.. _gsm:

**Graphics Synthesizer Mode Selector 0.36.R**
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| *[Default values are marked in bold]*

Open PS2 Loader 0.9.3 features `Graphics Synthesizer Mode Selector aka
GSM <http://psx-scene.com/forums/f291/gs-mode-selector-development-feedback-61808/>`__
0.36.R version. GSM allows you to force videos modes in-game. GSM is
disabled by default so you need to enable it if you want to force video
modes [Press Configure GSM in the Game settings screen.].

GSM is not a general option anymore – like in 0.9.2 – but it’s per-game
specific now. You can enable it for a game and let it disabled for
another, enable progressive for one, not enable it for another because
it’s not compatible etc… GSM settings will be saved in <game_ID>.cfg
files (stored in CFG folder).

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**GSM screen :**

-  **Enable GSM :** < **OFF** / ON > – pretty obvious : toggles GSM ON
   and let you access other settings.

-  **VMODE :** < **NTSC** / (...see list below…) / VGA 640×480i @60hz >
   – allow you to force the video mode selected in-game. Video modes
   list below.

-  **HPOS :** < less (up-to -100) / **0** / more (up-to 100) > – allow
   you to adjust the screen horizontally.

-  **YPOS :** < less / **0** / more > – allow you to adjust the screen
   vertically.

-  **FMV skip :** < **OFF** / ON > – allow you to skip Full Motion
   Videos.

-  **OK** : validate the changes made and return to Game settings
   screen.

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-  **Available video modes – list :**

::

   * NTSC
   * NTSC-NI
   * PAL
   * PAL-NI
   * PAL @60Hz
   * PAL @60Hz-NI
   * PS1 NTSC (HDTV 480p @60Hz)
   * PS1 PAL (HDTV 576p @50Hz)
   * HDTV 480p @60Hz
   * HDTV 576p @50Hz
   * HDTV 720p @60Hz
   * HDTV 1080i @60Hz
   * HDTV 1080i @60Hz-NI
   * HDTV 1080p @60Hz
   * VGA 640x480p (@60/72/75/85)
   * VGA 640x480i (@60/72/75/85)

HDTV modes requires a component cable – while VGA modes requires a VGA
cable (or an adaptor connected to a Component cable).

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-  **GSM settings in <game_ID>.cfg file :**

::

   Name - Description
   $EnableGSM - Set to 1 if GSM is to be enabled, 0 or deleted if not.
   $GSMVMode - Video mode for GSM to set
   $GSMXOffset - X-offset for GSM to use
   $GSMYOffset - Y-offset for GSM to use
   $GSMSkipVideos - Set to 1 if videos are to be skipped with GSM, 0 or deleted if not.

It’s just for the record, let GSM deals with it. ;)