>> In article Lry@news.cso.uiuc.edu, rg9538@ehsn2.cen.uiuc.edu (Ronald E Garnett) writes:
>> >The problem is with my Nanao 9070U monitor. It usually has a fairly crisp display,
>> >but lately I've noticed quite a bit of flicker and wavering of the screen. At first
>> >I though that the monitor was going to monitor heaven, but then I thought to measure
>> >the input power levels.
>> >
>> >What I discovered is that the input power to my apartment varies between around 112 V
>> >and 120V, depending on what other people have turned on, refrigerators, etc. This
>> >is normal, but the Nanao problem follows the voltage. When the voltage drops much below120 V, the flicering starts. Around 112 it gets really annoying, as the screen is wavering as much as an1/8 of an inch. For a $1000 monitor, this is quite distur> bing!
>>
>> I've had a similar problem with my monitor (Mitsubishi Diamond Pro
>> 17). The screen bobs up and down occasionally about 1/16 inch and I
>> don't know what causes it. It could well be the same problem you're
>> seeing. If it is the incoming voltage that causes it, I suppose a UPS
>> could be one solution, but I sure don't want to have to buy one. Is
>> there a cheaper alternative?
>>
>>
> Do you guys live near a radio station, a transmission communication
>towar, or a place with a lot of sattilite dishes???
Nope. I don't. I live near a bunch of cornfields and a lot of bars!
(College area)
> The power fluctuation really should not affect the monitor performances
>because I think the monitor it self should take care of that problem.
>Secondly, the frequency at which the power is operating at 60Hz should not
>affect you monitor because the monitor tube is firing electron at a much
>higher rate than your power frequency.
### But the fluctuations I am seeing are not high frequency fluctuations,
but more like 60 Hz fluctuations. In other words, the intenisty flickers at
a rate which is roughly 60 hertz, and the screen wavers at the same rate.
The Power fluctuations are smooth not erratic as one would expect if the
cause was a strong high frequency component. I have not put a scope to the
power, but since the problem is directly correlated with the power fluctuations,I don't see how it could be NOT related.
> However if there is a strong signal nearby such as a radio station
>or microwave transmission towar or even a tv or video transimission
>dish would conceivably interrupt your video signal because the power line
>is able to pick it up quite easily. (The power line is nothing but a huge
I'll agree with you that electromagnetic interference can be a serious problem.
But I don't think it's the problem here. If I find out differntly when I
get a chance to scope the thing, then I'll repost!