Sharp MZ

hlide wrote: ↑Thu Jan 03, 2019 12:31 am If by SCART > HDMI, you mean RGBS > SCART > HDMI, be aware you may need a mod.

Well, it looks exactly like the one you posted a picture of here).
I will find out more when I find me some cables.

OK, I got myself one of those SCART to HDMI converters. Now I just need to find SCART connectors (or a SCART cable that I can sacrifice) and the right DIN connector for the RGB out.

Hooo Hooo - Merry Christmas to all!
And thanks for the nice gift!

Yes, I have ordered new capacitors ( I ordered some for C1 as well) on eBay already. They will get here in some weeks time, hopefully. In the mean time my MZ-700 runs unfiltered

And C1 (the other filter capacitor) has traces of leakage around it, even if it looks ok. Maybe it has been replaced in the past:

Not sure it is X2 (how do I know?) but it is X class, at least. The schematic only says 0.047 mikroFarad AC 250V. Here are some pictures:

Temporary setback - I need to repair the MZ-721 power supply first. See this thread.

While I was testing stuff on my MZ-721, a small pop came and then smoke started to rise. I quickly turned off the machine, just in case it is more severe than the power supply. A visual inspection shows that one of the capacitors in the psu is dead (leaking) so it is time for some repair. the tantal...

Hmm, it looks like the forum doesn't like my way of adding multiple files inline - apologies.

This afternoon I tried again. Checked my wiring - it looks ok mz-700_p-12_wiring.jpg Testing it - I do the same as you; I press 'L' + CR in the monitor: mz-700_monitor_press_play.jpg navigate to the file on the mz-sd2cmt and select it: mz-sd2cmt_display_playing.jpg (it doesn't matter if I select ult...