X-Calibur
Manufacturer
X-Pert Computer Services / Prodev, Germany
Date
1993
Amiga
A2000, A3000, A4000
Interface
special (see text),
    Digitizer
  • X-Calibur is the optional video module of Merlin
  • digitizes up to 800×600 @ 16 bit
  • activates Merlin's Y/C (S-VHS) and Composite output connectors
  • inputs:
    • 1× RGB (9 pin DSUB)
    • 1× Y/C (S-VHS) (mini DIN connector)
    • 1× Composite (RCA connector)
  • input connectors are on a separate slot cover
  • works only in Zorro II mode because the ET4000W32 does not support digitizing in its 32 bit mode
  • a switch is provided for easily switching Merlin between Z2 and Z3, as digitization works only in Z2 mode (connects to the Z2/Z3 jumper of the Merlin)
  • the RGB is not directly digitized - the signal is converted to NTSC Y/C and then digitized, this results in worse video quality than necessary
  • the ProDev digitizing software supports the Composite input only
Photos
X-Pert Computer Services / Prodev X-Calibur - Merlin with X-Calibur front side
Merlin with X-Calibur, front side
X-Pert Computer Services / Prodev X-Calibur - front side
front side
X-Pert Computer Services / Prodev X-Calibur - back side
back side
Manual