ZX81 (BEOCOMP version) using RF to HDMI converter

[Behrens]

Hi,

I have the old BEOCOMP (ZX81) that I would like to connect to my modern TV. And of course it doesn't work directly via RF. I am considering this module:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/404137357845

Has anyone had any experience with it?

PS. I don't believe the computer has ever been opened. It is mint condition, and I would prefer to keep it like that. So Composite mod is not my first choice.

[1024MAK]

Here's a picture from that eBay listing:

eBay item

Mark

[Lardo Boffin]

For ones I don’t want to open I just bought one of these:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/305611975311 ... media=COPY

[Exile]

For ones I don’t want to open I just bought one of these:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/305611975311 ... media=COPY

I followed this advice and bought a similar 5.5 inch B&W TV from ebay. It works very well with a ZX81 connected over RF

[Behrens]

For ones I don’t want to open I just bought one of these:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/305611975311 ... media=COPY

Thanks. I'll try the HDMI converter and report back om my findings...

[Lardo Boffin]

The B&W TV has the added bonus of extra nostalgia when in use.

I’m very jealous of the BEOCOMP by the way. Its not a variant I think I have seen for sale.

[Moggy]

I can vouch for that little tv which is doubly useful as it has a composite input too, as well as an audio input that can be used with AY.

[Behrens]

The B&W TV has the added bonus of extra nostalgia when in use.

I’m very jealous of the BEOCOMP by the way. Its not a variant I think I have seen for sale.

Well, if it works, I may put it up for sale...

[Behrens]

Hi,

I have the old BEOCOMP (ZX81) that I would like to connect to my modern TV. And of course it doesn't work directly via RF. I am considering this module:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/404137357845

Has anyone had any experience with it?

PS. I don't believe the computer has ever been opened. It is mint condition, and I would prefer to keep it like that. So Composite mod is not my first choice.

Hi,

I received the RF tuner, and it does not work well enough. It will tune and find the ZX81, but each scan line is shifted at bit horizontally, making the text unreadable.

[Lardo Boffin]

The B&W TV has the added bonus of extra nostalgia when in use.

I’m very jealous of the BEOCOMP by the way. Its not a variant I think I have seen for sale.

Well, if it works, I may put it up for sale...

I’d buy it if not working. I suspect it is a normal zeddy inside and therefore fixable.