c072erh%utarlg.decnet@chpc.brc.utexas.edu (UTARLG::C072ERH) (01/13/89)
[Scotty, it is a line eater!! BEAM ME U....... ] If this sounds out in left field, it might be. This is just a wild idea that I am working on. I have purchased a S-VHS video recorder recently and I would like to hook up the S-VHS output of the recorder to my Amiga's monitor (a 1080). Of course, I can hook up through the normal VIDEO connection on the monitor's back. However, the 1080 monitor also has inputs for a seperated NTSC video signal. What I want to do is connect the S-VHS output on the recorder to the seperated video inputs on the 1080. The recorder is a JVC model HR-S8000U. The S-VHS output is a special four pin connector. I do not know the pinout of the four pin connector on the recorder yet (it is not in the manual). I plan to write to JVC to ask them for it, but if anyone knows it please inform me. The monitor inputs are RCA type jacks. According to the manual the recorder outputs the seperated video signals as a chrominance(Y) and a luminance(C) signal. The chrominance signal spectrum is normal(?) NTSC at 629 KHz. The FM carrier frequency of the luminance signal ranges from 5.4 - 7 MHz (seperated Y/C, S-VHS resolution) and 3.4 - 4.4 MHz (normal composite, VHS resolution). My question, will the 1080 accept luminance signals in the 5.4 - 7.4 MHz range? Or, do I need to build some type of interface for it, perhaps into the RGB analog port of the monitor? There is also a S-VHS input on the recorder that is a four pin connector. I would like to be able to use this to record from the video output of my Amiga(s) (I have both an A1000 and a B2000). Does anyone know how this might be accomplished? I would be buffering pictures into memory (5 MB) to acheive a reasonable playback speed for simple animations. This is for fun. I am not worried about getting professional(maybe later) results, but would like to use the S-VHS resolution mode of the recorder. If anyone has already done this please send me the information on the cable and/or interface needed. Thanks, Ray. \-----------------------------------------------------------/ \ Ray Howard Bitnet: C072ERH@UTARLG / \ #include <std.disclaimers> C072ERH@UTARLVM1 / \ Any sufficiently advanced bug is indistingiushable / \ from a feature. / \ Internet: c072erh%utarlg.decnet@chpc.brc.utexas.edu / \===========================================================/
billsey@agora.UUCP (Bill Seymour) (01/16/89)
From article <6601@louie.udel.EDU:, by c072erh%utarlg.decnet@chpc.brc.utexas.edu (UTARLG::C072ERH): : I have purchased a S-VHS video recorder recently and I : would like to hook up the S-VHS output of the recorder to : my Amiga's monitor (a 1080). Redmond Cable (I'm afraid I don't have their number here) makes a cable for changing the SVHS Y-C connector to two RCA jacks. You might give information a call in Redmond Washington and ask for their number... : There is also a S-VHS input on the recorder that is a four : pin connector. I would like to be able to use this to : record from the video output of my Amiga(s) (I have both : an A1000 and a B2000). Does anyone know how this might be : accomplished? Crearive Microsystems makes a product called the 'VI-500' that encodes your RGB signal into a pretty clean Y-C signal. Most of the customers we have seem to be using it for just what you want to do. The VI-500 should be available at your local dealer, or through pretty much any of the mail order houses. You can also get them direct by calling (503) 691-2552 (New number..) : : Thanks, : Ray. : : \-----------------------------------------------------------/ : \ Ray Howard Bitnet: C072ERH@UTARLG / : \ #include <std.disclaimers: C072ERH@UTARLVM1 / : \ Any sufficiently advanced bug is indistingiushable / : \ from a feature. / : \ Internet: c072erh%utarlg.decnet@chpc.brc.utexas.edu / : \===========================================================/ : -- -Bill Seymour ...tektronix!reed!percival!agora!billsey ...tektronix!sequent!blowpig!billsey Creative Microsystems Northwest Amiga Group At Home Sometimes (503) 684-9300 (503) 656-7393 BBS (503) 640-0842
brianm@sco.COM (Brian Moffet) (01/17/89)
In article <6601@louie.udel.EDU> c072erh%utarlg.decnet@chpc.brc.utexas.edu (UTARLG::C072ERH) writes: > I have purchased a S-VHS video recorder recently and I > would like to hook up the S-VHS output of the recorder to > my Amiga's monitor (a 1080). Anyone with plans on the reverse of this? I have a TV with SVHS that would look like a lot of fun with my amiga on it. So, I would like a plan to put my amiga to a SVHS TV. Wow, a Mitsubishi 26 inch monitor for my amiga. I'd love to see F-18 interceptor on that!!! :-) brian moffet -- Brian Moffet {uunet,decvax!microsoft,ucscc}!sco!brianm -or- ...sco!alar!brian "I was everything you wanted me to be. You were afraid, I was frightening." My fish and company have policies. I have opinions.
eberger@godot.psc.edu (Ed Berger) (01/18/89)
In article <1332@agora.UUCP> billsey@agora.UUCP (Bill Seymour) writes: > > Crearive Microsystems makes a product called the 'VI-500' that ^^^^^^^^^ Now thats Crearive spelling if I ever saw it!! :) :) Bill, I just couldn't let that slip by... If your going to commercialize yourself, at least you could spell it right. Maybe initials would be easier :) :) :) -- Ed Berger eberger@cpwpsca.bitnet Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center ..!uunet!godot.psc.edu!eberger
sterling@cbmvax.UUCP (Rick Sterling QA) (01/18/89)
In article <2081@scolex> brianm@sco.COM (Brian Moffet) writes: > In article <6601@louie.udel.EDU> c072erh%utarlg.decnet@chpc.brc.utexas.edu (UTARLG::C072ERH) writes: > > I have purchased a S-VHS video recorder recently and I > > would like to hook up the S-VHS output of the recorder to > > my Amiga's monitor (a 1080). > > Anyone with plans on the reverse of this? I have a TV with SVHS that > would look like a lot of fun with my amiga on it. > > So, I would like a plan to put my amiga to a SVHS TV. > > Brian Moffet {uunet,decvax!microsoft,ucscc}!sco!brianm I noticed an ad in the latest Amiga World for GEN/ONE a genlock from Communications Specialties, Inc. that claims separate Y/C output for S-VHS their number is listed as (516)-273-0404 in the ad. Disclaimer: I just read the ad, don't know who these folks are. - Rick - -- ============================================================================= Rick Sterling COMMODORE AMIGA TEST ENGINEERING N2CGI UUCP {allegra,rutgers}!cbmvax!sterling =============================================================================
c072erh%utarlg.decnet@chpc.brc.utexas.edu (UTARLG::C072ERH) (01/20/89)
Bill, thanks for the answers. However, Redmond wants $22.00 (ouch!) for the cable. Although I assume that they use good quality cables and connectors, I think that is a good $8 overpriced (I could be wrong) for a 4 pin to 2 RCA jacks cable. If anyone has this cable, I would like to know if you think it was worth the price. If someone knows the SVHS pinout on the JVC HR-S8000U recorder I can hack together a cable. Also, thanks for the lead on the VI-500 interface. It sounds like what I am looking for. Do you know the price? I would guess around (hope..hope) $25-$40??. \-----------------------------------------------------------/ \ Ray Howard Bitnet: C072ERH@UTARLG / \ #include <std.disclaimers> C072ERH@UTARLVM1 / \ Any sufficiently advanced bug is indistingiushable / \ from a feature. / \ Internet: c072erh%utarlg.decnet@chpc.brc.utexas.edu / \===========================================================/