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I had some major burn issues with the monitor in my Centipede Cabaret and then it died. Figuring it needed a cap kit or something requiring some solder, I figured I'd use this chance to just swap out for a nice new Vision Pro ordered from Arcade Shop.
The vision pro comes with its own AC power cord, and worked like a charm when I plugged the Centipede video cable to the monitor's input and plugged the game's power supply and monitor's power supply in separately. (basically requiring two plugs in the wall)
When trying to power the monitor from the game's power supply, I get no video power. The AC power cord on the Vision Pro (which goes to the wall) is connected via a three-pin plastic connector to the power on the monitor's board via a three prong connector. My old burned-in monitor was connected via only a two-pin plastic connector to the board. I can plug the two-pin power connector from the Centipede power supply into the Vision Pro, leaving one pin on the vision pro vacant, but nothing happens. I'd like to run this off the old power supply rather than dealing with two plugs. Any suggestions?
Problem 2: The monitor is exhibiting fading in the upper left corner (keep in mind this is a vertically mounted CRT) as if there were magnetic interference. I can't find any. Suggestions?
thanks in advance. I'm in Grand Rapids, Mich.
BTW: If anyone wants to come get the old monitor for parts, restoration or other uses, let me know. Free
The vision pro comes with its own AC power cord, and worked like a charm when I plugged the Centipede video cable to the monitor's input and plugged the game's power supply and monitor's power supply in separately. (basically requiring two plugs in the wall)
When trying to power the monitor from the game's power supply, I get no video power. The AC power cord on the Vision Pro (which goes to the wall) is connected via a three-pin plastic connector to the power on the monitor's board via a three prong connector. My old burned-in monitor was connected via only a two-pin plastic connector to the board. I can plug the two-pin power connector from the Centipede power supply into the Vision Pro, leaving one pin on the vision pro vacant, but nothing happens. I'd like to run this off the old power supply rather than dealing with two plugs. Any suggestions?
Problem 2: The monitor is exhibiting fading in the upper left corner (keep in mind this is a vertically mounted CRT) as if there were magnetic interference. I can't find any. Suggestions?
thanks in advance. I'm in Grand Rapids, Mich.
BTW: If anyone wants to come get the old monitor for parts, restoration or other uses, let me know. Free
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