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Note that, in _colour (RGB) mode_, sync signals are expected to be present at the SCART _composite_ input in any case.

!!! warning
!!! note

The _greyscale_ mode is **deprecated**, although all SCART-equipped Durangos up to 2.x do support it. Check the **Composite output DAC** section below for details.

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!!! bug

Despite what the schematics stated, `R111` and `R113` must be fitted (maybe with values down to 330 ohm) and pin 11 of `J105` must be **grounded** (easily done from the nearby pins 9 or 13) for utmost **colour accuracy**.
Despite what the schematics stated, `R111` and `R113` must be fitted (maybe with values down to 330 ohm) and pin 11 of `J105` must be **grounded** (easily done from the nearby pins 9 or 13) for best **colour accuracy**.

!!! note

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If you are building _Durango*·R*_ (HIRES mode only), since it generates no colour signal at all, it makes **no sense** to select the _Component Video_ option. If SCART is not available, use the **second video output** option for a suitable _monochrome_ signal thru an RCA jack. You may delete `C5` and `R30` as these provide the SCART output only.

Since SCART is pretty much phased out in Europe (and was never a thing in other continents, anyway), a newly designed option has been included. The aforementioned PVM monitor do support Component Video as well, thus will remain compatible.
Since SCART is pretty much phased out in Europe (and was never a thing in other continents, anyway), this option has been included. The aforementioned PVM monitor do support Component Video as well, thus will remain compatible.

!!! tip

You might want to add `J706` for the **audio output**, even if you don't fit `R731` and `C709` (which enable the _second video output_ from the third RCA jack on it)

!!! note

RGB is still the native video output of a Durango computer, thus _colours may differ a bit_ thru Component video.
RGB is still the native video output of a Durango computer, thus _colours may differ a bit_ thru Component video, but this is to be expected.

!!! warning

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!!! note

Since the _greyscale mode_ is seldom used and will still work with the _Luminance DAC_ values (even if somewhat less linear), **these new values are always recommended** in any case.
v2+ silkscreen uses **Luminance values** as standard. _Greyscale mode_ is still operative (when using the SCART option) but deprecated.

v2+ silkscreen uses **Luminance values** as standard. _Greyscale mode_ is still operative (when using the SCART option) but **deprecated**.

## PAL encoder

Since RGB signals are _natively generated_ in Durango·S/·X and they give **the highest picture quality**, initially no provision to add **chrominance** (colour) information on the _composite video_ output (both at the SCART and the optional _second video output_). But again, it might be desired for compatibility reasons.

**v1 boards** provide space for a _PAL chrominance encoder_ (components with `6xx` designators) based around the `AD724` IC (unfortunately, only available as a less hobbyist-friendly _Surface-Mounted Device_). But being an afterthough and, specially, due to the _non-standard sync frequencies_ from the Durango video output, **performance might be poor _or not display any colour at all_**, depending on the particular TV set used. Thus, this option is **NOT recommended**.
**v1 boards** provide space for a _PAL chrominance encoder_ (components with `6xx` designators) based around the `AD724` IC (unfortunately, only available as a less hobbyist-friendly _Surface-Mounted Device_). But being an _afterthough_ and, specially, due to the **non-standard sync frequencies** from the Durango v1 video output, **performance might be poor _or not display any colour at all_**, depending on the particular TV set used. Thus, this option is **NOT recommended**.

## Second video output

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