Arcade Monitor Calibration

Zerrminator

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I came across a good "how-to" video on Arcade Monitor Calibration and thought I would share it.

Arcade Repair Tips - Adjusting An Arcade Monitor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUL5TiUYAss

On most monitors there should be 3 main areas where Pots can be adjusted. Here's a breakdown:

1. Focus & Brightness Pots
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2. Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Horizontal Hold, Vertical hold, Vertical Size, Brightness, Contrast on the Monitor Chassis Board
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3. Red Cutoff, Red Drive, Green Cutoff, Green Drive, Blue Cutoff, Blue Drive on the Monitor Neck Board
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Gentle Ben

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Very cool. Wish I'd seen this six months ago! :)
What seems basic and elementary NOW was pretty intimidating when I first started messing with these things...

Working around that flyback still makes me wet myself, though. :oh_no:
 
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