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Manufacturer
Advanced Electronic Applications, USA
Date
1989
Amiga
any Amiga
Interface
parallel port
    SSTV / Fax Data Codec
  • encoder/decoder for data transmissions over radio and telephone
  • processes audio frequency signals
  • integrated modem for transmission over telephone line
  • external hardware with numerous connectors:
    • 5× RCA radio receiver / tape inputs
    • 1× RCA Amiga audio input
    • 1× 3.5mm stereo plug for PTT control signal and AF tone for Packet Radio AFSK
    • 1× RJ-11 telephone connector
    • 2× RCA Audio outputs (tape out/radio out)
    • 1× DB25 connector, plugs into Amiga parallel port
  • hardware is based on the Motorola MC68705 microprocessor, an embedded 8-bit processor with integrated EPROM
  • supports SSTV and Fax image encoding and decoding
  • SSTV:
    • 55 modes
    • resolution 128×120 px - 640×400 px
    • up to 4096 colors
    • compatible with practically all available commercial and experimental mode at the time
    • automatic reception of images
  • Fax:
    • 9 modes
    • resolution 1024px × 1200 lines
    • 16 greyscales
    • supports 60, 120, 240 lpm
    • multiple aspect ratio support
    • compatible with WEFAX, NEWSFAX
    • custom demodulation curves
  • AM modulated signals, e.g. GEOS FAX, are not directly supported and require an optional add-on board: Overview A.P.T. by Overview Systems
  • software provides tuning oscilloscope and multiple editing options for the received images
  • macro and script capabilities
  • software provides memory for 16 images
  • external power supply (12-14V DC, center pin positive)
    Notes
  • hardware and software was developed by Black Belt Systems, AEA later purchased the rights to market and distribute the system
Advanced Electronic Applications Amiga Video Terminal -  top side
top side
Advanced Electronic Applications Amiga Video Terminal -  top side
top side

Advert (US)
1990-07

Advert (US)
1991-07

Manufacturer
Archos, France
Date
1992
Amiga
A500, A2000, A3000
Interface
Denise socket
    internal framebuffer
  • works similiar to a genlock - shows its picture where the Amiga picture is black
  • up to 768×580 resolution
  • 1.5 MB video RAM
  • 4096 colours in all resolutions
  • controlled by AVideo, ARexx or CLI commands
  • plugs into the Denise socket, the Denise is replaced onto the board - rules out internal accelerators in the A500
Archos AVideo 12 (ColorMaster 12) -  front side
front side
Archos AVideo 12 (ColorMaster 12) -  back side
back side

Advert (FR)
1992-02

Manufacturer
Archos, France
Date
1992
Amiga
A500, A2000, A3000, A4000
Interface
Denise socket
    internal framebuffer
  • works similiar to a genlock - shows its picture where the Amiga picture is black
  • up to 768×580 resolution
  • 3 MB video RAM, 80 ns
  • 16.8 million colours in all resolutions
  • DB23 RGB output connector on slot cover
  • controlled by AVideo, ARexx or CLI commands
    A500 / 2000 / 3000
  • plugs into the Denise socket, the Denise is replaced onto the board - rules out internal accelerators in the A500
  • some soldering work is needed in A2000B
    A4000
  • plugs onto an adapter card which contains the required Denise socket and the RGB connector
  • the adapter occupies the video slot and the inline Zorro slot
Archos AVideo 24 (AV24 / ColorMaster 24) - Board with cable front side
Board with cable, front side
Archos AVideo 24 (AV24 / ColorMaster 24) -  front side
front side
Archos AVideo 24 (AV24 / ColorMaster 24) - Board with cable back side
Board with cable, back side
Archos AVideo 24 (AV24 / ColorMaster 24) - A4000 adaptor front side
A4000 adaptor, front side
Archos AVideo 24 (AV24 / ColorMaster 24) - A4000 adaptor back side
A4000 adaptor, back side

Advert (FR)
1992-02

Advert (US)
1992-08

Advert (UK)
1992-10