Digital View SP-1600, 416990030/4X-3 Instruction Manual

PC, DVI & VIDEO INTERFACE CONTROLLER

FOR TFT PANEL

Model: SP-1600

Part number : 416990030/4X-3

INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS

Page: 2. Introduction, How to Proceed, Usage Note, Disclaimer

3. System design – Diagram of a suggested system

4. Assembly notes – Important information about system elements

6. Connection & Operation – How to use the controller

10. Connectors, pinouts & jumpers – Essential connection information

19. Controller dimensions

20. Application notes

22. Troubleshooting

23. Specifications

24. Appendix I – Supported modes table

26. Appendix II – RS-232 control protocols

31. Appendix III – Mapping definition

33. Appendix IV – Auto Color Gain

34. Specification for inverter Interface Board P/N 416040010-3

37. Warranty, Caution & Limitation of Liability, Trademarks

38. Contact details

It is essential that these instructions are read and understood before connecting or powering up this controller.

Introduction

Design for LCD monitor and other flat panel display applications, the SP-1600 controller provides easy to use interface controller for :

¾ TFT (active matrix) LCD panels of 1600x1200, 1366x768, 1280x1024, 1280x 800, 1280x768, 1024x768, 800x600,

800x480 and 640x480 resolutions.

¾ Computer video signals of VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, WXGA, UXGA standard. ¾ Video signals of NTSC, PAL and SECAM standard. ¾ Embedded 3D comb filter on video decoder to display excellent video picture quality. ¾ DVI input support up to 1600x1200 60Hz input signals

HOW TO PROCEED

¾ Ensure you have all parts & that they are correct, refer to:

• Connection diagram (separate document for each panel)

• Connector reference (in following section)

• Assembly notes

¾ Check controller switch & jumper settings (errors may damage the panel) ¾ Prepare the PC ¾ Connect the parts ¾ Understand the operation & functions

IMPORTANT USAGE NOTE

This equipment is for use by developers and integrators, the manufacturer accepts no liability for damage or injury caused by the use of this product. It is the responsibility of the developer, integrators or other user of this product to:

• Ensure that all necessary and appropriate safety measures are taken.

• Obtain suitable regulatory approvals as may be required.

• Check power settings to all component parts before connection.

DISCLAIMER

There is no implied or expressed warranty regarding this material.

Controller Solution Generator

Full web resource matching controllers & panels with connection diagrams for download. See at : http://www.digitalview.com/controllers/csg.php

SYSTEM DESIGN

A typical LCD based display system utilizing this controller is likely to comprise the following:

Summary:

1. LCD panel

2. LCD controller card, SP-1600

3. LCD signal cable (use for LVDS panel)

4. LCD signal cable (use for TTL panel)

5. Inverter for backlight (if not built into LCD)

6. Inverter cable

7. Function controls

8. Function controls cable

9. RS-232 control interface

10. IR sensor (optional)

11. Status LED (optional)

12. Audio add-on board (optional)

13. External type signal inputs

- Analog VGA 1 input

- AV input (J1: S-video, J2: Composite video)

14. DVI-I input

15. Alternate composite / S-Video input

16. HD/SD Component video input

17. Analog VGA 2 input

18. 12V/24V DC power input

19. External panel power input

Digital View provides a range of parts, such as listed above, to make up complete display solutions.

ASSEMBLY NOTES

This controller is designed for monitor and custom display projects using 1600x1200 or 1366x768 or 1280x1024 or 1280x800 or 1280x768 or 1024 x 768 or 800x600 or 800x480 or 640x480 resolution TFT panels with a VGA, SVGA, WXGA, XGA, SXGA or UXGA signal input. The following provides some guidelines for installation and preparation of a finished display solution.

Preparation: Before proceeding it is important to familiarize yourself with the parts making up the system and the various connectors, mounting holes and general layout of the controller. As much as possible connectors have been labeled. Guides to connectors and mounting holes are shown in the following relevant sections.

1. LCD Panel: This controller is designed for typical LVDS or TTL single interface panels with panel voltage 3.3V, 5V or 12V or 18V. Due to the variation between manufacturers of panels signal timing and other panel

characteristics, factory setup

and confirmation should be obtained before connecting to a panel. (NOTE: Check panel power jumper settings before connection)

2. Controller: Handle the controller with care as static charge may damage electronic components. Make sure correct jumper and dip switches settings to match the target LCD panel.

3. LCD signal cable (Single pixel TTL panel): In order to provide a clean signal it is recommended that LCD signal cables should not longer than 33cm (13 inches). If loose wire cabling is utilized these can be made into a harness with cable ties. Care should be taken when placing the cables to avoid signal interference. Additionally it may be necessary in some systems to add ferrite cores to the cables to minimize signal noise.

4. LCD signal cable (LVDS panel): In order to provide a clean signal it is recommended that LVDS signal cables are no longer than 46cm (18 inches). If those wire cabling is utilized these can be made into a harness with cable ties. Care should be taken when placing the cables to avoid signal interference. Additionally it may be necessary in some systems to add ferrite cores to the cable to minimize signal noise.

5. Inverter: This will be required for the backlight of an LCD, some LCD panels have an inverter built in. As LCD panels may have 1 or more backlight tubes and the power requirements for different panel backlights may vary it is important to match the inverter in order to obtain optimum performance. See Application notes page 18 for more information on connection.

6. Inverter Cables: Different inverter models require different cables and different pin assignment. Make sure correct cable pin out to match inverter. Using wrong cable pin out may damage the inverter.

7. Function Controls: The following section discusses the controls required and the section on connectors provides the detail. The controls are minimal: On/Off, Backlight Brightness (depends on inverter), OSD (5 momentary buttons) analog VR type or (8 momentary buttons) digital type.

8. Function controls cable: The cables to the function switches should be of suitable quality and length so that impedance does not affect performance. Generally lengths up to 1 meter (3 feet) should be acceptable.

9. Status LED: The pin direction of the LED should be corrected for right colour indication. Red colour stands for standby. Green colour stands for signal on. The status LED is an optional part only, can be unconnected.

10. IR sensor: It is an optional part only, can be unconnected if not using IR remote control.

11. Audio add-on board: Provide the interface for the audio add-on board to be connected. The audio add-on board gives

the audio input and output signal connection. But the volume cannot be controlled by the OSD menu on the controller. It is an optional part only, can be unconnected if not using audio.

12. VGA Input Cable: As this may affect regulatory emission test results and the quality of the signal to the controller a suitably shielded cable should be utilized.

• AV cables: Standard Composite or S-video cables can be used. Reasonable quality cable should be used to avoid image quality degradation.

13. DVI-D input cable : Plug the DVI cable to the connector P2 on the controller board.

14. Alternate video input for S-Video and composite video

15. HD/SD component video input : Plug the component video input signal on CNV2 connector

• Power Input: 12V/24VDC is required, this should be a regulated supply. The power rating is depending on the panel and

inverter used. Normally, power supply with 3.5Amp current output should enough for most of 4x CCFT panels. Although the controller provides power regulation for the LCD power this does not relate to the power supplied to the backlight inverter. If an unregulated power supply is provided to an inverter any fluctuations in power may affect operation, performance and lifetime of the inverter and or backlight tubes.

• Power output: Note the controller has an overall 3Amp current limit and the current available from the auxiliary power output will be dependent on the power input and other system requirements.

• Power Safety: Note that although only 12VDC / 24VDC is required as ‘power-in’ a backlight inverter for panel backlighting produces significantly higher voltages (the inverter does not connect to the ground plane). We strongly advise appropriate insulation for all circuitry.

• EMI: Shielding will be required for passing certain regulatory emissions tests. Also the choice of external Controller to PC signal cable can affect the result.

• Ground: The various PCB mounting holes are connected to the ground plane.

• Servicing: The board is not user serviceable or repairable. Warranty does not cover user error in connecting up to the

controller and is invalidated by unauthorized modification or repairs.

• Controller Mounting: It is recommended that a clearance of at least 10mm is provided above and 5mm below the controller when mounted. Additionally consideration should be given to:

• Electrical insulation.

• Grounding.

• EMI shielding.

• Cable management. Note: It is important to keep panel signal cables apart from the inverter & backlight cables to

prevent signal interference.

• Heat & Ventilation: Heat generated from other sources, for example the backlight of a very high brightness panel may

generate significant heat which could adversely affect the controller.

• Other issues that may affect safety or performance.

• PC Graphics Output: A few guidelines:

• Signal quality is very important, if there is noise or instability in the PC graphics output this may result in visible noise

on the display.

• Refer to graphics modes table in specifications section for supported modes.

• Non-interlaced & interlaced video input is acceptable.

IMPORTANT: Please read the Application Notes section for more information.

CONNECTION & OPERATION

CAUTION: Never connect or disconnect parts of the display system when the system is powered up as this may cause serious

damage.

CONNECTION

Connection and usage is quite straight forward (it is useful to have the relevant connection diagram available at this time):

1. LCD panel & Inverter: Connect the inverter (if it is not built-in the panel) to the CCFT lead connector of the LCD panel.

2. TTL type (Single pixel) panels: Plug the signal cables direct to CN3 and CN4 (CN4 will not be used for 3x6-bit panel) on the controller board. Plug the other end of cables to the LCD connector board (if connector board is required, otherwise the signal can be direct plug to the LCD panel connector). Then plug the board connector to the LCD panel connector. LVDS type panels: The controller board has the built-in LVDS transmitter driver. Plug the LVDS cable to J3. Insert the panel end of the cable the LCD panel connector.

3. Inverter & Controller: Plug the inverter cable to CNB1 and CNA1 (if necessary). Plug another end to the connector on the inverter.

4. Function switch & Controller: Plug the OSD switch mount cable to CNC1 on the controller board and another to the OSD switch mount.

5. LED & Controller: Plug in a 3-way with dual colour LED to connector LED1 on the controller board.

6. IR & Controller: Plug in a 3-way with IR sensor to connector IR1 on the controller board.

7. Jumpers & Switches: Check all jumpers and switches (JP7, SW3, SW4) are set correctly. Details referring the connection diagram (a separate document) or the jumpers and switches setting table (in the following section).

8. Jumpers & Inverter & Panel voltage: Particularly pay attention to the settings of JA3, JA5 & JA6, JB2 and JB3. JB2 & JB3 are used for inverter control (read inverter specification and information on the jumper table to define the correct settings). JA3, JA5 & JA6 are used for panel voltage input (read panel specification and information on the jumper table to define the correct settings).

9. VGA cable & Controller: Plug the VGA cable to the connector P1 on the controller board.

10. Power supply & Controller: Plug the DC 12V/24V power in to the connector PP5 or PP2/3. You can consider to use

DigitalView mating power cable P/N 426013800-3, 160mm for PP5 connection.

11. External panel power input : Plug power cable : P/N 426013700-3 for external panel power input (3.3 (max 7A) /

5V (max 7A) / 12V (max 5A) / 18V (max3.5))

12. Power on: Switch on the controller board and panel by using the OSD switch mount.

The red LED will light up when power on. The LED will change to green when VGA signal on. General:

• If you are using supplied cables & accessories, ensure they are correct for the model of panel and controller.

• If you are making your own cables & connectors refer carefully to both the panel & inverter specifications and the section

in this manual, “Connectors, Pinouts & Jumpers” to ensure the correct pin to pin wiring.

PC SETTINGS

The controller has been designed to take a very wide range of input signals however to optimize the PC’s graphics performance we recommend choosing 60Hz vertical refresh rate – this will not cause screen flicker.

OPERATION

Once the system has been connected and switched on there are a number of functions available to adjust the display image as summarized in the following sections. The settings chosen will be saved for each mode independently.

LCD DISPLAY SYSTEM SETTINGS

NOTE: By way of explanation the following refers to a set of sample buttons that may be obtained as an option. In addition to power on/off and connection for backlight brightness the controller provides an On Screen Display of certain functions which are controlled by 5 momentary type buttons (analog VR type) or 8 momentary type buttons (digital type):

Controls Analog VR type Digital type On/Off – turns controller board power on VR toggle switch On/Off button Brightness – controls backlight brightness Rotary VR Brightness +/- buttons Menu

– Turns OSD menu On or Off (it will auto time off)

Menu button Menu button

Select down

– Moves the selector to the next function (down)

SEL DN SEL DN

Select up Moves the selector to the previous function (up)

SEL UP SEL UP

+

– Increase/Select the OSD parameter values – Go into the sub-menu page – Confirm to select the OSD function

+ +

-

– Decrease/Select the OSD parameter values

- -

Reset to Factory Defaults Press and hold SEL DN

button, then power on the controller

Press and hold SEL DN button, then power on the controller

ON/Off/Brightness

SEL UP

SEL DN

+

-

Menu

Analog VR type

Digital type

12V / 24VDC power input :

Analog 10K VR Type OSD switch mount uses P/N 410680550-3 or up

12V / 24VDC power input :

Digital 10K Type OSD switch mount uses P/N 416100520-3 or up

12VDC power input :

Digital 10K Type OSD switch mount uses P/N 416100510-3

OSD functions

Picture :

Volume

Increase/decrease volume level, total 31 steps

Brightness

Increase/decrease panel brightness level, total: 100 steps

Contrast

Increase/decrease panel contrast level, total: 100 steps

Hue *

Increase/decrease Hue level, total: 100 steps

Saturation *

Increase/decrease saturation, total: 100 steps

Sharpness

Increase/decrease sharpness, total: 15 steps

Aspect Size 4 Aspect Ratio : Fill Screen / Fill Aspect / 1 to 1 (UNDER ARGB / DVI mode) Auto / Fill Screen / 1 to 1 / Anamorphic (UNDER VIDEO MODE)

- Fill Screen : Enable full screen expansion for lower resolution Image

- Fill Aspect : Enable fill screen expansion for lower resolution image according to aspect ratio

- 1 to 1 : Display the exact image resolution on the screen without image expansion.

Horz Position

Move the image position horizontally

Vert Position

Move the image position vertically

Blue Only : OFF / ON : Turn off the "Red" & "Green" channel (i.e. output all zero to Red & Green channel)

* : DISPLAY IN VIDEO MODE ONLY

Main Source : Select the input video signal VGA 1 / Composite Video / S-Video / VGA 2 / DVI / HD/SD Component

Utilities :

Setup 4

Auto Picture Setup

#

4 : Auto adjust the image position, phase and size

Auto Color Gain

#

4 : Auto Color Calibration (Function in ARGB mode ONLY – See

appendix IV) Manual Clock

#

: Adjust the image horizontal size

Manual Phase

#

: Fine tune the data sampling position (adjust image quality) Auto Source Seek : OFF / ON ON – Auto source select always enable OFF – Disable auto source select function Auto Power : OFF / ON ON – Enable soft power off function if absence of input signals OFF – Disable soft power function Video Standard (SD)** : Auto / NTSC / PAL / SECAM / NTSC 443 Gamma : 1.0 / 1.6 / 2.2

OSD 4

H Position

: Move the OSD menu image horizontally

V Position

: Move the OSD menu image vertically Timeout (sec) : 1 – 20 : Adjust the OSD menu timeout period in a step of 1 seconds (max 20 seconds) Language : English / Simplified Chinese : Select OSD menu language display

Transparency :

0 – 100 steps

Color Temperature 4

Color Temp : 9300K / 8000K / 6500K / 5000K Red : Green : Blue :

Hot Key 4

Hot key 1 : Brightness / Contrast / Input / Aspect / Volume Hot key 2 : Brightness / Contrast / Input / Aspect / Volume

Reset to Factory Defaults 4 Factory Defaults Reset Color Gain

#

DDC Updates

** : FUNCTION IN VIDEO MODE ONLY

# : DISPLAY AND FUNCTION IN VGA MODE ONLY

Firmware : V0.15.00 or up

CONNECTORS, PINOUTS & JUMPERS

The various connectors are:

Summary: Connectors

Ref Purpose Description

CN3 Panel signal for TTL panel Hirose 50-pin, DF20G-50DP-1V (Matching type : DF20A-50DS-1C) CN4 Panel signal for TTL panel Hirose 10-pin, DF20G-10DP-1V (Matching type : DF20A-10DS-1C) CN7 Audio board connector DIL socket header 5x2 right angle

(Matching audio Add-on Board P/N 416940020-3)

CN8 RS-232 serial control JST 6-way, B6B-XH-A (Matching type : XHP-6) CNA1 Auxiliary power output JST 4-way, B4B-XH-A (Matching type : XHP-4) CNB1 Backlight inverter JST 5-way, B5B-XH-A (Matching type : XHP-5) CNC1 OSD controls JST 12-way, B12B-XH-A (Mating type : XHP-12) CNV1 Alternate video in JST 5-way, B5B-PH-K (Matching type : PHR-5) CNV2 Component video in JST 6-way, B6B-PH-K (Matching type : PHR-6) CNV3 ARGB 2 input 12-way pin header (Matching cable : P/N 426003300-3) CNV5 Reserved Reserved

J1 S-video in Mini din 4-way J2 Composite video in BNC connector J3 Panel signal for LVDS panel Hirose 40 pin, DF13-40DP-1.25DSA

(Matching type : DF13-40DS-1.25C)

IR1 Infra-Red sensor connector JST 3-way, B3B-XH-A (Matching type : XHP-3)

LED1 Dual color LED connector Header pin 3x1

P1 VGA analog input DB-15 way high density 3 row P2 DVI-I input DVI-I connector

PP2/3 Power input (alternative) DC power Molex 2 pin 0.156” pitch

PP4 External panel power input

Molex 43045-0400 compatible (Mating type : Molex 43025-0400 or compatible)

PP5 Power input Molex 43650-0200 compatible (Mating type : Molex 43645-0200

compatible)

(Matching power cable : P/N 426013800-3) SW3 Panel selection 8-way DIP Switch SW4 Function selection 4-way DIP Switch

Summary: Jumpers setting

Ref

Purpose Note

JA2 On board +3.3V logic power enable 1-3 & 2-4 closed, factory set, do not remove JA3 Panel power voltage select

CAUTION: Incorrect setting can damage panel

See panel voltage setting table 1

JA4 Panel power voltage select

CAUTION: Incorrect setting can damage panel

See panel voltage setting table 1

JA5 Panel power voltage select

CAUTION: Incorrect setting can damage panel

See panel voltage setting table 1

JB2 Backlight inverter on/off control – signal level

1-2 = On/Off control signal ‘High’ = +12V/24V 2-3 = On/Off control signal ‘High’ = +5V Open = On/Off control signal ‘High’ = Open collector CAUTION: Incorrect setting can damage inverter.

JB3 Backlight inverter on/off control – polarity 1-2 = control signal ‘high’ = CCFT ON

2-3 = control signal ‘low’ = CCFT ON

JB5 Backlight control type selection 1-2 = VR/Digital switch mount control

3-4 = RS-232 backlight brightness control 5-6 = Reserved

JP6 Input power control Short = External switch control

Open = Switch mount control

JP7 LVDS or TTL panel selection Close = LVDS panel

OFF = TTL panel

JT1 Composite video-in terminator enable Open = composite video input is not terminated

Close = composite video input is terminated with 75Ω

JT2 S-Video luma-in terminator enable Open = S-video luma input is not terminated

Close = S-video luma input is terminated with 75Ω

JT3 S-Video chroma-in terminator enable Open = S-video chroma input is not terminated

Close = S-video chroma input is terminated with 75Ω

JT4 Component luma-in terminator enable Open = component luma input is not terminated

Close = component luma input is terminated with 75Ω

JT5 Component Cr-in terminator enable Open = component Cr input is not terminated

Close = component Cr input is terminated with 75Ω

JT6 Component Cb-in terminator enable Open = component Cb input is not terminated

Close = component Cb input is terminated with 75Ω SW3 Panel & function selection See table below SW4 Panel & function selection See table below

Table 1 : Panel voltage setting table :

Input voltage via

PP2/PP3, PP5 Panel Voltage JA3 JA5

JA6 Jumper on board

3.3V 3V3 closed 1-3 & 2-4 1-3 & 2-4

5V 5V closed 1-3 & 2-4 1-3 & 2-4

12VDC

12V OPEN 1-3 & 2-4 5-7 & 6-8

CAUTION: Incorrect setting can damage panel & controller

Input voltage via

PP2/PP3, PP5 Panel Voltage JA3

JA5 JA6 Jumper on board

3.3V 3V3 closed 1-3 & 2-4 1-3 & 2-4

5V 5V closed 1-3 & 2-4 1-3 & 2-4

12V 12V closed 1-3 & 2-4 3-5 & 4-6

24VDC**

18V

18V closed 1-3 & 2-4 3-5 & 4-6

CAUTION: Incorrect setting can damage panel & controller

** Ensure that the backlight inverter supports 24V operation prior to connecting a 24VDC input. Because CNA1 pin 1 and CNB1 pin 2 will output 24VDC if input 24VDC via PP2/PP3 or PP5.

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