Commodore 1802 User Manual
COMMODORE 1802
COLOR
MONITOR
USER'S GUIDE
Warning:
This product
includes
critical
mechanical
and electrical
parts which are essential for X radiation safety. For continued safety
replace critical components indicated in the service manual only with exact replacement parts given in the parts list. Operating high voltage for
this product is 24Kv at minimum brightess. Refer to service manual for
measurement procedures and proper service adjustments.
USER'S GUIDE STATEMENT
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy. If it is
not properly installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, this equipment may interfere with radio and
television reception. This machine has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance
with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which
are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. If you suspect interference, you can
test this equipment by turning it off and on. If you determine that
there is interference with radio or television reception, try one or
more of the following measures to correct it:
• reorient the receiving antenna
• move the computer and this monitor away from the receiver that is
picking up interference
• change the relative positions of the computer equipment and the
receiver
• plug the computer and this monitor into a different outlet so that
the computer and the receiver are on different branch circuits.
If necessary, consult your Commodore dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for additional suggestions. You may also
wish to consult the following booklet, which was prepared by the
Federal Communications Commission: How to Identify and Resolve
Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402, Stock
No. 004-000-00345-4.
WARNING
THERE IS DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGE PRESENT IN THIS
MONITOR.
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO MOISTURE. SUCH EXPOSURE COULD CAUSE FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.
If you have technical problems with your Commodore 1802 monitor,
unplug the set and call your dealer or service technician.
Copyright © 1986 by Commodore Electronics, Ltd.
All rights reserved.
Commodore 64® is a registered trademark of Commodore Electronics, Ltd.
Commodore 1802'" is a trademark of Commodore Electronics, Ltd.
Commodore 64C™ is a trademark of Commodore Electronics, Ltd.
Commodore Plus/4'" is a trademark of Commodore Electronics, Ltd.
Commodore 16'" is a trademark of Commodore Electronics, Ltd.
Commodore 128™ is a trademark of Commodore Electronics, Ltd.
INTRODUCING YOUR MONITOR
The Commodore 1802 monitor is capable of three different operating
modes: composite (NTSC standard); separated luma and chroma;
and monochrome. The 1802 has a 13-inch screen (diagonally measured) that has both 40-column full color and monochrome display
capability. With the flick of a switch, you can use the 1802 for fullcolor video display or as a single-color monochrome monitor appro-
priate for a home business computer. The 1802 can be used with the
Commodore 64, Commodore 64C, Commodore 128, Commodore
Plus/4, and Commodore 16 computers. You can also use the 1802 to
get a sharp, bright picture for your VCR or a television tuner.
Recommended Operating Mode by Computer Model
OPERATING SEPARATED
MODE: COMPOSITE LUMA/CHROMA MONOCHROME
C-64 X (Spin) X (Spin)
64C X
PLUS/4 X
C-16
X
C-128
X
X
VCR or TV TUNER X
X—Recommended operating mode
Please read this brief manual carefully before you try to use your
monitor. The manual shows you how to connect the monitor and use
the operating modes correctly. It also explains how to use the picture
control knobs, which are like the control knobs on a color TV. Be sure
to take note of the warnings in this manual, and do NOT remove the
back cover or otherwise attempt to service this monitor for safety
reasons. If you have problems with your monitor that are not covered
in this manual, see your Commodore dealer or a qualified technician.
Attention
II est du voltage dangereusement haut a ce moniteur. N'exposezpas cet equipement a la moiteur. L'exposition peut causer
les incendies ou Ie shock electrique.
CONNECTING THE MONITOR TO A COMPUTER
There are six sockets on the rear panel of the 1802 monitor which
accommodate the three types of connections needed for each operating mode (composite, separated chroma/luma and monochrome).
The operating mode is determined by the position of a switch on the
front of the monitor (the VIDEO MODE switch), but the connection
cable from your computer to the monitor must be plugged in to the
proper sockets for the mode you select to work.
The cable that comes with your monitor is an eight-pjn cable designed for connecting a separate chroma/luma display."'Eight-pin'
refers to the number of metal 'pins' on the inside of the larger round
end of the cable. This cable also has three different colored RCAtype phono plugs on the other end. These plugs are color-coded for
the correct sockets they plug into.
If you intend to connect either composite or monochrome, you will
need a different cable. Composite mode, which can be used to
display the picture from a television tuner or VCR, needs a cable with
only two phono plugs to connect, or you can use multi-purpose male
phono patch cables. To connect monochrome properly, you may
also need a specialized cable, with a phono plug and an end that
matches the computer's video output port. For example, the Commodore 128 would use a cable with a nine-pin male DB-9 connector.
These cables are available at computer and television dealers.
Before you connect the cable, turn off the power to both your computer and the monitor.
The monitor connection cable has three different-colored plugs on
one end and a larger rounded end (DIN connector).
The large rounded end of the cable is plugged into the VIDEO port in
the rear of your computer. (See your computer user's manual if you
don't know where this port is located.) You will be plugging the phono
plugs on the other end of this cable into three of the jacks on the rear
panel of the monitor. Which jacks you insert the plugs into depends
on the operating mode in which you plan to use the monitor. The rear
panel of the monitor looks like this:
VIDEO AUDIO I
/ MONOCHROME \
LUMA CHROMA
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