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Would this work for Scart blanking in +3?I was looking at RGB to Scart cable solutions over at CPCWiki. Theres [URL="http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/TV_SCART_cable#Alternative_RGB_Wiring"]o…
... looking at RGB to Scart cable solutions over at CPCWiki ... directed to pin 16 in Scart. There is a 100 ... the composite pin in the Scart.
In +3, ... the composite pin in the Scart. Now, if we put ... with diode from Scart's composite pin to blanking pin to ... -
Scart problemsHi all I've just received a +2a off ebay and a scart from coolnovelties.Now when i use scart i seem to get ghosting on one telly and the one downstai…
... a higher voltage for the blanking signal than the spectrum provides ... directly or you need to mod the cable or spectrum.
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RGB video issue on +2 and +3. Signal high?I have a couple of +3's and a new +2a that arrived today. When I plugged in the +2a using my RGB lead from Retro Computer Shack I was reminded of a n…
... multimeter and pin 16 of scart (rgb blanking) is wired straight to ... rgb switch?
Pin 18 scart (blanking signal ground) is wired with ... thinking is there an actual mod to make this cable work ... just disconnect pin 16 from scart and manual switch?) or will ... -
RGB video issue on +2 and +3. Signal high?I have a couple of +3's and a new +2a that arrived today. When I plugged in the +2a using my RGB lead from Retro Computer Shack I was reminded of a n…
... and pin 16 of scart (rgb blanking) is wired straight ... switch?
Pin 18 scart (blanking signal ground) is wired with ... is there an actual mod to make this cable ... disconnect pin 16 from scart and manual switch?) or ... can sort an easy mod for the cables, that ... -
RGB video issue on +2 and +3. Signal high?I have a couple of +3's and a new +2a that arrived today. When I plugged in the +2a using my RGB lead from Retro Computer Shack I was reminded of a n…
... the scart connector as suggested below so that just a mod to ... but then you lose the blanking voltage because ot the two ... the disconnected one to the scart blanking pin.
Just making ... putting it all in the scart cable is probably easiest though ... -
Spectrum 128k 2a or not 2b....Just picked up a +2 black case version and I'm in as little bit of a quagmire, The case is definitely black, has '+2A' stamped on the bottom, but in…
... in the voltage on the SCART blanking input being correct when connected ... socket.
A more involved mod is to cut the trace ... wire one pin to the SCART RGB blanking input, and the other ... to the SCART status/aspect switching ... -
eBay 128K Spectrum RGB cables overheat the Spectrum!?Hi everybody, For a long time I've wondered why Spectrum 128K Toastracks were overheating when using my Retro Computer Shack RGB SCART cable. Today …
... Toastrack and the CSYNC vs. SCART blanking. Here are the results:
SCART blanking input (1-3V). My Samsung ... get the correct voltage for blanking. -
eBay 128K Spectrum RGB cables overheat the Spectrum!?Hi everybody, For a long time I've wondered why Spectrum 128K Toastracks were overheating when using my Retro Computer Shack RGB SCART cable. Today …
... (with CSYNC connected to SCART blanking...):
[URL="http:// ... measurement with externally powered SCART blanking. The ULA temperature was ... to external power for blanking, picture became more stable ... changed by using external blanking voltage. Maybe the too ... -
Picture issues with LCD televisions.As I don't currently have anywhere sensible to put my CRT television, I wanted to switch to a flatscreen LCD for the time being. I have however encou…
... and 3 volts on the SCART blanking pin.
[quote="Neosodium ... and 3 volts on the SCART blanking pin.
128 +2 grey, no video but still beepsGot a grey 128 from ebay, im using a 48k spectrum powers supply, all voltages seem ok. I cant get compostie video using the normal mod or from the 8…
... wire up a rgb to scart cable, using csync instead of ... into pin 20 of scart.
Next mod may be to shorten ...Composite video ghost image on ZX Spectrum 128K +2Hi, I have a ghost image on the composite video out on my ZX Spectrum 128K +2 and have run out of ideas of what could be wrong. Does anybody have a…
... .uk/p/maplin-scart-to-hdmi-adapter-n38ea"]SCART to HDMI convertor ... .5V alkaline battery to the SCART "blanking" pin 16 to force selection ...best scart cable for a toastrack?just wondering if there is a good scart cable for the toastrack available? might do the byte delight stereo mod also.
... simple way to get the SCART blanking voltage from the toastrack RGB ...I can't get my +2B to work over RGB to SCART.Hi so I have a black +2B and no matter what I do I get a black screen using the RGB-SCART scart cable (specific for the model ) and I'm using a SCART…
... black screen using the RGB-SCART scart cable (specific for the model ... SCART to HDMI box to the TV. I already did the mod ... 1k resistor across. On the scart connector end I read 12v ... is supposed to be the blanking correct anything above 1v selects ...Composite video mod on +2A?Is there a composite video mod for the +2A - I know you can buy a scart lead on ebay that goes in the RGB din port, but I would pefer to have a compo…
... video mod for the +2A - I know you can buy a scart ...+3 sound fix affects scart schematic ?I wanna do the speccy +3 sound mod as my machines like a pile of cack currently... BUT there are 2 mods.. the "ok" mono one.. and the "you want fries…
... do the speccy +3 sound mod as my machines like a ... mod..
so I saw the schematic for the pcwking scart ... need to anything with the scart pins , I mean there is ... ground.. has anyone done the mod AND built the cable.. anyways ...need help with +3 sound mod..well my friend has been doing the mod.. and well informed me the info / instructions aren't 100% there.. basically the matrix of cap's / resisters i…
... friend has been doing the mod.. and well informed me the ... get him for the stereo mod?!?!
also it says ... to modify the pcwking's scart cable?!?!
hopefully someone ... has successfully done the +3 mod and can help..
48k scartAnyone use or know anything about these? [url]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sinclair-Spectrum-Composite-Video-Mod-Kit-Scart-TV-/260684941076?pt=UK_VintageC…
Anyone use or know anything about these?
[url]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sinclair-Spectrum-Composite-Video-Mod-Kit-Scart-TV-/260684941076?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item3cb2088714[/url]128K Toastrack RGB SCART Picture QualityHi, I wonder if anyone with experience of using an RGB->SCART cable with an 128K Spectrum (Toastrack) can give some first-hand advice? I've composit…
... of using an RGB->SCART cable with an 128K Spectrum ... 's continued with the composite mod. The picture's brighter, but ... with getting an RGB->SCART cable from eBay. It's ...Spectrum +2 (Grey version) RGB SCART QuestionHi Guys, A quick question for you. As the new owner of a 128K Spectrum +2 (grey version), I'm using a cable from Retro Computer Shack which tries to…
... drive the blanking video input on pin 16 of the SCART cable ... 450 ohms since SCART spects suggests the blanking signal draws around 20mA ... necessary voltage (3V) to the blanking pin in order to switch ...Composite video mod on +2 grey: same as 48k?Hello all, Sorry for the n00b question but I couldn't find an answer yet... I did a composite video mod for the 48k in the past. Now I got a 128k +…
... /> I did a composite video mod for the 48k in the ... 't have a scart so I would like to mod this one ... same steps for the composite mod or there's anything I ...Issues with Spectrum 48K on SCART input of LCD displaysHi *! I'm new to the forums, but not new to ZX Spectrum. I have bought a ZX Spectrum 48K in 1983 and own it since. It was stored some 20+ years on…
... television (via SCART). I tried 3 different kinds of composite mod: the ... capacitor and the single transistor mod.
All 3 work ... to 2 different devices with SCART input without real success.
best scart cable for a toastrack?just wondering if there is a good scart cable for the toastrack available? might do the byte delight stereo mod also.
just wondering if there is a good scart cable for the toastrack available?
might do the byte delight stereo mod also.S-Video kit for 128k modelsAs discussed in this thread: [URL]http://www.worldofspectrum.org/forums/showthread.php?t=33768[/URL] My arm has been twisted to do an s-video mod ki…
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so a mod like this will give me ... I first made up a SCART lead for my +2A the ... enough voltage to the BLANKING pin of the SCART plug. This requires ... 1v when connected to the BLANKING pin. My solution was to ...Video output questions...Two questions... [QUOTE]1. The yellow and blue colours seem out of phase on the display. Is this normal for an RF connection to the TV/monitor?[/QUO…
... then switch it to AV/SCART, then I get the ... signal but not supplying the blanking signal (of sufficient voltage) ... I switch to AV/SCART and the composite picture comes ... in parallel to the blanking pin. However this may ... I've added a composite mod to my +3/+2B ...Trying to revive my +2B!Hey folks, Newly registered and looking for a fresh pair of eyes on my journey to restoring my +2B Spectrum :) I've done the Composite out conversi…
The SCART cable image shows your TV ... needs more power on the blanking pin see [url]http://www ... ].
For the composite mod, you need to follow the ...RGB video issue on +2 and +3. Signal high?I have a couple of +3's and a new +2a that arrived today. When I plugged in the +2a using my RGB lead from Retro Computer Shack I was reminded of a n…
... scart connector as suggested below so that just a mod ... to connect the BLANKING pin of the SCART socket to ... is connected to the BLANKING pin then the other ... 128. If either the BLANKING or FUNCTION SWITCHING pins ... are connected then the BLANKING GND (pin 18) ...RGB video issue on +2 and +3. Signal high?I have a couple of +3's and a new +2a that arrived today. When I plugged in the +2a using my RGB lead from Retro Computer Shack I was reminded of a n…
... and use that as the blanking pin and leave the other ... are going to have to mod the cable anyway... :-)
Shorting ... adding the resistor in the SCART plug just seems the least ...Spectrum +2 (Grey) troubleshooting helpHi guys, first time poster here, tell me if I'm doing something wrong. I bought a ZX Spectrum 128k +2 a week ago, it was sold in working condition a…
Righto, in that case the first thing I would want to test is the RGB blanking voltage issue. Best thing is to mod the speccy so you get a scart compliant signal to remove that variable.Spectrum +2 (Grey) troubleshooting helpHi guys, first time poster here, tell me if I'm doing something wrong. I bought a ZX Spectrum 128k +2 a week ago, it was sold in working condition a…
In that case I would be inclined to mod the resistor that feeds 12V to the scart RGB blanking pin to see if that has any effect. Unless you have access to an oscilloscope?Spectrum 128k 2a or not 2b....Just picked up a +2 black case version and I'm in as little bit of a quagmire, The case is definitely black, has '+2A' stamped on the bottom, but in…
... of the scart, and 1-3v on pin 16 for blanking for ... scart' to lower the voltage for blanking, ie 12v to pin 8 (scart ... looks similar to the stereo mod I did to my Issue ...
