Subject: Re: DEC - VGA video adaptor?
To: Robert F Schaefer <rschaefe@gcfn.org>
From: Simon Burge <simonb@wasabisystems.com>
List: port-vax
Date: 07/02/2001 02:24:13
Robert F Schaefer wrote:

> On Sun, 1 Jul 2001, Simon Burge wrote:
> 
> > "Collin Baillie" wrote:
> > 
> > > Does anyone know if these would be useful for using a VGA monitor on a
> > > Vax/Decstation??
> > 
> > If you want to hook a VGA monitor up to a DECstation (and I'd guess a
> > VAXstation), Digital/Compaq sells (or used to sell) an adapter (part
> > number 29-32549-01) that connects to the BNC cable and provides a
> > VGA plug.  I've been using one on my 5000/125 Xterm for ages without
> > problems.
> 
> Hmmm.  Does this conver 3 BNC sync on green to VGA compatable seperate
> sync?

Sure does.  There's only 3 BNC inputs.  It's a solid block (not a cable)
maybe 8cm long.  One end is wide enough for the 3 BNC sockets and it
tapers down to a standard VGA connector at the other end.

Simon.
--
Simon Burge                            <simonb@wasabisystems.com>
NetBSD CDs, Support and Service:    http://www.wasabisystems.com/