Console Recording - Revision history

Manocheese: DVD recorders aren't strictly required

2013-05-30T05:19:42Z

DVD recorders aren't strictly required

Manocheese: /* Component (also known as RGB, YPbPr or YCbCr) */ Changed something sounded a little silly... I probably wrote it. <_<

2009-06-18T20:47:03Z

‎Component (also known as RGB, YPbPr or YCbCr): Changed something sounded a little silly... I probably wrote it. <_<

Enhasa: updated for death of VHS

2008-08-05T03:43:42Z

updated for death of VHS

Manocheese: I always thought that sounded silly. Maybe it's just me; change back if so.

2008-07-07T00:03:13Z

I always thought that sounded silly. Maybe it's just me; change back if so.

Manocheese: /* Video Cables */ Updated for SCART, mentioned splitting

2008-07-07T00:00:04Z

‎Video Cables: Updated for SCART, mentioned splitting

B'man at 05:01, 18 April 2008

2008-04-18T05:01:05Z

B'man at 04:26, 18 April 2008

2008-04-18T04:26:18Z

B'man at 04:25, 18 April 2008

2008-04-18T04:25:40Z

B'man at 04:25, 18 April 2008

2008-04-18T04:25:07Z

B'man at 04:05, 18 April 2008

2008-04-18T04:05:12Z

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 ==Recording Equipment==
-SDA previously accepted [[VHS]], but now requires [[DVD]].
+SDA previously accepted [[VHS]] recordings, but they are no longer allowed. A [[DVD|DVD Recorder]] is recommended.
 ==Console-specific Information==

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 [[Image:Component.jpg|frame|right|Component cables (yes, you need to plug in all of them just for video)]]
-Component is the newest and best kind of video cable on the market. Unlike S-Video, it can not be plugged into an older input jack, even at a loss of quality. Only some DVD recorders have component input jacks. Note that S-Video is recommended by SDA; component isn't THAT much better. However, if you can record component, you should definitely do so.
+Component is the newest and best kind of video cable on the market. Unlike S-Video, it can not be plugged into an older input jack, even at a loss of quality. Only some DVD recorders have component input jacks. Note that S-Video is recommended by SDA; component isn't much better. However, if you can record component, you should definitely do so.
 Component cables are supported by all three of the so-called next gen consoles (the 360, PS3, and Wii).
 ===SCART (also known as Péritel or Euroconnector)===

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 The first step in a speed run's journey from your console to our servers is the AV out cable. There are generally two cables you plug into your console: the power cord and the AV out cable. There are five different kinds of AV out cables that consoles can use, and choosing the best one can have a dramatic effect on your video quality. Note, however, that while there are five different kinds of <i>video</i> out cables, three of them (composite, S-Video, and component) use the exact same <i>audio</i>. RF and SCART have their own audio.
-Note that you really need two cables here (except for component, which often requires an unconventional setup): one from your console to your VCR or DVD recorder, and one from that to your TV (sometimes the signal is split after it comes out of the console, especially when using DVD recorders). It doesn't actually matter what the second plug is as far as your run quality goes, since that cable is only so that you can see what the heck you're doing on the TV screen. Obviously, it might be nice for you to have a good quality cable here too for your own sake, even when you're not speedrunning, but it's not nearly as crucial.
+Note that you really need two cables here (except for component, which often requires an unconventional setup): one from your console to your DVD recorder, and one from that to your TV (sometimes the signal is split after it comes out of the console, especially when using DVD recorders). It doesn't actually matter what the second plug is as far as your run quality goes, since that cable is only so that you can see what the heck you're doing on the TV screen. Obviously, it might be nice for you to have a good quality cable here too for your own sake, even when you're not speedrunning, but it's not nearly as crucial.
 In order, from worst to best, they are:
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 ===Composite===
 [[Image:Composite.jpg|frame|right|The "out" end of a composite cable (yellow cable).]]
-A composite cable ends in three colored RCA plugs - a yellow one, a red one, and a white one. These are plugged into three color coded ports on the back of your VCR or DVD recorder. The yellow plug carries the video signal, while the white and red plugs carry the left and right audio channels, respectively.
+A composite cable ends in three colored RCA plugs - a yellow one, a red one, and a white one. These are plugged into three color coded ports on the back of your DVD recorder. The yellow plug carries the video signal, while the white and red plugs carry the left and right audio channels, respectively.
 While not nearly as horrible as RF, composite video is still fairly lame next to S-Video. However, since S-Video is a newer technology, not all earlier consoles support it. More details in the next section.
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 The Wii currently does not have an official S-Video cable in American stores. It has component cables and composite cables, but not S-Video. There are third party S-Video cables out there, and you might be able to import S-Video cables.
 ===Component (also known as RGB, YPbPr or YCbCr)===
 [[Image:Component.jpg|frame|right|Component cables (yes, you need to plug in all of them just for video)]]
-Component is the newest and best kind of video cable on the market. Unlike S-Video, it can not be plugged into an older input jack, even at a loss of quality. Only some DVD recorders have component input jacks; no VCR's do. Note that S-Video is recommended by SDA; component isn't THAT much better. However, if you can record component, you should definitely do so.
+Component is the newest and best kind of video cable on the market. Unlike S-Video, it can not be plugged into an older input jack, even at a loss of quality. Only some DVD recorders have component input jacks. Note that S-Video is recommended by SDA; component isn't THAT much better. However, if you can record component, you should definitely do so.
 Component cables are supported by all three of the so-called next gen consoles (the 360, PS3, and Wii).
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 ==Recording Equipment==
-There are two mediums you can record to: [[VHS]] and [[DVD]]. DVD is far superior to VHS, but costs more at this time. While it's recommended that you dish out the extra cash if you can, VHS runs are still accepted for the moment. For a more detailed discussion and the next steps for you to take, read the [[VHS]] and [[DVD]] sections.
+SDA previously accepted [[VHS]], but now requires [[DVD]].
 ==Console-specific Information==
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 ===Sega Game Gear===
-The Game Gear doesn't have video output by default. There are [[http://disgruntleddesigner.com/chrisc/segahacking/ggrgb.html details on modifying the GG to support video-out]] but it's fairly complicated. If possible, find a Master System version of the game in question.
+The Game Gear doesn't have video output by default. There are [http://disgruntleddesigner.com/chrisc/segahacking/ggrgb.html details on modifying the GG to support video-out] but it's fairly complicated. If possible, find a Master System version of the game in question.

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 ===Component (also known as RGB, YPbPr or YCbCr)===
-[[Image:Component.jpg|frame|right|Component cables (yes, you need to plug in all of them just for video. Good thing you get them all).]]
+[[Image:Component.jpg|frame|right|Component cables (yes, you need to plug in all of them just for video)]]
 Component is the newest and best kind of video cable on the market. Unlike S-Video, it can not be plugged into an older input jack, even at a loss of quality. Only some DVD recorders have component input jacks; no VCR's do. Note that S-Video is recommended by SDA; component isn't THAT much better. However, if you can record component, you should definitely do so.

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 ==Video Cables==
-The first step in a speed run's journey from your console to our servers is the AV out cable. There are generally two cables you plug into your console: the power cord and the AV out cable. There are four different kinds of AV out cables that consoles can use, and choosing the best one can have a dramatic effect on your video quality. Note, however, that while there are four different kinds of <i>video</i> out cables, three of them (composite, S-Video, and component) use the exact same <i>audio</i>. The fourth, RF, has its own audio.
+The first step in a speed run's journey from your console to our servers is the AV out cable. There are generally two cables you plug into your console: the power cord and the AV out cable. There are five different kinds of AV out cables that consoles can use, and choosing the best one can have a dramatic effect on your video quality. Note, however, that while there are five different kinds of <i>video</i> out cables, three of them (composite, S-Video, and component) use the exact same <i>audio</i>. RF and SCART have their own audio.
-Note that you really need two cables here (except for component, which often requires an unconventional setup): one from your console to your VCR or DVD recorder, and one from that to your TV. It doesn't actually matter what the second plug is as far as your run quality goes, since that cable is only so that you can see what the heck you're doing on the TV screen. Obviously, it might be nice for you to have a good quality cable here too for your own sake, even when you're not speedrunning, but it's not nearly as crucial.
+Note that you really need two cables here (except for component, which often requires an unconventional setup): one from your console to your VCR or DVD recorder, and one from that to your TV (sometimes the signal is split after it comes out of the console, especially when using DVD recorders). It doesn't actually matter what the second plug is as far as your run quality goes, since that cable is only so that you can see what the heck you're doing on the TV screen. Obviously, it might be nice for you to have a good quality cable here too for your own sake, even when you're not speedrunning, but it's not nearly as crucial.
 In order, from worst to best, they are:

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 ===SCART (also known as Péritel or Euroconnector)===
-[[Image:SCART.jpg|thumb|right|SCART - possibly the ugliest cable in existence, but it does the job soooo well...]]
+[[Image:SCART.jpg|thumb|right|SCART - possibly the ugliest, hardest to plug cable in existence, but it does the job soooo well...]]
 SCART is a audio/video standard commonly used in Europe. It is capable of transmitting RGB, YPbPr or S-Video video signals - which is used depends on the cable and equipment. Thus SCART is a component cable - strictly speaking component refers to any video split into more than one part, so even S-Video is "component" - but the name Component is typically used for the red, green and blue set of plugs.

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	===Sega Game Gear===		===Sega Game Gear===
−	The Game Gear doesn't have video output by default. There are [[http://disgruntleddesigner.com/chrisc/segahacking/ggrgb.html\|details on modifying the GG to support video-out]] but it's fairly complicated. If possible, find a Master System version of the game in question.	+	The Game Gear doesn't have video output by default. There are [[http://disgruntleddesigner.com/chrisc/segahacking/ggrgb.html details on modifying the GG to support video-out]] but it's fairly complicated. If possible, find a Master System version of the game in question.

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	===Sega Game Gear===		===Sega Game Gear===
−	The Game Gear doesn't have video output by default. There are [[~~details on modifying the GG to support video-out\|~~http://disgruntleddesigner.com/chrisc/segahacking/ggrgb.html]] but it's fairly complicated. If possible, find a Master System version of the game in question.	+	The Game Gear doesn't have video output by default. There are [[http://disgruntleddesigner.com/chrisc/segahacking/ggrgb.html\|details on modifying the GG to support video-out]] but it's fairly complicated. If possible, find a Master System version of the game in question.