Spec for Vision Console

Does anyone have a spec for the Vision console?  I found the manual in the ETC downloads section, but alas it doesn't hint at channel capacity, cue capacity, etc.  A theater company I work with is considering buying a used one, and I'm trying to figure out if it will meet their needs.

 

Thanks,

Josh 

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  • Josh,

     

    I couldn't find a spec sheet right away but I do have some info for you.

    Channels: 100

    Cues: 200

    DD 3.5" disk drive

    Options included:

    DMX Out

    D192 Out

    AMX Out

    96 or 192 0-10vdc Analog outs

    32, 64, or 96 Analog inputs

    This console also uses a monochrome composite video signal or an optional RGB monitor.  These are getting difficult to find.

    If you get me the serial number I can look up how it was origianally built.

    Thanks!

    David



    [edited by: dnorth at 5:05 PM (GMT -6) on Fri, Mar 07 2008]
  • David,

    Have no idea if replying to this thread is like the proverbial tree falling in the wilderness & no one's there... Anyway...

    I still have a Vision I run for small school projects & the like.  She doesn't get a lot of use, but when called upon, she has been a very good asset.  I have the old composite video monochrome monitor.  It has been an old reliable for many years, but if could somehow upgrade a little & keep the mono as a backup, I'd be happier.

    A colleague recently replaced the CRT color monitor from an Express 24/48 we use with a flat screen.  I'm guessing it's all VGA.  I'm going to guess further that I CAN'T use that monitor with my Vision.  It has a DE-15M connector & the Vision has the DE-9F.  I can't just get an adapter, can I?  There are DE-9M to DE-15F adapters out there, but I doubt it's that easy.

    Another way to ask this: what is the video signal out of the Vision?  VGA?  EGA?  All the way back to CGA???

    I'm slowly climbing a learning curve here, but think I'm asking the right question.

    As an aside, my mother-in-law -- God rest her soul -- left us an old Tandy 1000 machine that had a color monitor with the composite video connection.  It comes from the same era as the Vision & I'd bet that monitor could work, but for the life of me I can't find it!

     



    [edited by: VT Fitz at 2:19 PM (GMT -6) on Mon, Nov 22 2010]
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  • David,

    Have no idea if replying to this thread is like the proverbial tree falling in the wilderness & no one's there... Anyway...

    I still have a Vision I run for small school projects & the like.  She doesn't get a lot of use, but when called upon, she has been a very good asset.  I have the old composite video monochrome monitor.  It has been an old reliable for many years, but if could somehow upgrade a little & keep the mono as a backup, I'd be happier.

    A colleague recently replaced the CRT color monitor from an Express 24/48 we use with a flat screen.  I'm guessing it's all VGA.  I'm going to guess further that I CAN'T use that monitor with my Vision.  It has a DE-15M connector & the Vision has the DE-9F.  I can't just get an adapter, can I?  There are DE-9M to DE-15F adapters out there, but I doubt it's that easy.

    Another way to ask this: what is the video signal out of the Vision?  VGA?  EGA?  All the way back to CGA???

    I'm slowly climbing a learning curve here, but think I'm asking the right question.

    As an aside, my mother-in-law -- God rest her soul -- left us an old Tandy 1000 machine that had a color monitor with the composite video connection.  It comes from the same era as the Vision & I'd bet that monitor could work, but for the life of me I can't find it!

     



    [edited by: VT Fitz at 2:19 PM (GMT -6) on Mon, Nov 22 2010]
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    When looking for a monitor for the Expression (1) or MicroVision family of consoles you will be looking for a CGA monitor, which is an older video format that is not compatible with the current video formats (VGA_ or (SVGA). These consoles cannot be upgraded to the new video format, so you will either need to find an old CGA monitor, or a CGA to VGA converter, or if you have certain NEC monitors (see below) you can order an HD15 to DB9 adapter cable PN: 4000B7026. Below are the specs for the video outputs:

    Format

    Connector

    Refresh Rate

    CGA/Digital RGB

    DB-9

    54.5 Hz Vertical, 18.36 KHz Horizontal

    CGA/Digital RGB

    DB-9

    64.5 Hz Vertical, 16.0 KHz Horizontal

    TTL Monochrome

    DB-9

    Composite Monochrome

    BNC

    Format Refresh Rate Connector
    CGA/Digital RGB 54.5 hz Vertical 18.36 Khz Horizontal 9Pin DB-9CGA/Digital
    RGB 54.5 hz Vertical 16.0 Khz Horizontal 9Pin DB-9 (MVSN, MVFX)
    TTL Monochrome 9Pin DB-9
    Composite Monochrome BNC
     

    DB9

    HD15

    Signal

    1

    1

    Common (AC Ground)

    2

    2

    Common

    3

    3

    Red

    4

    13

    Green

    5

    14

    Blue

    6

    5

    Intensity

    7

    15

    N/C

    8

    12

    Horizontal Sync

    9

    10

    Vertical Sync

     See this at: http://community.etcconnect.com/wikis/products/knowledgebase-cga-monitors.aspx

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