Service Manual ViewSonic VP912s/b1 Model No. VLCDS25973-4W/5W 19” Color TFT LCD Display (VP912s/b_SM_902 Rev. 1b Mar. 2005) ViewSonic 381 Brea Canyon Road, Walnut, California 91789 USA - (800) 888-8583...
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CFL Reflector edge softly. Otherwise the TFT Module may be damaged. (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. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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(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. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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"MURA." not touch the surface of the polarizer. If the monitor is removed by grasping the Take out the monitor by grasping the cushions. LCD panel, that may cause "MURA." Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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Place the monitor on a clean and soft that could scratch the surface of the panel foam pad. or cause "MURA." If the panel is placed facedown on the lap, that may cause "MURA." Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
Internal Power Supply Primary : LSE0204A1250 source: Tiger power TOF 5001 Input Voltage Range 90 to 264 VAC Over Current Protection 7.0 A typical at 12.0 VDC Power Dissipation 50 Watts (typ.) Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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Under DOS mode (640 x 350, 720 x 400 & While running Change Mode, Auto Adjust or 640 x 400), it should recall factory setting Memory Recall, the image shall blank when execute “Auto Adjust” by “0-Touch™” Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/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 VP912s/b...
Also a shortcut to toggle analog and digital connection. Displays the Main Menu or exits the control screen and saves adjustments. Power light Green = ON Orange = Power Saving Power On/Off Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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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.) Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/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 color. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/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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Resolution Notice If you enable the Resolution Notice shown above and your computer is set at a resolution other than 1280 x 1024, the following screen appears. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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Landscape to Portrait mode. 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 VP912s/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 VP912s/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 VP912s/b...
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(OSD) controller, digital color controls and an on-chip microcontroller (OCM). With this level of integration, he 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 VP912s/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 VP912s/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 VP912s/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 VP912s/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 VP912s/b...
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(a) Select and enter “Fine Tune” function on “Manual Image Adjust” to adjust the image to eliminate visual wavy noise. (b) Then, select and enter “Sharpness” function to adjust the clarity and focus of the screen image. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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- The total numbers and distance of dead pixels should be compliant with the spec. 1.5.11 Mura Test Pattern: White, RGB, Black, & Grey Test Tool: 8% ND Filter - Use 8% ND Filter to check if any Mura on the screen. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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After final QC step, we have to erase all saved changes again and restore the factory defaults. You should do "All Mode Reset" again. 1.5.14 Power Off Monitor Turn off the monitor by pressing “Power” button, and turn off the power switch on the back of the monitor. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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- Printer Cable (P/N: 42.59906.001) *1 - Firmware Upgrade Program - One additional monitor for checking the program execution Printer Port VP912 Fixture Power Adapter for Fixture Printer Cable VGA Cable (P/N: 47.58201.001) (P/N: 42.59906.001) (P/N: 42.59901.003) Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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Connect Power Cord to VP912 Monitor, and turn on the Power Switch. Connect PC to the additional monitor. JP1: to Power Adapter P1: to VGA Cable P2: to Printer Cable Switch on Power Switch Connect to Power Cord Connect to VGA Cable Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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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 VP912s/b...
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2.3 Firmware Upgrade Procedure Save these three files <bdisp.txt>, <p204_205.bin> and <vp912_AU_V2_001_04611.bin> in the computer. Open <bdisp.txt> file. Key in the path where you save the driver <p204_205.bin> and firmware <vp912_AU_V2_001_040611.bin>. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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Message”, please check your Hardware set up procedure is correct or not. Key in “batch c:\VP912\bdisp.txt” after “Probe :>”, and then press “Enter” key to begin programming automatically. The path is where you save <bdisp.txt> file Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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Turn off the power switch of VP912, and turn it on again. Then enter “Burn In Mode”, and Serial Number will appear. Check if the version of BIOS is correct. Power Switch Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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“Error executing batch file at line 16” (see the following picture). Then you have to copy line 16 “FLASHWRITE C:\VP912b\VP912_AU_V2_001_040611.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 VP912s/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 VP912s/b...
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3.1 Equipment Needed - VP912 Series Monitor - Fixture (V3) for DDC Key in (JP3 must be closed) - RS232 Cable (P/N: 42.55907.001) *1 - VGA Cable (P/N: 42.59901.008) *2 - DVI-DVI Cable *1 Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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- One additional monitor for checking the program execution JP3 must be closed COM1: RS232 Cable V3 Fixture VP912 RS-232 Cable DVI-DVI Cable Power Adapter for Fixture (P/N: 42.55907.001) (P/N: 47.56001.402) Barcode Reader VGA Cable (P/N: 42.59901.008) Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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P3: to DVI-DVI Cable P2:&P4: to VGA Cable JP3 must be closed P1: to RS232 Cable JP1: to Power Adapter Turn on Power Switch VGA Port DVI Port Connect to Power Cord Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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The Method to check if Factory Mode is enabled: Press “1” and “Up” buttons simultaneously, if the message of “DMT XXX” appears, that means Factory Mode is enabled. Select and execute DDC Key In program. Type “W” to enter the writing mode. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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Notice: The English of the serial number should be capital letters. 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 VP912s/b...
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DDC CheckSum is correct or not. ¡ N Enter “Burn In Mode.” Turn off the power switch of the rear cover of VP912, and turn it on again. Check if the serial number is correct. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
Is display performance ok? Troubleshooting Ye s Is function adjustment OK ? C. Function Troubleshooting Ye s Note: Before troubleshooting, first execute "All Mode Reset" to restore the monitor's settings to the factory defaults. Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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Replug or Change Is screen white? Main Board LCD Panel FPC Cable Ye s Ye s Ye s Change Change Ye s Abnormal Color ? Main Board LCD Panel Ye s Ye s Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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After this action if the ghost image disappears, go to "Yes"; otherwise go to "No." 2. Check the compatibility of the computer. If it is a compatibility problem, feedback the information to ViewSonic and go to "Yes"; otherwise go to "No." Confidential - Do Not Copy...
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2.3 C. Control Function Troubleshooting Start Change Change Main Board Control Board Ye s Ye s Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
W.A. 4P UL1007 #24 250mm VP191(Power) M-WR-0828-0717 42.61203.001 Power Wire Documentation: Hi-Pot Test Label F 10mm VP191/191b M-LB-0830-0726 35.61205.001 HI-Pot Label Bar Code 40*14 ViewSonic M-LB-0813-0736 35.58304.001 Label Label Bar Code 50*25mm VP191 M-LB-0813-0781 35.61203.001 Label Label Carton 76*76mm M-LB-0813-0706 35.58203.001 Label...
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Ref. P/N Location Universal number# Q'ty Accessories: Power Cord 1.8M+0.1M Color CS-VS08 China A-PC-0106-0187 42.50126.001 POWER CORD Warrnaty Card S. Chinese Second Version ViewSonic M-MS-0808-8773 36.58307.002 WARRANTY Documentation: 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 WARRANTY...
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Ref. P/N Location Universal number# Q'ty Accessories: Power Cord 1.8M+0.1M Color CS-VS08 China A-PC-0106-0187 42.50126.001 POWER CORD Warrnaty Card S. Chinese Second Version ViewSonic M-MS-0808-8773 36.58307.002 WARRANTY Documentation: 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 WARRANTY...
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ASSY DISPLAY AUO M190EN04 V4 W/GM5321 CS-VS08 VP912b M-LB-0813-1016 35.00010.002 LABEL CAUTION HIGH VOLTAGE 25.4*19mm M-LB-0813-0736 35.58304.001 LABEL BARCODE 40*14 ViewSonic M-MS-0808-7800 35.61202.001 BIRD LOGO AL E015-004 "ViewSonic" M-00000685 35.61204.002 COSMETIC STRIP ADHESIVE 180*10*0.3(t)mm P M-LB-0830-0726 35.61205.001 HI-POT TEST LABLE F 10mm VP191/191b #N/A 39.61205.003...
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Item ViewSonic P/N Ref. P/N Description Location Q'ty R100,R162,R163,R1 76,R177,R181,R182, R271,R278,R28,R28 #N/A 01.22036.501 RES RP 22 5% 1/16W CHIP #0603 4,R29,R306,R307,R3 3,R34,R39,R40,R41, R42, #N/A 01.22136.501 RES RP 220 5% 1/16W CHIP #0603;"TA-I TECHNOLOGY" R302,R304. R178,R179,R269,R2 70,R276,R277,R282, #N/A 01.22236.501 RES RP 2.2K 5% 1/16W CHIP #0603...
8. Exploded Diagram And Spare Parts List Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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85.005AG.075 SCREW HEX I/O #4-40*H5*L7.5 Ni NYLOK M-SCW-0824-0868 85.4A623.080 SCREW FLAT MECH M3*8 BLACK NYLOK M-SCW-0824-6827 85.1C124.060 SCREW PAN MECH W/T M4*6 Ni M-MS-0808-7800 35.61202.001 BIRD LOGO AL E015-004 "ViewSonic" M-LB-0813-0781 35.61203.001 LABEL BAR CODE 50*25mm VP191 M-LB-0813-0736 35.58304.001 LABEL BARCODE 40*14 ViewSonic M-LB-0813-0783 35.61201.002 LABEL SPEC 120*50mm VP191b...
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PACKING FOR SHIPPING PACKING PART LIST (VP912s-1) ViewSonic Model Number: VLCDS25973 Rev: 1b Item ViewSonic P/N Ref. P/N Description Q'ty M-LB-0813-0706 35.58203.001 LABEL CARTON 76*76mm A-CD-VP912B 36.61202.005 USER GUIDE+CD VP912b (AU EN04V1) A-PC-0106-0272 42.50115.001 CABLE POWER CORD 1830mm SP30+IS14 M-MS-0808-9911 51.61220.001...
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1.4 Put the monitor in the PE bag and seal the bag with tape. (Figure 4) Switch 25mm Figure 1 Figure 2 Position of tape PE BAG Protection Film Figure 3 Figure 4 Protection film Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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1.6 Place the monitor into the carton and then put all the accessories (1.VGA cable. 2.DVI-D cable. 3.user guide +CD. 4. power cord) into the carton. At last, close the carton and seal it with tape. (Figure 6) Figure 5 Figure 6 Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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B. Disassembly Procedure The Front View The Rear View 1. Disassembly of Stand unit from Monitor Put the monitor facedown. Take off Oval Cap and pry Hinge Cap off. Oval Cap Hinge Cap Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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1.3 Unscrew five screws of Base Plate to remove Base Plate from Hinge. Base Plate Hinge 1.4 Unscrew three screws that secure Base Plate to separate Base Plate from Base Cover. Base Cover Base Plate Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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Unscrew two screws that secure Rear Arm to separate Rear Arm from Hinge. Rear Arm Hinge 1.6 Turn Hinge and unscrew two screws that secure Front Arm to detach Front Arm from Hinge. Front Arm Hinge Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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C. Disassembly of Rear Cover Unscrew four screws of Rear Cover, and then detach LCD Panel module from Rear Cover. LCD Panel Module Rear Cover LCD Panel Module Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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EMI Tape Shielding Plate Note: EMI tape cannot be reused; please apply new EMI tape in the original position. Unscrew two screws and uplug five wires to remove Inverter Board. Inverter Board Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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Unscrew six hex screws and four screws that secure Main Board, unplug three wires and disconnect the Control Board wire to remove Main Board. Control Board wire Wire Main Board Screw Hex Screw Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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Unscrew four screws that secure Power Board and unplug one wire to remove Power Board. Power Board with Mylar Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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1. Disconnect two wires that are connected to Switch Wire and press four tenons that secure Switch wire and Inlet Wire and use flat screw driver to pull and press out Inlet and Switch Wires. Switch Wire Tenon Inlet Wire Switch Wire Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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Tear off Control Board wire and press four tenons to remove Front Cover from LCD Panel. Tenon Control Board wire Front Cover Unscrew four screws beside LCD Bracket to detach LCD Panel from LCD Bracket. Screw LCD Bracket LCD Panel Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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3. Tear off two pieces of tape to remove one cable. Tape Cable Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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24LC16B D_SUB HS/VS INPUT DDC_IIC EEPROM XTAL 14.318MHz +12V +12VIN +12V AC (110-240V) ADAPTER DPMS Title +3.3VD (50-60Hz) BLOCK DIAGRAM +3.3VA Size Document Number VP912 +2.5V Date: Thursday, June 24, 2004 Sheet Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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0.1uF 2.5V_AVDD BEAD /0805 100K 750R 0.1uF 0.1uF 0805 0805 1000uF/10V 0.1uF 0.1uF Close to GM5120 0.1uF PNL_EN 2N3904 2N3904 Title POWER Size Document Number VP912 Date: Thursday, June 24, 2004 Sheet Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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BLUE- 3 GIN2 BIN2 DSUB2_5V DSUB2 AGND AGND SDA_IN2 SDA_IN2 HS_DSUB2 HS_DSUB2 VS_DSUB2 VS_DSUB2 SCL_IN2 SCL_IN2 R136 Title 2-Input Connector R137 0 Size Document Number VP912 Date: Thursday, June 24, 2004 Sheet Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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C129 C131 C132 +5V 1 UART_D0 5.6K 0.1UF 0.1UF 0.1uF RXD 2 UART_D1 TXD 3 GND 4 C133 C134 10uF/16V Title GM5120 Size Document Number VP912 Date: Thursday, June 24, 2004 Sheet Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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RP13 DGO3 DRE3 DBE3 DGO2 DRE2 DBE2 DGO1 DRE1 DBE1 DGO0 DRE0 DBE0 100X4 100X4 100X4 CP11 CP12 CP13 Title OUTPUT INTERFACE Size Document Number VP912 Date: Thursday, June 24, 2004 Sheet Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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TxIN23 /PWRDWN SELLVDS +3.3VL DCLK TxCLKIN TxIN24 TxIN26 +3.3VL TxIN25 DS90CF383 +3.3VL LVDSON +3.3VL 4.7k C157 C158 100pF 100pF Title LVDS CONNECTOR Size Document Number VP912 Date: Thursday, June 24, 2004 Sheet Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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C168 C169 R125 R126 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 510R 510R CP14 (KEYPAD) Title KEYPAD & DDC Size Document Number JP11 VP912 KMENU KSELECT Date: Thursday, June 24, 2004 Sheet KDOWN KLEDG KLEDR KPWR Confidential - Do Not Copy ViewSonic Corporation VP912s/b...
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