>Indeed, the 1377 is just a D-to-A converter. There is even a version of the >chip that does not need the 12v.
Well, that's probably because it has an electron pump in there to generate the 12V internally. SCART only machines are great - the composite sync is generated by the SAM's motherboard, the RGB values are generated by the resistors on the board. Why not just rip out the MC1377P entirely? After all, that's what you've effectively done by getting rid of the 12V supply. Not only that, but you may be causing latch-up effects in the chip that under some circumstances could cause it to blow. Some TV's will only accept composite video over SCART - they ignore the RGB lines - and I'm willing to bet you a big mac or something that SAMs with this particular kludge won't work on those. Simon ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
