Re: Stereo video output formats (.vfo's)
Angus Dorbie (dorbie++at++sgi.com)
Wed, 07 Apr 1999 14:46:12 -0700
Angus Dorbie wrote:
>
> Simon Mills wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > this is not strictly Performer related but I know some people are doing
> > stereo with Performer.
> >
> > I'm doing stereo on an Onyx2 iR with wide 24" monitor. There are some
> > stereo .vfo video output formats included with the system including
> > 1024x768_96s.vfo, 1120x840_96s, and 1280x1024_120s. Now, all but the
> > last work but 1280x1024_120s seems too much for the monitor which can't
> > sync. Is there a way to get more .vfo's or modify existing .vfo's? I
> > would dearly love a 1280x1024 resolution stereo display to remain
> > compatible with the non-stereo version of my applications.
> >
>
> Yes the monitor can't handle the line rate.
>
> This is a 12kHz line requirement, that's a tall order, and a very
> expensive monitor.
oops, dunno where I got this number, it's actually in excess of 62kHz.
Cheers,Angus.
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