CRT Fetish Thread

[team_andromeda]

Yeah I was getting the same results with SSF2X For Matching Service. Are you using just a DC Scart cable, or are you connecting to your PVM through something like a Toro?

I've got a Toro! It's great otherwise, just stinks my fave 240p fighting game is giving me trouble.

 

[opt2not]

Yeah that's what I'm running my DC into as well. I have it going from my Toro to my matrix switch so I can run it to 2 outputs. One output is going to my PVM, while the other is going to my XRGB-Mini. Both the PVM and the Mini look the same, with the 1/4 screen zoomed-up. I didn't look into it much, since I run SSF2X off my Saturn, but let us know how the patch works out for you.

 

[cjameslv]

Recently got an xrgb mini myself. After a long comparison going back and forth from a 20" bvm to 42" pfm, im converting to plasma. Anyone in vegas whose been hunting for a bvm (d20f1u), let me know.

You can check it out here: http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/vgm/5268121349.html

 

[opt2not]

Oh this'll be good.

 

[xsq]

$400 obo

 

[DNSDies]

Operation Time: 64,988 hours
Manufactured in May 2005

That's 7.4 years of total run time, on a 10.4 year old display!!
HOW????

 

[team_andromeda]

Recently got an xrgb mini myself. After a long comparison going back and forth from a 20" bvm to 42" pfm, im converting to plasma. Anyone in vegas whose been hunting for a bvm (d20f1u), let me know.

You can check it out here: http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/vgm/5268121349.html

$400?!!!!!?

 

[opt2not]

Yeah and nice first post trying to hock your overpriced, over-used BVM, circumventing the fact you can't post in the market place yet. Tool move, noob.

 

[madman]

Recently got an xrgb mini myself. After a long comparison going back and forth from a 20" bvm to 42" pfm, im converting to plasma. Anyone in vegas whose been hunting for a bvm (d20f1u), let me know.

You can check it out here: http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/vgm/5268121349.html

Ban plz.

 

[adolobe]

PVM-2030 Screen Adjustment

I recently added a PVM-2030 to my collection of Sony monitors.

I noticed this one has kind of a fish bowl effect on the bottom corners. I don't see a way to adjust from the outside control buttons. I've tried to access a service menu using the code combination of other Sony PVM's and Trinitron CRT's but nothing so far.

Does the 2030 have a Service menu or are there pots inside I can turn to adjust it?

 

[city41]

The manual for the 2030 doesn't mention a service menu

http://classiccomputers.info/down/monitors/Sony_PVM-2030_Operating_Instructions.pdf

 

[MidnightAbyss]

It's done it guys. The PVM finally kicked the can. I made a post trying to get picture of it after I got it all calibrated and everything. Well there goes that. Bastard developed a short that caused the greens to smear across the screen. This happened a few months ago too but I was able to take it apart and tap the short out. I can't do it this time and every attempt ended in vain. Time to start scanning the area for a Trinitron to keep me operating until I find another.

 

[Teutonic]

Got myself a PVM-1344Q the other day for 20 bucks off of ebay. It was local pick up so didn't have to worry about shipping.

Here it is next to the 8 incher I was using for a while as my main monitor. The cover was off for fixing the geometry.


And here's some Mega Drive with a 32X running through it.

 

[oliverclaude]

Great gets, plus welcome and all, but could you possibly be so kind and indulge me a bit on the story behind your... moniker? Pure curiosity, nothing more, nothing less. BTW, this is the right thread for your story. Oh, and if you already did, a link will do. Thanks .

 

[Pretty Amy]

It's done it guys. The PVM finally kicked the can.

The logical solution is to amass a small collection of PVMs so the loss of one isn't so bad.

 

[Heinz]

The logical solution is to amass a small collection of PVMs so the loss of one isn't so bad.

Or barely use them, like me.

 

[MidnightAbyss]

The logical solution is to amass a small collection of PVMs so the loss of one isn't so bad.

Midwest is pretty scarce on PVMs. I got this one on eBay about two years ago for a hundred dollars total. The rare chance they do manage to pop up on Craigslist they ask a couple hundred for them.

 

[DragonmasterDan]

Midwest is pretty scarce on PVMs. I got this one on eBay about two years ago for a hundred dollars total. The rare chance they do manage to pop up on Craigslist they ask a couple hundred for them.

The ones I see more often than not are the small 8 inch ones. 19 inch or bigger ones come up very rarely.

 

[DNSDies]

The best way to find PVMs is through medical surplus stores, or state property auctions.


I live in California and I had my 20m2mdu delivered from Oregon from a medical surplus store for about $120 total.

 

[city41]

Another good way is with ifttt.com -- set up a recipe that will email you whenever a PVM pops up on Craigslist.

 

[GohanX]

I did not no such things existed. I'll have to check it out. I'm not looking for another PVM but I've been trying to find a late model consumer Trinitron for a while now locally with no luck.

 

[aaronmjr]

Another good way is with ifttt.com -- set up a recipe that will email you whenever a PVM pops up on Craigslist.

This is partly how I found my XM29

 

[SudoShinji]

I did not no such things existed. I'll have to check it out. I'm not looking for another PVM but I've been trying to find a late model consumer Trinitron for a while now locally with no luck.

You want mine gohan? I might be ready to get rid of it.

 

[DragonmasterDan]

Another good way is with ifttt.com -- set up a recipe that will email you whenever a PVM pops up on Craigslist.

Thanks,
I wasn't aware of the site. Should make it easier than randomly remembering to check

 

[GohanX]

You want mine gohan? I might be ready to get rid of it.

What model number is it?