Clarification on Amiga A1200 with PC Monitor

scrappysphinx · 05 February 2008, 02:37

Hi Guys, i have recieved such wonderful help so far with the problem hardware and software i had i just wanted some more information.

I am looking to use my amiga A1200 with a PC monitor so my partner can still watch the TV, (i know i can use a small portable but it wouldnt look right on my PC desk).

I currently have the Digimate L-1715 LCD monitor running my PC and was wondering how i would go about using either it or an old 15" CRT I have with the Amiga?
I have looked at the possibility of a Commodore 1084s monitor but can only seem to find them in Germany or USA, and they are quite pricey to ship over!
I have found various converters to convert the scart connector to a VGA for use with a monitor but i would like to know whether i will be able to use with a standard PC monitor (LCD or CRT) or whether i'm gonna need some sort of Scan Doubler (still not sure what these are) as i have been reading on a few websites?

Thanks for any help.

Mike

Hewitson · 05 February 2008, 02:49

The PC monitors you have mentioned will be great for Workbench usage, however games, demos, and any other software which uses a native Amiga screenmode will not work without a scandoubler which doubles the 15khz horizontal scan to 31khz.

PC monitors which can handle both of these frequencies do exist, and are known as Multisync monitors. However I think your best option is to look at investing in another TV.

davideo · 05 February 2008, 09:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Braddo

I am looking to use my amiga A1200 with a PC monitor so my partner can still watch the TV, (i know i can use a small portable but it wouldnt look right on my PC desk).

I've got an Amiga monitor laid around doing nothing at the moment. It could be yours 'If the price is right'

alexh · 05 February 2008, 09:39

You cannot use a scandoubler with your current LCD. It wont work as your LCD cannot sync to 50Hz.

Your best solution would be to buy an LCDTV from Tesco's or Sainsburys etc. £100 for a 15", £130 for a 17" (Try to get a 4:3 rather than a widescreen). Make sure it has a SCART and a VGA connector. Then flog your old LCD to a mate down the pub. Both the Amiga and PC would connect to one monitor, and it would be a TV too

There are always one or two UK Commodore 1084s, Philips CM8833 and Microvitec M1438S monitors on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=220199109167

Bare in mind they are 20 yo.

05 February 2008, 02:37	#1
scrappysphinx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham Age: 39 Posts: 480	Clarification on Amiga A1200 with PC Monitor Hi Guys, i have recieved such wonderful help so far with the problem hardware and software i had i just wanted some more information. I am looking to use my amiga A1200 with a PC monitor so my partner can still watch the TV, (i know i can use a small portable but it wouldnt look right on my PC desk). I currently have the Digimate L-1715 LCD monitor running my PC and was wondering how i would go about using either it or an old 15" CRT I have with the Amiga? I have looked at the possibility of a Commodore 1084s monitor but can only seem to find them in Germany or USA, and they are quite pricey to ship over! I have found various converters to convert the scart connector to a VGA for use with a monitor but i would like to know whether i will be able to use with a standard PC monitor (LCD or CRT) or whether i'm gonna need some sort of Scan Doubler (still not sure what these are) as i have been reading on a few websites? Thanks for any help. Mike

05 February 2008, 09:39	#4
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,337	You cannot use a scandoubler with your current LCD. It wont work as your LCD cannot sync to 50Hz. Your best solution would be to buy an LCDTV from Tesco's or Sainsburys etc. £100 for a 15", £130 for a 17" (Try to get a 4:3 rather than a widescreen). Make sure it has a SCART and a VGA connector. Then flog your old LCD to a mate down the pub. Both the Amiga and PC would connect to one monitor, and it would be a TV too There are always one or two UK Commodore 1084s, Philips CM8833 and Microvitec M1438S monitors on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=220199109167 Bare in mind they are 20 yo. Last edited by alexh; 05 February 2008 at 09:51.

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05 February 2008, 02:49	#2
Hewitson Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 41 Posts: 3,772	The PC monitors you have mentioned will be great for Workbench usage, however games, demos, and any other software which uses a native Amiga screenmode will not work without a scandoubler which doubles the 15khz horizontal scan to 31khz. PC monitors which can handle both of these frequencies do exist, and are known as Multisync monitors. However I think your best option is to look at investing in another TV.

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