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Revision History
1a
1b
28/06/03
06
/10/04
Documents Number
DCN Number ECR Number
3382
4776
4690
Description of Changes EditorRevision SM Editing Date
Initial Release
Change Panel From SUMSUNG 48.58301.001 (AU M17EN05 V1) 16ms
To 48.62701.004 (AUO M170EG01 V.0) 12ms
A. Lu
F. Fan
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Preface
This manual is prepared for the maintenance service for the VP171/s/b series LCD
Panel Monitor. Maintenance procedures described in this manual are intended to isolate
faulty parts and replace them in the field. It also aims to serve as a guide in procuring
replacement parts for this product.
This manual is copyrighted and all rights are reserved. This product may not,
in whole or in part be copied, photocopied, translated or reduced to any electronic or
machine readable form without prior written consent except for copyies retained by
the purchaser for backup purpose.
This manual includes system overview, major system assembly, components
description, and the Troubleshooting makes explanations on how to detect errors.
It also includes a flow chart for checking or correcting faults.
No Warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, is made with
respect to this documentation, its quality, performance, merchantability or
fitness for particular purpose.
No event will the vendor be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or
consequential damages arising out of the user or inability to use this product
or documentation.
Notice:
The information found in this manual is subject to change without prior notice. Any
subsequent changes made to the data herein will be incorporated in future edition.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction
2 Mechanical Construction
3 Procedure of Disassembly
4 Troubleshooting Procedure
5Function Test & Alignment Procedure
6 Firmware Upgrade Procedure
7 DDC Key In Procedure
8 Packing For Shipping
9 Appendix
10PCB Layout
11Schematic Diagrams
12Recommended Spare Parts List
13ElectricalSpare Parts List
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1. Introduction
This manual provides the integral information you need to maintain the LCD Monitor, and
the manual is applied to the mode of 1280*1024 resolution and 17 SXGA TFT LCD Monitor.
There are ten topics in this manual, and you can immediately identify problems through the manual.
This manual is for the technicans and people with an electronics background.
Send the product back to the distributor for repairing and do not attempt to do
is complex or isnt mentioned in the
Troubleshooting.
1-1The Appropriate Operation
-Turn off the product before cleaning.
-Use only a dry soft cloth when cleaning the LCD panel surface.
-Use a soft cloth moistured with mild detergent to clean the display housing.
-Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not used for
a long period of time.
-Do not touch the LCD panel surface with sharp or hard objects.
-Do not use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents for your cleaning.
-Do not operate the product under the following conditions :
1.) Extremely hot, cold or humid environment.
2.) Areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
3.) Near any appliance generating a strong magnetic field.
4.) Place in direct sunlight.
anything which
1-2Product Highlight
-Dual Analog and Digital Signal Input
-Active matrix TFT LCD Technology
-1280*1024 addressable pixels
2
-260 cd/m
-30-82kHz Horizontal Frequency
-50-85Hz Vertical Refresh Rate
-Wide Viewing Angle Technology
-Auto-Adjustment
-Multifunction OSD User Controls
-VESA DPMS Power Saving
-High quality full screen re-scaling capability
brightness (Typ.)
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1-3Technical Specification
LCD Technology-AU Panel
-PVA Active Matrix
-17 diagonal screen size
-1280*1024 addressable pixels
-0.264mm*0.264mm pixel pitch
2
-260cd/m
-500:1 (Typ.) Contrast ratio
-L/R=70
CR>=10(Typ.)
-tr=12ms (Typ.)/tf=4ms(Typ.) response time
-4 CCFL backlight lamps
-Backlight Life : 40K Hrs(Typ.), 30K Hrs(Min.)
Display Resolution-1280 pixels(H)*1024 lines(V)
Active Display Area-337.9mm(H)*270.3mm(V)
Displayable Color-16.2M Colors
Horizontal Scan-30 to 82kHz
Vertical Refresh-50 to 85 Hz
Max. Pixel Clock-135MHz
Auto-Adjustment-Yes
Re-Scaling-Yes
I/O Connectors-AC power in
-VGA in D-Sub 15 pin *2
-DVI-D Connector *1
(Typ.) Brightness
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/70o, U/D=70o/70o Viewing Angle,
Power Saving-VESA DPMS Standard
Power Consumption-33Watt (typ.)
ErgonomicsTilt Up25 degrees minimum
Tilt Down5 degrees
Swivel Right45 degrees
Swivel Left45 degrees
Height Adjust0~110 cm
Pivot0~90 degrees (Clockwise)
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Environmental-Operating Temperature: 0
~ 40oC/32o ~ 104oF
-Operating Related Humidity: 20% ~ 90% RH Non-condensing
-Storage Temperature: -20
o
~ 60oC/ -4o ~ 140oF
-Storage Related Humidity: 5% ~ 90% RH Non-condensing