PART NO. 599910613 SERVICE MANUAL LCD1501 COLOR MONITOR MODEL LCD1501-BK(B) NEC-MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC VISUAL SYSTEMS CORPORATION NOVEMBER 2002 200211 08R390B3...
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WARNING The SERVICE PERSONNEL should have the appropriate technical training, knowledge and experience necessary to: • Be familiar with specialized test equipment, and • Be careful to follow all safety procedures to minimize danger to themselves and their coworkers. To avoid electrical shocks, this equipment should be used with an appropriate power cord. This equipment utilized a micro-gap power switch.
For the Customer to use in U.S.A. or Canada Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement DOC: This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouiller du Canada. C-UL: Bears the C-UL Mark and is in compliance with Canadian Safety Regulations according to CSA C22.2 No.
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Contents Your new NEC LCD monitor box* should contain the following: • LCD1501 monitor with tilt base • Power Cord • Video Signal Cable • User’s Manual • CD ROM (includes complete User’s Manual in PDF format). To see the User’s Manual, Acrobat Reader 4.0 must be installed on your PC.
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Cable Cover Figure C.1 6. The Vacation Switch on the right side of the monitor must be turned on (Figure D.1). Turn on the monitor with the Power Button and the computer. NOTE: The Vacation Switch is a true on/off switch. If this switch is on the OFF position, the monitor cannot be turned on using the front button DO NOT switch on/off repeatedly.
Tilt Grasp both sides of the monitor screen with your hands and adjust the tilt as desired (Figure TS.1). Remove Monitor Stand for Mounting To prepare the monitor for alternate mounting purposes: 1. Disconnect all cables. 2. Place monitor face down on a non-abrasive surface (Figure R.1). 3.
Figure R.2 Figure R.3 7. This LCD monitor is designed for use with a flexible arm. Please use the attached screws (4pcs) when mounting. To meet the safety requirements the monitor must be mounted to an arm which guaranties the necessary stability under consideration of the weight of the monitor.
Controls OSM (On-Screen-Manager) Controls The OSM controls on the front of the monitor function as follows: To access OSM press any of the control buttons (<, >, -, +, EXIT). Control Menu EXIT Exits the OSM controls. Exits to the OSM main menu. <...
FINE Improves focus, clarity and image stability by increasing or decreasing this setting. Should the “Auto Adjust function” and the “H.Size” function do not give you a satisfactory picture setting, a fine tuning can be performed using the “Fine” function. It improves focus, clearity and image stability by increasing or decreasing this setting.
Information DISPLAY MODE Indicates the current display resolution and frequency setting of the monitor. MONITOR INFO. Indicates the model and serial numbers of your monitor. OSM Warning OSM Warning menus disappear with Exit button. NO SIGNAL: This function gives a warning when there is no signal present. After power is turned on or when there is a change of input signal or video is inactive, the No Signal window will appear.
Recommended use Safety Precautions and Maintenance FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING WHEN SETTING UP AND USING THE LCD COLOUR MONITOR: • DO NOT OPEN THE MONITOR. There are no user serviceable parts inside and opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous shock hazards or other risks.
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• Avoid displaying fixed patterns on the monitor for long periods of time to avoid image persistence (after-image effects). • Get regular eye checkups. Ergonomics To realize the maximum ergonomics benefits, we recommend the following: • Use the preset Size and Position controls with standard signals. •...
Serial Number Information Refer to the serial number information shown below. EX.) SERIAL NUMBER LABEL Model Name : LCD1501 SERIAL NO. : g g g g g g g g g g Manufactured Year : ( Last digit ) Manufactured Month : January to September 1 to October...
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DISASSEMBLY g Before you disassembly the set, turn off power and pull out the power plug. g Use the proper screwdriver. If oversize or undersize is used, screws may be damaged. g Assembly is the opposite process of disassembly. g Note: If consignment the parts begins, the part number of NPG is used. SYMBOL Part No.
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SYMBOL Part No. for NPG Part No. for NMV DESCRIPTION P3*8 ML(NI) T3*16/W MC(NI) 10103231 79PQ5102 COVER REAR ASSY(LCD1501BK 12300511 79EN0526 VESA,BKT...
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SYMBOL Part No. for NPG Part No. for NMV DESCRIPTION P3*6/W ML(NI) 4#-40T*40T*4.8HL*4.0*5-NL/W SHIELD,COVER SYMBOL Part No. for NPG Part No. for NMV DESCRIPTION P3*8*8+SPW+WAS ML(NI) AM0R31ML 79PQ5080 MAIN INSERT ASSY J601 J301 J101...
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SYMBOL Part No. for NPG Part No. for NMV DESCRIPTION P3*8*8+SPW+GEAR ML(NI) F3*8 ML(NI) P4*6+SPW+WAS MC(NI) AP0R31ML 79PQ5081 POWER INSERT ASSY JM100021 79PQ5128 INVERTER BD. T301001.00 RC900051 79PQ5160 LEAD CONNECTOR ASSY-SW BLK J901 SYMBOL Part No. for NPG Part No. for NMV DESCRIPTION SCREW T3*10 AS0R31ML...
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SYMBOL Part No. for NPG Part No. for NMV DESCRIPTION P2.5*4 MC(NI) SYMBOL Part No. for NPG Part No. for NMV DESCRIPTION 3A684033 LCD LM150X06-A3 RC200131 79PQ5163 WIRE 20P-20P L120...
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SYMBOL Part No. for NPG Part No. for NMV DESCRIPTION P4*8/W (NI) T4*6 ML(NI) 12300841 79PQ5164 SHIELD BASE 17001241 79PQ5165 PAD FOOT 11001621 79PQ5158 TILE BASE SCREW T3*10...
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SYMBOL Part No. for NPG Part No. for NMV DESCRIPTION 11001661 79PQ5112 COVER STAND REAR(BK) 14900031 HINGE UNIT 11001651 79PQ5111 COVER STAND FRONT(BK) 11001671 79PQ5109 COVER CABLE(BK) 11301481 PAD,HINGE 11001631 79PQ5110 COVER HINGE(T)(BK)
NATIVE OSM TRUN OFF 30 sec. OSM LOOK OUT Resolution notifier SETTING OFF TIMER OSD/OSM SETTING URL SETTING WWW.NEC-MITSUBISHI.COM HOT KEY LANGUAGE ENGLISH 3. Basic operation 3.1 Front control panel layout Power Button Power Lamp EXIT Button CONTROL Button ADJUST Button...
3.2 Special key operation <Factory mode> 1) Open the information tab [MODE] of the OSM menu. 2) Simultaneously press the three keys of < (left), > (right), and RESET. 3) When a message of WARNING appears, press the SELECT button to enter the factory mode. 4) Press the EXIT button to close the factory mode.
4. Adjustment 4.1 Measuring instruments, jigs, and tools The measuring instruments, jigs, and tools required at the time of the adjustment of the unit to be adjusted shall be as specified below. a. A signal generator that can generate an output of signal timing produced by the adjusted (*) VG-819 or specified in [4.
6. Explanations of the factory mode ON: Accumulated time during the reception of input signals (LED: green) OFF: Accumulated time in the power-saving mode (LED: amber) * The above-mentioned accumulated time (hours running) is reset when FACTORY PRESET or the RESET + “<”,”>” keys is pushed during a display is executed.
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0: Not displayed (for Japan) 1: Displayed (WWW.NECMITSUBISHI.COM): Setting for shipment (for North America and Europe version) 2: Displayed (WWW.NEC-MITSUBISHI.COM): Debug This menu is not used. It is possible to adjust the R, G, B values for each color temperature.
1. Electrical inspection 1.1 Electrical performance Function switch check 1) Input 1024×768 (75Hz) pattern “Crosshatch”. 2) Image should appeared within 4sec after Switch ON. 3) LED lighting green. 4) It should not appear noise while Switch is turn ON or turn OFF. 5) OSM should be indicated by push [Exit] or [<] OR [>] or [-] or [+] button.
2. Safety 2.1 Insulation resistance The resistance of the insulation between the power terminal and the earth ground contact is more than 10M ohms while withstanding a voltage of 500Vdc. 2.2 Dielectric strength There is no breakdown of the insulators or short circuits when applying an alternating potential of 1000Vac for a duration of 1(one) minute or 1500Vac for a duration of 2(two) second at 50Hz between the metallic chassis and the input power supply active and neutral terminals connected together.
4. Inspection of PLUG & PLAY communication and OSM "MONITOR INFORMATION" for model name/ serial number 4.1 System connection This system should be connected as shown below. Program Part No. 599910612 DC +5V DESKTOP/NOTE Printer cable (Jig) Signal cable Signal cable Monitor communication Signal generator...
4.4 Operation 1) Connect the EDID data writing unit with jigs, etc. 2) Copy all the files of the service tool Ver. 3.14 (Parameter ver. 2.0-S2) in a proper directory. 3) Start [Service2.EXE] of the service tool Ver. 3.14. 4) When the screen as shown below appears, give a check to [LCD] of [Monitor Type] and press the [START] button.
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6) When the screen as shown below appears, give a check to [EDID_READ] and press the [OK] button. 7) When the screen as shown below appears, confirm that the correct data are displayed in the columns of EDID DATA CONTENTS and Serial information. If all the displayed data are [FF] or the like, or if the serial number is different from that of the corresponding unit, then EDID data writing should be carried out.
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9) When the screen as shown below appears, examine the serial number of the unit, enter an input in the column of [Input Serial No.] through the keyboard, and press the [Input OK] button. Enter an input in the column of [.Year=> ] in manufactured year(A.D. four digits) and [Month=>] in manufactured month through the keyboard, and press the [Input OK] button.
11) Let the Power switch of the writing unit be turned OFF/ON, and examine the SERIAL NUMBER column of the OSD [MONITOR INFO.] to see that its contents have been changed to the updated serial number. 12) Upon the normal completion of EDID data writing, press the [Exit] button to close the program. 4.5 EDID data file EDID date: LCD1501.edi Week of manufacture = Month of manufacture ×...
5. External inspection on the LCD module 5.1 Inspection condition 1) Ambient temperature is approximately 20~25°C. 2) Ambient humidity is approximately 65 ±. 3) Ambient illuminant is from 300 to 700lux. 4) Viewing distance is approximately 35cm. 5) Viewing angle : right and left 30°, top and bottom 20° ~ 0°. 5.2 Standards for display conditions Standard for errors (defects) Item...
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:Bright dot :Black dot Note 1: R + G, 2 dots continued horizontally Counted as an NG Not counted as NG Combination of bright Combination other than and black dots 2-horizontal combination and others Note 2: (1) + (2) ≤ 3 pairs Note 3: 3-defect combination Combination patterns to be counted as NG / Combination of all bright or all black dots and others...
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Note 6: Approach of adjacent defects >10mm ≤ 6.5mm ≤ 6.5mm The distance between adjacent defects shall be longer than 10mm. Note 7: A set of 2 or more dot defects in an area of 5×5 pixels If there are two or more dot defects [(5)] in an area of 5×5 pixels, such a set of dot defects shall be counted as one cluster.
5.3 The inspection standard of appearance 5.3.1 Polarizer defects Items Criteria 0.05 ≤ W ≤ 0.2, 5.0 ≤ L ≤ 10.0, N ≤ 4 Scratch Linear 0.2 ≤ D ≤ 0.5, N ≤ 6 Dent Circuar NOTE: D: Average Diameter D=(a+b)/2 W: Width, L: Length,...
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. No display of screen (Screen is black, color of LED is amber) ........6-2 2. Nothing displays on screen (Screen is black, color of LED is green) ......6-3 3. Checking the back light unit ..................... 6-6 4.
1. No display of screen (Screen is black, color of LED is amber) Does OSM display when you push “EXIT”, “3”, “4”, “+” OR “-” When a signal isn't being inputted, it is indicated with "NO SIGNAL". button. It is indicated with "OUT OF RANGE" at the time of the frequency that it over spec.
2. Nothing displays on screen (Screen is black, color of LED is green) Is backlight lit? Refer to section 3 “Checking the backlight unit. Does computer output RGB Check the video cable for failure. video signals? Check the host for output signal with all black only. 1) Change pattern of video signal output on the host.
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Continue Is 3.3V voltage provided to pins 19 and 20 of J301 in MAIN board? Is 3.3V voltage provided to pin 19 and 20 of J301. Failure point Check Q301and IC301 Failure point J301 cable pulled out or disconnected Is a PCLK being outputted under the condition that R304 in main BD? Failure point 1) IC401 failure.
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Continue Failure point Check the PHD signal is ouput on R432? 1) IC401 failure. 2) Printed wire broke between U401 and IC301 PIN27. 3) R432 or C315 failure. Check the data signal output on IC301 R, Failure point G, B data pin?. 1) IC401 failure.
3. Checking the back light unit Is 12V voltage provided to inverter? Failure point Check Power Board. Is 12V-source voltage provided to pins 1 and 2 of CN1 in inverter module? Failure point Inverter cable disconnection. Check the ON/FF signal of equal “H” at CN1 pin6? 1) µ-p failure.
4. Abnormal screen Check the R, G, B video signal from computer Failure point input on D-Sub R,G,B connector. 1) No R, G and B video signal output from host computer. Check computer. 2) Video signal cable disconnection. Check the R,B,G input signals on IC401 pin 2, 13, 20,respectively that their level is 0.7Vp-p Failure point typical.
5. Abnormal plug and play operation Abnormal DDC2B Confirm the output of serial data on IC101 pin26 synchronize SCLK at TTL level. Failure point IC101 failure. Failure point 1) The host machine isn't communicating in DDC2B mode. 2) The video cable may have failed or may not to have connections for DDC.
6. Checking the interface circuit of sync signal 6.1 Checking the control circuit of horizontal sync pulse Check the horizontal sync signal on IC203 pin3 at TTL level. Failure point 1) No separate sync or composite sync output by host. (Confirm the host, output the sync signal.) 2) Video cable may have failed.
6.2 Checking the control circuit of vertical sync pulse Check the vertical sync signal on IC203 pin9 at TTL level. Failure point 1) No separate sync output signal from the host.(Check the host.) 2) Video cable may have failed. 3) Printed wire broke between J201 pin 14 and IC203 pin9 4) L209 or R213 open.
7. Checking the resolution change IC movement Is there +3.3V supply on IC401 pins 49, 57, 67, 79, 89, 101, 113, 125 ,132,143, 159. Is there +2.5V SUPPLY ON IC401 PIN 3, 6,14,17, 21,24, 26, 32, 38, 46, 71, 91, 103,123, 145,147, 152;Is there +3.0V supply on IC401 Pin8.
8. No power on Check the +12V power provided from Power Board. Failure point Power Board failure. Check 3.3V power from IC601 Failure point "Checking the DC/DC converter circuit" Proceed section 9 "Checking the operation of CPU " 6-12...
9. Checking the operation of CPU Is there +3.3V supply on IC101 pins 5. Failure point L110 open Is 12MHz clock input to IC101 pin8, 9 at TTL level? Failure point X101 failure. Failure point IC101 failure. 6-13...
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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. Block diagram ........................7-2 2. power circuit ......................... 7-3 2.1 power input ........................7-3 2.2 DC to Dc circuit ........................7-3 2.3 panel Vcc control ....................... 7-3 3. Microprocessor control circuit ....................7-4 3.1 clock circuit ........................
1. Block diagram J201; DSUB connector J601; TO Power BD J101; TO Key control BD IC301 LVDS XMTR. J301; TO PANEL...
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2. Power circuit 2.1 Power input 12V DC input from power Board through J601 to interface. 2.2 DC to DC circuit IC610 is used generate the system power. It have built in 1 channel PWM controller to provide voltage output. The output (3.3V) is provide panel Vcc and 2.5V regulator input.
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3. Microprocessor control circuit 3.1 Clock circuit The X101 is crystal ;it generates an 12MHz output for microprocessor. 3.2 I C buses IC101 (pin 12) SDA Serial data IC101 (pin 13) SCL Serial clock This is I C serial communication bus and is used for READ or WRITE data communication of IC101 and IC401.
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST The components specified for Model LCD1501 SYMBOL Part No for NPG Part No for NMV DESCRIPTION *** ICS *** IC101 EHA10341 79PQ5134 IC PLCC NT68F632 MCU 8BIT IC102 EHA10391 79PQ5137 IC SMD M24C16-WMN6 EEPROM IC203 EHA50011 79EN0560 IC MOS 74LVC14 IC301 EHA10381...
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SYMBOL Part No for NPG Part No for NMV DESCRIPTION D601 EX500114 79EN0592 DIODE/T CHIP 1SS355TE-17 D602 EX700411 79PQ5027 DIODE SSM24 D603 EYD40562 79EN0598 ZD CHIP UDZS5.6B TE-17 D605 EX700411 79PQ5027 DIODE SSM24 D803 EL200110 79EN0573 DIODE LED SML19460C D901 EJ300115 79EN0570 DIODE SF13...
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SYMBOL Part No for NPG Part No for NMV DESCRIPTION L204 HM011011 79EN0677 FERRITE BLM18AG121SN1 L206 HM011011 79EN0677 FERRITE BLM18AG121SN1 L208 HM011532 79EN0680 FERRITE CHIP BK2125HS431 L209 HM011532 79EN0680 FERRITE CHIP BK2125HS431 L211 HM011011 79EN0677 FERRITE BLM18AG121SN1 L301 HM011011 79EN0677 FERRITE BLM18AG121SN1 L302 HM011011...
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SYMBOL Part No for NPG Part No for NMV DESCRIPTION CVHNT 11001631 79PQ5110 COVER HINGE(T)(BK) CVRA 10103231 79PQ5102 COVER REAR ASSY(LCD1501BK CVSTF 11001651 79PQ5111 COVER STAND FRONT(BK) CVSTR 11001661 79PQ5112 COVER STAND REAR(BK) FOOT 17001241 79PQ5165 PAD FOOT SBASE 12300841 79PQ5164 SHIELD BASE TLBAS...
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SYMBOL Part No for NPG Part No for NMV DESCRIPTION R206 FM010473 79PQ5039 CHIP 1/10W(T) 5% 47K R207 FM010473 79PQ5039 CHIP 1/10W(T) 5% 47K R209 FM010000 79EN0175 R SMD 1/10W(T) 5% 0 R210 FM010000 79EN0175 R SMD 1/10W(T) 5% 0 R211 FM100101 79PQ1891...
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SYMBOL Part No for NPG Part No for NMV DESCRIPTION R434 FM100330 79PQ5043 R SMD METAL 1/8W 33H J R435 FM010472 79EN0185 R SMD 1/10W(T) 5% 4.7K R445 FM010472 79EN0185 R SMD 1/10W(T) 5% 4.7K R601 FM010472 79EN0185 R SMD 1/10W(T) 5% 4.7K R602 FM010102 79EN0180...
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SYMBOL Part No for NPG Part No for NMV DESCRIPTION C113 GM410353 79EN0503 C SMD X7R/T 0.01U/50V K C114 GM410353 79EN0503 C SMD X7R/T 0.01U/50V K C115 GM410353 79EN0503 C SMD X7R/T 0.01U/50V K C116 GM410353 79EN0503 C SMD X7R/T 0.01U/50V K C117 GM410353 79EN0503...
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SYMBOL Part No for NPG Part No for NMV DESCRIPTION C421 GM433333 79PQ5153 C CERA X7R/T 0.033U/16V K C422 GM422333 79PQ5152 C CERA X7R/T 0.022U/16V K C423 GM433333 79PQ5153 C CERA X7R/T 0.033U/16V K C424 GM433333 79PQ5153 C CERA X7R/T 0.033U/16V K C425 GM433333 79PQ5153...
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SYMBOL Part No for NPG Part No for NMV DESCRIPTION C622 GM410353 79EN0503 C SMD X7R/T 0.01U/50V K C623 GM410353 79EN0503 C SMD X7R/T 0.01U/50V K C902 GJ033417 79PQ5051 C SAFETY-X 0.33U/275V M C903 GJC10285 79EN0655 C SAFETY Y/D 1000P/250V M C904 GJC10285 79EN0655...
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BLOCK DIAGRAM INTERFACE BOARD R,G,B IC203 R,G,B DATA PCLK,DE,H,V H sync. SCALER LVDS SIGNAL IC401 V sync. SAA6713AH DDC SDA DDC SCL Panel Vcc SDASCL 25MHz;OSC EEPROM Switch X401 3.3V IC102 12MHz; IC302 24C16 X101 HAT1053 INVERTER control signal IC101 NT68F632 3.3V O/P DC TO DC...