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Introduction
The ZX-HD - the first HDMI interface for any ZX Spectrum!
Connect your ZX Spectrum to a modern TV through HDMI
– no more composite video or antenna!
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ULTRA SHARP
Main features
Totally transparent - no change needed to your ZX Spectrum
Crystal clear and ultra-sharp picture!
ULAplus™ – enjoy games with 64 colours!
ZX Spectrum 128 video memory support: works with any software that uses both video buffers!
Synchronous to ULA timing – software with border and multicolour effects run as it should!
Colours have been thoroughly calibrated to keep the unique feel of the ZX Spectrum
Compatibility
The ZX-HD is fully compatible with all Sinclair ZX Spectrum models:
ZX Spectrum 16K, 48K, 48K+, 128K, +2, +2A, +2B, +3, Harlequin kits and some clones.
Check the ‘Troubleshooting’ paragraph if you do not get video from your ZX-HD.
In the box
The box contains:
ZX-HD circuit boards
ZX-HD front shell and back plate and set of 4 screws
Micro SD memory card with micro SD to SD adapter
Mini-HDMI to HDMI cable
This printed manual
Other required parts and tools:
A small Philips screwdriver to assemble the case
A Raspberry Pi Zero, with soldered 2x20 pin male pin header block*
A soldering iron to solder the pin header block to the Raspberry Pi Zero (if not yet done)
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* HDMI licensing rules prevents selling the ZX-HD with Raspberry Pi Zero.
You can buy a Raspberry Pi Zero at e.g. Pimoroni.com or Pihut.com.
Make sure you order the Raspberry Pi with 2x20 pin male pin header block.
Also make sure to solder the pin header block at the correct side of the Raspberry Pi Zero!
See the paragraph “Assembling your Raspberry Pi Zero” for detailed information
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ByteDelight offers a free service of assembling the pin header block to the Raspberry Pi Zero.
Check out zx-hd.bytedelight.com for more information.
