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Re: NEC Multisync monitor suitable for Amiga
« on: May 19, 2008, 05:28:16 PM »
I know that the NEC2a and NEC3D are not on your list of monitors you have available, but the link provided that shows the specifications of each NEC monitor is not accurate for those two monitors, and perhaps for others as well.  Both the 2a and 3d NEC monitors CAN display all Amiga resolutions up to 800x600 as they have a 15kHz to 31kHz, or above display capability.  I own both monitors and have used them in the past and present on all my Amigas.  I think they are actually a sort of dual sync monitor instead of a true multisync, but they are great for single monitor solutions for Amigas with graphic cards that pass through native 15kHz screens, but do not have a scan doubler, as the monitor will just switch automatically and show those screens and switch right back to your 31kHz and above graphic card screen.  Only drawback is that their screen size is too small for todays expectations.

So, the purpose of my long messeage is, the specs for other NEC monitors on that link may also be incorrect by not showing that the monitor will sync down to 15kHz.  Look for another location with more precise specs before you give up on a particular monitor in your list.  

Hope this helped.
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Re: NEC Multisync monitor suitable for Amiga
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2008, 09:03:15 PM »
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urm... I used to have a Nec 3D, and can state for a fact it did not do the PAL/NTSC modes...


Hmm... Maybe you had a defective one?  I have one and I can say for a fact mine does NTSC/PAL.  There's even a picture of mine somewhere in the photo gallery with a 15khz NTSC kickstart screen displayed on it.  :lol:


@Ilwrath,  Shhhhhh, don't tell my 2 NEC3Ds that they are not supposed to work at 15kHz modes.  They have been doing so for the past 10+ years I have owned them. :lol:   In fact, I am willing to sell one of them that has a slightly crooked swivel base, but is tested and was used just recently with my A1200/060.  So you may want to back off on that "state for a fact" stuff.  Your memory may be getting like mine and ain't what it used to be, OR your particular 3D just was not working properly.  I am sure mine work, and I am pretty sure I can find specs on the Net to back up that they sync to 15kHz, but don't have the time right now.

Edit: The "Crack" sound I get from them sometimes when they make the switch from 31kHz down to 15kHz, or back will wake you up if you are not ready for it.  It is kind of scary, like you don't know if the monitor is going to blow up or what, but they do work, I assure you.
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