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Using The Vectrex Monitor: Remove Back Cover

This document provides instructions for connecting a ZVG monitor to a Vectrex system without permanently modifying the Vectrex. It involves removing the back cover, disconnecting cables connecting the CPU board to the monitor board, and plugging the ZVG cable into the empty connectors. The power to the CPU board is also disconnected. Reversing these steps restores the original Vectrex configuration.

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Using The Vectrex Monitor: Remove Back Cover

This document provides instructions for connecting a ZVG monitor to a Vectrex system without permanently modifying the Vectrex. It involves removing the back cover, disconnecting cables connecting the CPU board to the monitor board, and plugging the ZVG cable into the empty connectors. The power to the CPU board is also disconnected. Reversing these steps restores the original Vectrex configuration.

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Using the Vectrex Monitor

The ZVG can be connected to a Vectrex without any permanent


changes to the Vetrex.
The Vectrex consists of two printed circuit boards (PCBs).
Assuming the Vectrex is standing in an upright position, the first
PCB lays flat against the bottom of the case, and is the CPU
section.
The second PCB is positioned vertically inside the case, and is the
X/Y monitor / Power Supply PCB.
This document shows you how to disconnect the cables that
connect the CPU section to the X/Y section, and replace them with
the cable going to the ZVG.
It also has you disconnect the power supply cable leading to the CPU section. Since the
CPU is not being used there is no reason for it to be powered
These steps are completely reversible.

REMOVE BACK COVER


1
1 There are five Phillips head screws
holding on back cover.
2 Remove screws and lift cover.

BACK COVER REMOVED


2
1 This shows the Vectrex on its side
with its back cover removed
• This is the CPU board.
• This is the X/Y monitor and Power
Supply board.

1
DISCONNECT THE X/Y MONITOR
3
1 The X/Y connector is towards the
bottom of the X/Y board, near the
large heatsink.
• Follow these two wires to the left
and unplug the connector (see
following close up of connector).
2 The Z-axis connector is near the
top of the Vectrex.
• Follow this wire to the left and
uplug its connector. (See step 6
for picture.)

A CLOSER LOOK
4
1 This is a close up of the X/Y cable
connection.
• Gently pry this tab away from the
connector while pulling upward to
release the cable.

PLUG IN NEW X/Y CONNECTOR


5
1 Plug the ZVG cable’s X/Y
connector into the now empty X/Y
socket.

2
PLUG IN NEW Z CONNECTOR
6
1 Plug the ZVG cable’s Z connector
into the now empty Z socket.

UNPLUG THE CPU’S POWER


7
1 To prevent stress, and prolong the
life of the Vectrex, the CPU’s
power connection should be
unplugged.

UNPLUG THE SPEAKER


8
1 Unless you enjoy the nice Vectrex
buzz, you can also unplug the
speaker. If left plugged in you will
hear the classic Vectrex vector
buzz during gameplay.

3
WRAP UP LOOSE WIRES
9
1 Route the ZVG cable through the
small channel and out through the
hole in the bottom of the case.
2 Wrap up loose wires and position
them is such a way as to keep the
connectors from making contact
with anything.

REPLACE BACK COVER


10
1 Replace the back cover of the
Vectrex, allowing the newly
attached cable to exit from the
base.
2 Be careful to line up the brightness
control knob properly when
replacing the back cover. If the
cover feels like it’s not fitting
properly, it’s probably this knob
getting in the way.

FINISHED!
11 That’s it, the ZVG Vectrex has been
converted to a small stand alone X/Y
monitor.
By removing the ZVG cable and
replacing the above connectors, the
Vectrex can be restored to its original
condition.

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