1 Precautio 1-1 Safety Precautions WARNINGS Leakage Current Hot Check (Figure 1-1): For continued safety, do not attempt to modify the WARNING: Do not use an isolation transformer during circuit board. this test. Use a leakage current tester or a metering system Disconnect the AC power before servicing.
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1 Precautions 1-2 Servicing Precautions WARNING1: First read the “Safety Precautions” section of this manual. If unforeseen circumstances create conflict between the servicing precautions and safety precautions, always follow the safety precautions. WARNING2: A high voltage adjusted to the wrong value may cause excessive X-ray emissions. WARNING3: An electrolytic capacitor installed with the wrong polarity might explode.
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2 Product Specifications 2-2 Pin Assignments Sync Type Macintosh Separate Pin No. GND-R Green Blue H/V Sync. Sense 0 GND (DDC) Green GND-R GND-G GND-G Sense 1 GND-B Reserved Blue GND-Sync./Self-raster Sense 2 DDC Data V-Sync. H-Sync. GND-B V-Sync. DDC Clock H-Sync.
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2 Product Specifications 2-3 Timing Chart This section of the service manual describes the timing that the computer industry recognizes as standard for computer-generated video signals. Table 2-1. Timing Chart Mode VESA 640/75 Hz 1280/75 Hz VGA2/70 Hz VGA3/60 Hz 640/85 Hz 800/75 Hz 800/85 Hz...
3 Disassembly and Reassembly This section of the service manual describes the disassembly and reassembly procedures for the PN17K*/PN17J* monitors. WARNING: This monitor contains electrostatically sensitive devices. Use with caution when handling these components. 3-1 Disassembly Cautions:1. Disconnect the monitor from the power source before disassembly. 2.
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3 Disassembly and Reassembly 7. Using pinch-nose pliers or ling-nose pliers, acrefully disconnect the Anode Cap from the CRT. Warning: Do not touch the Anode contact on the CRT (High Voltage may remain). 3-1-3 Removing the CRT Socket PCB 1. Complete all previous steps. 2.
4 Alignment and Adjustments This section of the service manual explains how to make permanent adjustments to the monitor. Directions are given for adjustments using the monitor Interface Board Ver. 2.0 and software (Softjig). 4-1 Adjustment Conditions Caution:Changes made without the Softjig are saved only to the user mode settings. As such, the settings are not permanently stored and may be inadvertently deleted by the user.
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4 Alignment and Adjustments 4-1-3 Connecting the SoftJig Connect the monitor to the signal generator and/ or PC as illustrated in Figures 4-1 and 4-2. Note: The signal cable connector which includes the 3-wire cable must connect to the monitor. If you use Setup 2 (PC only, no signal generator) you can only make adjustments to the signal timing available on that computer system.
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4 Alignment and Adjustments 4-2 Display Control Adjustments 4-2-1 HIGH VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT 4-2-3 CENTER RASTER Adjust SW401 so that the back raster comes to the Signal: 1024 x 768 (68 kHz/85 Hz) center when you apply each basic mode. Display image: Don’t care 4-2-4 Centering Contrast: Manimum...
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4 Alignment and Adjustments 4-2-4 (c) HORIZONTAL POSITION ADJUSTMENT 4-2-5 (a) HORIZONTAL LINEARITY ADJUSTMENT CONDITIONS CONDITIONS Scanning frequency: 68 kHz/85 Hz Scanning frequency: 68 kHz/85 Hz Display image: Crosshatch pattern Display image: Crosshatch pattern Brightness: Maximum Use control bar after selecting “H-POSITION” in Contrast: Maximum left menu to center the horizontal image on the...
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4 Alignment and Adjustments 4-2-6 Trapezoid Adjustment 4-2-9 Side Pincushion Adjustment CONDITIONS CONDITIONS Scanning frequency: 68 kHz/85 Hz Scanning frequency: 68 kHz/85 Hz Display image: Crosshatch pattern Display image: Crosshatch pattern Brightness: Maximum Contrast: Maximum Use control bar after selecting “PINCUSHION” in left menu to straighten the sides of the image area.
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4 Alignment and Adjustments 4-3 Color Adjustments CAUTION: Check below condition before color 4-3-2 (b) R.G.B - GAIN ADJUSTMENT adjustment Video signal : Analog 0.7 Vp-p (at 75 ) 1/3H-1/2H Sync : TTL level (H, V seperate signal) FRONT BEZEL OPENING * Select “Color”...
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4 Alignment and Adjustments Display image: Back raster pattern 4-3-4 Focus Adjustment Full White Pattern CONDITIONS X-Y Coordinates: x = 0.283 ± 0.02, Scanning frequency: 68 kHz/85 Hz y = 0.298 ± 0.02 (1024 x 768) ABL Luminance Refer to 4-3-2(c) Display image: “H”...
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4 Alignment and Adjustments Memo PN17K*/PN17J*...
5 Troubleshooting 5-1 Parts Level Troubleshooting Notes: Check the following circuits. • No raster appears: Power circuit, Horizontal output circuit. • High voltage develops but no raster appears: Video output circuits. • High voltage does not develop: Horizontal output circuits. 5-1-1 No Power Supply WAVEFORMS Check and replace D601 and FH1...
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5 Troubleshooting 5-1-2 DPMS Failure WAVEFORMS Check signal source H/V Sync. video level. 100V (IC601, #1) Make No H/V Sync. (power off mode) CH1 P-P = 100V CH1 RMS = 325.8 V LED blinks? Check IC201 Pin 40. +12 V line off? Check IC201 Pin 6.
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5 Troubleshooting 5-1-3 H_Deflection Failure Does PWM output signal appear Does DC 12V appear at Check 12 V line. at Pin 6 (B_out) of IC401? Pin 10 of IC401? WAVEFORMS Check IC401. 2.00 V (IC401, #6) Does Horizontal pluse signal Check IC401.
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5 Troubleshooting 5-1-5 H_Lin. Failure IC201 Pin 21 voltage varies with Replace IC201. different H_Lin. DAC values? IC603 Pin 9 voltage varies with Check +13V, –10V line. different H_Lin. DAC values? Check some parts around IC603. Check Q412, Q413 and T402. 5-1-6 Invariable H_Size IC401 Pin 6 voltage varies with Check and replace IC401.
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5 Troubleshooting 5-1-8 Side Pin or Trap Failure WAVEFORMS IC401 Pin 11 output exists? Check and replace IC401. 1.00 V (IC401, #11) Refer to 5-1-7 Abnormal H_Size . CH1 P-P = 1.00V CH1 RMS = 3.008 V 5-1-9 Para. or Pin Balance Failure IC401 Pin 11 output varies with Refer to 5-1-7 Abnormal H_Size .
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5 Troubleshooting 5-1-11 V Deflection Failure WAVEFORMS 13V and –10V lines are on? Refer to 5-1-1 No Power Supply 500 V (IC401, #12) IC401 Pin 12 output exists? Check and replace IC401. CH1 P-P = 500 V CH1 RMS = 1.425 V 10.0 V (IC301, #6) Check and replace some parts IC301 Pin 6 output exists?
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5 Troubleshooting 5-1-13 High Voltage Failure WAVEFORMS Check and replace IC401 2.00 V (IC401, #6) IC401 Pin 6 OSC pulse exists? and +12 V line. Q402 Gate driving pulse exists? Check and replace Q401 and Q423. CH1 P-P = 2.00 V CH1 RMS = 5.868 V 2.00 V (Q402, Gate) Check and replace...
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5 Troubleshooting 5-1-15 Dynamic Focus Failure WAVEFORMS IC401 Pin 32 output is right? Replace the IC401. 2.00 V (IC401, #32) Some parts around Q551 are right? Replace failed part. CH1 P-P = 2.00V CH1 RMS = 6.124V 50.0 V (T502, #6) T502 Pin 6 input is right? Check and replace C432.
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5 Troubleshooting 5-1-16 No Video WAVEFORMS Check signal cable and connection. 1.00V (IC101 #12,14,16) IC101 Pin 12, 14 and 16 inputs Check the signal cable connection. are right? CH1 P-P = 1.00V CH1 RMS = 2.452V 1.00V (IC101 #18,21,24) IC101 Pin 18, 21 and 24 Check I C bus and +12V line.
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5 Troubleshooting 5-1-17 Micom Failure WAVEFORMS IC201 Pin 11 input voltage is 5V? Check IC604. 1.00 V (IC201, #13, 14) IC201 Pin 13 and 14 inputs Check C202, C203 and X201. are right? CH1 P-P = 1.00 V CH1 RMS = 2.108V IC201 Pin 18 input is right? Check IC605.
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5 Troubleshooting 5-1-19 User Control Failure Does the DC level change at Check the button. Pin 36 of IC201 when you push the (SW201 ~ SW204) button S/W? Check IC201. 5-1-20 Degaussing Failure Check degaussing connector. RL601 operation is right? Check D-coil and TH601.
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5 Troubleshooting 5-2 General Troubleshooting 5-2-1 No Picture LED blinks? Refer to 5-2-2 Shut down. LED is green color? Check Micom. Check G2 voltage, high voltage and R, G, B cathode voltage. 5-2-2 Shut Down Blinking LED’s? Check power supply. Check horizontal, vertical deflection Scan failure? system and check power supply...
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5 Troubleshooting 5-2-3 Missing Color WAVEFORMS Proper Video levels are 10.0 V (R,G,B, Video) Check signal generator. on CN101 (D-Sub) Pin 1, 3 and 5? Proper Video signal is Refer to 5-1-16 No Video. on all cathodes? CH1 P-P = 10.0V CH1 RMS = 17.02V Check IC101 Pin 17, 20 and 23.
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5 Troubleshooting 5-2-4 Visible Retrace Check white balance adjustment. WAVEFORMS G2 voltage is right? Check D502, D517 and Q501. 5.00V (Q303, Collector) Blank pulse is on Pin 17 of IC401? Check IC401. CH1 P-P = 5.00V CH1 RMS = 28.33V 20.00V (CRT Socket, G1) V_FLB pulse is on Check Q303.
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5 Troubleshooting 5-2-5 Unsynchronized Image Check input signals Pin 2 and 3 of CN202. Signals are right? Check Video Cable Signals at Pin 28 and 29 of Check IC201. IC201 are right? Signals at Pin 14 and 15 of Check IC401 IC401 are right? Check circuits on Main board.
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5 Troubleshooting 5-2-6 Misconvergence Try readjusting convergence. The convergence is now Done within spec.? Readjust convergence. The convergence is now Done within spec.? Change CRT and readjust convergence. Done PN17K*/PN17J* 5-17...
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5 Troubleshooting 5-2-7 Poor Focus Adjust focus VR of FBT. Aging monitor and check for focus Improved focus? change. Check focus leads from FBT to CRT Socket. Check the CRT Socket. Refer to 5-1-15 Dynamic Dynamic focus circuit is right? Focus Failure.
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6 Exploded View and Parts List 6-1 PN17KT/JT PN17K*/PN17J*...
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6 Exploded View & Parts List 6-2 PN17KO/JO PN17K*/PN17J*...
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6 Exploded View and Parts List 6-1-1 Front Cover & CRT Ass’y (PN17KT/JT) PN17K*/PN17J*...