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From: Craig Graham <c_graham@hinge.mistral.co.uk>
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Subject: Re: NTSC Problemo!!!
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1998 11:22:18 +0000
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Javier Ventoso wrote:

> Tones wrote:
>
> > Ahhggghghh!
> >
> > I have a major problem....
> >
> > The problem I have is I have just got hold of Metal Gear Solid (US) (by a
> > kind friend in the States!) and foolishly forgot to test my Yaroze output
> > for NTSC.  It works fine, but only one thing is wrong - it's in Black and
> > White!  It is connected via an AV to SCART cable -but no matter what I try,
> > it is still in B&W.
> >
> > I am now really stuck - Do I need one of these so called NTSC->PAL boxes
> > which sit between the PSX and the telly, or is there a more simple solution?
> >
> > Cheers in advance !
> >
> > Tones 8)
>
> I think you haven't got a NTSC compatible TV, you'll need that PAL-NTSC box or
> a PAL/NTSC TV. There's no other solution.

Replace AV SCART cable with RGB SCART cable (available from Electronics
Beautique).
Usually fixes this problem (no idea why Sony didn't ship RGB cables with the
Yaroze in
the first place). Cost: £10 (approx).

> Bye,
>
> Javi.

Craig.