MAG Monitor Display Problem

tcvolcomskater · 01-17-2005, 09:44 PM

My MAG monitor has a giant blotch of distorted image in the lower right hand corner. I know it is the monitor because. when i press print screen and paste again this does not show up in the picture. I am not aware of any physical damage to the monitor . any suggestions?

I would list my computer specs here but it isnt necessary
hmmmm...i could just list em just to show off...nah

Just please help me out if there is a solution... thanks.

batty_professor · 01-17-2005, 10:31 PM

I take it you're talking about a patch of off-color somewhere on the screen. This is sometimes an internal problem with the monitor, but more likely caused by things outside the monitor contaminating it with a magnetic field, speakers, regardless of size can cause this, as well as anything magnetic that gets too close. And the effect can remain after the magnetic source is moved away, until the monitor gets a cold start. The cold start will clear the problem in most monitors, if not find the button, or combination thereof that energises the "degausser". The degausser is a device within the monitor that neutralizes such magnetism.

tcvolcomskater · 01-18-2005, 05:00 AM

like i said it is a distorted image....it has nothing to do with color....the colors are fine...There are thin white lines creating a rectangle in that area of the screen This is kind of what it looks like, not quite but it is just to give you an idea...its not that great really...

Also I tried moving the speakers nothing...thx anyway tho....

also this monitor does not have a deguasser it is LCD

batty_professor · 01-18-2005, 11:54 AM

Now I understand more. That appears to be a problem with the TFT panel. Is this a 1765 by chance?

tcvolcomskater · 01-18-2005, 12:58 PM

Model Number is 780....Any more info about the TFT thing...i really know nothing about hardware.....im much better with the system so thx for your patience thus far

batty_professor · 01-18-2005, 05:10 PM

Before we will know for certain where the problem lies, we'll need to do a litttle homework. Can you change the resolution/ refresh rate in XP, and if so does it have any effect? The other possibility could relate to your video card perhaps. Can you connect a different monitor to your computer? or this monitor to another comp? I have a 1765, which relates to why I asked, I run linux, manual configuration to 60Hz refresh at 1280 X 1024 res. It's quite happy with that. If I try higher refresh at that res. I get the VGA mode not supported message box. Usually with no other display, but sometimes with a very distorted display. I've had a couple of these monitors apart, made one-out-of-two to have the one I now have. I so far haven't found any support for these monitors, other than buy broken ones off ebay for parts, and taking my chances. I'm afraid since I didn't buy one new, I have no idea of any warranty terms, or even where service is available. And when you follow any link to MAG you find they've been bought by another company. Don't remember the name offhand. Sorry I don't have any better news for you at this time. And I'm leaving for a short vacation this eve, I may check in here from time to time when I get the chance. If you don't hear any more from me in the meantime, just want you to know I'm not ignoring you.

tcvolcomskater · 01-18-2005, 07:17 PM

Thank you so much...cant express to you how much i appreciate it...a simple resolution change perfected the image...i just dont know why i didnt think of it before netherless It is great now and i thank you for your time...if you have any problems i come to know about i will indefinately return the favor..

batty_professor · 01-19-2005, 02:09 PM

I'm happy to hear that's all it was. And thanks for the feedback, perhaps it will be helpful to others sometime. It's good learning for me too, as I now know I can associate that complaint with settings.

agentmulder · 01-21-2005, 03:27 AM

Hi everybody! I have the same problem with my MAG (796 PF2). It is a CRT 17'' monitor. Changing resolution did not help, changing refresh rate did not help either. Could anybody help me with this? Thank you in andvance!!!

batty_professor · 01-21-2005, 06:56 PM

Hi, and welcome to TSF. While it's preferred to start your own thread, here you are, so here goes. Since you have a CRT, it's not going to have an identical error to the LCD previously discussed. What I need from you is a better description of the problem you see. So describe the image as best you can, and indicate also if there is any "pattern" to the distortion. I'll try to help as best I can.

tcvolcomskater · 01-23-2005, 05:57 PM

Are you sure that you tried all resolutions? I had to try a few different ones before it fixed the problem....it is mostly because of the great size of our monitors that large resolutions look fuzzy and the smallest one will probably fix it....just please verify that you have tried them all.

01-17-2005, 09:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
tcvolcomskater Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 36 OS: Windows XP Home Edition	MAG Monitor Display Problem My MAG monitor has a giant blotch of distorted image in the lower right hand corner. I know it is the monitor because. when i press print screen and paste again this does not show up in the picture. I am not aware of any physical damage to the monitor . any suggestions? I would list my computer specs here but it isnt necessary hmmmm...i could just list em just to show off...nah Just please help me out if there is a solution... thanks.

01-17-2005, 10:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,608 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	I take it you're talking about a patch of off-color somewhere on the screen. This is sometimes an internal problem with the monitor, but more likely caused by things outside the monitor contaminating it with a magnetic field, speakers, regardless of size can cause this, as well as anything magnetic that gets too close. And the effect can remain after the magnetic source is moved away, until the monitor gets a cold start. The cold start will clear the problem in most monitors, if not find the button, or combination thereof that energises the "degausser". The degausser is a device within the monitor that neutralizes such magnetism. __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458

01-18-2005, 05:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
tcvolcomskater Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 36 OS: Windows XP Home Edition	like i said it is a distorted image....it has nothing to do with color....the colors are fine...There are thin white lines creating a rectangle in that area of the screen This is kind of what it looks like, not quite but it is just to give you an idea...its not that great really... Also I tried moving the speakers nothing...thx anyway tho.... also this monitor does not have a deguasser it is LCD Last edited by tcvolcomskater; 01-18-2005 at 04:28 AM.

01-18-2005, 11:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,608 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	Now I understand more. That appears to be a problem with the TFT panel. Is this a 1765 by chance? __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458

01-18-2005, 05:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,608 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	Before we will know for certain where the problem lies, we'll need to do a litttle homework. Can you change the resolution/ refresh rate in XP, and if so does it have any effect? The other possibility could relate to your video card perhaps. Can you connect a different monitor to your computer? or this monitor to another comp? I have a 1765, which relates to why I asked, I run linux, manual configuration to 60Hz refresh at 1280 X 1024 res. It's quite happy with that. If I try higher refresh at that res. I get the VGA mode not supported message box. Usually with no other display, but sometimes with a very distorted display. I've had a couple of these monitors apart, made one-out-of-two to have the one I now have. I so far haven't found any support for these monitors, other than buy broken ones off ebay for parts, and taking my chances. I'm afraid since I didn't buy one new, I have no idea of any warranty terms, or even where service is available. And when you follow any link to MAG you find they've been bought by another company. Don't remember the name offhand. Sorry I don't have any better news for you at this time. And I'm leaving for a short vacation this eve, I may check in here from time to time when I get the chance. If you don't hear any more from me in the meantime, just want you to know I'm not ignoring you. __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458

01-18-2005, 12:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
tcvolcomskater Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 36 OS: Windows XP Home Edition	Model Number is 780....Any more info about the TFT thing...i really know nothing about hardware.....im much better with the system so thx for your patience thus far

01-18-2005, 07:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
tcvolcomskater Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 36 OS: Windows XP Home Edition	Thank you so much...cant express to you how much i appreciate it...a simple resolution change perfected the image...i just dont know why i didnt think of it before netherless It is great now and i thank you for your time...if you have any problems i come to know about i will indefinately return the favor..

01-19-2005, 02:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,608 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	The vacationing Professor checks in from Thomasville I'm happy to hear that's all it was. And thanks for the feedback, perhaps it will be helpful to others sometime. It's good learning for me too, as I now know I can associate that complaint with settings. __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458

01-21-2005, 03:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
agentmulder Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1 OS: XP Pro	Same MAG problem Hi everybody! I have the same problem with my MAG (796 PF2). It is a CRT 17'' monitor. Changing resolution did not help, changing refresh rate did not help either. Could anybody help me with this? Thank you in andvance!!! Last edited by agentmulder; 01-21-2005 at 03:29 AM. Reason: Adding info

01-21-2005, 06:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,608 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	Hi, and welcome to TSF. While it's preferred to start your own thread, here you are, so here goes. Since you have a CRT, it's not going to have an identical error to the LCD previously discussed. What I need from you is a better description of the problem you see. So describe the image as best you can, and indicate also if there is any "pattern" to the distortion. I'll try to help as best I can. __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458

01-23-2005, 05:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
tcvolcomskater Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 36 OS: Windows XP Home Edition	Are you sure that you tried all resolutions? I had to try a few different ones before it fixed the problem....it is mostly because of the great size of our monitors that large resolutions look fuzzy and the smallest one will probably fix it....just please verify that you have tried them all.