ViewSonic VA912/b-3 User manual

Service Manual
ViewSonic VA912/b-
3
Model No.
VS10931
19” Color TFT LCD
Display
(VA912/b-3_SM Rev. 1a Oct. 2005)
ViewSonic 381 Brea Canyon Road, Walnut, California 91789 USA -[phone]

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contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. Further, ViewSonic reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from
time to time in the contents hereof without obligationof ViewSonic to notify any person of such revision
orchanges.
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All other trademarks used within this document are the property of their respective owners.
Revision History
Revision
SM Editing Date
ECR Number
Description of Changes Editor
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1. Precautions and Safety Notices 1
2. Specification 5
3. Front Panel Function Control Description 10
4. Circuit Description 16
5. Adjustment Procedure 18
6. Troubleshooting Flow Chart 42
7. Recommended Spare Parts List 48
8. Exploded Diagram and Exploded Parts List 53
9. Block Diagram 55
10.Schematic Diagrams 56
11.PCB Layout Diagrams 69
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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 scratchit.
(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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bend the TFT Module even momentarily. When designing the enclosure, it should be taken intoconsideration
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 frontcover
of the monitor.
Do not touch the surface of the polarizer .
Surface of the panel is pressed by fingers & this may
cause “MURA “
Take out the monitor with cushion Take out the monitor 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 . Place the monitor on foreign objects .
That could scratch the surface of panel

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Test Resolution & Frequency 1280x1024 @ 60Hz
Test Image Size Full Size
Contrast and Brightness Controls Factory Default:
Contrast = 70%, Brightness = 100%
2.2 VIDEO INTERFACE
Analog Input Connector DB-15 (Analog), refer the appendix A
Digital Input Connector DVI-D 24pin, 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
1. Video RGB (Analog)
2. DVI (Digital)
Separate
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 2B Compliant with Revision 1.3
Sync Compatibility Separate Sync
Video Compatibility Shall be compatible with all PC type computers,
Macintosh computers, and after market video cards
Resolution Compatibility
640 x 350*, 640 x 480, 720 x 400*(640 x 400*), 800 x
600, 832 x 624, 1024 x 768, 1152 x 870, 1280 x 720,
1280 x 960, 1280 x 1024
* The image vertical size might not be full screen.
But the image vertical position should be at the center.
Exclusions Not compatible with interlaced video
2-1General Specifications
2. Specification

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Power Supply (Adapter) Part Number: 27-D003115
Input Voltage Range 100TO 240 VAC
Input Frequency Range 50 TO 60 HERTZ
Short Circuit Protection Output can be shorted without damage
Over Current Protection 3.3~4.5A typical at 5VDC
Leakage Current 3.5 mA (Max) at 254VAC / 60Hz
EFFICIENCY 80 % typical at 115 VAC Full Load
Fuse Internal and not user replaceable
Power Dissipation 58 (Max) Watt
Max Input AC Current 1.8A rms @ 100 VAC,
INRUSH CURRENT (COLD START) 120A(max) @ 240VAC, 50Hz
Power Supply Cold Start
Shall start and function properly when under full load,
with all combinations of input voltage, input frequency,
and operating temperature
Power Supply Transient Immunity Shall be able to withstand anEN61000-4-4±2KV
transient test with no damage
Power Supply Line Surge Immunity Shall be able to withstand ±2KV (L-L) and ±2.3KV
(L-PE) with no damage
Power Supply Missing Cycle Immunity
Shall be able to function properly, without reset or visible
screen artifacts, when ½ cycle of AC power is randomly
missing at nominal input
Power Supply Acoustics
The power supply shall not produce audible noise that
would be detectable by the user. Audible shall defined
to be in compliance with ISO 7779 (DIN EN27779:1991)
Noise measurements of machines acoustics. Power
Switch noise shall not be considered
US Type Power Cable
Separate 3-prong NEMA 5-15P type plug. Length =
1.8m. Connects to display.
Color = Black
European Type Power Cable
Schuko CEE7-7type plug.
Length = 1.8m, Connects to display.
Color = Black
CCC Type Power Cable
Separate 3-prong type plug.
Length = 1.8m. Connects to display.
Color = Black
Power Saving Operation(Method) VESA DPMS Signaling
Power Consumption ON Mode < 58 W (max)
2-3POWER SUPPLY

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ACTIVE OFF < 2W
Recovery Time ON MODE = N/A, ACTIVE OFF < 3SEC
2-4ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT
Horizontal / Vertical Frequency
Horizontal Frequency 30 –82 KHZ
Vertical Refresh Rate 50 –85* HZ.
Maximum Pixel Clock 135MHz (EDID file is 140MHz)
Sync Polarity Independent of sync polarity.
Timing Table
Item Timing Analog Digital
1640 x 350 @ 70Hz, 31.5kHz Yes Yes
2640 x 400 @ 60Hz, 31.5kHz Yes* Ye s
3640 x 400 @ 70Hz, 31.5kHz Yes Yes
4640 x 480 @ 60Hz, 31.5kHz Yes Yes
5640 x 480 @ 67Hz, 35.0kHz Yes Yes
6640 x 480 @ 72Hz, 37.9kHz Yes Yes
7640 x 480 @ 75Hz, 37.5kHz Yes Yes
8640 x 480 @ 85Hz, 43.27kHz Yes Yes
9720 x 400 @ 70Hz, 31.5kHz Ye sYes
10 800 x 600 @ 56Hz, 35.1kHz Yes Yes
11 800 x 600 @ 60Hz, 37.9kHz Yes Yes
12 800 x 600 @ 75Hz, 46.9kHz Yes Yes
13 800 x 600 @ 72Hz, 48.1kHz Yes Yes
14 800 x 600 @ 85Hz, 53.7kHz Yes Yes
15 832 x 624 @ 75Hz, 49.7kHz Yes Yes
16 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz, 48.4kHz Yes Yes
17 1024 x 768 @ 70Hz, 56.5kHz Yes Yes
18 1024 x 768 @ 72Hz, 58.1kHz Yes Yes
19 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz, 60.0kHz Yes Yes
20 1024 x 768 @ 85Hz, 68.67kHz Yes Yes
21 1152 x 870@ 75Hz, 68.7kHz Yes Yes
22 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz, 63.4kHz Yes Yes
23 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz, 79.97kHz Yes No
24 1280x 720 @ 60Hz, 45kHz (HDTV) Yes Yes
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vertical image position should be at the center.
Note2: *: The vertical image size might not be full screen.
2-5AUDIO INTERFACE (SPEAKER SPECIFICATION)
Line input connection 3.5 mm stereo jack
Line input signal 1.0Vrms@1kHz
Line input impedance 10k ohm
Maximum power output (Electric) 2W
Signal to Noise Ratio 72db
Frequency response F0 -20kHz (F0: Lowest resonant freq.)
Distortion <8% THD @1kHz
Vibration There should be no audible vibration with volume at
100%. (Input signal within 1 Vrms)
Screen image There should be no affect on the screen image
stability under any conditions
Connector PC99 requirement Audio in Lime Green pantone # 577C
Cable type / length 3.5mm stereo cable / 1.8m length
Audio DPMS
Note: There is no guarantee <1 W power
consumption in Active Off mode, when the Audio
Cable is connected
2-6TFT LCD PANEL
Panel Source Identify
(1) ID label -The panel code “B” for CMO panel should be shown on the lower right side of ID label. (See
Figure 2)
(2) UPC label -The panel code “B” for CMO panel should be shown on the lower right side of UPC label. (See
Figure 3)

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Panel Characteristics:
Model number A190E3
Type TN type withRSDS interface
Active Size 376.32(H) x 301.056 (V)
PixelArrangement RGB Vertical Stripe
Pixel Pitch 0.294 mm
GLASS TREATMENT Anti Glare (Hard coating 3H)
# OF BACKLIGHTS 4CCFL(L type); Edge Light BLU
BACKLIGHT LIFE 50,000 Hours (min)
Luminance (Center) –
Condition:
CT = 6500K, Contrast = Max, Brightness = Max
280cd/m2 (Typ after 15 minute warmup)
180cd/m2 (Min after 15 minute warmup)
Brightness Uniformity (13Points)
U = 76% (typ), 67% (Min).
U = Min Luminance in 13points / MaxLuminance in 13
points
Contrast Ratio 450 (typ), 250 (min)
Color Depth 16 million colors (6bit +2bit FRC)
Viewing Angle (Horizontal)
@ CR>10
Typical: 150
Minimum: 130
@ CR>5
Typical: TBD
Minimum: TBD
VIEWING ANGLE (VERTICAL)
@ CR>10
Typical: 130
Minimum: 110
@ CR>5
Typical: TBD
Minimum: TBD
Response Time
10%-90% @ Ta=25°C
8ms (Tr= 2ms, Tf = 6ms) (typ)
18 ms (Tr= 7ms, Tf = 11 ms) (max)
Panel Defects Please see Panel Quality Specifications.

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 10.
Main Menu
with OSD controls
Front Control Panel
shown below in detail
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
Standby Power
On/Off
Displays the Main Menu or
exits the control screen and
saves adjustments.
Audio Mute
button turns
the sound off
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3. Front PanelFunction Control Description

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 15
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.
4. To adjust the setting, press the up Sor down Tbuttons.
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.)
The command line at the bottom of the
control screen tells what to do next from
this screen. You can toggle between control
screens, adjust the selected option, or exit
the screen.
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Main Menu Controls
Adjust the menu items shown below by using the up Sand down Tbuttons.
Control Explanation
Auto Image Adjust sizes and centers the screen image automatically.
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 toggles between inputs if you have more than one computer
connected to the VA912/VA912b.
Audio Adjust
Volume increases the volume, decreases the volume, and mutes the audio.
Mute temporarily silences audio output.
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).
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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Control Explanation
5000K-Adds blue and 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, pressSandT.
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 Sub-menu
H. Size (Horizontal Size) adjusts the width of the screen image.
H./V. Position (Horizontal/Vertical Position) moves the screen image left or
right and up or down.
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Control Explanation
Fine Tune sharpens the focus by aligning text and/or graphics with pixel
boundaries.
NOTE: Try Auto Image Adjust first.
Sharpness adjusts the clarity and focus of the screen image.
Setup Menu displays the menu shown below:
Language Select allows the user to choose the language used in the menus and
control screens.
Resolution Notice allows the user to enable or disable this notice.
If you enable the Resolution Notice shown above and your computer is set at a
resolution other than 1280 x 1024, the following screen appears.
OSD Position allows the user to move the OSD menus and control screens.
OSD Timeout sets the length of time the OSD screen is displayed. For example,
with a “30 second” setting, if a control is not pushed within 30 seconds, the
display screen disappears.
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Control Explanation
OSD Background allows the user to turn the OSD 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.
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1. Power supply (DC/DC Converter)
The AAT1109 is a one-channel step-up PWM controller incorporating a soft-start and a short circuit protection
(SCP) function. This device consists of an on-chip voltage reference, error amplifier, pulse width modulation
controller, under-voltage lockout protection, soft-start, and
short circuit protection circuits.
4. Circuit Description
Circuit Description

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2. Micro Controller
The MTV312M micro-controller is an 8051 CPU core embedded device especially tailored for CRT/LCD Monitor
applications. It includes an 8051 CPU core, 1024-byte SRAM, 14 built-in PWM DACs , VESA DCC interface,
4-channel A/D converter , and a 64K-byte internal program FLASH-ROM.
3. TSU57AK
The TSU57AK is a high performance, and fully integrated graphics process IC solution for LCD monitors with
resolution up to SXGA. It is configured with an integrated triple-ADC/PLL, a high quality scaling engine, an
on-screen display controller, a built-in output clock generator, a panel timing controller (TCON), an integrated DVI
receiver,and RSDS display interface. To further reduce system costs, the TSU57AK also integrates intelligent power
management control capability for green-mode requirements and spread-spectrum support for EMI management.