1 Jun
2008
1 Jun
'08
12:49 p.m.
Eric Smith wrote:
The problem with the Apple II is that it does NOT
produce NTSC video,
but rather something close enough to fool an analog television set or
monitor. The timings are deliberately wrong, especially the frequency
and phase relationships of the color subcarrier to the horizontal
sync.
While I knew about the slightly goofy signal, the phrase "DELIBERATELY
wrong" is new. Why was it wrong on purpose?
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