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#1 | LCD instrument backlight functionality datum

Mon Aug 24, 2020 2:02 pm

Hi
Just wondering whether anyone can advise me on what should be the normal functionality of the instrument backlight (R1200RS, not 1250).
I noticed that I could see that the backlight was on even in the most intense of sunlight.
This surprised me as I had expected that it would be off until the ambient light dropped below a certain level.
If anyone could tell me how theirs behaves it'd be much appreciated.
Thanks
Chris

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#2 | RE: LCD instrument backlight functionality datum

Mon Aug 24, 2020 2:31 pm

https://www.r1200rforum.com/threads/ambi...nt-panel.17049/

This will answer your question

2019 R1250 GS TE Black

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#3 | RE: LCD instrument backlight functionality datum

Mon Aug 24, 2020 2:49 pm (Last edited: Mon Aug 24, 2020 2:49 pm)

Zitat von boxter im Beitrag #2
https://www.r1200rforum.com/threads/ambient-light-brightness-instrument-panel.17049/

This will answer your question

That thread is for a pre liquid cooled bike with a different dash.
The thread does mention adjusting the contrast but that does not sound like Chris's problem.

Lee
2016 R1200RS
Iowa, USA

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#4 | RE: LCD instrument backlight functionality datum

Mon Aug 24, 2020 3:49 pm

Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #3
Zitat von boxter im Beitrag #2
https://www.r1200rforum.com/threads/ambient-light-brightness-instrument-panel.17049/

This will answer your question

That thread is for a pre liquid cooled bike with a different dash.
The thread does mention adjusting the contrast but that does not sound like Chris's problem.

It's highlighted that there is a brightness adjustment for my model though - I'll check it later.
Thanks
Chris

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#5 | RE: LCD instrument backlight functionality datum

Mon Aug 24, 2020 4:07 pm (Last edited: Mon Aug 24, 2020 4:09 pm)

I have a 2016 Lupin blue and white.
The black background with amber alpha-numberic highlighting comes on at night or dusk.
It flips during the day pr dawn- amber background, black alpha-numeric highlighting.
Seems to make sense, because the background blends with the lighting conditions, and the alpha-numerics stand out.

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#6 | RE: LCD instrument backlight functionality datum

Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:19 pm

Zitat von basskleff im Beitrag #5
I have a 2016 Lupin blue and white.
The black background with amber alpha-numberic highlighting comes on at night or dusk.
It flips during the day pr dawn- amber background, black alpha-numeric highlighting.
Seems to make sense, because the background blends with the lighting conditions, and the alpha-numerics stand out.

This is correct, it switches amber on black to black on amber between daylight and night (or tunnel) conditions. Regardless of these 2 default settings, you can still use the menu to adjust the brightness level to your preference.

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