Datalux question

**ddt** · 09-25-2002, 02:18 AM

Well I guess it's not a datalux question but rather datalux related.

After getting off the phone today I found out that my LMV10R needs a 5 volt signal off the VGA not a 3.3. I was running the screen off of my laptop trying to get other things sorted out.. anyways my question.

Do most newer motherboards/video cards utilize a 3.3 or a 5 volt signal? I've read a lot about problems with compatibility because of voltages and am wondering if I am even going to get it to work in the car.

Oh... if I am running 3.3 volts and need 5 .. what should I do to rectify the situation?

BTW I'm waiting on a PSU right now and cannot test my current motherboard. So getting out the multimeter is not an option. I jst want to be prepared.

**SuperMatty** · 09-25-2002, 06:33 PM

What exact problem are you having? I remember hearing this same line of bull**** from Datalux almost a year ago and I remember how I fixed it. If you are trying to use an extension cable with your Datalux LMV10R and it's not working, then you will need to either get a new Datalux LMV10R2, or get a vga amplifier which Belkin manufactures. It runs off of 9V though which isn't very convenient for a car. Additionally, if the screen won't power up at ALL, the vga amplifier would solve that problem too.

**ddt** · 09-25-2002, 11:15 PM

Well the problem I'm having is not due to an extention cable. I am using the exact cable it came with. I was told the unit worked perfectly when it left. IT was packaged MORE than adequatley...so I'm not saying it wasn't damaged... but it is unlikley.

I guess I'll try and get an amplifier and try that out. How much do those things run? I don't want to have to purchase one if I don't need to...

**SuperMatty** · 09-25-2002, 11:20 PM

I'm fairly certain it will fix your problem. Try your monitor on a couple other video cards...like old ones like cirrus logic and stuff

**ddt** · 09-26-2002, 12:54 AM

will do.. thanks for the reply.

Hey back to one of my original questions. Id it the older or the newer VGA cards that operate off of 5 volts?

**SuperMatty** · 09-26-2002, 07:37 AM

Older

**ddt** · 09-26-2002, 08:15 PM

I am having no luck finding a VGA amplifier that isn't 10 times the amplifier I need. I can't even find a belkin VGA amplifier at compusa or Best Buy... do you mind telling me where you got yours?

or... if I just got say maybe a S3 SAVAGE4 like you mentioned in another post would that do it? Like I said I'm NOT running any sort of extention cable here... just the factory supplied cables as everything is mounted under the passenger seat.

**SuperMatty** · 09-26-2002, 09:20 PM

Well...let me think...

I got mine from Harmony Computers via pricewatch.com

Here is the info:

1 * 999183 (Belkin)(Belkin OmniView™ Monitor Extender F1D088 ) = $39.00

If you search for F1D088 you could probably find it fairly easily.

**ddt** · 09-26-2002, 09:40 PM

monitor extender... I see.... VGA Amplifier turned out a bunch of presentation style devices upwards of $150 (to $450) I was really hoping I didn't have to shell out the cash for one of those.. but thank you again. And what if I had an old video card? Would that benifit me @ all. Say if I used it in lieu of the "monitor extender?"

Or would I be screwing myself as far as graphics and video playback?