Re: Powering a Sharp XM-2001N monitor on the bench

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From: David Shoemaker <davids@oz.net>
To: <rasterlist@synthcom.com>
Sent: Monday, October 30, 2000 10:59 PM
Subject: RASTER: Powering a Sharp XM-2001N monitor on the bench

> I am working on a couple of these monitors (Vindicators / XYBots) and have
> been using my standard Isolation transformer giving 1:1 from wall.
>
> Noticed a warning in the Atari manual about only using a 100vac isolation
> transformer. "Do not use line voltage because the voltage provided by this
> source will damage the display."
>
> Are they blowing smoke or have I really hurt my monitors?
>
> David

I have used standard isolation transformers on 100vac monitors for testing
and not had any problems.
I wouldn't use one in a game or let it burn in with the wrong transformer.
I keep a 100vac from an old Nintendo around for this purpose.
Max

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Received on Tue Oct 31 07:51:42 2000