Cm or catalyst Crew, please read concerning hz rate change

easyrider · Nov 8, 2003, 02:07 AM

Just a concern of mine. I'm not in any way blameing the drivers for the monitor issues going bad, but I do wanna note this. Today, just now I decided to start up Call of Duty, and I decided to check my visual settings, and found out they were at high, and not actaully extra.
Well I saw some wierd flicker effect when I hit apply, wich I thought was weird, so I decided to keep an eye on the monitor itself, and it's hz rateing.
Well when I went into the game, I noticed that my H (horizontal), was at 91, and my V (vertical) was still at 85 like it should be. When I exit out of the game, both go back to 85 again.
I guess I have a question or two.
1: Is this normal for this to change the hz rateing like that, especially since I have refresh locked at 85hz under monitors?
2: Will this ruin my monitor?
All in all, I guess it basically boils down to, is this an issue or is this normal, simply put. If this is an issue/concern, then I will mention it so you can all look into it, if not and this is normal, I will not worry about it.
On a normal basis, I run 85hz in games, this is why I was asking, and yes I DO check my monitor quite often when something looks odd or the hz looks weird. Alot of times it's still 85hz, just my eyes for some reason are more sensitive that day is all I guess.

Thanks for any info

BWX · Nov 8, 2003, 02:40 AM

I have a KDS XF70- your monitor comes with a three year warranty, it also will self protect if the rated frequency for it's current resolution is exceeded. I wouldn't worry a bit.

What resolution are you running it at anyway? That matters and you didn't say.

Your monitor is capable of running 1600 x 1200 @ 75 hz.

http://www.kdscanada.ca/2003/warranty.htm

Do you have these drivers installed - by following the directions and installing the profile? Just wondering.

http://www.kdsusa.com/download/downloads.asp#xf

**added info

Size: 19 inch (18.0" viewable) Diagonal
Screen: Anti-Reflection, Tinted Screen, Black Matrix, DynaFlat Screen
Dot pitch: 0.20mm (Hor) 0.25mm (Ver)

Video
Signal Connector: 15-pin D-Sub. (Analog RGB)
Bandwidth: 202.5 MHz

Synchronization
Frequency: 30 ~ 98KHz(horizontal) 50 ~ 160Hz(vertical)

Raster Specifications
Maximum Resolution: 1600 x 1200 @ 75Hz

Electrical
Voltage: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, Auto Switching
Power supply: 110-Watts Maximum

Physical
Dimensions(Monitor): 17.6"(W) x 18.1"(D) x 18.8"(H) / 446mm(W) x 460mm(D) x 475mm(H)
Dimensions(Box): 21.4"(W) x 22.0"(D) x 23.0"(H) / 544mm(W) x 559mm(D) x 584mm(H)
Weight: Gross: 55.0 lbs. / 25 Kg. , Net: 47.5 lbs. / 21.6 Kg.

Features
General: Extreme Flat Screen, On-Screen Digital Controls, Plug & Play (VESA DDC 2B), Tilt & Swivel Base, PC & Mac* Compatible
Regulatory Approvals: UL, cUL, DHHS, TUV/GS, FCC Class B, MPR II, CE, Energy Star
Warranty: 3 Year Limited Parts & Labor, KDS Advanced Replacement Express Service

easyrider · Nov 8, 2003, 03:15 AM

Yep, got all that right, and I'm running at 1280x960, since 1600x1200 only does 75hz

, I 1280x1024 isn't standard 4:3 ratio, I tend to not like it in some things, it looks egg shaped.
Only cost me $183, so it was cheap enuff, for a 19", had it like a year now, and it's beena good monitor, so I can't complain.

One of these days I'll get around to getting a really nice monitor, but moneys tight right now so this one will have ta do.

BWX · Nov 8, 2003, 04:23 AM

I love mine- It's got better Image quality than many more expensive ones I've seen. I t has a nice anti glare screen built in and very nice color and focus.. If KDS built one that could run 1600 x 1200 at 85 Hz I'd buy it in a second. I think I'm holding out for a nice Viewsonic now.. Any Flat screen CRT/ 1600 x 1200 @ 85hz /w good IQ is my next monitor..

I think you have nothing to worry about with that problem you saw- It's under warranty, and the monitor will protect itself. What you described isn't even out of spec.

**edit**

I'm sure if they see anything wrong, Cat team or Cat maker will surely post here and let you know..

easyrider · Nov 8, 2003, 04:29 AM

Ok kewl, was jsut concerned as I said

......yeah for as cheap as this was it's a REALLY nice monitor. Stand well agaisnt the other high dollar monitors, jsut doesn't do 1600x1200@85hz like i'de like, but 1280x960 is good for now.
I to am thinking about a nice veiwsonic, possibly the p90 version, does like 1600x1200@85hz

Nov 8, 2003, 02:07 AM	#1
easyrider DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 156 Rep Power: 0	Cm or catalyst Crew, please read concerning hz rate change Just a concern of mine. I'm not in any way blameing the drivers for the monitor issues going bad, but I do wanna note this. Today, just now I decided to start up Call of Duty, and I decided to check my visual settings, and found out they were at high, and not actaully extra. Well I saw some wierd flicker effect when I hit apply, wich I thought was weird, so I decided to keep an eye on the monitor itself, and it's hz rateing. Well when I went into the game, I noticed that my H (horizontal), was at 91, and my V (vertical) was still at 85 like it should be. When I exit out of the game, both go back to 85 again. I guess I have a question or two. 1: Is this normal for this to change the hz rateing like that, especially since I have refresh locked at 85hz under monitors? 2: Will this ruin my monitor? All in all, I guess it basically boils down to, is this an issue or is this normal, simply put. If this is an issue/concern, then I will mention it so you can all look into it, if not and this is normal, I will not worry about it. On a normal basis, I run 85hz in games, this is why I was asking, and yes I DO check my monitor quite often when something looks odd or the hz looks weird. Alot of times it's still 85hz, just my eyes for some reason are more sensitive that day is all I guess. Thanks for any info __________________ P4 3.0 Prescott Corsair 2x512 mem (1 gig) BFG 7800gs oc default 400/1250, to 480/1450

Nov 8, 2003, 02:40 AM	#2
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	I have a KDS XF70- your monitor comes with a three year warranty, it also will self protect if the rated frequency for it's current resolution is exceeded. I wouldn't worry a bit. What resolution are you running it at anyway? That matters and you didn't say. Your monitor is capable of running 1600 x 1200 @ 75 hz. http://www.kdscanada.ca/2003/warranty.htm Do you have these drivers installed - by following the directions and installing the profile? Just wondering. http://www.kdsusa.com/download/downloads.asp#xf *added info Size: 19 inch (18.0" viewable) Diagonal Screen: Anti-Reflection, Tinted Screen, Black Matrix, DynaFlat Screen Dot pitch: 0.20mm (Hor) 0.25mm (Ver) Video Signal Connector: 15-pin D-Sub. (Analog RGB) Bandwidth: 202.5 MHz Synchronization Frequency: 30 ~ 98KHz(horizontal) 50 ~ 160Hz(vertical) Raster Specifications Maximum Resolution: 1600 x 1200 @ 75Hz Electrical Voltage: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, Auto Switching Power supply: 110-Watts Maximum Physical Dimensions(Monitor): 17.6"(W) x 18.1"(D) x 18.8"(H) / 446mm(W) x 460mm(D) x 475mm(H) Dimensions(Box): 21.4"(W) x 22.0"(D) x 23.0"(H) / 544mm(W) x 559mm(D) x 584mm(H) Weight: Gross: 55.0 lbs. / 25 Kg. , Net: 47.5 lbs. / 21.6 Kg. Features General: Extreme Flat Screen, On-Screen Digital Controls, Plug & Play (VESA DDC 2B), Tilt & Swivel Base, PC & Mac Compatible Regulatory Approvals: UL, cUL, DHHS, TUV/GS, FCC Class B, MPR II, CE, Energy Star Warranty: 3 Year Limited Parts & Labor, KDS Advanced Replacement Express Service __________________ Last edited by BWX; Nov 8, 2003 at 02:55 AM.

Nov 8, 2003, 03:15 AM	Thread Starter #3
easyrider DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 156 Rep Power: 0	Yep, got all that right, and I'm running at 1280x960, since 1600x1200 only does 75hz , I 1280x1024 isn't standard 4:3 ratio, I tend to not like it in some things, it looks egg shaped. Only cost me $183, so it was cheap enuff, for a 19", had it like a year now, and it's beena good monitor, so I can't complain. One of these days I'll get around to getting a really nice monitor, but moneys tight right now so this one will have ta do. __________________ P4 3.0 Prescott Corsair 2x512 mem (1 gig) BFG 7800gs oc default 400/1250, to 480/1450

Nov 8, 2003, 04:23 AM	#4
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	I love mine- It's got better Image quality than many more expensive ones I've seen. I t has a nice anti glare screen built in and very nice color and focus.. If KDS built one that could run 1600 x 1200 at 85 Hz I'd buy it in a second. I think I'm holding out for a nice Viewsonic now.. Any Flat screen CRT/ 1600 x 1200 @ 85hz /w good IQ is my next monitor.. I think you have nothing to worry about with that problem you saw- It's under warranty, and the monitor will protect itself. What you described isn't even out of spec. edit I'm sure if they see anything wrong, Cat team or Cat maker will surely post here and let you know.. __________________ Last edited by BWX; Nov 8, 2003 at 04:29 AM.

Nov 8, 2003, 04:29 AM	Thread Starter #5
easyrider DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 156 Rep Power: 0	Ok kewl, was jsut concerned as I said ......yeah for as cheap as this was it's a REALLY nice monitor. Stand well agaisnt the other high dollar monitors, jsut doesn't do 1600x1200@85hz like i'de like, but 1280x960 is good for now. I to am thinking about a nice veiwsonic, possibly the p90 version, does like 1600x1200@85hz __________________ P4 3.0 Prescott Corsair 2x512 mem (1 gig) BFG 7800gs oc default 400/1250, to 480/1450