A2320 Monitor Help
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To anyone who can help,
I am considering purchase the Commodore A2320 de-interlacing board for my
Amiga 2000. Since $ are a MAJOR concern for me, I am hoping to get a decent
monitor for a reasonable price. I'm starting to think that I can get away
with a multi-sync that doesn't scan all the way down to the 15.75 range,
since the commodore board scan doubles non-interlaced screens. Anyone know
of any problems with this?
I have located several monitors that appear to be reasonable candidates. I
browsed the mall up here and found some monitors in the Shopper's Advantage
area that are multi-syncs that can handle the 31.5 to 38 khz range with dot
pitches around .28 mm that are priced in the $300-350 range. My question
is, what kind of a cord do I need with these monitors. Can I purchase a
standard VGA cord to attach these monitors to the A2320 card, or do I need
a special cord. If I need a special cord, where can I get one.
Finally, I am open to suggestions from others as to what monitors they have
successfully used. For those who are interested, the ones that I am
considering are:
1. Packard-Bell PB8528SV: 31.5-38.0 KHZ Horizontal, 55-87 KHZ Vert
Analog 15 Pin Output VGA .28mm dot pitch
$308.21 via Shopper's Advantage
2. C.T.X. 3436: Multiscan Monitor with Maximum 1024 X 768
(? khz ranges) TTL & Analog Inputs .28mm dot pitch
$295.69 via Shopper's Advantage
3. Panasonic 1391: Analog RGB Inputs $337.93 via Shopper's Advantage
4. AAmazing CM8428EX: Analog Multisync $319 via July Computer Shopper
Any comments, advice, criticisms would be appreciated. Sorry I don't have
all the information on all the monitors, but it is hard to come up with
monitor specs.
Bob Kline
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Bob,
I can't give you any suggestions regarding the monitors you listed, but
I can tell you that I use a multisync monitor that scans from 31.5-~70 Khz.
I have it hooked up to an A3000 which has the same delacing circutry that
the 2320 does. Everything works great here. The only time you really need
to have a 15.75 Khz monitor is when you plan to do video work, or connect
up to an external display adaptor such as the HAM-E or DCTV. Even in those
cases, it is sometimes just as easy to use you existing monitor as a
secondary.
Dean
DKB Software
Dean,
Thanks for the reply. It sounds like I can get away pretty safely then with
a multi-sync that doesn't go below 31.5 since I don't do any video work and
will have my old 1080 around anyway. It seems that some of the less well
known brands, such as C.T.X., Aamazing, Viewsonic, and others are now
offering these kind of multi-syncs for just over $300. Definitely makes
things more affordable. Thanx again.
Bob Kline
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Bob
I'm using a Panasonic PanaSync C1381 (.28 DP) with my 3000 and previously
used it with my 2000 & Flicker Fixer. I really like the monitor. It comes
with a cable that plugs directly into the 3000 (and Flicker Fixer). The
C1381 replaced the C1391 (now discontinued) which was a .31 DP monitor.
BTW, I've got my Flicker Fixer for sale if you're interested… $175 ppd,
UPS/COD.
If you buy a monitor that doesn't caome with a cable, just call Redmond
Cable in Redmond Washington… they'll build anything you want for around
$29.
– Whapping from the North Coast Michael
Mike,
Thanks for the reply. I see that the C1381 is available from Shopper's
Advantage here in CIS for $326.31. That's WAY below anything I could find
in this month's Computer shopper. I'll definitely have to consider it. (I'm
waiting for a check to come in so I can be bad and get this stuff).
I'm not sure if I would be interested in the flicker fixer. I read the
review in last month's A-World and noticed that the flicker fixer is not
compatible with the ECS modes and does not scan double non-interlaced
screens. If I go the cheap monitor route (i.e. only 31.5 khz or higher), I
would be unable to see the low res screens!
Do you have a phone # or address for Redmond Cable? Also, do I need a
special cable to connect the A2320 to a multi-sync, or can I use a standard
IBM vga cable?
Thanx again.
Bob Kline
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Bob:
Redmond Cable's phone number is: 206-882-2009
These people will make any cable you desire (for a price).<g>
Good-Luck and good shopping.
– Whapping from the North Coast Michael
Mike,
Thanks for the info and help.
Bob
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Bob,
The Flicker Fixer outputs ONLY 31.5kHz. It DOES scan double the
non-interlace screens (meaning NO scan lines). It will display all current
amiga video modes. You are right that it will not work with some of the
ECS modes. Check them out and see if you need them. You could still plug
your monitor into the regular video port when you get ECS and absolutely
must use an incompatible mode. The FF does not have the infamous "zipper"
yech! I have a FF on my machine at home and a 2320 here at work. Both are
OK but I prefer the FF. I had to swap out some resistor packs on my A2320
before it would work right. The FF can be made compatible with any genlock
while the A2320 will not work with some. The FF can also be moved out of
the video slot with an option.
To sum up: I feel the FF is NOT just something to be dumped at this
time. It does its job well.
….Mark
Mark,
Thanks for the info. I'll consider what you have to say. Since I still have
approximately a month before I'm going to take the plunge, I still get to
change my mind 387 times!!!
Bob
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Robert,
If you are looking for a inexpensive Multisync, Emerson makes one (don't
remember the model #) that does go down to 15.75 with I belive .30 dot
pitch for about $325.00. I looked at one real seroiusly untill I found a
used NEC, and there was someone here who was actually using one. There is
also a cheap Samsung that will go down to 15.75 mhz for about $350.00.
Thesee are DEALER prices not mail-order so you may do better than that.
You WILL be pleased with the non-interlacd display!!!
Steve
Whap!ping from beautiful coastal South Carolina
<<You WILL be pleased with the non-interlaced display!!!>>>
drool,drool,drool,…..uh,excuse me <g>
Bob
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