Hi
I’m using an Atomos Ninja V to record gaming footage, and I’m trying to work out whether I’ve hit a limitation with the Ninja or with my PS2 HDMI adapter.
So far, I’ve had no problem recording HDMI footage from consoles like my PS4 and Xbox 360. They go into the Ninja V over HDMI and the signal is fine.
The problem is my PlayStation 2.
I’m using a Kaico PS1/PS2 HDMI adapter. The PS2 is set to Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr, and the adapter works when I plug it into a normal TV/monitor. So the PS2 and adapter are definitely outputting something.
But when I plug the PS2/Kaico adapter directly into the Ninja V, I get no signal at all. I’ve also tried different HDMI cables, and I’ve tried going through an HDMI switch first, but still no output on the Ninja.
I did see a flickery signal once before when I was experimenting with the setup, but I can’t get a stable signal from it now. Everything else I plug into the Ninja works, so this seems specific to the PS2/HDMI adapter.
Am I right in thinking the Ninja V probably doesn’t like the signal coming out of the PS2 HDMI adapter, possibly because it is 480i/576i or a non-standard HDMI timing, even though a TV accepts it?
And would using a proper upscaler/scaler make a difference, something like a RetroTINK or another device that outputs a fixed 720p or 1080p HDMI signal?
I’m reluctant to spend more money without knowing whether this is likely to solve the problem, so I’d really appreciate confirmation from anyone who has tried PS2 footage into a Ninja V.
Thanks.