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DEC VT420 - User Manual

DEC VT420
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VT420 Service Guide
Order Number EK–VT420–PS.002
Digital Equipment Corporation

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

  • L
    Laura KleinSep 9, 2025
    What causes a horizontal or vertical line to appear on a DEC Touch terminal screen?
    • J
      Joshua KnightSep 9, 2025
      If a horizontal or vertical line appears on the screen of your DEC Touch terminal, the terminal board may need to be replaced.
  • K
    Kayla LeonSep 12, 2025
    How do I fix a DEC Touch terminal screen that won't scroll?
    • C
      Cameron ChambersSep 12, 2025
      To resolve a screen display that does not scroll on your DEC Touch terminal, and the hold indicator is on, press F1 (Scroll Lock) to resume scrolling.
  • M
    mirandamartinezSep 13, 2025
    What to do if something is on the keyboard of a DEC Touch terminal?
    • W
      Wendy MillerSep 13, 2025
      If an object is resting on the keyboard of your DEC Touch terminal, remove all objects from the keyboard.
  • E
    emily58Sep 15, 2025
    Why is my DEC Touch terminal making a continuous bell sound at power up?
    • K
      Kara HamiltonSep 15, 2025
      If you are experiencing a continuous bell sound at power up on your DEC Touch terminal, it may be because the terminal was powered down with sessions enabled.
  • M
    michelle72Sep 17, 2025
    How to fix a faulty keyboard speaker transducer on a DEC Touch terminal?
    • U
      uwilsonSep 18, 2025
      If the keyboard speaker transducer is not working on your DEC Touch terminal, replace the keyboard.

Summary

About This Guide

VT420 Models and Features

Explains the different VT420 terminal models and their common features.

Troubleshooting and Testing

Provides methods for diagnosing and resolving terminal problems and running self-tests.

Removing and Replacing FRUs

Details procedures for removing and replacing field replaceable units like the CRT and terminal board.

Adjusting The Video Monitor

Guides on aligning and adjusting the VT420 monitor's screen and display characteristics.

Using Set-Up

Covers how to access, change, save, and recall terminal configuration settings.

DEC VT420 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelVT420
Release Year1990
Display TypeMonochrome CRT
CategoryTerminal
ManufacturerDEC (Digital Equipment Corporation)
Character SetASCII
Communication InterfaceRS-232
ConnectivitySerial
Baud RateUp to 38, 400 bps
ProtocolsVT100
Emulation ModesVT100, VT52
Power Supply120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

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