RGB video cable for Sony Hit Bit MSX2 HB-F9P?

8 pin DIN -> SCART cable

From personal experience, a cable -properly- wired like that can be used for Sony HB-F700, HB-F9P, HB-F1, Sanyo Wavy PHC-70FD(2), Turbo-R and probably a few more MSX2/2+ machines.

Whether that cable you linked above qualifies as such? From the description I'd say it should... Reading that description better, it says pin 3 on the DIN not connected? That's not right, should be wired to SCART pin 8 (status RGB).
On most monitors that wouldn't make a difference. With a TV it could mean you have to manually select RGB input rather than having the TV switch to RGB as soon as you power on the MSX. Or that cable is wired as it should be, and description isn't accurate..?

??? Analog RGB video signals are standardised as 0.7V peak-peak when passed through a suitable cable, loaded with 75 Ohm impedance (on the monitor side!), and have been so for many decades. This goes both for SCART and VGA. MSX2 machines don't have any issues in this regard that I'm aware of. Image problems usually result from defects, bad cables/connectors, or monitors that are picky about signal timing (maybe your LCD screen is one of those?).

Ehm.. going a bit off-topic here. Basically: if you include series resistors in a cable like the above, then you are causing signals to go out of spec (so don't!).

I could supply a suitable cable, but shipping UK->UK will probably work out cheaper for you than shipping NL->UK. ;)

How much would that cost RetroTechie?

Best I can do is € 10,- for the cable + shipping. Otherwise I might not be left with anything for the trouble... Shipping costs can be found here: PostNL packages NL -> UK (I think I'd go for the cheapest option of € 9, that's without track & trace).
Total is kind of pricey imho. Sadly not many options to obtain custom cables like this. :(
If you decide to go for this: to exchange details please send a PM or mail me at: alwinh # dds dot nl.

+1. All you'd need is an 8p DIN plug, 21p male SCART connector, and suitable cable. You could snip off the ends of an old VGA cable for this.

Hello all,

I apologize if this has been asked before, but I soldered an 8p rgb cable and it works. Improved image quality from my Sony hb-f9p on my ancient lcd tv.

But, there is some interference apparently, cause the screen moves/skips a litte vertically.

Any idea what the cause of that might be ? There are no short circuits, afaik.

Thank you !

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