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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. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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(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. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
Also a shortcut to toggle analog and digital connection. Displays the Main Menu or exits the control screen and saves adjustments. Power light Green = ON Orange = Power Saving Power On/Off Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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• 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.) Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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6500K — Adds red to the screen image for warmer white and richer red. 5400K — Adds green to the screen image for a darker color. 5000K — Adds blue and green to the screen image for a darker color. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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(video signal input) Information coming from the graphics card in your computer, the LCD model number, the serial number, and the ViewSonic website URL. See your graphic card’s user guide for instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency).
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Resolution 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. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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Landscape to Portrait mode. returns the adjustments back to factory settings Memory Recall if the display is operating in a factory Preset Timing Mode listed in the Specifications of this manual. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
After the device performs chip erase or block erase operation, it can be reprogrammed on a byte-by-byte basis. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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After the device performs chip erase or block erase operation, it can be reprogrammed on a byte-by-byte basis. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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At a transmit clock frequency of 85MHz, 24 bits of RGB data and 4 bits of LCD timing and control data (HSYNC, VSYNC, CNTL1, CNTL2) are transmitted at a rate of 595 Mbps per LVDS data channel. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
4). White Balance for VP191 with GM5321 Scaler: Enter Factory Mode first. Set the Screen on 1280*1024@60Hz resolution and 16 Gray Scale Pattern. Press “ 1 ”, “ ” and “ ” buttons simultaneously. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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OSD Lock: Press “ 1 ” and “ ” buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds, and the OSD will lock. Repeat the action, and the OSD will unlock. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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Power Lock: Press “ 1 ” and “ ” buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds, and the Power will lock. Repeat the action, and the Power will unlock. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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Press “ ” and “ ” buttons simultaneously, and the contrast and brightness will restore the factory defaults. Test Mode (720*400) / Graphic Mode (640*400) exchange: Press “ 1 ” and “ 2 ” buttons simultaneously. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz, 63.4kHz 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz, 63.4kHz 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz, 79.97kHz 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz, 79.97kHz 1280 x 720 @ 60Hz, 45kHz 1280 x 720 @ 60Hz, 45kHz Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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The screen must have the pure Figure 9 white and black pattern, no other color. Fine Line Morie Pattern (Figure1) 16 Gray Scale Pattern (Figure2) Horizontal & Vertical Thickness Pattern (Figure 3) R. Color Pattern (Figure 4) Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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G. Color Pattern (Figure5) B. Color Pattern (Figure 6) Full White Patter (Figure 7) Dark Screen Pattern (Figure 8) Black-White Pattern (Figure 9) Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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- If not, please return the unit to repair area. Screen Uniformity and Flicker 5-6.8 Test Signal: 1280*1024@60Hz Test Pattern: Full White Pattern Check and see if it is in normal condition. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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You should do “All Mode Reset” (Refer to Chapter 6-3) again. 5-6.13 Power Off Monitor Turn off the monitor by pressing “Power” button, and turn off the “Switch” that is on the back of the monitor. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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- Printer Cable (P/N: 42.59906.001) *1 - One additional monitor for checking the program execution - Firmware Upgrade Programs: (1)GProbe5.0.0.15.exe (2)GProbe5.0.0.15Update1.exe (3)VS5321.txt (4) isp.hex (5) VS5321_DMT034_VP191.hex (Note: file names may vary according to different versions.) Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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Connect PC to the additional monitor. P2: to Printer Cable JP1: to Power Adapter P1: to VGA Cable P1: to VGA Cable JP1: to Power Adapter P2: to Printer Cable Short Genesis Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
Connect to VGA Cable (D-SUB1) 5.7.3 Fixture Setup Drawing: Connect all equipment as the following picture shows. Display Monitor Monitor AC power Switch and IN upgrade Program 12V in Tool VP191 VGA Cable Printer Cable Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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5.7.4 Software Setup Procedure Double click “Gprobe5.0.0.15.exe”. Click “Next” button. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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Click “Finish” button. Double click “Gprobe5.0.0.15Update1.exe”. Click “Next” button. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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Click “Finish” button. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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Open “5321.txt” and make sure the path after RAMWrite and fastFlashWrite is the location where you saved the three files. Turn on the power switch of VP191. Then, double click “Gprobe 5” icon, and then press “connection setup” button as the below red circle shows. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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3. Set the values as the below two pictures show and then click “OK” button. Parallel Parallel 0x378 Connection DDC2Bi3 Standard Speed ;PT1(0X378) Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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5. After the firmware upgrade is completed, it will show the below information. Turn off the power switch of VP191 and then turn it on again. The firmware upgrade procedure is then all complete. Completed Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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- DDC Key In Program JP3 must be closed COM1: RS232 Cable VP191 V3 Fixture RS-232 Cable DVI-DVI Cable Power Adapter for Fixture (P/N: 42.55907.001) (P/N: 47.56001.402) Barcode Reader VGA Cable (P/N: 42.59901.008) (optional) Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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1--connected to P2 of Connected to Power Cord Fixture by VGA Cable Turn on Power Switch D-SUB 2--connected port--connected by VGA Cable with to P3 of Fixture by PC signal DVI Cable Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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“DMT XXX” appears, that means Factory Mode is enabled. Select and execute DDC Key In program. (Note: the file name may vary according to different versions and models.) Type “W” to enter the writing mode. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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Notice: The English of the serial number should be capital letters. The successful picture is as follows. “The checksum values will appear after DDC is upgraded successfully in both VGA and DFP (DVI) modes.” Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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Press “∼” button (“Shift”+” 、 ”) to check DDC CheckSum is correct or not. Enter “Burn In Mode.” Turn off the power switch of the rear cover of VP191, and turn it on again. Check if the serial number is correct. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
PC(Personal Computer) with SXGA resolution / Pattern Generator 6-2 Main Procedure Start Power-on A. Power Circuit Power LED ok ? Troubleshooting Is display B. Performance performance ok ? Troubleshooting Is function C. Control Function adjustment ok ? Troubleshooting Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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Is screen black ? Inverter Board LCD Panel Main Board Change Change Replug/Change Is screen white ? LCD Panel Main Board FPC Cable Change Change Abnormal Color ? LCD Panel Main Board Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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1. Make sure VGA cable connect to PC directly and not through a Data transfer or Distribution..After this action if Ghost image disappear, go to Yes; else, go to No. 2. Check the compatibility on the computer. If it is compatibility problem, feedback the information to ViewSonic, else, go to No.
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6-2-3 Control Function Troubleshooting Start Change Change Control Board Main Board Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
7. Recommended Spare Parts List RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS LIST (VP191b-1 with AUO Panel) ViewSonic Model Number: VLCDS25973-2W Rev: 1c Description Item ECR/ECN ViewSonic P/N Ref. P/N Location Universal number# Q'ty OPEN FRAME IN:100-240V OUT:12V/4.16A "TIGER POWER" B-00000443 44.61103.002 POWER OPEN FRAME IN:100-240V OUT:12V/4.16A"LSE-1"...
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Ref. P/N Location Universal number# Q'ty Power Cord 1.8M+0.1M Color CS-VS08 China A-PC-0106-0187 42.50126.001 POWER CORD Accessories: Warrnaty Card S. Chinese Second Version ViewSOnic M-MS-0808-8773 36.58307.002 WARRANTY Documentation: Warranty Sticker S. Chinese M-LB-0813-0737 36.58308.001 WARRANTY Shipping Warranty Sticker S. Chinese ViewSonic M-LB-0813-0739 36.58309.001...
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PC PLATE SHIELDING BRKT-MB MST9151B SECC 1.0t VP191 HW-00001425 61.61202.002 SHIELDING BRKT SHIELDING PLATE-INV Tineplate 0.3t VP191 M-MS-0808-9559 61.61203.001 SHIELDING PLATE BIRD LOGO AL E015-004 "ViewSonic" M-MS-0808-7800 35.61202.001 LOGO COSMETIC STRIP ADHESIVE 180*10*0.3(t)mm P M-00000174 35.61204.003 COSMETIC STRIP EMI GASKET UGT-7-0.5-8mm M-MS-0808-9541 41.54002.002...
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ViewSonic P/N Ref. P/N Location Q'ty Accessories: Power Cord 1.8M+0.1M Color CS-VS08 China A-PC-0106-0187 42.50126.001 POWER CORD Warrnaty Card S. Chinese Second Version ViewSOnic M-MS-0808-8773 36.58307.002 WARRANTY Documentation: Warranty Sticker S. Chinese M-LB-0813-0737 36.58308.001 WARRANTY Shipping Warranty Sticker S. Chinese ViewSonic M-LB-0813-0739 36.58309.001...
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BOM LIST (VP191b-2 with AUO Panel) ViewSonic Model Number: VLCDS25973-2W Rev: 1c Item ViewSonic P/N Ref. P/N Description Location Universal number# Q'ty M-LB-0813-1017 35.59906.001 LABEL 210*65mm BLANK FOR PALLET 0.0625 M-LB-0813-0783 35.61201.002 LABEL SPEC 120*50mm VP191b M-LB-0813-0781 35.61203.001 LABEL BAR CODE 50*25mm VP191 A-PC-0106-0272 42.50115.001...
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LABEL CAUTION HIGH VOLTAGE 25.4*19mm M-LB-0813-0706 35.58203.001 LABEL CARTON 76*76mm M-LB-0813-0736 35.58304.001 LABEL BARCODE 40*14 ViewSonic M-MS-0808-7800 35.61202.001 BIRD LOGO AL E015-004 "ViewSonic" COSMETIC STRIP ADHESIVE 180*10*0.3(t)mm PC-VS06 M-00000174 35.61204.003 VP191s M-LB-0830-0726 35.61205.001 HI-POT TEST LABLE F 10mm VP191/191b DC-00002446 36.61201.007...
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Item ViewSonic P/N Ref. P/N Description Location Universal number# Q'ty M-SCW-0824-0847 85.5A124.080 SCREW BINDING MECH M4*8 Ni Hng-C.R*4. M-SCW-0824-6755 85.UA123.080 DOUBLE THREADS SCREW PAN TAP M3*8 Ni Au.R-A.F*2.Hng-Au.F*2, M-SCW-0824-0845 85.YA323.080 SCREW FLAT TAP M3*8 BLACK P.B-C.B*3. HW-00002451 85.ZA123.060 SCREW M3*6 B.L-LCD*4.
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8. Exploded Diagram And Spare Parts List 8-1 Exploded Diagram Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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SCREW HEX I/O #4-40*H5*L7.5 Ni NYLOK M-SCW-0824-0868 85.4A623.080 SCREW FLAT MECH M3*8 BLACK NYLOK M-SCW-0824-6827 85.1C124.060 SCREW PAN MECH W/T M4*6 Ni M-MS-0808-7800 35.61202.001 BIRD LOGO AL E015-004 "ViewSonic" M-LB-0813-0781 35.61203.001 LABEL BAR CODE 50*25mm VP191 M-LB-0813-0736 35.58304.001 LABEL BARCODE 40*14 ViewSonic M-LB-0813-0783 35.61201.002...
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SCREW HEX I/O #4-40*H5*L7.5 Ni NYLOK M-SCW-0824-0868 85.4A623.080 SCREW FLAT MECH M3*8 BLACK NYLOK M-SCW-0824-6827 85.1C124.060 SCREW PAN MECH W/T M4*6 Ni M-MS-0808-7800 35.61202.001 BIRD LOGO AL E015-004 "ViewSonic" M-LB-0813-0781 35.61203.001 LABEL BAR CODE 50*25mm VP191 M-LB-0813-0736 35.58304.001 LABEL BARCODE 40*14 ViewSonic M-LB-0813-0835 35.61201.003...
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8-2 Packing for shipping This section provides the package and exploded overview, replaceable parts list. You can place an order for correct parts in the recommended parts list. Package Overview Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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Package Parts List PACKING PART LIST (VP191b-2) ViewSonic Model Number: VLCDS25973-2W Rev: 1c Item ViewSonic P/N Ref. P/N Location Q'ty M-LB-0813-0706 35.58203.001 LABEL CARTON 76*76mm DC-00001430 36.61202.006 USER GUIDE+CD VP191b (AU EN03 V0)COST A-PC-0106-0272 42.50115.001 CABLE POWER CORD 1830mm SP30+IS14 M-MS-0808-9911 51.61220.001...
8-3 Packing Procedure 1. Put the PE bag on the monitor. 2. Lower the stand of the monitor, then put the Cushions on the monitor. 3. Put the monitor into the carton. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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Note : Panel should face to the side as the following picture. 4. Put the VGA cable, DVI-D cable, Users Guide and Power Cord into the carton, close the cover of carton and tape. Cables Users Guide 5. Tape the carton closed. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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1. Put the monitor facedown. Take off Oval Cap and pry Hinge Cap off. Hinge Cap Oval Cap 2. Unscrew four screws that secure Stand unit and detach Stand unit from the monitor. 85.5A124.080 Stand unit Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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3. Unscrew four screws of Base Plate to remove Hinge. 85.4A524.080 Hinge Base Plate 4. Unscrew three screws that secure Base Plate to separate Base Plate from Base Cover. 85.YA323.080 Base Cover Base Plate Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
85.UA123.080 85.UA123.080 Hinge Hinge 8-4-2 Disassembly of Rear Cover 1. Unscrew four screws of Rear Cover, then detach LCD Panel module from Rear Cover. Rear Cover 85.1F123.080 LCD Panel Module Rear Cover Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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2. Disconnect the wire connect between M/B and Power Board. 3. Unscrew 10 screws that secure M/B Shielding Bracket and remove the EMI tape to remove M/B Shielding Bracket. 85.AA123.030 M/B Shielding Bracket 85.1C124.060 Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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3. Unscrew four screws that secure Power Board to remove Power Board. Detach Power Board Mylar. Power Board 85.1F123.060 Power Board Mylar 4. Unscrew two screws that secure Inverter Board and disconect five connectors to remove Inverter Board. 85.1F123.060 Inverter Board Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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1. Unscrew one screw that secures Inlet Wire and disconnect two wires that are connected to Switch Wire. 2. Use flat screw driver to pull and press out Inlet and Switch Wires. Inlet Wire Switch Wire Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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1. Remove two tapes of Control Board wire and detach Front Cover from LCD Bracket. Front Cover Control Board wire 2. Unscrew four screws beside LCD Bracket to detach LCD Panel from LCD Bracket. 85.ZA123.060 LCD Panel LCD Bracket Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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3. Turn LCD Panel around and remove the tape on the wire to disconnect the wire. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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DC/DC Converter DC/DC Converter +12V INPUT 5V->3.3V with 12V->5V with 1084 ATC1501 (for GM5321...) DC/DC Converter DC/DC Converter 5V->1.8V with ViewSonic Corporation 12V->5V with Title 1117 78D05 VP SERIES PROJECTS (for GM5321) (for M61323FP) Size Document Number BLOCK DIAGRAM Date:...
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R286 12VCC VOUT R287 C176 CT24 C177 R288 R289 R290 CT25 0.1uF 100uF/16V 0.1uF 100uF/16V ViewSonic Corporation Title GM5321 for VP Series Size Document Number POWER Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 Sheet Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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C150 22pF HV_SEL VGA2_5V A2_BLU R246 VGA_R2 A2_GRN R245 A2_RED R244 VGA_G2 DB15 HD F VGA_B2 AESD_5V ViewSonic Corporation C158 75R1% 75R1% 75R1% Title 0.1uF GM5321 for VP series 1PS226 1PS226 1PS226 Size Document Number VGA1 INPUT Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2005...
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R128 R129 R130 0.1uF HV_SEL DTC144 AESD_5V 75R1% 75R1% 75R1% Near VGA pins 0.1uF ViewSonic Corporation 1PS226 1PS226 1PS226 Title GM5321 for VP series Size Document Number VGA2 INPUT Wednesday, January 12, 2005 Date: Sheet Confidential - Do Not Copy...
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HS C4 GND C5 GND C5 Shell DVI-D DDC_SCL_DVI DDC_SDA_DVI DVI_5V BAT54C DDDC_5V 0.1uF ViewSonic Corporation 24LC21A DIGITAL DDC Title GM5321 for VP Series Size Document Number DVI INPUT Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 Sheet Confidential - Do Not Copy...
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C116 VCC_MUX VCC_MUX1 VCC_MUX2 VCC_MUX3 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 100uF R223 SWPD C160 R224 0.1uF ViewSonic Corporation SW_PD DTC144 Title GM5321 for VP Series Size Document Number Wednesday, January 12, 2005 Date: Sheet Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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R116 0R/NC R302 C179 C180 /HOLD LEDO_C LEDG_C LEDOM LEDGM NC/Pm25LV010/SO8 0.1uF 0.1uF ViewSonic Corporation Title SPI interface GM5321 for VP Series Size Document Number SCALAR Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 Sheet Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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FOR different Panel option FFC CONNECTOR NOTE: AU EN04: R55,R56,R57,R102 NOT STUFF AU EG01: R56,R102 NOT STUFF 0.1uF 100uF/16V 0.1uF ViewSonic Corporation Title GM5321 for VP Series Size Document Number OUTPUT Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 Sheet Confidential - Do Not Copy...
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0.1uF KSELECT BALL_SW KPWR KLEDO Ball Switch KLEDG Option for Pivot SW J5 FOR 5 KEYS OF GPIO FUNCTION ViewSonic Corporation Title GM5321 for VP Series Size Document Number KEY&PIVOT Wednesday, January 12, 2005 Date: Sheet Confidential - Do Not Copy...
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11. PCB Layout Diagrams Main Board Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP191b/s-1/-2...
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