Well, it could be worse! So I have this configured for NTSC, hooked up to via composite to a known working monitor but this is the output I get. I can barely make out the MSX logo during boot, then get snow on the screen which I assume is text but something's wrong. Can anyone tell from the picture what might be the cause? I've triple checked my jumpers and I burned an NTSC ROM image.
Omega MSX First Boot - Video Issue
Ahh much better - after checking the schematic, I found that I had installed a component (Q2) that was intended for PAL only and was not supposed to be installed for NTSC. After removing it boots perfectly.
Ahh much better - after checking the schematic, I found that I had installed a component (Q2) that was intended for PAL only and was not supposed to be installed for NTSC. After removing it boots perfectly.
Hi,
To clarify this issue, Q2 is not for PAL support, Q2 is to work with V9938, be careful.
V9938 is the VDP for MSX2 generation, not too bad but installing Q2 with a V9958 may cause this chip be broken.
If you don't have a V9938, please, detach that transistor, you can choose PAL or NTSC changing its firmware and some jumper but nothing will be damanged.
So, How good your V9958 is working. 
You're right, I was just coming back here to clarify that but you beat me to it. 
Well it displays the MSX logo properly at boot and is able to display the BASIC screen, so that's something. Hopefully not damaged? Gotta get my edge connector installed so I can try my Mapper Megaram cart. Also waiting on a couple IC's for my keyboard that weren't included in the eBay IC kit I purchased.