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slipkid

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4 Sep 2004, 5:37pm

DELL P1110 monitor too bright

a friend of mine just gave me his old DELL P1110 21 inch flat screen monitor

when trying to use it though, i see that it has a MAJOR problem with being WAYYYY to bright :-(

i've tried adjusting the brightness & contrast settings to no avail

even with the brightness set all the way down to 0, it's terrible

the problem has nothing to do with windoze or the driver being used in windoze, the problem is immediately apparent even without plugging the monitor into my PC, you can see it in the bootup phase where the memory countsup on what is *normall* a black background

on this monitor though, what SHOULD be a black background is all washed out gray, like if you turn the brightness control up on your TV all the way - which only carries over & skews everything once you get into windows (blacks are not true blacks, light backgrounds blaze into my eyeballs like staring ito the sun, etc)

i am researching this now on the 'net, trying to find out if there is any way to adjust this, and i am learning that possibly:

(1) all flat screen displays (like this one) are "too bright" (?)

(2) some monitors have "hidden" controls to turn this down via screws inside the cases that you have to know where they are what to adjust (haven't found the info i need for this one yet)

(3) some workarounds involve replacing resistors in the unit (??)

does anyone have any clues they can give me how to fix this problem on the dell p1110??? it's a really nice unit except for the overly bright display

any responses greatly appreciated, THANKS!!!!!!

***********EDIT/UPDATE 1/28/06*************

PLEASE NOTE FOR FOLKS NEW TO THIS THREAD:

This thread gets quite long & you need to read the WHOLE THING to see the various solutions and twists and turns. And there ARE SOLUTIONS! Just be sure to read it all b4 you decide how to handle your own monitor problem.

User P991DELLSONY has graciously posted one solution which many have found to be helpful, but it comes up several pages deep into this thread. You can read the discussion of his solution further on, or also, thanks to P991, try this webpage to cut to the chase:
http://www.geocities.com/gregua/windas/

THANKS TO ALL FOR THEIR HELP & INPUT WITH THIS PROBLEM, WHICH AS IT TURNS OUT, AFFLICTS MANY MANY OF THESE MONITORS.
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slipkid edited : 29 Jan 2006 at 12:17am . Reason: adding info

Komete

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4 Sep 2004, 6:50pm

Hi there, I have no fix for you but at my work we have 320 dell 21 inch or 20 inch flat screens and every monitors brightness and color are different. Some have a faded look others have rich dark look. I have messed with about 20 or so of them trying see if I could tweek them to be the same and it is a no go. They came with a 3 year warrenty. I would try seeing if you can send it back in and get a replacement. You might get lucky and get one that hits 6500k perfectly. RIght now I'm stuck on an overbright faded one. I'll probably be trading it out with a coworkers when they are not looking lmao or ask for a swap.

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slipkid

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4 Sep 2004, 7:30pm

Quoting Komete

Hi there, I have no fix for you but at my work we have 320 dell 21 inch or 20 inch flat screens and every monitors brightness and color are different. Some have a faded look others have rich dark look. I have messed with about 20 or so of them trying see if I could tweek them to be the same and it is a no go. They came with a 3 year warrenty. I would try seeing if you can send it back in and get a replacement. You might get lucky and get one that hits 6500k perfectly. RIght now I'm stuck on an overbright faded one. I'll probably be trading it out with a coworkers when they are not looking lmao or ask for a swap.

thanks for the response!

what you describe (having an "overbright faded one") is EXACTLY what this thing looks like

i will ask my friend if he's had it less than 3 years - maybe he can return it for me but i doubt he will want to be bothered

how'd you like to exchange this one in your office for a good one for me? (just kidding)

thanks again for the info though

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Komete

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4 Sep 2004, 7:39pm

Quoting slipkid

thanks for the response!

how'd you like to exchange this one in your office for a good one for me? (just kidding)

thanks again for the info though

Haha.. I work for the State of Louisiana.. I would be taken a trip down river

I hope you are able to send it back becouse the ones that are true 6500k are so rich in color.

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slipkid

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4 Sep 2004, 8:09pm

NEWFLASH!!!!

i posted about this on several forums including this one & i now have the exact info needed to correct this

*******
http://www.hutzelman.com/web/pages/h.../Mods/SonyCRT/
Sony Monitor Brightness Fix
Many Sony Trinitron-based monitors manufactured around the 1999-2000 time frame develop a brightness problem over time which substantially degrades the picture quality. Some models which exhibit this problem are the Sony G500 and the Dell P1110. The following "fix" has helped me and many others get the brightness and color back to near factory specs. The main signs that you have this problem will be the absence of a good black level - even with the brightness set to 0, the monitor will show blacks as bright greys. [Disclaimer: this "fix" is not really the correct way to fix the problem, but the results should be quite satisfactory.]
********

rest of the link goes on to explain what to do - it involves opening the CRT case, disabling an existing resistor, and soldering in a new/different one

not exactly an easy task for people not familiar with electronics/soldering, and also poses certain risks, but i am going to try it

not as easy as swapping it out with a co-worker but worth a shot!

wish me luck & thanks again

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slipkid edited : 31 Jul 2006 at 4:14pm . Reason: updating "hutzelman" link

Thrax

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4 Sep 2004, 8:11pm

Heh. I use 58 brightness, 100 contrast, and 11k colour on my P1110.

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TheSmJ

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4 Sep 2004, 10:09pm

I'm at 88 Contrast, 17 Brightness on my P1100. I Try turning down the brightness to 0, and things get too blue (6500K color temp, btw). I may try this one of these days, when I decide to rip open my baby and tinker around with her innards.

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4 Sep 2004, 10:28pm

Mine is set up as follows:

Colour : Expert
50, 50, 50, 85, 87, 95

Brightness: 35
Contrast : 85

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slipkid

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5 Sep 2004, 3:46am

hopefully someday my monitor will be working almost the way it should (if i do the resistor mod) so i can set the brightness to the 50s! as it is now (at 0) it is ridiculously bright and unusable IMO

also, i've read some other things about this monitor at these links that may be of interest to others here:

http://www.adrian-smith31.clara.co.u...nitor_tips.htm
http://www.anatekcorp.com/faq/archmntr.htm

something called a "software sony DAS alignment" may correct the problem as well

i haven't been able to find out yet exactly what a sony DAS alignment is though, how to get the software, how it works, or who can do it for you (? sony technician?)

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TheSmJ

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5 Sep 2004, 4:17am

You could always go to a Sony outlet and ask them about the software. I might do that myself on Tuesday, actually. I'll post what they say, and if I could get a copy of this software, you can bet I'll host it and post a link to it here.

As for opening it up and playing with the resistance of the G2 regulator, I kinda want to, and a kinda don't. Not that I dont think of myself as proficent enough to work inside of it (it used to be my job) but, I just dont want to risk it as it's totally usable for now at a really low brightness setting of 17.

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SimGuy

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5 Sep 2004, 8:02am

20 Brightness & 50 Contrast.
11K Colour Temp. 50-50-50-85-80-95

Catalyst Control Centre Color Correction:
-> Gamma: 1.0
-> Brightness: 0
-> Contrast: 100
-> Straight Color Correction Curve

Sony's DAS: Digital Alignment Software, which can calibrate the internal programming of any Sony-based monitor.

If you manage to get a hold of the DAS, you'll need the following Sony parts to get it to work (all are Sony Part Numbers):

Adapter Cable: 1-690-391-21
Interface Unit: A-1500-819-A
Connector Attachment: 3-702-691-01

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TheSmJ

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5 Sep 2004, 8:44am

If you manage to get a hold of the DAS, you'll need the following Sony parts to get it to work (all are Sony Part Numbers):

Really? Where do these cables/connectors connect to?

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SimGuy

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5 Sep 2004, 9:38pm

No idea really. Just found the info on one of the links above:

QUESTION NO. P1031-4: Sony CPD200GS monitor. Is it possible to reset when the firmware appears to be corrupted?

To re-set adjustments to factory settings, hold the Reset button (second from left) in for over two seconds. A self-test can also be done, by powering on with the video cable disconnected, and pushing the right-arrow button for over two seconds. Four color bars should then appear, to indicate the self-test has been passed. To change the internal programming, you must use Sony DAS service software, which is run on a PC with an interface consisting of adaptor cable, Sony p/n#1-690-391-21; Interface Unit, Sony p/n# A-1500-819-A; and connector attachment, Sony p/n# 3-702-691-01.

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slipkid

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5 Sep 2004, 10:28pm

Quoting TheSmJ

Really? Where do these cables/connectors connect to?

regarding the DAS software (& thanks for posting the extra info!), i spoke (email) to one of the guys who made mention of the DAS software on his webpage, and asked him what it was, how to get it etc

and he said this:
"The Sony DAS software is only available to Sony authorised service centres
and is not available anywhere on the Internet as far as I know. Even if you
did get the software, there is a hardware interface between the PC and the
monitor that converts the serial port data into the I2C bus data the monitor
uses. The software uses 'plugins' - one for each monitor model."

so the parts that you guys listed above must be a serial cable to hookup to the PC's 9 pin serial interface, which goes into a converter unit of some kind and also a seperate "VGA" type connector piece to plug into the monitor (educated guess)

any sony techs out there that can confirm all this for us?

and better yet, any of ya make free house-calls!?!?!?

ALSO, the same guy told me this in email as far as replacing the resistor:
"The easiest thing to do is make sure there are no component faults (faulty
surface mount capacitors are a real problem in this chassis) then if needed,
substitute R459 for a lower value. Check the CRT voltages to make sure the
G2 is actually too high before doing this though - it should be around 512V."

so, if i understand him correctly, the resistor "fix" won't help if there is a problem with faulty "surface mount capacitors" which is a COMMON problem!!!

also, the "G2" voltage should be checked to make sure it is around 512V...sigh....i'm not an electronic technician, don't know what/where the "G2" is, or how to safely check that.....

i may still try the resistor "fix" anyway, provided i can find any that meet the proper "specs" (4.7Mohms to 6.8 Mohms, capable of handling at least 1kV and 0.5Watts)

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TheSmJ

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5 Sep 2004, 10:59pm

Check www.jameco.com for the resistors. Prices are a hell of a lot less than Radio Shack.

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NavyElectroTech

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10 Sep 2004, 1:08pm

Well, I just did the Resistor mod on two monitors at work. Awesome results... and to think we almost threw them away. I used a 5.4 M-ohm resistor, and here are the settings I found best:

Expert Setup, at RGB Settings
90
92
63
94
80
100

Brightness 52, Contrast 95

Note: Each monitor will require different settings due to the difference in the resistance of the added component. No two resistors are perfectly alike, but that's a starting point. If anyone else has a question on how to do it, let me know.

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Gobbles

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10 Sep 2004, 3:06pm

as a tech I just gotta warn you that you need to be very very carefull when working in a monitor especally if it is live and the voltages/amps used in there are enough to kill you...

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10 Sep 2004, 5:12pm

I don't need to warn any of you guys that have been posting here, but if someone else comes across this thread...
You had better know what in the hell you are doing when you open a monitor up.
They don't call the high voltage section high for nothing.
A misplaced tool or finger and you will be blown into next week.
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NavyElectroTech

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10 Sep 2004, 9:43pm

Quoting edcentric

I don't need to warn any of you guys that have been posting here, but if someone else comes across this thread...
You had better know what in the hell you are doing when you open a monitor up.
They don't call the high voltage section high for nothing.
A misplaced tool or finger and you will be blown into next week.
OK, I am slow to post.

I should have posted that!!! I've been hit with the 20Kv On the back of a monitor before... It's not nice. I was thrown about 5 feet into a wall, and the burns took forever to heal

Of course this happened when I was 12 years old, so lessons learned..... If you are doing the resistor mod, it's not that dangerous, as the card the resistor is on is pretty far away from the flyback area, but still be very careful. It's best to leave the monitor unplugged for 10-15 minutes before opening. As long as the monitor is functioning properly, that should be enough time for all the HV components to discharge.

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TheSmJ

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10 Sep 2004, 10:34pm

Quoting NavyElectroTech

Well, I just did the Resistor mod on two monitors at work. Awesome results... and to think we almost threw them away. I used a 5.4 M-ohm resistor, and here are the settings I found best:

Expert Setup, at RGB Settings
90
92
63
94
80
100

Brightness 52, Contrast 95

Note: Each monitor will require different settings due to the difference in the resistance of the added component. No two resistors are perfectly alike, but that's a starting point. If anyone else has a question on how to do it, let me know.

Sweet! Where'd you get the resistors from, and how much did they cost you? I might try replacing the resistor this weekend if I have the time.

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NavyElectroTech

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13 Sep 2004, 2:59pm

Well, I got them from my stock.... But you can get them from Radio shack for under 2 bucks.... (They may have to order them)
OR
Get one here:
http://www.newark.com/NewarkWebComme...KU=25H9823&N=0

That one is like 5 bucks.

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Don Froula

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16 Sep 2004, 8:39pm

Re: DELL P1110 monitor too bright - Easy Fix!

I fixed this problem on my P1110 last night in 2 minutes with NO need for hardware modifications or expensive Sony software. This may not work for all P1110's, but it sure cured the "too bright" problem for me.

- Turn off monitor.

- Hold down the center front panel "set" button. While holding this button down, swich on monitor. Continue holding the "set" button for 4 seconds, release and immediately push again.

- A password prompt will appear on screen. Enter "7711" using the monitor front panel set and arrow keys.

- A service mode screen will come up.

- Maneuver to the "Gray Scale" menu.

- Set "Brightness" to 50% and "Contrast" to 90% (these are the same controls as the normal menu).

- Adjust the "G2" setting down to the optimal brightness. This setting controls the feedback loop for all three R-G-B electron guns in the CRT. I set mine to a value of 125, but your optimal value may differ.

- Turn monitor off and on to exit service mode.

- Fine tune brightness and contrast with normal controls.

-That's it!

- WARNING: Don't reset the memory to default or play with any other controls without recording values. You could easily render the monitor useless or make the display unreadable which would make it impossible to change the parameters back to a readable state.

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TheSmJ

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16 Sep 2004, 8:54pm

I don't get any sort of password prompt on mine.

But mine is a P1100.

When you say you need to wait four seconds after powering the monitor on, do you mean 4 seconds from when the green light turns on, or 4 seconds after the tube turns on?

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16 Sep 2004, 9:06pm

I don't get anything either....

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Don Froula

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16 Sep 2004, 9:08pm

Hold the "select" (center) button 4 seconds after turning on the power. Release the set button and immediately push again, momentarily. The password prompt screen should come on.

This may not work for a P1100, but it did for my P1110 (the subject of this thread).

Good luck!

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Don Froula

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16 Sep 2004, 9:17pm

I believe you must be providing video drive to the monitor before it will enter the service mode.

I have read you must be driving it at 79.976K/75Hz for this to work properly.

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TheSmJ

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16 Sep 2004, 9:51pm

I changed the refresh rate to 75Hz and tried again. Still nothing.

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17 Sep 2004, 12:08am

There Are Two Ways To Control It
1- Go To The Gamma Setting Of Video Card And Make It Less Bright.
2- If Your Video Card Is O.k And Problem Is In The Monitor , Open It Find It's Flyback Transformer Which Can Be Spotted By The Lead Emerging From It To The Top Of Crt. There R Three Variables Two Control Focus And One Brightness, Adjust By It.

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slipkid

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3 Oct 2004, 10:40pm

Quoting TheSmJ

Sweet! Where'd you get the resistors from, and how much did they cost you? I might try replacing the resistor this weekend if I have the time.

i spent about 3-4 weeks trying to find these damn things & finally got some last week at this link:

http://www.alliedelec.com/
4.7MOHM 1/2 watt
6.2M OHM 1/2 watt

they were only something like 2 cents a piece, but i had to buy them in packs of 200!!!!

i have not tried them yet (the advice i read said to try the 4.7M first, then if that doesn't work to try the 6.2M)

wish me luck...

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TheSmJ

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17 Oct 2004, 6:00am

Well I performed this resister mod on my P1100 last week, and I can say the results are great!

As some of you already know, prior to the mod my monitor had a rather strange problem where (weather or not the monitor was in use, or stand by) a big, blue spark would jump across the inside of the tube, along witha loud "bang" coming from it. When it started, it only did it every couple of days, then every day, and by the time I finally got serious about fixing it, it was doing it every 15 minutes!

Once I opened up the monitor, I found something strange; Merkortech had apparently already done it! Where the 10MOHM resister was, a 3.2 and 6.2 were in it's place, covered in silicon glue. I removed the 3.2, and re-added the 6.2.

It's been over a week since I modded it, and I haven't seen the monitor arc since!

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slipkid

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18 Oct 2004, 9:05pm

i also did the modification - i put in the 6.2 & it looks 10,000% better

MUCH darker than it used to

black actually looks black instead of light gray

it was very EZ to do also

i'm using the monitor now where b4 i was unable to because it was so effin' bright

- jon -

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JJ510FTC

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18 Oct 2004, 10:14pm

Hey I did the resistor mod and I used a 5.1M Ohm resistor. The brightness is down to a fraction of before, but now it's too dark!!! I have the brightness/contrast turned up all the way but it's not bright enough... Anyways I'm planning on trying another resistor and was wondering if you folks can suggest what I go with next...
THANKS

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Quick

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19 Oct 2004, 7:26pm

Hi,

Thanks all very much for all the info regarding the brightness of the
Sony G500 and the Dell P1110.

Great improvement made by replacing the 10 MOhm resistor
with a 5.6 MOhm one.

Saving money by fixing 2 Monitors.

Investment.
Some fuel for my car to drive to the nearest electronics shop.
and 20 Euro cents for the 2 resistors.

I'm not sure if the following site is mentioned somewhere.
This is of great help.

http://www.hutzelman.com/home/hardware/mods/monitor/

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Compass

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21 Oct 2004, 6:04am

Hey, guys,

I've been noticing this slowly encroaching brightness problem with my Sony G500 for the last year or so. I guess I was in a bit of denial because I love my monitor but it finally got to the point tonight where a game (System Shock 2) became unplayable because the monitor was just too bright (even with Brightness at 0). So I googled and found this thread.

Great info here on the resistor fix except... I don't know how to solder. Is soldering something that can be picked up fairly easily? Or should I not even try? I'm certainly willing to learn and I'd love to save my monitor. I don't suppose anyone on here who's done the fix lives in the los angeles area? I'd be happy to bring my monitor to you and pay what you think is fair.

Let me know, thanks.

Also, Slipkid, I went to the site you posted (http://www.alliedelec.com/) and searched on "6.2m OHM 1/2 watt" but it didn't come up with anything. I searched on "6.2 OHM" and it came up with like 20 listings. Do you have the exact part number you bought? I want to make sure I get the right thing. Thanks.

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TheSmJ

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21 Oct 2004, 6:13am

Soldering is VERY easy. You can pick up a cheapo soldering iron at the dollar store (at least around here you can) which would be fine for the job.

I would reccomend getting a cheap "learn to solder" kit. Usually they consist of a bunch of electronic parts (such as capacitors, resisters, and in some cases a small IC) which usually teaches you how to solder while also making a bunch of LEDs blink on and off using the included components and an illustrated guide describing the process. You can usually find them for ~$5 (or more if they also come with an iron), just check around at hobby shops, and online.

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Compass

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21 Oct 2004, 6:25am

Quoting TheSmJ

Soldering is VERY easy. You can pick up a cheapo soldering iron at the dollar store (at least around here you can) which would be fine for the job.

I would reccomend getting a cheap "learn to solder" kit. Usually they consist of a bunch of electronic parts (such as capacitors, resisters, and in some cases a small IC) which usually teaches you how to solder while also making a bunch of LEDs blink on and off using the included components and an illustrated guide describing the process. You can usually find them for ~$5 (or more if they also come with an iron), just check around at hobby shops, and online.

Hey, thanks. I actually just got done looking on ebay and found a "learn to solder" kit before I read this. It's just like you describe. It has a flashing siren thingy that you first make. I think I'll get that one. About time I learned this skill anyway.

And I should be able to get the resitor at Radio Shack? Do I just say it's a "6.2M OHM 1/2 watt resistor" and that's all the info they need? Thanks again.

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slipkid

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21 Oct 2004, 3:23pm

Quoting Compass

Also, Slipkid, I went to the site you posted (http://www.alliedelec.com/) and searched on "6.2m OHM 1/2 watt" but it didn't come up with anything. I searched on "6.2 OHM" and it came up with like 20 listings. Do you have the exact part number you bought? I want to make sure I get the right thing. Thanks.

the 4.7M OHM are "stock #" 832-3362
the 6.2M OHM are "stock #" 832-3368

the catch is that they require you to buy them in units of 200 though (they only cost me $4.50 for each set, plus about $7 for the tax + shipping)

another catch - they are only supposed to accept orders of at least $20 (or something like that), so if you order from them call them rather than use the web, the woman i talked to was nice about it & let me just order what i needed

also, since i have over 150 extras of each, i'd be more than willing to give you some...contact me via a "private message" at the board

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slipkid

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21 Oct 2004, 3:27pm

Quoting Compass

And I should be able to get the resitor at Radio Shack? Do I just say it's a "6.2M OHM 1/2 watt resistor" and that's all the info they need? Thanks again.

yes, that is what you need to ask for BUT....

unfortunately the radio shack near me did not carry them, and when i called their "national" # they said they do not have them either - that they only go up to 1M

perhaps they lied to me though & your mileage may vary

ALSO - you may want to try 4.7Meg OHM 1/2 watt first though; on mine the 6.2M makes it a little too much on the dark side but i like it that way - supposedly these will probably burn out over time & if that happens i am going to try replacing it with a 4.7M one to see how that looks

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darkscion0

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21 Oct 2004, 9:58pm

I installed a 5.6M and the monitor seems too dark. I also picked up a 4.7M. Will the 4.7M make the monitor brighter or darker than the 5.6?

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TheSmJ

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22 Oct 2004, 12:59am

Darker.

The higher the resistance, the brighter the picture.

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darkscion0

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22 Oct 2004, 12:04pm

Here's another question for yah.

After I put the 5.6M resistor on the monitor, it was really dark, but now the monitor is fairly light again. The weird thing is, that my brightness controls are backwards now. When I turn down the brightness, the monitor gets brighter? Any ideas?

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TheSmJ

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22 Oct 2004, 1:57pm

You have been doing the "Auto Color calibration" after you tried each resistor, right? If not, you could get funky stuff like that.

The monitor was pretty messed brightness/contrast wise after I performed the mod until I did this.

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darkscion0

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22 Oct 2004, 2:01pm

How do you do that? If it's what I think it is, then it might have been the thing that messed it up.

More details on my funky brightness controls. When you turn it up from 0 to 30 it gets brighter, then after that, the more you turn it up the darker it gets.

Any help would be appreciated.

Quoting TheSmJ

You have been doing the "Auto Color calibration" after you tried each resistor, right? If not, you could get funky stuff like that.

The monitor was pretty messed brightness/contrast wise after I performed the mod until I did this.

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TheSmJ

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22 Oct 2004, 3:28pm

Well, because I dont have the monitor in front of me this moment, tell me what you did to mess it up, and I'll tell you if that's what I was talking about.

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darkscion0

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22 Oct 2004, 3:48pm

Quoting TheSmJ

Well, because I dont have the monitor in front of me this moment, tell me what you did to mess it up, and I'll tell you if that's what I was talking about.

Went into the menu, and did the "Color Return??" option.

Is this the same thing you did?

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slipkid

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22 Oct 2004, 3:58pm

Quoting TheSmJ

Darker.

The higher the resistance, the brighter the picture.

are you SURE?

i heard it was just the opposite in regards to making this modification

i was told to try 4.7M first, and if that doesn't make it dark enough THEN to try 6.2 (or 6.8M)

i decided to skip 4.7 and go right to 6.2 though since my monitor was so bright i couldn't imagine it being too dark, i wanted "maximum brightness reduction"

i don't claim to know anything for sure myself though! i would be interested in an explanation as to what's what & why it works that way

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slipkid

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22 Oct 2004, 4:03pm

Quoting darkscion0

Went into the menu, and did the "Color Return??" option.

Is this the same thing you did?

i just tried that too

my screen went black for about a minute, then came back

scared the sh*t out of me!

is that the "AUTO COLOR CALIBRATION" thing?? or how do you do that?

thanks!

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TheSmJ

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22 Oct 2004, 9:00pm

To use the auto color calibration thing, you need to have the monitor powered up (and not let it go into power save mode) for about an hour. You'll know it's warmed up, because once it's happy with it's �warmth� will it let you even select the option.

At which point, you can select the option, press (what I recall to be) the right arrow button, and the monitor will go black, and slowly (over the course of 10 seconds or so) fade to white. Then the picture will return (with a better color/brightness/contrast calibration) but you will still have to set the levels themselves, this only calibrates the scale.

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slipkid

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22 Oct 2004, 9:42pm

Quoting TheSmJ

To use the auto color calibration thing, you need to have the monitor powered up (and not let it go into power save mode) for about an hour. You'll know it's warmed up, because once it's happy with it's �warmth� will it let you even select the option.

At which point, you can select the option, press (what I recall to be) the right arrow button, and the monitor will go black, and slowly (over the course of 10 seconds or so) fade to white. Then the picture will return (with a better color/brightness/contrast calibration) but you will still have to set the levels themselves, this only calibrates the scale.

thanks but....

my moniitor doesn't have an option to do that anywhere....i've searched all of the menus

i have a DELL P1110 / trinitron

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^Ben

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22 Oct 2004, 10:20pm

When i got my hyundai L70S it was way to bright but my eyes got used to it

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