Subject: Re: [OT] Signals at mini DIN 8
To: gkrall <gkrall@pmi-kc.com>
From: kaz-k) <kazk@yyy.or.jp (Kazuyoshi Kato>
List: port-mac68k
Date: 03/17/2000 06:28:14
> Here Is what my manual says on the matter of video signals:
>
> Note: this is the end of the monitor cable that plugs into you video
> source.
>
> ___________________
> \ . . . . . . . .1/
> 0 \ . . . . . . .9/ 0
> ---------------
>
> This is a 15 pin miniature D-type connector
> +--------+--------------------+
> | Pin | Output signal |
> +--------+--------------------+
> | 1 | Red video ground |
> | 2 | Red video |
> | 3 | Not Used |
> | 4 | ID 1 |
> | 5 | Green Video |
> | 6 | Green video ground |
> | 7 | ID 2 |
> | 8 | Not Used |
> | 9 | Blue Video |
> | 10 | ID 3 |
> | 11 | V Sync Return |
> | 12 | V Sync |
> | 13 | Blue Video Ground |
> | 14 | H Sync Return |
> | 15 | H sync |
> | Shell | Sheild ground |
> +--------+--------------------+
>
> +-------------+------------+-------------+------------+
> | Mode | Resolution | V-refresh Hz| H-scan Khz |
> +-------------+------------+-------------+------------+
> | VGA | 640x480 | 59.95 | 31.47 |
> | Macintosh | 640x480 | 66.7 | 35.0 |
> | VESA | 640x480 | 75 | 37.5 |
> | VESA | 800x600 | 75 | 37.5 |
> | SVGA | 800x600 | 55.98 | 35.16 |
> | 800x600 | 800x600 | 60 | 37.8 |
> | Macintosh | 832x624 | 75 | 49.73 |
> | Macintosh | 1024x768 | 75 | 60.2 |
> | 1024x768 | 1024x768 | 60 | 48.3 |
> +-------------+------------+-------------+------------+
>
> The mini din port next to the monitor cable is, according to the manual:
> "Service ports and switches (Do Not Use.)" Since this is a digital
> monitor this port was probably plugged in at the factory into some
> device for automatic configuration. Thus reducing the labor of one
> guy/gal with a plastic tuning screwdriver.
>
> The extra ports on the base of the monitor acts as an extension bus for
> ADB, Mic level microphone, and head phone jack. You never had to access
> the back of your box to try out a new mouse, keyboard, headphone or
> speaker. It was all accessable at the monitor base...wonderful! Not to
> mention the crisp output of the flat Trinitron tube.
>
> I think this is one of the best thought out products Apple ever made.
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Gerald
Hi, sorry for delayed response.
Thanks for your info.
I tried to use the monitor with Sun by following connections, though it
didn't work...
Seems Sun requires composite sync signal, however the monitor doesn't
support it.
Too bad, I have to get another monitor for Sun and place it in my small
room where is almost full with computer related junks.... :-(
monitor VGA adaptor Sun
(2)Red <----------- (1) <----------< (A1)
(5)Green <--------- (2) <----------< (A2)
(9)Blue <---------- (3) <----------< (A3)
(1)R.GND <--------- (6) <----------< (A1 GND)
(6)G.GND <--------- (7) <----------< (A2 GND)
(13)B.GND <--------- (8) <----------< (A3 GND)
(14)Sync GND ------ (10) ------------ (1)(7)(10)Srial Read, Write, GND
(15)Hort Sync <---- (13) <----------< (5)(6) Comp Sync, Hort Sync
(12)Vert Sync <---- (14) <----------< (2) Vert Sync
-- kaz-k