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Installing CocoDV into the Color Computer

The TRS-80 Color Computer 1 and 2 had one way to display their video output - the RF modulator to a TV set. It was blurry back in the day, and nowadays, retro computer enthusiasts are finding the old RF modulator even more troublesome. While the composite NTSC signals on the 8-bit's main board may be just fine, the tuneable components in the RF chain may have shifted value or even failed. 1981 was a long time ago, after all, in the computer age. We need upgraded video output that can convert the NTSC signals to something more usable. CocoDV provides a path by picking off the Coco signals farther upstream than even the composite signals. It monitors all the input signals of the data-to-composite converter chip, the VDG (Video Display Generator) or the infamous MC6847. By monitoring graphics mode pins, data bus pins, clock pins, and recreating the same hardware logic as in the VDG, the CocoDV is able to avoid all the signal quality loss that occurs trying to convert NTSC (analog) into VGA (other analog). CocoDV converts directly from digital data into DVI (HDMI cable compatible) signals that directly drive modern monitors and displays. Send inquiries to ac8bitzone at gmail dot com.