This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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#1914-
Digitizing from VCR
Message #1992
Fred: Just to clarify, are you saying that connecting one of the 'Macrovision defeat' boxes between my VCR and the FrameGrabber should enable me to make clean digitized images from prerecorded tapes with MacroVision copy protection?
Thanks for the very helpful reply! Unfortunately, the very reason I'm looking to add memory is for graphics intensive work, so I think I'll do more exploring.
A500 Expansion Options
Message #1953
I'm looking to expand the memory in my Amiga 500 beyond the internal 1MB, but would prefer not to use the side-car expansion box approach. Has anyone had long-term experience with any of the third-party internal expansion boards that can bring total RAM beyond the 1MB standard? When these boards…
#Digitizer Advice
Message #1833
I've left this message on the AmigaArts board, so I don't know if I'm covering a redundant set of members: What's the best value available today in video digitizers for capturing and manipulating VCR output? I'm interested in displaying and doctoring HAM images with programs like DigiPaint, Photon Paint, et…
#Digitizer Advice
Message #864
What's the best value in Amiga video digitizers for capturing and manipulating output from a VCR? I'm interested in storing and doctoring HAM images with paint programs. I'm not particularly concerned about animation. I've heard of FrameGrabber, and was wondering how its image quality compares to DigiView. I'd also like…
Brad, I've looked at PhotonPaint 2.0 at a local store and was impressed with it's brush manipulation features. How does DigiPaint 3.0 compare to Photon for working with digitized images)? Also, I'd appreciate it if you could advise me on the best value in digitizers for capturing and doctoring captured…
#New York AmiExpo
Message #105159
Does anyone know if/when the AmiExpo will be held in New York this year, or if indeed I've already missed this year's show? I've been away from the Amiga world for awhile.
CompuSave
Message #12190
I recently read here that CompuSave will be releasing an expansion box for the A500. Does anyone have CompuSave's telephone number?
Sorry, Don. I meant 3.5" drive.
#A500 External Drive
Message #119571
Does anyone have any experience with an external 3.25" drive for the A500 made by a company called Lerner? A dealer that I contacted recommended that over both the 1010 and the ProDrive, but I have never heard of the Lerner drive before.
Allan, I had the same problem about a month ago – my Amiga would hang up with the Caps Lock key flashing. This occurred without warning after several months of trouble free operation. I took it back to my dealer and he reseated the chips. I haven't had a problem…
Thanks, Greg. Here are the details (I've already placed a public message on the SIG, and received some feedback, but I need more help): I've had an intermittent problem with my A500 for the past month and a half – the keyboard frequently locks up, and the Caps Lock key…
Thanks, Greg. Here are the details (I've already placed a public message on the SIG, and received some feedback, but I need more help): I've had an intermittent problem with my A500 for the past month and a half – the keyboard frequently locks up, and the Caps Lock key…
#Amiga Service
Message #111849
I've had a problem with my new Amiga 500 and would like to discuss it with a Commodore customer service rep. It would be extremely helpful to me and my local Amiga dealer to narrow down the cause of the problem I've encountered. Is there any way to talk with…
#Amiga Service
Message #111849
I've had a problem with my new Amiga 500 and would like to discuss it with a Commodore customer service rep. It would be extremely helpful to me and my local Amiga dealer to narrow down the cause of the problem I've encountered. Is there any way to talk with…
I'll take your advice and bring the topic up at the next meeting of our local users group. But I wasn't running any other program at the time, nor had any files in the ram disk. The Hearts program I ran is, I believe, the same that resides here on…
I'll take your advice and bring the topic up at the next meeting of our local users group. But I wasn't running any other program at the time, nor had any files in the ram disk. The Hearts program I ran is, I believe, the same that resides here on…
#A500 on the blink (cont)
Message #111817
I've been experiencing another problem with my Amiga 500: there are several public domain games (Hearts, Blackjack) which won't run on it. The games will load, the screen will turn blank, the "Power" light will start flashing, and I'll receive the "Guru Meditation" message. I've assumed that the problem was…
#A500 on the blink (cont)
Message #111817
I've been experiencing another problem with my Amiga 500: there are several public domain games (Hearts, Blackjack) which won't run on it. The games will load, the screen will turn blank, the "Power" light will start flashing, and I'll receive the "Guru Meditation" message. I've assumed that the problem was…
#111771-
#A500 on the Blink
Message #111816
What is the length of the warranty period? Any idea on how much a repair like this would cost if the unit is not under warranty?
#111771-
#A500 on the Blink
Message #111816
What is the length of the warranty period? Any idea on how much a repair like this would cost if the unit is not under warranty?
#A500 on the Blink
Message #111761
I turned on my A500 tonite and discovered that the keyboard would not accept any input, although the mouse worked normally. Also, the Caps Lock light would flash every three seconds. Can anyone tell me what's wrong? A defective chip perhaps?
Steve, how much do you compress the images? I assume you showing a substantial border around the edges.
#Amiga Photographs
Message #96433
Will LACE or SETLACE work with Deluxe Paint II without distorting the size of the image?
Thanks, Lloyd. By the way, did you ever attempt to have any of your photographs enlarged? I'm curious as to how objectionable the scan lines would appear in a medium-sized photograph, say 11×14". The horizontal striations are evident upon close examination of a standard 3×5, but aren't really noticeable even…
Didn't get a chance to read your photography tips until after I took my test photos, so I'll try them out next time. I was quite pleased with what the results from my first experiment, though. By the way, what did you mean by "don't crop too tightly". Do you…
Amiga Photographs
Message #95982
Well, I just picked up the test photographs that I had taken of some DeluxePaint screen images, and I'm very pleased with the results. I'm no photographic expert, but the images were sharp and the colors were brilliant. Not bad considering my lack of sophistication and the conditions under which…
#95254-
Amiga Photographs
Message #95417
THanks, Vince. I'll try out your suggestions and let you know what happens.
#95250-
Amiga Photographs
Message #95416
I haven't tried taking any photos yet, John. But I'll certainly let you know how things turn out.
Pete, I'm using a Sony Multiscan (Model 1302) with my A500 and it worked fine out of the box. All you have to do is set the switch to analog mode and the monitor takes care of the rest.
You're probably right, Don. I tried to use the phonetic spelling through the SAY command in Amiga Basic, but was unable to get the command to work properly. I would type SAY "Hello" and the computer would respond with "Illegalunction Call".
Phoneme Problem
Message #93970
I've been having trouble spelling out phonemes while using the Amiga's built-in speech synthesizer – I can't get it to recognize numeric characters as stress marks. When, for example, I type the number 4 after a vowel or dipthong, the computer repeats the number itself, rather than accepting it as…
Jim, what is the `street price' for the A2000? I've never even seen the list price quoted anywhere in my area.
I'm returning it today. Hopefully, I'll join the ranks of satisfied Amiga users by the end of the day.
Defective A500?
Message #92181
I just tried out my new Amiga 500 today and received bad news – the power and disk drive light flashed in a pattern of 11 consecutive blinks, and the screen never displayed the INSERT WORKBENCH DISK message. Nor did the disk drive activate. I assume I've got a defective…
Rodney, I was told by some people that the Spirit board could cause problems with the A500's power supply, or the system unit itself, since it doesn't come with its own power supply. Have you had any problems with underpowering or overheating?
No, I am almost 100% positive that the expansion chassis goes UNDER the case. It appears that there is a hard edge connector, not a ribbon connector joining the two, so that you could not move it. And you're right, it would be awkward to type at that height -…
Sony Monitor Cable
Message #91538
Does anyone know if the RGB cable that is used to connect an Amiga to the Commodore 2002 monitor can be used with a SONY Multiscan Model 1302?
How about a recommendation for expanding memory on the A500?
Don, based on what you know of Commodore policy, and of the `enhanceability' of the Amiga, what are the prospects that any improved graphics capabilities would be made available to owners of existing A500s and 2000s? I know it's a tough question to answer, but as the expectant owner of…
#NJ Users Group
Message #91420
I'm going to purchase an A500 tomorrow and would like to take advantage of the special software promotion that Commodore is running for members of a Commodore users group. Does anyone know the name and telephone number of such a group in the northern NJ area? I understand that I…
Bill, I've seen advertisements for CRT filters that supposedly significantly reduce the amount of apparent flicker in the high res modes. Have you ever tried one? I'm curious to learn if they're effective.
Why are you a fan of interlace? I assume it's got to be something more than masochistic tendencies (no offense intended)?
#Prospective A500 Owner
Message #89103
I've pretty much decided to purchase an Amiga 500, but have a few questions I was hoping someone could answer: (1) I've heard reference to poor quality ontrol concerning the 500. How concerned should I be about this? Is it so bad that I should seriously consider purchasing the 2000…
How's the flicker at 640×400?
#Amiga and Sony Multiscan
Message #88167
Does anyone know if the Amiga is compatible with the SONY MULTISCAN, Sony's multiscanning color monitor (I believe the model # is 1302)? I'm planning to purchase one for use with my IBM PC, but would like to ensure compatibility with the Amiga as well.
#NEC Monitor
Message #10203
Does anyone have any experience with NEC's new Multisync RGB monitor? I'd like to know whether its analog mode is compatible with the Amiga. I asked a NEC rep about it, and was suprised to hear him say that it was not. He did not know the specific reason why…
#NEC Monitor
Message #10203
Does anyone have any experience with NEC's new Multisync RGB monitor? I'd like to know whether its analog mode is compatible with the Amiga. I asked a NEC rep about it, and was suprised to hear him say that it was not. He did not know the specific reason why…