Oz_Jad Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Hi all, Just wanting some clarification. Is it correct to say if I swap out an NTSC TIA for a PAL and then install a composite mod removing the RF component it should convert the console to PAL? Or, is there more hardware involved with the NTSC process? With the AV mod, would I follow the PAL conversion procedure or stick with the NTSC version? Many thanks for your help on this one. Cheers, Jad - Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_79 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 11 hours ago, Oz_Jad said: Is it correct to say if I swap out an NTSC TIA for a PAL and then install a composite mod removing the RF component it should convert the console to PAL? No, you can't swap the chips, as their pinout is different and the PAL TIA requires a separate 4.433618 clock for color generation. You'll have to modify the board by cutting and rewiring traces, add the components for the extra oscillator, and replace the 3.579545 MHz quartz with the 3.546894 MHz one needed for PAL. CX2600_NTSC_schem.pdf CX2600_PAL_schem.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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