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#207141-DayStar 601?
Message #207257
Most everywhere I'd looked has the 66 Mhz card for $999, and the 100 Mhz are about $1800. I think I'll go "slower and cheaper" instead. Thanks for the advice! Read action !
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#206719-DayStar 601?
Message #207141
>> Is there any reason I shouldn't buy the DayStar 66 Mhz Turbo 601 card?
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#DayStar 601?
Message #206719
I have a IIci with 20 megs of RAM. I'd like to improve it with a PowerPC card. Is there any reason I shouldn't buy the DayStar 66 Mhz Turbo 601 card? There is 1 Reply. Read action !
Video printing
Message #151236
I have a 6100AV and I'm new to this video stuff. When I do a copy from video monitor, I can't print the pix on my HP Deskwriter. It comes out all black. Why? No grayscale? Do I need a new printer? Also, the picture look lousy (about the same…
#151050-Video to Quadra 840AV
Message #151200
David, I have Quick Time installed. Anything else? Karin Read action !
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#150948-Video Input as Scanner?
Message #151066
David, Thank-you very much for the information. Tough decisions, though it sounds like a scanner is the way to go to input text and probably most photographs, too. The Movie Movie board might be fun to play with, though, at not too great a cost. Many thanks, once again, for…
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#150955-#Video to Quadra 840AV
Message #151050
Karin, Sounds as if you don't have QuickTime installed. It's necessary… There is 1 Reply. Read action !
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#Video to Quadra 840AV
Message #150955
Hi, I am having trouble getting video from my camcorder to my Quadra. The Video Monitor in Apple Extras gives me an error message when I double click: There are no video or sound digitizers avaiable. 1:0 I can't get into the program to select a source. I have double…
#150862-#Video Input as Scanner?
Message #150948
Zachary, >> Can one use the Hi-8 camera for video input in place of a scanner? Well, scanners aren't video input but the answer to the question you're asking is "Sure, although not at anywhere near the resolution a scanner will provide." >> What video board would I need? and…
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#150440-Lapis Video Boards
Message #150921
David, I too have been using a Lapis PDS card for the Mac SE/30 for about a year and a half and have been very pleased. I am driving an E-Machine T-16II which my video card will drive up to 24 bit at 832X624 Good luck, Bill Read action !
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Video Centris 660AV
Message #150907
Problem with Centris 660AV. We want to record a slideshow on a VCR and display it on a TV set. We are using a Panasonic VCR type NV-FS200EC and a regular PAL Monitor. The computer is a Centris 660AV with a 16" color monitor. We use MS Powerpoint. Installation as…
#Video Input as Scanner?
Message #150862
I have recently purchase a Hi-8 Video Camcorder. I own a Mac IICi with 12 MB of Ram and a 230MB hard drive that is nearly full. My questions are: 1. Can one use the Hi-8 camera for video input in place of a scanner? 2. What video board would…
#150494-Q700 Faster w/Video Brd?
Message #150729
Terry, No, a separate video board will not make the Q700 faster. Unlike the IIci and IIsi, it has separate video RAM and the internal video circuitry never interferes with the processor's access to main memory. Read action !
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#150419-Fuzzy PB540 ext Video
Message #150716
Chris, you told me just what I wanted to hear. I've got some buyers on the PPC8100 and I'm off to the puter store to check out these 280s. Thanks for the opinion on the monitor, I too am very picky about the resolution. StanfordK Read action !
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#150494-Q700 Faster w/Video Brd?
Message #150702
Terry, The Q700 has dedicated video RAM. It shipped (as I recall) with 512K of VRAM. You can increase that to a maximum of 2 MB of VRAM. The on-board video is as quick as it gets without a dedicated QuickDraw accelerator or PhotoShop accelerator, and it's MUCH faster than…
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#150200-8100/80AV Video
Message #150549
Sven, Yes, all AV Power Macs can run two monitors right out of the box. The AudioVision monitor interface– the big squarish funny looking plug– uses standard Mac memory instead of video memory. If you don't have a monitor plugged in here, the memory's available for programs and data, so…
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#150315-2nd video in background
Message #150548
Warren, No other suggestions; any video card should work for this application. Read action !
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#149794-NuBus & Video Digitizers
Message #150507
Jim, >>Is Apple working on any hardware and/or software updates (to be distributed to users) that will help alleviate the incompatibilities that video digitizer card manufacturers are having with the Power Macs, or will the fixes come solely from those manufacturers?>> As far as I know, those fixes are coming…
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#Q700 Faster w/Video Brd?
Message #150494
Will adding a video board make the Quadra 700 run faster? I know the IICi shared regular RAM with the onboard video, so adding a separate video card made it run faster. Is it the same for a Q700? There are 2 Replies. Read action !
#150330-8100/80AV Video
Message #150477
Aaron- Thanks for the info…. you confirmed what I suspected…… The audio capability in the regular 8100 may be of some use at some time…. For video, I've already bought what I think is the best card available… The FAST Video Machine. For $6,000 (including the controller box for the…
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#Lapis Video Boards
Message #150440
Dear Ross, Thank you very much indeed for your message. It does help, particularly the Speedometer rating, since someone who responded to a similar query I'd placed in comp.sys.mac.hardware was kind enough to send me a Speedometer rating for an Xceed card. Cordially, David There is 1 Reply. Read action…
#149794-NuBus & Video Digitizers
Message #150432
So far as I know the fixes for the various cards have been coming from the card manufacturers. In many cases our engineers have been working directly with theirs, but the upgraded ROM or software comes from the card mfg. Read action !
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#150394-#Fuzzy PB540 ext Video
Message #150419
The speed of the 280c & Dock II is great. I had been using a Power Mac 8100 and a 840AV the last couple of months. The 280c has plenty of zip – I don't miss my higher end desktops. The video output with the Dock is o.k. too. I'm…
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#150369-#Fuzzy PB540 ext Video
Message #150394
I have been thinking that the 280c Duo & dock might be the best combination. How do you find the speed? How is the color video on the 17"? Any Fuzzies? Do you find the total system convenient? This will be my next serious CPU to check out. Thanks for…
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#150194-#Fuzzy PB540 ext Video
Message #150369
I am using a 280c with a Duo Dock II and a Apple 17" Multi Scan Monitor – no complaints. Well, maybe I could complain about the Duo's trackball. – Chris Tebo There is 1 Reply. Read action !
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#150287-#8100/80AV Video
Message #150330
Taylor, >> Having never owned an "AV" Mac…. I'm wondering how to intelligently make the decision to go AV or Non-AV. What sorts of things are you doing with yours?
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#150264-8100 Video
Message #150329
Jerry, >> Is 2MB the standard shipping configuration of the 8100/80's HPV card?
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#150188-#2nd video in background
Message #150315
Thanks again for the reply. Any suggestions on hardware (video cards) and software programs ?? — Again focused on the fact that this must run as an independant process in the background of her Mac, while she uses her normal screen for other work. Thanks, …Warren There is 1 Reply.…
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#150213-#8100/80AV Video
Message #150287
Aaron- i saw your message to Sven Grenander about the 8100/AV. I'm contemplating the purchase of a new Macintosh… to replace my IIci. We've gotten into video editing with the Mac and a FAST Video Machine NuBus Card system. We don't need the AV capability for the Video Machine……and have…
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#150202-#8100 Video
Message #150264
Aaron, Thanks for the detailed information! Is 2MB the standard shipping configuration of the 8100/80's HPV card? Best regards, Jerry There is 1 Reply. Read action !
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Fuzzy PB540 ext Video
Message #150239
Actually, I'm just using a generic adaptor that I bought for $10 in a shop here in Hong Kong. My NEC is their bottom-of-the-line SVGA. If you would order the right adapter for me (as they're free), I'd happily pay the cost of mailing it to Hong Kong. Is that…
#150213-8100/80AV Video
Message #150232
Aaron, Thanks very much for the info. I'll check the other message you mention. Yes, even though the video question isn't cleared up yet I _love_ the way the 8100/80AV zips through stuff ! -Sven Read action !
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#150200-#8100/80AV Video
Message #150213
Sven, You _can_ run 2 monitors off of the 8100/80AV without buying an additional video card. You'll run into problems, however, if either monitor "syncs on green" (as some older, non-Apple models do, apparently). I've been told the Power Mac won't drive such a monitor, at least not without a…
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#150139-#8100 Video
Message #150202
Jerome, According to Apples's Technical Information booklet for the 8100/80 and 8100/80AV, DRAM video will support: Monitor Resolution Colors or Grays ———— ———- ————— 12" Color 512×384 thousands 13" Color 640×480 thousands 15" Portrait 640×870 256 16" Color 832×624 256 VGA 640×480 256 The 8100/80's HPV card will support: Monitor…
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#8100/80AV Video
Message #150200
David, With the proliferation of Mac configurations I'm getting totally lost. I hope you can clarify one question for me. I just got an 8100/80AV for my developments at work, arrived today. I'm really confused by the video configurations which the machine will support. I know there are two video…
#150113-#Fuzzy PB540 ext Video
Message #150194
Chris, what are you using for a computer now? I am thinking that maybe a 280 duo might work? Or maybe something cheap? Stanford K There is 1 Reply. Read action !
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#150037-#2nd video in background
Message #150188
Warren, You can do this– run the "Welcome" application in the background on the Mac while the secretary does other work. Depending on what she does the "Welcome" application may slow or pause at times, though. I'd recommend a Mac with NuBus slots. There is 1 Reply. Read action !
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#150075-Fuzzy PB540 ext Video
Message #150171
stanford, I've not heard of the problem but based on the three other replies to your message I'd say there's a design problem in the 5xx series video. Read action !
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#8100 Video
Message #150139
What size monitors and color depths can the two video ports on the 8100 support, both standard and with added video RAM. Thanks! Jerry There is 1 Reply. Read action !
#150075-#Fuzzy PB540 ext Video
Message #150113
I had a 540c for about a week. I had the same 'blurry' problem using my 17" Apple Multi Scan Display. I had ( and sold ) a 8100 Power Mac and had no problem at all – the video display was sharp. I don't have a solution for you.…
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#150075-Fuzzy PB540 ext Video
Message #150103
I have a PB520c. I connected it to Sony 1304S. Everything on the screen was fuzzy, and seemed a little bit larger than usual. I do not know why. Read action !
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#150075-Fuzzy PB540 ext Video
Message #150087
Add me to the list of those with the same question. I've got a 540c, which I've connected to an NEC Super VGA monitor (which the 540c documentation claims to support). Video is fuzzy, and the colors appear washed out at all settings. PHILIP Read action !
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#Fuzzy PB540 ext Video
Message #150075
David, I enjoy your articles in MW, and your responses to many a query here on CIS. I have a puzzle for you. I purchased and returned a PB 540 because the external video on my Apple 16" monitor was slightly fuzzzy. I then purchased a PB 540c (an AWESOME…
#149896-#2nd video in background
Message #150037
Dave, thanks for the insight, but … The Mac is yet to be purchased, she now has an LCII, but we will need to upgrade it, because … Our idea for a "welcome board" is a little more involved than just showing a desktop. We now have a DOS based…
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#2nd video in background
Message #149896
Warren, You didn't say what type of Mac your receptionist has but you'll probably need to add a separate video card. You can simply have a "Welcome" sign as the desktop background on that monitor. The desktops of the two monitors will be contiguous but by arranging them so only…
#NuBus & Video Digitizers
Message #149794
Jim: Is Apple working on any hardware and/or software updates (to be distributed to users) that will help alleviate the incompatibilities that video digitizer card manufacturers are having with the Power Macs, or will the fixes come solely from those manufacturers? Thanks, Jim Frazier/VizBiz Multimedia Software There are 2 Replies.…
8100/80av Video INIT
Message #136031
I got my 8100/80av today and after ten grueling hours of frustration it's all finally working! I came up against a problem that I understand is very unusual but could possibly affect a very few other people who will attempt to use the Power Mac av machines with a 16"…
#45088-Syquest and DOS Mounter?
Message #45521
I use the popular AccessPC from Insignia Solutions. It allows me to not only read and write DOS SyQuests, but I can FORMAT them as well!!! It is easy to use, and I recommend it highly. Read action !
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#30222-Mac 'tar'?
Message #30364
There are a couple Macintosh implementations of tar that read/write tar "files". I don't know of anything that reads/writes tapes in tar format. That sure would be nice though … A/UX will read/write tar tapes, there are a number of tape drivers, although I am not sure Exabyte is one…
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