Does RF output equal Composite?

From: Glen Goodwin <acme_ent_at_bellsouth.net>
Date: Sun Jun 16 13:59:54 2002

Hey Doc --

> From: Doc <doc_at_mdrconsult.com>

> Timex Sinclair 1000 - RF output, VHF Channel 2 or 3
> TV, no spade/screw VHS input
> VCR has composite Video In, selected by switch.
>
> I'm not getting any picture at all running a composite cable from the
> Timex to the VCR Video In. Do I need to make a Rat Shack run, or does
> the Timex have a problem?

You can easily tap off the composite video from the wires leading from the
pcb to the RF modulator. If you'd like to buffer the signal, I can send
you a small TIFF with a schematic showing how you can do this with one
resistor and one transistor.

Glen
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Received on Sun Jun 16 2002 - 13:59:54 BST

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