[Coco] Coco Monitor Question

[Bill Pierce]

He's using an Amiga Monitor. I don't really know what the problem is. Whether it's not centered, wrong colors, or just too old. So it's really hard to tell what to do. I'm starting to get like Robert Gault and start all my answers to people with "You didn't state the details of your problem, please elaborate on the system type, model number, version number, case color, disk used and sister's name & phone number".

Just kidding Mr. Gault.. you've answered more questions, more accurately, and more quickly than anyone I know. :-)

Bill

Music from the Tandy/Radio Shack Color Computer 2 & 3
https://sites.google.com/site/dabarnstudio/
Bill Pierce
ooogalapasooo at aol.com




-----Original Message-----
From: Retro Canada <retrocanada76 at gmail.com>
To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts <coco at maltedmedia.com>
Sent: Fri, Sep 7, 2012 9:42 am
Subject: Re: [Coco] Coco Monitor Question


you can also optionally change to:

40 columns:

xmode /term col=28 sty=1
cobbler /dd

32 columns:

xmode /term par=1 pag=16
cobbler /dd

switch back to 80 columns:

xmode /term par=80 pag=24
cobbler /dd

Don't ask me about those strange numbers, but they work :)

On Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 9:33 AM, Retro Canada <retrocanada76 at gmail.com> wrote:
> To see 80 columns in a composite monitor, type it blindly:
>
> xmode /term fgc=2 bgc=0 bdc=0
> clobber /dd
>
> reboot. Now the screen should be black & white only and more visible
> in a composite monitor. If your monitor/TV has the S-video input, once
> you're in black and white screen you can plug the composite signal
> into the s-video luma input. It will be a sharp black and white
> screen. But it doesn't work good with the green screen though.
>
> Here is one pic I made using composite on luma:
>
> http://t.co/hLpJ233H
>
> But again, only works once you're in black and white screen. For
> PMODE4 works nice too.
>
> On Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 9:23 AM, Bill Pierce <ooogalapasooo at aol.com> wrote:
>>
>> Thanks Frank, He already has the composite monitor conected but can't see 
80column in OS9. He wants to try the RGB. Still don't know which one he has
>>
>> Music from the Tandy/Radio Shack Color Computer 2 & 3
>> https://sites.google.com/site/dabarnstudio/
>> Bill Pierce
>> ooogalapasooo at aol.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Frank Swygert <farna at amc-mag.com>
>> To: coco <coco at maltedmedia.com>
>> Sent: Fri, Sep 7, 2012 6:02 am
>> Subject: Re: [Coco] Coco Monitor Question
>>
>>
>> The Commodore 1080 and 1084 are both made by Magnavox, but I forget the 
Maggie
>> model number. The 1080 needs the sync circuit modified as described in a
>> previous post, the 1084 will automatically adjust sync and work as is. I 
agree
>> with Bill -- the 1084 is one of the most versatile classic RGB monitors, will
>> work with a PC also IIRC. About the only one more versatile would be a Sony
>> Multi-Sync, but they cost a lot more back then! The later Multi-Syncs 
wouldn't
>> sync down to the level that the CoCo used though (standard CGA, but analog
>> instead of digital). Yes, you can connect a standard CGA monitor (if you can
>> find one!), but you won't get the range of colors with the digital RGB (CGA)
>> monitor. Still, it's good for text based applications.
>>
>> ---------------
>> Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2012 20:39:38 -0400
>> From: Bill Loguidice<bill at armchairarcade.com>
>>
>> Cloud-9 carries the cables. I got the one that works with the Commodore
>> 1084 series monitors. It worked perfectly on the CM-5 (RGB) as well. To
>> work on the RGB connection of the 1084, I needed to add a male to male DB9
>> plug because the terminating end of the cable was female, which worked
>> directly with the CM-5's built-in cable, which has a male end (the 1084S
>> has a female port). It worked fine after that. Keep in mind, there are
>> several different models of the 1084 (I have three different ones myself).
>> Some have a round RGB connector, some have a square connector like the
>> CM-5. Two of my three 1084 monitors have the square connector. Anyway, I
>> have my CoCo 3 connected to the 1084S both over RGB and composite. The
>> former for when I want RGB colors and the latter when I want the color
>> blending (bleeding) that composite offers (similar to RF, but less
>> interference). I just press the button on the back of the 1084S to switch
>> between the two modes at any time. The 1084S really is one of the best
>> classic style monitors because it's so versatile...
>>
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>> Editor - American Motors Cars Magazine
>> www.amc-mag.com
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