Description: European Apple II: No Color With U.S. Monitor (2/97)
Header: European Apple II: No Color With U.S. Monitor (2/97)

 Article Created: 01 July 1988
 Article Reviewed/Updated: 17 February 1997

 TOPIC -----------------------------------------------------------

 This article discusses the problem of the European Apple II not producing
 color when used with a U.S. Apple Color Monitor.

 DISCUSSION ------------------------------------------------------

 A European Apple II produces either PAL or SECAM video output, both of which
 are compatible with European television standards. However, these signals are
 incompatible with the NTSC signal required for U.S. monitors. The signal is
 close enough in video content to be resolved in black and white, but the
 frequency of the color burst is incorrect for an NTSC monitor.

 Using a European Apple II system in North America, you can get an acceptable
 color display from your European monitor, although there may be some problems
 due to the different line frequency in North America.


 Article Change History:
 17 Feb 1997 - Reviewed for technical accuracy, revised formatting.
 Copyright 1988-97, Apple Computer, Inc.
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