In the interests of user-safety (Required by safety regulations in some countries) the set should be restored to its original
condition and only parts identical to those specified be used.
1. IMPORTANT SERVICE SAFETY PRECAUTION .................................................................................... 2
3. PART NAMES.......................................................................................................................................... 4
4. DISASSEMBLY OF THE SET.................................................................................................................. 5
5. ADJUSTING PROCEDURE OF EACH SECTION ................................................................................... 7
12. REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST ................................................................................................................. 51
13. PACKING OF THE SET ........................................................................................................................... 63
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CONTENTS
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The component parts of this model are partially different
depending on their suffix symbols. Before servicing the
units, be sure to check the suffix symbol on the model
label that is applied on the bottom side of the unit.
SHARP CORPORATION
Suffix symbol ( , K , X )
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DVM
AC SCALE
1.5k ohms.
10W
0.15 µF
TEST PROBE
LC-150M2E
1. IMPORTANT SERVICE SAFETY PRECAUTION
æ Service work should be perfomed only by qualified service technicians who are
thoroughly familiar with all safety checks and servicing guidelines which follow:
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WARNING
1. For continued safety, no modification of any
circuit should be attempted.
2. Disconnect AC power before servicing.
CAUTION
FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION
AGAINST A RISK OF FIRE REPLACE
ONLY WITH SAME TYPE FUSE. F701 (1.25A,
250V), F702 (2A, 250V), F703 (1.25A, 250V)
FUSE.
A V
BEFORE RETURNING THE MONITOR
(Fire & Shock Hazard)
Before returning the monitor to the user,
perform the following safety checks:
1. Inspect all lead dress to make certain that leads
are not pinched, and check that hardware is not
lodged between the chassis and other metal
parts in the monitor.
2. Inspect all protective devices such as non-metallic control knobs, insulation materials, cabinet
backs, adjustment and compartment covers or
shields, isolation resistor-capacitor networks,
mechanical insulators, etc.
3. To be sure that no shock hazard exists, check for
current in the following manner.
• Plug the AC Adaptor directly into a 100~240 volt
AC outlet, and connect the DC power cable into
the monitor's DC jack. (Do not use an isolation
transformer for this test).
• Using two clip leads, connect a 1.5k ohm, 10
watt resistor paralleled by a 0.15µF capacitor in
series with all exposed metal cabinet parts and
a known earth ground, such as electrical conduit
or electrical ground connected to an earth ground.
• Use an AC voltmeter having with 5000 ohm per
volt, or higher, sensitivity or measure the AC
voltage drop across the resisor.
• Connect the resistor connection to all exposed
metal parts having a return path to the chassis
(antenna, metal cabinet, screw heads, knobs
and control shafts, escutcheon, etc.) and measure the AC voltage drop across the resistor.
All checks must be repeated with the AC Adaptor plug connection reversed.(If necessary, a
nonpolarized adaptor plug must be used only for
the purpose of completing these checks.)
Any reading of 0.3V RMS(this corresponds
to 0.2 milliamp. AC.) or more is excessive and
indicates a potential shock hazard which must
be corrected before returning the monitor to
the owner.
TO EXPOSED
METAL PARTS
CONNECT TO
KNOWN EARTH
GROUND
SAFETY NOTICE
Many electrical and mechanical parts in LCD monitor
have special safety-related characteristics.
These characteristics are often not evident from visual
inspection, nor can protection afforded by them be necessarily increased by using replacement components
rated for higher voltage, wattage, etc.
Replacement parts which have these special safety
characteristics are identified in this manual; electrical
components having such features are identified by
“ å” and shaded areas in the
and
Schematic Diagrams
For continued protection, replacement parts must be
identical to those used in the original circuit.
The use of a substitute replacement parts which do not
have the same safety characteristics as the factory
recommended replacement parts shown in this service
manual, may create shock. fire. or other hazards.
Replacement Parts Lists
.
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LC-121M2ELC-150M2E
2. SPECIFICATIONS
Type: LCD display unit (LCD color AV monitor)
Size: 12.1" type (184.3 mm × 245.8 mm) (LC-121M2E)
15" type (219.9 mm × 305.3 mm) (LC-150M2E)
Display System: Transmitting type TN liquid crystal panel.
Driving System: TFT (Thin Film Transistor) active matrix system
Number of Picture Elements: 921,600 (480 (V) × 640 (H) × 3 (RBG) )
The best adjustment is made before shipping. If any position deviation is found or after part replace is performed, adjust
as follows.
5-1. Preparation for adjustment
(1)Use the exclusive-use AC adapter or stable DC power supply.
AC adapter: UADP-0181CEZZ
DC power supply: 12 ± 0.5V
5-2. Special mode setting procedure
(1)After initialization of E2PROM the mode is changed to the adjustment mode.
[Procedure]
Connect TP2007 and TP2008 to GND, and turn on the power.
[Description]
• The initialization of microcomputer is as follows.
• AV position, DAC data, G/A data, and video chroma data adjustment values are taken as defaults.
(2)Change to adjustment mode
[Procedure]
Short-circuit TP2007 to GND, and turn on the power.
Or short-circuit TP2008 to GND, and turn on the power.
Or holding down the [AV INPUT] key and [MENU] key, turn on the main power, and simultaneously press the (inspection
process) [SELECT "] key and [VOL– ] key to change the mode to the adjustment mode.
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[Description]
The manual adjustment or adjustment through communication with the automatic machine is performed.
(3)Inspection mode
[Procedure]
Holding down the [AV INPUT] key and [MENU] key, turn on the power.
[Description]
• In the ordinary menu select “PICTURE” with the [SELECT] key, and decide with the [VOL] key. Then select
“CONTRAST”, “TINT (only NTSC)”, “COLOR”, “BLACK LEVEL”, “SHARPNESS”, “RED” , and “BLUE” with the
[SELECT] key, and decide with the [VOL] key. After that, adjust values with the [VOL] key.
• In the ordinary menu select “SOUND” with the [SELECT] key, and decide with the [VOL] key. Then, select “TREBLE”,
“BASS”, and “BALANCE” with the [SELECT] key, and decide with the [VOL] key. After that adjust values with the [VOL]
key.
• VOLUME, CONTRAST, TINT (only NTSC), COLOR, BLACK LEVEL, SHARPNESS, RED, BLUE, TREBLE, BASS,
and BALANCE change as follows.
ûMin.ÛûCenterÛûMax.Û
(4)Shipping setting mode
[Procedure]
Holding down the [AV INPUT] key and [MENU] key, turn on the main power, and simultaneously press the (inspection
process) [SELECT '] key and [VOL+] key to change the mode to the adjustment mode.
[Description]
User adjustment and other values are taken as defaults.
If AV1 is indicated as SETTING COMPLETE, setting has been completed.
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5-3. Cancel of special mode
Turn off the main unit power.
5-4. Preparation adjustment
(1)Use the exclusive-use AC adapter or stable DC power supply.
AC adapter: UADP-0181CEN1
DC power supply: 12 ± 0.5V
5-5. OSD menu indication and items in case of manual adjustment
The Ver. No. will be displayed on the lowest part of lines.
2TA1276 DATA~~~~
COM0255128
NTSC/PALM OSC0255128
N358 BRIGHTNESS0255170
R CUTOFF025580
B CUTOFF025580
N358UNICOLOR012780
R DRIVE012764
B DRIVE012764
N358SCOLOR03125
N358TINT012774
DATA COPYWAITWAIT/SEND
PAL BRIGHTNESS0255170
PAL UNICOLOR012780
PAL SCOLOR03125
PAL TINT012774
BELL F00255120
B-Y BLACK LEVEL0158
R-Y BLACK LEVEL0158
SECAM BRIGHTNESS0255170
SECAM UNICOLOR012780
SECAM COLOR012775
SECAM TINT012774
DVD NT UNICOLOR012780
DVD NT COLOR012775
DVD NT TINT012774
DVD NT R-YPHASE032
DVD NT B-YPHASE033
DVD PAL BRIGHTNESS0255170
DVD PAL UNICOLOR012780
DVD PAL COLOR012775
DVD PAL TINT012774
I2C DATA000000
I2C DATAWAITWAIT/SEND
G/A DATA0000
G/A DATAWAITWAIT/SEND
DIGITAL SYNC SEP.0FF87Fixed
AV NTSC H07F18Fixed
DVD NTSC H07F1CFixed
AV PAL H07F11Fixed
DVD PAL H07F15Fixed
AV SECAM H07F0EFixed
NT/PALM V11F0CFixed
PAL V11F0BFixed
SECAM V11F0BFixed
N443 B-YPHASE031Fixed
PAL R-YPHASE032Fixed
PAL B-YPHASE031Fixed
PAL-M R-YPHASE032Fixed
PAL-M B-YPHASE031Fixed
SECAM R-YPHASE032Fixed
SECAM B-YPHASE031Fixed
DVD PAL R-YPHASE032Fixed
DVD PAL B-YPHASE031Fixed
COLOR012760Fixed
SCONT03118Fixed
3Counter-bias adjustment1. Set the AV1 mode to set signal1. Adjust COM so as to minimize the
noninput state.waveform peak-peak.
2. Fit the specified adjusting instrument(DAC7ch)
to the screen center.
3. Observe the adjusting instrument
output on the oscilloscope.
4NTSC / PAL-MOSC1. Input the monoscope pattern of1. Adjust NTSC/PALM OSC so as to
adjustmentNTSC into AV1.get the normal screen.
(DAC8ch)
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5-6-2. AV input Adjustment
AdjustmentAdjustment conditionsAdjustment method
1Brightness adjustment1. Input the standard colour bar signal1. Adjust N358 BRIGHTNESS, and
(N358)(the same pattern as that of JPN-8CH)adjust the black level of G output so
2R-cut off adjustment1. Input the standard colour bar signal1. Adjust R CUTOFF so as to equalize
3B-cut off adjustment1. Input the standard colour bar signal1. Adjust B CUTOFF so as to equalize
4Unicolor adjustment1. Input the standard colour bar signal1. Adjust N358UNICOLOR, and
(N358)(the same pattern as that of JPN-adjust so as to get 100% white-
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of N358 into AV1.as to get DC 1.5±0.05V.
2. Connect the oscilloscope to TP821
(IC803, pin7, G output).
(the same pattern as that of JPN-8CH)the black levels of green and red.
of N358 into AV1.
2. Connect the oscilloscope to TP821
(IC803, pin7, G output).
3. Connect the oscilloscope to TP819
(IC803, pin1, R output).
(the same pattern as that of JPN-8CH)the black levels of green and blue.
of N358 into AV1.
2. Connect the oscilloscope to TP821
(IC803, pin7, G output).
3. Connect the oscilloscope to TP820
(IC803, pin8, B output).
8CH) of N358 into AV1.black level video component equal
2. Connect the oscilloscope to TP821to 2.3±0.05Vp-p.
(IC803, pin7, G output).
5R DRIVE adjustment1. Input the standard colour bar signal1.Adjust so as to get 100% white level
(the same pattern as that of JPN-identical with that of green.
8CH) of N358 into AV1.
2. Connect CH1 of oscilloscope to
TP821 (G output).
3. Connect CH2 of oscilloscope to
TP819 (R output).
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6B DRIVE adjustment1. Input the standard colour bar signal1. Adjust so as to get 100% white level
7Colour level adjustment1. Input the standard colour bar signalAdjust N358 SCOLOR so as to get the
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(the same pattern as that of JPN-identical with that of green.
8CH) of N358 into AV1.
2. Connect CH1 of oscilloscope to
TP821 (G output).
3. Connect CH2 of oscilloscope to
TP820 (B output).
(N358)(the same pattern as that of JPN-colour bar signal blue amplitude
8CH) of N358 into AV1.(black level - peak level) equal to 2.0V
2. Connect the oscilloscope to TP820± 0.05Vp-p.
(B output).
8Tint adjustment1. Input the standard colour bar signal1. Adjust N358TINT so as to get the
(N358)(the same pattern as that of JPN-colour bar signal magenta amplitude
8CH) of N358 into AV1.(black level-peak level) equal to 1.7V
2. Connect the oscilloscope to TP820± 0.05Vp-p.
(B output).
9N443/PAL-M adjustment1. Position the cursor on DATA COPY1. The indication changes from WAIT
and press VOL key.to SEND, and after the lapse of one
second WAIT is restored. Thus, N443,
PAL-M adjustment is completed.
104V adjustment1. Connect the DC voltmeter to TP11101. Adjust R-ADJ to 4.0V ± 0.05V.
(DAC 6ch)
11PAL/SECAM OSC1. Input the monoscope pattern of PAL1. Adjust PAL/SECAM OSC so as to
adjustmentinto AV1.get the normal screen.
(DAC8ch)
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12Brightness adjustment1. Input the standard colour bar signal1. Adjust PAL BRIGHTNESS, and
13Unicolor adjustment1. Input the standard colour bar signal1. Adjust PAL UNICOLOR, and adjust
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(PAL)of PAL into AV1.adjust the black level of G output
2. Connect oscilloscope to TP821so as to get DC 1.5 ±0.05V.
(IC803, pin7, G output).
(PAL)of PAL into AV1.so as to get 100% white-black level
2. Connect oscilloscope to TP821video component equal to 2.3±0.05
(IC803, pin7 , G output ).Vp-p.
14Colour level adjustment1. Input the standard colour bar signalAdjust PAL SCOLOR so as to get the
(PAL)(the same pattern as that of E-12CH)colour bar signal blue amplitude
of PAL into AV1.(black level - peak level) equal to 2.0V
2. Connect the oscilloscope to TP820±0.05Vp-p.
(B output).
15Tint adjustment1. Input the standard colour bar signal1. Adjust PAL TINT so as to get the
(PAL)(the same pattern as that of E-12CH)colour bar signal magenta amplitude
of PAL into AV1.(black level-peak level) equal to 1.7V
2. Connect the oscilloscope to TP820±0.05Vp-p.
(B output).
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16BELL f0 adjustment1. Connect the oscilloscope to1. Adjust BELL f0 so as to minimize the
17Brightness adjustment1. Input the standard colour bar signal1. Adjust SECAM BRIGHTNESS, and
18Unicolor adjustment1. Input the standard colour bar signal1. Adjust SECAM UNICOLOR, and
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TP2851.a-level.
(SECAM)(the same pattern as that of E-10CH)adjust the black level of G output to
of SECAM into AV1.DC 1.5±0.05V.
2. Connect oscilloscope to TP821
(IC803, pin7, G output).
(SECAM)(the same pattern as that of E-10CH)adjust so as to get 100% white-black
of SECAM into AV1.level video component equal to 2.3±
2. Connect oscilloscope to TP8210.05Vp-p.
(IC803, pin7, G output ).
19Colour level adjustment1. Input the standard colour bar signalAdjust SECAM COLOR so as to get
(SECAM)(the same pattern as that of E-10CH)the colour bar signal blue amplitude
of SECAM into AV1.(black level - peak level) equal to 2.0V
2. Connect the oscilloscope to TP820±0.05Vp-p.
(B output).
20Tint adjustment1. Input the standard colour bar signal1. Adjust SECAM TINT so as to get the
(SECAM)(the same pattern as that of E-10CH)colour bar signal magenta amplitude
of SECAM into AV1.(black level-peak level) equal to 1.7V
2. Connect the oscilloscope to TP820±0.05Vp-p.
(B output).
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5-6-3. Component input Adjustment
AdjustmentAdjusting conditionsAdjusting method
1Brightness adjustment1. From SG, input the 100% white colourAdjust DVD NT BRIGHTNESS, and
(NTSC)bar signal of NTSC into conponentadjust the black level of G output so
2Unicolor adjustment1. From SG, input the 100% white colourAdjust DVD NT UNICOLOR, and
(NTSC)bar signal of NTSC into conponentadjust so as to get 100% white-
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terminal.as to get DC 1.5±0.05V.
2. Connect oscilloscope to TP821
(IC803, pin7, G output).
terminal.black level video component equal
2. Connect oscilloscope to TP820to 2.3±0.05Vp-p.
(IC803, pin8).
3Colour level adjustment1. From SG, input the 100% white colourAdjust DVD NT COLOR so as to get
(NTSC)bar signal of NTSC into conponentthe colour bar signal blue amplitude
terminal.(black level - peak level) equal to
2. Connect the oscilloscope to TP8202.8V±0.05Vp-p.
(B output).
4Tint adjustment1. From SG, input the 100% white colourAdjust DVD NT TINT so as to get the
(NTSC)bar signal of NTSC into conponentcolour bar signal magenta amplitude
terminal.(black level - peak level) equal to 2.3V
2. Connect the oscilloscope to TP820±0.05Vp-p.
(B output).
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5Brightness adjustment1. From SG, input the 100% white colourAdjust DVD PAL BRIGHTNESS, and
6Unicolor adjustment1. From SG, input the 100% white colourAdjust DVD PAL UNICOLOR, and
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(PAL)bar signal of PAL into conponentadjust the black level of G output so
terminal.as to get DC 1.5±0.05V.
2. Connect oscilloscope to TP821
(IC803, pin7, G output).
(PAL)bar signal of PAL into conponentadjust so as to get 100% white-
terminal.black level video component equal
2. Connect oscilloscope to TP820to 2.3±0.05Vp-p.
(IC803, pin8, B output).
7Colour level adjustment1. From SG, input the 100% white colourAdjust DVD PAL COLOR so as to get
(PAL)bar signal of PAL into conponentthe colour bar signal blue amplitude
terminal.(black level - peak level) equal to
2. Connect the oscilloscope to TP820 2.8V±0.05Vp-p.
(B output).
8Tint adjustment1. From SG, input the 100% white colourAdjust DVD PAL TINT so as to get
(PAL)bar signal of PAL into conponentthe colour bar signal magenta amplitude
terminal.(black level - peak level) equal to
2. Connect the oscilloscope to TP8202.3V±0.05Vp-p.
(B output).
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5-7. Shipping setting
(1)[Procedure]
Holding down the [AV INPUT] key and [MENU] key, turn on the main power, and simultaneously press the (inspection
process) [SELECT '] key and [VOL+] key to change the mode to the adjustment mode.
(2)[Indication]
AV1 is indicated as SETTING COMPLETE.
(3)[Description]
Mode is memorized as SETTING COMPLETE.
Menu setting descriptions are as follows.