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From: ABN.AFZA-GA%usc-isid@sri-unix.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.micro
Subject: C64 Monitor Connection
Message-ID: <14598@sri-arpa.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 14-Dec-83 13:43:00 EST
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Posted: Wed Dec 14 13:43:00 1983
Date-Received: Sun, 18-Dec-83 23:58:51 EST
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I have seen (and purchased) the Commodore 5 pin DIN monitor connection
to the three RCA type jacks that  separates  the  signal  into  audio,
chrominance,  and luminance.  When used with the Commodore monitor, it
gives a very sharp color video display.   The  November  83  issue  of
COMPUTE!   discusses the reason why this is so and mentions that for a
very good monochrome display, the  luminance  signal  only  should  be
connected to a monochrome monitor.  I might mention that the cable was
very  expensive  from  the  local  Commodore  dealer  ($15.95)  so  an
alternate source might be advisable (Radio Shack maybe?).

I bought the cable because it separates the signals and will allow  me
to  hook  up  my C64 to my stereo and to a monochrome monitor.  I have
not bought the monochrome monitor yet but I intend to do so to use  in
conjuntion   with  programming,  word  processing,  spreadsheets,  and
anything else involving strictly text.  I plan to just use my  tv  for
anything  involving  color  graphics.   I have seen the Gorrilla amber
monitor at the local computer store for $99.95 but have no  experience
with  it.  I would appreciate any information on it or any inexpensive
monochrome monitors.  I'll post a summary if there is enough interest.
Thanks.

Al Pires
abn.afza-ga@usc-isid