Commodore 128 newbie question

From: Gary Hildebrand <ghldbrd_at_ccp.com>
Date: Thu May 30 17:06:29 2002

Tony Duell wrote:
>
> > 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.
>
> You should be able to. It would connect to a 75 ohm aerial (antenna)
> input, not to composite video, of course. The signal is probably on VHF
> channel 3 or 4.
>
> If the output is missing, but you can get composite video from the 8 pin
> connector, then there's probably a fault in the modulator can itself.
> It's Commodore-custom I think, and there are no schematics given. But it
> should be possible to do something about repairing it if you really need
> the RF output.


<snip>

If you are in a pinch, the video modulator from either a VIC-20 (best)
or a TI99/4a will plug into the video out DIN jack. Only rub is that
the TI modulator needs 12v --- it may or may not work on 5v.

Gary Hildebrand
St. Joseph, MO
Received on Thu May 30 2002 - 17:06:29 BST