Tv Modulator for a VIC20 (either version)

Matrix · Post by **Matrix** » 21/11/2003 - 19:18

Anyone know where i can get one ? I need a replacement.

Subzero · Post by **Subzero** » 21/11/2003 - 20:40

yup - buy one

Have you tried the auction sites??

Matrix · Post by **Matrix** » 22/11/2003 - 17:05

Not yet - i didnt fancy transplanting one, i was hoping some1 knew of a source of new ones - despite how remote that expectation may be.

Subzero · Post by **Subzero** » 22/11/2003 - 20:59

Is it one of the ones you have to plug into the back or is it inside the vic?

Matrix · Post by **Matrix** » 23/11/2003 - 1:58

It can be either

Steve B · Post by **Steve B** » 23/11/2003 - 5:31

i have a vic 20 that i sort of, erm , killed ? .. no, killed is too hard .... hurt... injured .. bothered .. ah! bothered ..closer
i have a vic 20 that i 'put out' to repair one of my 2 C64's.
you can have the remains ... erm, remains is not right .. left overs ? no .. external additions !
got it !
you may have the external/internal additional bonus parts if you can email me your snail mail address
mail me at baztd@aol.com

carlsson · Post by **carlsson** » 24/11/2003 - 12:57

The VIC-20 has an external modulator. The C64 has it built in. They may or may not be interchangeable, although when I tried to use the external one with my C64, I got a very poor picture.

An alternative to a modulator is if you have a TV with SCART or separate inputs for composite video. Then you can make your own connector using a 5-pin DIN, some leads and either RCA plugs or a SCART connector. You will get a much sharper picture than going through RF. The same can of course be accomplished with a C64 too.

Matrix · Post by **Matrix** » 24/11/2003 - 17:45

Thx carlsson but on this occasion im gonna go with the old vic 20 bits. I may make a lead for the 64 a bit l8r when i have time to drag it from the loft and set it all up.