ViewSonic VP201b-1 User manual

Model No.
20" Color TFT LCD Display
Service Manual
ViewSonic VP201b/s-1
ViewSonic381 Brea Canyon Road, Walnut, California 91789 USA - [phone]
(VP201b/s-1_SM_685 Rev. 1dMay. 2005)
VLCDS26064-2W/-4W

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Revision History
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ECR Number Description of Changes EditorRevision SM Editing Date
1a 08/28/03
Initial Release
F. Fan
Panel Change LG U04 Panel 16ms DCN-3773
1b 25/03/04 A. Lu
Scalar Change to GM1601
1c 03/09/05
A. Lu
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Panel change form: LG U04 Panel 16ms to AUO M201UN02 V3 16ms
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2. Specification
3. Front Panel Function Control Description
4. Circuit Description
6. Troubleshooting Flow Chart
9. Block Diagram
10. Schematic Diagrams
7. Recommended Spare Parts List
1. Precautions and Safety Notices
5. Adjustment Procedure
8. Exploded Diagram and Spare Parts List
11. PCB Layout Diagrams
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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. LCDModule 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 CMOSLSI isusedinthis 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.
1. Precautions and Safety Notices
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(11) After installation of theTFT Module intoan enclosure(LCDmonitor 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 theTFT 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 fordisposal.
(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 theCCFL to a HazardousVoltage Circuit.
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A.General specification:
1. General specification:
LCD panel suppliers: AUO: M201UN02 V.3
a. Panel size: 20.1-inch (viewable).
b. Driver element: a - Si TFT active matrix.
c. Effective display area: 408.0 (H) X 306.0 (V) mm.
d. Pixel pitch: 0.255 (H) X 0.255 (V) mm.
e. Max. resolution: UXGA (1600X1280 pixel).
f. Display color: 16.7M colors (R, G, B 8-bit data).
g. Response time: LG: 16 ms. (Typical)
AUO: 16 ms (Typical)
h. Color filter arrangement: R/G/B vertical stripe.
i. Black light: Edge – light type with 6CCFLs.
j. Contrast ratio: LG: 400:1
AUO: 700:1
k. Luminance: 250cd/m2(Typical).
l. Luminance variation: 1.54 (MAX.). (Note.1)
LCD panel specification:
m. Viewing angle (CR >10): Horizontal: 170o, Vertical: 170o.
Input signals: a. Analog R / G / B (0.7Vp-p/75 ohm) Positive.
b. Digital R /G / B DVI rev. 1.0 (TMDS single link)
c. H & V separate Sync: TTL level; Polarity: Positive or Negative.
d. H & V composite Sync: TTL level; Polarity: Positive or Negative.
e. SOG (Sync level 0.3Vp-p).
Input connector: a. Analog D-sub 15pin x 1.
b. Digital DVI-I 29 pin x 1. (Analog + Digital)
c. USB up stream x1.(VP201s/b only)
Output connector: a. USB down stream x 4.(VP201s/b only)
Display data channel: DDC2B.
Signal frequency range: a. Horizontal:
a-1. Analog: 30KHz ~ 92KHz.
a-2. Digital: 30KHz ~ 92KHz.
b. Vertical: 50Hz ~ 85*1Hz.
*Note: When the resolution is set to 1600x1200, the maximum vertical
refresh rate is: Analog input: 60 Hz.
Digitalinput:60Hz.
c. Pixel clock:
c-1. Analog: 165MHz.
c-2. Digital: 165MHz.
d. Non-interlaced.
Resolution: 1600x1200. (UXGA)
Power supply: AC Input Range: AC 90 to 264V, 50/60Hz ± 3Hz,
1.5A.
Less then 50Ap. For 115VAC.Inrush current
Less then 100Ap. For 230VAC.
Less then 73W. On mode.
Less then 4W. Active off mode.
Power Consumption:
Less then 2W. DC power off.
2. Specification
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2. Physical specification:
a. Height: 480.55mm.
b. Width: 448.00mm.
Overall dimension:
c. Depth: 266.65mm.
a. Net weight: 8.5kg.Weight:
b. Gross weight: 11.2kg.
a. Tilt: +25o~ -5o.
b. Swivel: ±45o.
c. Height adjust: 110mm.
Mechanical adjustment:
d. Pivot: 90o.
a. Height: 494mm.
b. Width: 345mm.
Packaging: a. Carton dimension:
c. Depth: 560mm.
Accessories: Power cable 1.8m.
User guide (English).
CD ROM.
Warranty card.
HD15 - HD15 cable.
DVI (D) – DVI (D) cable.
3. Regulatory & Standard certification.
Regulatory standards UL, cUL, FCC-B, CB, CE, ENERGY, NOM, TUV/GS, TUV ERGO (covers
ISO13406-2 & MPRII), TCO’03(for VP201s/VP2000s), TCO99 (for VP201
b
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NEMKO, SEMKO, DEMKO, FIMKO, GOST-R + 20 ORIGINAL COPIES
HYGIENIC, (SASO), PCBC, VCCI, BSMI, CCC, (PSB), (C-TICK), TUV-S
Note.1: Luminance variation:
FIG.1 Luminance test points
L = 408mm / W = 306mm
10%
50%
90%
10%
50%90%
BU = MAX. Luminance in 9 point (1 ~ 9)
MIN. Luminance in 9 point (1 ~ 9) 1.54
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B. OSD Menu Functions
1. Interface board function test.
1.1 Function keys: Power, 1, ▲, ▼, 2.
1.2 Basic function check.
1.2.1 Input 1600x1200 / 60Hz, cross-hatch reverse pattern.
1.2.2 Push “1” & “2” key, select Auto image adjust, Contrast, Brightness, Input select, Color,
Manual image adjust, Setup menu, Memory recall function.
1.2.3 Push “▲” or “▼” key check Contrast, Brightness, Input select, Color, H/V position, H size,
Fine tune, Sharpness, Scaling Language Select, OSD Position OSD Timeout, OSD
Background functions.
1.2.4 Push “2” to cycle among Analog / DVI-A / DVI-D signals.
1.2.5 When the OSD is not active, the “▲” and “▼” buttons increase/decrease Contrast or
Brightness.
2. Interface power test.
2.1 The test point:
2.1.1 TP251 = NA.
2.1.2 TP252 = 5V ± 5%.
2.1.3 TP253 = 18V ± 5%.
3. OSD function.
Auto Image Adjust2
Contrast/Brightness: Contrast, Brightness.
Input Select: D-Sub, DVI-A, DVI-D.
Color Adjust: SRBG, 9300K, 6500K (default), 5400K, 5000K, User Color (R, G, B).
Information: Resolution, Horizontal Frequency, Vertical Frequency, Model Number, Serial Number,
Web Site.
Manual Image Adjust: H. / V. Position2(H. Position, V. Position), H. Size2, Fine Tune2, Scaling3(Fill
Screen, Fill Aspect Ratio4, 1:1).
Setup Menu:
Language:
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Finnish, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese.
Resolution Notice: Enable, Disable.
Input Priority: D-Sub, DVI-A, DVI-D, Auto Search.
OSD Position: H. Position, V. Position.
OSD Timeout: 5SEC, 15SEC, 30SEC, 60SEC
OSD Background: On, Off.
Memory Recall
Notes:
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These functions are not available in Digital mode; the item is faded out and can’t be
selected.
When auto tuning, the image should not go blank.
3These functions are not available in 1600x1200 mode; the item is faded out and can’t be
selected.
4When the input signal’s aspect ratio is 4:3, the “Fill Aspect ratio” function yields the same
result as “Fill Screen”.
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2. 9300K alignment:
1.2.1 Input 1600x1200 / 60Hz & full white pattern at 100IRE.
1.2.2 Adjust R, G, and B Gain to meet following chromaticity spec:
9300K →x = 0.283 ± 0.005, y = 0.298 ± 0.005, Y > 150cd/m2(Both analog & DVI).
3. 6500K alignment:
1.3.1 Input 1600x1200 / 60Hz & full white pattern at 100IRE.
1.3.2 Adjust R, G and B Gain to meet following chromaticity spec:
6500°K →x = 0.313 ±0.005, y = 0.329 ± 0.005, Y > 200cd/m2(Both analog & DVI).
4. 5400K alignment:
1.4.1 Input 1600x1200 / 60Hz & full white pattern at 100IRE.
1.4.2 Adjust R, G, and B Gain to meet following chromaticity spec:
5400K →x = 0.335 ± 0.005, y = 0.350 ± 0.005, Y > 180cd/m2(Both analog & DVI).
5. 5000K alignment:
1.5.1 Input 1600x1200 / 60Hz & full white pattern at 100IRE.
1.5.2 Adjust R, G and B Gain to meet following chromaticity spec:
6. sRGB alignment:
1.6.1 Input 1600x1200 / 60Hz & full white pattern at 100IRE.
1.6.2 Adjust R, G and B Gain to meet following chromaticity spec:
sRGB →x = 0.313 ±0.005, y = 0.329 ± 0.005, Y > 200cd/m2(Both analog & DVI).
7. 64 grays and 16 grays pattern check:
7.1 Input a 1600x1200 / 60Hz, 64 gray-level pattern at 100IRE, with brightness set to 100% and
contrast set to 70%.
7.2 Verify that under the 9300K / 6500K / 5400K / 5000K settings, no more than 2 of the 64
grays are saturated.
7.3 Input a 1600x1200 / 60Hz, 16 gray-level pattern at 100IRE, with brightness set to 100% and
contrast set to 100%.
7.4 Verify that under the 9300K / 6500K / 5400K / 5000K settings, no more than 4 of the 16
grays are saturated.
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C. Image Calibration
1. Video alignment.
Initial Settings
1.1 Set contrast to 70% and brightness to 100%.
1.2 Input a 640x480 / 60Hz, 5-block (5-MOSAIC) pattern (input level 100IRE 0.7Vp-p), then
activate the White Balance function.
Set SRBG/9300K / 6500K / 5400K / 5000K, R G B Gain as shown below:
sRGB 9300K 6500K 5400K 5000K
Analog DVI Analog DVI Analog DVI Analog DVI Analog DVI
R Gain 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 255
G Gain 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 255
B Gain 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 255

D. Image test
1. Picture size & position.
1.1 Picture size.
Input analog timing modes 1 ~28 and DVI timing modes 1 ~ 28:
H-size: 408mm ±1mm.
V-size: 306mm ±1mm.
(Extra 640x350)
1.2 Screen center.
a. 1600x1200: H ± 1mm, V ± 1mm.
b. Other modes: H ± 1.5mm, V ± 1mm.
1.3 Picture position (refer to FIG.2).
H-position:︱g3-g4︱≦1.5mm.
V-position:︱g1-g2︱≦1.5mm.
2. Luminance test.
2.1 Input a 1600x1200 / 60Hz full white pattern at 100IRE with brightness set to 100% and contrast set to
70%.
Y (Luminance)
Color temperature x y Analog DVI
sRGB 0.313 ± 0.01 0.329 ± 0.01 >200 nit >200 nit
9300K 0.283 ± 0.01 0.298 ± 0.01 >150 nit >150 nit
6500K 0.313 ± 0.01 0.329 ± 0.01 >200 nit >200 nit
5400K 0.335 ± 0.01 0.350 ± 0.01 >180 nit >180 nit
5000K 0.346 ± 0.01 0.359 ± 0.01 >180 nit >180 nit
2.2 Input a1600x1200 / 60Hz full white pattern at 100IRE with brightness set to 100% and contrast set to
100%.
Y (Luminance)
Color temperature Analog DVI
9300K >220 nit >220 nit
6500K >220 nit >220 nit
5400K >220 nit >220 nit
5000K >220 nit >220 nit
3. Picture performance test.
3.1 Picture quality:
Test pattern signal The following image faults shall not be conspicuous:
1 100IRE white raster pattern Seam, Noise, Beat, Flicker
2 Cross hatch pattern Ringing, Overshoot, Smear, V-jitter, H-jitter
3 Color bar Color distortion, Noise, Beat, Color tangent
4 Gray scale (16 steps) Noise, Beat, Gamma distortion
5 1 dot ON / 1 dot OFF pattern Noise, Flicker
6 40IRE gray raster Noise, Beat, Gamma distortion
3.2 DVI performance test.
3.2.1 Test equipment:
a. VG828 digital pattern generator.
b. “TTL” DVI-D single link cable.
3.2.2 Test conditions:
a. Resolution: 1600x1200; refresh rate: 75KHz vertical / 60Hz horizontal.
b. 16, 32, 64, and 256-level horizontal gray scales..
c. 16, 32, 64, and 256-level vertical gray scales..
408mm
306mm
g4
g2
g1
g3
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