[Coco] Coco Monitor Question

[Retro Canada]

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...
>>
>> --
>> Frank Swygert
>> Editor - American Motors Cars Magazine
>> www.amc-mag.com
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