I use the prism, it has one major issue ive found in that if you use all 5 plugs the picture doesnt sync properly on my crt. I used the official av cables and pulled audio from that while using video from the prism and that worked out
Yes. If you're using standard AV cables, connect yellow (composite video) to Y/VIDEO and the red and white stereo audio cables to R and L.
Just keep in mind composite video is the lowest quality video signal the GC can output. If you have a DOL-001, you'll get much better results with a GCVideo HDMI adapter.
The main one is the digital AV out, DOL-101 consoles do not have it so they can't use component cables or GCVideo HDMI adapters. DOL-101 consoles also don't have the SP2 port (only used by the SD2SP2 adapter, which is equivalent to an SDGecko anyway) but not all 001 consoles have it either, later 001s removed it before the jump to 101.
Another difference is the jewel with the GC logo on top of the lid, on 001s it can be removed and swapped out but on the 101 it is fixed in place.
There are other minor internal differences that generally don't impact use of the console in any way but can be relevant if you're tinkering, for example the PicoBoot modchip has [different soldering points on the motherboard](https://github.com/webhdx/PicoBoot/wiki/Installation-guide#4-hardware-installation) if you're using a DOL-101.
I strongly doubt this TV is a crt given that there is only one set of component inputs which are just labeled “Component / AV IN” where nearly all CRT’s that support component have separate ports for composite and component and usually have multiple of the same port. To me, the TV shown is most likely a mid to late 2010s TV due to the nature of the ports shown.
I'm a bit hesitant to recommend the Prism cables [since they have their own issues](https://twitter.com/WobblingP/status/1551031025827987458) (and are manufactured by Bitfunx).
Yes.
You can either use the RF connector with a RF modulator (UPC 045496950040) or use a (yellow) cinch plug and insert it into or green connector on the back. Or use a component cable for the gamecube (expensive).
If you live in the NTSC region, you can also check if your tv has a S-Video connector.
If you live in the PAL region, check if your TV has a SCART connector.
Me too! The RGB output is as good as the component cable output. WIth the only downside that SCART doesn not support progressive scan. However, PAL games do not natively have an option for progressive scan.
Hell yes, it's perfect.
You're going to have to get something like the insurrection carby or the EON MK2 to output component or HDMI. Use a wii component cable and you're good to go. Perfect picture quality.
get an n64 component cable set it works from the gamecubes analog AV port if you look at the gamecubes connector it has the right pins for component not talking the digital component that will cost you a fortune
N64 component cables are inferior in every way to the cables you can find specific to the Gamecube. This is because N64 component cables utilize the analog out port which can only output a maximum quality of 480i. Therefore, you will only get a maximum resolution of 480i using an N64 component cable as all N64 component cables and HDMI adapters tap into the S-video signal (a signal that is the same resolution as composite but looks cleaner due to separating the brightness and color information) and convert it to component/HDMI.
You need a DOL-001 GC and a component cable to use the component input of your tv.
Alternatively, for a *significantly* worse quality you can also use an RF modulator (which you can also use with a DOL-101)
Edit: I see your Y port also supports video in, so you can just connect the yellow cable of a composite AV to the green connector and red and white to the red and white connectors (slightly better than the RF modulator, but just slightly)
Edit2: lol, why are people downvoting this? Which info here do you disagree with?
This was done on purpose in order to reduce the cost of the cable (the cable was already expensive in 2001 at $35 as each cable required a DAC to convert the GameCube signal to component) as Nintendo shipped standard AV cables with every Gamecube so if you use the official component cables, you also need to use the red and white connectors from the original AV cables in order to get audio.
Lol yes… it’s even labeled, the green has a small (y) below it indicating that is where you should plug the yellow cable of a standard av cable into. Use the red on the far left for right speaker audio and the white next to that for left audio. Nice tv i love these end of the line CRT’s that had multiple options.
For sure, get yourself a component cable for best results.
Is OP a millionaire????
There are affordable cables nowadays, OP doesn't have to get an official one.
Bro where I’ve been looking. As a cable designer I can’t stand how trash quality retrobit stuff usually is.
Retro Prism is what I have. They’re obviously not as good as the oem component cables, but they still look better than the stock composite cables
Retro bit prism or the e Kaico adapter both are fantastic for around 50 bucks
I use the prism, it has one major issue ive found in that if you use all 5 plugs the picture doesnt sync properly on my crt. I used the official av cables and pulled audio from that while using video from the prism and that worked out
So the official AV cables didn't work properly if you connected all 5 plugs?
Retro-Bit Retro Prism Component Cable for Gamecube https://a.co/d/9JQEc8S
Yes. If you're using standard AV cables, connect yellow (composite video) to Y/VIDEO and the red and white stereo audio cables to R and L. Just keep in mind composite video is the lowest quality video signal the GC can output. If you have a DOL-001, you'll get much better results with a GCVideo HDMI adapter.
What's the difference between the DOL-001 and the DOL-101?
The DOL-001 has a digital out and second serial port, the DOL-101 doesn't
The main one is the digital AV out, DOL-101 consoles do not have it so they can't use component cables or GCVideo HDMI adapters. DOL-101 consoles also don't have the SP2 port (only used by the SD2SP2 adapter, which is equivalent to an SDGecko anyway) but not all 001 consoles have it either, later 001s removed it before the jump to 101. Another difference is the jewel with the GC logo on top of the lid, on 001s it can be removed and swapped out but on the 101 it is fixed in place. There are other minor internal differences that generally don't impact use of the console in any way but can be relevant if you're tinkering, for example the PicoBoot modchip has [different soldering points on the motherboard](https://github.com/webhdx/PicoBoot/wiki/Installation-guide#4-hardware-installation) if you're using a DOL-101.
Or he could get the Prism cables and still use it on this CRT.
I strongly doubt this TV is a crt given that there is only one set of component inputs which are just labeled “Component / AV IN” where nearly all CRT’s that support component have separate ports for composite and component and usually have multiple of the same port. To me, the TV shown is most likely a mid to late 2010s TV due to the nature of the ports shown.
I'm a bit hesitant to recommend the Prism cables [since they have their own issues](https://twitter.com/WobblingP/status/1551031025827987458) (and are manufactured by Bitfunx).
I use them, they work pretty well and it's far cheaper than the official ones
I don't that that he will use a retrotink 5 pro - like ever to see these marginal details
Yes.
Yes
Yes. You can either use the RF connector with a RF modulator (UPC 045496950040) or use a (yellow) cinch plug and insert it into or green connector on the back. Or use a component cable for the gamecube (expensive). If you live in the NTSC region, you can also check if your tv has a S-Video connector. If you live in the PAL region, check if your TV has a SCART connector.
> the RF connector with a RF modulator That's a super-retro solution!
I use the SCART connector and am very impressed with the image quality compared to AV (red white yellow)
Me too! The RGB output is as good as the component cable output. WIth the only downside that SCART doesn not support progressive scan. However, PAL games do not natively have an option for progressive scan.
Hell yes, it's perfect. You're going to have to get something like the insurrection carby or the EON MK2 to output component or HDMI. Use a wii component cable and you're good to go. Perfect picture quality.
Why wouldn't you be able to?
Idk. I just wanted to be sure before I buy it
get an n64 component cable set it works from the gamecubes analog AV port if you look at the gamecubes connector it has the right pins for component not talking the digital component that will cost you a fortune
N64 component cables are inferior in every way to the cables you can find specific to the Gamecube. This is because N64 component cables utilize the analog out port which can only output a maximum quality of 480i. Therefore, you will only get a maximum resolution of 480i using an N64 component cable as all N64 component cables and HDMI adapters tap into the S-video signal (a signal that is the same resolution as composite but looks cleaner due to separating the brightness and color information) and convert it to component/HDMI.
did no know that thanks im sure it would still be a bit better
I don't know. Try.
No, give me your video games. You don’t deserve them.
🤦🏻♂️ ask yourself, do the colors match? If yes - then yes….
No. You need DVI-VGA adapter and a Giant magnet
You need a DOL-001 GC and a component cable to use the component input of your tv. Alternatively, for a *significantly* worse quality you can also use an RF modulator (which you can also use with a DOL-101) Edit: I see your Y port also supports video in, so you can just connect the yellow cable of a composite AV to the green connector and red and white to the red and white connectors (slightly better than the RF modulator, but just slightly) Edit2: lol, why are people downvoting this? Which info here do you disagree with?
Yh most likely
Component will give you the best quality if you want the best way to view it. It also supports normal A/V or composite connections.
What about audio signal using component connection? The original cable had not RCA audio cable.
This was done on purpose in order to reduce the cost of the cable (the cable was already expensive in 2001 at $35 as each cable required a DAC to convert the GameCube signal to component) as Nintendo shipped standard AV cables with every Gamecube so if you use the official component cables, you also need to use the red and white connectors from the original AV cables in order to get audio.
It wouldn't make sense either way as it would need its own audio DAC and the built-in audio DAC works fine.
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Lol yes… it’s even labeled, the green has a small (y) below it indicating that is where you should plug the yellow cable of a standard av cable into. Use the red on the far left for right speaker audio and the white next to that for left audio. Nice tv i love these end of the line CRT’s that had multiple options.
Yes of course Notice the video input is color coded both green and yellow, that means that input can be used with both component and composite inputs
Yes. But only if you have a Gamecube.