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Is ArcadeVGA my best choice?
leapinlew:
--- Quote from: Nephasth on May 03, 2011, 11:32:56 pm ---Well, that monitor doesn't have a VGA connection. What you have pictured is a VGA breakout harness. Go with the ArcadeVGA since you already have it.
EDIT: Just saw you said you would have to order another ArcadeVGA. Might be a good time to try out Soft 15hz if you haven't yet. Also, it's "safe" to plug into a computer, but it won't display any image.
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Ok. Thanks for the info.
So, is there anything I can do to test the monitor before ordering a card?
Nephasth:
Was this machine already MAME'd when you got it?
If the isolation transformer is present, you can test the monitor for neck glow. Disconnect the power supply (last pic in your other post) from 110V AC while still having the isolation transformer connected to 110V AC and running to the monitor's power connector. Then plug it in. The monitor should power up and you should be able to hear it hum and see some orange neck glow on the back of the monitor (and in a darkish room the monitor will be blank, but should still be able to tell it's on). If it has neck glow while powered on, chances are good there isn't anything wrong with the monitor and would be worth ordering the card IMO. If the monitor doesn't power up (you can't hear it hum or see neck glow), check to make sure voltage is coming out of the isolation transformer and making it to the monitor.
leapinlew:
--- Quote from: Nephasth on May 04, 2011, 08:48:39 am ---Was this machine already MAME'd when you got it?
If the isolation transformer is present, you can test the monitor for neck glow. Disconnect the power supply (last pic in your other post) from 110V AC while still having the isolation transformer connected to 110V AC and running to the monitor's power connector. Then plug it in. The monitor should power up and you should be able to hear it hum and see some orange neck glow on the back of the monitor (and in a darkish room the monitor will be blank, but should still be able to tell it's on). If it has neck glow while powered on, chances are good there isn't anything wrong with the monitor and would be worth ordering the card IMO. If the monitor doesn't power up (you can't hear it hum or see neck glow), check to make sure voltage is coming out of the isolation transformer and making it to the monitor.
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Thanks for all your assistance Nephasth. I will report back how it goes!
Nephasth:
I don't know what model your monitor is, but I checked the manual for an MTC9110 and it says the monitor accepts signal voltages from 1-5V, meaning that a video amp (which boosts the signal voltage to 5V) isn't needed. But if your particular monitor won't accept a signal voltage of 1V, you'll have to get a video amp. Chances are that you won't have a perfect/nice picture after hooking it up to the ArcadeVGA, but don't let that discourage you. Make sure you remove any ATI drivers on your computer before installing the drivers for the ArcadeVGA. Also, before hooking the computer up to the monitor make sure you have your resolution set to what your arcade monitor can handle (640x480 works well on my 19" monitors). It's likely you'll have adjust the contrast, brightness, V-size, H-size, V-position, and H-position pots on the monitor once you get the display up.
leapinlew:
--- Quote from: Nephasth on May 04, 2011, 10:13:51 am ---I don't know what model your monitor is, but I checked the manual for an MTC9110 and it says the monitor accepts signal voltages from 1-5V, meaning that a video amp (which boosts the signal voltage to 5V) isn't needed. But if your particular monitor won't accept a signal voltage of 1V, you'll have to get a video amp. Chances are that you won't have a perfect/nice picture after hooking it up to the ArcadeVGA, but don't let that discourage you. Make sure you remove any ATI drivers on your computer before installing the drivers for the ArcadeVGA. Also, before hooking the computer up to the monitor make sure you have your resolution set to what your arcade monitor can handle (640x480 works well on my 19" monitors). It's likely you'll have adjust the contrast, brightness, V-size, H-size, V-position, and H-position pots on the monitor once you get the display up.
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Ok. I need this explained to me at a very basic level. These are the steps I'm going to take
1. Order a new ArcadeVGA card
2. Install card in a computer/install the drivers/set resolution to 640x480 or 800x600 to start
3. Check monitor to ensure isolation transformer is there and that when powered on the neck glows
4. Plug monitor into the ArcadeVGA port
5. Make adjustments to the monitor as needed
Sound right? Am I missing any steps or need to be extra careful on any of the steps?
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