From b7edf2abcfb8454251f865ff5374a4e9205a7317 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tim Allen Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2017 21:03:14 +1000 Subject: [PATCH] Reflect the menu-structure of 103r16. Now that we have a Synchronize Video option again, I've added a place in the FAQ to address why it does not play well with Synchronize Audio. --- README.md | 32 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++------ 1 file changed, 26 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 1a9a97bb..dc4c7b10 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -655,13 +655,19 @@ that aren't specific to any particular console. each installed Quark shader. See [Installing custom shaders](#installing-custom-shaders) for details. + - **Synchronize Video** + (sometimes called "vsync") + causes higan to wait for each video frame + to be completely displayed + before resuming emulation. + This reduces visual "tearing", + but [tends to increase][svsa] audio pops and glitches, + even if "Synchronize Audio" is enabled. - **Synchronize Audio** causes higan to wait for audio playback to complete before resuming emulation. This should reduce popping and glitching noises, - but if your PC's video refresh-rate and audio-playback rate - are in a different ratio than the emulated console, - this may increase them. + but is [less effective][svsa] if "Synchronize Video" is enabled. If your PC cannot emulate at full-speed, (60fps for most consoles, 75fps for WonderSwan) this has no noticable effect. @@ -673,8 +679,19 @@ that aren't specific to any particular console. at the bottom of the window. This option has no effect in full-screen mode. See [The status bar](#the-status-bar) for more information. - - **Configuration ...** - opens [the Configuration dialog](#the-configuration-dialog) + - **Video Settings ...** + opens the Video tab of [the Configuration dialog][cfgdlg]. + - **Audio Settings ...** + opens the Audio tab of [the Configuration dialog][cfgdlg]. + - **Input Settings ...** + opens the Input tab of [the Configuration dialog][cfgdlg]. + - **Hotkey Settings ...** + opens the Hotkeys tab of [the Configuration dialog][cfgdlg]. + - **Advanced Settings ...** + opens the Advanced tab of [the Configuration dialog][cfgdlg]. + +[svsa]: #why-do-synchronize-video-and-synchronize-audio-conflict +[cfgdlg]: #the-configuration-dialog The Tools menu -------------- @@ -1997,7 +2014,10 @@ Frequently Asked Questions TODO -where is the vsync option? +Why do Synchronize Video and Synchronize Audio conflict? +------------------------------------------------------------ + +where is the vsync option, and the video/audio rate tradeoff https://board.byuu.org/viewtopic.php?p=43305#p43305 exclusive full-screen?