sutherla@qtp.ufl.edu (Scott Sutherland) (07/16/90)
I decided to test out my video encoder and titling software with my new A3000 last night and ran into a small (Ha!) problem. I own the CMI VI500RF video encoder. I initially hooked it to the 23-pin normal video connector (15.75 KHz, I think) next to the 15 pin one on the back of the A3000. I then took the composite signal out to my A2002 RGB monitor. I got NO signal to the monitor. Unfortunately, the CMI and the connector to my A1950 cannot be plugged in simultaneously due to space problems (is there any way to get an "extender cord for the 15 pin out to go between the 1950 and the A3000?), so I could not monitor the output simultaneously with the 1950. I then tried the separate chroma and luma outputs, to no avail. (I tried every combination of swith settings in the 2002 and 3000 (e.g. Comp/SEP/RGB on the 2002, Disp. Enh. ON/OFF on the A3000) with no positive results. Then I took the encoder off the computer and plugged in the cable from my 2002 DIRECTLY into the 23-pin port. THIS WORKS, so I am definitely getting signal from the 23-pin port of my A3000. (BTW, this is a great way to see the visual effects of the display enhancer. Have a 2002 (or other standard Amiga monitor, 1084, 1080, etc.) hooked up to the 23-pin out and the 1950 hooked up to the 15-pin out. Load up any IFF lo-res image with the display enhancer OFF. Both images look ~ the same. Now flip on the display enhancer. What a difference. Any suggestions as to why the CMI video encoder does not work with the A3000 would be appreciated. Also, I know that someone bought out CMI. Does anyone have the name, address, and phone # of this company??? Thanks, Scott Sutherland sutherla@qtp.ufl.edu