ViewSonic VG800-2 User manual

Service Manual
Model No. VLCDS23896-5W
18” Color TFT LCD Display
ViewSonic VG800b
ViewSonic381 Brea Canyon Road, Walnut, California 91789 USA - [phone]
VG800b-1_SM_606 - Rev. 1a – Oct 2002)

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2002 by ViewSonic Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
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changes.
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Revision History
Revision Date Description Of Changes Approval
1a 10/22/02 Initial Release DCN-2660 C.Shen
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1..
SPECIFICATIONS
..............................................................................1.
2. ..................................................................................................2-32
3. CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS....................................................................................33-49
4. ADJUSTMENT........................................................................................................50-54
5.
MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY...................................................................................55-59
6. SPARE PARTS LISTS.......................................................................................60-78
7.SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS.......................................................................................80-88
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PRECAUTIONS AND NOTICES
8.PCB DRAWING...................................................................................................89-90

1. PRECAUTIONS AND NOTICES
Prior to using this manual, please ensure that you have carefully followed all the procedures
outlined in the user manual for this product.
zRead all of these instructions.
zSave these instructions for later use.
zFollow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
zDo not use this product near water.
zThis display should be installed on a solid horizontal base.
zWhen cleaning, use only a neutral detergent cleaner with a soft damp cloth. Do not spray
with liquid or aerosol cleaners.
zDo not expose this display to direct sunlight or heat. Hot air may cause damage to the cabinet
and other parts.
zAdequate ventilation must be maintained to ensure reliable and continued operation and to
protect the display from overheating. Do not block ventilation slots and openings with objects or
install the display in a place where ventilation may be hindered.
zDo not install this display near a motor or transformer where strong magnetism is generated.
Images on the display will become distorted and the color irregular.
zDo not allow metal pieces or objects of any kind fall into the display from ventilation holes.
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, those openings mustnot be blocked or
covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This
product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
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2.SPECIFICATIONS
Content
1.Scope
2. General Description (Quick Reference)
3. Electrical Characteristics
4. Mechanical Characteristics
5. Packaging
6. Environmental Characteristics
7. Factory Setting for Shipment
Appendix I (Preset Signal Timing)
Appendix II (EDID Code)
Appendix III (Label printing)
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1. Scope
The following specifications are applicable to model VG800b 18 inch color
LCD monitor.
2. General Description (Quick Reference)
Chi-Mei 18.0” SXGA TFT- MVA
LCD
Size
Effective Display Size
Pixel Pitch
Resolution
Brightness
Contrast Ratio
Color
Viewing Angle
Surface treatment
18.0 inches diagonal
357.12 mm X 285.696 mm (typical)
0.279 mm X 0.279 mm
1280 x 1024 dot (SXGA)
250 cd / m² (typ.), 200(min.)
600:1(max), 400:1(typ.), 300 (min.)
16,777,216
Up 80° Down 80°(min.)
Left 80° Right 80°(min.)
CR>10:1
Anti-Glare
Input Signals RGB Analog 0.7 Vp-p / 75Ө
Separate sync.
Composite sync
Sync-On-Green
Positive Polarity
TTL level
Input connector Analog mini D-sub 15 pin x 1
Audio min-Din 2 channel x 2
Speaker Max 3W x 2
Main IC GM5020
Display Colors 16,777,216
Preset Timings 1280x1024@60Hz, 75Hz,
1024x768@60Hz, 70Hz, 75Hz, 85Hz
800x600@56Hz, 60Hz, 72Hz, 75Hz, 85Hz
640x480@60Hz, 72Hz, 75Hz, 85Hz
720x400@70Hz
Synchronization Horizontal
Vertical
Non-interlaced
30 kHz to 82 kHz
50 Hz to 85 Hz
Max Pixel Rated 135Mhz
(automatically)
(automatically)
Resolution Horizontal
Vertical
1280 dots
1024 lines
Active Display
Area
Horizontal
Vertical
357.12 mm (typical)
285.696 mm (typical)
(Active display area is dependent upon signal timings)
Power Supply
Rating
AC adapter input
DC input
AC90V-264V 50 / 60 Hz
DC 12V
AC Power
Consumption
60W
less than 3W
On mode
Off mode( w/o audio cable connected )
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Current Rating AC input
DC input
0.7A
4.0A
@AC 100-240V
@DC 12.0V
Dimensions Net
Gross
436 (W) x 462 (H) x 181 (D) mm
565 (W) x 525 (H) x 260 (D) mm
Weight Net
Gross
6.9Kg
10.6Kg
Environmental
Conditions
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
Storage Temperature
Storage Humidity
0 to 50°C (PANEL SURFACE)
20 to 80% ( no condensation, < wetbulb
29 degree C )
-20 to 60°C
5 to 85% ( no condensation, < wetbulb
29 degree C )
Accessories AC power cord-UL
AC power cord-Schuko
Analog VGA cable
Audio cable
Viewsonic CD-Wizard
1.8m
1.8m
1.8m
1.8m
1
1
Regulatory
Standards
UL, CSA or cUL, CB Report, CE, FCC-B, DOC-B, TUV/Ergo
(which covers ISO13406-2 and MPRIII), TUV/GS, PCT
(GOST-R) with 20 Hygienic certificates, PCBC (B Mark),
SEMKO, DEMKO, FIMKO, NEMKO, BSMI, VCCI, CCIB/EMC,
CCEE, PSB (Singapore Safety), TCO’95, NOM and Argentina
IRAM (thru TUV).
Osd Language English, French, German,Spanish, Italian, Suomi
Others Tilt Angle 20° up / 5° down
Power Saving System
User Control by touch sensor keypad with On Screen Display-
VESA DDC1/2B compatible ( digital port DDC2B only)
3. Electrical Characteristics
3.1 Power Supply
3.1.1 AC Input (AC Adapter)
Input Voltage AC90-264V
Frequency 47 / 63Hz
Power Consumption:
60 W (typ) on mode
less than 3W power save mode ( audio cable not
connected )
Current Rating 0.7A @ AC100-240V
3.1.2 DC Input
Input Voltage DC 12 V
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Current Rating 4.0A
3.2 LCD
LCD Chi-Mei panel(TFT-MVA)
Effective display size 357.12 (H) x 285.696 (V) mm (typ)
18.0” / 46 cm diagonal
Pixel number 1280 x 1024 pixels
Color filter arrangement R.G.B. vertical stripe
Display method TFT, normally black
Drive method Active matrix (TFT) - MVA
Dot pitch 0.093 (H) x 0.279 (V) mm
Pixel pitch 0.279 (H) x 0.279 (V) mm
Dot number 1280 x 1024 x 3 dots
Backlight Edge-lighting type with 6 CCFLs
(Cold Cathode Fluorescent Tube)
Brightness 250 cd/m2(typ),200 cd/m2(min: center / all white)
Contrast ratio 600 :1 (max), 400:1(typ), 300:1(min)
Display color 16,777,216
Minimum viewing angle Up 80° / down 80° / right 80° / left 80°
(Contrast ratio>10 at Ta=25°C, 77°F)
Response time 30 msec (Typical at 25 degree C)
3.3 Interface Signals
3.3.1 RGB Video Signals
3.3.1.1 Separate Sync . Signals
Analog R,G,B 0 - 0.7 Vp-p
Signal Level 75Ө± 5%
Sync Level TTL level
Sync Polarity independent
3.3.1.2 Sync On green, Composite Sync
3.3.2 Audio spec.
3.3.2.1 Line input connection
3.5 mm stereo jack x 1
3.3.2.2 Line input signal & impedance
1.0 Vrms, 10 kOhm
3.3.2.3 OUTPUT SIGNAL AT SPEAKER TERMINAL
Vp-p(out) >= 5 Vp-p @ < 10 % distortion
3.3.2.4 Frequency Response
300 Hz – 20 Khz
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3.3.2.5 Connector PC99 requirement Audio in
Lime Green pantone # 577C
3.3.2.6 Cable length
1.8 m
3.3.2.7 Audio DPMS
Speakers stay on when the rest of the monitor is in power saving.
3.3.2.8 Speakers
Impedance 4 Ohm
Output Wattage 3.0W(max.) x 2
3.3.3 Input Signal Connectors
3.3.3.1 Analog RGB Video Input : 15 pin mini D-sub
PIN NO. Separate Sync
1 RED
2 GREEN
3 BLUE
4 GROUND
5 GROUND
6 GROUND
7 GROUND
8 GROUND
9 +5V
10 GROUND
11 N.C
12 SDA
13 H.SYNC
14 V.SYNC
15 SCL
15
10
5 1
6
11
3.3.3.2 Audio Connector
3.5 mm Stereo jack x 1,
3.5mm Microphone jack x 1
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3.3.4 Signal Timing
3.3.4.1 User Timing Mode memory
always do auto image adjust after timing mode change
3.3.4.2 Timing mode Change
maximum time for mode Change with auto image adjust 7 sec.
3.3.4.3 Signal Timing Table
The factory test input video signal is defined as the following table:
Preset H.sync V.sync SYNC POL. Video Mode Description
No. Frequency Frequency H-
SYNC
V-
SYNC
MOD [1] 31.468 1.0KHz 70.0 1.0Hz + - 640X350(70) Text mode
MOD [2] 31.468 1.0KHz 70.0 1.0Hz - + 720X400(70) Dos text
MOD [3] 31.468 1.0KHz 59.94 1.0Hz - - 640X480(60) VESA STANDARD
MOD [4] 35.01 1.0KHz 66.67 1.0Hz - - 640X480(66) MAC
MOD [5] 37.86 1.0KHz 72.81 1.0Hz - - 640X480(72) VESA STANDARD
MOD [6] 37.5 1.0KHz 75.0 1.0Hz - - 640X480(75) VESA STANDARD
MOD [7] 43.27 1.0KHz 85.0 1.0Hz - - 640X480(85) VESA STANDARD
MOD [8] 35.16 1.0KHz 56.25 1.0Hz + + 800X600(56) VESA STANDARD
MOD [9] 37.88 1.0KHz 60.32 1.0Hz + + 800X600(60) VESA STANDARD
MOD [10] 48.077 1.0KHz 72.19 1.0Hz + + 800X600(72) VESA STANDARD
MOD [11] 46.875 1.0KHz 75.0 1.0Hz + + 800X600(75) VESA STANDARD
MOD [12] 53.67 1.0KHz 85.0 1.0Hz + + 800X600(85) VESA STANDARD
MOD [13] 49.72 1.0KHz 74.5 1.0Hz - - 832X624(75) MAC
MOD [14] 48.363 1.0KHz 60.0 1.0Hz - - 1024X768(60) VESA STANDARD
MOD [15] 58.01 1.0KHz 72.08 1.0Hz - - 1024X768(72) VESA STANDARD
MOD [16] 60.023 1.0KHz 75.0 1.0Hz + + 1024X768(75) VESA STANDARD
MOD [17] 68.67 1.0KHz 85.0 1.0Hz + + 1024X768(85) VESA STANDARD
MOD [20] 63.981 1.0KHz 60.02 1.0Hz + + 1280X1024(60) VESA STANDARD
MOD [21] 79.976 1.0KHz 75.0 1.0Hz + + 1280X1024(75) VESA STANDARD
3.4 Luminance Control
Analog signal (6500K)
over 200 cd / m2(@ Cont / Bright max)
3.5. Synchronization
Horizontal: 30 to 82 kHz
Vertical: 50 to 85 Hz Non-interlaced
maximum 75Hz @ 1280 x 1024 mode
Recommended 60Hz @ 1280 x 1024 mode
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3.6 Display Characteristics
3.6.1 Picture Size
Horizontal Width 357.12 mm (typical)
Vertical Width 285.70 mm (typical)
3.6.2 Optical Characteristics
General qualities: The following data was measured by BM7 of TOPCON
data are panel optical data, for analog signal there are +- 5% tolerance.
Item Code Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Contrast CR White㧛Black at Image
Center
300 400 㧙㧙
White
Brightness
L
VMAX
Whole White 200 250 㧙cd / m2
Uniformity of
Brightness
Bmin
Bmax
70 75 㧙%
Response
At 25 degree
Tpd All White ψAll Black
All Black ψAll White
㧙10
20
25
30
ms
ms
Right
ӘRCenterCR㧪10 80 㧙㧙
Degree
Viewing Left ӘL80
㧙㧙
Degree
Angle Up
ӥH80
㧙㧙
Degree
Down
ӥL80
㧙㧙
Degree
Luminance
control
All White(digital signal
or analog 6500k)
Brightness at center of
display surface
>=200 (cont / bright
backlight max)
Cd / m2
These characteristics were measured under the following conditions:
Temperature: 77 ± 6°F, 25 ± 5°C
Viewing angle: AU = 0°, AR = 0°
Warm Up time: minimum 30 minutes
Measuring instrument: TOPCOM BM-7 Luminance Meter
Measuring distance: 500 mm
Measuring angle: 2°
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BM-7
500mm
2 De
g
ree
Notes:
(Note 1) Contrast ratio is defined as the following formula.
Contrast ratio =
Brightness(Luminance) with all pixels at "w h i t e "
Bri
g
htness with all
p
ixels at "
b
lack"
(Note 2) Viewing angle is measured as follows:
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(Note 3) Definition of response time is as follows:
Response time is measured when the display data is changed from white to
black.
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100㧑
90㧑
10㧑
0㧑
TF
TR
Optical
Response
White
White(TFT OFF) Black(TFT ON) White(TFT OFF)
(Note 4) Judge points for brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity is judged at nine (9) points on display area:
(9)
(3)
(5)
(7)
(1)
128 512 896
98
384
670
(6)
(2)
(4)
(8)
BUNI 㧩
Bmin
Bmax
Bmax:MaximumBrightness
Bmin:MinimumBrightness
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3.6.3.
LCD Panel
Mechanical
Active Area (mm) 357.12 x 285.696
Pixel pitch (mm) 0.279 (0.093x3)
Mass typical (g) 2500
Panel dimensions (WxDxH) mm 404x322.2x20.2 mm(typ)
Resolution 1280 x 1024
Surface Treatment with Haze value Anti-glare, 3H
Panel Model number M180E1-L03(18” TFT)
Panel Interfaces Dual LVDS
Optical performance
Contrast ratio 600:1 Maximum, 400:1 Typical,300:1 Minimum
Luminance of white(center) 250 nits Typical
200 nits Minimum
White Uniformity 75% (9 points measurement)
Chromaticity values (red, green, blue) center ‘x = +/- 0.030
‘y = +/- 0.030
Color temperature ‘x = 0.310 +/- 0.030
‘y = 0.330 +/- 0.030
Color drift x/y on CIE 1931 2q0.015 ( 9 points measurement)
EBU 85% Min
Colors True 8 bits (16.7M)
Viewing Angle H, V (CR>10) 160 Degrees
Film Do not use wide viewing film
Response time ms Typical Tr = 20ms ; Tf = 10ms
Maximum Tr = 30ms; Tf = 25ms
Number of Back Light(CCFL) 6 – Edge type back light
Backlight (hrs) 60,000 (typ), 50,000 hours Min
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3.7 Power Management
VG800b will enter power saving mode under the following conditions:
Power Management condition and status
State Signals Power Video LCD LED
Horizontal Vertical Video Supply Circuit
On Pulses Pulses Active On On On Green
Stand-by No Pulses Pulses Blanking Off Off Amber
Suspend Pulses No
Pulses
Off No Pulses No
Pulses
Complete N/A N/A N/A Off Off
3.8 FullScan Capability
When the input display mode is not 1280x1024, the image area is scaled as
follows:
Flex Scan Input display Expanded Rate Expanded
Mode Mode Resolution Horizontal Vertical Resolution
Expansion 1 640x350 2 2.93 1280x1024
Expansion 2 640x400 2 2.56 1280x1024
Expansion 3 640x480 2 2.13 1280x1024
Expansion 4 720x400 1.78 2.56 1280x1024
Expansion 5 800x600 1.6 1.71 1280x1024
Expansion 6 832x624 1.54 1.6 1280x1024
Expansion 7 1024x768 1.25 1.33 1280x1024
Expansion 8 1152x864 1.11 1.85 1280x1024
Standard 1280x1024 1 1 1280x1024
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4. Mechanical Characteristics
4.1 Dimensions
Net: 436 (W) x 462 (H) x 181 (D) mm
Gross: 565 (W) x 525 (H) x 260 (D) mm
4.2 Weight
Net: 6.9Kg
Gross: 10.6Kg
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Serial No. (5-digit)
Manufacturing week
Last digit of manufacturing year
Regional Product ID Code :
VG800b:A1P
4.3BaseRotation
Tilt: up 20 ° / down 5 °
4.4 Labeling
4.4.1 ID Label ( Paste on Rear Cover )
Material: Polyester
Color: Black (same as plastic color) / White (Letter)
Size: 50 (W) X 25 (H) mm
Location: Rear Back Label
Contents: Appendix III
4.4.2 LABEL (AC ADAPTER)
Material: Polyester
Thickness: 0.15mm
Color: Black (Base color) / Mist White (letter)
Size: 41 (W) x 91 (H) mm
Location: BOTTOM OF AC ADAPTER
Block Copy: DELTA ELECTRONICS,INC. AND ViewSonic
Contents: Appendix III
4.4.3 Bar Code Number Label (Carton Box)
Material: Art Paper
Color: White (Base) / Black (Letter)
Size: 76 (W) X 76 (H) mm
Location: Carton Box (Side Wall)
Contents: Appendix III
4.4.4 Serial Number Label (Rear Back Label)
Material: Art Paper
Color: White (Base) / Black (Letter)
Size: 25 (W) X 50 (H) mm
Location: Paste on Rear Back Label
Contents: Appendix III
4.5 Serial Number Format
Serial No. PPP YY WW XXXXX
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4.6 UPC Coding (Code 39 format)
Worldwide Model UPC Code:766907 710854
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4.7 PCB Revision Control Label
4.7.1 PCB Assembly Revision Control
Model No : L18CMW 05ACW(CMO)
PCBA Code : XX YY - 001
LCD Panel Supplier
PCB Rev.
Production Code : AA YY WW
Manufacturing week
Last digit of manufacturing year
Production Line No.
4.7.2 MCU Revision Label
Customer Model No.: VG800 b
LCD Panel Supplier : CMO
RevNo:P01

5. Packaging
5.1 Carton Box
Dimensions: 565(W) x 525(H) x 260(D) mm
Color: 4-Color printing box
Material: BC-FLUTE or Equivalent, double wall
6. Environmental Characteristics
6.1 Operating Conditions
Temperature: 0 Through + 40° C
Humidity: 8% To 80% ( 39 degree welt bulb )
Altitude: 0 – 3,000 Meter
6.2 Non-operating Conditions
Temperature: -20 Through +60 ° C
Humidity: 5% To 95% ( 39 degree welt bulb )
Altitude: 0 – 12,000 meter
7. Factory setting
7.1 OSD
Brightness 100%(based on 0-100%)
Contrast 80%(based on 0-100%)
AutoTune Executed
Color Temperature 6500k
Volume 50%
Balance 50%
Bass/Treble 50%
OSD Timeout 15 Sec
Language English
OSD position Center
Scaling Fill all
7.2 Power Switch
OFF
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Appendix I Preset Signal Timings
H total
H pulseH front H back
Horizontal
V total
V pulse
V front V back
V active
Vertical
H-Video
H active
V-Video
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Analog timing mode table
mode 1 2 3 4 5
signal name symbol text Dos-text VGA MAC 14" VGA
H-frequency(khz) 31.468 31.468 31.468 35 37.862
V-frequency(hz) 70.087 70.077 59.941 66.667 72.807
Pixel rate(mhz) 25.175 28.327 25.175 30.24 31.501
H-sync Ths 96 108 96 64 40
H-back porch Thb 48 54 48 96 128
H-total Thd 800 900 800 864 832
H- front porch Tv 16 18 16 64 24
V-sync Tvs 2 2 2 3 3
V-back porch Tvb 60 35 33 39 28
V-total Tvd 449 449 525 525 520
V-front porch Tvf 37 12 10 3 9
H-sync. Polarity Positive Negative Negative Negative Negative
V-sync Polarity Negative Positive Negative Negative Negative
H-resolution(dots) 640 720 640 640 640
V-resolution(lines) 350 400 480 480 480
mode 678910
signal name symbo VGA VESA-VGA SVGA SVGA SVGA
H-frequency(khz) 37.5 43.269 35.156 37.879 48.077
V-frequency(hz) 75 85.005 56.25 60.317 72.188
Pixel rate(mhz) 31.5 36.000 36 40 50
H-sync Ths 64 56 72 128 120
H-back porch Thb 120 80 128 88 64
H-total Thd 840 832 1024 1056 1040
H- front porch Tv 16 56 24 40 56
V-sync Tvs 3 3246
V-back porch Tvb 16 25 22 23 23
V-total Tvd 500 509 625 628 666
V-front porch Tvf 1 11137
H-sync. Polarity Negative Negative Negative Positive Positive
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