sqlman wrote:
I got an AppleColor monitor for Apple IIgs, but I have no computer to test it. When I turn it on, it powers up with a distinct sound of discharge (?) like Trinitron monitors do, and stays on. What surprises me is that the screen remains completely dark, like in "off" mode, no difference. Adjusting brightness or contrast does not make the screen lit up a single bit. Is this normal? I would expect any CRT monitor to lit up somewhat when not connected to a computer, especially when maxing out the brightness.
Not necessarily. Many monitors, especially color monitors, will detect the absence of sync and will disable the display. So far, it sounds like your monitor could be fine. Of course, the only way to assess a monitor is to connect it to a signal source and check the display. -michael ******** Note new website URL ******** NadaNet and AppleCrate II for Apple II parallel computing! Home page: http://home.comcast.net/~mjmahon/ "The wastebasket is our most important design tool--and it's seriously underused."