003EI prefer \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ebay.com\/usr\/retro_console_accessories?_trksid=p2047675.l2559\"\u003Eretro_console_accessories\u003C\/a\u003E on ebay. High quality cables. She list sync methods and specs with each cable listing. I use these cables for all my testing and gaming setups.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESYNC:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E Sync is the synchronization of lines on the display. Generally speaking RGB from cables boil down to these signals = RED, GREEN, BLUE \u0026amp; FORM OF SYNC. You have the choice of getting sync information from the composite video output, or directly from a pin that only outputs composite sync or commonly called CSYNC.\u0026nbsp; XRGB and other upscalers can be temperamental with certain sync methods.  \u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENES \/ Famicom\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E The NES doesn't natively output RGB but NESRGB boards can be installed. I offer these upgrades in my store\u003Ci\u003E \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/store.retrofixes.com\/collections\/mod-kits-repair-parts\/products\/nintendo-nes-or-famicom-rgb-upgrade-serive\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003C\/i\u003EThe NESRGB board allows any sync method. Many prefer csync\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"md\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"md\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003ESNES Original Model\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E All the original SNES consoles natively output RGB. Most motherboard revision are infamous for blurry RGB signals. The 1CHIP motherboard is the sharpest model often found in original SNES consoles with a UN3XXX serial number. All original models output csync.  \u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESNES Mini \/ Jr.\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003EThe SNES Jr does not output RGB. Upgrades Services are available in my \u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/store.retrofixes.com\/collections\/mod-kits-repair-parts\/products\/super-nintendo-nes-sns-101-snes-rgb-installation-service-power-led-mod-famicom\"\u003Estore\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/store.retrofixes.com\/collections\/mod-kits-repair-parts\/products\/super-nintendo-nes-sns-101-snes-rgb-installation-service-power-led-mod-famicom\"\u003E here\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E. Once upgraded the SNES Mini outputs the best possible RGB signal, from all the SNES systems.\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003ECSYNC can be enabled. This is the preferred method when installing the RGB amp.\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003EThis console can not use sync on luma cables unless it is modded for svideo.\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003E  \u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003EN64\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E The N64 doesn't natively output RGB. Using \"sync on luma\" cables will solve all \"crosshatching\" issues when csync is not available. methods.\u0026nbsp; Upgrades Services are available in my \u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/store.retrofixes.com\/collections\/mod-kits-repair-parts\/products\/nintendo-64-rgb-optional-led-installation-service-n64-rgb-upgrade\"\u003Estore\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/null\"\u003E here\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/i\u003E Several\u0026nbsp; upgrade method are currently available.\u0026nbsp; Tradition method is THS7314DR based amps. This can only be installed on early serial numbers NS1XXXXX.\u0026nbsp; Later NS2XXXXX boards require a more complex \u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/etim.net.au\/shop\/shop.php?crn=209\"\u003EN64RGB\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E circuit\u003Cb\u003E.\u003C\/b\u003E Once upgraded the N64 outputs a wonderful RGB signal.\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/b\u003EFrom my experience with NS1 versions only\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003ECSYNC can be enabled on CPU-03 motherboards. Later CPU-04 revision mostly output composite video as sync. \u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003E  \u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESega Master System\u003C\/b\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003EModel 1 will output RGB!\u0026nbsp; No upgrades needed\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003Eunless you are wanting FM sound boards installed. \u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESega Genesis\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E All will output RGB!\u0026nbsp; More complex setups are needed for 32x and CD addons\u003Cb\u003E.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESaturn\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E Will output RGB \u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESega DreamCast\u003C\/b\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003EWill output RGB and VGA\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003E  \u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPC Engine \/ TurboGrafx\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E AV Composite is the best theses consoles offered. RGB amps can be installed. Contact us for a quote.   \u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENEO-GEO\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E All versions of the NeoGeo home console output RGB.  \u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: magenta;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAtari 2600\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E UPDATE:\u003C\/b\u003E Atari RGB will be available in my store in Aug2015.\u0026nbsp; I can also upgrade these to Composite or Svideo, \u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/store.retrofixes.com\/collections\/mod-kits-repair-parts\/products\/atari-2600-console-av-video-upgrade-service-installation-4-6-switch-or-jr-model\"\u003Esee more here\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.retrofixes.com\/feeds\/8312954023519054430\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.retrofixes.com\/2015\/02\/rgb-upscalers-retro-gamers.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4494498437533304450\/posts\/default\/8312954023519054430"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4494498437533304450\/posts\/default\/8312954023519054430"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.retrofixes.com\/2015\/02\/rgb-upscalers-retro-gamers.html","title":"RGB, Cables, Upscalers \u0026 Retro Gamers "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Retro Fixes"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/07398221620016185889"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DT6U9yRrP5I\/Vxqvfbi05tI\/AAAAAAAADvQ\/dRevDU1XGSMM-m53vWgmntp5-qJNXGd9QCK4B\/s220\/11921734_10206602943826400_7858181512119735859_n.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cuWCCbMg0Mo\/VOggoaSpCkI\/AAAAAAAACL8\/535ep55AoW4\/s72-c\/rgb%2Bcompare%2Bcopy.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}}]}});