Might want to try contacting Chris at colorDMD. I thought my LCD colorDMD had a setting for widescreen.

I looked at a Baywatch a while back with a blown DMD and didn't buy because of the issues with these DMDs. The original DMD is getting hard to find and apparently they don't last very long. The last large Sega DMD I saw sold on ebay for $400. Here is what I found: (1) if it's a vishay they may fix it, (2) find a used one but it may not last long, (3) buy new thru mouser/digikey but wait times were quoted 6-12months, and the best option (4) DIY LCD display using the dr extender.

I picked up a couple colorDMD LCD display and remember seeing a widescreen setting in the menu. I'm not even sure if it's even the correct size but I thought the colorDMD (w/o) color might be a solution.

Good luck with your search.

I just sold a working. Sega dmd for a MSF,large size,used are hard to find,it sold fast. I upgraded mine to a dmd extender,you can go to Dr Pinball,has a site,to look at the instructions to see if you want to do it. Total cost was about $250,in color,you build it with parts off of eBay. There is also a thread on the forum,dmd extender. It is very nice, I sure do like mine.Check it out.

DMD extender looks nice on the large Sega's. You can customize the pallette to your liking.

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There is an RGB LED option out now.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/who-needs-a-sega-192x64-replacement

WS ColorDMD setting = White Star board set not wide screen.
Currently, ColorDMD is.not supporting this size display.

I have two large dmd's - not sure if they work or not and I have no way to test them.

Replacement DMD from Vishay costs $700.

I really wish Color DMD would make their hardware work with Batman Forever...even if all it produces is the orange color.

If the one in your game is a Vishay/Dale they are about $180 to get a new Glass installed (+ shipping to Vishay & back to you).
If it's a Babcock you're out of luck.

Calling BS on that. They last as long as a normal size dmd from experience. Most of the ones I have handled have been original to the machine.

This information came from 2 separate dealers both whom have been in the business for a long time. Also this dmd is a bit different, it does power rectification on the PCB using several electrolytic caps. So there will be extra heat and the caps will degrade over time.

My display came in today. Works great. My power supply was rebuilt last year, so I should be good for a long while.

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Any decisions on which direction you're going?

Pinballife has them in stock for $495.

Will they repairs a big display made by cherry?

No. Vishay only repairs Vishay displays, no other brands.

The Dr pinball dmd extender is a good option. There is a good thread on it if you search. Crash did a great write up with a parts list. Worked perfect on my MSF.

What is history? Did you buy a working game and was not working once delivered or did you buy a project game?

Ok good. Just times when a game gets something damaged during shipping, some forget to file an insurance claim with the shipping company.