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by Kermit
Sat Oct 07, 2017 11:53 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: QL Vision monitor has a blank screen.
Replies: 5
Views: 3308

Re: QL Vision monitor has a blank screen.

I've taken it in for repair, but they said they don't do crts really now, but there was one they did last week waiting to be collected. I'm hopeful. I don't want to scrap it.
by Kermit
Thu Oct 05, 2017 9:00 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: QL Vision monitor has a blank screen.
Replies: 5
Views: 3308

Re: QL Vision monitor has a blank screen.

Ok Good call for the diagram! I'll print it off. I use Amp Electrical in Nottingham (UK). They help keep my late 1960's French Hi-fi in tip top shape. He's proper old school. He also does Tvs, but I think he should be able to do something. I'll give him a call tomorrow unless anyone can say if there...
by Kermit
Thu Oct 05, 2017 8:07 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: QL Vision monitor has a blank screen.
Replies: 5
Views: 3308

QL Vision monitor has a blank screen.

Hi there, As a QL joblot I have a Vision Monitor. It switches on and off, the amber led light works, The screen crackles and has static, but has no picture at all. It just stays black, nothing. I'm aware that there are high voltages under the hood! There's a small thing inside I can hear rattling. A...
by Kermit
Sun Sep 24, 2017 6:51 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Mono Out Jack
Replies: 6
Views: 4475

Re: Mono Out Jack

Maybe start with a high resistance on the pot and then turn it down? Therefore less chance of damage?
by Kermit
Sun Sep 24, 2017 6:45 pm
Forum: Help for New Users
Topic: Voltage Regulator update?
Replies: 10
Views: 13097

Re: Voltage Regulator update?

Got it. Pin out is OK. I've done it for species and zx81.
And I will only do the one bolted onto the heatsink and labelled 7805.
Cheers
by Kermit
Sun Sep 24, 2017 5:54 pm
Forum: Help for New Users
Topic: Voltage Regulator update?
Replies: 10
Views: 13097

Re: Voltage Regulator update?

OK Thanks, I have ordered some.
From what I remember seeing, isn't it just a case of unplugging one and replugging in the replacement?
by Kermit
Sun Sep 24, 2017 5:51 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Mono Out Jack
Replies: 6
Views: 4475

Re: Mono Out Jack

Thanks
The parts are on order!
Any ideas where I can fit the socket nicely? I'd rather not drill into the Ql, but I did for my +3e stereo Spectrum and I was happy.
by Kermit
Sun Sep 24, 2017 5:01 pm
Forum: Help for New Users
Topic: Voltage Regulator update?
Replies: 10
Views: 13097

Voltage Regulator update?

Can I change the voltage regulator for a Traco one like the Spectrum?
I have seen old adverts in QL world for a switching device in 1988 that I guess is the Traco? Called a Q-Power in QL World.
If I can, is it the same part as the Spectrum one?
by Kermit
Thu Sep 21, 2017 9:16 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Scart to HDMI upscaler
Replies: 25
Views: 12471

Re: Scart to HDMI upscaler

Sorry, to clarify I'm using Rgb scart to both crts.
by Kermit
Thu Sep 21, 2017 9:15 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Scart to HDMI upscaler
Replies: 25
Views: 12471

Re: Scart to HDMI upscaler

No, unfortunately I still lose a couple of digits. I have 2 different Rgb cables and both have the same problem.