Gary,
Almost any decent computer monitor works just fine. I've used 1024x768
and been happy. A menu setting in the PS/SVGA lets you select from the
scanning rates you listed. The SVGA module does its own FFT based on the
horizontal resolution of the selected display.
For about a year, Costco has been selling a very nice 23-in LCD Samsung
monitor that has the added advantage of running from 12V. That means you
can cut the power cable, install a power pole, and toss out the
switching power supply. I've replaced four older monitors with these.
They draw about 1A. Max resolution is 1920 x 1080.
Specs are not critical for use with the P3/SVGA, and it adapts to 16/9
just fine.
73, Jim K9YC
On Tue,7/28/2015 5:03 PM, Gary K9GS wrote:
Hello,
I need some help in choosing a monitor. I'm looking to buy a monitor
to pair with my P3/SVGA combination. I'm more than slightly confused
what to buy. The guy at my local computer store was less than
helpful. He asked me twice what kind of video card I have in my
computer :)
In the SVGA manual it states::/
//
//1024 X 768 //For faster screen updates when using fixed tune//
//1280 X 1024 mode, we recommend setting the P3SVGA//
//1440 X 900 resolution to 1440 x 900 or less. Note that
1920 X 1080 1440 x 900 will display correctly on
1920 x 1080 monitors.
I want to get a nice big screen to take full advantages of the SVGA
card. Several questions:
1) What is the best display type? TN (most common), IPS (what
type?), MVA? Is the TN good enough or is there an advantage to buying
an enhanced display?
2) What resolution should I buy? It seems that the most readily
available is 1920 X 1080. Is there a problem with screen updates as
stated in the manual?
3) The P3 display is square. What happens if I buy a wide screen
monitor with a 16:9 format?
4) Do I need to worry about the refresh rate?
5) Do I have to worry about the contrast ratio or response time?
6) Is there any advantage to buying, say a 23 or 24 inch screen? Even
a 19" screen is a big step up from the P3 screen so is going to a
really big screen overkill?
/7) If I add the P3TXMon option will that make any difference in
monitor choice?
8) If I buy a monitor without a VGA input will one of the VGA to HDMI
or DVI adapters work?
///
I don't mind spending some money on the right display but don't want
to buy something I don't need or won't see the advantages of. I'm
beginning to think that I am over-thinking this whole thing.
/
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