tv to replace arcade monitor?

[clok]

I tired searching but Im not really sure what wording to use. I am wondering if a TV can replace a Arcade monitor? Would it depend on the monitor? I have a dead one and thought it may be possilbe to put a cheap 24 TV in and use? Anybody know?


Clok

[releasedtruth]

Depending on your setup, sure one can replace it. Will you need a few different cables/video card? Possibly. Will it look as good? Almost assuredly not. Will it be pretty decent with a little work and the right settings, no doubt.  If you can, use component in for your source. A preferred card around these parts is the Radeon 9550 series with a dvi to component adapter. Hope that helps some.

[clok]

I think I didnt explain myslef very well. I have an Actual arcade game with a 24" arcade monitor in it. Can it be replaced with a TV? I havent took the back off as I have no keys for the back panel and I am ging to have to drill the lock. So I have no idea what kind of output the arcade board uses. Are most something that can be converted in some way to a TV in? I live in the back end of the world so shipping and such on a replacement is expensive. It would be cheaper (at least for now) to pick up a TV for $150 that could be used elsewhere later if I ever get eh chance to use a real Arcade monitor at a leter date.

Clok

[Kevin Mullins]

I uderstand exactly what you are saying.... but hesitated on answering because it may be more complicated to do than it's really worth. (if at all)
For the simple fact that there are a gazillion makes and models of televisions out there, unless some has an exact model to do it at the same time for you, I find it highly unlikely that it will work.
Here's an example, not very detailed, but it shows the possibilty of doing it:
http://porkrind.org/arcade/tv-hack.html

You'd be better off getting the cab open and letting us possibly help you fix what you have if you have any kind of basic electronic skills.
But we would defineately need the monitor model from the chassis pcb itself.
(not the numbers on the back of glass tube)

What game is it?

[Howard_Casto]

Here's the thing.  If you know what you are doing (and by that I mean a qualified tv repair technician) then it is a easy hack to do assuming you have a tv and chassis that will work together.  These guys normally don't post the details because you could kill yourself or burn your house down if you screw up.

My advice would be to find a tv-repair man or an arcade vendor and ask them for help (money will be required).  24 inch arcade monitors aren't exactly cheap, so if you can get it fixed then that is the way to go. 

[StephenH]

If your TV has a SCART RGB in, it can directly replace it, but a cable or adapter would need to be made.   RGB SCART actually turns the TV into an arcade monitor!


  If it only has component, S-Video, Composite, or RF inputs, you would need some sort of an NTSC (or PAL) encoder that can output a signal compatible with the TVs inputs.   Using Component in this case is best, with S-video in second place in terms of output quality.   Composite and RF often results in very low picture quality.

[theHaMMeR]

According to 8Liners.com they can build a chassis for any picture tube. Here's the site
http://www.8liners.com/datatech/monitor.html

[rescue161]

According to 8Liners.com they can build a chassis for any picture tube. Here's the site
http://www.8liners.com/datatech/monitor.html

I've bought from them before and turned a TV into an arcade monitor for a Cherry Master.  It works great.

My question is:  Is the tube itself blown? or is the chassis messed up?

If the tube is the problem, you can more than likely find a decent tube at a TV repair shop that will fit your chassis.  If the chassis is blown, you can order one from the before mentioned site by giving them your tubes demensions.

Good luck.

[clok]

Thanks to all the replies. It was for a B.O.T.S.S. that was on EBAY (still is for another 11 hours) its $9.99 and the monitor is out. I loved this game and would loved to have bought it but its 400 miles away and hualing a sit down for 800 miles (roundtrip) is going to cost some gas money. So I'm skipping it for now (like another chance like this will ever come along).


Clok

[Glaine]

http://www.jrok.com/hardware/RGB.html

This guy sells RGB to S-Vid & Component converters, really quality device and offers really good customer service. Bad news is that after you buy a TV and this encoder you could have bought a 19 inch arcade monitor, but I still don't regret buying it.

[stevejt]

I havent took the back off as I have no keys for the back panel and I am ging to have to drill the lock. Clok

Yeah, they almost never give you the keys before you bid, huh?  I am surprised they will let you drill the lock...

Steve