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The external power converter for this display utilizes AC and DC cords, AC cord is detachable, but DC cord is permanently attached. Any attempt to replace another adapter could result in serious problems on the display. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VG712s/b...
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(14) The LCD module is designed so that the CFL in it is supplied by Limited Current Circuit (IEC60950 or UL1950). Do not connect the CFL in Hazardous Voltage Circuit. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VG712s/b...
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Do not touch the surface of the will probably cause “Mura.” polarizer. Take out the monitor with cushions Take out the monitor by grasping the LCD panel. That will probably cause “Mura.” Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VG712s/b...
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Place the monitor on a clean and soft foam pad. Place the monitor on foreign objects. That will probably scratch the surface of the panel or cause “Mura.” The panel is placed facedown on the lap. That will probably cause “Mura.” Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VG712s/b...
2. For resolution 1280 x 1024, the vertical refresh rate up to 75 Hz; for the rest resolutions, the vertical refresh rate up to 85Hz Maximum Pixel Clock 135 MHz Primary Preset 1280x1024@60Hz Look up table timing Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VG712s/b...
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10 k Ohm Maximum power output (Electric) 3 W @ < 8% DISTORTION Signal to Noise Ratio 72 dB Frequency response 400 Hz – 20 KHz Distortion < 8 % THD (@1KHz) Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VG712s/b...
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Storage Temperature -20°C to +60°C Operating Relative Humidity 20% to 90% RH Non-Condensing Storage Relative Humidity 5% to 90% RH Non-Condensing Operating Altitude 0 to +3,000 meters Storage Altitude 0 to +12,000 meters Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VG712s/b...
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1152 X 870 @ 75Hz (Apple,Mac II) (38-53) Standard Timing Identification: 1280 X 1024 @60Hz 1024 X 768 @85Hz 800 X 600 @85Hz 640 X 480 @85Hz Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VG712s/b...
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Max Horiz. Freq - 82 KHz Pixel Clock - 140 MHz Secondary GTF - Not Supported ______________________________________________________________________ (108-125) Detailed Timing / Descriptor Block 4: Monitor Name: VG712s/b (126) No Extension EDID Block(s) (127) CheckSum OK Confidential - Do Not Copy...
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1152 X 870 @ 75Hz (Apple,Mac II) (38-53) Standard Timing Identification: 1280 X 1024 @60Hz 1024 X 768 @85Hz 800 X 600 @85Hz 640 X 480 @85Hz 640 X 400 @70Hz Not Used Not Used Not Used Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VG712s/b...
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Max Horiz. Freq - 82 KHz Pixel Clock - 140 MHz Secondary GTF - Not Supported ______________________________________________________________________ (108-125) Detailed Timing / Descriptor Block 4: Monitor Name: VG712/b (126) No Extension EDID Block(s) (127) CheckSum OK Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VG712s/b...
Also a shortcut to toggle between analog and digital connections. Power light Green = ON Orange = Power Saving Audio Mute button turns the sound off. Power On/Off Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VG712s/b...
• 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 VG712s/b...
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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 Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VG712s/b...
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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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1280 x 1024, the following screen appears. Resolution Notice For best picture quality, change the resolution to 1280 x 1024 Press "1" to Clear Message. Press "2" to Disable Message. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VG712s/b...
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On-Screen Display background On or Off. 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 VG712s/b...
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[1] button, you can find the information about this Without signal (Hold for 3 seconds. Release “Power” button first monitor. and then “Up” & ”Down” buttons.) Remark: All the shortcut functions are only available while OSD is off. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VG712s/b...
The AP1501 is monolithic IC designed for M/B DC/DC converter, and owns the ability of driving a 3A load without any additional transistor component. The AP1501 operates at a switching frequency of 150KHz and thus allows smaller-sized filter components than what would be needed with lower frequency switch regulator. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VG712s/b...
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(OSD) controller, digital color controls and an on-chip microcontroller (OCM). With this level of integration, the gm5110/20 devices simplify and reduce the cost of LCD monitors while maintaining a high-degree of flexibility and quality. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VG712s/b...
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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 VG712s/b...
800 x 600 @ 75Hz, 46.9KHz 800 x 600 @ 75Hz, 46.9KHz 800 x 600 @ 72Hz, 48.1KHz 800 x 600 @ 72Hz, 48.1KHz 800 x 600 @ 85Hz, 53.7KHz 800 x 600 @ 85Hz, 53.7KHz Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VG712s/b...
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White Balance White & Black Pattern The screen must have the pure Figure 9 white and black pattern, no other color. Fine Line Morie Pattern (Figure1) Gray Scale Pattern (Figure2) Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VG712s/b...
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Horizontal & Vertical Thickness Pattern (Figure 3) R. Color Pattern (Figure 4) G. Color Pattern (Figure5) B. Color Pattern (Figure 6) Full White Patter (Figure 7) Dark Screen Pattern (Figure 8) Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VG712s/b...
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Test Pattern: Burn In Mode (Refer to Chapter III-3. Hot Keys for Function Controls) - Make sure the F/W is the latest version. 1.5.4 DDC Test Pattern: EDID program - Make sure it can pass test program. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VG712s/b...
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- If not, please return the unit to repair area. 1.5.9 Screen Uniformity and Flicker 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 VG712s/b...
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But we still have to check with the general test pattern to make sure every secondary is compliant with the specification. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VG712s/b...
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When you receive the returned monitor, please check whether the firmware version is the latest. If not, please do the following procedures to upgrade it to the latest version. 2.1 Equipment Needed - VG712s/b Monitor - Fixture for Firmware Upgrade - Power Adapter (P/N: 47.58201.001) *1 for Fixture - VGA Cable (P/N: 42.59901.003) *1(Pin 4, 11 should be connected to GND)
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Printer Port VG712S Fixture Power Adapter for Fixture LPT Cable VGA Cable (P/N: 47.58201.001) (P/N: 42.59906.001) (P/N: 42.59901.003) 2.2 Setup Procedure 2.2.1 Connect P2 of Fixture with printer port of PC by LPT Cable. 2.2.2 Connect P1 of Fixture with VG712 Monitor by VGA Cable.
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2.2.6 Install GProbe Program by selecting and clicking Gprobe icon. Press “Yes” or “Next” buttons until the installation is complete. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VG712s/b...
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Step 2. Save these three files<bdisp.txt>, <p204_205.bin> and <712AV_V2_65.bin> in a hard disk (better in a root directory, e.g. C:\ or D:\ ). Step 3. Open <bdisp.txt> file. Key in the path where you save the driver <p204_205.bin> and firmware <712AV_V2_65.bin >. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VG712s/b...
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If the test result shows “passed,” it means the connection is well. If not (failed), it means the connection has problems. Then you need to check the setup procedure or reboot the PC, or simply use another PC to do the firmware upgrade. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VG712s/b...
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Step 7. Key in “batch C:\VG712\bdisp.txt” after “Gprobe:”, and then press “Enter” key to begin programming. Step 8. The successful picture is as follows: Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VG712s/b...
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Step 9. Unplug and replug power cord of VG712s/b and then enter “Burn In Mode” (Refer to Chapter III-3. Hot Keys for Function Controls). Check if the version of BIOS is correct. Step 10. At last, do “All Mode Reset.”...
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“Error executing batch file at line 16” (see the following picture). Then you have to copy line 16 “FLASHWRITE C:\VG712\712AV_V2_65.bin” in the “bdisp.txt” file to “Gprobe:>” in the Gprobe program, and then press “Enter” (see the picture next page). Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VG712s/b...
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Test passed. Test passed. Test passed. Erasing FLASH... Done. Writing FLASH... Writing FLASH... FAILED. Error executing batch file at line 16. Execution time: 9.61s GProbe:> Line 16 Line 16 Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VG712s/b...
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If the firmware upgrade still fails, reboot the PC, or simply use another PC to upgrade. If the above procedures don’t work, unplug and re-plug the power cord of VG712s/b. Then try to upgrade the firmware again if VG712 can be powered on.
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- DDC Key In Program - One additional monitor for checking the program execution JP3 must be closed COM1: RS232 Cable V3 Fixture VG712S RS-232 Cable DVI-DVI Cable Power Adapter for Fixture (P/N: 42.55907.001) (P/N: 42.56108.012) (P/N: 47.57702.001) Barcode Reader VGA Cable (P/N: 42.59901.003)
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3.2 Setup Procedure 3.2.1 Connect P2 of Fixture with VGA port of VG712s/b by VGA Cable. 3.2.2 Connect P3 of Fixture with DVI port of VG712s/b by DVI-DVI Cable. 3.2.3 Connect P1 of Fixture with COM1 of PC by RS-232 Cable.
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3.3 DDC Key In Procedure Step 1. Select and execute DDC Key In program. Step 2. Select “W/w - writing mode.” Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VG712s/b...
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Notice: The English of the serial number should be capital letters. Step 4. 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 VG712s/b...
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- Use the barcode reader to scan the barcode of the monitor, or manually key in the serial number. If the DDC is correct, the “Send VGA” and “Send DFP” will show “Check Pass!” message. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VG712s/b...
Moreover, you can get the appropriate operation to solve some complicated problems of component repairing and professional problems. 1. Equipment Needed - VG712s/b Monitor - Philips Screw Driver #101 and #107 - Electronic Hex Nut M5 mm - PC (Personal Computer) with SXGA resolution and sound card / Pattern Generator 2.
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2.1 A. Power Circuit Troubleshooting 2.2 B. Performance Troubleshooting Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VG712s/b...
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1. Make sure VGA cable connected to PC directly, not via anything like “Data transfer” or “Distribution” … … After this action if Ghost image disappears, 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.”...
ViewSonic P/N Ref. P/N Location Q'ty Accessories: 1.8M+0.1M COLOR CS-VS08 China A-PC-0106-0187 42.50126.001 POWER CORD Documentation: WARRANTY CARD S. CHINESE SECOND VERSION VIEWSONIC M-MS-0808-8773 36.58307.002 WARRANTY 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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ViewSonic P/N Ref. P/N Location Q'ty Accessories: 1.8M+0.1M COLOR CS-VS08 China A-PC-0106-0187 42.50126.001 POWER CORD Documentation: WARRANTY CARD S. CHINESE SECOND VERSION VIEWSONIC M-MS-0808-8773 36.58307.002 WARRANTY 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 (VG712b-1) ViewSonic Model Number: VLCDS23719 Rev: 1a Item ViewSonic P/N Ref. P/N Description Location Universal number# Q'ty M-LB-0813-1016 35.00010.002 LABEL CAUTION HIGH VOLTAGE 25.4*19mm CAUTION LABEL M-LB-0813-0736 35.58304.001 LABEL BARCODE 40*14 ViewSonic BARCODE LABEL M-LB-0813-0781 35.61203.001 LABEL BAR CODE 50*25mm VP191...
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Item ViewSonic P/N Ref. P/N Description Location Universal number# Q'ty #N/A 01.33116.501 RES RP 330 1% 1/16W CHIP #0603 R28,R29,R3,R4,R8 #N/A 01.33336.501 RES RP 33K 5% 1/16W CHIP #0603 #N/A 01.47236.501 RES RP 4.7K 5% 1/16W CHIP #0603 R13,R14 #N/A 01.56236.501...
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