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Video monitor signals? (FAQ)

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The Question is:

 
I am not sure as to the correct place to ask this.  Here goes.  I have
acquired a Digital Vax station monitor model #VRT19-DA made by Sony model #
GDM-1960.  I would like to use this on a Compaq Presario 5200 running Win98.
(This is on my Home PC.)  I ha
ve an ATI rage Pro video card.  Can this be done or is a new card needed?
If a new card what weould you recomend.  Is this a digital or analogue
monitor?  I understand that makes a difference.
 
If this is not the place to ask this question please ignore.
 
Thanks
cdjk
 
 

The Answer is :

 
  Please see the OpenVMS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for information
  on using older DIGITAL hardware on PC systems, specifically FAQ section
  "MISC3.  Can I reuse old keyboards, mice and monitors with a PC?".
 
  The OpenVMS Wizard is sure this is not the correct place -- this is not
  an OpenVMS question.
 
  The VRT19-DA is 1280 x 1024 x 66 Hz with a pixel frequency of 119 MHz,
  Northern Hemisphere monitor.
 
  Most older DIGITAL video monitors use synch-on-green signaling and 3 BNC
  connections, not the 5 BNC connection -- the two additional BNC connections
  provide horizontal and vertical synchronization -- that is prevalent on
  many PC graphics controllers.  These two systems are generally viewed as
  incompatible, though there are graphics controllers and video adapters
  that can support synch-on-green signaling.
 

  

     

     
answer written or last revised on ( 12-JUL-1999 )
     
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