VR3 screen problem...

Padowan · 2nd August 2005, 12:20

My VR3 has developed a dead row of pixels across the centre of the display, I can still read all the salient information, but wonder if whatever's gone wrong, might cause more rows to die, meaning I may lose important info (I carry tables so it'll only be an inconvenience, before I get flamed!)

So if DeltaP tell me that I should have the screen replaced, should I go for the colour screen upgrade, or is it not worth it? And another question, do you need the backlight on all the time in order to read the colour display?

Thanks for any info

Simon

***Beanie*** · 2nd August 2005, 12:53

oo shiney

back light on is required

they do flash prety colours at you when you er **** up

just find a cheap source of lith cells and you'll be fine

Nad · 2nd August 2005, 13:20

Quote: (Originally Posted by Padowan)

My VR3 has developed a dead row of pixels across the centre of the display, I can still read all the salient information, but wonder if whatever's gone wrong, might cause more rows to die, meaning I may lose important info (I carry tables so it'll only be an inconvenience, before I get flamed!)

So if DeltaP tell me that I should have the screen replaced, should I go for the colour screen upgrade, or is it not worth it? And another question, do you need the backlight on all the time in order to read the colour display?

Thanks for any info

Simon

Colour screen is nice and clear but if I were to choose once more time, I think I will get the b/w: no light, more battery life and, last but not least, more money in my pocket.

Nad

Padowan · 2nd August 2005, 13:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by Nad)

Colour screen is nice and clear but if I were to choose once more time, I think I will get the b/w: no light, more battery life and, last but not least, more money in my pocket.

Nad

I guess that will come down to how much they'll charge me for a replacement B&W screen vs the cost of a colour one - I've heard the colour upgrade is £200?

Pierre Farrugia · 2nd August 2005, 13:57

Last week I dived with a buddy with colour screen and did not like it, as you have to switch on the light everytime to read it! On mine I just give it a glance and see everything. At the end it is just preference and battery price

Padowan · 2nd August 2005, 14:05

Just had a reply from DeltaP, and it's gonna cost £45 for a replacement B&W screen, or £198.56 for a v3 software upgrade (required for colour compatibility) and a colour screen.

Is a colour screen worth £150 to me.....

.....no I don't think so.

Nad · 2nd August 2005, 14:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by Padowan)

I guess that will come down to how much they'll charge me for a replacement B&W screen vs the cost of a colour one - I've heard the colour upgrade is £200?

Yep, if my memory don't play strange tricks.

Then you however have multiple light options: always on, just with a button pressure...

Nad

Padowan · 2nd August 2005, 14:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by Nad)

Yep, if my memory don't play strange tricks.

Then you however have multiple light options: always on, just with a button pressure...

Nad

I have the multiple light on/off options with my B&W screen:
On = On
DOn = On when in dive mode
Dtm = on for 10 seconds on a button press
Off = Off
..and when in a light off mode the backlight will come on automatically and flash in an alarm condition (ascent rate, mossed stop depth etc)

Are there other modes with the colour screen then?

Nad · 2nd August 2005, 14:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by Padowan)

I have the multiple light on/off options with my B&W screen:
On = On
DOn = On when in dive mode
Dtm = on for 10 seconds on a button press
Off = Off
..and when in a light off mode the backlight will come on automatically and flash in an alarm condition (ascent rate, mossed stop depth etc)

Are there other modes with the colour screen then?

No (still memory problems). However I mean that you don't have to leave the light always on if you won't.

Nad

Phil · 2nd August 2005, 19:35

I upgraded mine to color few months back and I would not like to go back to B&W. Color is so much clearer especially in poor condition. All my friends want to upgrade the down side is the price... I just had a battery low warning this week-end and light switch off, so I had to keep pushing the switches to reactivate the light. It is almost impossible to read the screen without the backlight, I tried to put the torch on it but still extremly difficult to read...

2nd August 2005, 12:20	#1 (permalink)
Padowan RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Exeter, UK. Posts: 526	VR3 screen problem... My VR3 has developed a dead row of pixels across the centre of the display, I can still read all the salient information, but wonder if whatever's gone wrong, might cause more rows to die, meaning I may lose important info (I carry tables so it'll only be an inconvenience, before I get flamed!) So if DeltaP tell me that I should have the screen replaced, should I go for the colour screen upgrade, or is it not worth it? And another question, do you need the backlight on all the time in order to read the colour display? Thanks for any info Simon __________________ Padowan The future's bright, the future's Yellow .....for now padowan.net - Latest Video: Scapa Flow Rebreather Diving
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*Beanie* Gallery Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,312	oo shiney back light on is required they do flash prety colours at you when you er **** up just find a cheap source of lith cells and you'll be fine __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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2nd August 2005, 13:20	#3 (permalink)
Nad Rebel to the Bone Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 1,014	Quote: (Originally Posted by Padowan) My VR3 has developed a dead row of pixels across the centre of the display, I can still read all the salient information, but wonder if whatever's gone wrong, might cause more rows to die, meaning I may lose important info (I carry tables so it'll only be an inconvenience, before I get flamed!) So if DeltaP tell me that I should have the screen replaced, should I go for the colour screen upgrade, or is it not worth it? And another question, do you need the backlight on all the time in order to read the colour display? Thanks for any info Simon Colour screen is nice and clear but if I were to choose once more time, I think I will get the b/w: no light, more battery life and, last but not least, more money in my pocket. Nad __________________ The Impossible is often the Untried
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2nd August 2005, 13:34	#4 (permalink)
Padowan RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Exeter, UK. Posts: 526	Quote: (Originally Posted by Nad) Colour screen is nice and clear but if I were to choose once more time, I think I will get the b/w: no light, more battery life and, last but not least, more money in my pocket. Nad I guess that will come down to how much they'll charge me for a replacement B&W screen vs the cost of a colour one - I've heard the colour upgrade is £200? __________________ Padowan The future's bright, the future's Yellow .....for now padowan.net - Latest Video: Scapa Flow Rebreather Diving
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Pierre Farrugia Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Malta Posts: 636	Last week I dived with a buddy with colour screen and did not like it, as you have to switch on the light everytime to read it! On mine I just give it a glance and see everything. At the end it is just preference and battery price __________________ Pierre Farrugia My wife told me " If you don't quit diving I'm going to leave you" My reply " God, I'll miss you" www.atlam.org www.divemed.com
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2nd August 2005, 14:05	#6 (permalink)
Padowan RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Exeter, UK. Posts: 526	Just had a reply from DeltaP, and it's gonna cost £45 for a replacement B&W screen, or £198.56 for a v3 software upgrade (required for colour compatibility) and a colour screen. Is a colour screen worth £150 to me..... .....no I don't think so. __________________ Padowan The future's bright, the future's Yellow .....for now padowan.net - Latest Video: Scapa Flow Rebreather Diving
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2nd August 2005, 14:21	#7 (permalink)
Nad Rebel to the Bone Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 1,014	Quote: (Originally Posted by Padowan) I guess that will come down to how much they'll charge me for a replacement B&W screen vs the cost of a colour one - I've heard the colour upgrade is £200? Yep, if my memory don't play strange tricks. Then you however have multiple light options: always on, just with a button pressure... Nad __________________ The Impossible is often the Untried
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2nd August 2005, 14:26	#8 (permalink)
Padowan RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Exeter, UK. Posts: 526	Quote: (Originally Posted by Nad) Yep, if my memory don't play strange tricks. Then you however have multiple light options: always on, just with a button pressure... Nad I have the multiple light on/off options with my B&W screen: On = On DOn = On when in dive mode Dtm = on for 10 seconds on a button press Off = Off ..and when in a light off mode the backlight will come on automatically and flash in an alarm condition (ascent rate, mossed stop depth etc) Are there other modes with the colour screen then? __________________ Padowan The future's bright, the future's Yellow .....for now padowan.net - Latest Video: Scapa Flow Rebreather Diving
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2nd August 2005, 14:46	#9 (permalink)
Nad Rebel to the Bone Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 1,014	Quote: (Originally Posted by Padowan) I have the multiple light on/off options with my B&W screen: On = On DOn = On when in dive mode Dtm = on for 10 seconds on a button press Off = Off ..and when in a light off mode the backlight will come on automatically and flash in an alarm condition (ascent rate, mossed stop depth etc) Are there other modes with the colour screen then? No (still memory problems). However I mean that you don't have to leave the light always on if you won't. Nad __________________ The Impossible is often the Untried
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Phil Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Ouroboros rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon rEvo Other CCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Geneva-Switzerland Posts: 173	I upgraded mine to color few months back and I would not like to go back to B&W. Color is so much clearer especially in poor condition. All my friends want to upgrade the down side is the price... I just had a battery low warning this week-end and light switch off, so I had to keep pushing the switches to reactivate the light. It is almost impossible to read the screen without the backlight, I tried to put the torch on it but still extremly difficult to read... __________________ Phil __________________ CCR/OC Instructor CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com
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