Further, ViewSonic reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of ViewSonic to notify any person of such revision or changes.
CHAPTER 6 THEORY OF OPERATION ......3 System Block Diagram..............34 System Circuitry Description ............35 CHAPTER 7 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY......3 CHAPTER 8 RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS LIST ..40 CHAPTER 9 COMPLETE PARTS LIST ......42 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy VE150m/mb...
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10.1 Micro Controller and LCD power control ......... 54 10.2 VGA input..................55 10.3 Output Connector................56 10.4 DC-DC .................... 57 10.5 Audio....................58 10.6 CHAPTER 11 PCB LAYOUT ..........59 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy VE150m/mb...
SJT type cord sets may be used. The cord set must be selected according to the current rating for your unit. Please consult the table below for the selection criteria for power cords used in the United States and Canada. ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy...
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GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW. The wire which is colored BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or colored BLACK. The wire which is colored ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy...
Do not place heavy objects on the LCD Display, video cable, or power cord. If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is present, immediately switch the LCD Display off and call your dealer or ViewSonic. It is dangerous to continue using the LCD Display. Chapter 1 PREFACE The purpose of this manual provides integral information you need to maintain the LCD Monitor.
ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS This CHAPTER provides the engineering specification for the designated Display. Since we only provide a reference engineering specification in this service manual, Please refer to ViewSonic Engineering Product for detailed product specification. Specification FRONT PANEL CONTROL This CHAPTER provides User Control Panel functions and descriptions.
This chapter aims to serve as a guide in procuring replacement parts for this product. CIRCUIT DIAGRAM This CHAPTER provides functional circuits diagram of the LCD Display. PCB LAYOUT This CHAPTER provides PCB Layout of the LCD Display. ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy VE150m/mb...
(-M/-E/-P) unless otherwise detection). specified. 6. Audio cable, 1.8 m with lime green (pantone color# 577C) connector stereo mini 7. Quick Start guide / ViewSonic System wizard CD-ROM. (No E-Color). . Warranty sticker (For J model and G model) . Warranty card (For J model and G model) Carton sticker.
Product Assembly 1. VE150m / VE150mb unit 2. Attached base and neck 2.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 2.2.1 General Specifications Test Resolution & Frequency 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz Test Image Size Full Size Contrast and Brightness Controls Factory Default – Contrast = 70% (center), Brightness = 100% 2.3 SIGNAL INTERFACE...
2.4.1 Power Supply External Power Supply Primary: CHI, CH-1234X (12V - 40W) 2nd Sources : HJC, HASU05F (12V - 48W). Input Voltage Range 90 to 264 VAC Input Frequency Range 47.5 to 63 Hertz ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy VE150m/mb...
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2.4.2 Power Interface AC input to DC Power Supply 3 Prong Socket Assembly, DC Power Connector 2.5mm DIN DC Power Connector w/ 1.5m VE150m (beige), VE150mb (black). AC Power Cable Length 1.8 m (6 feet) Power Cable Color VE150m (beige), VE150mb (black).
Length = 1.8m. Connects to DC Adapter. VE150m (beige), VE150mb (black). European Type Power Cable Schuko CEE7-7. Length = 1.8m, Connects to DC Adapter. VE150m (beige), VE150mb (black). 2.4.3 Power Saving Operation Method VESA DPMS Signaling Power Consumption ON Mode < 30 W (max) ACTIVE OFF <...
There shall not be a separate save. 2.6 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 2.6.1 Horizontal / Vertical Frequency Horizontal Frequency 30 – 60kHz Vertical Refresh Rate 50 – 75 Hz. ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy VE150m/mb...
3.5 mm stereo jack Line input signal 1 Vrms Line input impedance 10kOhm Maximum Power Output (Electric) 1.5W @ < 5% distortion Signal to Noise Ratio 72dB Frequency Response 200 Hz – 20 KHz ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy VE150m/mb...
Using White Window Icon Image. 24Hr full screen checkerboard pattern, then switch to full white screen. Mura Defect Not visible with visible inspection Please see Panel Acceptance Specification. Photo Etch Lines Not visible with visible inspection ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy VE150m/mb...
Power Supply, and Grounding Artifacts No visible artifacts in any specified video mode within the horizontal or vertical frequency range of the monitor Temperature Drift Image shall not drift or lose fine-tune adjustment. ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy VE150m/mb...
Chapter 3 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 3.1 Adjusting the Screen Image Use the buttons on the front control panel to adjust the OnView® controls which display on the screen. ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy VE150m/mb...
The following tips may help you optimize your display: Adjust your computer's graphic card so that it outputs a video signal 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz to the VE150m. (Look for instructions on "changing the refresh rate" in your graphic card's user guide.)
2 To adjust selected color, press or . To deactivate Video Enhanced Mode, press the up and down arrows simultaneously. When you are finished making all color adjustments, press button [1] twice. ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy VE150m/mb...
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[2]. Horizontal moves the screen image to the left or to the right. Vertical moves the screen image up and down. H. Size (Horizontal Size) adjusts the width of the screen image. (Note: Vertical size is automatic with your LCD Display.) ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy VE150m/mb...
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OSD Timeout sets the length of time an on-screen display screen is displayed. For example, with a “15 second” setting, if a control is not pushed within 15 seconds, the display screen disappears. ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy...
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Memory Recall returns adjustments to the original factory settings if the display is operating in factory Preset Timing Mode listed in this user guide. Exception: This control does not affect changes made with the User Color control. ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy VE150m/mb...
Chapter 4 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION 4.1 Main Board 4.1.1 Position CON7 CON5 CON4 CON2 CON1 CON8 CON3 CON12 CON9 (Not applicable) NOTE: N/A INDICATES PIN-HEADER/CONNECTOR NOT IN USE. ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy VE150m/mb...
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4.1.3 CON 5 Inverter Connector Pin # Signal Name Function +12 V power supply +12 V power supply GROUND GROUND INV-PWR INVERTER POWER GROUND BRINS Dimming (Brightness) Control PWM0 No Connect PENBKL On/Off control GROUND ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy VE150m/mb...
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GROUND GROUND RED EVEN DATA SIGNAL 0 RED EVEN DATA SIGNAL 1 GREEN EVEN DATA SIGNAL 0 GREEN EVEN DATA SIGNAL 1 BLUE EVEN DATA SIGNAL 0 BLUE EVEN DATA SIGNAL 1 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy VE150m/mb...
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BLUE ODD DATA SIGNAL 5 BLUE ODD DATA SIGNAL 6 BLUE ODD DATA SIGNAL 7 GROUND RED ODD DATA SIGNAL 0 RED ODD DATA SIGNAL 1 GREEN ODD DATA SIGNAL 0 GREEN ODD DATA SIGNAL 1 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy VE150m/mb...
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Ground RED VIDEO 4.1.7 CON12: SPEAKER Connector Pin # Signal Name Function RIGHT-P RIGHT POSITIVE (VOLUME INCREASE_ RIGHT-M RIGHT MINUS (VOLUME DECREASE) LEFT-P LEFT POSITIVE (VOLUME INCREASE_ LEFT-M LEFT MINUS (VOLUME DECREASE) ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy VE150m/mb...
Chapter 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 5.1 Equipment ViewSonic VE150m/VE150mb/VA500 LCD Monitor Personal Computer Screw Driver 5.2 Main Procedure Start Connect all of devices to theLCD monitor Power On A. Power Circuit Is indicator LED Troubleshooting light? ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy...
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B. Backlight Is backlight on? Troubleshooting C. Performance Display Performance Troubleshooting O.K.? D. Function Function Adjustment Troubleshooting O.K.? E. Audio Audio Function O.K.? Troubleshooting No Trouble Found ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy VE150m/mb...
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5.2.1 . Power Circuit Troubleshooting Start Change AC/ DC Adapter Retry Power Change Main Board & Retry Change Power Board & Retry Change Power Board No Trouble Found ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy VE150m/mb...
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5.2.2 B. Backlight Troubleshooting Start Change Inverter and Retry Change Main Board& Retry Backlight Change Module No Trouble Found ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy VE150m/mb...
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Board Screen is Change Change Main Change LCD flickering? Inverter Board Board Module Change LCD LCD Line Defect? Module Change LCD Bad Uniformity? Module Check Change Main Is screen white? Connector Board ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy VE150m/mb...
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Screen with noise or line Reset & Adjust resolution bar? Change Main Board Make sure relution is set Screen is smaller? at system default Reset O.K.? Change Main Board No Trouble Found ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy VE150m/mb...
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5.2.4 D. OSD Function Troubleshooting Start Change Switch OSD Control Menu Board and not Functioning? Retry? Change Main Board No Trouble Found ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy VE150m/mb...
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5.2.5 E. Audio Troubleshooting Start Make sure sound output, Audio cable is OK. Change No Sound Speaker Change Sound is broken? Speaker Volume Change Main Unadjustable? Board No Trouble Found ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy VE150m/mb...
THEORY OF OPERATION 6.1 System Block Diagram LCD Panel : M150X2-T03 Micro Processor MASCOT V SI 8050SD Voltage Regulator ADC (Analog to Digital Converter) Input Pin Power Adapter 12V Header SWITCH BOARD ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy VE150m/mb...
SYNC SIGNAL PROCESSOR. This processor determines the polarity of the horizontal and vertical sync signals, generates a fixed-polarity synchronized clock signal and provides data for use by the microprocessor in selecting circuit control parameters from EEPROM tables. ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy VE150m/mb...
PCB LAYOUT Chapter 11 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy VE150m/mb...
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