TS 2068 - VGA
11 messages · 2010-11-05 → 2011-01-01 · Yahoo Group era · View archive on archive.org
Participants: mauricio_impallari, cheveron, Marvio Santos, Richard Burt, Phoebus R. Dokos, Paul Anderson, Stephen Young, Mauricio Impallari
Preserved from the Timex/Sinclair 2068 Yahoo Group (2001–2019), which is no longer online. Text reproduced from the archive.org archive; email addresses masked.
Messages
1. TS 2068 - VGA
mauricio_impallari · Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:22
Does anyone knows if there is some hardware improvement for being able to connect the TS to VGA Monitor?
Thanks
Mauricio
2. Re: TS 2068 - VGA
cheveron · Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:19
Yes. There isn't. You might be able to get a composite signal out of the SCLD and then send that through a composite to VGA converter, but I only know of such devices for PAL machines, not NTSC ones like the TS2068. And usually the price is steep enough to put you off. You'd be better off using a modern display that supports composite and connecting it directly.
--- In [email], "mauricio_impallari" <mauricio_impallari@...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone knows if there is some hardware improvement for being able to connect the TS to VGA Monitor?
>
> Thanks
>
> Mauricio
>
3. RE: [ts2068] Re: TS 2068 - VGA
Marvio Santos · Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:48
Actually the TS2068 already has composite output, and there are devices as cheap as this: http://cgi.ebay.com/DVD-Composite-S-video-VGA-Monitor-Converter-Adapter-/350405822278?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5195d08746 to convert composite to VGA.
To: [email]
From: [email]
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:19:10 +0000
Subject: [ts2068] Re: TS 2068 - VGA
Yes. There isn't. You might be able to get a composite signal out of the SCLD and then send that through a composite to VGA converter, but I only know of such devices for PAL machines, not NTSC ones like the TS2068. And usually the price is steep enough to put you off. You'd be better off using a modern display that supports composite and connecting it directly.
--- In [email], "mauricio_impallari" <mauricio_impallari@...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone knows if there is some hardware improvement for being able to connect the TS to VGA Monitor?
>
> Thanks
>
> Mauricio
>
4. RE: [ts2068] Re: TS 2068 - VGA
Richard Burt · Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:13
Has anyone tried one to see if it works? I use an RGB interface board to connect the TS2068 to a QL Vision monitor, it would be great to see it on a LCD monitor.
--- On Mon, 11/29/10, Marvio Santos <[email]> wrote:
From: Marvio Santos <[email]>
Subject: RE: [ts2068] Re: TS 2068 - VGA
To: [email]
Received: Monday, November 29, 2010, 1:48 PM
Actually the TS2068 already has composite output, and there are devices as cheap as this: http://cgi.ebay.com/DVD-Composite-S-video-VGA-Monitor-Converter-Adapter-/350405822278?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5195d08746 to convert composite to VGA.
To: [email]
From: [email]
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:19:10 +0000
Subject: [ts2068] Re: TS 2068 - VGA
Yes. There isn't. You might be able to get a composite signal out of the SCLD and then send that through a composite to VGA converter, but I only know of such devices for PAL machines, not NTSC ones like the TS2068. And usually the price is steep enough to put you off. You'd be better off using a modern display that supports composite and connecting it directly.
--- In [email], "mauricio_impallari" <mauricio_impallari@...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone knows if there is some hardware improvement for being able to connect the TS to VGA Monitor?
>
> Thanks
>
> Mauricio
>
5. RE: [ts2068] Re: TS 2068 - VGA
Marvio Santos · Tue, 30 Nov 2010 09:18
It definitely works, I used similar devices in the past, but given the choice I'd use the TS hooked up to a good LCD TV with a composite in ;)
To: [email]
From: [email]
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:13:40 -0800
Subject: RE: [ts2068] Re: TS 2068 - VGA
Has anyone tried one to see if it works? I use an RGB interface board to connect the TS2068 to a QL Vision monitor, it would be great to see it on a LCD monitor.
--- On Mon, 11/29/10, Marvio Santos <[email]> wrote:
From: Marvio Santos <[email]>
Subject: RE: [ts2068] Re: TS 2068 - VGA
To: [email]
Received: Monday, November 29, 2010, 1:48 PM
Actually the TS2068 already has composite output, and there are devices as cheap as this: http://cgi.ebay.com/DVD-Composite-S-video-VGA-Monitor-Converter-Adapter-/350405822278?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5195d08746 to convert composite to VGA.
To: [email]
From: [email]
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:19:10 +0000
Subject: [ts2068] Re: TS 2068 - VGA
Yes. There isn't. You might be able to get a composite signal out of the SCLD and then send that through a composite to VGA converter, but I only know of such devices for PAL machines, not NTSC ones like the TS2068. And usually the price is steep enough to put you off. You'd be better off using a modern display that supports composite and connecting it directly.
--- In [email], "mauricio_impallari" <mauricio_impallari@...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone knows if there is some hardware improvement for being able to connect the TS to VGA Monitor?
>
> Thanks
>
> Mauricio
>
6. Re: TS 2068 - VGA
cheveron · Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:17
--- In [email], Marvio Santos <marvcoolness@...> wrote:
> Actually the TS2068 already has composite output, and there are devices as cheap as this: http://cgi.ebay.com/DVD-Composite-S-video-VGA-Monitor-Converter-Adapter-/350405822278?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5195d08746 to convert composite to VGA.
I had a feeling it did, but the only Timex I ever owned was a TC2048. The quality of the image is really dependent on the converter. I'd be particularly interested to see how well hi-res mode is handled going from composite to VGA (essentially doubling the frequency). I had a composite input on the LCD TV I used with the 2048 and the image was really great. I'm actually surprised the monitor doesn't handle composite as my two year old Dell does composite, component, DVI, HDMI, VGA, and DisplayPort.
7. Re: [ts2068] Re: TS 2068 - VGA
Phoebus R. Dokos · Thu, 2 Dec 2010 18:13:
There is one on eBay right now. Look for CGA to VGA converter. I got one for my +3. Haven't tried in on my TS yet. I have used also the RGB output of my +3 and my 128 to connect to the SCART input of my Sony Bravia. You have to see it to believe it! 50 inches of Sinclair goodness ;-). Of course you have to be in Europe to get a SCART equipped TV or monitor...
Sent from the phone of Phoebus R. Dokos
On Nov 30, 2010, at 4:13, Richard Burt <[email]> wrote:
>
>
> Has anyone tried one to see if it works? I use an RGB interface board to connect the TS2068 to a QL Vision monitor, it would be great to see it on a LCD monitor.
>
> --- On Mon, 11/29/10, Marvio Santos <[email]> wrote:
>
> From: Marvio Santos <[email]>
> Subject: RE: [ts2068] Re: TS 2068 - VGA
> To: [email]
> Received: Monday, November 29, 2010, 1:48 PM
>
> Actually the TS2068 already has composite output, and there are devices as cheap as this: http://cgi.ebay.com/DVD-Composite-S-video-VGA-Monitor-Converter-Adapter-/350405822278?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5195d08746 to convert composite to VGA.
>
>
>
> To: [email]
> From: [email]
> Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:19:10 +0000
> Subject: [ts2068] Re: TS 2068 - VGA
>
>
> Yes. There isn't. You might be able to get a composite signal out of the SCLD and then send that through a composite to VGA converter, but I only know of such devices for PAL machines, not NTSC ones like the TS2068. And usually the price is steep enough to put you off. You'd be better off using a modern display that supports composite and connecting it directly.
>
> --- In [email], "mauricio_impallari" <mauricio_impallari@...> wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone knows if there is some hardware improvement for being able to connect the TS to VGA Monitor?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Mauricio
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
8. Re: TS 2068 - VGA
mauricio_impallari · Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:36
Hi guys,
Thanks for your feedback. I will try to get some video adapter to try it.
I will le you know
Mauricio
--- In [email], "cheveron@..." <cheveron@...> wrote:
>
> --- In [email], Marvio Santos <marvcoolness@> wrote:
> > Actually the TS2068 already has composite output, and there are devices as cheap as this: http://cgi.ebay.com/DVD-Composite-S-video-VGA-Monitor-Converter-Adapter-/350405822278?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5195d08746 to convert composite to VGA.
>
> I had a feeling it did, but the only Timex I ever owned was a TC2048. The quality of the image is really dependent on the converter. I'd be particularly interested to see how well hi-res mode is handled going from composite to VGA (essentially doubling the frequency). I had a composite input on the LCD TV I used with the 2048 and the image was really great. I'm actually surprised the monitor doesn't handle composite as my two year old Dell does composite, component, DVI, HDMI, VGA, and DisplayPort.
>
9. Re: [ts2068] Re: TS 2068 - VGA
Paul Anderson · Thu, 30 Dec 2010 13:15
Hello everyone,
I purchased a composite to vga converter. No better than using an analogue TV. I am very disappointed in the results. So, I tried hooking the 2068 to a TV with a composite-in connector - works great. Don't waste your money on the converter. Just get an LCD TV and connect directly. Hope this helps.
Paul
----- Original Message -----
From: [email]
To: [email]
Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 10:17 AM
Subject: [ts2068] Re: TS 2068 - VGA
--- In [email], Marvio Santos <marvcoolness@...> wrote:
> Actually the TS2068 already has composite output, and there are devices as cheap as this: http://cgi.ebay.com/DVD-Composite-S-video-VGA-Monitor-Converter-Adapter-/350405822278?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5195d08746 to convert composite to VGA.
I had a feeling it did, but the only Timex I ever owned was a TC2048. The quality of the image is really dependent on the converter. I'd be particularly interested to see how well hi-res mode is handled going from composite to VGA (essentially doubling the frequency). I had a composite input on the LCD TV I used with the 2048 and the image was really great. I'm actually surprised the monitor doesn't handle composite as my two year old Dell does composite, component, DVI, HDMI, VGA, and DisplayPort.
10. Re: [ts2068] Re: TS 2068 - VGA
Stephen Young · Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:45
Thank you very much for the update, Paul. I had been looking around for such a converter, but now I'll skip that step altogether and shop for a small LCD TV.
--- On Thu, 12/30/10, Paul Anderson <[email]> wrote:
From: Paul Anderson <[email]>
Subject: Re: [ts2068] Re: TS 2068 - VGA
To: [email]
Received: Thursday, December 30, 2010, 12:15 PM
Hello everyone,
I purchased a composite to vga converter. No
better than using an analogue TV. I am very disappointed in the
results. So, I tried hooking the 2068 to a TV with a composite-in
connector - works great. Don't waste your money on the converter.
Just get an LCD TV and connect directly. Hope this helps.
Paul
----- Original Message -----
From:
[email]
To: [email]
Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 10:17
AM
Subject: [ts2068] Re: TS 2068 - VGA
--- In [email],
Marvio Santos <marvcoolness@...> wrote:
> Actually the TS2068
already has composite output, and there are devices as cheap as this: http://cgi.ebay.com/DVD-Composite-S-video-VGA-Monitor-Converter-Adapter-/350405822278?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5195d08746
to convert composite to VGA.
I had a feeling it did, but the only Timex
I ever owned was a TC2048. The quality of the image is really dependent on the
converter. I'd be particularly interested to see how well hi-res mode is
handled going from composite to VGA (essentially doubling the frequency). I
had a composite input on the LCD TV I used with the 2048 and the image was
really great. I'm actually surprised the monitor doesn't handle composite as
my two year old Dell does composite, component, DVI, HDMI, VGA, and
DisplayPort.
11. Re: [ts2068] Re: TS 2068 - VGA
Mauricio Impallari · Sat, 1 Jan 2011 07:48:
thanks buddy