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From: "Hugh_E._Wells.ElSegundo"@XEROX.COM
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.8bit
Subject: Re: Video Cables
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Date: 29 Feb 88 19:04:47 GMT
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The composite output from the 65XE, as with most all 8-bit Atari's, is
compatible with any video monitor or TV configured for composite signal input.
A direct connection from the computer to the monitor is proper.  A better
resolution in the picture quality is achieved by the elimination of the RF
transmitter/RF receiver portion of the computer/TV combination.  Some
degredation of signal quality  by the RF path.

The alternate monichrome configuration to composite is where vertical and
horizontal sync, and video are brought out separately for use by the monitor.
Composite video is the preferred output as it is easier to handle.

As for 80 columns, most color TV screens do not have enough pixel resolution to
support 80 columns adequately.  That is why most 80 column systems tend use a
monichrome screen.  Many patterns of character generation have been tried for
color TV screens in an attempt to achieve high resolu
80 columns is a tough road for a color TV monitor.

Hugh Wells