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Acer AT3220A/3220B/3220 LCD TV Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw Project Code: T58 PRINTED IN TAIWAN...
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Acer LCD TV AT3220/3220A/3220B service guide. Date Chapter Updates 2006/08/08 Chapter 1 Revise PIP/PBP/POP supporting configuration on page 37.
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Denotes actual messages that appear SCREEN MESSAGES on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This LCD TV was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features: LCD Panel Max. resolution: 1366x768 Display area: 32 inches diagonal Display color: 16.7 M colors (8 real bits per color) Life time: 60,000 hours Input Signal: 1-ch LVDS Contrast ratio: 1200:1 ( Typ )
System Block Diagram System Block and Wiring Diagram PANEL INVERTER I/O Board POWER MAIN Board A-Tuner Module AV 1 AV 2 Component1 Component2 SPEAKER IR Receiver Key Board LCD Main Board Block Diagram Chapter 1...
LCD TV Overview A general introduction to Acer LCD TV ports, functions and indicators. AT3220A/AT3220B/AT3220 Front panle view The panel view below is for AT3220A/AT3220B/AT3220. Item Description Power On/Off Power on or off the LCD TV. Menu key Turn s the OSD menu On and OFF.
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T3220A Rear panel view Item Item Power switch PC Audio-in AC-in AV-Audio L/R + COMPONENT 1/2 HDMI AV-Audio L/R + CVBS 1/2 VGA-in Analog antenna DVI-d Chapter 1...
AT3220A Remote controller General Keys Item Description POWER Press to turn your TV on/off. DISPLAY Press to display input/channel information (dependent on input/source type). MUTE Press to toggle audio on and off. Input buttons (TV/AV/ Press to select correct input mode. COMPONENT/PC) SLEEP Press to set a time period after which the TV will switch itself to standby (15, 30,...
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3 modes. Press to switch the sound system between stereo, main and SAP. Information is displayed in the top right-hand corner. e (Empowering Technology) Press to activate Acer Empowering Technology. VOL (+/-) Press to increase or decrease the volume. CH (up/down) Press to sequentially select the TV channel.
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AT3220B Remote controller General Keys Item Description POWER Press to turn your TV on/off. DISPLAY Press to display input/channel information (dependent on input/source type). MUTE Press to toggle audio on and off. Input buttons (TV/AV/ Press to select correct input mode.
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3 modes. Press to select the sound input, displayed in the top right-hand corner (mono, stereo, bilingual). e (Empowering Technology) Press to activate Acer Empowering Technology. VOL (+/-) Press to increase or decrease the volume. CH (up/down) Press to sequentially select the TV channel.
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AT3220 Remote controller General Keys Item Description POWER Press to turn your TV on/off. DISPLAY Press to display input/channel information (dependent on input/source type). MUTE Press to toggle audio on and off. Input buttons (TV/AV/ Press to select correct input mode. SCART/PC) SLEEP Press to set a time period after which the TV will switch itself to standby (15, 30,...
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WIDE Press to toggle scaling mode between 4:3; 16:9, Panorama and Letterbox 1, 2, 3 modes. Press to select the sound input, displayed in the top right-hand corner (mono, stereo, bilingual). VOL (+/-) Press to increase or decrease the volume. CH (up/down) Press to sequentially select the TV channel.
Basic connection Connecting the power cord Connect the AC cord into the AC input on the back of the set. Connect the male plug to the wall outlet as shown. For AT3220A: For AT3220B: For AT3220: Chapter 1...
Connecting an antenna/cable Connect the antenna cable to the appropriate antenna terminal on the back of the TV set as shown below. Getting started watching your TV Select the setup language you prefer. Please select country. Ensure that your co-axial cables connected correctly before proceeding. Chapter 1...
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Scan for analog channels. Setup is now complete. You are ready to begin watching TV. If you leave the setup process before it is complete, you will be given a choice of options: 1. Resume setup 2. Resume setup wizard at next startup 3.
Connect your DVD player, VCR or audio/video equipment using the SCART port located at the rear of your LCD TV as shown below. For AT3220A: Source-IN Yellow White Blue Green S-video NOTE: Acer recommends the following priority for connection types: HDMI -> DVI ->D-Sub ->COMPONENT - > S-Video -> Composite. Chapter 1...
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For AT3220B: Yellow White Blue Green Chapter 1...
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Source-IN Yellow White Blue Green * Acer recommends the following priority for connection types: HDMI -> COMPONENT -> SCART -> Composite. TV-OUT *SCART-out only works with analog broadcasts. Connecting a camera, camcorder, video am or headphones Connect your camera or camcorder to the video/audio ports on the rear of the TV set as shown below.
To display PC output on your TV, connect your PC or notebook computer to the TV as shown below. For AT3220A: NOTE: For VGA and DVI input, Acer recommends setting your PC’s external monitor resolution to 1360 x 768 pixel @ 60 Hz.
For AT3220: Selecting the input source Once you have connected your antenna or external equipment to the TV, you need to select the correct input source. Press the corresponding button on the remote control to select the correct input source. Chapter 1...
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For AT3220A/AT3220B: COMPONENT Item Input Button Guide TV key Toggle Analog TV (ATV) between input sources. AV key Toggle AV1, AV2, AV3-CVBS* and HDMI between input sources. COMPONENT key Toggle COMPONENT 1, COMPONENT2 and AV3-COMPONENT* between input sources. PC key Toggle VGA between input sources.
OSD navigation Many of the advanced settings and adjustments are available through using the OSD (onscreen display) menus, as shown in the example screenshot below. Basic operations required to navigate these menus (Picture, Audio, Channel management, Options, Settings and Empowering) are described in this section. Navigating the OSD with the remote control NOTE: You can also interact with these menus using the front panel controls.
Adjusting the OSD settings The OSD can be used for adjusting the settings of your LCD TV. Press the MENU key to open the OSD. You can use the OSD to adjust the picture quality, audio settings, channel settings, options, general settings, and Empowering Technology. For advanced settings, please refer to following page: Adjusting the picture quality Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD.
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NOTE: The options available on the OSD may vary depending on the TV signal source. Chapter 1...
Set-up Empowering mode More than 2 seconds The Empowering Key opens up the Acer Empowering Technology functions. In TV mode, the choice is between Scenario mode and Favorite channel. Set-up Empowering mode To change your Empowering Key’s default setting: Press and hold the Empowering Key for more than two seconds to open the menu.
Default setting in different Empowering mode Scenario mode in TV (default setting) Scenario mode has five preset viewing modes designed to give you the best picture quality when watching a particular kind of program. There are five pre-defined audio and video settings for optimal enjoyment of the following scenarios: Standard TV, Movie, Sport, Concert, Game, User.
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OSD Navigation Many of the advanced settings and adjustments are available through using the OSD (on screen display) menus, as shown in the example screenshot below. Basic operations required ot navigate these menus (Picture, Audio, Settings, Options, Empowering) are described in this section. The first time you access the OSD, you will be asked to choose your language settings.
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Teletext Most TV channels also broadcast information via the teletext feature. This Acer LCD TV has 252 pages of memory which will store pages and subpages, thereby reducing waiting time. The teletext buttons on the remote control are listed below.
Advanced Features PIP/PBP/POP Press the PIP/PBP button once to display activate picture-in-picture (PIP). Press twice to activate picture-by-picture (PBP). Press three times to activate picture-on-picture (POP). Then, the POP screens will display the TV Channel programs on by one. POP (Picture-on-Picture) PIP (Picture-in-Picture) PBP (Picture-by-Picture) NOTE: The OSD menu is not available in PIP/POP/PBP modes.
1a. Press the ACTIVE key to toggle between PBP screens. 1b. Press the TV, AV, COMPONENT or PC keys, number keys or COMPONENT CH up or down to change the content of the active screen. 2. Press the SWAP key to change the content between the primary and the PBP screen.
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to enable this feature: Setting a personal PIN Press the MENU key on the remote control to bring up the OSD. Use the directional keys to navigate to the Settings menu. Then select Set PIN. (see note) Enter a four-digit password. Type it again and press OK to reconfirm. Press MENU to exit.
Hardware Specifications and Configurations Electro / Optical Size of screen 32 inches for AT320A/AT3220B/AT3220 LCD panel supplier Screen aspect ratio Type of screen TFT with Super MVA technology or SIPS or QSV Screen resolution 1366 x 768 Display colors 16.7 M colors (8 real bits per color) Chromaticity 0.638...
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Mains Power supply electrical The power supply for this product is an internal converter, with a non-replaceable fuse internally. This converter is designed specification to meet CE mark requirement. • Input voltage and frequency range: The operating range of line voltage is AC 90 volts to 264 volts, 47Hz to 63 Hz.
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Hard / Soft Performance Languages Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Swedish supported Starting time A correct picture (color, aspect ratio, stability) can be displayed <6 second after power on Wake-up behaviour The system can be waken up if the button Standby is pressed (keypad “power”...
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PIP/PBP Main HDMI Component 1 Component 2 O: support • X: not supprot POP (1+5, 1+12) Main and Sub Screen Combination Main HDMI Component 1 Component 2 TTX level • FLOF level 1.5 source can be RF, DVBT or AV. •...
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Video management • User adjustments: contrast, brightness, color, tint (NTSC), sharpness • Color temperature: cold, middle-cold, standard, middle- warm, warm Aspect ratio • Aspect ratio available for all the video sources • 4/3, 16/9, panorama, letterbox1, letterbox2, letterbox3 NOTE: PC & DVI only support 4/3 & 16/9 Scenario functions Settings: Standard, movie, sport, concert, game,...
Environmental Requirements The TV shall meet the following environmental requirements under normal operating conditions. Operating +/- 5 for purity, white point, mis-convergence, luminance measurements and white uniformity measurement Operating temperature: C to 35 Operating humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing) Storage and Storage temperature: C to 60 Shipping temperature:...
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Drop Test The packaged display shall be capable of passing drop test as specified in following specification without any measurable degradation in performance or detectable mechanical or cosmetic damage. Filter: 330 Hz Dropping way: 1 corner, 3 edges, 6 flats Dropping height: see the table below Weight(kg) Corner, edge,...
Chapter 2 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge small Philips screwdriver flat head screwdriver Philips screwdriver...
General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. Remove the battery pack.
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
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IO board. Then carefully detach the main board and the IO board from the main unit. (Note: This step is for AT3220B) 10. Remove the screw holding the power board ground cable and remove two screws (indicating by the red arrows) fastening the switch bracket.
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14. Remove three screws fastening the power support bracket. 15. Then remove another three screws holding the power support bracket on the right side as shown and remove the power support bracket. 16. Remove the two screws holding the bracket on the right side as shown and remove the bracket. 17.
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25. Remove the two screws holding the IR board then disconnect the cables and remove the IR board. 26. Remove the four screws fastening the speaker on the right side. 27. Remove the four screws fastening the speaker on the left side then take out the speaker set. 28.
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for Acer LCD TV AT3220A/AT3220B and AT3220 problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test this model. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.
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AT3220A Troubleshooting Guideline Can not power on Power code Check Power code Plug in? Replace Power board or Main board LED Bright? Or IO board or All cable LED Bright Check Remote control Replacement M/B Green color ? and keypad ? Replacement Remote control or IR board or Keypad board LCD Panel...
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LCD no backligh Inverter power Change Inverter Cable had Plug in Power Cable LCD Panel Backlight Replacement Power/B Bright ? LCD Panel Backlight Bright ? Replacement LCD Panel Inverter /B LCD Panel Backlight Replacement Main/B Bight Chapter 4...
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Remote controller does not have function Remote Control have Change Battery battery ? Check IR/B cable or IR Board Cable plug in Replacement IR/B Cable Press Remote Menu Key Replacement IR/B OSD can Display ? Press Remote Menu Key Replacement M /B OSD can Display ? Chapter 4...
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Button key does not have function Key Board Cable Check K/B cable or plug in Replacement K/B Cable Press Menu Key check Replacement K/B Cable have Function? Press Menu Key check Replacement K/B Cable have Function? Chapter 4...
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RF no display RF Cable Check RF cable or plug in Replacement RF Cable Replacement I/O board Replacement M/B RF Can Display Chapter 4...
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Component 1, 2 no display Check Component cable Component Cable or Replacement plug in? Component Cable Replacement I /O Board Component can display Replacement M/B Board Chapter 4...
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AV1, AV2 no display Check CVBS cable or CVBS Cable Replacement CVBS plug in? Cable Replacement I /O Board CVBS cat display Replacement M/B Board Chapter 4...
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Speaker does not have sound Audio R/L source Check Audio R/L had plug IN? source cable Check Video cable or Video can Display ? Replacement Video Cable Mute turn off Volume set 50 Speaker R/L cable Check Speaker cable or plug IN? Replacement Speaker cable Speaker have Sound...
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VGA no display DVI Cable Check DVI cable or plug in? Replacement DVI Cable Read EDID DATA EDID Data Normal ? Write EDID data DVI can display ? Replacement M /B Chapter 4...
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10. DVI no display DVI Cable Check DVI cable or plug in? Replacement DVI Cable Read EDID DATA EDID Data Normal ? Write EDID data DVI can display ? Replacement M /B Chapter 4...
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11. HDMI no display Check HDMI cable or HDMI Cable Replacement HDMI plug in? Cable Read EDID DATA EDID Data Normal ? Write EDID data HDMI can display ? Replacement M /B Chapter 4...
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12. HDMI no sound HDMI Cable Check HDMI cable or plug in ? Replacement HDMI CABLE Read EDID DATA EDID Data normal ? Write EDID data Sound output? Replacement Main/B Chapter 4...
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13. VGA/DVI no sound Check Video cable or PC or PC/DVI can Display ? Replacement VGA/DVI cable Turn off Mute function Volume set to 50 Audio Line in Check Line in cable or Cable Plug IN? Replacement Line in Cable Sound Normal ? Replacement Main/B Chapter 4...
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15. AV1/S-video no sound Check Video and R-L AV1/S-Video/R-L cable or Replacement Cable plug in? Video or R-L Cable Mute turn-off Volume =30 Check Video and R-L AV1/S-Video Source cable or Replacement can Display? Video or R-L Cable AV1/S-Video Sound Replacement IO /B Normal? Replace...
DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
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AT3220A/AT3220B/AT3220 FRU List Picture Part Name (Description) Part Number ACCESSORY REMOTE CONTROLLER - USA 25.M25V7.001 REMOTE CONTROLLER - EU 25.M28V7.001 REMOTE CONTROLLER - AUS 25.M38V7.001 BOARD POWER BOARD 55.M25V7.001 FUNCTION BOARD 55.M25V7.002 IR BOARD 55.M25V7.003 IO/TURNER BOARD - PAL EU 55.M12V7.004...
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AT3220A/AT3220B/AT3220 FRU List Picture Part Name (Description) Part Number IO/TURNER BOARD - PAL AUS 55.M12V7.005 MAIN BOARD - PAL EU FOR AU 55.M25V7.005 MAIN BOARD - NTSC NA FOR AU 55.M28V7.002 MAIN BOARD - PAL AUS FOR AU 55.M38V7.001 CABEL LVDS CABLE - PANEL TO MB FOR AU 50.M25V7.001...
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AT3220A/AT3220B/AT3220 FRU List Picture Part Name (Description) Part Number CABLE - MB TO POWER BOARD 10P 50.M25V7.003 CABLE - ADUIO TO POWER BOARD 8P/7P 50.M25V7.004 CABLE - MB TO KEY TO IR TO LED 50.M25V7.005 SPEAKER CABLE 50.M12V7.005 GROUND CABLE 50.M12V7.007...
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AT3220A/AT3220B/AT3220 FRU List Picture Part Name (Description) Part Number FRONT BEZEL ASSY 60.M25V7.001 BACK COVER ASSY 60.M25V7.002 STAND ASSY 60.M25V7.003 LCD SUPPORT BRACKET - L 33.M25V7.001 Note: The picture shows left and right LCD support bracket. Left LCD support bracket is on the lower side.
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AT3220A/AT3220B/AT3220 FRU List Picture Part Name (Description) Part Number SWITCH BRACKET 33.M25V7.005 EMI SHIELDING 33.M25V7.006 STAND SUPPORT BRACKET 33.M25V7.007 FUNCTION KEY 42.M25V7.001 PCB HOLDER - PAL EU 33.M25V7.008 Note: The spare part- PCB Holder is without sponge. Please detach the spone and attach the new PCB holder if you ever change this part.
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AT3220A/AT3220B/AT3220 FRU List Picture Part Name (Description) Part Number SPEAKER ASSY - L 23.M25V7.001 Note: The picture shows left and right speaker. Left speaker is on the left side. SPEAKER ASSY - R 23.M25V7.002 Note: The picture shows left and right speaker. Right speaker is on the right side.
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AT3220A/AT3220B/AT3220 FRU List Picture Part Name (Description) Part Number CARTON CLASP VW7(JXVW7001,3A) 47.M08V7.020 Chapter 4...