Taito Type X2 any problems playing in the UK?

Has anyone in the UK got a Taito Type X2?

I just want to know whether it will play ok with the voltage here in the UK.

I've read somewhere that it has a internal AC adaptor for I think 110/240v which means I wouldn't need a voltage adaptor.

I've got all the pieces I need to run it. But I just want to make sure I don't fry it. OH:

Thanks!!

 

Hi,

Yes the motherboard PSU is auto switching between 110/220vac. I have one, as do a number of other members here (or atleast they DID have them, not so sure now).

Just so you know I ain't kidding you:



What you running?

YW!

 

Thanks for the pic! :thumbsup:

Wouldn't mind a SF4 but I woouldn't want to get two of them just to play two player! h:

I've recently got the Kof MIRA, so looking forward to playing this over the weekend!

 

The Taito Type X2 is basically just a PC isn't it? Mostly all PSUs these days are auto switching. :nod:

 

A very expensive PC that's not exactly got the best spec for the money!

 

They run XP embedded though right? A lot lighter than a full operating system as I'm sure you know. It's a bit like Konami and their Bemani PC, which is even worse than the Taito Type X2. Lol!

 

Well it powers on fine!! :icon_bigg Thanks!

However, it seems my KoF MIRA is not compatible with my monitor... :crying:

Does anyone know where I can get an up/down scan converter, what type and how much they cost?

Does it need to be an scan converter that converts VGA into CGA/CVBS/S?

 

What do you mean "not compatible"? Is it not displaying anything? Is it perhaps the CRT / LED dip switch to the rear of the PC? There is a series of dips and one of them selects the type of output. Let me check tomorrow which one it is as I cannot remember off the top of my head.

 

Basically, I can hear the sound of the game, but the screen is black with faint diagonal lines. I am just using a normal TV with a super gun and not an arcade cabinet.

I checked the manual as it says that it may be because it needs a scan converter. Would I need a HD TV to play it?

Also with regards with the dip switches, the manual shows where the dip switches would be, but on the actual system it just has a black plastic rectangle covering what would have been the dip switch. I've tried picking at it to see if it will come off and see if there is anything behind it, but it won't budge.

 

Can you take an image of that black cover please - interested to see whether there are different revisions of the motherboard.

Why not try a standard VGA monitor first of all?

 

Id check to see if you can change the resolution, Id be surprised if the game didnt support 15k (though I guess its possible, seeing as though its a PC. I know little about these systems)

 

I can try mine through a supergun as well, just to check for you, I'll try a couple of different things that might help and I'll give you the results.

 

I don't have the equipment to take a picture to upload, but I found an image of the Taito Type X on the net that has the black panel like my one.

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/72/img7787.th.jpg

According to this website below the black panel does cover the dip switches.

http://images.google.com/imgres?img...en&client=safari&rls=en-us&sa=N&start=40&um=1

This link is a picture of the Taito Type X2 with that Black Panel.
http://www.neo-arcadia.de/ekof1.jpg


Yeah, if you could let me know that would be great. :thumbsup: I wouldn't want to just get a new monitor without exhausting all other possible options.

 

Oh yeah, also I don't have a PC monitor at home to test it on... that is the standard VGA right? Sorry I'm a bit clueless about these things.

I do know that it has been tested and it works on a PC monitor. The people who sold it to me send a picture of it attached to a PC monitor.

I read on wiki that the Taito needs Video output: 640x480 (VGA), or 1280x720 (HDTV 720p) So maybe the solution is a new TV :-(


Any ideas on the dip switches?

 

Right, if your Taito is the same as the one pictured. A) Don't use the VGA output B) purchase a DVI to VGA convertor (it's easy to obtain in places like Maplins) and connect the VGA monitor cable to the VGA out on the butt end of the DVI convertor as that's 31kHz output and will work.

Your unit does NOT have dipswitch setting as the GFX card has the 2 settings output via 2 separate connectors. So on that GFX card you have: 1) DVI = 31kHz 2) VGA = 15kHz

Check the end connection type you need relates to the VGA cable you have: It should be MALE DVI to FEMALE VGA (but check what ending you have on your VGA cable)

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=97442

 

I think the DVI to VGA converter came with the Taito Type X2. It looks like the one in maplins. Though it didn't work when we plugged it in.

I better go double check on the end connection.

I'll let you know how I get on.
Thanks!

 

What were you connecting on the other end of the VGA cable? PC monitor.

 

I wasn't using a PC monitor. The VGA cable was connected to the Capcom I/O Board which is connected to the supergun. The supergun is connected to a TV (but not a flat screen or high def one) via a scart lead. Is this wrong then?
I just followed the same principle as a Sega Naomi.

Sorry for being a pain. (>_<) I appreciate your help! ray:

 

I would connect a PC monitor directly - I am removing a Taito motherboard tonight and will grab the same set up as yourself and test it, albeit I do have a Hi Def TV, we'll see whether that works.

Parris

 

That's great! Thank you so much for your help! I'll look forward to your results. Fingers crossed!!!

I'll see if I can borrow someone's PC monitor. I don't have a PC where the supergun is located so its a bit difficult to test.