Page 4 - LCD Display; LCD Panel – Physical Image Characteristics
LC1200R User’s Guide 021-0183-00 Rev A 4 of 29 1 Introduction This document defines the electromechanical parameters and operating characteristics for The Planar Systems, Inc. LC1200R, Very High Bright, 12.1” Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display (AMLCD) based product. It is intended for operation as...
Page 5 - Display format; For IBM VGA; Weight; See Planar Mechanical Outline drawing 076-0549-00 for more detail
LC1200R User’s Guide 021-0183-00 Rev A 5 of 29 2.1.2 Display format The LC1200R is compatible with IBM VGA1 and VESA2 video standards. Its operating frequency range is 31.5 kHz to 56.5 kHz horizontal; 60 Hz to 72 Hz (non-interlaced) vertical. Specific video resolutions supported in Table 1 Table Tab...
Page 7 - Video Signal Connector; Interface Cables
LC1200R User’s Guide 021-0183-00 Rev A 7 of 29 2.4 Cooling Fans Four (4) thermostatically controlled cooling fans are provided to cool the rear of the display. The thermostat is set to turn the fans on when the video board temperature reaches 30 ° C. If the display is used in direct sunlight, airflo...
Page 9 - Button Board; Environmental; Temperature and Humidity
LC1200R User’s Guide 021-0183-00 Rev A 9 of 29 2.11 Button Board The button board controls the user controls noted in Section 6.1 LCD Controller Board Controls It can be removed or mounted in another area after initial adjustments are made. 3 Environmental 3.1 Temperature and Humidity The LC1200R wi...
Page 10 - Vibration
LC1200R User’s Guide 021-0183-00 Rev A 10 of 29 3.2 Direct Sunlight Operation This monitor will absorb approximately 45 W of solar power on the front surface of the display in a typical setup when facing the sun directly. It is the integrator’s responsibility to design a system that cools the front ...
Page 11 - Video Signal Requirements; Video Input Lines; Video Parameters
LC1200R User’s Guide 021-0183-00 Rev A 11 of 29 4 Video Signal Requirements 4.1 Video Input Lines The video signal connector that connects to the customer’s equipment is a female 15-pin connector in a high density 9-pin D-Shell housing. Pin number assignments are defined in Table 4, and physical lay...
Page 12 - Synchronization
LC1200R User’s Guide 021-0183-00 Rev A 12 of 29 defined as a level between 0-mv and 10-mv. The white state (full white) is dependent on the VGA controller driving the LC1200R. Maximum levels may range from 550-mv to 714-mv. Nominal 680-mv input voltage shall be defined as the default for supplier se...
Page 13 - Figure 4 TTL Allowable Signal Levels
LC1200R User’s Guide 021-0183-00 Rev A 13 of 29 Figure 4 TTL Allowable Signal Levels
Page 14 - Mode Detection; Table 5 Video Mode; Color Display Detection; Signal Quality; TTL Sync Pulse Signal Levels
LC1200R User’s Guide 021-0183-00 Rev A 14 of 29 4.2.3 Mode Detection The polarity of incoming horizontal/vertical frequencies and synchronization pulses define the video resolution being presented. Video modes are listed in Table 5 Video Mode Definitions . Table Table Table Table 5 5 5 5 Video Mode ...
Page 15 - Timing and Frequency; Video, Horizontal and Vertical Sync; Video Signal On-Off Sequences
LC1200R User’s Guide 021-0183-00 Rev A 15 of 29 4.4 Timing and Frequency 4.4.1 Video, Horizontal and Vertical Sync Figure 6 illustrate video timing relationships the LC1200R operates within when the specified video mode (Table 5 Video Mode Definitions) is applied. Front Porch defines the time from e...
Page 16 - DC Power Input Requirements; DC Power Input Lines
LC1200R User’s Guide 021-0183-00 Rev A 16 of 29 Pulse Vertical Front Porch 0.381 ms 12 lines 0.318 ms 10 lines 0.770 ms 37 lines 0.053 ms 3 lines Vertical Back Porch 1.112 ms 35 lines 1.049 ms 33 lines 0.478 ms 23 lines 0.514 ms 29 lines Vertical Active Display 12.711 ms 400 lines 15.254 ms 480 line...
Page 17 - Power On-Off Sequences; User Controls; LCD Controller Board Controls
LC1200R User’s Guide 021-0183-00 Rev A 17 of 29 The LC1200R is not damaged by input voltages ranging from 0-vdc to 12.4-vdc. 5.3 Power On-Off Sequences The LC1200R will automatically return to normal operation upon resumption of power after a power loss. 6 User Controls 6.1 LCD Controller Board Cont...
Page 18 - User Adjustments; Flip and Mirror; will
LC1200R User’s Guide 021-0183-00 Rev A 18 of 29 The Gain adjustment is to allow the full scale of the input video to be utilized. The direction of this adjustment will reverse when a limit is reached. For example, it will adjust from maximum to minimum, then reverse and go from minimum to maximum. T...
Page 19 - Max Bright Jumper; Install jumper to flip
LC1200R User’s Guide 021-0183-00 Rev A 19 of 29 6.2.2 Max Bright Jumper The photodiode board can be removed from the system. When the photodiode board is unplugged the LC1200R will default to the minimum brightness mode. If the user would like to display to run at maximum brightness, the MAX BRIGHT,...
Page 20 - Dimming; Photodiode Board and Automatic Dimming Connector; Connector Pin Assignments:; Automatic Brightness Mode
LC1200R User’s Guide 021-0183-00 Rev A 20 of 29 6.3 Dimming 6.3.1 Photodiode Board and Automatic Dimming Connector The photodiode board must be mounted in the user’s system so that the photodiode is exposed to the ambient light. In bright conditions, the LC1200R will adjust to maximum brightness. In...
Page 21 - The typical monitor brightness vs. ambient is as follows:; Manual Brightness Mode
LC1200R User’s Guide 021-0183-00 Rev A 21 of 29 The typical monitor brightness vs. ambient is as follows: Figure Figure Figure Figure 9 9 9 9 . Monitor Brightness vs. Ambient . Monitor Brightness vs. Ambient . Monitor Brightness vs. Ambient . Monitor Brightness vs. Ambient 6.3.4 Manual Brightness Mo...
Page 22 - righ; Maximum Brightness Mode; Monitor Performance; Monitor Luminance; Luminance; Display Contrast
LC1200R User’s Guide 021-0183-00 Rev A 22 of 29 Figure Figure Figure Figure 10 10 10 10 0 200 400 600 800 1 000 1 200 1 400 1 600 1 1 .5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 DIM input, volts B righ tn e s s, nit s 6.3.5 Maximum Brightness Mode If constant maximum brightness is desired, a jumper may be installed at locatio...
Page 23 - Display View Angle; Display Uniformity
LC1200R User’s Guide 021-0183-00 Rev A 23 of 29 Planar LC12 Vie wing Angle 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 -80 -60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 Horizontal Viewing Angle (°) Co n tr as t Ra ti o 7.3 Display View Angle 110 Hor. -35 . + 55 vert. CR> 10 Planar LC12 Viewing Angle 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 -8...
Page 24 - White color is concentrated around 5600oK color temperature.; Display Cosmetics; Black Display Picture Mode; The LCD Panel is acceptable if no more than 5 dots are joined.; White Display Picture Mode; The LCD panel is acceptable if no more than 3 dots are joined.; Regulatory Agency Requirements; Safety Certification
LC1200R User’s Guide 021-0183-00 Rev A 24 of 29 White color is concentrated around 5600ºK color temperature. 8 Display Cosmetics The external visual inspection shall be conducted with the unaided eye at a minimum of 35 cm [14in] from the display surface. There are acceptable defects when the display...
Page 25 - Electrostatic Discharge; Labeling
LC1200R User’s Guide 021-0183-00 Rev A 25 of 29 Council Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC (Latest Amendment) on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility is based on compliance with the following harmonized standards: • Electromagnetic E...
Page 26 - ROHS Compliance; This product will be compliant by June 30, 2006; Reliability; Design Workload; Description of Warranty
LC1200R User’s Guide 021-0183-00 Rev A 26 of 29 Figure Figure Figure Figure 11 11 11 11 Sample of Product labeling Sample of Product labeling Sample of Product labeling Sample of Product labeling 9.6 ROHS Compliance This product will be compliant by June 30, 2006 10 Reliability 10.1 Design Workload ...
Page 27 - Support and Service
LC1200R User’s Guide 021-0183-00 Rev A 27 of 29 claim notice and only after receiving Seller’s Return Goods Authorization. Seller shall, at its sole option, repair or replace the Goods. If Goods were repaired, altered or modified by persons other than Seller, this warranty is void. Conditions result...
Page 28 - Glossary of Terms
LC1200R User’s Guide 021-0183-00 Rev A 28 of 29 Hours: M-F, 7:00am - 4pm CET 13 Glossary of Terms Aspect Ratio: The ratio of width to height of a display surface. The standard television aspect ratio is 4:3. Back Porch: The portion of a composite display signal which lies between the trailing edges ...
