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Title: wanted 1200
Post by: jimbob005 on February 03, 2007, 07:50:41 PM

hi there i have an a1200 and the tv out put has gone so im looking for a board or a 1200 so if any one has anything please let me know
thanks james

Title: Re: wanted 1200
Post by: ZeBeeDee on February 03, 2007, 08:48:46 PM

Pop over to Ebay and buy a Amiga compatible monitor and connecing lead.

Ebay member airey36 usually has 1 or 2 ... if not, ask him because he might have some not yet listed :-)

Title: Re: wanted 1200
Post by: jimbob005 on February 03, 2007, 08:55:59 PM

i got a monitor and lead but it work but it rolls like it needs a v hold but it ant got one dont know if it the amiga or the monitor

Title: Re: wanted 1200
Post by: ZeBeeDee on February 03, 2007, 08:58:37 PM

Ahhh ... have you checked the actual cable itself?

Title: Re: wanted 1200
Post by: jimbob005 on February 03, 2007, 09:01:07 PM

yes i looked at the end and it looks ok i wobeled the cable and nothing happens

Title: Re: wanted 1200
Post by: ZeBeeDee on February 03, 2007, 09:11:17 PM

Then I'm leaning towards a faulty monitor ... could be wrong though.

Can you test the A1200 on a tv?

Title: Re: wanted 1200
Post by: jimbob005 on February 03, 2007, 09:40:06 PM

yes its ok but the colors have gone funny

Title: Re: wanted 1200
Post by: ZeBeeDee on February 03, 2007, 09:46:39 PM

hmmm sounds like the A1200 is biting the big one ... time for a scout around for a replacement.

Again, ebay would be your best bet.

Title: Re: wanted 1200
Post by: jimbob005 on February 03, 2007, 10:07:05 PM

no way of fixing her??? i got it for £5 off the car boot and it was working

Title: Re: wanted 1200
Post by: ZeBeeDee on February 03, 2007, 10:10:41 PM

I've not the experience for such a task ... I personally would just go hunt out a working A1200

Just a thought ...

If you can manage to get into Workbench, you might want to check you're in the right screenmode and not some custom or interlace mode which might also be a cause of the problem.

Title: Re: wanted 1200
Post by: jimbob005 on February 03, 2007, 10:20:59 PM

yes i will have a look i can use it on a vga monitor ok using the plugin on workbench and its ok but it wont play the games becuse it will not go down to 14.4mhz on the monitor

Title: Re: wanted 1200
Post by: ZeBeeDee on February 03, 2007, 10:33:59 PM

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jimbob005 wrote:
yes i will have a look i can use it on a vga monitor ok using the plugin on workbench and its ok but it wont play the games becuse it will not go down to 14.4mhz on the monitor

Chances are then, Workbench is in the wrong screenmode for the genuine monitor.

Have a read on the original specifications for the 1084s (which I presume you have going by previous posts) here:

http://kmt.hku.nl/~pieter/HARD/MON/commodore1084.html

Title: Re: wanted 1200
Post by: jimbob005 on February 03, 2007, 11:08:27 PM

thanks will have a look tomorrow but i will try and gat a new one

Title: Re: wanted 1200
Post by: Retromania on February 04, 2007, 03:13:04 PM

@ jimbob005 ...

Hi Jimbob005

Have you sorted out your A1200 problem yet?  If not I might be able to help, depending on where you are.  I bought a towered A1200 from someone on ebay last year and when it arrived they had not packed it properly and the case was all messed up.  I planned to re-build it as an on-going project but I have another towered machine anyway so abandoned the idea.  The thing is, I still have it and you are welcome to the 1200's main board if it is any good to you?  Just the cost of the postage would be required.
Let me know what you think. I'm in Sussex, UK.
Regards
Retromania

Title: Re: wanted 1200
Post by: jimbob005 on February 04, 2007, 07:41:04 PM

hi mate no i havent fixed it yet im in doncaster but travel a good way for work eveyday where are you mate and what you looking for it mate
thanks james

Title: Re: wanted 1200
Post by: Tomas on February 04, 2007, 07:42:54 PM

Just get a rgb2scart lead or a a500 tv modulator. Scart cable will give you much better picture quality than the composite out anyways.
And i am sure the a1200 can be fixed if you know someone with a bit of electronic skills.

Title: Re: wanted 1200
Post by: Retromania on February 04, 2007, 09:15:27 PM

@ Jimbob005

Hi Fella - Doncaster eh? My Uncle lives there, near the race course.
Anyway, I don't want anything for the 1200 board - you are welcome to it if it is of use to you.  Postage-wise, I don't know what it would cost, so, the best thing I can think of is, if you want it send me a PM with your address - I will pack the board up and get it weighed and then let you know how much to send me.  Shouldn't be more than a fiver if that!
Cheers
Retromania

Title: Re: wanted 1200
Post by: Retromania on February 04, 2007, 09:16:40 PM

@ Jimbob005

No probs if you don't want it by the way :-)

Title: Re: wanted 1200
Post by: jimbob005 on February 04, 2007, 10:56:37 PM

hi there i dont want to get a lead and then it dont work iv tryed making the lead but evey site i go its diffrent

Title: Re: wanted 1200
Post by: Retromania on February 05, 2007, 02:00:39 PM

@Jimbob005

Hi there

I got your PM, thanks.

Is it ok to send next weekend?  

Retromania

Title: Re: wanted 1200
Post by: jimbob005 on February 05, 2007, 03:40:17 PM

yes mate just tell me how much
thanks james

Title: Re: wanted 1200
Post by: Retromania on February 06, 2007, 12:42:09 PM

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yes mate just tell me how much

Will do - give me 'til the weekend.

Cheers

Retromania

Title: Re: wanted 1200
Post by: jimbob005 on February 06, 2007, 09:14:04 PM

hi there mate i will be moving next weekend i will pm you my number can you tell me but text how much and then i will text you my new address i will know it sat night if thats ok
thanks james

Title: Re: wanted 1200
Post by: Retromania on February 06, 2007, 10:09:30 PM

@ jimbob005

Sent PM