Blurry Monitor

[Steve Z]

I just bought a used CTX 15" monitor. When the the contast and brightness setting are set at a normal level, the smaller letters on the screen, like in the tool bar and windows icons, are somewhat blurry. The only way I can correct this problem is to lower the contrast and brightness controls in order to get everything in focus. The problem seems to get worse the longer the monitor is on. I keep having to lower the contrast and brightness controls. It gets to the point where the contrast and brightness controls are set so low that the screen is almost black. I've tried the monitor on three different computers, but it always has the same problem. Does this sound like an internal problem with the monitor?

Thanks, Steve

[Ghost_Hacker]

Yes, it does. The only way to be sure (short of taking it in to be serviced) is to plugin another monitor.

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[tjaymadison]

Short answer -- yes. Used is used, I'm afraid. Caveat emptor, and all that.

15 inchers have been around a long time, although CTX is a decent brand.
If they'll let you exchange it, I'd go that route.
Probably too expensive to repair, unless you can find a flat-rate shop.

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[Randy_tx]

The difference between new and used 15" monitors has really become small...If you paid as much as $90 for it....I would try to return it and run down to Best Buy & take a look at what $125 will get you http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

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[hiredgoonz]

Does the monitor cable have ferrite filters on it? The reason I ask is that I had a similar problem w/a monitor that had a removable cable that didn't have the ferrites...once I got a new cable it fixed the problem...the cable should have a plastic cylinder at each end...if it doesn't, you might want to try to find one that does...

Although if the cable is permanently attached, it won't much matter...

[Bill Russell]

Your monitor is most likely suffering from a problem known as "misconvergence". Due to it's size/age/value it's not worth fixing.