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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: Antiriad on January 07, 2005, 06:32:49 PM

Title: Any SCART to S-Video Adapter with Stabilizer in the US?
Post by: Antiriad on January 07, 2005, 06:32:49 PM

I was wondering what is the best way to connect my A500(not with a 520 Modulator) to a SVGA screen or a good quality TV and I was recomeded that the best(and cheapest) way to get an amiga to Scart adapter and then connect it to a good quality TV. My concern is that I was a TV with a regular Composite Input. I was recomended to use the Scart Stabilizer shown bellow since if also fixes the Flicker of HAM and higher resolution modes.

http://www.cypltd.co.uk/replica1.html

Does anybody sell these in the US?

Any recomendations?

Thanks

Mike

Title: Re: Any SCART to S-Video Adapter with Stabilizer in the US?
Post by: x56h34 on January 07, 2005, 06:37:04 PM

I've tried using an Amiga SCART cable on my multi-system TV.

Long story short, it didn't work as the TV doesn't support RGB. AFAIK, the Amiga SCART cable needs an RGB capable TV, in order to work. :-(

EDIT: Oh, that little box in the link handles RGB...that's a different story. :-)

Title: Re: Any SCART to S-Video Adapter with Stabilizer in the US?
Post by: adolescent on January 08, 2005, 05:03:16 AM

The best way would be to use a good RGB upscan converter like the Micomsoft XRGB-2 and a suitable cable.  But, this is going to cost you much more than the A500 is worth.

Title: Re: Any SCART to S-Video Adapter with Stabilizer in the US?
Post by: Antiriad on January 09, 2005, 04:09:36 AM

BTW Where can I get the Amiga to Scart Adapter cable. I have seen a couple on E-bay. Is there a different scart for NTSC, PAL?

Title: Re: Any SCART to S-Video Adapter with Stabilizer in the US?
Post by: adolescent on January 09, 2005, 04:37:31 AM

BTW, if you're looking for a cheap S-Video adapter check this out.  I have a later model and use it with my A600 with good results (mine has an actual S-Video plug, not seperate chroma/luma outputs like this one).  It's not as good as RGB, but leagues better than RF or composite.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4598&item=5154102956&rd=1

Title: Re: Any SCART to S-Video Adapter with Stabilizer in the US?
Post by: Ilwrath on January 09, 2005, 05:16:01 AM

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BTW Where can I get the Amiga to Scart Adapter cable. I have seen a couple on E-bay. Is there a different scart for NTSC, PAL?

Erm... well, AFAIK, a SCART cable will do you almost no good whatsoever in the US.  We don't have TVs that have SCART inputs!  :-)