+eebuckeye Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 (edited) I just bought an Atari STf and can not get video. I have an Atari ST composite video cable which works great with my Atari STfm but I do not get any picture at all with the STf. I turn on the STf and the power light turns on, the floppy makes noise and I can hear the keyboard click noise when pressing a key. The composite video cable should work with the Atari STf, correct? What else can I try? Thank you! Edited August 5, 2015 by eebuckeye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I just bought an Atari STf and can not get video. I have an Atari ST composite video cable which works great with my Atari STfm but I do not get any picture at all with the STf. I turn on the STf and the power light turns on, the floppy makes noise and I can hear the keyboard click noise when pressing a key. The composite video cable should work with the Atari STf, correct? What else can I try? Thank you! Nope. The STf does not have RF and no composite circuit. You'll need a ST monitor, a third party multi sync , or one of Sal's component adapters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+eebuckeye Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 So the Mega ST4 also does not suppose composite through the monitor port? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 So the Mega ST4 also does not suppose composite through the monitor port? No sir, it does not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+eebuckeye Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share Posted August 6, 2015 Well.. I guess I have made two bad purchases.. ugh... Not sure why I thought I would be ok with my composite monitor cable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 If you have a TV with component you can contact Sal (KJMANN) about buying his ST Video to Component adapter. A few of us have them, though I'm not sure how widely available the adapters are. See the following thread : http://atariage.com/forums/topic/229641-atari-st-component-video-adapter-finished/ Otherwise, get an SC1224 or you could sell the STf and the Mega and buy a STFM or STe and you will be able to use a composite cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sowden Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 I'll have to check up in my attic, but I believe I have a monochrome hi res monitor that I would be willing to sell. Its not good for gaming, but its good for word processing and such. PM me if your interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+eebuckeye Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share Posted August 6, 2015 I really appreciate it but I'm looking for a color monitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariGeezer Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Where are you located? I may have a spare that I might sell... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+eebuckeye Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) Will send you a pm Edited August 6, 2015 by eebuckeye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serblander Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I just bought an Atari STf and can not get video. I have an Atari ST composite video cable which works great with my Atari STfm but I do not get any picture at all with the STf. I turn on the STf and the power light turns on, the floppy makes noise and I can hear the keyboard click noise when pressing a key. The composite video cable should work with the Atari STf, correct? What else can I try? Thank you! What a coincidence! Though i have plenty of ST/FM/E's, I just bought my 1st ever 1040STF. It came with a mono monitor (which it worked on like a charm) but when i tried the ST Composite Cable i recently got off eBay it didn't work on the Commodore 1084S. Plugged in a 1040STFM and it worked beautifully (the colours looked so sharp - almost as if RGB)! How rare/common are the STF's? In Australia this is the first i have ever come across (and got the lot for AU $99 starting bid with no other bidders and local drop-off). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+eebuckeye Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 Looks like I might be able to get a color monitor but need a monitor cable.. hm... anyone have one of those by chance?? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serblander Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Looks like I might be able to get a color monitor but need a monitor cable.. hm... anyone have one of those by chance?? Thanks! You shouldn't need one as both SM1224 (Colour) and SM124 (Monochrome) monitors for the ST come with monitor cables attached (like the power lead) so you just need to plug it into your STF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariGeezer Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 You shouldn't need one as both SM1224 (Colour) and SM124 (Monochrome) monitors for the ST come with monitor cables attached (like the power lead) so you just need to plug it into your STF Not all models, I have two ST Color monitors that use a separate cable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariGeezer Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) This is what they look like: Edited August 8, 2015 by AtariGeezer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serblander Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Not all models, I have two ST Color monitors that use a separate cable... This is what they look like: WOW! Thanks for correcting and sharing the pics! This blows my mind as i have around 6-8 different ST monitors and i have never encountered nor seen anything apart from built-in leads! This includes friends monitors as well as from my old High School (our entire Conputer Room classes were updated from Apple ][e to Atari 1040 STFM computers). Ha, I love learning new things for old favourites! ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Best Electronics sells the cable for that monitor at a very fair price. Give them a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presario123x Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 WOW! Thanks for correcting and sharing the pics! This blows my mind as i have around 6-8 different ST monitors and i have never encountered nor seen anything apart from built-in leads! This includes friends monitors as well as from my old High School (our entire Conputer Room classes were updated from Apple ][e to Atari 1040 STFM computers). Ha, I love learning new things for old favourites! ^^ There are 3 versions of the SC1224, made by JVC, Goldstar and Samsung. The one made by JVC has a detachable cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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