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In article <1992Jul20.225955.4130@bmw.mayo.edu>I wrote:
> 
> I have an opportunity to make a large presentation on our closed circuit  
system  
> using NeXT computers.  My only problem is that I do not have a NeXTdimension,  
> and would like to get a direct feed from my NeXT Color Turbo into one of
> our video feeds on the control panel 

The bottom line is, right now, yes, but not cheaply.  One responder pointed out
a 'scan-rate converter box'.  This is a $10K-20K device that converts
the RGB at 68hz scan rate to Composite 60hz scan rate.  Seems RGB to composite  
is not the problem anymore, but the high scan rate of non-interlaced mega-pixel
(generic) screens is the current stumbling block.

Scan Converters are off-the-shelf items in most large metro areas, and I got my  
quote of $18K with 2 day ship out of Minneapolis.  My video people concurred
that this is a workable solution, and are in fact trying to justify one.

The FAQs (I think) pointed out a 13W3 cable converter from NuData ((908) 842  
5757), for around $100.  I can probably get a high-end monitor with RGB and
daisy chain to the convertor box.

It is cheaper to use buy a NeXTdimension system to do this.  The problem is  
that the entire screen is not presented through the NeXTtv app.  This would
be a bother, but not unworkable.  I am trying to get an ND on loan to try
it out with our video people, to see if it is acceptable.

Most of the responses were misguided in the fact that I didn't want to have
a standalone projection system (to a large screen).  My problem is trying
to get my NeXT to display on our multisite satellite teleconferencing system.

Thanks to all who responded (since I didn't say I would summarize, I did
not want to report your names, to protect the innocent;-).

-Geoff
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"The only thing obsoleted by Windows 3.1 is poking myself in the
eye with a pointed stick." - Gene Lee
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