Video Overview

A general overview of the different display methods and orientations explaining the pros and cons of each should go here

Rotating Monitor

It is easier than ever to have a native set-up, but it isn't automatic, and particularly as there are many possible combinations of hardware, different solutions will be necessary. Almost all are documented on the forums.

For a detailed presentation of the different types of video rendering - ie: native scanlines vs scaled rendering (which includes arcade CRT vs standard LCD) - go to Arcade Controls post (in the Monitor/Video sub-forum) :

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=66402.msg858277#msg858277

At the end of the following post is a decent example of 'scanlines' on a 27" monitor:

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=84160.msg882105#msg882105

As well, one should read either or both of the following links before attempting a native display set-up:

http://easymamecab.mameworld.info/

http://kirurg.org/emame/timing/

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