VBXE and SCART cable wiring?

[macsonny]

Hi All,

 

Just installed a VBXE in my 65 XE (upgraded to 130 XE).

 

I'm now in the process of building up the SCART cable which seems the best option for a quality output image.

 

I looked at the wiring diagram (see attached) which is a bit confusing to me. I'm ok with all the general connections but a bit confused by the reference to "Composite Video - e.g. from standard monitor jack" and "Audio signal e.g. from standard monitor jack". Does that mean I take the inputs from pin 4 (composite) and pin 3 (audio) respectively?

 

Thanks

Sonny

 

 

[Rybags]

That's right - pickoff from the monitor port, it's optional (maybe) though you'd probably want the audio if the destination device can do it.

 

Note of course that if you change to composite on the monitor it only shows the legacy, not VBXE generated video.

 

Second look - with SCART it might need the composite signal to get CSync.

Edited June 20, 2022 by Rybags

[+DrVenkman]

For a while, Cool Novelties (I think) was selling VBXE-to-SCART video cables, with no need to solder up those #$@!%@!# 13 pin DIN cables. Anyone know if they’re still selling them? 

[flashjazzcat]

https://coolnovelties.co.uk/coolnovelties/atari-800-1200-65xe-130xe/306-1088xel-atari-8-bit-clone-rgb-scart-video-cable-0705693506555.html

 

[+DrVenkman]

4 minutes ago, flashjazzcat said:

https://coolnovelties.co.uk/coolnovelties/atari-800-1200-65xe-130xe/306-1088xel-atari-8-bit-clone-rgb-scart-video-cable-0705693506555.html

 

Thanks, Jon!

[Thelen]

On 6/20/2022 at 1:21 PM, Rybags said:

Second look - with SCART it might need the composite signal to get CSync.

Yes indeed, it doesn't work without it..

[BillC]

7 hours ago, Thelen said:

On 6/20/2022 at 4:21 AM, Rybags said:

Second look - with SCART it might need the composite signal to get CSync.

Yes indeed, it doesn't work without it..

Or LUMA, since CSYNC is encoded there first.

[macsonny]

Well, after a few hours work I got it going tonight. I have to admit the picture is sensational. Completely worth the investment of a few $$$ and a few hours of work. I cannot recommend it enough!

[Beeblebrox]

4 hours ago, macsonny said:

Well, after a few hours work I got it going tonight. I have to admit the picture is sensational. Completely worth the investment of a few $$$ and a few hours of work. I cannot recommend it enough!

@macsonnyAh cool - any chance of a few hi res images? 

[macsonny]

6 hours ago, Beeblebrox said:

@macsonnyAh cool - any chance of a few hi res images? 

Here's a few. Camera don't do it justice ?

Edited June 24, 2022 by macsonny