[Sunhelp] Re: HD15 PC Monitor /w Creator3D

[Brian Neal]

Thanks for getting back with me on this (the forums at soldc.sun.com seem
rather dead).  I'm not certain whether or not the monitors support
composite sync.  I have tried a 17" Relisys (fairly generic/unknown
monitor) and a 15" Magnavox without success.

I figured I would need to use ffbconfig to tell the framebuffer to use the
same settings as the convertor, but that avenue has turned up dead as well.
 This system I bought is not new, though I would say that it is in
relatively good condition.  The boot PROM is 3.11.1.

I will try to check on the manufacturer's websites to see if either of
these monitors supports composite sync.  I would really like to avoid
having to purchase another monitor (beyond money it's a question of room!),
but if I have to, which do you recommend and how much should it cost me on
average?  Can I trade a spare SuperSPARC or HyperSPARC for a monitor? ;)

-Brian

> Does the monitor support composite sync?  Some PC monitors just *wont*
> work, no matter which converter you use. 
> 
> Best ones i've found so far were from Greg Douglas, www.reputable.com, for
> $40 - these are the kind with the dip switches to set monitor sense codes
> (of course you have to configure the framebuffer to send the same 
> resolution/frequency as well).
> 
> What kind of monitor are you using?  I had best results with a Sony 17" and
> with a cheapie CTX VL700 17" that I got for $250.
> 
> I'm using a GDM20E20 Sun/Sony with my Ultra5 and on my Ultra1 at work right
> now, and they're the best / nicest monitors I've ever seen.  Currently going
> for under $200 at many places as well, which is GREAT for a .25 dot pitch
> 20" multisync Trinitron monitor.
> 
> Bill