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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: on May 12, 2003, 09:56:09 PM

Title: Amiga 1200 + monitor
Post by: on May 12, 2003, 09:56:09 PM

Hi all,

is it possible to use a regular Amiga 1200 with a regular contemporary monitor ?

Title: Re: Amiga 1200 + monitor
Post by: Lando on May 12, 2003, 10:07:27 PM

Yes but you need a scandoubler as svga monitors don't sync down to 15khz.  Most start from 29-31.

Title: Re: Amiga 1200 + monitor
Post by: jahc on May 13, 2003, 02:08:03 AM

Scandoublers are pretty expensive, but they are the total solution to using PC monitors.

The other solution is to get an adapter so you can plug in a PC monitor straight to the Amigas standard video port. Then you just need to use a monitor driver like MULTISCAN, VGA, DBLPAL, etc.. This is only good for Workbench software, or software where you can select what screenmode you want to use. Most games will not use Workbench monitor/screenmode settings. And also the startup screen will not be viewable (when you hold down both mouse buttons when you power on).. that screen by default is 15KHz PAL or NTSC.

I think I got that correct.. feel free to correct me anyone.