Re: [expert] zenith monitor scan frequencies needed
> Danielyou should probably not stick a metal screwdriver > (the metal changes the adjustment, so when you remove the > metal screwdriver, the setting you just carefully arrived at > changes) in those holes. There are special plastic ones for > that purpose. Radio Shack sells a pack of five different > sizes of these for a somewhat paltry sum (as Radio SShack > prices go). I'd suggest picking upa set. > Alan Yes, it seems that I'll have to buy a set since I can't find any hardware techs at the university with a good set. Thanks... Dan.
Re: [expert] zenith monitor scan frequencies needed
At 07:08 PM 6/20/00, you wrote: >Danielyou should probably not stick a metal screwdriver >(the metal changes the adjustment, so when you remove the >metal screwdriver, the setting you just carefully arrived at >changes) in those holes. There are special plastic ones for >that purpose. Radio Shack sells a pack of five different >sizes of these for a somewhat paltry sum (as Radio SShack >prices go). I'd suggest picking upa set. > >Alan >You beat me to the punch on this one. Not to mention that a metal >screwdriver conducts electricity and could zap the heck out of someone. :) > >Daniel Woods wrote: > > > > > You probably know this... > > > The monitor has 3 Adj. knobs? If so then you can use these to size the > > > Horizontal and Vertical and position the picture. You may be able to > > > adjust the picture to see the entire projection. > > > > I did not find them at first, but there are indeed controls *hidden* > > in the back. The problem is you need a thin screwdriver to place > > inside the holes to make the adjustments. However I can't see how one > > pinhole can control +/- values. I'll play with tonight. > > > > Thanks... Dan.
Re: [expert] zenith monitor scan frequencies needed
Danielyou should probably not stick a metal screwdriver (the metal changes the adjustment, so when you remove the metal screwdriver, the setting you just carefully arrived at changes) in those holes. There are special plastic ones for that purpose. Radio Shack sells a pack of five different sizes of these for a somewhat paltry sum (as Radio SShack prices go). I'd suggest picking upa set. Alan Daniel Woods wrote: > > > You probably know this... > > The monitor has 3 Adj. knobs? If so then you can use these to size the > > Horizontal and Vertical and position the picture. You may be able to > > adjust the picture to see the entire projection. > > I did not find them at first, but there are indeed controls *hidden* > in the back. The problem is you need a thin screwdriver to place > inside the holes to make the adjustments. However I can't see how one > pinhole can control +/- values. I'll play with tonight. > > Thanks... Dan.
Re: [expert] zenith monitor scan frequencies needed
> You probably know this... > The monitor has 3 Adj. knobs? If so then you can use these to size the > Horizontal and Vertical and position the picture. You may be able to > adjust the picture to see the entire projection. I did not find them at first, but there are indeed controls *hidden* in the back. The problem is you need a thin screwdriver to place inside the holes to make the adjustments. However I can't see how one pinhole can control +/- values. I'll play with tonight. Thanks... Dan.
Re: [expert] zenith monitor scan frequencies needed
On Tue, 20 Jun 2000 - Daniel Woods, you wrote: | > I picked up an old Zenith monitor (model ZCM1492BA1). | > It does not list in Xconfigurator and so I am having | > a hard time getting it right. I used an 8514 monitor | > at 640x480, but I still can't see part of the top and | > bottom of the X-windows. Even though an 800x640 test | > passes, it gets reset to 640x480. The on-board | > video card is a Sis620 8MB (I set to 2 or 4 for testing). | > | > Anyone know the scan frequencies for this monitor | > or which monitor setting will best fit it ? | > Is there a monitor listing database on the internet ? | | I found an answer at | | http://www.monitorworld.com/Monitors/zenith_data_systems/ZCM1490.html | | Model: ZCM1490 | Max Resolution: Not Available | Sync Type: Not Available | H Freq/ V Freq: 31.5 khz/70 hz | Tube Manufacturer: Not Available | Monitor Type: Not Available | Tube Model: Not Available | Tube Size: 14" | Connector: Not Available | | | Although I still can't see the top and bottom portion in X-windows. | I've tried the suggestions made so far. The zenith is only VGA | and so I tried VGA16 server with 640x480 and the problem | remains there. When I tried using 800x600 to fake it, it requires | 35.15 khz and therefore hung. | | Maybe I should just get another monitor :( | I was not expecting to use X on this server when I bought it. | And the extra costs...yada-yada...the wife... | | Thanks... Dan. Personally, I'd simply e-mail zenith at [EMAIL PROTECTED] and ask for the display specifications. I found the e-mail addy in a mailto link on their customer service site. HTH, -- ___ Ernie ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: [expert] zenith monitor scan frequencies needed
Daniel Woods wrote: > > I picked up an old Zenith monitor (model ZCM1492BA1). > > It does not list in Xconfigurator and so I am having > > a hard time getting it right. I used an 8514 monitor > > at 640x480, but I still can't see part of the top and > > bottom of the X-windows. Even though an 800x640 test > > passes, it gets reset to 640x480. The on-board > > video card is a Sis620 8MB (I set to 2 or 4 for testing). > > > > Anyone know the scan frequencies for this monitor > > or which monitor setting will best fit it ? > > Is there a monitor listing database on the internet ? > > I found an answer at > > http://www.monitorworld.com/Monitors/zenith_data_systems/ZCM1490.html > > Model: ZCM1490 > Max Resolution: Not Available > Sync Type: Not Available > H Freq/ V Freq: 31.5 khz/70 hz > Tube Manufacturer: Not Available > Monitor Type: Not Available > Tube Model: Not Available > Tube Size: 14" > Connector: Not Available > > Although I still can't see the top and bottom portion in X-windows. You probably know this... The monitor has 3 Adj. knobs? If so then you can use these to size the Horizontal and Vertical and position the picture. You may be able to adjust the picture to see the entire projection.
Re: [expert] zenith monitor scan frequencies needed
Those sync values are for a VGA ( 640x480 ) monitor and will not do 800x600. Your X-Windows problem is probably vitual desktop which could be changed, but then some applications would not fit on your screen. RRP Daniel Woods wrote: > > > I picked up an old Zenith monitor (model ZCM1492BA1). > > It does not list in Xconfigurator and so I am having > > a hard time getting it right. I used an 8514 monitor > > at 640x480, but I still can't see part of the top and > > bottom of the X-windows. Even though an 800x640 test > > passes, it gets reset to 640x480. The on-board > > video card is a Sis620 8MB (I set to 2 or 4 for testing). > > > > Anyone know the scan frequencies for this monitor > > or which monitor setting will best fit it ? > > Is there a monitor listing database on the internet ? > > I found an answer at > > http://www.monitorworld.com/Monitors/zenith_data_systems/ZCM1490.html > > Model: ZCM1490 > Max Resolution: Not Available > Sync Type: Not Available > H Freq/ V Freq: 31.5 khz/70 hz > Tube Manufacturer: Not Available > Monitor Type: Not Available > Tube Model: Not Available > Tube Size: 14" > Connector: Not Available > > Although I still can't see the top and bottom portion in X-windows. > I've tried the suggestions made so far. The zenith is only VGA > and so I tried VGA16 server with 640x480 and the problem > remains there. When I tried using 800x600 to fake it, it requires > 35.15 khz and therefore hung. > > Maybe I should just get another monitor :( > I was not expecting to use X on this server when I bought it. > And the extra costs...yada-yada...the wife... > > Thanks... Dan.
Re: [expert] zenith monitor scan frequencies needed
On Tue, 20 Jun 2000, you wrote: > > I picked up an old Zenith monitor (model ZCM1492BA1). > > It does not list in Xconfigurator and so I am having > > a hard time getting it right. I used an 8514 monitor > > at 640x480, but I still can't see part of the top and > > bottom of the X-windows. Even though an 800x640 test > > passes, it gets reset to 640x480. The on-board > > video card is a Sis620 8MB (I set to 2 or 4 for testing). > > > > Anyone know the scan frequencies for this monitor > > or which monitor setting will best fit it ? > > Is there a monitor listing database on the internet ? > > I found an answer at > > http://www.monitorworld.com/Monitors/zenith_data_systems/ZCM1490.html > > Model: ZCM1490 > Max Resolution: Not Available > Sync Type: Not Available > H Freq/ V Freq: 31.5 khz/70 hz > Tube Manufacturer: Not Available > Monitor Type: Not Available > Tube Model: Not Available > Tube Size: 14" > Connector: Not Available > > > Although I still can't see the top and bottom portion in X-windows. > I've tried the suggestions made so far. The zenith is only VGA > and so I tried VGA16 server with 640x480 and the problem > remains there. When I tried using 800x600 to fake it, it requires > 35.15 khz and therefore hung. > > Maybe I should just get another monitor :( > I was not expecting to use X on this server when I bought it. > And the extra costs...yada-yada...the wife... > > Thanks... Dan. Doesn't it have anyhing to do with the cohoice for a virtual monitor when you confugure X? If you havn't tried that, try it! You just say "no" when you are asked if you want a virtual monitor, larger then your screen. -- Piero
Re: [expert] zenith monitor scan frequencies needed
This one sounds more like a hardware problem than a software problem. Try looking to see if there are controls for horz and vert on the back of it. A lot of older monitors had them externally. The newer ones do it from a superimposed control panel. If you can't find any, you could if you are brave enough and willing to risk a 20,000 volt arc start playing around with the controls on the back of the tube but I wouldn't recommend it. However a mister fix it in one of these small used computer parts stores might be able to do it for you. It really sounds like the guns are out of alignment and not exciting the full screen area. James At 12:33 AM 6/20/00, you wrote: > > I picked up an old Zenith monitor (model ZCM1492BA1). > > It does not list in Xconfigurator and so I am having > > a hard time getting it right. I used an 8514 monitor > > at 640x480, but I still can't see part of the top and > > bottom of the X-windows. Even though an 800x640 test > > passes, it gets reset to 640x480. The on-board > > video card is a Sis620 8MB (I set to 2 or 4 for testing). > > > > Anyone know the scan frequencies for this monitor > > or which monitor setting will best fit it ? > > Is there a monitor listing database on the internet ? > >I found an answer at > >http://www.monitorworld.com/Monitors/zenith_data_systems/ZCM1490.html > >Model: ZCM1490 >Max Resolution: Not Available >Sync Type: Not Available >H Freq/ V Freq: 31.5 khz/70 hz >Tube Manufacturer: Not Available >Monitor Type: Not Available >Tube Model: Not Available >Tube Size: 14" >Connector: Not Available > > >Although I still can't see the top and bottom portion in X-windows. >I've tried the suggestions made so far. The zenith is only VGA >and so I tried VGA16 server with 640x480 and the problem >remains there. When I tried using 800x600 to fake it, it requires >35.15 khz and therefore hung. > >Maybe I should just get another monitor :( >I was not expecting to use X on this server when I bought it. >And the extra costs...yada-yada...the wife... > >Thanks... Dan.
Re: [expert] zenith monitor scan frequencies needed
> I picked up an old Zenith monitor (model ZCM1492BA1). > It does not list in Xconfigurator and so I am having > a hard time getting it right. I used an 8514 monitor > at 640x480, but I still can't see part of the top and > bottom of the X-windows. Even though an 800x640 test > passes, it gets reset to 640x480. The on-board > video card is a Sis620 8MB (I set to 2 or 4 for testing). > > Anyone know the scan frequencies for this monitor > or which monitor setting will best fit it ? > Is there a monitor listing database on the internet ? I found an answer at http://www.monitorworld.com/Monitors/zenith_data_systems/ZCM1490.html Model: ZCM1490 Max Resolution: Not Available Sync Type: Not Available H Freq/ V Freq: 31.5 khz/70 hz Tube Manufacturer: Not Available Monitor Type: Not Available Tube Model: Not Available Tube Size: 14" Connector: Not Available Although I still can't see the top and bottom portion in X-windows. I've tried the suggestions made so far. The zenith is only VGA and so I tried VGA16 server with 640x480 and the problem remains there. When I tried using 800x600 to fake it, it requires 35.15 khz and therefore hung. Maybe I should just get another monitor :( I was not expecting to use X on this server when I bought it. And the extra costs...yada-yada...the wife... Thanks... Dan.
Re: [expert] zenith monitor scan frequencies needed
Submitted 19-Jun-00 by Daniel Woods: > Is there a command line version (non X-version) of DrakConf. > I hate working inside XF86Config file, it is not friendly. DrakConf is a frontend launcher for the various Drak tools. While this frontend doesn't have a text mode, many of the tools that it lauches do. XFDrake and sounddrake I have used on several systems from the console. > I noticed that my /var/log/user.log shows... > Jun 19 01:07:31 aladdin xfs: Warning: The directory >"/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/100dpi" does not exist > . > Jun 19 01:07:31 aladdin xfs: Entry deleted from font path. > > How do I install that font ? I believe there is a DrakFont, but how about > from the command line ? It's not one font, it's an entire package of 100dpi fonts called XFree86-100dpi-fonts. Look for it on your install media and rpm -Uvh. -- _ _|_|_ ( ) *Anton Graham /v\ / <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> /( )X (m_m) GPG ID: 18F78541 Penguin Powered!
Re: [expert] zenith monitor scan frequencies needed
James, > At 01:43 AM 6/19/00, you wrote: > >I picked up an old Zenith monitor (model ZCM1492BA1). > >It does not list in Xconfigurator and so I am having > >a hard time getting it right. I used an 8514 monitor > >at 640x480, but I still can't see part of the top and > >bottom of the X-windows. Even though an 800x640 test > >passes, it gets reset to 640x480. The on-board > >video card is a Sis620 8MB (I set to 2 or 4 for testing). > > > >Anyone know the scan frequencies for this monitor > >or which monitor setting will best fit it ? > >Is there a monitor listing database on the internet ? > >Thanks... Dan. > > Dan. >I've had simular problems with my Optiquest monitor even though I know > the mode lines. What I have been able to do since > 7.0 is use DrakeConf I just accept the best XF86Config will give me (even > though it "passes" a higher test). Then in DrakeConf I'm able to set my > monitor and resolution without a hassle. You might try this and see if it > works for you as well. > James Is there a command line version (non X-version) of DrakConf. I hate working inside XF86Config file, it is not friendly. I noticed that my /var/log/user.log shows... Jun 19 01:07:31 aladdin xfs: Warning: The directory "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/100dpi" does not exist . Jun 19 01:07:31 aladdin xfs: Entry deleted from font path. How do I install that font ? I believe there is a DrakFont, but how about from the command line ? Thanks... Dan.
Re: [expert] zenith monitor scan frequencies needed
Dan. I've had simular problems with my Optiquest monitor even though I know the mode lines. What I have been able to do since 7.0 is use DrakeConf I just accept the best XF86Config will give me (even though it "passes" a higher test). Then in DrakeConf I'm able to set my monitor and resolution without a hassle. You might try this and see if it works for you as well. James At 01:43 AM 6/19/00, you wrote: >I picked up an old Zenith monitor (model ZCM1492BA1). >It does not list in Xconfigurator and so I am having >a hard time getting it right. I used an 8514 monitor >at 640x480, but I still can't see part of the top and >bottom of the X-windows. Even though an 800x640 test >passes, it gets reset to 640x480. The on-board >video card is a Sis620 8MB (I set to 2 or 4 for testing). > >Anyone know the scan frequencies for this monitor >or which monitor setting will best fit it ? >Is there a monitor listing database on the internet ? > >Thanks... Dan.
[expert] zenith monitor scan frequencies needed
I picked up an old Zenith monitor (model ZCM1492BA1). It does not list in Xconfigurator and so I am having a hard time getting it right. I used an 8514 monitor at 640x480, but I still can't see part of the top and bottom of the X-windows. Even though an 800x640 test passes, it gets reset to 640x480. The on-board video card is a Sis620 8MB (I set to 2 or 4 for testing). Anyone know the scan frequencies for this monitor or which monitor setting will best fit it ? Is there a monitor listing database on the internet ? Thanks... Dan.
