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From: pselver@ssi3b1.zone1.com (Peter Selverstone)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: COMMODORE PLEASE READ Re: A3000 and a genlock
Message-ID: <1990Jul19.183813.14623@ssi3b1.zone1.com>
Date: 19 Jul 90 18:38:13 GMT
References: <3569@crash.cts.com>
Reply-To: pselver@ssi3b1.UUCP (Peter Selverstone)
Organization: Spy Pond Systems
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In article <3569@crash.cts.com> seanc@pro-party.cts.com (Sean Cunningham) writes:
>In-Reply-To: message from schur@venera.isi.edu

>I also seem to remember the manual for the FlickerFixer stating that you need
>to turn your VGA/Multiscan moniter OFF while genlocking...so it appears to
>have the same problem, though I haven't tested it.

A Genlock Compatibility Option is available for flickerFixer.
List price is $50.  With the option installed, the flickerFixer may be used
at the same time as most external genlocks.  It is compatible with the
SuperGen, Amigen, Scanlock, Neriki and Omnigen.  We are not able to
provide compatibility with the ProGen or the GenOne.  The flickerFixer
display is solid with all these genlocks when they are providing internal
sync with no external video source connected.  When external sync is used,
the display quality depends upon the design of the genlock and the nature
of the sync signal but in all cases is adequate for monitoring purposes.

Another way to get genlock compatibility is to use the recently introduced
Denise Extender Board (DEB).  This is a kit that allows the flickerFixer
to be installed in a 2000 or 2500 without using the video slot.  It permits
simultaneous use of the flickerFixer and most internal genlocking devices.
It is compatible with the SuperGen 2000S and the Commodore 2300.  NewTek
reports no problems using it with the Video Toaster.  A flickerFixer which
is installed using the DEB is also compatible with all the above-mentioned
external genlocks.  The Genlock Compatibility Option is not required when
the DEB is used, but there is no need to remove the option if it is installed.

The DEB consists of a piggyback board for the Denise chip, a connector board
which attaches to the motherboard in line with the outermost PC slot, a
cable which connects the two boards and a cable assembly which brings the
flickerFixer output to the rear panel.  The flickerFixer plugs into the
connector board and no soldering or modifications to the motherboard are
required.  In general, if you are using a bridgeboard, you will lose
one PC slot; however, some very short boards may fit.  The list price of the
DEB kit is $75 and the flickerFixer/DEB setup is FCC class B approved. The
list price on the flickerFixer has been reduced recently to $495. Real-world
pricing will, of course vary.

For the adventurous, the Denise piggyback board of the DEB kit will fit in
an Amiga 500.  The connector board and flickerFixer can be put in a separate
box or possibly squeezed into the 500's case.  This is not a supported
application, but it works fine and does not require any soldering to the
motherboard.  The DEB does not fit in the 1000 easily, but the Rejuvinator
board Designed by Greg Tibbs and manufactured by Expert Services provides
similar functionality.
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