VIC-20 -- no sound

From: Jason Willgruber <roblwill_at_usaor.net>
Date: Thu Sep 10 18:08:38 1998

Try taking the output of the VIC through the inputs of a VCR. I'm not sure
about this, but if I remember the monitor that was with my C64, there were
two audio, and two video jacks, or a special cable that would combine
everything into one plug. There was also another cable that would allow
the computer to connect to a TV (had a converter and Audio/Video in one RCA
jack, like a Nintendo). However, I no longer have the computer, so I can't
be sure, but I do remember the four RCA jacks and the single multi-plug on
the back of the monitor. There was also a switch to change from 60-75Hz (I
think). The monitor would NOT work with a standard composite computer,
such as an apple.
--
         -Jason
(roblwill_at_usaor.net)
   ICQ#-1730318

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> From: Marion Bates <Marion.Bates_at_Dartmouth.EDU>
> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp_at_u.washington.edu>
> Subject: Re: VIC-20 -- no sound
> Date: Thursday, September 10, 1998 6:55 PM
>
> They didn't, so I made one to match your description here. It checks out
fine with the multimeter, but I still get video with no audio. Leads me to
believe there's a problem with the VIC itself.
>
> Or maybe my TV is really weird. There's been an anomaly with the C64 for
as long as I can remember, which is that when I use the video cable (the
one that splits into three RCA's, one for video and two for sound) with the
video-in jacks on the TV, I get a nice, sharp, black and white display, no
color. If I use the composite port and a TV/game modulator box, I get
(cruddy) color. I've checked every setting I can find on the TV for
color/B&W stuff, but everything looks right. ???
>
> Thanks again for the help.
>
> -- MB
Received on Thu Sep 10 1998 - 18:08:38 BST