Muff's Modules & More

lizlarsen · Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 6:10 pm Post subject:

FWIW, I have a Sony network'ed media player box I paid about $80 for, that plays Netflix via wi-fi and will also play tons of video file formats off of a USB drive port. That works fine as a sync source, and has Composite, Component and HDMI outputs. I think it runs a similar software interface to the PS3.

giorgio · Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 7:52 pm Post subject:

just found this, it looks way easier to deal with.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/828837-REG/Diamond_MP700_HD_Medi a_Wonder_Mini.html

In the meantime I am going to pick up some AV cables for iphone as I have an old iPhone as well as an iPad. I think that the iOS player "with its built-in preview monitor" might be a good way to go for playing pre-recorded clips

lizlarsen · Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 7:54 pm Post subject:

That looks very promising.

bitSmasher · Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 7:09 am Post subject:

spaceship · Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 11:48 am Post subject:

How would I connect my ipad to the lzx system? Is there a dock connector that outputs to composite video? Or would I need something like this, with an addition vga-> composite converter?

http://www.amazon.com/Digital-AV-Adapter-connector-Manufacturer/dp/B00 4Y12S9W

EDIT:

Just found this: Dock connector to composite

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC748ZM/A

lizlarsen · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 7:24 pm Post subject:

Yep that's what you need. Nick Ciontea here also has some sort of Alesis I/O dock with a video output.

giorgio · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 10:33 pm Post subject:

spaceship · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 2:02 pm Post subject:

Sorry in advance for the extremely noobish question -

Can I use this to connect the s-video out on the CVE to a component input?

http://www.amazon.com/7-pin-mini-DIN-Component-YPbPr-Adapter/dp/B0042L HBJ6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1339612674&sr=8-3

barto · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 2:48 pm Post subject:

spaceship · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 3:51 pm Post subject:

lizlarsen · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 4:21 pm Post subject:

Those 7-pin connectors are used on some computer video cards as more of a break-out cable to give you component outs, etc.

Ambery.com makes a Composite/S-Video to Component converter that is about $80, I have one and it works well.

Doing a Component output module for the LZX system would be very straightforward, actually (just a modification on a portion of the Color Video Encoder circuitry), but so far there hasn't been a lot of requests or demand for it. It would cost about the same as the CVE.

Cat-A-Tonic · Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 11:45 pm Post subject:

Cat-A-Tonic · Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 4:56 am Post subject:

Does anyone know if these are good units?

-Sony SEG-2550 (Special Effects Generator)
and other various model numbers

-Asaca ASW-100 (video switcher)

lizlarsen · Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 10:57 pm Post subject:

I've seen lots of awesome videos from MrDys that use the Ambery device for mirroring (see his latest post in the video clips thread.) It is pretty cool!!

I don't know anything about those SEGs, but older mixers or switches that do not have TBCs built into the inputs will be more of a chore to interface than newer ones, such as those from the late 80's and 90's.

nickciontea · Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 4:19 pm Post subject:

definitely worth the Alesis I/O dock if you are using an ipad..

1. if you do audio.. this thing takes care of everything from midi to audio I/O

2. gives you composite out.

3. gives you a nice angle/protection/stability for ergonomic, comfortable use.

MrDys · Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 6:08 pm Post subject:

Arturo00 · Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 10:17 pm Post subject:

I mentioned a while ago that my friend was going to sell me a TBC. I got it for $20 and had no idea what I was in for. This thing is a magic box!!! Video Feedback loops are amazing! Twisting those 4 knobs produce the trippiest resutls!

Cat-A-Tonic · Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:02 am Post subject:

I found a Videonics mixer listed as 'junk' because it has no power adapter.

I looked up the manual for the unit:
http://www.focusinfo.com/dynassets/documents/products/MX-ProDV_UserMan ual.pdf
and (on page 31) it shows an unusual pinout with NO voltage specs!
If I knew the power specs and connector type I might be able to find a replacement at Mouser...

Cat-A-Tonic · Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:51 am Post subject:

exactly the same situation with
SONY XV-Z10000

Looks great, dirt cheap, but no power cable. very frustrating