Questions tagged [crt-monitor]
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MegaTech arcade board - video compatibility with LCDs
Is video output from Megatech Arcade board compatible with contemporary digital monitors (or analog to HDMI upscalers)?
My board was working at seller's side (I have a video as a proof), but he tested ...
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When did CRT monitors become common?
The use of CRT displays on computers date back to Whirlwind I (1951). I also know there was use of them on PDP's and IBM's. However, most times when I look up stuff before around '75, a CRT display ...
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Did CRT TVs adjust raster height in response to the non-standard signal?
My question is about old TV sets which:
didn't have a user-adjustable knob for image height,
didn't have any OSD,
but used some digital components inside (maybe even for the beam deflection control).
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What does the 7 segment number mean on my CRT monitor?
I am a 20 year old electrical engineering student who loves old tech. I recently got a new CRT to replace my old one for my setup but this one has a small 7 segment display at the bottom left of the ...
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Repairing an Old CRT Monitor (IBM 5153)
I acquired a used IBM 5153 monitor. The model number is 5153002. It was manufactured in Taiwan and supports AC100-250V.
When I first powered it on, the monitor turned on, but nothing appeared on the ...
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US equivalent of the Microvitec Cub monitor
In the 8-bit computing era, UK schools acquired BBC Micros in a project sponsored by the BBC. The monitor typically used with these was the Microvitec Cub.
In the US, there was also a push to put ...
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ZenithZ89 System Font
What is the font (ttf name ideally) used in the ZenithZ89 System Font?
(This is a retro question - if one were to emulate it using currently available fonts, which would be used?)
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Sony PVM (PVM-14M1J, NTSC-J) Displaying the Wrong Colors
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I have accidentally used the word composite over component, but after testing it with an RGB cable and an S-video cable, the results are the same.
I've been told to mention that my PVM is NTSC-...
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Apple II color monitor displays everything in green
I have an AppleColor composite monitor (A2M6020) that only shows green-scale. The color toggle switch on the front doesn’t change anything. I have plugged the monitor into multiple devices with the ...
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Monitor connector for C64 and ST the same?
I have a monitor (colour) that works on my Atari ST. The connector looks similar to that of my Commodore 64, but it doesn’t seem to fit. Now I don’t know if I just have to use a bit more force, or ...
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How does the Apple IIgs color compare to the Apple Macintosh color?
There has been an interesting discussion of how to convert Classic Macintosh Color to sRGB, which begs a second question. How does color on the IIgs compare to that of Classic Macintosh? I'm asking ...
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How to use thinkpad x230 with PCjr 4863 monitor?
I understand it is probably more trouble than it is worth, but I am keen on using my 4863 IBM monitor as a second display for my x230. So far I've looked into converting its VGA signal to a CGA output,...
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What's the name of this Apple monitor
Browsing through retrocomputing resources, I recently stumbled upon this picture:
I'm familiar with quite a few Apple II monitors, but it's the first time I saw this one. There's an Apple logo, so it ...
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Samsung SyncMaster 3 cannot show resolutions up from 800x600 despite manual saying otherwise
I am in the proud possession of a Samsung SyncMaster 3 monitor. In the reports and in the manual it says it can run 1024x768, but I cannot for the life of me make the resolution higher than 800x600.
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HDMI to SCART - Using Mega Drive (Genesis) Mini with CRT
I have a Mega Drive (Genesis) Mini that features an HDMI output that I would like to use on a CRT TV I have with a SCART input.
Ideally I would like to convert the HDMI to RGB SCART for the best ...
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