Atari ST and SONY PVM monitors

[thgill]

Anyone with any experience using any of the Atari ST machines with a Sony PVM monitor via rgb? I know the RGB output on the ST is a bit non standard so I am curious as to how well they would work with any of the PVM series monitors. A single PAL and NTSC switchable monitor that also has RGB inputs would be great for my 8 and 16 bit Atari computers and consoles. Probably looking at one of the 19 inch models.

 

I have seen some good deals on the 'bay and wondering what I can expect from using one with any of the ST's.

Edited February 10, 2011 by thgill

[thgill]

Ok, went ahead and ordered a Sony PVM-14N6U monitor. 2 Composite, 2 S-video and 1 RGB inputs. NTSC, PAL and SECAM (lol) auto switching on all inputs.

 

My question is about interfacing my 520STe with it. Since it has a modulator in it, it outputs composite video on pin 2 of the 13 pin din instead of composite sync like on the non modulator equipped ST's. Course it has H and V sync out, however the Sony like most broadcast style monitors takes only composite sync via its rear BNC connectors. Although I know Euro TV's via their Scart connection will typically accept composite video as a sync input (internally stripping out the sync?), though most of these broadcast monitors like the Sony, JVC and Panasonic series don't like it. They might give you a picture, but far from the glorious RGB quality that it should be.

 

 

I am familiar with the use of a LM1881 sync stripper. My question is has anyone ever successfully used one with a STe to hook up to something similar to the Sony?

[+poobah]

Ok, went ahead and ordered a Sony PVM-14N6U monitor. 2 Composite, 2 S-video and 1 RGB inputs. NTSC, PAL and SECAM (lol) auto switching on all inputs.

 

My question is about interfacing my 520STe with it. Since it has a modulator in it, it outputs composite video on pin 2 of the 13 pin din instead of composite sync like on the non modulator equipped ST's. Course it has H and V sync out, however the Sony like most broadcast style monitors takes only composite sync via its rear BNC connectors. Although I know Euro TV's via their Scart connection will typically accept composite video as a sync input (internally stripping out the sync?), though most of these broadcast monitors like the Sony, JVC and Panasonic series don't like it. They might give you a picture, but far from the glorious RGB quality that it should be.

 

 

I am familiar with the use of a LM1881 sync stripper. My question is has anyone ever successfully used one with a STe to hook up to something similar to the Sony?

 

prolly better to use a sync combiner and use the separate Hsync and Vsync from the ST

[Zap!]

My Mega STE with RGB SCART works fine with my 20" PVM. Here's some proof:

[mattlacey]

I know this is old but wanted to add some further info for others looking (I was).

I soldered up an RGB cable using the RGB lines from the monitor port and the composite sync (pin #2 if I recall correctly), and this works with my PAL STE and Sony 14" PVM perfectly, just remember to push the button on the monitor for external sync! Picture looks absolutely great.

[walter_J64bit]

My Mega STE with RGB SCART works fine with my 20" PVM. Here's some proof:

That is a sexy Atari and SEGA.

[TheNameOfTheGame]

Not really on-topic but rocking my 20" PVM with Alien Soldier atm

 

[Zap!]

Not really on-topic but rocking my 20" PVM with Alien Soldier atm

 

Looks amazing! Same one I have I think.

[cjameslv]

Ahh the PVM/BVM...I loved my sony bvm 20". I used it or all my rgb stuff until i found a hitachi 37" 4:3 plasma monitor. I run a scanline generator on the vga line and oh man is it amazing. Im waiting for my vga low res cable in the mail so i can hook up my 1040stf to it. Im in process of mounting the hitachi to the wall and that will allow more space for systems to be hooked up. Here's a few pics of my old bvm setup though (next to it is a 27 NEC presentation rgb crt monitor) with a few of my most played systems:

 

[quackmore]

I know this is an old thread, but I am getting a Sony BVM monitor. Does anyone make an ST to BVM RGB cable?

[+Mitch]

1 hour ago, quackmore said:

I know this is an old thread, but I am getting a Sony BVM monitor. Does anyone make an ST to BVM RGB cable?

You probably want to get a SCART adapter for your BVM. Then you can just get a standard ST to SCART cable. As a bonus you can also use it for any other machine that has a SCART output.

 

Mitch

[ParanoidLittleMan]

"internally stripping out the sync?" - that's what every analog ( PAL, NTSC, B/W ) TV does. Sync must be separated from video to work. In other words, composite sync , pardon sync in composite video is fine.