SERVICE MANUAL

Model Name : H76

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2003/7/24

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Ini ti al Issue

Copyright July, 2003 . All Rights Reserved

Document #866-G04-01A . P/N: 36.86604.001

Preface
This manual is applied to H76 TI 0.79 DMD / 12deg / 1280x720 / WXGA Home Theater Projector
with digital imaging functionality based on Digital Micro-mirror Device (DMD) technology. Its the
mode of single Panel, 250 watt Philips UHP lamp and 1280(H) x 720(V) resolution. The manual
gives you a brief description of basic technical information to help in service and maintaining the
product.
Your customers will appreciate the quick response time when you immediately identify problems
that occur with our products. We expect your customers will appreciate the service that you offer
them.
This manual is for technicians and people who have an electronic background. Send the product
back to the distributor for repairing and do not attempt to do anything that is complex or is not
mentioned in the troubleshooting.

NOTICE :
The information found in this manual is subject to change without prior notice. Any subsequent
changes made to the data herein will be incorporated in further edition.
Copyright 2003, July
All Rights Reserved
Manual Version 1.0
Document # 866-G04-01A

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Introduction

1-1

Product Highlights
Machanical Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Optical Specifications
Environmental

1-1
1-2
1-2
1-3
1-4

Disassembly Procedure

2-1

Disassemble Lamp Module

Disassemble Top Cover

2-1
2-2

Troubleshooting

3-1

Equipment Needed
Main Procedure

3-1
3-1

Function Test and Alignment Procedure

4-1

Product
Test Equipment
Test Condition
Test Display Modes & Pattern
Inspection Procedure

4-1
4-1
4-1
4-2
4-6

Firmware Upgrade Procedure

5-1

Equipment Needed
Setup Procedure
Firmware Upgrade Procedure

5-1
5-2
5-3

DDC Key-in Procedure

6-1

Equipment Needed
Setup Procedure
DDC Key-in Procedure

6-1
6-2
6-3

Appendix

7-1

Serial number system definition

7-1

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Chapter 1

Introduction
1-1
-

Product Highlights
One 0.79" Mustang DMD projection system with700 ANSI lumen (Min-Engineering
spec), 80% uniformity minimum (ANSI)
Contrast (FOFO) : 1400 : 1 (Min Engineering spec)
250 Watt Philips UHP Lamp 1500hrs (user replaceable)
High efficiency cooling system with system acoustic noise level 30dBA ( Average )
Lens Up/Down 100% Shift construction
4 Adjustable Feet
Dimensions : External Max size 430mm x 305mm x 135mm (without sliding cover)
Power focus projection and power zoom lens 1.35X
RGB color wheel spinning at 120Hz (TBD)
Computer capability up to UXGA 60Hz for Analog & SXGA 60Hz for Digital Inputs
NTSC/PAL/SECAM video capability with S-video / composite / component, and HDTV
(480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i)
Separately R/G/B/H/V BNC input supported.
Auto detection of computer signal input.
Auto Image.(Auto-tracking /frequency /position adjustment)
Automatically saves adjustments for future use
On-screen menu with 9 languages
On Screen lamp life timer
One DVI PC-data input ( Including Analog and Digital RGB signal )
Wireless remote controller
Adaptive voltage control fan speed.
Support HDCP function

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Mechanical Specifications
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1-3

Dimensions(WxHxD) - 16.9(W) x 12.0(D) x 5.3(H) inches ( 430 x 305 x 135 mm)

Weight : < 16.5 lbs. ( 7.49 Kg )
Cooling System - Advanced Air Flow
Three motor FANs with system acoustic 30dB(A) (Average)
Temperature control circuits with Fan speed
Cabinet : Provides space for PCB boards, FAN, optical engine, power supply,
Color : Ivory white or ebony black
Lamp Door Protection : Lamp Power Supply shut off automatically when door open

Electrical Specifications
Power Supply
Input signal spec.

Universal AC 90264V~ 50-60 Hz with PFC input

250W for Philips UHP Lamp @ normal operation
Hsync Frequency 31.5 ~ 100 kHz
Vsync Frequency 43 ~ 85 Hz
Video Signal RGB (PC)
Analog RGB 0.7Vp-p, 75 ohm
Analog RGB 1Vp-p, 75 ohm, Sync. Signal
Separate TTL H,V Sync.
Composite TTL Sync.
Video
Composite video 1Vp-p,75 ohm
S-video Luminance 0.714Vp-p,75 ohm
Chrominance 0.286Vp-p,75 ohm

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Optical Specifications
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1-5

Projection lens : f = 28.3 ~ 38.2 mm, F/2.4, 1.35X Manual Zoom Lens.
Projection Image Size : 21 to 282 Diagonal
Throw Distance : 3.28 ft to 32.80 ft/ 1.0 m to 10m.
Throw Ratio : 1.6~2.16 (Projection Distance/Image Width)
Pr o je c tio n D is ta n c e

I m a g e Siz e ( Ma x . )

I m a g e Siz e ( Min . )

1.0m/3.28'/39.37"

0.72m/2.35'/28.23"

0.53m/1.74'/20.91"

1.5m/4.92'/59.06"

1.08m/3.53'/42.35"

0.80m/2.61'/31.37"

2.0m/6.56'/78.74"

1.43m/4.71'/56.46"

1.06m/3.49'/41.83"

5.0m/16.4'/196.85"

3.59m/11.76'/141.16"

2.67m/8.71'/104.56"

10.0m/32.81'/393.7"

7.17m/23.53'/282.32"

5.31m/17.43'/209.13"

Brightness : Typical 800 lm /Minimum 700 lm

Contrast : Typical 1600:1 /Minimum 1400:1
Uniformity : Typical ANSI 85% /Minimum 80%

Environmental
-

Temperature

Operating : -5C 35C

Storage : -10C 60C
Maximum Humidity Operating : -5C 35C , 80%RH (Max.), non-condensing
Storage : -10C 60C , 80%RH (Max.), non-condensing
Acoustic noise level 30 dB(A) Standard (Typical, Under 23+/-2oC), noise measurement follows ISO 7779, A-weighted sound pressure level measurement
Unit temperature limitation : Temperature of external parts
Lamp life
1500 hours min. , 50% survial rate
Altitude
Operating : 0~2,500 ft 5C~35C
2,500~5,000 ft 5C~30C
5,000~10,000 ft 5C~25C
Storage : < 40,000 ft
MTBF
Operating more than 10,000 hrs (80% confidence level)
Reliability Test
Refer 07- 2016 Reliability Test Procedure ;

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Chapter 2

Disassembly Procedure
2-1

Disassemble Lamp Module

1.
2.

Unscrew 1 screw to remove Lamp Cover from inside to outside, then pull it up.
Loosen 3 screws to remove Lamp Module.

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Disassemble Top Cover

1.

Remove 8 screws from the bottom for the top cover.

Remove the FFC cable when you pull up the top cover.

2.
3.

Remove 2 screws from the Top Cover.

Remove 4 hex screws and then take off I/O Panel
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5.
6.

Remove 9 screws (85.1A623.060).

Remove FFC cable (42.85801.001) from Keypad to M/B.

7.

Remove 4 screws (85.1A623.060) from Thermal Board and remove 9 hex screws (61.
86627.001) and 9 springs (61.87208.001) from Main Board.

8.

Remove 4 Flat screws (85.4A323.050) from Lamp Housing Holder (51.86604.001).

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9.

Unplug 9 wires from Thermal Board.

To Axial Fan
(3 Pin white CNNT)

10.

Remove 2 screws (85.1A623.060).

11.

Remove 4 screws (85.1A623.060).

To Photo Sensor
(3 Pin white CNNT)

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Chapter 3

Troubleshooting
3-1

Equipment Needed

3-2

H76 Projector
DVI to VGA Cable, Power Cord
PC (Personal Computer)
Video Input
Screw Drivers

Main Procedure
Start

Connect Power cord, analog

or digital signal, then turn
power on

Is Lamp light on ?

No

A. Power
Troubleshooting

Yes
Is Image OK ?

No

B. Image Performance
Troubleshooting

Yes
Is function OK?

No

C. Function
Troubleshooting

Yes
Continue

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Continue

Is Remote
Control OK?

No

E. Remote Control
Troubleshooting

Yes
No Fault Found

End

H76 Projector Signal Test

According to the signal of Lamp, Temp and Power LED to decide the function error as follows :
1.
Turn on the power and push down the Power LED button, appear Power LED signal but lamp
cant light up.
Cause : Projector over heat.
2.
Turn on the power and Temp signal is flicker.
Cause : Thermal Sensor detect the projector is over heat.
3.
Temp and Power LED signal are flicker.
Cause : Thermal error or Fan failed.
4.
Lamp and Power LED signal are flicker.
Cause : Lamp NG.

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3-2.1

A. Power Troubleshooting

Start

Is LED
indicator
OK?

No

Check power
cord &
input power
voltage

Yes

Yes

Lamp Cover
assembly OK?

No

Reassembly
Lamp
Cover

Yes

No

Change
Power Supply
Module

Supply
Power
Source

No
Is Fan working?

No

Change
Thermal
Board

No

Change Fan
Module

Change
Front-End
Board

Yes

Is Lamp lit?

Yes

No Fault Found

No

Can hear the sound

of lamp turn on?
(Da.Da.Da.)

No

Change
Lamp
Ballast

No

Change
Front-End
Board

Yes
Change Lamp
Module

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3-2.2

B. Performance Troubleshooting
Start

Have image?

No

Change
Front-End
Board

No

Change
DMD Module

No

Change
DMD Module

Yes
Have garbage
pattern?

Yes

Change
Front-End
Board

No
Uniformity OK?

No

Change
Engine Module

No

Color Adjust
Procedure
* Note 1

Yes
Is color OK?

Change
Front-End
Board

No

No

Change
DMD
Module

No

Optical
Engine

Yes
Dot defect isnt
compliant with
the spec.?

Yes

Change
DMD Module

No
Have line bar?

Yes

Adjust
frequency

No

Change
Front-End Board

Yes

Adjust
tracking

No

Change
Front-End Board

No

Change
DMD Module

No
Have noise?
No
No Fault Found

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3-2.3

C. Function Troubleshooting
Start

Does OSD
show up?

No

Yes

Is KeyPad
Board OK?
No

No

Is Remote
Controller
OK?

Yes

Change
Front-End
Board

No

Change
Key Pad Board

Can function
be adjusted?

Yes

Change
Remote Control

Change
Front-End Board

Yes
No Fault Found

End

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3-2.4

E. Remote Control Troubleshooting

Start

Yes

Does the Remote

Function work?
No

Yes

Replace the battery

No

Yes

Change Remote Control

No

End

Change Front-End Board

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Chapter 4

Function Test & Alignment Procedure

4-1

Product
-

4-2

Test Equipment
-

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IBM PC with XGA resolution (Color Video Signal & Pattern Generator)
VCR with Multi-system(NTSC/PAL/SECAM)
Chroma meter Minolta CL-100

Test Condition
-

Circumstance Brightness : Dark room less than 10 lux

Inspection Distance : 2.0m
Screen Size : 60 inches diagonal (wide)
Before function test and alignment, each H76 should be run-in and warmed-up for
at least 30 minutes with following conditions.
1.) In room temperature
2.) With cycled display colors (R,G,B,White)
3.) With cycled display modes
640*350 (H=31.5 KHz, V=70 Hz)
640*400 (H=37.9 KHz, V=85 Hz)
640*480 (H=37.9 KHz, V=72 Hz)
720*400 (H=31.5 KHz, V=70 Hz)
800*600 (H=53.7 KHz, V=85 Hz)
800*600 (H=37.9 KHz, V=60 Hz)
1024*768 (H=48.4 KHz, V=60 Hz)
1024*768 (H=68.7 KHz, V=85 Hz)
Test Display Mode & Pattern (Refer to 4-3.1 & 4-3.2)
Function Test and Alignment Procedure

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Test Display Modes & Pattern

4-4.1

Compatible Modes
Analog :
Compatibility

Re s olution

V-Sync(Hz)

H-Sync(KHz)

VGA

640*350

70

31.5

VGA

640*350

85

37.9

VGA

640*400

70

31.5

VGA

640*400

85

37.9

VGA

640*480

60

31.5

VGA

640*480

72

37.9

VGA

640*480

75

37.5

VGA

640*480

85

43.3

VGA

720*400

70

31.5

VGA

720*400

85

37.9

SVGA

800*600

56

35.2

SVGA

800*600

60

37.9

SVGA

800*600

72

48.1

SVGA

800*600

75

46.9

SVGA

800*600

85

53.7

XGA

1024*768

43.4

35.5

XGA

10 2 4 * 7 6 8

60

48.4

XGA

1024*768

70

56.5

XGA

1024*768

75

60.0

XGA

1024*768

85

68.7

WXGA

1280*720

60

SXGA

12 8 0 * 10 2 4

60

64

SXGA

1280*1024

75

80

SXGA

1280*1024

85

91.1

UXGA

1600*1200

60

75

MAC LC 13"

640*480

66.66

34.98

MAC II 13"

640*480

66.68

35

MAC 16"

832*624

74.55

49.73

MAC 19"

1024*768

75

60.24

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Analog :
Compatibility

Re s olution

V-Sync(Hz)

H-Sync(KHz)

MAC

1152*870

75.06

68.68

MAC G4

640*480

60

31.35

MAC G4

640*480

120

68.03

MAC G4

10 2 4 * 7 6 8

120

97.09

i MAC DV

6 4 0 * 4 80

117

60

i MAC DV

8 0 0 * 6 00

95

60

i MAC DV

1024*768

75

60

i MAC DV

1152*870

75

68.49

i MAC DV

1280*960

75

75

Compatibility

Re s olution

V-Sync(Hz)

H-Sync(KHz)

VGA

640*350

70

31.5

VGA

640*350

85

37.9

VGA

640*400

70

31.5

VGA

640*400

85

37.9

VGA

640*480

60

3 1. 5

VGA

640*480

72

37.9

VGA

640*480

75

37.5

VGA

640*480

85

43.3

VGA

720*400

70

31.5

VGA

720*400

85

37.9

SVGA

800*600

56

35.2

SVGA

800*600

60

37.9

SVGA

800*600

72

48.1

SVGA

800*600

75

46.9

SVGA

800*600

85

53.7

XGA

10 2 4 * 7 6 8

43

35.5

XGA

1024*768

60

48.4

XGA

1024*768

70

56.5

XGA

1024*768

75

60.0

WXGA

1280*720

60

SXGA

1280*1024

60

Digital :

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4-4.2
Ite m

Function Test Display Pattern

Te s t Conte nt

Patte rn

Spe cification

Re mark

Frequency & Tracking Fine Line Moire

Eliminate visual wavy noise.

Figure 1

Contrast/Brightness

Gray Scale

Gray levels should be distinguishable.

Figure 2

R, G, B and White
Color Performance

R, G, B and
White Color

Each R, G, B color should be normal.

Figure 3~6

Screen Uniformity &

Flicker

Full White

Should be compliant with the spec.

Figure 6

Dead/Blemish Pixel

R, G, B, White,
Dark, Blue 180,
Gray 30

The numbers of dead/blemish pixels should

be compliant with the spec.

Figure 3~9

Boundary

Boundary Frame

Horz. and Vert. position of video shuld be

adjustable to be within the screen frame.

Figure 7

Fine Line Morie Pattern (Figure 1)

Contrast & Brightness (Figure 2)

R. Color Pattern (Figure 3)

G. Color Pattern (Figure 4)

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B. Color Pattern (Figure 5)

Full White Pattern (Figure 6)

Dark Pattern (Figure 7)

Gary 30 Pattern (Figure 8)

Blue 180 Pattern (Figure 9)

Boundary Frame (Figure 10)

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4-5

Inspection Procedure

RESET :
Please press Menu button on the projector panel to enter Factory Reset Function then choose
YES and press Enter to see if it works. This action will allow you to erase all end-users settings
and restore the original factory setting.
Hi-Pot and Grounding Test :
Hi-Pot Specification : 1.5kVAC, 10mA, 2 seconds.
Grounding Specification : 12VDC, 25A, 0.1 ohm.
Clock and Clock Phase :
Test Signal : 1024*768 @ 85Hz
Test Pattern : Line Moire Pattern
Check and see if image sharpness and focus is well performed.
If not, readjust by following steps.
1.) Enter Digital Conversion menu and select Clock Function to adjust the total pixel
number of pixel clock in one line period.
2.) Then select Clock Phase Function and use right or left arrow key to adjust the value to
minimize video flicker.
R, G, B and White Colors Contrast :
Test Signal : 1024*768 @ 85Hz
Test Pattern : 64 or 16 R, G, B and White colors Intensities Pattern
Please check and see if each colors is normal and distinguishable.
If not, please return the unit to repair area.
Screen Uniformity and Flicker :
Test Signal : 1024*768 @ 85Hz
Test Pattern : Full White Pattern
Please check and see if its in normal condition.
If not, please return the unit to repair area.

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Dead Pixel/Blemish Pixel :

Test Signal : 1024*768 @ 85Hz
Test Pattern : Gray 30, Blue 180, White, Dark, Red, Green and Blue Pattern
Please check and see if there are dead pixels on DMD chip.
The total numbers and distance of dead pixels should be complaint with specification.
Check for Secondary Display Modes
Test signal : 1.) 640*350 @ 70.09/85.08Hz
2.) 640*480 @ 72.81/75.00/85.01Hz
3.) 720*400 @ 70.08/85.04Hz
4.) 800*600 @ 56.25/60.32/72.19/75.00/85.06Hz
5.) 832*624 @ 74.55Hz
6.) 1024*768 @ 43.48/60.00/70.00/75.03/85.00Hz
Normally when the primary mode 1024*768 @ 85Hz is well adjusted and complaint with the
specification, then the secondary display modes will be great possibility to be complaint with the
specification. But we still have to check with general test pattern to make sure every secondary
modes is complaint with specification.
Factory Reset :
After final QC step, we have to erase all saved change again and restore the factory defaults. Please
select and enter Factory Reset Function to see if it is workable. This action will allow you erase all
end-users settings and restore the original factory setting.

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Chapter 5

Firmware Upgrade Procedure

5-1

Equipment Needed
Software :

FlashUpgrader.EXE
pwSDK.inf
Bootcode.hex
Flasher.hex
Gui.hex
Config.hex
RomCode.hex

Hardware :

Fixture
H76 Projector
RS-232 to RS-232 9 Pin female connector cable

Pin Assignment
I/O

PC

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Setup Procedure
1.

The 9 pins female RS-232 to RS-232 cable connect to the COM port of PC and H76.

2.

Connect RS-232 to fixture to COM1 of PC and H76.

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Firmware Upgrade Procedure

1.

2.

Execute FlashUpgrader.exe.

The window of FlashUpgrader shows up.

Click Choose to get the file directory and change Baud Rate to 115200.

115200

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3.

Select <pwSDK.inf> file and open it.

4.

Select the serial port which is connected with the unit.

Select baud rate to 115200, dont use other baud rate.
Click Flash button to start the firmware upgrade.

5.

115200

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6.

Press the Power button of H76 until download the GUI.HEX file to 10%.

115200

7.
8.
9.

H76 is under upgrading Firmware as follows. (Download the file : RomCode.hex)

H76 is under upgrading Firmware as follows. (Download the file : configdata.hex)
After all files are downloaded, the unit will start up automatically and firmware
upgrade is finished.

115200

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Chapter 6

DDC Key-in Procedure

6-1 Equipment Needed
-

Hardware :
Fixture
PC
VGA Cable
Power Cord
Power Adapter
RS-232 Cable
H76 Unit
DDC Driver

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6-2

Setup Procedure
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Connect Power Adapter with fixture.

Make sure the JP1 and JP5 are close and JP2 is open.
Connect P1 of the fixture with COM1 port of PC by RS-232 cable.
( Figure 1)
Connect P2 of the fixture with VGA port of H76 by the VGA cable.
( Figure 1)
Connect P3 of fixture with DVI port of H76 by the DFP to DVI cable.
Turn on the power of the fixture.

P3

P2
Power
Switch

P1

Power
Adapter

Figure 1 : Fixture

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DDC Key-in Procedure

1.

Turn on H76 and run DDC program in the PC.

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2.

Make sure link is OK or not.

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3. Key-in S/N into the blank beside Bar Code, then press Enter key on
keyboard begin programming.
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4 . After finishing the above action, PASS massage will appear on the Screen.

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Chapter 7

Appendix
7-1

Serial Number System Definition

7-1.1

Serial Number Format for Projector

A BBB Y WW C D BEMO EEEE

2

A = Optoma, B~Z = OEM

Product code (ex: 866 = H76)

Y = Last number of the year (ex: 2003 - 3)

Week of year

Panel vendor code

Electrical classification (1=110V, 2=220V, 0=universal)

B = BIOS version, E = PCB board version,

M = Mechanical version, O = Optical version

8

Serial code (from 0001~)

EX : A866329T0AAAA1001
This label A866329T0AAAA1001 represents the whole serial number for H76, including
Ver. 1st of BIOS and Ver. 1 of PCB Board. Both mechanical and optical version are 1st. In
addition, panel vendor is T1. Its produced on 29-week of 2003 for universal area and its serial
code is 1001.

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