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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 Spare Parts List
9. Block Diagram
10. Schematic Diagrams
11. PCB Layout Diagrams
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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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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 SPECIFICATION
Test Resolution & Frequency 1280x1024 @ 60Hz
Test Image Size Full Size
Contrast and Brightness Controls
VIDEO INTERFACE
Analog Input Connector DB-15 (Analog), refer the appendix A
Digital Input Connector DVI-I (Digital), refer the appendix B
Default Input Connector Defaults to the first detected input
Video Cable Strain Relief Equal to twice the weight of the monitor for five minutes
Video Cable Connector DB-15 Pin out Compliant DDC 2B
Video Signals
Video Impedance 75 Ohms (Analog), 100 Ohms (Digital)
Maximum PC Video Signal 950 mV with no damage to monitor
Maximum Mac Video Signal 1250 mV with no damage to monitor
DDC 1/2B Compliant with Revision 1.3
Sync Compatibility Separate Sync, Composite Sync, SOG
Video Compatibility
Resolution Compatibility
Exclusions Not compatible with interlaced video
Factory Default:
Contrast = 70%, Brightness = 100%
1. Video RGB (Analog)
Separate, Composite, and Sync on Green
2. TMDS (Digital)
Shall be compatible with all PC type computers,
Macintosh computers, and after market video cards
640 x 350*, 640 x 480, 720 x 400* (640 x 400*), 800 x
600, 832 x 624, 1024 x 768, 1152 x 864, 1152 x 870,
1280 x 720, 1280 x 1024
* The image vertical size might not be full screen, but
the image vertical position should be at the center.
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POWER SUPPLY
Internal Power Supply Part Number: FSP035-1PI01
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 5.0 A typical at 12.0 VDC
Leakage Current 3.5mA (Max) at 254VAC / 60Hz
EFFICIENCY 65 % typical at 115VAC Full Load
Fuse Internal and not user replaceable
Power Dissipation 32 Watts (typ)
Max Input AC Current 1.0 Arms @ 90VAC, 0.6 Arms @265VAC
INRUSH CURRENT (COLD START) 60 A @ 120VAC
Shall start and function properly when under full load,
Power Supply Cold Start
with all combinations of input voltage, input frequency,
and operating temperature
Shall be able to withstand an ANSI/IEEE C62.41-1980
Power Supply Transient Immunity
6000V 200 ampere ring wave transient test with no
damage
Power Supply Line Surge Immunity
Shall be able to withstand 1.5 times nominal line voltage
for one cycle with no damage
Shall be able to function properly, without reset or visible
Power Supply Missing Cycle Immunity
screen artifacts, when ½ cycle of AC power is randomly
missing at nominal input
The power supply shall not produce audible noise that
would be detectable by the user. Audible shall defined
Power Supply Acoustics
to be in compliance with ISO 7779 (DIN EN27779:1991)
Noise measurements of machines acoustics. Power
Switch noise shall not be considered
Separate 3-prong NEMA 5-15P type plug. Length =
US Type Power Cable
1.8m. Connects to display.
Color = Black
Schuko CEE7-7 type plug.
European Type Power Cable
Length = 1.8m, Connects to display.
Color = Black
Separate 3-prong type plug.
CCC Type Power Cable
Length = 1.8m. Connects to display.
Color = Black
Separate 2-prong NEMA 1-15P type plug. Length =
PSE Type Power Cable
1.8m. Connects to display.
Color = Black
Power Saving Operation(Method) VESA DPMS Signaling
Power Consumption
ON Mode < 35 W (max) / 32 W (typ)
Active Off < 1 W
Recovery Time On Mode = N/A, Active Off < 3 sec
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT
Horizontal / Vertical Frequency
Horizontal Frequency 30 – 82 KHZ
Vertical Refresh Rate 50 – 75 HZ
Maximum Pixel Clock 135 MHz
Sync Polarity Independent of sync polarity.
Timing Table
Item Timing Analog Digital
1 640 x 350 @ 70Hz, 31.5kHz Yes Yes
2 640 x 400 @ 60Hz, 31.5kHz Yes Yes
3 640 x 400 @ 70Hz, 31.5kHz Yes Yes
4 640 x 480 @ 50Hz, 24.7kHz Yes No
5 640 x 480 @ 60Hz, 31.5kHz Yes Yes
6 640 x 480 @ 67Hz, 35.0kHz Yes Yes
7 640 x 480 @ 72Hz, 37.9kHz Yes Yes
8 640 x 480 @ 75Hz, 37.5kHz Yes Yes
9 640 x 480 @ 85Hz, 43.27kHz No No
10 720 x 400 @ 70Hz, 31.5kHz Yes Yes
11 800 x 600 @ 56Hz, 35.1kHz Yes Yes
12 800 x 600 @ 60Hz, 37.9kHz Yes Yes
13 800 x 600 @ 75Hz, 46.9kHz Yes Yes
14 800 x 600 @ 72Hz, 48.1kHz Yes Yes
15 800 x 600 @ 85Hz, 53.7kHz No No
16 832 x 624 @ 75Hz, 49.7kHz Yes Yes
17 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz, 48.4kHz Yes Yes
18 1024 x 768 @ 70Hz, 56.5kHz Yes Yes
19 1024 x 768 @ 72Hz, 58.1kHz Yes Yes
20 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz, 60.0kHz Yes Yes
21 1024 x 768 @ 85Hz, 68.67kHz No No
22 1152 x 864 @ 75Hz, 67.5kHz Yes Yes
23 1152 x 870 @ 75Hz, 68.7kHz Yes Yes
24 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz, 63.4kHz Yes Yes
25 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz, 79.97kHz Yes Yes
26 1280x 720 @ 60Hz, 45kHz (HDTV) Yes Yes
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Primary Presets
1280x1024 @ 60Hz
User Presets
Number of User Presets (recognized timings) Available: 10 presets total in FIFO configuration
Changing Modes
- Maximum Mode Change Blank Time for image stability : 3 seconds (Max), excluding “Auto Image Adjust” time
- Under DOS mode (640 x 350, 720 x 400 & 640 x 400), it should recall factory setting when execute “Auto I
mage Adjust”
- The monitor needs to do “Auto Image Adjust” the first time a new mode is detected
(see section “0-Touch™ Function Actions”)
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TFT LCD PANEL
Panel Source Identify
1. ID label - The panel code “A” for AUO panel should be shown on the lower right side of ID label. (see Figure 2)
2. UPC label - The panel code “A” for AUO panel should be shown on the lower right side of UPC label. (see Figure3)
3. Main board - The panel code “A” for AUO panel should be shown on the main board by F/W version sticker or
silkscreen.
Panel Characteristics:
Model number AUO M170EG01 V8
Type TN type with LVDS interface
Active Size 337.9 (H) x 270.3 (V)
Pixel Arrangement RGB Vertical Stripe
Pixel Pitch 0.264 mm
GLASS TREATMENT Anti Glare (Hard coating 3H)
# OF BACKLIGHTS 4 CCFL edge-light (2 top / 2 bottom)
BACKLIGHT LIFE 50,000 Hours (Typ) / 40,000 Hours (Min)
- Test Time : 60 min per axis, total 3 axis / 6 main face
-Vibration Test Data shall be submitted for approval to ViewSonic before Mass Production
Drop Test (100G)
- Weak Corner : 76.2 cm
- Six Faces : 76.2 cm
- 3 Edges Radiating From Weak Corner : 76.2 cm
- Drop Test Data shall be submitted for approval to ViewSonic before Mass Production
ENVIRONMENTAL
- Operating Temperature : 0°C to +40°C
- Storage Temperature : -20°C to +60°C
- 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 OSD controls which display
on the screen. The OSD controls are explained at the top of the next page and are defined in
“Main Menu Controls” on page 17.
Main Menu
with OSD controls
Front Control Panel
shown below in detail
Displays the Main
Menu or exits the
control screen
and saves
adjustments.
Scrolls through menu options and adjusts the
displayed control.
Also a shortcut to display the Contrast adjustment
control screen.
Displays the control screen for the
highlighted control.
Also toggles between two controls on
some screens.
Also a shortcut to toggle analog and
digital connection.
Power light
Green = ON
Orange = Power Saving
Power On/Off
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Do the following to adjust the display setting:
1. To display the Main Menu, press button [1].
NOTE: All OSD menus and adjustment screens disappear automatically after about 30
seconds. This is adjustable through the OSD timeout setting in the setup menu.
2. To select a control to adjust, pressSorTto 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.
The line at the bottom of the screen shows
the current functions of buttons 1 and 2:
Exit or select the Brightness control.
4. To adjust the setting, press the upSor downTbuttons.
5. To save the adjustments and exit the menu, press button [1] twice.
The following tips may help you optimize your display:
• Adjust the computer's graphics card so that it outputs a 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz video signal to
the LCD display. (Look for instructions on “changing the refresh rate” in the graphics 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 display.)
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Main Menu Controls
Adjust the menu items shown below by using the upSand downTbuttons.
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:
1. 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.
2. The Auto Image Adjust and most Manual Image Adjust functions are not
available for DVI input.
Contrast adjusts the difference between the image background (black level)
and the foreground (white level).
Brightness adjusts background black level of the screen image.
Input Select allows you to toggle between an analog and a digital signal.
Color Adjust provides several color adjustment modes, including preset color
temperatures and a User Color mode which allows independent adjustment of
red (R), green (G), and blue (B). The factory setting for this product is 6500K
(6500 Kelvin).
sRGB-This 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.
9300K-Adds blue to the screen image for cooler white (used in most office
settings with fluorescent lighting).
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ControlExplanation
6500K-Adds red to the screen image for warmer white and richer red.
5400K-Adds green to the screen image for a darker color.
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.
Important: If you select RECALL from the Main Menu when the product is set
to a Preset Timing Mode, colors return to the 6500K factory preset.
Information displays the timing mode (video signal input) coming from the
graphics card in the computer, the LCD model number, the serial number, and
the ViewSonic® website URL. See your graphics 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.
Manual Image Adjust displays the Manual Image Adjust menu.
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ControlExplanation
The Manual Image Adjust controls are explained below:
H./V. Position (Horizontal/Vertical Position) moves the screen image left or
right and up or down.
H. Size (Horizontal Size) adjusts the width of the screen image.
Fine Tune sharpens the focus by aligning the text and/or graphic characters
with pixel boundaries.
Sharpness adjusts the clarity and focus of the screen image.
Setup menu displays the menu shown below:
The Setup Menu controls are explained below:
Language select allows the user to choose the language used in the menus and
control screens.
Resolution Notice displays the Resolution Notice menu shown below.
Resolution Notice advises the optimal resolution to use.
OSD Position allows the user to move the on-screen display menus and control
screens.
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ControlExplanation
OSD Timeout sets the length of time the 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.
OSD Background allows the user to turn the On-Screen Display background
On or Off.
Memory Recall returns the adjustments back to factory settings if the display is
operating in a factory Preset Timing Mode listed in the Specifications of this
manual.
Exception: This control does not affect changes made with the User Color
control, Language or Power Lock setting.
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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).
The D-sub 15-pin connector, DVI-I connector and AC-IN jack are located on the back side of the cabinet.
1.2
1.3 The OSD menu includes the following functions:
Auto Image Adjust (only active under analog input)
Contrast/Brightness
Audio Adjust
Color Adjust
Information
Manual Image Adjust
Setup Menu
Memory Recall
Contrast and Brightness can be directly controlled with the UP / DOWN buttons.
1.4
2. Connectors
AC Socket: CEE22 type connector
2.1
2.2 Video signal connector for analog input: 15P Mini D-Sub
16
1
11
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
12
13
14
5
15
10
CN6
DB15HD
17
PIN MNEMONIC SIGNAL
1 RV Red Video
2 GV Green Video
3 BV Blue Video
4 NC None
5 GND Ground(DDC return)
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
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2.3
Video signal connector for digital input: 24pin DVI-D connector
CN9
1
RX2-
2
RX2+
3
GND
4
RX4-
5
RX4+
6
SCL
7
SDA
8
VS
9
RX1-
10
RX1+
11
GND
12
RX3-
13
RX3+
14
5V
15
GND
16
HP
17
RX0-
18
RX0+
19
GND
20
RX5-
21
RX5+
22
GND
23
RXC+
24
RXC-
3.Electrical Specifications
DVI-D
3.1 Standard conditions
Pin No. Signal Name Description
1 RX2- TMDS negative differential input, channel 2
2 RX2+ TMDS positive differential input, channel 2
3 GND Logic Ground
4 RX4- Reserved. No connection
5 RX4+ Reserved. No connection
6 SCL DDC2B Clock
7 SDA DDC2B Data
8 VS Reserved. No connection
Secondary GTF - Not Supported
______________________________________________________________________
(108-125) Detailed Timing / Descriptor Block 4:
Monitor Name:
VX724
(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-grounded 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: RTD2523(U7)
The heart of the system board is the Realtek RTD2523. The RTD2523 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 24.576 MHz crystal is recommended.
b) Analog to Digital Converter:
The RTD2523 chip has three ADCs (analog-to-digital converters), one for each color (red, green and blue).
The analog RGB signals are connected to RTD2523 as described below.
Pin Name Pin Number
Red + 37
Red - 38
Green + 34
Green - 35
Blue + 30
Blue - 31
c) OSD: The RTD2523 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 RTD2523 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 Usage
1 P5.2 Key / Power on, off
13 P3.4 NV_RAM (U4) SDA
14 P3.5 NV_RAM (U4) SCL
41 P5.4 Key_down
40 P5.5 Key_right
42 P5.3 Key_up
34 P5.6 Key_left
9 P6.3 Key_mute
2 P5.1 Key_select
27 P6.0 LED_red
26 P6.1 LED_green
16 P6.2 LCD panel power1 on / off control
17 P1.0 Backlight on / off control
e) Panel Power Sequencing (PANEL_PW12,3) (Pin 16, 18): 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 (Pin73~94): The RTD2523 driver interface is highly programmable. It supports dual bus /
dual port for SXGA d rive rs.
6.1.2 Power Regulator AIC1563 (U2), AIC1117CY (U1,U3): The AIC1563 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 + R11 / R12).
In this case, the output voltage is 5 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 AIC1117CY (U1,U3): The AIC1117CY 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 + R17 / R15).
In this case, the output voltage is 2.5 Volts for panel power.
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6.2 Power (Inverter) Board
This is a specific power (inverter) board for VX912 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
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
Output
Rated Output Strike-on Voltage 1500Vrms
Rated Output Voltage 710Vrms at 7mA
Rate Output Frequency 40~50KHz
Rated Output Current 7~8 mA
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 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.
B. When in Digital 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 analog input mode.
(4) Color Adjust Page:
Press the [2] button to enter the color adjustment 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.
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.
(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) 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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(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.
C. Other Information
When the “No Signal” or “Out of Range” messages appear:
If no input signal is detected, the “No Signal” message will appear in the center of
the screen.
If the V-Sync signal rate is greater than than 85Hz or its resolution is greater than
SXGA, the “Out of Range” message will appear in the center of the screen.
Activating Factory Mode and Burn Mode:
While the device is in standby, press the [2] button, then press the power button to
enter Factory Mode. While Factory Mode is active, an additional menu page titled
“Factory Menu” will be accessible. Press the [2] button to enter the Factory Menu
page, then press the [2] button to enter Burn Mode.
When Installing a New Main Board
1. Enter Factory Mode.
2. Use a PC or chrom to send a 32-tone gray scale signal to the monitor.
3. Select “Auto Color”
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1. 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.
2. Test display modes
Item Timing Analog Digital
1 640 x 350 @ 70Hz, 31.5kHz Yes Yes
2 640 x 400 @ 60Hz, 31.5kHz Yes Yes
3 640 x 400 @ 70Hz, 31.5kHz Yes Yes
4 640 x 480 @ 50Hz, 24.7kHz No No
5 640 x 480 @ 60Hz, 31.5kHz Yes Yes
6 640 x 480 @ 67Hz, 35.0kHz Yes Yes
7 640 x 480 @ 72Hz, 37.9kHz Yes Yes
8 640 x 480 @ 75Hz, 37.5kHz Yes Yes
9 640 x 480 @ 85Hz, 43.27kHz Yes Yes
10 720 x 400 @ 70Hz, 31.5kHz Yes Yes
11 800 x 600 @ 56Hz, 35.1kHz Yes Yes
12 800 x 600 @ 60Hz, 37.9kHz Yes Yes
13 800 x 600 @ 75Hz, 46.9kHz Yes Yes
14 800 x 600 @ 72Hz, 48.1kHz Yes Yes
15 800 x 600 @ 85Hz, 53.7kHz Yes Yes
16 832 x 624 @ 75Hz, 49.7kHz Yes Yes
17 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz, 48.4kHz Yes Yes
18 1024 x 768 @ 70Hz, 56.5kHz Yes Yes
19 1024 x 768 @ 72Hz, 58.1kHz Yes Yes
20 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz, 60.0kHz Yes Yes
21 1024 x 768 @ 85Hz, 68.67kHz Yes Yes
22 1152 x 864 @ 75Hz, 67.5kHz Yes Yes
23 1152 x 870 @ 75Hz, 68.7kHz Yes Yes
24 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz, 63.4kHz Yes Yes
25 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz, 79.97kHz Yes Yes
26 1280x 720 @ 60Hz, 45kHz (HDTV) Yes Yes
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 Pattern 2
Pattern 3 Pattern 4
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Pattern 5 Pattern 6
Pattern 7 Pattern 8
Pattern 9
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6. Firmware update procedure :
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 :
- VX724
- PC ( Personal computer )
- LPT cable
- Fixture (LM5ISP)
- Firmware upgrade program
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2. Connection :
To PC
Appendix A : How to install the software for ISP:
1. To set up ISP environment:
Hardware:
Software:
PC or notebook, parallel
(printer) cable, ISP tooling.
If OS is Win2000 or WinXP, please install "PORT95NT.exe".
In order to ensure that the system can execute the ISP program, please adjust the BIOS settings
in the PC or notebook as shown in Fig 0.0.
To Monitor
Fig 0.0
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2. Double-click the "PORT95NT.exe" icon in Windows and install the program; see Fig 0.1.
Fig 0.1
3. Continue through the installation process by pressing "Next" four times; see Fig. 0.2.
Fig. 0.2
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4. Choose "Typical" then press "Next;" see Fig. 0.3.
Fig. 0.3
5. Continue through the installation process by pressing "Next" four times; see Fig. 0.4.
Fig. 0.4
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6. When the installation is complete, restart the PC or notebook; see Fig 0.5.
Fig. 0.5
Install ISP
1. The user may download the ISP driver and PORT95NT installation package from the Myson Century website
(www.myson.com.)
2. The files extracted from the ZIP file are listed in Fig 1.0. Double-click setup.exe to install.
Fig 1.0
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3. Press the "Next" button to continue; see Fig 1.1.
Fig 1.1
4. Press the "Change" button to change the install path if desired, and then press the "Next" button to
continue; see Fig 1.2.
Fig 1.2
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5. Press the "Install" button to continue; see Fig 1.3.
Fig. 1.3
6. When installation has finished, press the "Finish" button; see Fig 1.4.
Fig. 1.4
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Appendix B: How to use software to upgrade the BIOS:
1. After installation, shortcuts may be found in the settings path or the program menu (default setting); see Fig 2.1.
Fig. 2.1
2. The security file is a key to use ISP functions; press the "OK" button. See Fig 2.2.
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.
Fig. 2.2
Fig. 2.3
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4. As shown in Fig. 2.4, press the "Create Security File" button to key in a security code, and use the slider bar to
adjust the speed of the IIC bus.
Speed of IIC bus
Security code
Fig. 2.4
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5. Fig 2.5 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.
Fig. 2.5
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Appendix C: Using ISP to program MCU
1. As shown in Fig. 3.1, select the MTV type first, load the binary or intel hex file to be programmed into the MCU, click "OK," then press the "RUN" button.
Step 2
Step 1
Step 4
Step 3
Fig. 3.1
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2. If the user changes the MTV type, the file must be loaded again, as the previously loaded file will be cleared.
3. CRC (cyclic redundancy check): the host can check the result in the CRC register instead of reading every byte in flash.
The Check MCU CRC OK message indicates that the host has verified the program's CRC; see Fig.3.2.
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6. Troubleshooting Flow Chart
1. Display color abnormal:
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2. Monitor cannot power on
Can not power on monitor
Change adaptor
Repair open / short
Change X1 / X2
Change failed part
NO
NO
NO
NO
Check adaptor
OK
Check K/B
Open / short?
OK
Check crystal X1 / X2?
OK
Check CN 6, R79
Pin 40 of U6?
OK
Fix power supply circuit
NO
Check power supply
(12V, 5V, 2.5V & 3.3V)
OK
Change M/B
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3. Monitor white screen
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4. Monitor black screen
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5. Analog input: always shows NO SIGNAL:
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6. Digital input: always shows NO SIGNAL
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7. Recommended Spare Parts List
RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS LIST (VX724-1 for "AUO Panel")