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| − | == | + | '''Teletext Adaptor and Tuner''' from [[Microtext Ltd.]] |
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| + | [[Teletext]] offers one-directional data transmission, broadcast via an television signal (it is a ViewData like system). | ||
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| + | == Required UHF/VHF Decoder (Tuner) == | ||
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| + | 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 who don't own VCRs) | ||
| + | ** The Microtext Tuner was intended to supply a Composite signal for Teletext adaptor. | ||
| + | ** I.e. unlike other [[CPC]] Tuners (like the [[MP-3]]) which were intended to supply an RGB signal to the [[CTM640/CTM644|CTM644]] monitor. | ||
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| + | == 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). | ||
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| + | == Pictures == | ||
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| + | <gallery caption="Teletext adaptor pics" > | ||
| + | image:Mt-f.jpg|Front view | ||
| + | image:Mt-b.jpg|back view | ||
| + | image:Mt-ifw.jpg|PCB view | ||
| + | image:Mt-ibw.jpg|PCB back | ||
| + | image:Mt-s.jpg|side view | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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| + | <gallery caption="Teletext tuner pics" > | ||
| + | image:Tt-o01.jpg|Front view | ||
| + | image:Tt-o02.jpg|back view | ||
| + | image:Tt-o03.jpg|side view | ||
| + | image:Tt-i05.jpg|PCB view | ||
| + | image:Tt-i04.jpg|PCB back | ||
| + | image:Tt-psu1.jpg|PSU view | ||
| + | image:Tt-psu2.jpg|PSU side view | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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| + | ''pictures provided by Terje Grind'' | ||
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| + | == Reviews & Advertisement == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
image:Teletext_adapter.jpg|Review in [[Amstrad Action]] | image:Teletext_adapter.jpg|Review in [[Amstrad Action]] | ||
| − | Teletext review ACU.jpg|Review in [[Amstrad Computer User]] | + | image:Teletext review ACU.jpg|Review in [[Amstrad Computer User]] |
| + | image:Teletext Microtext ACU ad.jpg|advertisement in [[Amstrad Computer User]] / November 1989 | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| + | == Manual == | ||
| + | Download manual as a pdf file: [[media:Microtext Teletext Adaptor Manual.pdf]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Network]] [[Category:Peripherals]][[Category:Manual]] |
Latest revision as of 16:28, 5 April 2014
Teletext Adaptor and Tuner from Microtext Ltd.
Teletext offers one-directional data transmission, broadcast via an television signal (it is a ViewData like system).
Contents
Required 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 who 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
- Teletext adaptor pics
Front view
back view
PCB view
PCB back
side view
- Teletext tuner pics
Front view
back view
side view
PCB view
PCB back
PSU view
PSU side view
pictures provided by Terje Grind
Reviews & Advertisement
Review in Amstrad Action
Review in Amstrad Computer User
advertisement in Amstrad Computer User / November 1989
Manual
Download manual as a pdf file: media:Microtext Teletext Adaptor Manual.pdf
