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The CM8833 takes HSYNC, VSYNC and RGB video. A SCART TV needs some control signals select the correct mode of operation so the lack of AV mode signal will not affect the operation of the CM8833. |
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Any difference on this and the one sold on Amigakit? I mean, in the hardware strategy/picture quality...
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Hi,
Just a quick update, I have the components in stock now to allow me to experiment with the cheaper CPLD sync circuit and the more expensive video decoder/encoder and scandoubler parts. PCB design should start in the next month. |
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On a homebrew-looking SCART cable I got with my CDTV, which works fine on the one TV I've tested it on, the following aren't connected (on the SCART end):
5 9 13 18 8 is connected to the same wire as 16, but with different resistors between - haven't checked the effects on a widescreen TV, but SCART mode switching works fine... So basically, the only ground is composite ground... still seems to work though, but I dunno if it is displaying true RGB or not... I think it is as the picture seems sharper. |
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They are all grounds. Less important for CRT TV's but becoming increasingly more important on LCD TV's.
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Oh right - I assumed it had composite somewhere. So what is the composite video connected to then, because it's definitely connected (and has a resistor)?
It is an LCD TV it works fine on, btw, though the picture is slightly noisy still (the colours still bleed a little, esp. black) - would connecting up the other grounds fix it? |
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Composite sync OUT (on the Amiga) is connected to composite video IN (on the SCART) conveying just the horizontal and vertical position information, no picture.
Unknown, couldn't hurt if you are an accomplished solderer and can put in all the small bridges at the SCART end of the cable. |
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Hello,
I have finally got around to adding the full RGB/SCART guide to my website. Take a look here: http://www.ianstedman.co.uk/Amiga/am...iga_scart.html Have added some oscilloscope traces and test results from the other TVs that I tested, corrected a few typos and re-arranged the document slightly to make it flow better. Ian |
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Where do you buy DB23 connectors in the UK?
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30 November 2009, 19:12 | #52 |
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30 November 2009, 19:39 | #53 |
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No-where in the UK that I've found (including Maplin) sell new DB-23 connectors (and shrouds).
The only mass produced item which ever used them was the Amiga (just like 13-pin DIN on Atari ST). There are the odd place online selling NOS in USA or China for about $4 inc shroud but usually you've got to buy a large number. You can cut down a DB25-pin if you have to. Last edited by alexh; 30 November 2009 at 19:47. |
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Ah, that spanish site. Great, but sounds like you could save a bunch by doing the 25->23 mod... you can make it pretty-ish with a Dremel, and it's covered by the Amiga D-sub, so...
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I have made 2 days ago RGB cable, as I did not have much time (spent all on fighting with apollo 060) I did not use any resistors: RGB to RGB, CSYNCH to CSYNCH, 5V to RGB switch line and it works like a charm ... . Connected to high end, top quality, HD not ready TV, made special for Sainsbury and called RED. So, I switched it to PAL Hires Laced and the image is stable , no blinking - it looks like my Scandy is going to be sold as it is not needed anymore .
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LCD or CRT?
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It is LCD 15.4".
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