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Since: Mar 16, 2006
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(Msg. 76) Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 5:35 pm
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parabellum <Parabellum.fr DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote:
>The thing is (unless I dangerously misunderstood how to re-align the
>vectrex display), you have to adjust the potentiometers inside, while
>the vectrex is powered on, and LIVE (otherwise you obviously can't see
>the effect of your adjustments) ; hence, discharging the tube is of no
>use.
Yes. (I'm quoting you completely to help prevent death). You'll have to
use a long screw driver and carefully set it prior to adjusting and viewing
the display. Your life is definitely worth the $10 or less for that extra
long driver. |
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(Msg. 77) Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 5:35 pm
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parabellum <Parabellum.fr DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote:
>The thing is (unless I dangerously misunderstood how to re-align the
>vectrex display), you have to adjust the potentiometers inside, while
>the vectrex is powered on, and LIVE (otherwise you obviously can't see
>the effect of your adjustments) ; hence, discharging the tube is of no
>use.
Yes. (I'm quoting you completely to help prevent death). You'll have to
use a long screw driver and carefully set it prior to adjusting and viewing
the display. Your life is definitely worth the $10 or less for that extra
long driver. |
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(Msg. 78) Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 5:35 pm
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parabellum <Parabellum.fr.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote:
>The thing is (unless I dangerously misunderstood how to re-align the
>vectrex display), you have to adjust the potentiometers inside, while
>the vectrex is powered on, and LIVE (otherwise you obviously can't see
>the effect of your adjustments) ; hence, discharging the tube is of no
>use.
Yes. (I'm quoting you completely to help prevent death). You'll have to
use a long screw driver and carefully set it prior to adjusting and viewing
the display. Your life is definitely worth the $10 or less for that extra
long driver. >> Stay informed about: Adjusting screen alignment? (off-center/too small) |
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(Msg. 79) Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 5:35 pm
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parabellum <Parabellum.fr.DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote:
>The thing is (unless I dangerously misunderstood how to re-align the
>vectrex display), you have to adjust the potentiometers inside, while
>the vectrex is powered on, and LIVE (otherwise you obviously can't see
>the effect of your adjustments) ; hence, discharging the tube is of no
>use.
Yes. (I'm quoting you completely to help prevent death). You'll have to
use a long screw driver and carefully set it prior to adjusting and viewing
the display. Your life is definitely worth the $10 or less for that extra
long driver. >> Stay informed about: Adjusting screen alignment? (off-center/too small) |
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(Msg. 80) Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 5:35 pm
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parabellum <Parabellum.fr.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote:
>The thing is (unless I dangerously misunderstood how to re-align the
>vectrex display), you have to adjust the potentiometers inside, while
>the vectrex is powered on, and LIVE (otherwise you obviously can't see
>the effect of your adjustments) ; hence, discharging the tube is of no
>use.
Yes. (I'm quoting you completely to help prevent death). You'll have to
use a long screw driver and carefully set it prior to adjusting and viewing
the display. Your life is definitely worth the $10 or less for that extra
long driver. >> Stay informed about: Adjusting screen alignment? (off-center/too small) |
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(Msg. 81) Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 5:35 pm
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parabellum <Parabellum.fr DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote:
>The thing is (unless I dangerously misunderstood how to re-align the
>vectrex display), you have to adjust the potentiometers inside, while
>the vectrex is powered on, and LIVE (otherwise you obviously can't see
>the effect of your adjustments) ; hence, discharging the tube is of no
>use.
Yes. (I'm quoting you completely to help prevent death). You'll have to
use a long screw driver and carefully set it prior to adjusting and viewing
the display. Your life is definitely worth the $10 or less for that extra
long driver. >> Stay informed about: Adjusting screen alignment? (off-center/too small) |
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(Msg. 82) Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 6:03 pm
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(Msg. 83) Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 12:44 am
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(Msg. 84) Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 12:44 am
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(Msg. 85) Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 12:44 am
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(Msg. 86) Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 12:44 am
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(Msg. 87) Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 12:44 am
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(Msg. 88) Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 12:44 am
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(Msg. 89) Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 12:44 am
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(Msg. 90) Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 12:44 am
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