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S-Video on 21" monitor, RRG or iScan?
I am trying to setup my 21" monitor, Mitsubishi 2040u, to act as a "dorm theater" in my room. Inputs are an S-VHS deck (JVC 9600) and multiple console systems. I have two options:
1. Get a video capture card that accepts S-Video, i.e., Pinnacle Sys, or Matrox Rainbow Runner G. I have a G400 MAX.
2. Get an image processor (i.e., DVDO iScan Pro) and connect it directly to the monitor. This has the added side benefit of allowing me to take it home and use it with my real Home Theater (using Toshiba CN36X81 TV).
Can anyone comment on which is the better option, and within these options, which is the better product? I am concerned that an iScan Pro is overkill (or underkill?) for my needs, considering that it *only* doubles (my monitor can do 2048x1536, far above HDTV standards) and is considerably more expensive than the RRG. It might be comparable to a midrange to high-end Pinnacle solution, but I do not know if that is even necessary.
Note that I have no need for the tuner on the RRG. All I care about is getting S-Video signals to my monitor.
1. Get a video capture card that accepts S-Video, i.e., Pinnacle Sys, or Matrox Rainbow Runner G. I have a G400 MAX.
2. Get an image processor (i.e., DVDO iScan Pro) and connect it directly to the monitor. This has the added side benefit of allowing me to take it home and use it with my real Home Theater (using Toshiba CN36X81 TV).
Can anyone comment on which is the better option, and within these options, which is the better product? I am concerned that an iScan Pro is overkill (or underkill?) for my needs, considering that it *only* doubles (my monitor can do 2048x1536, far above HDTV standards) and is considerably more expensive than the RRG. It might be comparable to a midrange to high-end Pinnacle solution, but I do not know if that is even necessary.
Note that I have no need for the tuner on the RRG. All I care about is getting S-Video signals to my monitor.
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