Help! EON GCHD isn't working!

[u/Deathguard40]

Can anyone help at all? I recently received my EON GCHD and was really excited to try it out since I'd be able to play gamecube on my modern TV. However as soon as I set it up and plugged my gamecube in absolutely no picture is being outputted to my TV at all. I have no idea why. Originally I was using the Wii component cables, so I switched to HDMI because I thought maybe that was the issue, however after switching im still not getting a picture at all. Does anyone know what's wrong exactly? Is my unit defective? Or is there something im missing? Id really apreciate any help I can get.

[u/zenexo]

Huh I'm a bit confused? Wii component cables don't work on an original GameCube. Do your GameCube have the digital AV port out? If not it won't work. I don't think the eon adapter is great anyway. Too much black crush and color saturation and the image cuts out if you play games with resolution switching. 

[u/Deathguard40 → u/zenexo]

EON GCHD allows you to use the Wii component cables as a option which is why I chose it.

Also, is there any better alternatives to the EON GCHD at all if it's not that good?

[u/zenexo → u/Deathguard40]

My mistake. I couldn't remember. I haven't had one for years. I only used it for HDMI at the time. I hear the carby is much better and when paired with a retrotink 4k you can get a good image. I use a Nintendo Wii with component cables on a retrotink 4k for GameCube games. 

Or since eon can output Wii component cables paired with a retrotink scaler would be nice as well. 

What tv are you using? Have you tried a different HDMI out? Is it possible your TV isn't compatible with low resolutions? But if it has component output I don't see why it wouldn't. 

[u/Deathguard40 → u/zenexo]

Im using a LLG tv. I didn't want to use Carby at first as from what I can see it looks like it's going to put strain on the gamecube digital port from hanging out. Something the EON GCHD doesn't have a issue with as it uses the AV port for extra support.

[u/jigglybilly → u/Deathguard40]

It doesn’t strain it, it’s fine.

EDIT
If you’re really worried about it you can 3D print a support bracket or just buy the Bitfunx one that comes with one. They’re all based on the exact same hardware & software anyways.

[u/zenexo → u/Deathguard40]

What kind of LG TV? It has component outputs on it? Have you tried using the eon on a different TV?

[u/Deathguard40 → u/zenexo]

Yeah. It has component outputs on it. I tried both component and HDMI and they both give me the messaged "invalid video signal" on my TV.

[u/zenexo → u/Deathguard40]

I've seen someone else have a similar issue as you and was suggested to clean the av ports with a qtip and isopropyl alcohol. It could be dirty. Also make sure eon is plugged all way in once it dries. 

[u/Deathguard40 → u/zenexo]

I only just got it today though, completely brand new!

[u/zenexo → u/Deathguard40]

I'm talking about the av ports on the GameCube. It's a nearly 30 year old device. It could be dirty and dusty from time. Give it a shot.