Digital View AC-1024 Instructions Manual

Analog interface controller for 1024 x 768 resolution tft lcd

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CONTENTS
Page: 2. Introduction, How to Proceed, Usage Note, Disclaimer
3. Quick Guide
5. System design – Diagram of a suggested system
6. Assembly notes – Important information about system elements
9. Connection & Operation – How to use the controller
13. Connectors, pinouts & jumpers – Essential connection information
19. Controller dimensions
20. Application notes
22. Troubleshooting
23. Specifications
24. Warranty, Caution & Limitation of Liability, Trademarks
25. Contact details
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ANALOG INTERFACE CONTROLLER
FOR 1024 x 768 RESOLUTION TFT LCD
Model: AC-1024
(Part number: 4106891-XX)
INSTRUCTIONS
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  • Page 1 ANALOG INTERFACE CONTROLLER FOR 1024 x 768 RESOLUTION TFT LCD Model: AC-1024 (Part number: 4106891-XX) INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS Page: 2. Introduction, How to Proceed, Usage Note, Disclaimer 3. Quick Guide 5. System design – Diagram of a suggested system 6. Assembly notes – Important information about system elements 9.
  • Page 2: How To Proceed

    Introduction Designed for LCD monitor and other flat panel display applications the AC-1024 controller provides an auto-input synchronization and easy to use interface controller for: Ø TFT (active matrix) LCD’s of 1024 x 768 resolution; Ø Computer video signals of VGA, SVGA & XGA standard.
  • Page 3 Quick Guide Controller setup table for Normal Version: 4106891-06/07 Settings Accessories Panel Panel power Panel BIOS Inverter (note 1) Panel Inverter Control JP6, JP7, JP12 JP2, JP3 Connection BATRON EDTCF02QAF JP6: 1-2 closed #1: on #2: off JP2: TBA 416210300 410680550 15”...
  • Page 4 The setting for JP2 and JP3 depends on the inverter used. • TBA means that the user has to read the specification of the inverter and find the control method. • The control information for the AC-1024 can be found on the jumper table. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com.
  • Page 5: System Design

    • Audio control – optional add-on board • Power supply (not shown) • Enclosure or Mounting (not shown). Digital View provides a range of parts, such as listed above, to make up complete display solutions. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com.
  • Page 6: Assembly Notes

    ASSEMBLY NOTES This controller is designed for monitor and custom display projects using 1024 x 768 resolution TFT panels with a VGA, SVGA or XGA signal input. The following provides some guidelines for installation and preparation of a finished display solution. •...
  • Page 7 • 10. VGA Input Cable: As this may affect regulatory emission test results and the quality of the signal to the controller a suitably shielded cable should be utilised. • Video input: With the optional video input board added it is possible to accept and display PAL &...
  • Page 8 • Touch Panels: Support for touch panels or other low power consumption accessories is available by: • Connector CN1 provides 5V & 12V DC which can be used to power such accessories subject to a maximum loading recommended at 500mA. •...
  • Page 9: Connection And Operation

    CONNECTION & OPERATION CAUTION: Never connect or disconnect parts of the display system when the system is powered up as this may cause serious damage. CONNECTION Connection and usage is quite straightforward however care needs to be taken with: • Ensuring parts have been correctly connected –...
  • Page 10 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: 1.
  • Page 11: Extended Menu

    Back to main menu Go back to main menu Note 2: The AC-1024 board with part number 4106891-06 or earlier version does not support language option (this option with no function or will not display). Direct access 1 & 2 – sub menu...
  • Page 12: Language - Sub Menu

    Language – sub menu English Select English display Italiano Select Italian display Francais Select French display Espanol Select Spanish display Svenska Select Swedish display Deutsche Select Dutch display Nederlands Select Netherlands display Back to previous menu Go back to previous menu OSD functions –...
  • Page 13: Connectors, Pinouts & Jumpers

    CONNECTORS, PINOUTS & JUMPERS The various connectors are: Summary: Connectors (Note 24 bit = 3 x 8 bit, 18 bit = 3 x 6 bit) Purpose Description Auxiliary power JST 4-way, B4B-XH-A Panel signal Hirose 28 pin, DF11-28DP-2DSA Panel signal Hirose 32 pin, DF11-32DP-2DSA Panel signal –...
  • Page 14 Summary: Jumpers setting Purpose Note On board logic power enable 1-2 & 3-4 closed, factory set, do not remove Backlight inverter on/off 1-2 = On/Off control signal ‘High’ = +12V control – signal level 2-3 = On/Off control signal ‘High’ = +5V Open = On/Off control signal ‘High’...
  • Page 15 CN1 - Auxiliary power output SYMBOL DESCRIPTION AUX 12V +12V DC, 300mA max Ground Ground AUX 5V +5V DC, 300mA max CN2 - To LCD panel SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Ground Ground Even data bit R2 Odd data bit R2 Even data bit R3 Odd data bit R3 Even data bit R4 Odd data bit R4...
  • Page 16 CN3 - To LCD panel SYMBOL DESCRIPTION +12v DC +12v, reserved & not normally used +12v DC +12v, reserved & not normally used No connection No connection Ground Ground Even data bit R6 Odd data bit R6 Even data bit R7 (MSB of lower colour bit panels) Odd data bit R7 (MSB of lower colour bit panels) Even data bit G6 Odd data bit G6...
  • Page 17 CN4 - To LCD panel - for 24 bit panels only SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Ground Ground No connection No connection Even data bit R0 Odd data bit R0 Even data bit R1 Odd data bit R1 Even data bit G0 Odd data bit G0 Even data bit G1 Odd data bit G1 Even data bit B0...
  • Page 18 P1 & P2 - ANALOG VGA INPUT - 15 way connector 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 19: Controller Dimensions

    CONTROLLER DIMENSIONS The maximum thickness of the controller is 23mm with or without video add-on board (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 material is added to the mounting plate surface.
  • Page 20: Application Notes

    APPLICATION NOTES USING THE CONTROLLER WITHOUT BUTTONS ATTACHED This is very straightforward: • Firstly setup the controller/display system with the buttons. With controls attached and display system active make any settings for colour, tint and image position as required then switch everything off. •...
  • Page 21 Brightness: There are various methods for brightness control and it is important to consider the specifications for the inverter to be used. Generally the situation is: • Brightness can controlled by using a resistor or VR (Variable Resistor). • Brightness controlled by adding a circuit such as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation). •...
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    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 23: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Panel compatibility Compatible with 1024 x 768 resolution TFT LCD’s from manufacturers such as Sharp, Toshiba, Hosiden, Hitachi, LG, Samsung, Fujitsu though a specified BIOS and some factory adjustment may be required for individual panel timings. No. of colours Up to 3 x 8 bit providing 16.7 million colours.
  • Page 24: Warranty

    The manufacturer’s liability for damages to customer or others resulting from the use of any product supplied hereunder shall in no event exceed the purchase price of said product. TRADEMARKS The following are trademarks of Digital View Ltd: • Digital View •...
  • Page 25: Contact Details

    CONTACT DETAILS Digital View has offices in Asia, Europe and USA also an internet site: ASIA Digital View Ltd 2201 Nanyang Plaza 57 Hung To Road Kwun Tong, Kowloon Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2861 3615 Fax: (852) 2520 2987 Sales: sales@digitalview.com.hk Technical Support: technical@digitalview.com.hk...

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