Video without RF Box - Revision history

Carney at 21:23, 4 October 2023

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	</gallery>		</gallery> Radio Shack offered this as Catalog Number 278-255 [https://www.radioshackcatalogs.com/flipbook/1985_radioshack_catalog.html?fb3d-page=126].

	The adapter connects on the TV side and the RCA phono cable is used for the run.		The adapter connects on the TV side and the RCA phono cable is used for the run.

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			Radio Shack offered this as Catalog Number 278-252 [https://www.radioshackcatalogs.com/flipbook/1985_radioshack_catalog.html?fb3d-page=126]. During the CoCo's market life, this part was Archer-branded. Later, it was Radio Shack-branded.

	The adapter connects on the CoCo side and a television cable is used for the run. Television coax cables (RG-58 or RG-6) are typically well-shielded unless damaged.		The adapter connects on the CoCo side and a television cable is used for the run. Television coax cables (RG-58 or RG-6) are typically well-shielded unless damaged.

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Barberd at 02:26, 4 October 2023

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	The adapter connects on the TV side and the RCA phono cable is used for the run.		The adapter connects on the TV side and the RCA phono cable is used for the run.

	However, many RCA phono cables are not well-shielded and may allow in interference. Consider using an standard television coax cable with a "Phono RCA Male to F-Type Female Connector" such as this:		However, many RCA phono cables are not well-shielded and may allow in interference. Consider using a standard television coax cable with a "Phono RCA Male to F-Type Female Connector" such as this:
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	File:Male_RCA_Female_F-Type.jpg\|Male RCA to Female F-Type Video adapter		File:Male_RCA_Female_F-Type.jpg\|Male RCA to Female F-Type Video adapter

Barberd at 16:20, 3 October 2023

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	CoCos shipped with a switch box that allowed switching between the CoCo and an antenna. The switch boxes often allow in interference, making for a lower quality (fuzzy and noisy) picture. Instead of using a switch box, considering using an adapter without a switch to avoid the interference.		CoCos shipped with a switch box that allowed switching between the CoCo and an antenna. The switch boxes often allow in interference, making for a lower quality (fuzzy and noisy) picture. Instead of using a switch box, considering using an adapter without a switch to avoid the interference.

	If you're using a standard RCA phono cable (typical at that is what came with the CoCo), obtain a "Phono RCA Female to F-Type Male Connector" such as this:		If you're using a standard RCA phono cable (typical as that is what came with the CoCo), obtain a "Phono RCA Female to F-Type Male Connector" such as this:
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	File:Video adaptor.JPG\|Female RCA to Male F-Type Video adapter		File:Video adaptor.JPG\|Female RCA to Male F-Type Video adapter

Barberd at 16:00, 3 October 2023

2023-10-03T16:00:48Z

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	The ~~color computers shipped~~ with an RF (~~radio frequency~~) switch box that allowed switching between the CoCo and an antenna. The switch boxes often allow in interference, making for a lower quality (fuzzy and noisy) picture. Instead of using a switch box, considering using an adapter without a switch to avoid the interference.		Color Computers 1 and 2 output their video signal in a way that it could be displayed on a standard definition television on either NTSC channel 3 or channel 4, called RF (radio frequency). PAL versions were also available in the UK and Europe. The CoCo 3 also output RF, along with composite and its RGB connector. The ability to display on a standard television kept the cost down, but also means that the CoCo is limited to the resolution capable on standard definition television sets. In order to create these television signals, the video and audio signals are mixed with a base frequency in a process called modulation, which the TV tuner then demodulates to get back into the original signals to display. Any noise, such as a stray radio signal entering the cables, RF generator circuit, or tuner, may result in poor picture quality.

			While NTSC is no longer commonly broadcast in the US (modern broadcasts use the digital ATSC format), most modern TVs in the US still come with a NTSC tuner capable of displaying the CoCos' signals, and remains a viable way to use your CoCo.

			CoCos shipped with a switch box that allowed switching between the CoCo and an antenna. The switch boxes often allow in interference, making for a lower quality (fuzzy and noisy) picture. Instead of using a switch box, considering using an adapter without a switch to avoid the interference.

	If you're using a standard RCA phono cable (typical at that is what came with the CoCo), obtain a "Phono RCA Female to F-Type Male Connector" such as this:		If you're using a standard RCA phono cable (typical at that is what came with the CoCo), obtain a "Phono RCA Female to F-Type Male Connector" such as this:

Barberd at 14:57, 3 October 2023

2023-10-03T14:57:05Z

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	The color computers shipped with an RF (radio frequency) switch box that allowed switching between the CoCo and an antenna. The switch boxes often allow in interference, making for a lower quality (fuzzy and noisy) picture. Instead of using a switch box, considering using an adapter without a switch to avoid the interference.		The color computers shipped with an RF (radio frequency) switch box that allowed switching between the CoCo and an antenna. The switch boxes often allow in interference, making for a lower quality (fuzzy and noisy) picture. Instead of using a switch box, considering using an adapter without a switch to avoid the interference.

	If you're using a standard RCA phono cable ~~as is~~ typical at that is what came with the CoCo, obtain a "Phono RCA Female to F-Type Male Connector" such as this:		If you're using a standard RCA phono cable (typical at that is what came with the CoCo), obtain a "Phono RCA Female to F-Type Male Connector" such as this:
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	File:Video adaptor.JPG\|Female RCA to Male F-Type Video adapter		File:Video adaptor.JPG\|Female RCA to Male F-Type Video adapter
	File:Video without RF box.JPG\|Video without RF box		File:Video without RF box.JPG\|Video without RF box
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			The adapter connects on the TV side and the RCA phono cable is used for the run.

			However, many RCA phono cables are not well-shielded and may allow in interference. Consider using an standard television coax cable with a "Phono RCA Male to F-Type Female Connector" such as this:
	However, many RCA phono cables are not shielded and ~~also~~ allow in interference. Consider using an standard television coax cable ~~(RG-6)~~ with a "Phono RCA Male to F-Type Female Connector" such as this.
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	File:Male_RCA_Female_F-Type.jpg\|Male RCA to Female F-Type Video adapter		File:Male_RCA_Female_F-Type.jpg\|Male RCA to Female F-Type Video adapter
	</gallery>		</gallery>
	The television coax cables are typically well-shielded.		The adapter connects on the CoCo side and a television cable is used for the run. Television coax cables (RG-58 or RG-6) are typically well-shielded unless damaged.

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Barberd at 14:51, 3 October 2023

2023-10-03T14:51:42Z

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	If you're using a standard RCA phono cable as is typical at that is what came with the CoCo, obtain a "Phono RCA Female to F-Type Male Connector" such as this:		If you're using a standard RCA phono cable as is typical at that is what came with the CoCo, obtain a "Phono RCA Female to F-Type Male Connector" such as this:
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	File:Video adaptor.JPG\|Video ~~adaptor~~		File:Video adaptor.JPG\|Female RCA to Male F-Type Video adapter
	File:Video without RF box.JPG\|Video without RF box		File:Video without RF box.JPG\|Video without RF box
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	However, many RCA phono cables are not shielded and also allow in interference. Consider using an standard television coax cable (RG-6) with a "Phono RCA Male to F-Type Female Connector" such as this.		However, many RCA phono cables are not shielded and also allow in interference. Consider using an standard television coax cable (RG-6) with a "Phono RCA Male to F-Type Female Connector" such as this.
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	File:~~Video adaptor~~.~~JPG~~\|Video ~~adaptor~~		File:Male_RCA_Female_F-Type.jpg\|Male RCA to Female F-Type Video adapter
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	The television coax cables are typically well-shielded.		The television coax cables are typically well-shielded.

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Barberd at 14:49, 3 October 2023

2023-10-03T14:49:28Z

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	However, many RCA phono cables are not shielded and also allow in interference. Consider using an standard television coax cable (RG-6) with a "Phono RCA Male to F-Type Female Connector" such as this~~. The television coax cables are typically well-shielded~~.		However, many RCA phono cables are not shielded and also allow in interference. Consider using an standard television coax cable (RG-6) with a "Phono RCA Male to F-Type Female Connector" such as this.
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	File:Video adaptor.JPG\|Video adaptor		File:Video adaptor.JPG\|Video adaptor
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			The television coax cables are typically well-shielded.

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Barberd at 14:49, 3 October 2023

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	~~You can use the RF video output directly to the TV using this adapter, or else you can use a cable with the right tips.~~

	~~This avoids using the~~ RF box and ~~increases~~ quality, ~~avoiding~~ interference		The color computers shipped with an RF (radio frequency) switch box that allowed switching between the CoCo and an antenna. The switch boxes often allow in interference, making for a lower quality (fuzzy and noisy) picture. Instead of using a switch box, considering using an adapter without a switch to avoid the interference.

			If you're using a standard RCA phono cable as is typical at that is what came with the CoCo, obtain a "Phono RCA Female to F-Type Male Connector" such as this:
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	File:Video adaptor.JPG\|Video adaptor		File:Video adaptor.JPG\|Video adaptor
	File:Video without RF box.JPG\|Video without RF box		File:Video without RF box.JPG\|Video without RF box
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			However, many RCA phono cables are not shielded and also allow in interference. Consider using an standard television coax cable (RG-6) with a "Phono RCA Male to F-Type Female Connector" such as this. The television coax cables are typically well-shielded.
			<gallery>
			File:Video adaptor.JPG\|Video adaptor
			</gallery>


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Luis46coco at 06:23, 10 February 2013

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			You can use the RF video output directly to the TV using this adapter, or else you can use a cable with the right tips.

			This avoids using the RF box and increases quality, avoiding interference
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	File:Video adaptor.JPG\|Video adaptor		File:Video adaptor.JPG\|Video adaptor

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