TGB1718 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 I just pulled my 800 out to test a few things, I normally use my 130XE with U1M+Side2. I didn't realise before how bad the picture is compared to the 130, I'm using the monitor jack, not RF. Everything is ok, just not as sharp. Is there a reasonably cheap way to improve the quality or do I need to do some sort of Video upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 If you’re connected via composite, have you tried S-video (chroma/luma)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGB1718 Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 Its just plain composite, looks like I need to make aonther lead when I find the details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 13 minutes ago, TGB1718 said: Its just plain composite, looks like I need to make aonther lead when I find the details If you don’t feel like making a cable, B&C’s eBay store has them: https://www.ebay.com/itm/DIN-RCA-Color-Composite-Video-A-V-Monitor-Cable-Atari-800-XL-XE-6-BIN-/130888382784?hash=item1e798e3940 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGB1718 Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 Many thanks for the info, I just did a quick look in my 'cave' as I know I have all sorts of leads from old game consoles etc. and found a SCART to S-Video with left/right audio. So it looks like all I need to get is a 5 pin DIN, hack off the SCART, attach the 5 pin DIN and I'm sorted, thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryleffaovell Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 1 hour ago, TGB1718 said: Is there a reasonably cheap way to improve the quality or do I need to do some sort of Video upgrade. Have a look at @tf_hh 's SCCC (Super Color CPU Card), available here. I have some of these devices in my 400 and 800's and they're giving me a nice and crispy picture I've never seen before on these old babys. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarland Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Another idea is to check the electrolytic capacitors. Are they starting to bulge or leak? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faicuai Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 1 hour ago, TGB1718 said: I just pulled my 800 out to test a few things, I normally use my 130XE with U1M+Side2. I didn't realise before how bad the picture is compared to the 130, I'm using the monitor jack, not RF. Everything is ok, just not as sharp. Is there a reasonably cheap way to improve the quality or do I need to do some sort of Video upgrade. Can't hardly say anything about PAL / SCART, but here's STOCK (NTSC) from 800 (photos don't capture the actual / final quality perceived to the naked eye, unfortunately): The overall BEST s-video cable you will find seems to be at Lotharek's shop. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrbrevin Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 the 800 has the best display as standard, compared to all unmodified A8s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGB1718 Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Sugarland said: Another idea is to check the electrolytic capacitors. Are they starting to bulge or leak? Might be a good idea, I've not powered this up much over the years, I did all the cap's in my 1050's, but was still mainly using my 130XE. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoestring Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 The stock video output should be miles better than the one produced by a 130xe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGB1718 Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 On 11/17/2019 at 2:30 PM, DrVenkman said: If you’re connected via composite, have you tried S-video (chroma/luma)? Thanks again for the info, hacked off the SCART connector, bought a couple of 5 Pin DIN plugs for £2.49. What a difference, had to turn brightness down a load and adjust contrast, but nice sharp picture now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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