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particular purpose. Further, ViewSonic reserves the right to revise this publication and to make
changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of ViewSonic to notify any
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Trademarks
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Revision History
Revision SM Editing Date ECR Number
1a 01/24/2006 Initial release Jamie Chang
Description of Changes Editor
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Precautions and Safety Notices 1
2. Specification 5
3. Front Panel Function Control Description 8
4. Circuit Description 14
5. Adjustment Procedure 24
6. Troubleshooting Flow Chart 47
7. Recommended Spare Parts List 49
8. Exploded Diagram and Exploded Parts List 51
9. Block Diagram 54
10. Schematic Diagrams 56
11. PCB Layout Diagrams 62
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1. Precautions and Safety Notices
1. Appropriate Operation
(1) Turn off the product before cleaning.
(2) Use only a dry soft cloth when cleaning the LCD panel surface.
(3) Use a soft cloth soaked with mild detergent to clean the display housing.
(4) Use only a high quality, safety approved AC/DC power cord.
(5) Disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet if the product will not be used for a long period of time.
(6) If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is present, immediately switch the LCD display off.
(7) Do not touch the LCD panel surface with sharp or hard objects.
(8) Do not place heavy objects on the LCD display, video cable, or power cord.
(9) Do not use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents for your cleaning.
(10) Do not operate the product under the following conditions:
- Extremely hot, cold or humid environment.
- Areas containing excessive dust and dirt.
- Near any appliance generating a strong magnetic field.
- In direct sunlight.
2. Caution
No modification of any circuit should be attempted. Service work should only be performed after you are thoroughly familiar
with all of the following safety checks and servicing guidelines.
3. Safety Check
Care should be taken while servicing this LCD display. Because of the high voltage used in the inverter circuit, the voltage is
exposed in such areas as the associated transformer circuits.
4. LCD Module Handling Precautions
4.1 Handling Precautions
(1) Since front polarizer is easily damaged, pay attention not to scratch it.
(2) Be sure to turn off power supply when connecting or disconnecting input connector.
(3) Wipe off water drops immediately. Long contact with water may cause discoloration or spots.
(4) When the panel surface is soiled, wipe it with absorbent cotton or other soft cloth.
(5) Since the panel is made of glass, it may break or crack if dropped or bumped on hard surface.
(6) Since CMOS LSI is used in this module, take care of static electricity and ensure human earth when handling.
(7) Do not open or modify the Module Assembly.
(8) Do not press the reflector sheet at the back of the module in any direction.
(9) In the event that a Module must be put back into the packing container slot after it was taken out of the
container, do not press the center of the CCFL Reflector edge. Instead, press at the far ends of the
CFL Reflector edge softly. Otherwise the TFT Module may be damaged.
(10) At the insertion or removal of the Signal Interface Connector, be sure not to rotate or tilt the Interface
Connector of the TFT Module.
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(11)After installation of the TFT Module into an enclosure (LCD monitor housing, for example), do not twist or
bend the TFT Module even momentarily. When designing the enclosure, it should be taken into consideration
that no bending/twisting forces may be applied to the TFT Module from outside. Otherwise the TFT Module
may be damaged.
(12) The cold cathode fluorescent lamp in the LCD contains a small amount of mercury. Please follow local
ordinances or regulations for disposal.
(13) The LCD module contains a small amount of materials having no flammability grade. The LCD module
should be supplied with power that complies with the requirements of Limited Power Source
(IEC60950 or UL1950), or an exemption should be applied for.
(14)The LCD module is designed so that the CCFL in it is supplied by a Limited Current Circuit (IEC60950
or UL1950). Do not connect the CCFL to a Hazardous Voltage Circuit.
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5. Handling Methods
Correct methods : Incorrect Methods :
Only touch the metal frame of the panel or the front
cover of the monitor.
Do not touch the surface of the polarizer .
If the surface of the panel is pressed by fingers, this
may cause "MURA."
Take out the monitor by grasping the cushion.
If the monitor is removed by grasping the LCD
panel, that may cause "MURA."
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Correct methods : Incorrect Methods :
Place the monitor on a clean & soft foam pad .
If the monitor is placed on foreign objects,
that could scratch the surface of the panel.
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2. Specification
•General Specifications
Test Resolution & Frequency 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz
Test Image Size Full Size
Contrast and Brightness Controls Factory Default: Contrast = 70%, Brightness =
• Video Interface
Analog Input Connector DB-15 (Analog)
Video Cable Strain Relief Equal to twice the weight of the monitor for five
Video Cable Connector DB-15 Pinout Compliant DDC 2B.
Video Signals Video RGB (Analog)
Video Impedance 75 Ohms (Analog)
Maximum PC Video Signal 950 mV with no damage to monitor
Maximum Mac Video Signal 1250 mV with no damage to monitor
Sync Signals TTL
DDC 1/2B Compliant with Revision 1.3
Video Compatibility Shall be compatible with all PC type computers,
Resolution Compatibility 640 x 350, 640 x 480, 720 x 400 (640 x 400), 800 x
Exclusions Not compatible with interlaced video.
•Power Supply
Internal Power Supply Part Number: ADP-40AFB
Input Voltage Range 90 TO 264 VAC
Input Frequency Range 47.5 TO 63 HERTZ
Short Circuit Protection Output can be shorted without damage.
Over Current Protection 4.5 A typical at 12 VDC
Leakage Current 3.5mA (Max) at 254VAC / 60Hz
EFFICIENCY 70 % typical at 115VAC Full Load
Fuse Internal and not user replaceable
Power Dissipation 35 Watts (typ)
Max Input AC Current 1.2 Arms @ 90VAC, 0.8 Arms @180VAC
100%
minutes.
Macintosh computers, and after market video
cards.
600, 832 x 624, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 720, 1280 x
1024
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•Horizontal / Vertical Frequency
Horizontal Frequency 30 – 80 KHZ
Vertical Refresh Rate 50 –85 HZ.
Maximum Pixel Clock 135 MHz
Sync Polarity Independent of sync polarity.
Primary Presets
Primary Preset 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz
Look up table timing
<<Analog>>
1. 640 x 350 @ 70Hz, 31.5kHz
2. 640 x 480 @ 60Hz, 31.5kHz
3. 640 x 480 @ 67Hz, 35.0kHz
4. 640 x 480 @ 75Hz, 37.5kHz
5. 640 x 480 @ 72Hz, 37.9kHz
6. 640 x 480 @ 85Hz, 43.27kHz
7. 720 x 400 @ 70Hz, 31.5kHz
8. 800 x 600 @ 56Hz, 35.1kHz
9. 800 x 600 @ 60Hz, 37.9kHz
10. 800 x 600 @ 75Hz, 46.9kHz
11. 800 x 600 @ 72Hz, 48.1kHz
12. 800 x 600 @ 85Hz, 53.7kHz
13. 832 x 624 @ 75Hz, 49.7kHz
14. 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz, 48.4kHz
15. 1024 x 768 @ 70Hz, 56.5kHz
16. 1024 x 768 @ 72Hz, 58.1kHz
17. 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz, 60.0kHz
18. 1024 x 768 @ 85Hz, 68.67kHz
19. 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz, 63.4kHz
20. 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz, 79.97kHz
21. 1280x720 @ 60Hz, 45kHz (HDTV)
Changing Modes
Maximum Mode Change Blank Time, for
image stability. Note:
1) Excluding “Auto Adjust” time
2) Under DOS mode (640 x 350, 720 x 400 & 640 x
400), there is no “Auto Adjust” feature.
3) The monitor needs to do “Auto Adjust” the first
time a new mode is detected.
Mode Change Image The image shall blank while the monitor changes
3 seconds (Max)
1 seconds (Typ) for recognized timings
1-2 seconds (Typ) for unrecognized timing
.
modes.
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•LCD Panel
1. ID Label - The panel code “Q” for QDI / “C” for CPT, it should be shown on the lower right
side.
2. UPC Label - The panel code “Q” for QDI / “C” for CPT, it should be shown on the lower
right side
3. Main Board - The panel code “Q” for QDI / “C” for CPT, it should be shown on the main
board by F/W version sticker
Panel Characteristics:
Panel Source CPT CLAA170EA 07Q
Type TN, LVDS
Active Size 337.9 mm (H) x 270.3mm (V)
Pixel Arrangement RGB Vertical Stripe
Pixel Pitch 0.264 mm
Glass Treatment Anti Glare (Hard coating 3H)
# of Backlights 4 CCFL edge-light
Backlight Life (Hours) 30,000 (Min)
Luminance –Center Point (CT=6500K)
Contrast/Brightness=Max
Brightness Uniformity (5 points ,the
location follows up CPT spec)
Contrast Ratio 500 :1 (Typ), 450 :1 (Min)
Color Depth Vertical) 16.2 million colors
Viewing Angle (Horizontal, typ) 140 deg @ CR>10 / 170 deg @ CR>5
Viewing Angle (Vertical, typ) 130 deg @ CR>10 / 160 deg @ CR>5
Response Time
10%-90% @ Ta=25°C
Panel Defects Please see Panel Quality Specifications.
Panel Source QDI QDI17EL0709
Type TN, dual LVDS
Active Size 337.9 mm (H) x 270.3mm (V)
Pixel Arrangement RGB Vertical Stripe
Pixel Pitch 0.264 mm
Glass Treatment Anti Glare (Hard coating 3H)
# of Backlights 4 CCFL edge-light
Backlight Life (Hours) 40,000 (Min)
Luminance –Center Point (CT=6500K)
Contrast/Brightness=Max
Brightness Uniformity (5 points ,the
location follows up CPT spec)
Contrast Ratio 500 :1 (Typ), 300 :1 (Min)
Color Depth Vertical) 16.2 million colors
Viewing Angle (Horizontal, typ) 140 deg @ CR>10
Viewing Angle (Vertical, typ) 125 deg @ CR>10
Response Time
10%-90% @ Ta=25°C
Panel Defects Please see Panel Quality Specifications.
300 cd/m2 (Typ after 30 minute warm up)
250 cd/m2 (Min after 30 minute warm up)
75% min
8 ms (Typ)
12 ms (Max)
260 cd/m2 (Typ after 30 minute warm up)
200 cd/m2 (Min after 30 minute warm up)
80%(typ) / 75% (min)
8 ms (Typ)
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Panel Source QDI QDI17EL0711
Type TN, dual LVDS
Active Size 337.9 mm (H) x 270.3mm (V)
Pixel Arrangement RGB Vertical Stripe
Pixel Pitch 0.264 mm
Glass Treatment Anti Glare (Hard coating 3H)
# of Backlights 4 CCFL edge-light
Backlight Life (Hours) 40,000 (Min)
Luminance –Center Point (CT=6500K)
Contrast/Brightness=Max
Brightness Uniformity (5 points ,the
location follows up CPT spec)
Operating Relative Humidity 20% to 90% RH Non-Condensing
Storage Relative Humidity 5% to 90% RH Non-Condensing
Operating Altitude 0 to +3,000 meters
Storage Altitude 0 to +12,000 meters
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3. Front Panel Function Control Description
Adjusting the Screen Image
Use the buttons on the front control panel to display and adjust the OnView
controls which display on the screen. The OnView controls are explained at the
top of the next page.
Main Menu
With OnView controls
Front Control Panel
shown below in detail
®
Displays the control
screen for the highlighted
control.
Also toggles between two
controls on some
screens.
Also a shortcut to Auto
Image Adjust.
Displays the Main Menu
or exits the control screen
and saves adjustments.
Power light
Green = ON
Orange = Power Saving
Power
On/Off
Scrolls through menu options and
adjusts the displayed control.
Also a shortcut to display the
Contrast adjustment control
screen.
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Do the following to adjust the screen image:
1
To display the Main Menu, press button [1].
Main Menu
AUTO
SET
?
1:EXIT 2:SELECT
Auto Adjust
Contrast/Brightness
Color Adjust
Information
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Image Adjust
Setup Menu
Memory Recall
NOTE: All OnView menus and adjustment screens disappear automatically after about 15
seconds. This is adjustable through the OSD timeout setting in the setup menu.
2. To select a control to be adjusted, press SorTto scroll up or down in the Main Menu.
3. After the desired control is selected, press button [2]. A control screen like the one shown below
appears.
Contrast
The line at the bottom of the screen shows the
1:EXIT 2: Brightness
4
To adjust the control, press the upIor downJbuttons.
5
To save the adjustments and exit the menu, press button [1] twice.
current functions of buttons 1 and 2: Exit or select
the Brightness control.
Thefollowing tips may help you optimizeyour display:
•Adjust your computer's graphic card so that it outputs a video signal 1280 x
1024 @ 60 Hz to the LCD dislay. (Look for instructions on “changing the
refresh rate” in your graphic card's user guide.)
•If necessary, make small adjustments using H. POSITION and V. POSITION
until the screen image is completely visible
. (The black border around the
edge of the screen should barely touch the illuminated “active area” of the
LCD dislay.)
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Main Menu Controls
Adjust the menu items shown below by using the up Iand down Jbuttons.
ControlExplanation
Auto Image Adjust automatically sizes, centers, and fine tunes the video signal
to eliminate waviness and distortion. Press the [2] button to obtain a sharper
image.
NOTE:
Auto Image Adjust works with most common video cards. If this function
does not work on your LCD display, then lower the video refresh rate to 60
Hz and set the resolution to its pre-set value.
Contrast
adjusts the difference between the image background
(black level) and the foreground (white level).
Brightness
Color Adjust provides several color adjustment modes: preset color
temperatures and RGB which allows adjustment of red (R), green (G), and blue
B) separately. The factory setting for this product is 6500K (6500 Kelvin).
sRGB-RGB is quickly becoming the industry standard for color management,
with support being included in many of the latest applications. Enabling this
setting allows the LCD display to more accurately display colors the way they
were originally intended. Enabling the sRGB setting will cause the Contrast and
Brightness adjustments to be disabled.
adjusts background black level of the screen image.
9300K-Adds blue to the screen image for cooler white (used in most office
settings with fluorescent lighting).
6500K-Adds red to the screen image for warmer white and richer red.
5400K-Adds green to the screen image for a darker color.
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ControlExplanation
User Color Individual adjustments for red (R), green (G),and blue (B).
1. To select color (R, G or B) press button [2].
2. To adjust selected color, pressSorT.
3. When you are finished making all color adjustments, press
button [1] twice.
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Information displays the timing mode (video signal input) coming from the
graphics card in your computer, the LCD model number, the serial number, and
the ViewSonic website URL. See your graphic card's user guide for instructions
on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency).
NOTE: VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz (recommended) means that the resolution
is 1280 x 1024 and the refresh rate is 60 Hertz.
Image Adjust
Image Adjust
H./V. Position
H. Size
Fine Tune
Sharpness
1:EXIT 2:SELECT
The Image Adjust controls are explained below:
H./V. Position
adjusts horizontal and vertical position of the
screen image. You can toggle between Horizontal and Vertical
by pressing button [2]. Horizontal moves the screen image to
the left or to the right. Vertical moves the screen image up and
down.
H. Size
NOTE:
(Horizontal Size) adjusts the width of the screen image.
Vertical size is automatic with your LCD dislay.
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Control
Explanation
Fine Tune sharpens focus by aligning the illuminated text and/
or graphic characters.
NOTE: Try the Auto Adjust (see page 9) before using the Fine
Tune control.
?
Sharpness
Setup Menu displays the menu shown below.
adjusts the clarity and focus of the screen image.
The Setup Menu controls are explained below.
L
anguage
Select allows you to choose the language used in
the menus and control screens.
OSD
Resolution Notice
OSD Position
advises the optimal resolution to use.
allows you to move the on-screen display menus
and control screens.
OSD Timeout
sets the length of time an on-screen display
screen is displayed. For example, with a “15 second” setting, if
a control is not pushed within 15 seconds, the display screen
disappears.
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ControlExplanation
OSD
OSD Background
allows you to turn the On-Screen display
background on or off. This means that while making adjustments
from the OSD control screens you can also view open software
applications, or the Windows desktop.
Memory Recall
settings if the display is operating in a factory Preset Timing
Mode listed in this user guide.
returns adjustments to the original factory
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4. Circuit Description
1. Outline
1.1 Buttons on the front panel: Power On/Off button, button 2 (ENTER / INPUT SELECT), up arrow
button, down arrow button, button 1 (MENU).
1.2 D-sub 15-pin connector, DVI-I connector and AC-IN jack are located on the back side of the cabinet.
1.3 OSD menu includes the following function;
Auto Image Adjust (only active under analog input)
Contrast/Brightness
Audio Adjust
Color Adjust
Information
Manual Image Adjust
Setup Menu
Memory Recall
1.4 Contrast and Brightness can be directly controlled with UP / DOWN buttons.
2. Connectors
2.1 AC inlet: CEE22 type connector
2.2 Video signal connector for analog input: 15P Mini D-Sub
162738495
1617
11
12
13
14
15
10
CN6
PIN MNEMONIC SIGNAL
DB15HD
1 RV Red Video
2 GV Green Video
3 BV Blue Video
4 NC None
5 GND Ground (DDC
6 RG Red GND
7 GG Green GND
8 BG Blue GND
9 +5V +5V (for DDC)
10 SG Sync GND
11 NC None
12 SDA DDC Data
13 HS Horizontal Sync
14 VS Vertical Sync
15 SCL DDC Clock
return)
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3. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 Standard conditions
Display Area 338x 270 mm
Video Signal 0.7Vpp
Contrast 70%
Brightness Max.
Ambient 20 +/ - 5 °C
Input AC
Warming up > 30 min
Display 1280 x 1024
3.2 POWER
3.2.1 Power supply
3.2.2 Power Management
3.3 Acceptable timing
If the timing is within following specification, this LCD display can automatically function with a certain
(08-09) ID Manufacturer Name = VSC
(11-10) Product ID Code = F518
(12-15) Last 5 Digits of Serial Number = Not Used
(16) Week of Manufacture = 01
(17) Year of Manufacture = 2005
(10-17) Complete Serial Number = See Descriptor Block
(18) EDID Version Number = 1
(19) EDID Revision Number = 3
(20) VIDEO INPUT DEFINITION:
Analog Signal
0.700, 0.300 (1.000 Vp-p)
Blank-to-Black Setup, Separate Syncs
(21) Maximum Horizontal Image Size = 340 mm
(22) Maximum Vertical Image Size = 270 mm
(23) Display Gamma = 2.20
(24) Power Management and Supported Feature(s):
Active Off/Very Low Power, Standard Default Color Space,
Preferred Timing Mode
Display Type = R/G/B Color
(25-34) CHROMA INFO:
Red X - 0.639 Green X - 0.287 Blue X - 0.141 White X - 0.313
Red Y - 0.344 Green Y - 0.615 Blue Y - 0.087 White Y - 0.329
Time: 09:10:39
Date: Wed Jan 19, 2005
VIEWSONIC CORPORATION
EDID Version # 1, Revision # 3
DDCTest For: ViewSonic VE710s
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(35) ESTABLISHED TIMING I:
720 X 400 @ 70Hz (IBM,VGA)
640 X 480 @ 60Hz (IBM,VGA)
640 X 480 @ 67Hz (Apple,Mac II)
640 X 480 @ 72Hz (VESA)
640 X 480 @ 75Hz (VESA)
800 X 600 @ 56Hz (VESA)
800 X 600 @ 60Hz (VESA)
(36) ESTABLISHED TIMING II:
800 X 600 @ 72Hz (VESA)
800 X 600 @ 75Hz (VESA)
832 X 624 @ 75Hz (Apple,Mac II)
1024 X 768 @ 60Hz (VESA)
1024 X 768 @ 70Hz (VESA)
1024 X 768 @ 75Hz (VESA)
1280 X 1024 @ 75Hz (VESA)
(37) Manufacturer's Reserved Timing:
1152 X 870 @ 75Hz (Apple,Mac II)
(38-53) Standard Timing Identification:
1280 X 1024 @60Hz
1280 X 960 @60Hz
1152 X 864 @75Hz
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
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(08-09) ID Manufacturer Name = VSC
(11-10) Product ID Code = F618
(12-15) Last 5 Digits of Serial Number = Not Used
(16) Week of Manufacture = 01
(17) Year of Manufacture = 2005
(10-17) Complete Serial Number= See Descriptor Block
(18) EDID Version Number = 1
(19) EDID Revision Number = 3
(20) VIDEO INPUT DEFINITION:
Analog Signal
0.700, 0.300 (1.000 Vp-p)
Blank-to-Black Setup, Separate Syncs
(21) Maximum Horizontal Image Size = 340 mm
(22) Maximum Vertical Image Size = 270 mm
(23) Display Gamma = 2.20
(24) Power Management and Supported Feature(s):
Active Off/Very Low Power, Standard Default Color Space,
Preferred Timing Mode
Display Type = R/G/B Color
(25-34) CHROMA INFO:
Red X - 0.639 Green X - 0.287 Blue X - 0.141 White X - 0.313
Red Y - 0.344 Green Y - 0.615 Blue Y - 0.087 White Y - 0.329
(35) ESTABLISHED TIMING I:
720 X 400 @ 70Hz (IBM,VGA)
640 X 480 @ 60Hz (IBM,VGA)
640 X 480 @ 67Hz (Apple,Mac II)
640 X 480 @ 72Hz (VESA)
640 X 480 @ 75Hz (VESA)
800 X 600 @ 56Hz (VESA)
800 X 600 @ 60Hz (VESA)
(36) ESTABLISHED TIMING II:
800 X 600 @ 72Hz (VESA)
800 X 600 @ 75Hz (VESA)
832 X 624 @ 75Hz (Apple,Mac II)
1024 X 768 @ 60Hz (VESA)
1024 X 768 @ 70Hz (VESA)
1024 X 768 @ 75Hz (VESA)
1280 X 1024 @ 75Hz (VESA)
(37) Manufacturer's Reserved Timing:
1152 X 870 @ 75Hz (Apple,Mac II)
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(38-53) Standard Timing Identification:
1280 X 1024 @60Hz
1280 X 960 @60Hz
1152 X 864 @75Hz
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
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Secondary GTF - Not Supported
______________________________________________________________________
(108-125) Detailed Timing / Descriptor Block 4:
Monitor Name:
VE710b
(126) No Extension EDID Block(s)
(127) CheckSum OK
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6. THEORY OF OPERATION
This section describes the function of the LCD monitor per functional block.
This monitor includes MB board, power board and button board.
6.1 MB BOARD
The MB board is a two-layer, single-landed design with ground and internal planes provided. DC power from
the power board enters the board through a 6P connector. The other connector on the board is for the button board.
The VGA cable is a signal cable that carries the video, sync and DDC signals from the PC VGA adapter. This
system board consists of 4 functional areas: flat panel controller, MCU with flash ROM, and power regulators.
6.1.1 Flat panel controller: MST8111A(U3)
The heart of the system board is the Realtek MST8111A. The MST8111A is a graphics processing IC
designed for LCD monitors. It provides all key IC functions required for LCD displays. On-chip
functions include a high-speed triple-ADC, PLL, high scaling engine and OSD controller.
a) Clock Generation:
Crystal Input Clock (TCLK and XTAL). This is the input pair to an internal crystal oscillator and
corresponding logic. A 14.318 MHz crystal is recommended.
b) Analog to Digital Converter:
The MST8111A chip has three ADCs (analog-to-digital converters), one for each color (red, green and blue).
The analog RGB signals are connected to MST8111A as described below.
Pin Name Pin Number
Red + 63
Red - 62
Green + 60
Green - 59
Blue + 58
Blue - 57
c) OSD: The MST8111A has a fully programmable, high-quality OSD controller. The on-chip static
RAM (4096 words by 24 bits) stores the cell map and the cell definitions.
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d) MTV312 Micro Controller: The MTV312 micro controller (MCU) serves as the system micro controller.
It programs the MST8111A and manages other devices in the system such as the keypad, the backlight, the
LED, the audio system and the non-volatile RAM using general purpose input/output (GPIO) pins.
Pin number Pin Name Pin Number Usage
21 P1.3 Key / Power on ,off
13 P3.4 NV_RAM (U4) SDA
14 P3.5 NV_RAM (U4) SCL
25 P1.7 Key_down
9 P6.3 Key_right
24 P1.6 Key_up
16 P6.2 Key_left
37 P4.1 Key_mute
34 P5.6 VGA connector
23 P1.5 Key_select
42 P5.3 LED_red
41 P5.4 LED_green
32 P6.6 LCD panel power1 on / off control
3 P5.0 LCD panel power2 on / off control
36 P4.0 Backlight on / off control
e) Panel Power Sequencing (VDDCTRL1, 2) (Pin 32, 3): The MTV312 has two dedicated outputs
VDDCTRL1 and 2 ( Pin32 and Pin3) to control LCD power sequencing once data and control signals
are stable.
f) Panel interface (Pin 1~25, Pin75~128) : The MTV312 driver interface is highly programmable. It supports dual bus /
dual port for SXGA d rive rs.
6.1.2 Power Regulator MC34063A (U6),AIC1739 (Q4): The MC34063A is a monolithic control IC
containing the primary functions required for DC to DC converters. The device consists of an internal temperature
compensated reference, a comparator, and a controlled duty cycle oscillator with an active current
sense circuit. The desired output voltage is determined by the equation, Volt = 1.25 ( 1 + R67 / R66).
In this case, the output voltage is 3.3 Volts. The AIC1563 is a low dropout positive adjustable
regulator with minimum of 1A output current capability, so it is well suited to serve as a 3.3 V or
2.5 V regulator.
6.1.3 Power Regulator MC34063A (U7): The MC34063A is a monolithic control IC containing the
primary functions required for DC to DC converters. The device consists of an internal temperature
compensated reference, a comparator, and a controlled duty cycle oscillator with an active current
sense circuit. The desired output voltage is determined by the equation, Volt = 1.25 ( 1 + R85 / R86).
In this case, the output voltage is 5.0 Volts for panel power.
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6.2 Power (Inverter) Board
This is a specific power (inverter) board for VE710 monitor with output of 40W / 12V / 3.5A. It provides
12 VDC to drive the four cold cathode fluorescence tubes in the backlight.
6.2.1 The inverter's electrical specification is described below.
Input
Output
6.2.2 Power
This is a general purpose AC / DC adapter which converts 90~240 Vac to a stabilized DC voltage: 12
Volts, with a rated output current of 4.16A. The electrical specification is described below.
Rated Input Voltage 12Vdc
Input Voltage Range 11.4 ~ 12.6 Vdc
Input Current <2A
On / Off control Voltage 2~3.3 for on, 0~1 for off
Rated Output Strike-on Voltage 1500Vrms
Rated Output Voltage 710Vrms at 7mA
Rate Output Frequency 40~50KHz
Rated Output Current 7~8 mA
Rated Input Voltage 90~240 Vac, 50 / 60Hz
Operation Input Voltage 90~260 Vac, 47 ~ 63Hz
Input Current <1.5A
Inrush Current <100A@120Vac
Standby Input Voltage 12Vdc
Output Voltage Regulation +/-5%
Output Ripple & Noise 120mVp-p
Rate Output Current <3.5A
Turn-on delay <3secs
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5. Adjustment Procedure
OSD Function Menu
A. When in Analog Input Mode
1. Main Menu
Press the [1] (Menu) button to enter the Main Menu:
Press the [▲] button to highlight the previous item or the [▼] button to highlight
the next item.
Press the [1] (Menu) button to exit the Main Menu.
(1) Auto Image Adjust Page:
Press the [2] button to execute the auto image adjust function.
Press the [1] button to exit the page.
(2) Contrast/Brightness Page:
Press the [2] button to enter the contrast adjustment page.
Press the [1] button to exit the page.
1) Contrast Item
Press the [▲] button to increase the contrast.
Press the [▼] button to decrease the contrast.
Press the [2] button to enter the brightness adjustment page.
Press the [1] button to exit the page.
2) Brightness Item
Press the [▲] button to increase the brightness.
Press the [▼] button to decrease the brightness.
Press the [2] button to enter the contrast adjustment page.
Press the [1] button to exit the page.
(3) Input Select Page:
Press the [2] button to switch to digital input mode.
(4) Color Adjust Page:
Press the [2] button to enter the color adjustment page.
Press the [1] button to exit the page.
Press the [▲] button to highlight the previous item or the [▼] button to
highlight the next item.
1) sRGB Item
2) 9300K Item
3) 6500K Item
4) 5400K Item
Press the [2] button to select the currently highlighted item.
Press the [1] button to exit the currently highlighted item.
5)User Color Item
Press the [2] button to enter the user color page.
Press the [1] button to exit the page.
Red, Green, Blue Options:
Press the [2] button to cycle among the colors.
Press the [1] button to exit the page.
Press the [▲] button to increase the selected color level.
Press the [▼] button to decrease the selected color level.
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(5) Information Page:
Press the [2] button to enter the information page.
Press the [1] button to exit the information page.
(6) Manual Image Adjust Page:
Press the [2] button to enter the manual image adjustment page.
Press the [1] button to exit the page.
Press the [▲] button to highlight the previous item or the [▼] button to
highlight the next item.
1) H./V. Position Item
Press the [2] button to enter the horizontal/vertical postion adjustment page.
Press the [1] button to exit the page.
a) Horizontal Position:
Press the [2] button to enter the vertical position adjustment page.
Press the [1] button to exit the page.
Press the [▲] button to shift the image to the right.
Press the [▼] button to shift the image to the left.
b) Vertical Position:
Press the [2] button to return to the horizontal position adjustment page.
Press the [1] button to exit the page.
Press the [▲] button to shift the image upward.
Press the [▼] button to shift the image downward.
2)Horizontal Size Item
Press the [2] button to enter the horizontal size adjustment page.
Press the [1] button to exit the page.
Press the [▲] button to make the image wider.
Press the [▼] button to make the image narrower.
3) Fine tune Item
Press the [2] button to enter the fine tuning page.
Press the [1] button to exit the page.
Press “[▲]” Button to adjust character position in one direction.
Press “[▼]“Button to adjust character position in the other direction.
4) Sharpness Item
Press the [2] button to enter the sharpness adjustment page.
Press the [1] button to exit the page.
Press “[▲]” Button to increase image sharpness.
Press “[▼]“ Button to decrease image sharpness.
(7) Setup Menu Page:
Press the [2] button to enter the setup menu page.
Press the [1] button to exit the page.
Press the [▲] button to highlight the previous item or the [▼] button to
highlight the next item.
1) Language Select Item
Press the [2] button to enter the language selection page.
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Press the [1] button to exit the page.
Press the [▲] button to highlight the previous item or the [▼] button to
highlight the next item.
English, French… Option
Press the [2] button to select the language.
Press the [1] button to exit the page.
2) Resolution Notice Item
Press the [2] button to enter the resolution notice page.
Press the [1] button to exit the page.
Enable, Disable Option
Press the [2] button to select the highlighted option.
Press the [1] button to exit the page.
Press the [▲] button to highlight the previous option or the [▼] button
to highlight the next option.
3) OSD Position Item
Press the [2] button to enter the OSD position adjustment page.
Press the [1] button to exit the page.
a) Horizontal Position Option
Press the [2] button to enter the vertical position adjustment page.
Press the [1] button to exit the page.
Press the [▲] button to shift the menu to the right.
Press the [▼] button to shift the menu to the left.
b) Vertical Position Option:
Press the [2] button to enter the horizontal position adjustment page.
Press the [1] button to exit the page.
Press the [▲] button to shift the menu upward.
Press the [▼] button to shift the menu downward.
4) OSD Time Out Item
Press the [2] button to enter the OSD time out adjustment page.
Press the [1] button to exit the page.
Press the [▲] button to increase the OSD time out.
Press the [▼] button to decrease the OSD time out.
5) OSD Background Item
Press the [2] button to enter the OSD background selection page.
Press the [1] button to exit the page.
Enable, Disable Option
Press the [▲] button to highlight the previous option or the [▼] button
to highlight the next option.
Press the [2] button to select the highlighted option.
Press the [1] button to exit the page.
(8)Memory Recall Page
Press the [2] button to execute the memory recall function.
Press the [1] button to exit the page.
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2. Other Menu:
This “shortcut” menu is directly accessible without bringing up the OSD.
(1) Contrast Dialog
Press the [▲] or [▼] button to enter the Contrast Dialog.
Press the [1] button to exit the Contrast Dialog.
Press the [2] button to enter the Brightness Dialog.
Press the [▲] button to increase the contrast.
Press the [▼] button to decrease the contrast.
(2) Brightness Dialog
Press the [▲] or [▼] button to enter the Brightness Dialog.
Press the [1] button to exit the Brightness Dialog.
Press the [2] button to enter the Contrast Dialog.
Press the [▲] button to increase the brightness.
Press the [▼] button to decrease the brightness.
(3) Analog/Digital Dialog
Press the [2] button to toggle between analog and digital modes.
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3. Function test
(1) Test equipment
Color video signal and pattern generator (or PC with SXGV resolution)
(2) Test condition
Before function testing and alignment, the unit must warm up for at least 30 minutes under the
following conditions:
1. Room temperature
2. With full-white screen, RGB, black pattern
3. With cycled display modes
4. Test display modes
Item Timing Analog
1 640 x 350 @ 70Hz, 31.5kHz Yes
2 640 x 400 @ 60Hz, 31.5kHz Yes
3 640 x 400 @ 70Hz, 31.5kHz Yes
4 640 x 480 @ 50Hz, 24.7kHz Yes
5 640 x 480 @ 60Hz, 31.5kHz Yes
6 640 x 480 @ 67Hz, 35.0kHz Yes
7 640 x 480 @ 72Hz, 37.9kHz Yes
8 640 x 480 @ 75Hz, 37.5kHz Yes
9 640 x 480 @ 85Hz, 43.27kHz Yes
10 720 x 400 @ 70Hz, 31.5kHz Yes
11 800 x 600 @ 56Hz, 35.1kHz Yes
12 800 x 600 @ 60Hz, 37.9kHz Yes
13 800 x 600 @ 75Hz, 46.9kHz Yes
14 800 x 600 @ 72Hz, 48.1kHz Yes
15 800 x 600 @ 85Hz, 53.7kHz Yes
16 832 x 624 @ 75Hz, 49.7kHz Yes
17 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz, 48.4kHz Yes
18 1024 x 768 @ 70Hz, 56.5kHz Yes
19 1024 x 768 @ 72Hz, 58.1kHz Yes
20 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz, 60.0kHz Yes
21 1024 x 768 @ 85Hz, 68.67kHz Yes
22 1152 x 864 @ 75Hz, 67.5kHz Yes
23 1152 x 870 @ 75Hz, 68.7kHz Yes
24 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz, 63.4kHz Yes
25 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz, 79.97kHz Yes
26 1280x 720 @ 60Hz, 45kHz (HDTV) Yes
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3 RGB color performance RGB color Check the color temperature of
4 Sub-pixel defect RGB color Check for sub-pixel defects Pattern 3,
5 Full white Full white Check the brightness and contrast ratio,
6 Full black Full black Pattern 7
7. 5-cycle pattern 5-cycle pattern Check the BU Pattern 8
8. 1-dot pattern 1-dot pattern Check the flicker Pattern 9
Test condition Pattern Specification Remark
No noise is allowed, all colors must be clear
3 to 4 levels must be saturated when brightness
and contrast are set to 100%
RGB signal color
and check for bright pixel defects
Pattern 1
Pattern 2
Pattern 3,
4, 5
4 , 5
Pattern 6
Pattern 1 Pattern2
Pattern 3 Pattern4
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Pattern 5 Pattern6
Pattern 7 Pattern 8
Pattern 9
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6. Firmware update procedure :
T
o PC
To
monitor
When examining a monitor, please check whether the firmware version is the latest. If not,
please follow the procedure below to upgrade to the latest version.
1. Equipment needed :
- VE710s/b
- PC ( Personal computer )
- LPT cable
- Fixture (LM5ISP)
- Firmware upgrade program
Print port Fixture VE710s/b
LPT cable
2. Connection :
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7. Appendix A : How to install the software for ISP :
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1. Install ISP
1.1 User could download ISP river and PORT95NT install from Myson Century website
(www.myson.com.tw
1.2 After extracting the ZIP file , the total files list as Fig 1.2 , and double click the file of setup.exe to install.
)
1.3 Press “ Next “ button to continue., see Fig 1.3
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1.4 Keep default setting or press “ Change “ button for selecting the path that you want , and then press “ Next
“ button to continue , see Fig 1.4 .
1.5 Press “ Install “ button to continue , see Fig 1.5
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1.6 The installer Information shows package warning , Press “ Ignore “ button to continue .see Fig 1.6 .
1.7 Installation has finished , press “ Finish “ button , see Fig 1.7 .
Fig. 1.7
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8. Appendix B : How to use software to upgrade the BIOS :
8.1. After installation, shortcuts may be found in the settings path or the program menu (default setting); see Fig 2.1.
8.2 The security file is a key to use ISP functions; press the "OK" button. See Fig 2.2.
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8.3 The warning shown in Fig. 2.3 is used to remind the user that a CPU rate that differs from IIC protocol
may cause the ISP functions to fail; press the "OK" button.
8.4 Press “ Create Security File “ button to key in Security code . Adjusting bar to decrease speed of IIC bus , See
Fig. 2.4 .
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8.5 Fig 2.7 shows the settings for the ISP software's security code. It requires two command numbers,
and the commands must be keyed in sequentially: 7C, 4C, 77. The command numbers and commands
must be set by the user while coding. For more details, please refer to section 6 boot code of ISP.
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9. Use ISP to program MCU
9.1 Select MTV type first , load the binary or intel hex file that you want to program into the MCU , and select
“ AUTO” item , then press “ RUN “ button , see fig3.1
9.2 If user change the MTV type , it must load file again , or the buffer of load file will be cleared .
9.3 CRC ( cyclic redundancy check ) : the host can check CRC register’s result instead of reading every byte in
flash . The message of Check MCU CRC OK means that the host verify OK for the progress of program .
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10. Use ISP to read MCU content
10.1 Only software ISP could read the MCU content , it is according to program the boot code while coding .
The limitation is used for the security of customer’s code. Select “ Read Target “ item , and press
"button" , the MCU content will show as Fig4.1
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11. Re-entry the ISP Mode
When you couldn’t select or click “ Reset MCU “ button and enter ISP mode again , you’ll see the message as below :
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Note :
(1) Disable the “ Enter ISP Mode ” option to avoid the error message display
(2) If you using the MTV312M64 or before MCU serials , the MCU will always in “ ISP Mode “ even
Programming fail or erase MCU that instead of select or press “ Reset MCU “
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11. Packing procedure
Power cord
QSG
11.1 Paste protection film to protect the monitor (Figure.1)
11.2 Put the monitor in PE bag & seal the with tape . (Figure.2)
Figure.1 Figure.2
11.3 Put the cushion on the monitor (Figure.3)
11.4 Put the monitor into carton & put all the accessories into the carton .Then close the carton . (Figure.4)
(Figure 3) (Figure 4)
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12. Disassemble monitor
2.1 Take off the hinge caps (Figure 5)
1
12.2 Lay VE710s/b down & take off the screws to remove the base (Figure 6)
(Figure 5) (Figure 6)
12.3 Remove the screw cover (Figure 7)
12.4 Take of the screws (Figure 8)
Figure 7 Figure 8
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12.5 Remove the back cover (Figure 9)
12.6 Take off the screw on the VGA cable (Figure 10)
Figure 9 Figure 10
12.7 Take off the screws on the B/B (Figure 11)
12.8 Remove the B/B from the front-bezel (Figure 12)
Figure 11 Figure 12
12.9 Tear off the AL-foil , all cables on M/B & lamp wires . (Figure 13)
12.10 Take off the screws on the PCB holder & remove the PCB holder with the boards . (Figure 14)
Figure 13 Figure 14
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12.11 Take out the screws on M/B & remove the cable between M/B & power board (Figure 15)
12.12 Remove the M/B out (Figure 16)
Figure 15 Figure 16
12.13 Put the PCB holder up-side-down & remove the screws on the power board (Figure 17)
12.14 Remove the power board (Figure 18)
Figure 17 Figure 18
12.15 Separate the bezel & panel (with BKT) & remove the cable on panel (Figure 19)
12.16 Take off the L/R BKT & remove the L/R BKT . (Figure 20)
Figure 19 Figure 20
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6. Troubleshooting Flow Chart
1.No Power
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2. No Characters , Missing Color
3 Always show NO SIGNEL
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7. Recommended Spare Parts List
Above listed items are examples, supplier can expand the rows to add more necessary items.
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Title
DateRev:
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CN1
4500-10-8P-R
SW5
1
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
3
HDK632A
1
3
HDK632A
1
3
HDK632A
2
4
5
SW4
2
4
5
SW3
2
4
5
LED1
EL-209-2EGW
CN1
A2
C
A1
green
orange
LED1
SW1SW2SW3SW4SW5
1
3
HDK632A
1
3
HDK632A
SW2
2
4
5
SW1
2
4
5
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BUTTOM
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11. PCB Layout Diagrams
Main board
Control board
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1. Precautions and Safety Notices
2. Specification
3. Front Panel Function Control Description
4. Circuit Description
5. Adjustment Procedure
6. Troubleshooting Flow Chart
7. Recommended Spare Parts List
8. Exploded Diagram and Exploded Parts List
9. Block Diagrams
10. Schematic Diagrams
11.PCB Layout Diagrams
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