Wells Gardner D9400 27"
and 33" Frequently Asked Questions

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Wells Gardner Arcade Monitor
1. Do I need any special transformer or adapter to power my D9400?
A: No. The D9400 plugs directly into an ordinary wall socket, just like any other PC monitor.
2. Do I need any special adapter to plug my D9400 into my PC?
A: No. The D9400 plugs directly into your PC's video card, just like any other PC monitor.
3. Do I need to use scanlines with the D9400?
A: No. The D9400 is a true arcade monitor and has natural scanlines; no software scanlines are necessary.
4. Do I have to do anything extra to run Windows on the D9400?
A: No. The D9400 can run Windows just like any other PC monitor.
5. Can the D9400 display 32bit color?
A: Yes. The D9400 can handle 256-32bit color.
6. Can I play PC games or watch DVD movies on my D9400?
A: Yes. Games look great, movies look awesome.
7. How do I get my D9400 to run in EGA or CGA mode?
A: The D9400 features a change over adapter to allow for strict CGA or EGA input.
8. How big is the 27" D9400?
A: 24" wide, 22" tall, 20" deep. Display size is 28.5", 27" viewable.
9. Can I get 15.75kHz and 25kHz frequencies if the D9400 is connected to my PC's video card?
A: Yes!!! That's what makes this monitor so cool and groovy. You can play Pac-Man at 15.75Khz and then 720 Degrees at 25 Khz.
10. Do I need an ArcadeVGA to run MAME on the D9400?
A: No. You can run MAME on the D9400 using any VGA video card, however
ArcadeVGA will allow you to play games at
262 lines (240 active + 22 blanking) x 60 Hz = 15.7 kHz
525 lines (480 active + 45 blanking) x 60 Hz = 31.5 kHz
AdvanceMAME (on a supported card) will allow you to play games at
256 lines (224 active + 32 blanking) x 60 Hz = 15.25 kHz
274 lines (240 active + 34 blanking) x 60 Hz = 16.25 kHz
438 lines (384 active + 54 blanking) x 60 Hz = 26.0 kHz
548 lines (480 active + 68 blanking) x 60 Hz = 32 kHz
and Windows MAME on an ordinary VGA setup will allow you to play games at
525 lines (480 active + 45 blanking) x 60 Hz = 31.5 kHz
Specifications
CRT size (diagonal measure):
27" or 33"
Phosphor type: P22
Color Temperature: 85000K +/- 500oK
Dot trio spacing: 0.83 mm
Input Signals
Input connector: CGA/EGA: 0.156 center header VGA: 15 pin D-sub high density male
Video input impedance:, CGA/EGA: 4.7K Ohm, VGA: 75 Ohm
Video level: CGA/EGA: 2.2 Vp-p, VGA 0.7 Vp-p
Video type: RGB analog
Sync type: TTL sync; separate or composite, negative or positive
Sync input impedance: 2.2K Ohm (H sync and V sync)
Horizontal sync frequency: 15.75 to 31.5 Khz
Vertical sync frequency: 45 to 90 Hz
Light Output
60 Ft-L min. (center block)
Geometry
Horizontal linearity: +/- 7%
Vertical linearity: +/- 5%
Picture size regulation: +/- 2%
Geometric distortion: +/- 2% max
Power Input
Input voltage: 90-264 VAC, 50-60 HZ;
No isolation transformer required
Maximum power: 150 watts
Resolution
Graphics modes: CGA: 640 X 200
EGA: 640 X 400
VGA: 640 X 480 or 800 X 600
Video bandwidth: 25 MHz
User Controls
PC bus remote controls: brightness, contrast, horizontal size, horizontal position, vertical size, vertical position, pin cushion, trapezoid, color temperature, factory setup recall
Internal controls: Sub-brightness, focus, G2 (screen), raster tilt, HV adjust
Miscellaneous
Operating temperature: 0 to 55 degree C
Agency compliance: UL6500, CSA, CB (IEC65), DHHS, CE
Push button control board
On-screen display
Wells-Gardner Warranty: 1 year