digitalview 417100041-3 Instructions Manual

Pc, dvi interface controller for tft panel

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CONTENTS

Page: 2. Introduction, How to Proceed, Usage Note, Disclaimer

2. System design – Diagram of a suggested system

3. Assembly notes – Important information about system elements

5. Connection & Operation – How to use the controller

9. Connectors, pinouts & jumpers – Essential connection information

17. Controller dimensions

18. Application notes

20. Troubleshooting

21. Specifications

22. Appendix I – Graphic Mode Support Table

23. Appendix II – RS-232 control protocols

26. Appendix III – Mapping definition

28. Appendix IV – Auto Color Gain

29. Warranty, Caution & Limitation of Liability, Trademarks

30. Contact details

It is essential that these instructions are read and understood before connecting or

powering up this controller.

PC, DVI INTERFACE CONTROLLER

FOR TFT PANEL

Model: ALR-1400

Part number : 41710003X/4X-3 or up

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Page 1 PC, DVI INTERFACE CONTROLLER FOR TFT PANEL Model: ALR-1400 Part number : 41710003X/4X-3 or up INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS Page: 2. Introduction, How to Proceed, Usage Note, Disclaimer 2. System design – Diagram of a suggested system 3. Assembly notes – Important information about system elements 5.
Page 2 Introduction Designed for LCD monitor and other flat panel display applications, the ALR-1400 controller provides easy to use interface controller for:  TFT (active matrix) LCDs with LVDS interface of 1366x768, 1280x1024, 1280x800, 1280x768, 1024x768, 1024x600, 800x600, 800x480, 640x480, 480x234 resolution; ...
Page 3 ASSEMBLY NOTES This controller is designed for monitor and custom display projects using 1366 x 768, 1280 x 1024, 1280 x 800, 1280 x 768 or 1024 x 768, 1024 x 600, 800 x 600, 800 x 480, 640 x 480 or 480 x 234 resolution TFT panels with a VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA signal input.
Page 4 PC Graphics Output: A few guidelines: • Signal quality is very important, if there is noise or instability in the PC graphics output this may result in visible noise • on the display. Refer to graphics modes table in specifications section for supported modes. •...
Page 5 Power supply & Controller: Plug the DC 12V / 24V power in to the connector PP2. You can consider to use DigitalView mating power cable P/N 426013800-3, 160mm. Power on: Switch on the controller board and panel by using the OSD switch mount.
Page 6 LCD DISPLAY SYSTEM SETTINGS NOTE: By way of explanation the following refers to a set of sample buttons that may be obtained as an option. In addition to power on/off and connection for backlight brightness the controller provides an On Screen Display of certain functions which are controlled by 5 momentary type buttons (analog VR type) or 8 momentary type buttons (digital type): Controls Analog VR type...
Page 7 Contrast Increase/decrease panel contrast level. Press – or + (- + ) Total : 192 steps Exit Exit the OSD menu and save the settings Color Auto RGB Calibration* ( Auto Color Calibration [See appendix IV]) Color Temperature (Adjust the warmness of the image displayed. The higher temperature the coolest image looks like.
Page 8 Exit Exit the OSD menu Exit the OSD menu [Firmware version : V1.76 or up] * Function in ARGB mode only Items marked have sub menus. Exit the OSD menu to save the setting chosen...
Page 9 CONNECTORS, PINOUTS & JUMPERS The various connectors are: Summary: Connectors Purpose Description LVDS panel signal Hirose 40-pin, DF13-40DP-1.25DSA (Mating type : DF13-40DS-1.25C) TTL panel signal Hirose 40-pin, DF20G-40DP-1V (Mating type : DF20A-40DS-1C) TTL Panel signal Hirose 50-pin, DF20G-50DP-1V (Mating type : DF20A-50DS-1C) Serial control (for firmware JST 6-way, B6B-XH-A (Mating type : XHP-6)
Page 10 Summary: Jumpers setting Purpose Note On board +5V power enable 1-2 & 3-4 closed, factory set, do not remove Panel power voltage select See panel voltage setting table 1 CAUTION: Incorrect setting will cause panel damage Panel power voltage select See panel voltage setting table 1 CAUTION: Incorrect setting will cause panel damage Backlight inverter on/off control –...
Page 11 Input voltage via Panel Voltage Jumper on board 3.3V 3V3 closed 1-3 & 2-4 5V closed 1-3 & 2-4 24VDC** 12V closed 3-5 & 4-6 18V closed 3-5 & 4-6 ** Please make sure the backlight inverter must support 24V supply. Because CNA1 pin 1 and CNB1 pin 2 will output 24VDC if input 24VDC via PP2.
Page 12 NEC NL4823BC37-05 480x234 For additonal and recent added panels, see ALR-1400 panel support table at http://www.digitalview.com/controllers/csg.php (1) Only effective on V1.31 or up version. (2) Only effective on V1.61.00 or up version. (3) Only effective on V1.76.00 or up version.
Page 13 CN1 – Panel connector: Hirose, DF13A-40DP-1.25DSA (Matching type : DF13-40DS-1.25C) SYMBOL DESCRIPTION TXA0+ Positive differential LVDS data bit A0 TXA0- Negative differential LVDS data bit A0 TXA1+ Positive differential LVDS data bit A1 TXA1- Negative differential LVDS data bit A1 Reserved Reserved TXA2+...
Page 14 Even data bit B0 Even data bit B1 Even data bit B2 Even data bit B3 Even data bit B4 Even data bit B5 Even data bit B6 Even data bit B7 Ground Ground Dot clock No connection CN3 – Panel connector: HIROSE DF20G-50DP-1V (Matching type : DF20A-50DS-1C) SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Ground...
Page 15 CN8 – RS-232 serial control: JST B6B-XH-A (Matching type : XHP-6) SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SDATA Reserved SCLK Reserved RS-232 Tx data Ground RS-232 Rx data CNA1 - Auxiliary power output: JST B4B-XH-A (Matching type : XHP-4) SYMBOL DESCRIPTION AUX POWER +12V DC, 500mA max / +24V DC, 3A max Ground Ground AUX 5V...
Page 16 P1 - Analog VGA input – DB-15 way high density 3 row SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Red, analog Green, analog Blue analog Reserved for monitor ID bit 2 (grounded) DGND Digital ground AGND Analog ground red AGND Analog ground green AGND Analog ground blue DDC_5V +5V power supply for DDC (optional) DGND...
Page 17 CONTROLLER DIMENSIONS The maximum thickness of the controller is 15.8mm (measured from bottom of PCB to top of components, including any underside components & leads). We recommend clearances of: 5mm from bottom of PCB - if mounting on a metal plate we also recommend a layer of suitable insulation •...
Page 18 APPLICATION NOTES USING THE CONTROLLER WITHOUT BUTTONS ATTACHED This is very straightforward by following the steps below : Firstly setup the controller/display system with the buttons. With controls attached and display system active make any • settings for colour and image position as required then switch everything off. Use a jumper to close JP6 jumper, this will fix the board On.
Page 19 Design Guideline for making VR circuitry : Signal description / Notes : 1) R1 : 470ohm on board 2) RPOT is an external potentiometer (in-line dip style) that can be plugged directly into CNC1 pins 3,4,5. RPOT must be supplied / installed by user. 3) BVR_B : Voltage tapped from “top”...
Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING General A general guide to troubleshooting a flat panel display system it is worth considering the system as separate elements, such as:  Controller (jumpers, PC settings) Panel (controller, cabling, connection, panel, PC settings)   Backlight (inverter, cabling, backlight tubes) ...
Page 21 SPECIFICATIONS Panel compatibility 1366x768, 1280x1024, 1280x800, 1280x768, 1024 x 768, 1024x600, 800x600, 800x480, 640x480 or 480x234 resolution TFT LVDS or TTL LCD’s support. No. of colours Up to 3 x 8 bit providing 16.7 million colours. Vertical refresh rate SXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA resolution up to 60Hz. Dot clock (pixel clock) maximum 135 MHz Graphics formats...
Page 22 Appendix I – Graphic Mode Support Table Mode Resolution Clk [MHz] Horizontal Vertical Sync Mode freq [KHz] freq [Hz] E1_70 640x350 25.175 31.469 70.087 Digital Separate Sync 70Hz E2_70 640x400 25.175 31.469 70.087 Digital Separate Sync 70Hz V_60 640x480 25.175 31.469 59.940 Digital Separate Sync...
Page 23 The OSD function can be controlled through sending the RS-232 protocol. The RS-232 program can be custom-made to fit for application or it can be used the program provided by Digitalview on request. Please contact your local sales for informations.
Page 24 “?” Query Input main select 0x98, Select input main = Main selected. nn | “+” | “-“ | “r” | PC or video or next available “0x41,0x31” ARGB (Default) * Function in valid “R” | “?” Reset “0x46,0x31” DVI mode only Query Colour 0xb3,...
Page 25 3. Other control Function Command Description Acknowledge (if enabled) Select RS-232 0xc1, “0” | “1” Disable/enable command “0” – acknowledge disabled. acknowledge acknowledge. “1” – acknowledge enabled. Auto-setup 0xc3 Start auto-setup of current “0” – fail. mode. “1” – successful. Command 0xc4, n Check whether a command is...
Page 26 Appendix III – Mapping definition Definition of Mapping A : •...
Page 27 Definition of Mapping B : •...
Page 28 Appendix IV – Auto Color Gain The Auto Color Gain function is supported in the ARGB mode only and is designed to calibrate the controller to the incoming video signal. In order to calibrate correctly, the display must be displaying an image containing both black and white data (see illustration below) when the function is used.
Page 29 WARRANTY The products are warranted against defects in workmanship and material for a period of three (3) year from the date of purchase provided no modifications are made to it and it is operated under normal conditions and in compliance with the instruction manual.
Page 30 Digital View Ltd Floor Millennium City 3 370 Kwun Tong Road Kwun Tong Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2861 3615 Fax: (852) 2520 2987 Sales: hksales@digitalview.com EUROPE Digital View Ltd. 6 Marylebone Passage, London, W1W 8EX Tel: +44-(0)20-7631-2150 Fax: +44-(0)20-7631-2156 Sales: uksales@digitalview.com...

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