Commodore 128 newbie question

From: Chad Fernandez <fernande_at_internet1.net>
Date: Thu May 30 11:59:11 2002

Tony Duell wrote:
>>Since I don't even know if this machine works yet, can I hook it up to a
>>TV instead of a monitor? I'd hate to go buy another monitor from
>
>
> Sure. There's composite mono and colour video on a couple of pins of the
> 8 pin DIN video connector, and there's an RF modulator built-in I think
> (there is in the UK version I have). Both of thsoe are 40 column only,
> but it should let you see if the machine is doing anything.

I didn't get anything out of what I think is the RF modulator.... it's
the lone RCA connector right? I though I would be able to plug that
directly into my TV.

>
> Do you need the pinout of the 8 pin DIN connector?

No, it seems I have the correct cable already..... found it in the box.

Arg!!! I turn the dumb thing on and I'm greeted with a M$ copyright!!!

Observation.... Apparently one needs to plug the floppy's powers supply
into the surge protector before it can be used!! :-) I'll be trying
that next :-)

Chad Fernandez
Michigan, USA
Received on Thu May 30 2002 - 11:59:11 BST