EagleVision PHI-E User manual

TV & VIDEO & PC INTERFACE CONTROLLER
FOR SXGA & XGA RESOLUTIONS TFT LCD
MODEL: PHI-E
INSTRUCTIONS
CONTENTS
Page: 1. Introduction, How to proceed, Usage Note, Disclaimer
02. System design - Diagram of a suggested system
03. Specifications
4. Assembly notes - Important information about system elements
6. Connection & Operation - How to use the controller
15. Connectors, Pinouts & jumpers - Essential connection information
20. Mechanical - Controller dimensions
21. Application notes
22. Troubleshooting
23. Warranty, Caution & Limitation of Liability, Trademarks
24. Contact details
It is essential that these instructions are read and understood before connecting or
powering up this controller.

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INTRODUCTION
Designed for LCD monitor and other flat panel display applications the PHI-E controller
provides easy to use interface controller for:
TFT LCD panels of 1280×1024, 1024×768, 800×600, 640×480 resolutions.
TV signal input (optional add-on board required).
Computer video signals of VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA standard.
Video signals of NTSC, PAL and SECAM standard.
Audio signal input (optional add-on board required).
HOW TO PROCEED
Make sure you have all parts & that they are correct, refer to:
Connection Diagram (separate document for each panel)
Connection reference (in following section)
Assembly notes
Check controller switch & jumper settings (errors may damage the panel)
Prepare the PC
Connect the parts
Understand the operation & functions
IMPORTANT USAGE NOTE
This equipment is for use by developers and integrators; the manufacturer accepts no liability for
damage or injury caused by the use of this product. It is the responsibility of the developer,
integrators or other user of this product to:
Ensure that all necessary and appropriate safety measures are taken.
Obtain suitable regulatory approvals as may be required.
Check power settings to all component parts before connection.
DISCLAIMER
There is no implied or expressed warranty regarding this material.

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SYSTEM DESIGN
A typical LCD based display system utilizing this controller is likely to comprise the following:
Summary:
1. LCD panel
2. LCD controller card, PHI-E
3. LCD panel connector board for LCD signal cable (if necessary)
4. LCD signal cables (LVDS or TTL)
5. OSD controls
6. OSD controls cable
7. Inverter for backlight (if not built into LCD)
8. Inverter cable
9. Power Input (12V DC) – DC power jack, 2.5mm contact pin diameter
10. PC VGA signal (Analog) Input
11. Video signal In (Composite video)
12. S-Video signal Input
13. Audio output cable
14. Audio signal In (Left/Right audio signal from PC, TV tuner, video, etc.)
15. TV tuner add-on board (PAL or SECAM or NTSC)
16. TV tuner cable
17. Extended Video signals Input
18. Extended Power Input (12V DC)
Eagle Vision Displays provides a range of parts, such as listed above, to make up complete display
solutions.
PHI
-
E
J301
J700
J203
JP100 J200 J201 J702
J501 J500
J502
J50
J503
JSP100
LCD signal cables
External speakers
LCD panel
TV TUNER
Audio Add
-
On Board
Audio Signal Input
Inverter cable
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2
3
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5
6
7
8
9
1
10
1
11
1
12
1
13
1
14
1
15
1
16
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17
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SPECIFICATIONS
Panel compatibility Compatible with 1280x1024, 1024×768, 800×600 & 640×480
resolutions of TFT LCD panels from manufacturers such as:
LG, Samsung,AUO, Hydis, etc
Some factory adjustment may be required for individual panel
timings.
NO, of colors Up to 3×8 bit providing 16.7million
Panel power +3.3V DC, +5V DC, +12V DC
Panel signal TTL & LVDS
Graphics modes Standard VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA
Graphics mode auto detect VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA
Standard input at source TV/FM (optional add-on board required)
Composite Video
S-Video
Audio (Left/Right) (optional add-on board required)
PC VGA analog (15 pin)
Controls available On/Off
OSD Menu
OSD Select Up/Down
Setting+/-
Select Source (PC / Composite Video / S-Video)
Settings memory Settings are stored in non volatile memory (flash memory)
OSD Menu functions Picture, Geometry, Function (Menu items)
Voltage output for LCD +3.3V DC, +5V DC, +12V DC
Input voltage +12V DC
Power load maximum The controller has an overall 3Amp current limit
Storage temperature limits -55 ~ +125 ㎜
Operating temperature limits 0 ~ + 70 ㎜
Controller dimensions 120㎜× 100㎜× 15㎜
NOTES
Please note the following:
In a special case that there are a large order re-layout and custom development services
are available. (After discussion, it’ll be decided)
For specific panel setup, it’s also same case.
For the detail, contact us please. (Please note the Contact Details section)

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ASSEMBLY NOTES
This controller is designed for monitor and other flat panel display applications using 1280x1024,
1024×768, 800×600, and 640×480 resolution TFT panels with a VGA, SVGA, XGA or SXGA signal
input. The following provides some guidelines for installation and preparation of a finished display
solution.
Preparation: Before proceeding it is important to familiarize yourself with the parts making up the
system and the various connectors, mounting holes and general layout of the controller. Guides to
connectors and mounting holes are shown in the following relevant sections.
1. LCD Panel: This controller is for TFT panels with 3.3V, 5V, 12V TTL or LVDS interface. Due to
the variation between manufacturers panels signal timing and other panel characteristics, factory
setup and confirmation should be obtained before connecting to a panel. (NOTE: Check panel
power jumper settings before connection)
2. Controller: Handle the controller with care as static charge may damage electronic components.
Make sure the relevant connection and operation to match the target LCD panel.
3. LCD connector Board: Different makes and models of LCD panel require different panel signal
connectors and different pin assignments.
4. LCD signal Cables: In order to provide a clean signal it is recommended that LCD signal cables
should be not longer than about 30㎜. Care should be taken when placing the cables to avoid
signal interference.
5. Inverter: This will be required for the backlight of an LCD; some LCD panels have an inverter
built in. As LCD panels may have one or more backlight tubes and the power requirements for
different panel backlights may vary it is important to match the inverter in order to obtain optimum
performance. SeeApplication notes for more information on connection.
6. Inverter Cables: Different inverter models require different cables and different pin assignment.
Make sure correct cable pin out to match inverter. Using wrong cable pin out may damage to
inverter.
7. OSD Controls: The following section discusses the controls required and the section on
connectors provides the detail. The controls are minimal: OSD (7 momentary buttons) digital type.
8. OSD Controls Cable: The cables to the function switches should be of suitable quality and
length so that impedance does not affect performance. Generally lengths up to 1 meter should be
acceptable.
9. VGA Input Cable: As this may affect the quality of the signal to the controller a suitably shielded
jack should be utilized.
10. Composite Video Cable: It’s Composite video jack. Reasonable quality cable should be used
to avoid image quality degradation.
S-Video Cable: It’s for S-Video signal.
11. TV tuner & cable: It’s for TV/FM. For TV/FM TV tuner add-on board is required. There are
three types of video format: PAL, NTSC & SECAM.

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12. Audio add-on board & cable: It’s for Audio signal input and contacted with external speakers.
According to audio control signal from MCU, audio signal is selected. Composite audio signals
(Left/Right), and TV Tuner audio signals (Left/Right), etc.
13. Power Input: 12V DC is required, this should be a regulated supply. The power rating is
depending on the panel and inverter used. Normally, power supply with 3.0∼3.5Amp current output
should enough for most of TFT LCD panels. Although the controller provides power regulation for
the LCD power this does not relate to the power supplied to the backlight inverter.
If an unregulated power supply is provided to an inverter any fluctuations in power may affect
operation, performance and lifetime of the inverter and or backlight tubes.
14. Power Output: Note the controller has an overall 3Amp current limit.
15 Ground: The various PCB mounting holes are connected to the ground plane.
16 Controller Mounting: It is recommended that a clearance of at least 10㎜is provided above
and 5㎜below the controller when mounted. Additionally consideration should be given to:
Electrical insulation.
Grounding.
Cable management. (Note: It is important to keep panel signal cables apart from the
inverter & backlight cables to prevent signal interference.)
 Heat & Ventilation: Heat generated from other sources, for example the backlight of a
very high brightness panel may generate significant heat, which could adversely
affect the controller.
Other issues that may affect safety or performance.
17. PC Graphics Output: A few guidelines:
Signal quality is very important, if there is noise or instability in the PC graphic output this
may result in visible noise on the display.
Refer to graphics modes table in specifications section for supported modes.
Non-interlaced & interlaced video input is acceptable.
NOTE: Please read the Application Notes section for more information.

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CONNECTION & OPERATION
CAUTION: Never connect or disconnect parts of display system when the system is powered up
as this may cause serious damage.
CONNECTION
It is useful to have the relevant connection diagram available at this time:
1. LCD panel & Inverter: Connect the inverter (if it is not built-in the panel) to the CCFT lead
connector of the LCD panel.
2. TTL type panels: Plug the signal cable direct to J500 on the controller board. Plug another end
of cable to the LCD connector board (if connector board is required, otherwise the signal can be
direct plug to the LCD panel connector). Then plug the board connector to the LCD panel
connector.
LVDS type panels: Plug the signal cable direct to J502. Then insert another end of cable to the
LCD panel connector.
3. Inverter & Controller: Plug the inverter cable to J501D on the controller board (if necessary).
Plug another end to the connector on the inverter.
4. Function switch & Controller: Plug the OSD switch mount cable to J200 on the controller
board and another to the OSD switch mount. (Please read the following section for more
information.)
5. PC VGA Cable & Controller: Plug the VGACable to J301 on the board.
6. Composite Video Cable & Controller: Plug the AV cable to J203 on the board.
S-Video Cable: Plug theAV Cable to J700 on the board.
7. Audio add-on board cable & Controller: Plug the cable to J201 on the board.
8. TV tuner add-on board cable & Controller: Plug the cable to J201 on the board.
9. Jumpers & Panel voltage: J503 is used for panel voltage input (read panel specification and
information on the jumper table to define the correct settings).
10. Power supply & Controller: Plug the DC 12V power in to the connector JSP100 or JP100 on
the controller board. (It depends on flat panel display application to select the main power jack
type)
11. Power on: Switch on the controller board and panel by using OSD switch mount.

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General:
If you are using supplied cables & accessories, ensure they are correct for the model of
panel and controller.
If you are making your own cables & connectors refer carefully to both the panel & inverter
specifications and the section in this manual, "Connectors, Pin-outs & Jumpers" to ensure the
correct pin-to-pin wiring.
PC SETTINGS
The control has been designed to take a very wide range of input signals however to optimize the
PC’s graphics performance we recommend choosing 60Hz vertical refresh – this will not cause
screen flicker.
OPERATION
Once the system has been connected and switched on there are a number of functions available to
adjust the display image as summarized in the following sections. The settings chosen will be
saved for each mode independently.

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LCD DISPLAY SYSTEM SETTINGS
NOTE: By way of explanation the following refers to a set of sample buttons that may be obtained
as an option. In addition to power On/Off and connection for backlight brightness the controller
provides an On Screen Display of certain functions, which are controlled by 7 momentary type
buttons (digital type).
Controls Digital type
POWER – turns controller board power on POWER button
MENU - turns OSD menu On or Off
(It will auto time off) MENU button
SELC - confirms the selection / selects a Input signal type
(Composite video, S-video, PC VGA analog) SELC button
VOL- - moves the selector to the previous function /
decrease the setting (after confirming) VOL- button
VOL+ - moves the selector to the next function /
increase the setting (after confirming) VOL+ button
CH- - moves the selector to the next option within the
menu icon (when the icon is confirmed). CH- button
CH+ - confirms the option CH+ button
Status LED - shows the controller mode Header pin 3×1
NOTE: This function controls includes IR sensor.
To turn on the OSD menu: Press the MENU button
Move the option to the next option among options within menu: Use the CH- button
Move the selection to the previous / next function: Use the VOL-/ VOL+ button
Confirm the selection: Use the SELC or CH+ button
Select an Input signal type: Use the SELC button (when it’s not the controller mode)
To return back to the menu from options within menu: Use the MENU button
NOTE: The PC needs to be set to the appropriate graphics mode for the resolution of the panel (if
the panel has flickering or flashing display, the vertical refresh rate should be set to 60㎜or less.)
Function Controls
(Di
g
ital type)
VOL+
CH+
MENU
SELC
POWER
CH
-
VOL
-
IR sensor

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OSD Functions
OSD Structure
(Picture Menu)
PICTURE Menu Explanation
Brightness
Select “Brightness“ function from the OSD picture menu.
Press VOL+ / VOL- button to select a desire brightness for the display.
Contrast
Select “Contrast” function from the OSD picture menu.
Press VOL+ / VOL- button to select a desire contrast for the display.
Saturation
Select “Saturation” function from the OSD picture menu.
Press VOL+ / VOL- button to select a desire saturation for the display.
Tint
Select “Tint” function from the OSD picture menu.
Press VOL+ / VOL- button to select a desire tint for the display.
Sharpness
Select “Sharpness“ function from the OSD picture menu.
Press VOL+/VOL- button to select a desired sharpness for the display.
GEOMTRY

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OSD Structure
(Source Menu)
SOURCE Menu Explanation
Video 1
Select “Video1“ function from the OSD source menu.
Press VOL+ / VOL- button to enable/disable the video1 source.
Video 2
Select “Video2“ function from the OSD source menu.
Press VOL+ / VOL- button to enable/disable the video2 source.
S - Video
Select “S - Video“ function from the OSD source menu.
Press VOL+ / VOL- button to enable/disable the S – Video source.
PC
Select “PC“ function from the OSD source menu.
Press VOL+ / VOL- button to enable/disable the PC source.
TV
Select “TV“ function from the OSD source menu.
Press VOL+ / VOL- button to enable/disable the TV source.
GEOMTRY

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OSD Structure
(OSD Menu)
OSD Menu Explanation
OSD H-Position
Select “OSD H-Position“ function from the OSD osd menu.
Press VOL+ / VOL- button to adjust a desire OSD horizontal position for the OSD display.
OSD V-Position
Select “OSD V-Position“ function from the OSD menu.
Press VOL+ / VOL- button to adjust a desire OSD vertical position for the OSD display.
OSD Duration
Select “OSD Duration“ function from the OSD menu.
Press VOL+ / VOL- button to adjust a desire OSD duration.
Volume
Select “Volume“ function from the OSD menu.
Press VOL+ / VOL- button to adjust a desire speaker volume.
NOTE: The OSD settings chosen will be stored in memory. The OSD menu will automatically clear
after a few seconds (time-out-period) of non-use.
GEOMTRY

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OSD Structure
(SETUP Menu)
SETUP Menu Explanation
AUTO Power
Select “AUTO Power ” function if you want that your system data like this; volume, channel, kind of
source, etc are saved whenever it’s time to turn off the system.
Reset
Select “Reset“ function from the OSD setup menu.
Select “YES” item automatically to adjust picture data like this; brightness, contrast, saturation, tint,
sharpness to default data.
SYSTEM
Select “SYSTEM“ function from the OSD setup menu to select the source signal type; NTSC, PAL,
SECAM, AUTO.
GEOMTRY

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OSD Structure
(TV Menu)
TV Menu Explanation
AIR: CATV
Select “AIR: CATV“ function from the OSD TV menu to select TV source type; AIR, CATV.
Press VOL+ / VOL- button to select TV source type.
Channel
Select “Channel” function from the OSD TV menu to select the channel to be modified in channel
memory.
Press VOL+ / VOL- button to select the channel.
ADD: ERASE
Select “ADD: ERASE” function from the OSD TV menu to select modification type of the selected
channel: to add, to erase.
Press VOL+ / VOL- button to select the type of modification: to add to erase.
AUTO Memory
Select “AUTO Memory” function from the OSD TV menu automatically to memorize the useful
channel.
Press VOL+ button to start the “AUTO Memory” function.
GEOMTRY

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OSD Structure
(Screen Menu)
Screen Menu Explanation
H-Position
Select “H-Position“ function from the OSD screen menu.
Press VOL+ / VOL- button to adjust a desire horizontal position for the display.
V-Position
Select “V-Position“ function from the OSD screen menu.
Press VOL+ / VOL- button to adjust a desire vertical position for the display.
Phase
Select “Phase“ function from the OSD screen menu.
Press VOL+ / VOL- button to adjust a desire phase for the display.
Clock
Select “Clock“ function from the OSD screen menu.
Press VOL+ / VOL- button to adjust a desire clock for the display.
NOTE: This Icon (Screen Menu) is enabled when Input signal is just PC VGA signal.
GEOMTRY

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Connectors, Pinouts & Jumpers
The various connectors are:
Summary:
Ref. Purpose Description
J200 OSD controls Molex connector 10-pin (53015-10 (Molex))
J201 TV tuner add-on board Molex connector 12-pin (53015-12 (Molex))
J301 Analog VGA signal In DB15 high density PCB mount, 3 row, r/angle
J500 LCD signal (TTL) Header Hirose 40-pin (HEADER 20x2/SM)
J501 Backlight inverter Molex connector 8-pin (53015-8 (Molex))
J502 LCD signal (LVDS) Header Hirose 30-pin (12507WR-30)
J503 Panel power control jumper 1-2 H=12V, 3-4 H=5.0V, 5-6 H=3.3V
J700 S-Video signal Input Mini din 4-way
J702 Extended Video signals Input Molex connector 5-pin (53015-5 (Molex))
J203 Video signal Input (Composite) RCA jack (yellow)
JSP100 Main power Input (12V DC) Power Jack, 2.5mm internal pin (DS210)
JP100 Main power Input (12V DC) Molex connector 2-pin (53015-2 (Molex))
NOTE: Panel input power depends on panel type. For the detail, please refer to the Application
Notes section.
Max. 15 mm
(0.6”)
PHI-E
J301
J700
J203
JP100 J200 J201 J702
100 mm
(3.9”)
120 mm (4.7”)
J501 J500
J502
J503
JSP100

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J200 – To OSD controls: Molex connector 10-pin
Pin Symbol Description
1 DGND Ground
2 REMOCON IR remote control signal
3 5VA IR Power supply (5.0 V)
4 PWR_LEDG Green LED Signal
5 PWR_LEDR Red LED Signal
6 PWR_UP Power control signal
7 AD0 Function control signal (For SELECT, MENU, VOL_DN key)
8 AD1 Function control signal (For VOL_UP, CH_DN, CH_UP key)
9 DGND Ground
10 DGND Ground
J501 – To Backlight Inverter: Molex connector 8pin (53015-08)
Pin Symbol Description
1 BL_BRIGHT PWM signal for backlight control.
2 BL_EN To turn backlight On/Off
3 GND Ground
4 VCC (5V) For Extensive options (e.g. touch screen)
5 GND Ground
6 GND Ground
7 BL-VCC (12V) Power supply pin
8 BL-VCC (12V) Power supply pin
J301 – To PC with graphic card: DB15 high density PCB mount, 3 row, r/angle
Pin Symbol Description
1 DB_R+ Red analog In
2 DB_G+ Green analog In
3 DB_B+ Blue analog In
4 N.C. Open
5 DGND Ground
6 ADC_GND Ground
7 ADC_GND Ground
8 ADC_GND Ground
9 DDC_VDD DDC VDD
10 VGA_DET Reserved for monitor ID bit 0 (DSUB_ID)
11 N.C. Open
12 DDC_SDA DDC Data
13 VGA_HS Horizontal Sync
14 VGA_VS Vertical Sync
15 DDC_SCL DDC Clock
NOTE: DDC (direct digital control)

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J500 – To LCD panel (TTL): Header Hirose 40-pin (HEADER 20x2/SM)
Pin Symbol Description Pin Symbol Description
1VCC-PL Panel VCC 21 GB6 G channel Green Data6
2VCC-PL Panel VCC 22 GB7 G channel Green Data7
3VCC-PL Panel VCC 23 GB4 G channel Green Data4
4VCC-PL Panel VCC 24 GB5 G channel Green Data5
5FPDCLK Clock output 25 GB2 G channel Green Data2
6FPVS Display V-sync signal 26 GB3 G channel Green Data3
7FPDE Display Data-Enable signal 27 GB0 G channel Green Data0
8FPHS Display H-sync signal 28 GB1 G channel Green Data1
9DGND Ground 29 DGND Ground
10 DGND Ground 30 DGND Ground
11 RB6 R channel Red Data6 31 BB6 B channel Blue Data6
12 RB7 R channel Red Data7 32 BB7 B channel Blue Data7
13 RB4 R channel Red Data4 33 BB4 B channel Blue Data4
14 RB5 R channel Red Data5 34 BB5 B channel Blue Data5
15 RB2 R channel Red Data2 35 BB2 B channel Blue Data2
16 RB3 R channel Red Data3 36 BB3 B channel Blue Data3
17 RB0 R channel Red Data0 37 BB0 B channel Blue Data0
18 RB1 R channel Red Data1 38 BB1 B channel Blue Data1
19 DGND Ground 39 DGND Ground
20 DGND Ground 40 DGND Ground
J502 – To LCD panel (LVDS): Header Hirose 30-pin (12507WR-30)
Pin Symbol Description Pin Symbol Description
1T0M LVDS pair 0 negative output 16 VCC-PL Panel VCC
2T0P LVDS pair 0 positive output 17 VCC-PL Panel VCC
3T1M LVDS pair 1 negative output 18 DGND Ground
4T1P LVDS pair 1 positive output 19 T4M LVDS pair 4 negative output
5DGND Ground 20 T4P LVDS pair 4 positive output
6T2M LVDS pair 2 negative output 21 T5M LVDS pair 5 negative output
7T2P LVDS pair 2 positive output 22 T5P LVDS pair 5 positive output
8DGND Ground 23 DGND Ground
9TCLK1M Clock pair 1 negative output 24 T6M LVDS pair 6 negative output
10 TCLK1P Clock pair 1 positive output 25 T6P LVDS pair 6 positive output
11 T3M LVDS pair 3 negative output 26 DGND Ground
12 T3P LVDS pair 3 positive output 27 TCLK2M Clock pair 2 negative output
13 DGND Ground 28 TCLK2P Clock pair 2 positive output
14 VCC-PL Panel VCC 29 T7M LVDS pair 7 negative output
15 VCC-PL Panel VCC 30 T7P LVDS pair 7 positive output

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JSP100 – To Main power input: Power jack (2.5㎜internal pin)
Pin Description
1+12VDC in middle pin
2Ground
JP100 – To Main power input: Molex connector 2pin (53015-02)
Pin Description
1+12VDC in middle pin
2Ground
J700 – To S-Video signal Input (Mini din 4-way)
Pin Description
1Open
2Open
3Ground
4Open
5Ground
6SVHS-Y (Y signal among the S-Video signals)
7Open
8SVHS-C (Csignal among the S-Video signals)
9Ground
JA701 – To AV signal Input (RCA jack)
Pin Description
1Composite video signal
2Ground
3Ground
4Ground
5Ground
J702 – To Extended Video signals: Molex connector 5pin (53015-05)
Pin Description
1S-Video Y signal
2TV CVBS
3S-Video C signal
4Composite video signal
5Ground

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J201 – To TV tuner add-on board: Molex Connector 12-pin
Pin Symbol Description
15Vcc 5V DC
2TV_CVBS Composite video signal In
3TV_AUDIO Audio signal In
4GND Ground
5FM_SDA I2C Bus Data out
6FM_SCL I2C Bus Clock out
7FM_CE Chip Enable signal out
8N.C. Open
9N.C. Open
10 VIDEOSW_A To switch the sound source (0-bit)
11 VIDEOSW_B To switch the sound source (1-bit)
12 GND Ground
J503 – To switch the panel voltage
Pin Symbol Description
112Vcc 12V DC
2DGND Ground
35Vcc 5V DC
4DGND Ground
53.3Vcc 3.3V DC
6DGND Ground