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Re: CGA with Composite output

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From: Randy Horton
Date: Tue, 23 Sep 1986 07:47
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In article <253@butler.UUCP> olivier@butler.UUCP (Charles Olivier) writes:
>> 
>> > I would like to find out if there is a CGA type display adaptor which puts out
>> > a COLOR composite video signal in addition to the standard rgb.  Any
>> > information would be appreciated.
>> 
>> There is the ZUCKERBOARD color graphics adapter which comes with RGB and a 
>> parallel printer board, and also includes a RGB-to-Composite converter which
>> plugs into the RGB 9-pin socket and has a RCA-type socket at the other end.
>> Mine cost ca. $80 a month ago.
>
>Black Box Corporation sells a RGB to Composite converter with plugs into
>the RGB 9-pin socket and has a standerd RCA phono jack output.
>The sell a powered version (GC-AC034B) for $59.95 and a non-powered version
>(GC-AC040B) for $39.98.  
>

Unfortunately, the black box converter works in shades of grey.  I have been
unable to locate a source for the Zuckerboard, as of yet.

PS: Thanks to all who have replied so far.  I have recieved a number of
suggestions, but so far, I have not resolved my problem.  I may just save up,
get an RGB monitor, and sell the composite.







>			Black Box Corporation
>			P.O. Box 12800
>			Pittsburgh, PA 15241
>			(415) 746-5530
>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>-- 
>
>
>		Charles Olivier
>
>		E-Mail	...uw-beaver!tikal!dataio!butler!olivier


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Subject: Re: CGA with Composite output
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