Difference between revisions of "Teletext adaptor"
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[[Teletext]] offers one-directional data transmission, broadcast via television signal. | [[Teletext]] offers one-directional data transmission, broadcast via television signal. | ||
| − | The Microtext adaptor | + | == UHF/VHF Decoder (Tuner) == |
| − | * From the Video Out socket of a Video Recorder (if one does own a VCR) | + | |
| − | * From | + | The Microtext adaptor does not include a UHF/VHF decoder. Instead, it requires a composite video signal - which can be obtained from following sources: |
| − | ** | + | * From the '''Video Out''' socket of a Video Recorder (if one does own a VCR) |
| + | * From the '''Microtext's Tuner''' (which was sold separately, for users whom don't own VCRs) | ||
| + | ** The Microtext Tuner was intended to supply a Composite signal for Teletext adaptor. | ||
** Ie. unlike other [[CPC]] Tuners (like the [[MP-3]]) which were intended to supply a RGB signal to the [[CTM640/CTM644|CTM644]] monitor. | ** Ie. unlike other [[CPC]] Tuners (like the [[MP-3]]) which were intended to supply a RGB signal to the [[CTM640/CTM644|CTM644]] monitor. | ||
| − | Unknown if the software included support for downloading '''Telesoftware'''? (hardware-wise it should be no problem since Telesoftware is transmitted as normal Teletext pages). | + | == Telesoftware == |
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| + | '''Unknown''' if the software included support for downloading '''Telesoftware'''? (hardware-wise it should be no problem since Telesoftware is transmitted as normal Teletext pages). | ||
| − | == | + | == Pictures == |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Revision as of 15:17, 12 August 2010
Teletext Adaptor and Tuner from Microtext Ltd.
Teletext offers one-directional data transmission, broadcast via television signal.
UHF/VHF Decoder (Tuner)
The Microtext adaptor does not include a UHF/VHF decoder. Instead, it requires a composite video signal - which can be obtained from following sources:
- From the Video Out socket of a Video Recorder (if one does own a VCR)
- From the Microtext's Tuner (which was sold separately, for users whom don't own VCRs)
Telesoftware
Unknown if the software included support for downloading Telesoftware? (hardware-wise it should be no problem since Telesoftware is transmitted as normal Teletext pages).
Pictures
Review in Amstrad Action
Review in Amstrad Computer User
