SERVICE MANUAL ZW210ST/ZX210ST Date Revise Version Description 2012.05.24 V1.0 Initial Issue Update the SSD1938 FW upgrade method 2012.10.12 V2.0 after FW Ver.1.0.1.5 Copyright Oct 2012 All Rights Reserved Prepared:Cherry Checked:Amy/Alick Approved: CC...
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Preface This manual is applied to ZW210ST/ZX210ST projection system. The manual gives you a brief description of basic technical information to help in service and maintain the product. Your customers will appreciate the quick response time when you immediately identify problems that occur with our products.
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ZW210ST/ZX210ST Comparison List Parts ZX210ST ZW210ST IO Cover Module 70.8NP15GR01 70.8NQ07GR01 Main Board 80.8NP01G001 80.8NQ01G001 Daughter Board 80.8NP06G001 80.8NQ06G001 48.8CQ01G003 48.8EJ01G001 Engine 70.8NP13GR01 70.8NQ06GR01 Confidential ZW210ST/ZX210ST...
● +/- 12 degree is for system angle of V-keystone ●YM23L (ZX210ST) Projection lens ●YM37L (ZW210ST) ● 0.55” XGA, S450, Dark Chip 3 (ZX210ST) 0.65” WXGA, S450, Dark Chip 3 (ZW210ST) DMD Chip &Number of active dots ● Number of active dots:1280x800(ZW210ST) 1024x768(ZX210ST) System controller ●...
640 x 400 37.9 85.1 720 x 400 31.5 720 x 400 37.9 720 x 576 720 x 576 640 x 480 31.5 640 x 480 640 x 480 37.9 72.8 640 x 480 37.5 640 x 480 43.3 Confidential ZW210ST/ZX210ST...
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1280 x 768 1280 x 768 WXGA-800 1280 x 800 1280 x 1024 SXGA 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 91.1 SXGA+ 1400 x 1050 UXGA 1600 x1200 1920 x 1080 33.8 HDTV 1920 x 1080 28.1 1920 x 1080i ZW210ST/ZX210ST Confidential...
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1280 x 720p 720 x 576 31.3 720 x 576i 720 x 576p SDTV 720 x 480 31.5 720 x 480i 720 x 480p ZW210ST ● Signal Resolution �requency H.(KHz ) Refresh Rate(Hz) NTSC 15.734 15.625 640 x 350 31.5 640 x 350 37.9...
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1280 x 720 1280 x 720p 1280 x 720p 720 x 576i 720 x 576p SDTV 720 x 480i 720 x 480p Note: If the Computer Compatibility supportive signal is different from User’s Manual, please refer to User’s Manual. ZW210ST/ZX210ST Confidential...
* Note: - If you need to replace the main board, you have to get into service mode and record the LED usage hour. please refer to section 2-12. - The disassemble procedure for ZW210ST/ZX210ST is the same,we take ZX210ST as an example here.
2-2 Disassemble Top Cover Module and Key Pad 1.- Unscrew 4 screws on the bottom side (as yellow circles) - Tear off the label on the bottom side,and unscrew 1 screw under it (as red circle) 2. - Disassemble the Top Cover(as yellow arrow direct).
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4. Separate the keypad and the keypad board. keypad board. . Keypad Board Keypad 5. Unscrew 4 screws on the focus ring (as yellow circles) Top Cover Focus Ring ZW20ST/ZX20ST Confidential...
2-3 Disassemble IO Cover Module 1. Unscrew 4 screws (as yellow circles). 2. - Take off the mylar (as green square). - Unplug the fan connector from the main board(as yellow circle). 3.- Unscrew 4 screws (as yellow circles). - Separate the Fan Rubber and the Fan. ZW20ST/ZX20ST Confidential...
2-4 Disassemble Front Cover Module 1.- Unscrew 3 screws (as yellow circle) and unplug 2 connectors (as green square). - Disassemble the Front Cover(as yellow arrow direct) 2.- Unscrew 2 screws (as yellow circles). - Separate the IR holder and the IR Board. IR Board ZW20ST/ZX20ST Confidential...
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3. - Unscrew 2 screws (as red circle) to disassemble the Fan module. - Separate the Fan Shilding and Fan Rubber and the Fan. ZW20ST/ZX20ST Confidential...
2-5 Disassemble Main Board Module 1. Unscrew 4 screws (as red circle) to disassemble the EMI Cover. 2. Unplug all connectors (as yellow squares in P2-8). 3. - Unscrew 4 screws (as blue circles) - Unplug the connector (as blue square) to disassemble the Main Board Module.
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A&B C D E F G&H Please refer to the table as below for details of each connector. ZW20ST/ZX20ST Confidential...
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5. Unscrew 6 screws (as yellow circles) to disassemble the Main Board. 6. Unplug the connector (as yellow square) to separate the main board and the daughter daughter board. Main Board Daughter Board ZW20ST/ZX20ST Confidential...
2-6 Disassemble Fan 1. - Take off the Fans. Note: Care the direction about how to place the fan (as yellow squares). Separate the Fan Rubber and the Fan. ZW20ST/ZX20ST Confidential 2-0...
2-9 Disassemble LD Module and Combiner Module 1. Unscrew 5 screws (as yellow circle) to disassemble the LD and Combiner Module. ZW20ST/ZX20ST Confidential 2-...
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2. Unscrew 1 screw (as yellow circle) to disassemble Light Sensor and unplug 2 connectors (as green square). LD and Combiner Module Red LED Cable Blue LED Cable Light Sensor Board 3. Unscrew 2 screws (as yellow circle) to disassemble the LD Module. ZW20ST/ZX20ST Confidential 2-15...
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LD Module 4. Unscrew 2 screws (as yellow circle) to disassemble Blue LED. ZW20ST/ZX20ST Confidential 2-...
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5.Unscrew 2 screws (as yellow circle) to disassemble Red LED. 6. Unscrew 2 screws (as yellow circle) to disassemble Phosphor wheel cover. 7. Unscrew 2 screws (as red circle) to disassemble Phosphor wheel module. ZW20ST/ZX20ST Confidential 2-17...
2-11 Disassemble Speaker Module 1.- Unscrew 4 screws (as red circle) to disassemble Speaker Module. - Take off the malar (as green square). 2. Separate the speaker rubbers and speakers. ZW20ST/ZX20ST Confidential 2-20...
2-13 Re-write Projection Hour 1. Get into service mode - Press (Power→Left→Left→Menu) to get into service mode. 2. Choose "ADC/DEC Color" to re-write the usage hour back to previous usage hour. 3. Choose "Exit" Note: left key = decrease projector hour right key =increase projector hour ZW20ST/ZX20ST Confidential...
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Note: Opening the top cover to do troubleshooting are forbidden. 3-1 LED Lighting Message POWER/ STANDBY Temp-LED Light-LED Message (Blue/Red) (Yellow Green) (Amber) Standby State (Input power cord) Power on Flashing (Warming) Blue Light lighting Blue Flashing Power off (Cooling) Blue Flashing...
3-2 Main Procedure Symptom Procedure - Ensure the Power Cord and AC Power Outlet are securely connected. - Ensure all connectors are securely connected and aren’t broken. - Check FPC cable between Keypad Board and Main Board. No Power - Check Interlock Switch - Check LVPS - Check Driver board - Check Keypad Board...
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Symptom Procedure - Do “Factory Reset ” of the OSD Menu - Ensure that the signal cables and source work well - Check Main Board - Check Phospher wheel - Check Phospher wheel Image Flicker - Check Driver Board - Check Daughter Board - Check Photo sensor board - Ensure the Projection Screen without dirt - Ensure the Projection Lens is clean...
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- If you forget the Password, please do the following steps to get the Universal Password: (1) When you turn on the projector, the message “Enter Security Code” appears. Please Input the “Current Security Code 8642” by Remote Control, then press “Enter”. (2) Press “Menu”...
4-2 Test Condition - Circumstance brightness: Dark room less than 2.0 lux. - Inspection distance: 4:3(0.8~1.2 m) 16:10(0.8~1.2 m) - Screen size:77 inches diagonal (ZX210ST) 87.2 inches diagonal (ZW210ST) Zone Definition < Figure: Zone A(as green line) Definition > ZW20ST/ZX20ST Confidential...
4-3 I/O Port Test 4-3-1 VGA Port Test 1. Frequency and Tracking Boundary Procedure - Test equipment: video generator - Test signal: ZW210ST1280x800@60Hz ZX210ST1024x768@60Hz @60Hz - Test Pattern: Genera l-1 - Check and see if the image sharpness is well performed.
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Criteria - Please refer to Pixel specification table. Gray 10 5. Dark Blemish Procedure - Test equipment: video generator - Test signal: ZW210ST 1280x800@60Hz ZX210ST 1024x768@60Hz - Test Pattern: Blue 60 Blue 60 Inspection item - Dark blemish check. Criteria...
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Pixel specification (for ZW210ST) Order Symptom Pattern Criteria A≤ 4 Major Dark Blemish Blue 60 (diameter < 1 inch) A≤ 4 Major Bright Blemish Gray 10 pattern (diameter < 1 inch) Bright Pixel Gray 10 pattern A = 0 Dark Pixel White pattern A ≤...
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6. Focus Test Procedure - Test equipment: video generator - Test signal: ZW210ST1280x800@60Hz ZW210ST1280x800@60Hz ZX210ST1024x768@60Hz - Test Pattern: Full screen Inspection item - Focus check Criteria - From screen 1.2M via visual to check focus, look at the entire screen, focus shall be clear,crisp and sharp over the entire surface of the display pattern.
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7. Color Performance Procedure - Test equipment: video generator. - Test signal: ZW210ST 1280x800@60Hz ZW210ST 1280x800@60Hz ZX210ST 1024x768@60Hz - Test Pattern: Master, 64 gray RGBW or 32GRAYS Inspection item - Check if each color level is well-functioned. Master - Color saturation Criteria - Screen appears normal.
4-3-2 Composite Video Port And AudioTest Procedure - Test equipment: DVD player - Test signal: CVBS Inspection item - Audio performance test Inspection Distance - 4:3(0.8~1.2 m) 16:10(0.8~1.2 m) Criteria - Check the sound from speaker. - Check "Volume" is normal - Check "Mute"...
4-3-5 SD Card /U disk Test Procedure - Test equipment: SD Card/U disk - Test signal:ZW210ST 1280x800@60Hz ZX210ST 1024x768@60Hz - Turn on the projector and plug SD Card SD Card/U disk into the projector. - Ensure the image and audio are well performed and the color can not discolor.
Engine Module ,or upgrading firmware is changed, PC Calibration should be done firmware is changed, PC Calibration should be done is changed, PC Calibration should be done as well. (1) Test signal: ZW210ST ZW20ST 1280x800@60Hz ZX210ST 1024x768@60Hz (2) Test Pattern: 94%W/6.4%W - Note (1) ���alibration pattern should be in full screen mode.
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3. LED calibration Note: - If the color is abnormal after replacing engine module or main board, please e�cute “L�� calibration” as below procedure. - ���L200 RS232 ���able PN: 42.00201GR01 1.First method without CL200:Reset calibration data Procedure - Please press “Power”->”Left”->“Left”->“Menu” “Left”->“Menu”...
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4-3-9 RJ45 Port Test Note:The RJ45 Port Test procedure for ZX210ST/ZW210ST are the same,we take ZX210ST as an e�ample here. 1. Write Down Projector IP Write down the IP address: 192.168.100.10. 2. Network Setting (1) Open the “Local area connection” ,choose “properties”.
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(4) Click “OK”. 3. Read Projector Information (1) Connect the PC and the Projector with LAN Cable. (2) Click “Internet Explorer”. (3) Write the IP address: http://192.168.100.10 (4) Then the information will be shown on the web. ZW20ST/ZX20ST Confidential 4-2...
4-5 Run In Test - Temperature: 29°C~35°C - Circumstance brightness: Normal environment - Screen size: No concern - Display mode: ECO mode After repairing each unit, it should be Run-in (refer to the below table). Symptom Run-in Time Normal repair 2 hours 4 hours Auto shut down...
Press power→ left → left → menu Choose Burn In Test > enter Lamp On (Min) Press right key to adjust the time (50) Lamp Off (Min) Press right key to adjust the time (10) Set Burning cycle Press right key to adjust the cycle After setting up the time, choose ''Start Burn In Mode'' and press "Menu"...
- Firmware (*.img) - library (library 10.5) Hardware : - Projector - Power Cord - Cable USB-A to USB-B(42.00281G102) - PC or Laptop Note: - The FW upgrade procedure for ZW210ST/ZX210ST are the same,we take ZX210ST as an example here. ZW20ST/ZX20ST Confidential...
5-1-2 DLP Composer Lite Setup Procedure 1. Choose "DLP Composer Lite V10.5 Setup" program. 2. Click "Next". 3. Read License Agreement. - Choose " I accept and agree to be bound by all the terms and conditions of this License Agreement". - Click "Next".
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5-1-3 Firmware Upgrade Procedure 1. Set-up - Hold on "Power" and "Menu" and plug in power cord to get into FW download mode. - Once all LED light on,release "Power" and "Menu" button. - Insert USB cable to projector&PC 2. - Found new hardware wizard will appear on the screen.
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3. Execute the DLP Composer Lite. Execute the DLP Composer Lite. 4. Click "Edit" and "Perferences". ZW20ST/ZX20ST Confidential...
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5. Click “Library.” - Click the “browse” button and navigate to the directory where you put the library file 6. Click "Communications ",then select "USB" 7. Choose "Flash Loader". - Click "Browse" to search the firmware file (*.img). - Click "Open" ZW20ST/ZX20ST Confidential...
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8. Selete the item skip Boot Loader Area - Select "32KB". - Click "Reset Bus" to erase the flash memory. 9.- If the firmware is ready, click "Start Download" to process the firmware upgrade. - Click " Yes" to erase the flash memory. 10.
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11. Re-plug in power cord and power on the projector. Get into the service mode (power-->left-->left-->menu) to check the firmware version. ZW20ST/ZX20ST Confidential...
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5. Click "Finish" to end Coretronic ICP Programmer installed. Install PL2303_Prolific_Driver 6. Double Click "PL2303_Prolific_Driver Installer_v110.exe" 7. Click "Next". 8. Click "Finish" to end Click "Finish" to end PL2303_Prolific_Driver installed. ZW20ST/ZX20ST Confidential 5-...
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5-2-3 Upgrade Procedure 1. Connect the PC (VGA in) and projector by ICP FIXTURE and plug in the power cord. 2. Select "Start" -->"Coretronic Tools" -->"Coretronic ICP Programmer V5.41" to run "Coretronic ICP Programmer.exe”. 3. Click “Load Proj” to open the “TPJ” file which you will upgrade MCU firmware file.
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4. Click “ Update Chip” to upgrade the MCU firmware. 5. Finish - When MCU FW upgrade process is finished, "PASS" will be shown. 6. Re-plug in power cord and Power on the projector. Get into the service mode to check the MCU firmware version.
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Section 3: SSD1938 Firmware Upgrade Procedure 5-3-1 Equipment Needed Software : - MagusCore_Download_Tool_v3.0.7 - SSD1938 Firmware file (Download.zip) Hardware : - Projector - Power Cord - USB Cable mini USB to USB (A) (42.00284G001) - PC or Laptop Note:Before upgrading this FW,please record the Lan MAC address from the website firstly.
5-3-2 Read MAC Address 1. Network Setting (1) Open the “Local area connection” ,choose “properties”. (2) Select “Internet protocol (TCP/IP)” (3)- Modify the IP address to 192.168.100.101, and modify Subnet mask to 255.255.255.0 - Click “OK” (4) Click “OK”. 3. Read MAC Address (1) Connect the PC and the Projector with LAN Cable.
5-3-3 Setup Procedure 1. Set-up - Hold on "Power" and "Menu" and plug in power cord to get into FW download mode. - Once all LED light on,release "Power" and "Menu" button. - Insert Mini USB cable to projector&PC 5-3-4 Install USB Driver 1.
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3. Select the “USB_driver”,then click “OK”. Note: If the PC is Win7 system,please select the Win7_driver 4. Wait for several seconds. 5. Click “Finish”. Note: - If “Found New Hardware Wiszard” picture appear again, repeat step 2 to install USB Drivier. ZW20ST/ZX20ST Confidential 5-...
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5-3-5 Firmware Upgrade Procedure 1. - Double click the MagusCore_Download_ Tool_v3.0.7 - Put the firmware file "download" which need to upgrade to MagusCore_ Download_ Tool_v3.0.7 2. Execute “USB.exe”. Note:- "Standard Input/Output" will appear to show the firmware upgrade process when execute “USB.exe”. - If the Error message appear when "Standard Input/Output"...
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8. Select "File" ,then select "Set Source File Directory". 9. Select "download" ,then double click it. 10. Click "Done" 11. Wait a few minutes,then key in the MAC address you write down before. Note:The ":"on the MAC address need not to key in .
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12. When message “done” appears,the firmware will upgrade sucess. Note: "Standard Input/Output" can also show the result of the firmware upgrade. 13. Re-plug in power cord and power on the projector. After 3min ,the system upgrading OK,please get into the service mode to check the SSD1938 firmware version.
Note: - If a display device has digital input ports, like DVI or HDMI, but without EDID in its main board, the display device will show no image while the input source is digital signal. -The EDID Upgrade procedure for ZW210ST/ZX210ST are the same, we take ZX210ST as an example here. ZW20ST/ZX20ST...
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6-2 Equipment Needed Software - EDID Program (Generic V0.81) - EDID File (*.ini) Hardware - Projector - Generic Fixture (80.00001.001) for EDID Key-in - Power Cord - RS-232 9 Pin Cable (pin to pin, F-M) (42.83C07G001) - Monitor - PC - VGA cable (42.87305G102) - Power adapter (47.57803G001) and power cord (42.53506G002) for fixture - HDMI to DVI Cable(42.00256G001)
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6-3 Setup Procedure 1. Connect all ports (1) Connect P1 of Fixture with COM Port of PC/Laptop by RS232 Cable. (2) Connect P2 of Fixture with VGA port of Projector by VGA Cable. (3) Connect P3 of Fixture with DVI port ,and connect Power CNN HDMI port of Projector.
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6-4 EDID Key-In Procedure 1. Execute EDID Program (1) Click on "EDID" to execute EDID program. 2. Process (1) Check the COM port is COM4" (Select the COM port which you are using). (2) Click the Model button. (3) Choose the source file "*.ini" and then open it.
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4.- "Please change the cable to HDMI" will be shown on the screen. - Please press "Ok" button. 5. Finish (1) "OK" will be shown on the screen. 6. Read EDID information (1) In the Read item,select "Analog" and "Trans". (2) Please press "Read"...
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Appendix A Note:The parts marked "V" is the recommend spare parts list. Confidential ZW210ST/ZX210ST...
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SCREW PAN MECH M3*8 BLACK “GREEN” SCREW PAN MECH M2*5 Ni NYLOK SCREW PAN MECH M2.6*6 Ni NYLOK SCREW ISO M3*7mm NI PH W/LW SCREW PAN MECH M4*5 COLOR W/TOOTH WASHER Cr3+ ASSY ENGINE SYSTEM WXGA ZW210ST ASSY ENGINE MODULE FOR 8NP(SERVICE) Confidential ZW210ST/ZX210ST...
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DMG HOLDER PC FOR HYBRID SPEAKER RUBBER RIGHT ZX210ST SPEAKER RUBBER LEFT ZX210ST GLUE RED FOR THREAD LOCKER(PRE-ASSY) LOCTITE:271 BOTTOM COVER SHIELDING SECC HYBRID BUY ASSY BOTTOM COVER ZX210ST SCREW PAN MECH M3*5 Ni SCREW CAP MECH M2*3 Ni NYLOK Confidential ZW210ST/ZX210ST...
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DECRIPTION Supply D.C. ZX210ST LABEL PREVENT OPEN DIM28MM LABEL CARTON 108*92 BLANK PALLET LABEL (W)100mm X(H)53mm FOR OPTOMA MODEL AK LABEL 3”*3” BLANK SPEC LABEL BLANK PD120 PACKING TAPE 72MM FOR OPTOMA HANDLE BAR 2. PE HD70 HANDLE BAR 1.PE HD70...
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Serial Number Format for Projector (take ZX210ST as example) AAAAA C 0001 Q = Optoma 8NP = Project Code (ZX210ST) 2 = Last number of the manufacture year (ex:2012= 2) 15 = week of the manufacture year (ex:the fifteenth week of the...
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II.PCBA Code Definition PCBA Code for Projector XXXXXXXXX EEEE Vendor Code Firmware Version MB Version Date Code Confidential ZW210ST/ZX210ST...
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