weak monitor - VMC15

[zcases]

I have a 94 VMC15XT with the 88HS control - the monitor seems very weak and out of focus. I have tweaked the brightness up as much as I can but the focus will just not come in. I am thinking its time for a replacement.

Has anyone ever replaced the CRT with a newer LCD flatscreen, or anything? I happen to have a flatscreen LCD monitor that was going to go on another retrofit but Id rather get the Fadal monitor readable. I also have regular PC monitors available..... just looking to hear what has been done to replace or upgrade the old CRT on these........

Thanks
Scott

[zcases]

http://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Composite-Video-Adapter-Converter/dp/B001SJDESC]Amazon.com: VideoSecu Composite Video to PC VGA Adapter BNC to VGA Converter 1L9: Electronics


I wonder if this converter is possible to use for this...hmmm

[carbidecraters]

Yes that will work! The main issue is loosing the signal strength IIRC. With the power boost you should be ok.

[Ryanscustom]

I also have a wonky crt. Does anyone know of an LCD/LED that fits well in the pendant. I know there was one mentioned in an older thread, but it is no longer available.

[HorridHenry]

I used to repair TV's befor the throw away society entered the world,anyway when a tube was failing in focus and brightness,contrast I would boost the tube with a CRT rejuvinator and I suspect that if you can find a TV/Monitor repair man then they would be able to rejuvinate the tube and give you at least another 12 to 2 years life out of it depending how old the monitor is?

[HorridHenry]

It also might be a failing LOPT(Line output transformer),as this would also give these symptoms.there's a way to test this but I'm afraid I'll not diverse the how as the LOPT has voltage of 1.5kv and above,had a few belts in the past off one of these in the past...good job I have quick reflex.

[zcases]

Henry - would one of the problems you mention also contribute to the poor focus? I try to adjust the focus but see no improvement no matter how I crank the pot.