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3. Front Panel Function Control Description 4. Circuit Description 5. Adjustment Procedure 6. Troubleshooting Flow Chart 7. Recommended Spare Parts List 8. Exploded Diagram and Exploded Parts List 9. Block Diagram 10. Schematic Diagrams 11. PCB Layout Diagrams ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy VA912/b-3...
(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. (11) After installation of the TFT Module into an enclosure (LCD monitor housing, for example), do not twist or VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
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(IEC60950 or UL1950), or an exemption should be applied for. (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. VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
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“ MURA “ Do not touch the surface of the polarizer . Take out the monitor with cushion Take out the monitor by grasping the LCD panel. That may cause “ MURA“. VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
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Correct Methods : Incorrect Methods : Place the monitor on a clean & soft foam pad . Place the monitor on foreign objects . That could scratch the surface of panel VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
1280 x 960, 1280 x 1024 Resolution Compatibility * The image vertical size might not be full screen. But the image vertical position should be at the center. Exclusions Not compatible with interlaced video VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
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Color = Black Separate 3-prong type plug. CCC Type Power Cable Length = 1.8m. Connects to display. Color = Black Power Saving Operation(Method) VESA DPMS Signaling Power Consumption ON Mode < 58 W (max) VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
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1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz, 63.4kHz 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz, 79.97kHz 1280x 720 @ 60Hz, 45kHz (HDTV) Note 1:When Vertical frequency at 85Hz or resolution, the vertical image size might not be full screen. But the VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
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(1) ID label - The panel code “B” for CMO panel should be shown on the lower right side of ID label. (See Figure 2) (2) UPC label - The panel code “B” for CMO panel should be shown on the lower right side of UPC label. (See Figure 3) VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
Also a shortcut to toggle analog and digital connection. Power light Audio Mute button turns Green = ON the sound off Orange = Power Saving Standby Power On/Off VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy...
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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.) VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
9300K-Adds blue to the screen image for cooler white (used in most office settings with fluorescent lighting). 6500K-Adds red to the screen image for warmer white and richer red. 5400K-Adds green to the screen image for a darker color. VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy...
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Preset Timing Mode, colors return to the 6500K factory preset. Information displays the timing mode (video signal input) coming from the graphics card in the computer, the LCD model number, the serial number, and the ViewSonic website URL. See your graphics card’s user guide for ®...
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OSD Timeout sets the length of time the OSD screen is displayed. For example, with a “30 second” setting, if a control is not pushed within 30 seconds, the display screen disappears. VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy...
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OSD Background allows the user to turn the OSD background On or Off. Memory Recall returns the adjustments back to factory settings if the display is operating in a factory Preset Timing Mode listed in the Specifications of this manual. VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
The AAT1109 is a one-channel step-up PWM controller incorporating a soft-start and a short circuit protection (SCP) function. This device consists of an on-chip voltage reference, error amplifier, pulse width modulation controller, under-voltage lockout protection, soft-start, and short circuit protection circuits. VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy...
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(TCON), an integrated DVI receiver, and RSDS display interface. To further reduce system costs, the TSU57AK also integrates intelligent power management control capability for green-mode requirements and spread-spectrum support for EMI management. VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
Test Pattern: Checkered Pattern Every One Pixel (50%Green & 50%B lue) Inspection Item: Flicker, Mura 5.6 Window BG Test Signal: 1280*1024@60Hz Test Pattern: Window standard pattern Inspection Item: Line Defect, Function Defect & Mura VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
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Test Pattern: Window standard pattern Inspection Item: Particle, Line Defect, Power, Image Remain & Mura 5.10 Black Box Test Signal: 1280*1024@60Hz Test Pattern: Window standard pattern Inspection Item: Bright Dot, Line Defect & Power VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
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Inspection Item: Bright Dot, Partial & Line Defect 5.14 Gray_Scale_0-100_V256 Test Signal: 1280*1024@60Hz Test Pattern: Vertical 64 (256) Gray Scale (Right ¡÷ Left¡AFrom 0 to 100% White) Inspection Item: Line Defect & Function Defect VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
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Test Signal: 1280*1024@60Hz Test Pattern: Black block at the center Inspection Item: Cross Talk & Optical Character 5.17 Black_Tile Test Signal: 1280*1024@60Hz Test Pattern: Black tile under white background Inspection Item: Function Defect & Image Remain VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
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Green Full Screen 50% Green Figure 5 Blue Full Screen 50% Blue Figure6 White Full Screen White Figure7 Black_Tile Black Tile Under White Background Figure 8 FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
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ISPACK.EXE: Main program b) Ancillary .ISPACK.EXE ¡GDescription program Point plug 1.1. 2.Hardwar •D_Sub cable ¡] 15Pin¡^ •Point plug [24Pin] D_Sub cable Without to affect 1.1.3 Join VGA Cable, PC BASE, see the example picture as below. VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
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B. ISP & BIOS software file to be about to produce the next. (If the file existence already, needn’t to set up. C. repeat.) This system is applied to Win 95/98/NT/2000. Isp.lnk 1.3 ISP Execution Settings: Double Click Isp.lnk Fig.1: ISP Tool Main Menu VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
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When ISP Tool executing at the first time, it is required to enter Security Data Please press , then input related information as Fig.2. For A190E3 ” Key in “OK Select correct Micro Controller as Fig.3. Step 2 Load MCU File Step 1 Select MTV312M64 VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
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Installation software, Select want download correct file Step 3 Example : Step 4 The path of software Press RUN VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
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1.4.Verification BIOS Update whether success 5. When everything is done. Please turn off the power and restart it again. Check Factory Mode and make sure it already be updated. VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
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Step 1 : Press Stand Assy’ s bottom part in Seat Hinge. Step 2 : Remove Cover Hinge. Step 3 : Loose and Remove 4 screws. Step 4: Remove Stand Assy. Step 5: Completed VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
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Separate Bezel hooks to take Bezel and Rear Cover apart. Step 1 : Loose and remove 2 screws. Step 2 : Separate Bezel hooks to take Bezel and Rear Cover apart. Step 3 : Remove Rear Cover. Step 4 : Completed VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
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3.1 Remove 2 pieces of Backlight wires. 3.2 Remove Metal Cover Step 1 : Loose and remove 4 screws. Step 2 : Loose and remove 2 screws. Step 3 : Loose and remove 4 screws. VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
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Step 4 : Remove the Cover of X-PCB. Step 5 : Completed 3.3 Remove Power PCBA Step 1 : Insert 2 pieces of Backlight wires. Step 2 : Loose and remove 4 screws. VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
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Step 3 : Remove Power PCBA. Step 4 : Completed VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
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Insert New Power PCBA. Step 2 : Fasten 4 fixed screws of Power PCBA . Step 3 : Completed 5. Remove AD PCBA 5.1 Remove FFC Step 1 : Remove 2 FFC from AD PCBA. VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
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Step 2 : Remove FFC 5.2 Remove AD PCBA Step 1 : Loose and remove 4 screw Step 2 : Remove AD PCBA. VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
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Step 3 : Completed 6. Change New AD PCBA Step 1 : Place New AD PCBA. Step 2 : Fasten 4 screw. Step 3 : Insert FFC. VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
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Take off e xtra accessories (such as signal extension cord). Image is not centered Use OSD Image Menu to adjust H_Position and V_Position. Check image size setting. Perform Auto Adjust. Size is not appropriate VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
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Color too dark Use OSD Color Menu to adjust color setting. Dark area distorted Use OSD Color Menu to adjust color setting. White color is not white Use OSD Color Menu to adjust color setting. VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential-Do Not Copy...
7. Recommend Spare Parts List (RSPL) RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS LIST (VA912-3) ViewSonic Model Number: VS10931-1W Rev: 1a Serial No. Prefix: PUQ Item Description ECR/ECN ViewSonic P/N Ref. P/N Location Universal number# Q'ty Accessories: Adapter, Lips Without Audio, DAC-19M001 A-00004021 BF, Ver:00 A, 19 V/2.5 A, 5 V/3 A, 4L, 4.9...
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Item Description ECR/ECN ViewSonic P/N Ref. P/N Location Universal number# Q'ty 42A9930008 2000 Hardware: Screw, M3*P0.5*4, f 5.5*2 HW-00000553 42A9930008 Screw, M3*P1.27*12, f 5.5*2 HW-00000556 42A9990005 42A9990005 2000 SCREW, M4, P=0.7 mm, L=15 mm, Special HW-00002442 Thin Head, Phillips Cross Recess,...
9. Block Diagram Speaker OSD Key Pad / Audio Out Audio In 3.3V DVI-D Digital Video Main Board LCD Module D-sub Signal Analog Video DC/DC DC-5V DC-19V LIPS AC Power Backlight VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy...
11. PCB Layout Diagrams Confidential - Do Not Copy VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation...
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Company: Add: Tel: Fax: E- mail: After completing this form, please return it to ViewSonic Quality Assurance in the USA at facsimile 1-909-839-7943. You may also e-mail any suggestions to the Director, Quality Systems & Processes (marc.maupin@viewsonic.com) VA912/b-3 ViewSonic Corporation...
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