A520 S-Video Hack For NTSC

kjmann

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These are the diagrams for the hack that I did for the A520 S-Video Conversion.

I think the Diagrams are pretty self explanatory but, if you have any problems just ask. =)

DISCLAIMER: I Am NOT responsible for you screwing up Your amiga,
A520 Adapter, Or anything else for that matter. you do this at your own risk

just cut and paste this into your address bar (without the quotes).

"http://www.freewebs.com/kjmannmusic/A520%20NTSC%20Svideo%20Hack.zip"
 
Re: A520 S-Video Hack For NTSC

Nice diagrams, any photos of the original hack?
 
Re: A520 S-Video Hack For NTSC

I didn't like this design. I always this one instead. :wink:
 
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@rkauer

Great mod, gives excellent results :wink:

TC 8)
 
Re: A520 S-Video Hack For NTSC

rkauer said:
I didn't like this design. I always this one instead. :wink:


The Mod you are talking about in your link only works on PAL A520's Not NTSC.
 
Re: A520 S-Video Hack For NTSC

r0jaws said:
Nice diagrams, any photos of the original hack?


I'll Try and get a photo in the next couple of days and I'll add it to the Zip File.
 
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@Tone007 - You know why SkyDivinGirl edited the Post, can we now please leave it as it is.
Thank you TC :roll:
 
Re: A520 S-Video Hack For NTSC

I picked up the 520 at a yard Sale for $10 on Saturday.
 
Re: A520 S-Video Hack For NTSC

kjmann said:
The Mod you are talking about in your link only works on PAL A520's Not NTSC.

In truth, the hack works on both modes, you just need to use the correct encoder's NTSC/PAL pin. :)

Ask me why! :mrgreen:
 
Re: A520 S-Video Hack For NTSC

Why?

*becomes aware that just made public I've been secretly following this hack*
 
Re: A520 S-Video Hack For NTSC

rkauer said:
kjmann said:
The Mod you are talking about in your link only works on PAL A520's Not NTSC.

In truth, the hack works on both modes, you just need to use the correct encoder's NTSC/PAL pin. :)

Ask me why! :mrgreen:

Thats Cool I didn't know that. =)

My Mod Isn't PAL or NTSC Specific Actually. Also, I think That the Mod I did is a little easier.
 
Re: A520 S-Video Hack For NTSC

It is, but you need to tweak the R, G & B resistors to match perfect colour balance. Better use 3 trim-pots there (hint! hint!).
 
Re: A520 S-Video Hack For NTSC

rkauer said:
It is, but you need to tweak the R, G & B resistors to match perfect colour balance. Better use 3 trim-pots there (hint! hint!).


Thank you for pointing that out. I have made a correction to my original diagrams so that the color is more balanced. If a person wants, they could use trim pots instead of the resistors for the RGB Lines. I have also made a correction in the resistance from the Composite Sync. This should clear up any issues with the colors having shadows.

There is also a new pic in the Zip File that shows my A520 with the hack done.

"http://www.freewebs.com/kjmannmusic/A520%20NTSC%20Svideo%20Hack.zip"
 
Re: A520 S-Video Hack For NTSC

rkauer said:
It is, but you need to tweak the R, G & B resistors to match perfect colour balance. Better use 3 trim-pots there (hint! hint!).


I seem to be having some trouble with this design. after you mentioned color balance I looked further into the color problem and realized that the color looked kind of washed out. I can't understand why it's like that. any ideas why it looks that way?
 
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