MEDIS
5MP1HM
System Manual
B410046 / 00
July 2003
© 2003 BARCO NV. All rights reserved
BarcoView
Theodoor Sevenslaan 106
8500 Kortrijk, Belgium
Phone: +32(0)56 23 32 44
Fax: +32(0)56 23 33 74
E-mail: sales.medical@barco.com
http://www.barcoview.com
BarcoView Inc
3059 Premiere Parkway
Duluth, Georgia, 30097,USA
Phone: +1 678 475 8000
Fax: +1 678 475 8100
E-mail: sales.medical@barco.com
http://www.barcoview.com
BarcoView LTD
16F-1, Cheng Loong Plaza 33, Min Sheng Road
Section 1, Pan Chiao, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Phone: +886 2 2957 8357
Fax: +886 2 2957 4080
CONTENTS
Introduction ....................................................................................................... 7
Introduction ......................................................................................................... 9
Contents of the package ................................................................................ 9
Other relevant documents .............................................................................. 9
MeDis installation overview ............................................................................ 9
Important installation considerations .............................................................. 9
Preparations before installation ................................................................. 9
Display Controller installation ....................................................................... 11
BarcoMed 5MP1HM Product Overview ........................................................ 13
Features of the BarcoMed 5MP1HM ....................................................... 13
Minimum System Requirements .............................................................. 13
Supported Resolutions ............................................................................ 13
System Configuration Guidelines ............................................................ 13
Hardware Installation ........................................................................................ 15
Familiarizing Yourself With the 5MP1HM ................................................ 15
Jumper Location ...................................................................................... 15
Using the VGA Capabilities of the BarcoMed 5MP1HM .......................... 15
Examples of PCI Slots ............................................................................. 16
Installing the BarcoMed 5MP1HM Display Controller .............................. 17
Running Multiple BarcoMed Display Controllers in a Single Host ........... 17
Display installation ......................................................................................... 19
Display installation ............................................................................................ 21
Example........................................................................................................ 21
Placing and configuring the displays ............................................................ 22
Connection of the video cables .................................................................... 22
Connection of the Remote cables ................................................................ 23
Power up the system .................................................................................... 23
Barcomed driver and software installation .................................................. 25
Planning Your Barcomed Windows 2000 Installation .................................. 27
Installing the BarcoMed 5MP2 AURA, 5MP2, 5MP1HM, 5MP1H or 4MP2
Windows 2000 Software .............................................................................. 29
Using the BarcoMed Product Installation Wizard .................................... 29
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Driver Installation ..................................................................................... 31
BARCO DPMS Screen Saver Installation ................................................ 35
Setting the Resolution of Your 5MP1HM ................................................ 38
Reinstalling or Updating your BarcoMed 5MP2 AURA, 5MP2, 5MP1HM,
5MP1H or 4MP2 Driver ............................................................................ 40
Planning Your Barcomed Windows XP Installation ...................................... 41
Installing the BarcoMed 5MP2 AURA, 5MP2, 5MP1HM, 5MP1H or 4MP2
Windows XP Software .................................................................................. 43
Using the BarcoMed Product Installation Wizard .................................... 43
Driver Installation ..................................................................................... 44
BARCO DPMS Screen Saver Installation ................................................ 48
Setting the Resolution of Your 5MP1HM ................................................. 51
Reinstalling or Updating your BarcoMed 5MP2 AURA, 5MP2, 5MP1HM,
5MP1H or 4MP2 Drivers .......................................................................... 53
Barcomed controller tools ............................................................................. 55
BarcoMed Driver Tab ........................................................................................ 57
Introduction................................................................................................... 57
Status............................................................................................................ 59
Graphics Board ........................................................................................ 59
Driver Version ......................................................................................... 59
Resolution ............................................................................................... 59
Palette Mode ................................................................................................ 59
UserModifiable Color Palette ................................................................... 59
Static Gray Palette including standard system colors.............................. 59
Static Gray Palette with NO system colors .............................................. 60
Drawing Modes............................................................................................. 61
Enable DirectDraw .................................................................................. 61
Enable Dithering ..................................................................................... 61
Monitor Configuration ................................................................................... 61
Languages supported .................................................................................. 62
BarcoMed Hardware Tab .................................................................................. 63
Introduction................................................................................................... 63
Using The BarcoMed Hardware Tab ............................................................ 65
Device ...................................................................................................... 65
PCI Information ........................................................................................ 66
Firmware Information .............................................................................. 66
Barco DPMS Screen Saver Overview .............................................................. 69
Introduction................................................................................................... 69
BARCO DPMS Screen Saver Options ......................................................... 70
Current Scheme ....................................................................................... 70
Save As .................................................................................................... 70
Delete....................................................................................................... 70
Work Schedule ........................................................................................ 70
Begin Work Day ....................................................................................... 70
End Work Day.......................................................................................... 70
Screen Saver During Work Day .............................................................. 71
Available Savers ...................................................................................... 71
Settings .................................................................................................... 71
DPMS Settings After Work Day ............................................................... 71
Amount of Time in each DPMS State ...................................................... 71
Monitor Settings ....................................................................................... 72
Use As Logon Screen Saver .................................................................... 72
Getting started with the BARCO DPMS Screen Saver ................................ 72
Using the BARCO DPMS Screen Saver ...................................................... 73
Installing or Reinstalling BARCO DPMS ...................................................... 78
Uninstalling BARCO DPMS .......................................................................... 78
MediCal software installation and usage ..................................................... 81
MediCal software installation ............................................................................ 83
Optical sensor connection ................................................................................ 83
Using MediCal ................................................................................................... 83
Display user manual ....................................................................................... 85
Introduction ....................................................................................................... 89
Overview ....................................................................................................... 89
Resolution and bandwidths...................................................................... 89
The memory system ................................................................................ 89
Image conformity and consistency .......................................................... 89
Calibration and adjustments .................................................................... 89
Power saving system ............................................................................... 90
Versions and options .................................................................................... 90
About the manuals ....................................................................................... 91
Installation ......................................................................................................... 92
Precautions .................................................................................................. 92
The package contents .................................................................................. 92
Controls and connectors .............................................................................. 93
Signal connection ......................................................................................... 94
a) Connection of video signals ................................................................ 94
b) Connection of data signals .................................................................. 95
c) Connection of optical sensor ............................................................... 95
d) Connection of power ............................................................................ 96
Positioning the display ................................................................................. 96
Important considerations .............................................................................. 97
Operation: User controls ................................................................................... 98
Switching on / off .......................................................................................... 98
Contrast and brightness control ................................................................... 99
Viewing Status information ......................................................................... 101
Other adjustments ...................................................................................... 102
Advanced settings and Adjustments (For service staff only) ......................... 103
Settings ...................................................................................................... 103
Adjustments................................................................................................ 105
a) How to make the adjustments ........................................................... 105
b) Description of the adjustments .......................................................... 105
Geometry ............................................................................................... 105
Focus ...................................................................................................... 111
ALC (optional) ......................................................................................... 111
Luminance uniformity............................................................................. 112
Factory reset .......................................................................................... 112
c) How to save changes ........................................................................ 112
Maintenance ................................................................................................... 113
Picture tube ............................................................................................ 113
Cabinet................................................................................................... 113
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 114
Appendix A: Background information .............................................................. 115
Luminance Uniformity Correction .......................................................... 115
Power saving system ............................................................................. 115
Appendix B: Technical specifications .............................................................. 117
INTRODUCTION
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Introduction
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INTRODUCTION
BARCO MeDis® 5MP1H is a total display solution for medical
applications. This can be a single-head or multi-head system. MeDis
comes with everything you need to set-up a complete viewing system,
from video cables to displays.
Contents of the package
Please refer to the packing list on the outside of the MeDis box.
Please contact BARCO if the content of the package does not
correspond to the list.
Other relevant documents
MediCal Pro Installation and User Manual
MeDis installation overview
To install the MeDis system completely, you have to follow these
steps:
1 Install the display controller(s) in the PC
2 Install and connect the displays to the PC
3 Install the BarcoMed driver software
4 Install the MediCal software
5 Use MediCal
Introduction
Important installation considerations
Preparations before installation
1 Make sure all equipment is switched off.
2 In case you use a PCI extension box, please install the box
following the guidelines in its Installation or User's guide.
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Introduction
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DISPLAY
CONTROLLER
INSTALLATION
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Display Controller installation
BarcoMed 5MP1HM Product Overview
The BarcoMed 5MP1HM Display Controller delivers a quality 2048 x
2560 pixel image with 1024 simultaneous shades of gray for medical
imaging applications. The BarcoMed 5MP1HM includes features
specifically designed to meet the demands of mammography.
Features of the BarcoMed 5MP1HM
2048 x 2560 resolution
14 bit input and 10 bit output DAC
256 MB Memory
Accelerated image loading and panning
Single Head Configuration
1024 Simultaneous shades of gray
Hardware cursor
Full Speed VGA Emulation
Single slot PCI card
Display Properties Control Panel to dynamically change display
settings
Control Panel support for the English (U.S.), Dutch, German,
Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese
languages
Minimum System Requirements
Half length PCI slot with no obstructions
PCI 2.1 Compliant System
NT 4.0 SP4 and above, Windows 2000 SP1 and above, or
Windows XP
Supported Resolutions
2048x2560 @ 76 Hz (primary)
System Configuration Guidelines
Because of the low power consumption and low heat generation of
the 5MP1HM, multiple boards may be installed in adjacent PCI slots
or adjacent to other PCI boards. Additionally there should be no need
to modify either the PCs power supply and/or cooling system.
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Display Controller installation
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Notice: Wear a protective ESD strap during installation or handling of
the controller. Electrostatic charges can damage the controller.
Familiarizing Yourself With the 5MP1HM
Prior to installing your 5MP1HM controller(s) in your PC please take a
few minutes to familiarize yourself with both the controller and the PCI
slots in your computer.
Figure 1: The 5MP1HM Display Controller
Jumper Location
There is one user settable jumper on the BarcoMed 5MP1HM. It is
used to enable or disable the VGA capabilities of the controller.
Using the VGA Capabilities of the BarcoMed 5MP1HM
Prior to installing the BarcoMed 5MP1HM, decide if you are going to
use its on-board VGA capabilities. If you are, check the setting of the
Jumper at J-1 on the display controller. (See VGA Jumper, J-1,
Figures 1 and 2) By default, VGA should be enabled, on the top two
pins. If you are using the VGA capabilities of the 5MP1HM, you
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Display Controller installation
should now remove any third party VGA controller from your system or
disable the integrated VGA controller.
If you decide to use a separate VGA card and monitor as your boot
monitor, you must disable the on-board VGA capabilities of the
BarcoMed 5MP1HM by moving the jumper to the bottom two pins at J-
1.
Figure 2: VGA Jumper Enlarged View
NOTE: To use multiple 5MP1HM controllers in a single host with VGA
enabled, you need to enable VGA on only ONE of the 5MP1HM
controllers and disable VGA on ALL other BarcoMed controllers.
Examples of PCI Slots
The BarcoMed 5MP1HM is a 64bit PCI controller. To obtain full
performance, it needs to be installed in a 64bit slot. Figure 3
illustrates the types of slots so that you can correctly identify which
one to use for the 5MP1HM.
Figure 3: PCI and RAID Controller Slots
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Display Controller installation
Installing the BarcoMed 5MP1HM Display Controller
Install the 5MP1HM into your computer following these steps:
1. Turn off the power to your computer and disconnect the power
cord.
2. Remove the chassis cover according to the manufacturers
instructions. Be sure to observe safety warnings.
3. If you have decided to use the on-board VGA capabilities of the
5MP1HM (see Using the VGA Capabilities of the BarcoMed
5MP1HM), you must now remove any VGA cards that are
currently installed in the computer. You may also need to un-install
the drivers for that VGA controller. (Consult the User Guide for
your VGA controller for instructions on removing the driver.) If your
system has an integrated VGA card you may need to make
changes to your systems BIOS settings in order to use the VGA
capabilities of your BarcoMed controller. (Consult your PC
manufacturers guides for instructions.)
4. Install the 5MP1HM Display Controller into a free 64bit PCI slot
(see Figure 3 for examples of slots). Be sure that the controller is
seated firmly in the slot.
5. Secure the card to the chassis with the PCs I/O panel mounting
screw, and replace the chassis cover.
6. Connect the display to the BarcoMed 5MP1HM using the video
cable provided with the controller. Each display cable has three
BNC connectors on it. The green one is the video, the black one is
the horizontal sync, and the white one is the vertical sync. Figure
4 shows the cable connectors on the back of the controller. To
install multiple BarcoMed 5MP1HM display controllers in your
computer repeat steps 4 6.
7. Reconnect the power cord, turn on the power, and boot the system
as usual.
Running Multiple BarcoMed Display Controllers in a Single Host
The physical order of the displays may vary when you are running
multiple BarcoMed display controllers. This is due to the PCs PCI
bus control in the system BIOS, and not the BarcoMed controller. It
may become necessary, depending on how your PCs BIOS
configures the PCI bus, to switch your BNC display connections to
achieve a linear desktop configuration.
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DISPLAY INSTALLATION
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Example
An example of a correct set-up is shown in figure 5.
Please take a good look at the figures, and then read the rest of the
text very carefully.
Display installation
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Placing and configuring the displays
1 The last part of this system manual is a copy of the display user
manual. Follow the precautions and guidelines from this part.
2 The display(s) from the MeDis system are numbered. E.g., in a
quad-head system, the displays are numbered 1 to 4. You can
find the number of the display on a label at the rear side.
3 In a multi-head system, the order in which you place the displays
is not random: From left to right or from top to bottom in
ascending order.
4 The displays' remote addresses are properly set at the factory.
The addresses correspond to the display numbers on the rear
label: Display #1 has address 1 etc.
Note: The display address setting can be found in the Settings
menu in the display's on-screen menus. For more information,
please refer to the last part of this manual.
Connection of the video cables
1 The video cables from the MeDis system are numbered. You can
find the number on a label on the cable.
The cable number must correspond to the head (on the display
controller) and the display it is connected to: E.g., cable #1 must
connect head #1 (on the first display controller) to display #1,
cable #2 must connect head #2 (also on the first board) to display
#2, etc.
2 Plug in the small coaxial connectors of the video cable into the
connectors of the display controller. Plug in the cable connector
marked with green plastic, into the board connector marked with a
green ring (video). Plug in the cable connector marked with black
plastic, into the board connector marked with a black ring
(horizontal or composite sync). Plug in the cable connector
marked with white plastic, into the board connector marked with a
white ring (vertical sync).
3 Plug in the large coaxial connectors of the video cable into the
connectors of the display. Plug in the cable connector marked
with green plastic, into the display connector marked "Video".
Plug in the cable connector marked with black plastic, into the
display connector marked "HS/CS". Plug in the cable connector
marked with white plastic, into the display connector marked "VS".
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Connection of the Remote cables
Note: One of the remote cables is packed inside the MediCal box.
1 The Remote cables that come with MeDis are not numbered. It
does not matter which cable you connect to which display, as long
as you take the Remote inputs and outputs on the displays into
account.
2 Take one of the remote cables from the MeDis system. Plug in its
D9 female connector into one of the PC's serial ports (e.g., COM1).
If the port has 25 pins, use the D25-to-D9 interface you find in the
MediCal software box to connect the remote cable.
Plug the other end, the D9 male connector, into the Remote In
connector on one of the MGD 521 displays.
3 In case of a multi-board system, take a second Remote cable. Plug
the D9 female connector into the Remote Out connector of the
display you have connected in step 2. Plug the other end of the
cable into the Remote In connector of another display.
4 Proceed in this way until all displays are daisy-chained through the
Remote bus.
Power up the system
Connect the displays and PC to the power supply. Switch on all the
devices.
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BARCOMED DRIVER
AND SOFTWARE
INSTALLATION
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BarcoMed driver and software installation
Planning Your Barcomed Windows 2000 Installation
Because of Windows 2000s Plug and Play features, it is very
important to carefully plan your BarcoMed Board Hardware and
Software installation and install the device drivers in the same
sequence that the boards are installed in the PCI slots.
When installing BarcoMed Imaging Boards for the first time in a
Windows 2000 System, Windows 2000 Plug and Play Software
identifies the BarcoMed boards by the Video Chipset utilized on each
boards. The Table below shows the BarcoMed Board, the Chip Set
utilized by the board and the driver Windows 2000 Plug and Play
selects for each imaging board.
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Boards in your Windows 2000 System, Windows 2000 should
correctly identify the board by their correct BarcoMed name. However,
while updating the drivers to a new version or reinstalling the current
driver Windows 2000 may identify the BarcoMed Imaging Boards by
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BarcoMed driver and software installation
If you choose to install multiple types of BarcoMed Imaging Boards in
your computer it is important to carefully note which PCI slot each
board is in and then install the drivers for each type of board based on
the PCI slot they are installed in. If you are using the VGA
Capabilities of a BarcoMed Imaging Board it is important to
install the driver for this board and set its resolution first.
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BarcoMed driver and software installation
Installing the BarcoMed 5MP2 AURA, 5MP2, 5MP1HM, 5MP1H or 4MP2 Windows 2000 Software
SPECIAL NOTE: Prior to installing the BarcoMed drivers and related
software you MUST install the BarcoMed Display Controller(s),
connect the high resolution display(s) to the card(s), and turn the high
resolution display(s) on. Refer to the Hardware Installation section of
this manual for instructions on installing the BarcoMed Display
Controller(s) and connecting them to the high resolution display(s).
The following software installation instructions presume that Windows
2000 is already installed on your system. If you need to install or
reinstall Windows 2000 on your system you must first remove the
BarcoMed Display Controller(s) and use a 3rd party VGA card and
VGA monitor during the Windows 2000 installation process.
Using the BarcoMed Product Installation Wizard
To install your BarcoMed 5MP2 AURA, 5MP2, 5MP1HM, 5MP1H or
4MP2 Windows 2000 Display Controller Driver and BARCO DPMS
Screen Saver for the first time follow the steps below. If you are
reinstalling the drivers or installing a new driver release over an
existing driver release skip to the step 5:
1. Install the BarcoMed Display Controller(s) into your machine.
Please refer to the Hardware Installation Guide that came with
your BarcoMed Display Controller(s) for more information.
2. Boot the machine, and log in using an account with administrator
privileges.
3. If you are installing the BarcoMed 5MP2 AURA or 5MP1HM
Display Controller, Windows 2000 will automatically launch the
Found New Hardware Wizard, click Cancel. Continue to click
Cancel until Windows 2000 stops launching the Found New
Hardware Wizard - Video Controller.
If you are installing the BarcoMed 5MP2, 5MP1H or 4MP2 Display
Controller, Windows 2000 will identify the controller as a Metheus
Megapixel Display Controller, but will not install any driver from its
Plug and Play library of device drivers.
4. Windows 2000 may advise you that it has finished installing all the
new devices in your system and that you must reboot your system
in order for the changes to take effect. If it does, click No.
5. Insert your BarcoMed Software CD into your computers CD drive.
The BarcoMed Product Installation Wizard should start
automatically. If it doesnt start within 3 minutes, browse the
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contents of your BarcoMed Software CD and double click on the
file: Setup.exe to start the wizard.
The BarcoMed Product Installation Wizard will start by inspecting
your system to make certain that all of the Windows components it
needs are up to date. If it determines that the Microsoft Installer is
current, the BarcoMed Product Installation Wizard will display the
BarcoMed Product Installation Wizards welcome screen (see
figure 7 on the next page). If it determines that the Microsoft
Installer is either out of date or missing, it will display the screen
shown in figure 6 below. Click OK to continue, the wizard will
then install a newer version of the Microsoft Installer.
Figure 6
When the BarcoMed Product Installation Wizard advises you that it
has successfully installed the new version of the Microsoft Installer,
click OK to continue.
The BarcoMed Product Installation Wizard may prompt you to
restart your system. If it does, click Yes to restart your system.
When your system restarts log in using an account with
administrator privileges. If you are installing the BarcoMed 5MP2
AURA or 5MP1HM, Windows 2000 will again automatically launch
the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Cancel. Continue to
click Cancel until Windows 2000 stops launching the Found
New Hardware Wizard - Video Controller.
6. The BarcoMed Product Installation Wizards welcome screen will
now be displayed (figure 7). By default all the software on the
BarcoMed Software CD will be selected. For the initial installation
we recommend that you install all of the software. If you do not
want to install a particular BarcoMed Software product at this time,
deselect it by clearing the checkbox next to it.
Click Install to continue or Cancel to exit the wizard.
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Figure 7
Driver Installation
7. Click Next on the Display Driver Wizards Welcome Screen to
continue or Cancel to exit the Display Driver Wizard and return
to the Software Install Wizard.
8. The Device Selection Screens dialog box should show only those
devices physically installed and supported by the BarcoMed
display controller drivers on your BarcoMed Software CD. If there
are no BarcoMed devices installed, or if Windows 2000 does not
recognized the installed devices, or if the drivers on your
BarcoMed Software CD does not support the installed devices, the
dialog box will be empty, and program will exit when the user clicks
Finish or Cancel. Select the device you want to install and
then click Next.
Note: You can install the driver for only one type of BarcoMed
device at a time. If you have multiple types of BarcoMed devices
installed in your computer, you will need to rerun the installer to
install the drivers for the other devices.
9. If you selected a device with an existing driver, the wizard will
compare the existing drivers version against the version of the
driver you are installing. If the existing drivers version is newer
than the one you are installing, the wizard will warn you that the
current driver is newer than the one you are installing (see figure 8
on the next page).
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Figure 8
Click OK to continue. If you dont want to replace the exiting
driver, click OK and then click Cancel.
10. If you are installing the BarcoMed 5MP1HM or 5MP1H skip to
step11. Step 10 applies to the 5MP2 AURA, 5MP2 and 4MP2
only.
Your selection on the Enable DualView screen determines if
DualView is enabled or not. DualView allows a dual head display
controller to display two separate desktops, one for each display
instead of a single virtual desktop that spans across both displays.
DualView is a feature that is automatically supported by Windows
XP. However, BARCO has provided a means for you to enable this
functionality while running Windows 2000. Figures 9 and 10 show
the difference between running without and with DualView enabled
under Windows 2000.
Figure 9: 5MP2 AURADualView Disabled
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Figure 10: 5MP2 AURADualView Enabled
If you wish to enable DualView check the checkbox next to
Enable the DualView device?, and click Next. If you do not
wish to enable DualView simply click Next to continue.
11. The Device Confirmation screen displays the device driver that
will be installed. If you want to change your selection, click Back
to return to the Device Selection Screen. Click Next to begin
installing the driver. Click Cancel to abort the driver installation.
Special Note: Once you click Next, you cannot cancel the driver
installation.
12. Prior to beginning the installation the BarcoMed Driver Install
Wizard will warn you that while the driver is being installed your
display may flicker. Click OK to continue.
13. When the screen shown in figure 11 appears, click Yes to
continue. This screen may appear multiple times.
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Figure 11
14. When the Wizard tells you that it has successfully installed the
selected driver, click Finish. The wizard will now begin installing
the next selected piece of BarcoMed Software. If you are working
with the default selections, this will be the BARCO DPMS
InstallShield Wizard. Please turn to the section, BARCO DPMS
Screen Saver Installation.
Note: Clicking Cancel will also return you to the BarcoMed
Product Install Wizard, but will not delete the Barco Display Driver.
The wizard will also begin to install the next selected piece of
BarcoMed Software.
If the Wizard failed to successfully install the selected driver, it will
warn you (see figure 12 on the next page). Click Finish to return
to the BarcoMed Product Install Wizard.
The wizard will now begin installing the next selected piece of
BarcoMed Software. If you do not want to install the other
BarcoMed Software until after you have installed the display driver,
click Cancel. Then click Yes, then click Finish and then
click Back and try reinstalling the driver following the steps
above or using the steps outlined in Reinstalling or Updating your
BarcoMed Drivers section found later in this chapter.
Special Note5MP2 AURA, 5MP2 or 4MP2 Only: If you installed
the BarcoMed 5MP2 AURA, 5MP2 or 4MP2 driver with DualView
disabled, Windows 2000 will still show two devices installed for
each BarcoMed 5MP2 AURA, 5MP2 or 4MP2 Display Controller
installed under Display Adapters in the Device Manager Control
Panel. The second device will be disabled. This is normal. Do
NOT try to enable any of the disabled display adapters. If you wish
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to enable DualView, you will need to reinstall the drivers with the
Enable the DualView device? checkbox checked.
Figure 12
BARCO DPMS Screen Saver Installation
15. Click Next on the Welcome Screen of the BARCO DPMS
InstallShield Wizard to begin the installation. Click Cancel to
cancel the DPMS installation and return to the BarcoMed Product
Install Wizard.
16. The Customer Information screen will appear (see figure 13 on
the next page). The Installer will automatically fill in the blanks
using the information entered when Windows was installed on your
system. You may change this information if you wish. Click Next
to continue.
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Figure 13
17. The Setup Type page will now appear (figure 14). Choose
Typical to install the default schemes with English names.
Choose Custom to install the default schemes with either Dutch
or German names. Currently the default schemes are not
supported in the Japanese, Korean and Chinese languages. We
recommend that the users of these three languages install the
English default schemes and then rename and save them into their
language in the DPMS configuration screen. Click Next to
continue.
Figure 14
18. The Ready to Install Program page will now appear, click
Install to install DPMS or Back if you wish to change any of
your DPMS installation settings.
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During installation the wizard will display a progress screen.
19. When the InstallShield Wizard Completed page appears, click
Finish.
20. The wizard will now display the screen shown in figure 15 below. If
you are finished installing your BarcoMed Software, click Finish
to exit the BarcoMed Product Install Wizard or click Back to
return to the Welcome Screen of the BarcoMed Product Install
Wizard to select additional software to install.
Figure 15
When you click Finish, Windows may warn you that you must
restart your computer before the new settings will take effect. If it
does, we recommend restarting your computer now.
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Setting the Resolution of Your 5MP1HM
1. To set the resolution for your high resolution display(s), right click
on the desktop and select Properties. Select the Settings tab
(see figure 16). Now select the rectangle that represents the
virtual display of the BarcoMed 5MP1HM Display Controller you
are working with.
SPECIAL NOTE: If you are using the VGA capabilities of your
BarcoMed 5MP1HM, the resolution for the virtual display will be set
to a VGA resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. If you are NOT using the
VGA capabilities of your BarcoMed 5MP1HM, the display may not
be enabled yet. To enable the display check the Extend my
Windows desktop onto this monitor checkbox. Do not click the
Apply button at this time.
2. Click on the Advanced Button.
3. Select the Adapter tab and then click on the List All Modes
button. Select the desired resolution from the list and click OK.
The chart on the next page contains a partial list of the possible
Windows virtual desktop resolutions that might be available for
your configuration.
For example:
2048x2560256 at 71Hz.
NOTE: If you are using dual-headed display controllers, the
resolution will be the size of your virtual desktop.
4. Click OK on the bottom of the Adapter Control Panel. If the
OK button on the bottom of the Adapter Control Panel is not
visible, press the Tab key once and then Enter to select
OK.
5. Click OK in the Windows will now apply your new desktop
settings dialog box. Your high resolution display(s) should now
synchronize and display the Windows desktop.
6. Click Yes when asked, Your desktop has been reconfigured. Do
you want to keep these settings?
Repeat steps 1 6 for each BarcoMed 5MP1HM Display Controllers
installed in your system.
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Figure 16: The Windows 2000 Display Properties Control Panel Settings Tab
after the drivers have been installed and the resolution set.
Note: The system shown in figure 16 above is a single BarcoMed
Display Controller, no 3rd party VGA card configuration, your system
may look different.
Reinstalling or Updating your BarcoMed 5MP2 AURA, 5MP2, 5MP1HM, 5MP1H or 4MP2 Driver
To reinstall or update only the BarcoMed Driver, follow the steps
described in the section Using the BarcoMed Product Installation
Wizard found at the beginning of this chapter with the following
changes.
1. Skip Step 1.
2. In Step 6, clear the checkbox next to the BARCO DPMS.
3. When the driver has finished installing, click Finish. Then click
Finish again.
4. Reboot the system when prompted and then reset the resolution of
your displays if necessary.
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Planning Your Barcomed Windows XP Installation
Because of Windows XPs Plug and Play features, it is very important
to carefully plan your BarcoMed Board Hardware and Software
installation and install the device drivers in the same sequence that
the boards are installed in the PCI slots.
When installing BarcoMed 5MP Family Display Controllers for the first
time in a Windows XP System, Windows XP Plug and Play Software
identifies the BarcoMed boards by the Video Chipset utilized on each
board. The table below shows the BarcoMed Display Controller, the
Chip Set utilized by the controller and the device Windows XP Plug
and Play selects for each Display Controller from its knowledge base.
Windows XP will not install any drivers for your BarcoMed 5MP Family
Display Controllers unless you are using the VGA capabilities of one
of your board, then Windows XP will load the default Microsoft VGA
driver for that board.
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If you have previously installed drivers for the BarcoMed Display
Controllers in your Windows XP System, Windows XP should identify
the board by their correct BarcoMed name. However, while updating
the drivers to a new version or reinstalling the current driver Windows
XP may identify the BarcoMed Display Controllers by their Video
Chipset.
If you choose to install multiple types of BarcoMed Display Controllers
in your computer it is important to carefully note which PCI slot each
board is in and then install the drivers for each type of board based on
the PCI slot they are installed in. If you are using the VGA
capabilities of a BarcoMed Display Controller it is important to
install the driver for this board and set its resolution first.
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Installing the BarcoMed 5MP2 AURA, 5MP2, 5MP1HM, 5MP1H or 4MP2 Windows XP Software
SPECIAL NOTE: Prior to installing the BarcoMed drivers you MUST
install the BarcoMed Display Controller(s), connect the high resolution
display(s) to the controller(s), and turn the high resolution display(s)
on. Refer to the Hardware Installation section of this manual for
instructions on installing the BarcoMed Display Controller(s) and
connecting them to the high resolution display(s).
The following software installation instructions presume that Windows
XP is already installed on your system. If you need to install or
reinstall Windows XP on your system you must first remove the
BarcoMed Display Controller(s) and use a 3rd party VGA controller and
VGA monitor during the Windows XP installation process.
Using the BarcoMed Product Installation Wizard
To install your BarcoMed 5MP2 AURA, 5MP2, 5MP1HM, 5MP1H or
4MP2 Windows XP Display Controller Driver and BARCO DPMS
Screen Saver for the first time follow the steps below. If you are
reinstalling the drivers or installing a new driver release over an
existing driver release skip to the step 7 on the next page:
1. Install the BarcoMed Display Controller(s) into your machine.
Please refer to the Hardware Installation Guide that came with
your BarcoMed Display Controller(s) for more information.
2. Boot the machine and log in using an account with administrative
privileges.
3. Windows XP will do a thorough inspection of your system and will
announce that it has found new hardware. Please be patient as
this may take up to 5 minutes.
4. Close any informational balloons that Windows XP may open in
the lower right hand corner of the monitor.
5. If you are installing the BarcoMed 5MP2 AURA or 5MP1HM
Display Controller, Windows XP will automatically launch the
Found New Hardware Wizard, click Cancel to exit the Wizard.
Continue to click Cancel until Windows XP stops launching the
Found New Hardware Wizard - Video Controller.
If you are installing the BarcoMed 5MP2, 5MP1H or 4MP2 Display
Controller, Windows XP will identify the controller as a Metheus
Megapixel Display Controller, but will not install any driver from its
Plug and Play library of device drivers.
6. Windows XP may also tell you that it has finished installing new
devices and may ask you if you want to restart your computer. If it
does, click No.
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7. Insert your BarcoMed Software CD into your computers CD drive.
The BarcoMed Product Installation Wizard should start
automatically. If it doesnt start within 5 minutes, browse the
contents of your BarcoMed Software CD and double click on the
file: Setup.exe to start the wizard.
8. The BarcoMed Product Installation Wizards Welcome Screen will
be displayed (figure 17). By default all the software on the
BarcoMed Software CD will be selected. For the initial installation
we recommend that you install all of the software. If you do not
want to install a particular BarcoMed Software product at this time,
deselect it by clearing the checkbox next to it.
Click Install to continue or Cancel to exit the wizard.
Figure 17
Driver Installation
9. Click Next on the Barco Device Driver Setup Wizards Welcome
Screen to continue or Cancel to exit the Barco Device Driver
Setup Wizard.
10. The Device Selection Screens dialog box should show only those
devices physically installed and supported by the BarcoMed
display controller drivers on your BarcoMed Software CD. If there
are no BarcoMed devices installed, or if Windows XP does not
recognized the installed devices, or if the drivers on your
BarcoMed Software CD does not support the installed devices, the
dialog box will be empty, and program will exit when the user clicks
Finish or Cancel. Select the device you want to install and
then click Next.
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Note: You can install the driver for only one type of BarcoMed
device at a time. If you have multiple types of BarcoMed devices
installed in your computer, you will need to rerun the installer to
install the drivers for the other devices.
11. If you selected a device with an existing driver, the wizard will
compare the existing drivers version against the version of the
driver you are installing. If the existing drivers version is newer
than the one you are installing, the wizard will warn you that the
current driver is newer than the one you are installing (figure 18).
Figure 18
Click OK to continue. If you dont want to replace the exiting
driver, click OK and then click Cancel.
12. If you are installing the BarcoMed 5MP1HM or 5MP1H skip to
step13. Step 12 applies to the 5MP2 AURA, 5MP2 and 4MP2
only.
Your selection on the Enable DualView screen determines if
DualView is enabled or not. DualView allows a dual head display
controller to display two separate desktops, one for each display
instead of a single virtual desktop that spans across both displays.
DualView is a feature that is automatically supported by Windows
XP. Figures 19 and 20 on the next page shows the difference
between running without and with DualView enabled under
Windows XP.
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Figure 19: 5MP2 AURADualView Enabled
Figure 20: 5MP2 AURADualView Disabled
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If DualView is not enabled, you will see a single virtual screen in
the display properties dialog for both heads of a BarcoMed Display
Controller. If DualView is enabled, you will see a two virtual
screens in the dialog box on the Settings Tab of the Display
Properties Control Panel, one for each head of the BarcoMed
Display Controller.
If you wish to enable DualView simply click Next to continue. If
you do not wish to enable DualView clear the checkbox next to
Enable the DualView device?, and click Next to continue.
13. The Device Confirmation screen displays the device driver that
will be installed. If you want to change your selection, click Back
to return to the Device Selection Screen. Click Next to begin
installing the driver. Click Cancel to abort the driver installation.
Special Note: Once you click Next, you cannot cancel the driver
installation.
14. Prior to beginning the installation the BarcoMed Driver Install
Wizard will warn you that while the driver is being installed your
display may flicker. Click OK to continue.
15. When the screen shown in figure 27below appears, click
Continue Anyway. This screen may appear multiple times.
Figure 21
17. When the Wizard tells you that it has successfully installed the
selected driver, click Finish. The wizard will now begin installing
the next selected piece of BarcoMed Software. If you are working
with the default selections, this will be the BARCO DPMS
InstallShield Wizard. Please turn to the section, BARCO DPMS
Screen Saver Installation.
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Note: Clicking Cancel will also return you to the BarcoMed
Product Install Wizard, but will not delete the Barco Display Driver.
The wizard will also begin to install the next selected piece of
BarcoMed Software.
If the Wizard failed to successfully install the selected driver, it will
warn you (figure 22). Click Finish to return to the BarcoMed
Product Install Wizard.
The wizard will now begin installing the next selected piece of
BarcoMed Software. If you do not want to install the other
BarcoMed Software until after you have installed the display driver,
click Cancel. Then click Yes, then click Finish and then
click Back and try reinstalling the driver following the steps
above or using the steps outlined in Reinstalling or Updating your
BarcoMed Drivers section found later in this chapter.
Figure 22
BARCO DPMS Screen Saver Installation
18. Click Next on the Welcome Screen of the BARCO DPMS
InstallShield Wizard to begin the installation. Click Cancel to
cancel the DPMS installation and return to the BarcoMed Product
Install Wizard.
19. The Customer Information screen will appear (see figure 23 on
the next page). The Installer will automatically fill in the blanks
using the information entered when Windows was installed on your
system. You may change this information if you wish. Click Next
to continue.
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Figure 23
20. The Setup Type page will now appear (figure 24). Choose
Typical to install the default schemes with English names.
Choose Custom to install the default schemes with either Dutch
or German names. Currently the default schemes are not
supported in the Japanese, Korean and Chinese languages. We
recommend that the users of these three languages install the
English default schemes and then rename and save them into their
language in the DPMS configuration screen. Click Next to
continue.
Figure 24
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21. The Ready to Install Program page will now appear, click
Install to install DPMS or Back if you wish to change any of
your DPMS installation settings.
During installation the wizard will display a progress screen.
22. When the InstallShield Wizard Completed page appears, click
Finish.
The wizard will now display the screen shown in figure 25 below. If
you are finished installing your BarcoMed Software, click Finish
to exit the BarcoMed Product Install Wizard or click Back to
return to the Welcome Screen of the BarcoMed Product Install
Wizard to select additional software to install.
Figure 25
When you click Finish, Windows may warn you that you must
restart your computer before the new settings will take effect. If it
does, we recommend restarting your computer now.
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Setting the Resolution of Your 5MP1HM
Once you have completed the installation of the display driver, you
need to set the resolution for each display connected to each
controller.
1. To set the resolution for your high resolution display(s), right click
on the desktop and select Properties.
SPECIAL NOTE: If you are using the VGA capabilities of your
BarcoMed 5MP1HM, the resolution for the virtual display will be set
to a VGA resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. If you are NOT using the
VGA capabilities of your BarcoMed 5MP1HM, the display may not
be enabled yet. To enable the display check the Extend my
Windows desktop onto this monitor checkbox. Do not click the
Apply button at this time.
2. Select the Settings tab (see figure 26 on the next page). Now
select the rectangle that represents the first high resolution display
attached to the BarcoMed Display Controller you are working with.
SPECIAL NOTE: If you are using the VGA capabilities of your
BarcoMed Display Controller, the resolution for the first display will
still be set to a VGA resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. If you are
using the VGA capabilities of your BarcoMed Display Controller,
the display may not be enabled yet. To enable the display check
the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor checkbox.
Do not click the Apply button at this time.
Note: Since Windows XP will not let you detach the primary
display, you may need to temporarily make another display the
primary display.
3. For the display which is still attached click on the Advanced
Button.
4. Select the Adapter tab and then click on the List All Modes
button. Select the resolution and refresh rate that your high
resolution display supports from the dialog box and click OK.
Note: In the Adapter box, the Adapter string shows if this display is
the First View or the Second View attached to the Display
Controller. Please make a note of this, so that you can arrange the
displays in the correct order later.
5. Click OK on the bottom of the Adapter Control Panel. If the
OK button on the bottom of the Adapter Control Panel is not
visible, press CTRL+Enter to select OK.
6. Click OK in the Windows will now apply your new desktop
settings dialog box. Your high resolution display(s) should now
synchronize and display the Windows desktop.
7. Click Yes when asked, Your desktop has been reconfigured. Do
you want to keep these settings?
NOT
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Repeat steps 2 - 7 for each aditional BarcoMed 5MP1HM display
controlled installed in your system.
If you are using a Quad-Head Configuration repeat all of the above
steps for the two displays on the second display controller.
Special note: After setting the resolutions in a Quad-Head
Configuration you may need to drag the heads into the proper position
in the window on the Settings tab, so that the arrangement in the
window on the Settings tab matches the physical arrangement of
your configuration.
Use the BarcoMed Driver Tab of the Display Properties Control
Panel to verify or change your system settings.
Figure 26: Windows XP Display Properties Settings Tab after the
BarcoMed 5MP2 AURA driver has been installed
and the resolution set.
Note: The system shown in figure 26 is a dual-head, single BarcoMed
5MP2 AURA Display Controller, no 3rd party VGA controller
configuration, your system may look different.
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Reinstalling or Updating your BarcoMed 5MP2 AURA, 5MP2, 5MP1HM, 5MP1H or 4MP2 Drivers
To reinstall or update only the BarcoMed Driver, follow the steps
described in the section Using the BarcoMed Product Installation
Wizard found at the beginning of this chapter with the following
changes.
1. Skip Step 1.
2. In Step 8, clear the checkbox next to the BARCO DPMS.
3. When the driver has finished installing, click Finish. Then click
Finish again.
4. Reboot the system when prompted and then reset the resolution of
your displays if necessary.
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BARCOMED DRIVER TAB
Introduction
After the BarcoMed Windows Display Controller Driver is installed, a
new Display Properties tab is available for configuring special features
of the BarcoMed Display Controller. Please note that you must have
logged on to Windows using an account with administrator privileges
in order to use the BarcoMed Tabs of the Windows Display Control
Panel to change any display settings.
1) Open the Display Properties Control Panel by right clicking on the
desktop, then select Properties..
2) Under Windows NT 4.0, Click on the BarcoMed Driver Tab (see
figure 27, below).
Under Windows 2000, click on Settings tab. Double click on the
rectangle that represents the BarcoMed Display Controller to bring
up its property page. Click on the BarcoMed Driver tab
(see figure 28 on the next page).
Under Windows XP, click on Settings tab. Double click on the
rectangle that represents the BarcoMed Display Controller to bring
up its property page. Click on the BarcoMed Driver tab
(see figure 29 on the next page).
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Figure 27: BarcoMed Driver Tab under Windows NT 4.0
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Figure 28: BarcoMed Driver Tab under Windows 2000
Figure 29: BarcoMed Driver Tab under Windows XP
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Status
Displays the current BarcoMed Display Controller, driver, and the
currently selected display resolution.
Graphics Board
This displays the current BarcoMed Display Controller.
Driver Version
This displays the current BarcoMed driver version.
Resolution
This displays the currently selected display resolution.
Palette Mode
You can choose one of the three following Palette Modes:
UserModifiable Color Palette
This option allows applications to modify the palette contents
dynamically. As indicated by the picture below, this mode reserves the
first 10 and last 10 entries in the palette for the Windows operating
system, but applications can manipulate the middle 236 entries. This
is the standard palette mode as configured by Windows.
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Static Gray Palette including standard system colors
This option sets the palette to be a static set of 256 gray values.
Therefore, applications are denied the ability to dynamically change or
allocate palette entries. This prevents palette conflicts between
applications, which can cause image color values to appear distorted
in the background application.
As shown in the next picture, the 20 standard system colors are
converted from RGB to gray values. The rest of the 236 entries from
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index 10 to 245 contain the missing gray values so that the palette
has the full 256 gray values within it.
Please note that dithering is not permitted while in this mode. The
Enable Dithering check box will be grayed-out, and dithering will be
automatically disabled regardless of whether this check box is
checked. This complies with the Windows standard interface method.
If you are unsure whether or not your application requires this Static
Gray Palette including Standard System Colors mode, contact your
application provider.
Static Gray Palette with NO system colors
This option sets the palette to be a static linear ramp of 256 shades of
gray. Therefore, applications are denied the ability to dynamically
change or allocate palette entries. This prevents palette conflicts
between applications, which can cause image color values to appear
distorted in the background application.
As shown in the picture below, each of the 256 entries in the palette
has an RGB value of (i, i, i) where i is the index from 0 to 255.
If you wish to use a static gray palette we recommend using the
Static Gray Palette including Standard System Colors option instead
of this one. This is due to the fact that some applications assume that
the first and last 10 entries of the palette are the standard system
colors. In this palette mode, these entries are made up from entries in
the bottom or the top of the gray ramp. Please note that dithering is
not permitted while in this mode. The Enable Dithering check box will
be grayed-out, and dithering will be automatically disabled regardless
of whether this check box is checked. This complies with the Windows
standard interface method. If you are unsure whether or not your
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application requires this Static Gray Palette with NO System colors
mode, contact your application provider.
Drawing Modes
You can choose one or both of the following Drawing Modes:
Enable DirectDraw
This option allows the user to enable or disable DirectDraw.
DirectDraw is a software interface that provides direct access to
display devices while maintaining compatibility with the Windows
graphics device interface (GDI). DirectDraw provides a deviceindependent way for applications to gain access to the hardware
features of specific display devices. If you enable DirectDraw, your
application will have the choice of using DirectDraw or GDI. If you
disable DirectDraw, your application will use GDI instead of
DirectDraw. Please note that in any case, your application can always
use BarcoMed driver functions (i.e. WinBarco) or other graphics
extensions (such as OpenGL).
Enable Dithering
This option allows the user to enable or disable dithering. Dithering is
a technique for increasing the perceived range of colors in an image
at the cost of spatial resolution. Adjacent pixels are assigned differing
color values; when viewed from a distance, these colors seem to
blend into a single intermediate color. The technique is similar to the
half-toning used in black-and-white publications to achieve shades of
gray. Please note that this option is only available when the User
Modifiable Palette Mode is selected. This is because dithering is only
supported under Windows when the display is palletized. If either the
Static Gray Palette including Standard System Colors mode or the
Static Gray Palette with NO System colors mode is selected, the
Enable Dithering check box will be grayed-out, and dithering will be
automatically disabled regardless of whether this check box is
checked. This complies with the Windows standard interface method.
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Monitor Configuration
This option allows you to select the number of monitors that the
current display boards should drive, as well as how the monitors
should be positioned. For example, if the current board installation is
capable of driving four heads, but you only have three monitors which
are placed in a single row, then you can select the Three monitors
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one row option from the pull-down list. This would cause the
Windows virtual desktop to be resized to fit on the three monitors, and
you can move your cursor horizontally from one screen to the other.
If Custom Configuration is displayed, it means that the current
monitor configuration was set via the registry and it doesnt agree with
any of the configurations that the display control panel supports.
Contact BarcoView Medical Imaging Systems for further information.
Languages supported
The BarcoMed Driver Tab supports the following languages:
English (U.S) ( default )
Dutch
German
Korean
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
To change between the languages select the correct region via the
Regional Settings Control Panel in your machines Start > Settings >
Control Panel.
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BARCOMED HARDWARE TAB
Introduction
The BarcoMed Hardware Tab is used for gathering information about
BarcoMed Display Controller(s). For all BarcoMed Display
Controller(s) it will display PCI information. In addition for BarcoMed
Display Controller(s) based on the AURA video chipset it will also
display information about the Firmware installed on the board.
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To access the BarcoMed Hardware Tab do the following:
1. Open the Display Properties Control Panel by right clicking on the
desktop, then select Properties.
2. Under Windows NT 4.0, Click on the BarcoMed Hardware Tab
(see figure 30, below).
Under Windows 2000 and Windows XP, click on the Settings tab.
Double click on the rectangle that represents the BarcoMed
Display Controller to bring up its property page. Click on the
BarcoMed Hardware Tab (see figure 31, on the next page).
Figure 30: BarcoMed Hardware Tab
under Windows NT 4.0
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Figure 31: BarcoMed Hardware Tab under
Windows 2000 and Windows XP
Using The BarcoMed Hardware Tab
Device
Displays the current BarcoMed Display Controller, driver, and the
currently selected display resolution.
Identify Device: This button is for BarcoView Medical Imaging
Systems (MIS) internal use only and is grayed out.
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PCI Information
Device ID: Displays the devices PCI Device ID number.
Vendor ID: Displays the device manufacturers PCI Vendor ID
number.
Subsystem ID: Displays the devices PCI Subsystem ID number.
SubsystemVendorID: Displays the devices PCI Subsystem Vendor
ID number.
VGA Status: Displays whether the VGA capabilities of the BarcoMed
controller are enabled or disabled.
Firmware Information
Product Name: Displays the name of the BarcoMed Display
Controller installed in the selected PCI slot.
Serial Number: Displays the serial number of the BarcoMed Display
Controller installed in the selected PCI slot.
VGA Bios Version: Displays the VGA Bios version for the BarcoMed
Display Controller installed in the selected PCI slot.
Firmware Version: Displays the firmware version for the BarcoMed
Display Controller installed in the selected PCI slot.
Hardware Version: Displays the Hardware Version for the BarcoMed
Display Controller installed in the selected PCI slot.
Advanced ... Button: By clicking on this button, the user can display
more information about the BarcoMed Display Controller installed in
the selected PCI slot.
Generate Report Button: Clicking this button will produce two
reports. It will first run the Windows Diagnostics program which will
generate a report that is saved to a text file. For Windows XP and
Windows 2000, this file will be saved on the c:\ drive and it will be
named BarcoMedSystemReport.txt. For Windows NT 4.0, this file will
be saved on the desktop and it will have the same name as the
machine for which the report is being generated. The other report that
is generated contains information about the Barco display adapters
installed in the system and will be named BarcoMedDeviceInfo.txt.
This report will be saved on the desktop. These files can be emailed
to our customer support department when reporting a problem. To
locate the closest BarcoView Support office, see the Support section
on www.barcomedical.com. If your system is connected to the internet
and a web browser is installed you can click on the link at the top of
the BarcoMed Hardware Tab to get to our web site.
Update Device... Button: Clicking this button will run the BarcoMed
Hardware Configuration Wizard. This program allows the user to flash
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update the firmware stored in the ROM of the currently selected
BarcoMed Display Controller. The BarcoMed Hardware Configuration
Wizard is a wizard style application that uses dialog boxes to guide
the user through the flash update procedure. The user will be
prompted to select a firmware update file to use for the update
therefore you will need a firmware update file for your specific
BarcoMed Display Controller in order to update its firmware. This file
will be provided by BarcoView MIS if and when a firmware update is
required.
Special Note: The BarcoMed Hardware Configuration Wizard is
applicable only for AURA-based Display Controller(s).
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BARCO DPMS SCREEN SAVER OVERVIEW
Introduction
The BARCO DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling) Screen
Saver allows the user to set power and display saving features for
medical displays driven by BarcoMed Display Controllers. At the end
of the work day, the display will enter certain DPMS states as
requested by the display controller.
The default state for the BARCO DPMS Screen Saver is the Off state.
In addition to simply entering the Off state after the work day, the user
can specify that the display first go through two other DPMS Screen
Saver states before going into Off state. These two other states for the
Screen Saver are Stand-By and Suspend. The user can specify how
much time should be spent in each state in the Amount of Time in
each DPMS Power State section.
A valuable feature of the BARCO DPMS Screen Saver is that it will
automatically ensure that Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) based displays
are warmed up for the start of the work day. All CRT based displays
require some warm-up time before they are at full performance.
On CRT based displays, such as the Barco MGD series, a regular
screen saver can be invoked during user inactivity during the work
day. This regular screen saver and its settings can be chosen from
the Screen Saver During Work Day section. We recommend using
an all black screen saver, such as the Barco Blank Screen saver, for
the longest phosphor life.
On Barco CORONIS displays, the I-GUARD will stabilize the image
within a few seconds after the display returns to the active state, thus
eliminating the need for a warm-up period at the beginning of the work
day.
On Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) based displays, such as the Barco
CORONIS displays, it is not necessary to invoke a screen saver as
there is no CRT phosphor to preserve. However, one can extend the
life of the backlight in the LCD display, in addition to realizing great
power savings, during period of user inactivity by using DPMS to
quickly enter the Off state. We recommend setting the work day to be
as short as possible to get the maximum power savings on CORONIS
displays.
The BARCO DPMS Screen Saver can also be used when no one is
logged on.
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BARCO DPMS Screen Saver Options
From the BARCO DPMS Screen Saver Control Panel you can
change many DPMS screen saver elements simultaneously. The
DPMS screen saver elements in each scheme are work schedule,
work day screen saver, DPMS settings after work day, and many
additional options.
Current Scheme
Lists the three DEFAULT schemes which you can use as they are.
Or you can modify them to meet your offices schedule.
Save As
Saves your current BARCO DPMS Screen Saver settings. The name
you specify will appear in the Scheme list so you can easily restore
these settings later.
Delete
Deletes the scheme that is selected in the Scheme box.
Work Schedule
In this part of the control panel the user may specify the Begin Work
Day and End Work Day times for each work day. If the system is not
expected to be used, leave both the Begin Work Day and the End
Work Day times as the same time.
Begin Work Day
The Begin Work Day time is the time after which the system is
expected to start being used. During the work day, the screen saver
selected by the user in the Screen Saver During Work Day section is
used during user inactivity.
End Work Day
The End Work Day time is the time after which the system is not
expected to be used any more for that day. After the work day, the
display is set to one of the DPMS states (Stand-By, Suspend, or Off)
by the display controller during user inactivity.
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Screen Saver During Work Day
On CRT based displays, such as the Barco MGD series, a regular
screen saver can be invoked during user inactivity during the work
day. This regular screen saver and its settings can be chosen from
the Screen Saver During Work Day section. We recommend using
an all black screen saver, such as the Barco Blank Screen saver, for
the longest phosphor life.
On LCD based displays, such as the Barco CORONIS displays, it is
not necessary to invoke a screen saver as there is no CRT phosphor
to preserve. However, one can extend the life of the backlight in the
LCD display, in addition to realizing great power savings, during
period of user inactivity by quickly entering the Off state. We
recommend setting the work day to be as short as possible to get the
maximum power savings on CORONIS displays.
Available Savers
Lists the Available Screen Savers.
Settings
Changes settings for the selected screen saver.
DPMS Settings After Work Day
If you have an display controller that supports DPMS calls, then you
will be able to set the DPMS Settings for after the work day.
Otherwise, a text box will be displayed telling you why DPMS
functions are not available.
Amount of Time in each DPMS State
After the work day, the display will be placed into one of the following
DPMS Power States: Stand-By, Suspend, or Off. The default setting is
for the display to directly go into the Off State and spend no time in
the Stand-By or Suspend states. If the user wishes to go into the
Stand-By or Suspend states before going into the Off state, select the
required amount of time for each state.
If requested, the display will first go into Stand-By state, then into
Suspend state, and then into Off state. The properties of DPMS states
are listed in the following table:
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Monitor Settings
Select the amount of time the display requires to warm-up. Since all
CRT based displays require some warm-up time before they are at full
performance, this ensures that the display is ready for use at the
beginning of the work day.
If you have a Barco Medical Display, select Barco Quick Start. If a
non-Barco display is being used, select the amount of time it takes
your display to warm up via the Monitor Setting section. Contact your
display vendor for this warm-up time.
On Barco CORONIS displays, the I-GUARD will stabilize the image
within a few seconds after the display returns to the active state so
there is no need for a warm-up time period.
Use As Logon Screen Saver
Check the box to use the BARCO DPMS Screen Saver when no one
is logged into the system.
Uncheck the box to use the default screen saver when no one is
logged into the system.
Getting started with the BARCO DPMS Screen Saver
The easiest way to get started is to select an existing settings scheme
and then modify it with your preferences. Settings schemes are
separated into two kinds, DEFAULT (global) and PRIVATE (personal).
Upon installation, three default settings schemes are installed and no
private settings schemes are installed.
Default settings schemes are visible to all users of the system.
However, they can be modified only by users with administrator
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privileges. If a user who does not have administrator privileges tries to
save a scheme using an existing default scheme name, an error
message is displayed saying you must have administrator rights to
modify a default scheme. If an administrator saves a scheme using
an existing default scheme name, a message is displayed to tell the
user that the modification is saved to a default scheme and will be
visible to all users. If the administrator saves a scheme using a new
name, then the user is asked if the scheme should be saved as a
default scheme or a private scheme. Since there is no distinction
between how a default scheme and a private scheme is displayed, it
is highly recommended that the user uses a different naming
convention to distinguish the two (i.e. use DEFAULT: ... for default
schemes).
Private schemes are personal. They are not shared and are visible
only to the users who created them. All users of a system, including
those who do not have administrator privileges, can create, modify or
delete private schemes. When the delete button is pressed, the user
is asked to confirm the delete request.
Using the BARCO DPMS Screen Saver
Using the Barco DPMS Screen Saver is similar to using any other
Windows Screen Saver, each user of the system must select the
Barco DPMS Screen Saver so that Windows will store the selection in
the users profile. If a user does not select the BARCO DPMS Screen
Saver as his screen saver, the next time he logs on to the system the
screen saver selection may be blank.
After selecting the BARCO DPMS Screen Saver the user must then
select a settings scheme for the Screen Saver to follow. To set up the
BARCO DPMS Screen Saver using one of the three default schemes,
please do the following:
1. Open the Display Properties Control Panel by right clicking on an
empty space of the desktop and selecting Properties from the
drop down menu; then select the Screen Saver tab (see figures
32, 33 and 34 on the next two pages).
2. Select the Barco DPMS Screen Saver in the Screen Saver
drop down menu if it is not already selected.
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Figure 32: Windows NT 4.0 Screen Saver Tab
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Figure 33: Windows 2000 Screen Saver Tab
Figure 34: Windows XP Screen Saver Tab
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3. Click on the Settings button. The BARCO DPMS Screen Saver
Control Panel will open (see figure 35).
Figure 35: BARCO DPMS Settings Control Panel
4. Use the default schemes by selecting one of the three default
schemes. Click OK. Then Click OK again.
Note: If you make any changes to any of the settings of one of the
three default schemes, the Current Scheme field will blank and you
MUST SAVE your changes by clicking on the Save As ... button.
When you click on the Save As ... button, the name of the last
scheme you used will be automatically displayed, you can then
choose to use that scheme name or enter a new name. If you
enter a name other than one of the three default scheme names,
the program will ask you if you wish to save the scheme as a
DEFAULT scheme (see figure 36 on the next page). Click Yes to
save the settings scheme as a DEFAULT scheme, click No to
save the scheme as a PRIVATE scheme. After you have saved the
scheme, then click OK and the new scheme will be in effect.
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Figure 36
To create a new scheme by modifying one of the three default
schemes please do the following.
1. Open the Display Properties Control Panel by right clicking on an
empty space of the desktop and selecting Properties from the
drop down menu; then select the Screen Saver tab.
2. Select the BARCO DPMS Screen Saver in the Screen Saver
drop down menu if it is not already selected.
3. Click on the Settings button. The BARCO DPMS Screen Saver
Control Panel will open.
4. Select one of the default schemes from the Current Scheme drop
down menu.
5. Set the Work Schedule by setting the beginning and ending time of
your work day for each day of the week.
6. Select the screen saver you wish to use during the work day in the
Screen Saver During Work Day section.
7. Select the amount of time you wish to spend in the Stand-By and
Suspend states after the work day has ended. Please note that
after the time specified has elapsed when you are in Stand-By or
Suspend, you will automatically go into the Off state.
8. Select the amount of time it takes for your display to warm up. If
you have a Barco Medical Display, select Barco Quick Start. If
you are using a non-Barco display, select the amount of time it
takes your display to warm up via the Monitor Setting section.
Contact your display vendor for this warm-up time. On Barco
CORONIS displays, the I-GUARD will stabilize the image within a
few seconds after the display returns to the active state, thus
eliminating the need for a warm-up period at the beginning of the
work day.
9. If you wish to use this DPMS screen saver as the screen saver at
logon time, check the Use As Logon Screen Saver box in the
Additional Options section.
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10. Save your preferences by pressing the Save As button and
entering a new profile name in the Save Profile Setting dialog
box.
11. Apply your new scheme by clicking OK.
12. Click OK again to close the Display Properties Control Panel.
Installing or Reinstalling BARCO DPMS
To install or reinstall the BARCO DPMS Screen Saver insert the
CORONIS Software CD in the appropriate device on your computer
and run the BarcoMed Product Install Wizard (please see the section
Software Installation for complete instructions).
Special Note: Reinstalling the BARCO DPMS Screen Saver will over
write the DPMS configuration settings and you will need to reconfigure
the DPMS settings on your system.
Uninstalling BARCO DPMS
To remove the BARCO DPMS Screen Saver from your system insert
the CORONIS Software CD in the appropriate device on your
computer, run the BarcoMed Product Install Wizard and follow these
steps.
1. Select only the DPMS Screen Saver on the BarcoMed Product
Install Wizards welcome screen and click Install.
2. Click Next on the Welcome Screen of the BARCO DPMS
InstallShield Wizard to begin the installation (figure 37)
Figure 37
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3. Select the radio button next to Remove on the Program
Maintenance screen of the Wizard and click Next (figure 38).
Figure 38
4. Click Remove on the Remove Program Screen of the Wizard
(figure 39).
Figure 39
5. When the Wizard has finished removing the program, click
Finish on the InstallShield Wizard Completed Screen of the
Wizard (figure 40).
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Figure 40
6. Click Quit to exit the BarcoMed Product Installation Wizard.
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MEDICAL SOFTWARE
INSTALLATION AND
USAGE
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MEDICAL SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Install MediCal on the PC. Follow the instructions from the MediCal
User Guide.
Important: Do not forget you have to have Administrator privileges to
install or uninstall MediCal.
OPTICAL SENSOR CONNECTION
If you are using an X-Rite DTP92 sensor for conformity calibration and
consistency check, connect the sensor to one of the display's Sensor
plugs or to a free PC COM port.
USING MEDICAL
You can now use MediCal to configure the complete configuration
and set up the Q/A tasks.
Proceed as follows:
1 Start MediCal. If appropriate, you can connect to MediCal
Administrator.
2 Set up the configuration in MediCal by using the Configuration
Setup wizard.
3 If necessary, align the displays' geometry settings.
4 For all the displays in the system, check if the DPMS setting is
turned on. Therefore, right-click on the display icon and select
Properties... from the drop-down menu. Then click on Details...
Check if the Powersave option is checked. If not, check it. This is
necessary to use the DPMS possibilities of the imaging board.
5 For all the displays in the system, define (if necessary) and select
a Preset.
6 After selecting the Preset, MediCal starts consistency calibration
automatically.
7 Define the Q/A task schedule.
8 Run the due tasks.
Please refer to the MediCal User Guide for more information.
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MANUAL
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© 2003 BARCO nv. All rights reserved.
Trademark information
TrueGrey, MediCal, BarcoMed, and MeDis are registered trademarks
of BARCO NV.
Windows NT is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Regulations
This apparatus conforms to: IEC601-1,
UL2601-1, cUL2601-1, EN 60601-1
This apparatus is classified as Type B
without Applied Part.
Usage in Hazardous locations
Class I equipment
Equipment not suitable for use in the
presence of a flammable anaesthetic
mixture with air or with oxygen or nitrous
oxyde.
FCC notice
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits of a class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
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Power connection
Power cord: Utilise a UL-listed detachable
power cord, 3-wire, type SJ or equivalent, 18
AWG min., rated 300 V min., provided with
a hospital-grade type plug 5-15P
configuration for 120V application, or 6-15P
for 240V application.
Warning: This apparatus must be earthed!
Power requirements: connect the apparatus
Read the safety and operating instructions
before operating the apparatus.
Retain safety and operating instructions for
future reference.
Adhere to all warnings on the apparatus
and in the operating instructions manual.
Follow all instructions for operation and
use.
to an AC voltage as indicated at its back.
Using a lower voltage, the apparatus will not
be able to operate. Using a higher voltage
may damage the apparatus.
If you are not sure of the type of power
supplied, consult the power company.
Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this may result in fire or electric
shock.
Mains lead protection (U.S.: Power cord):
Supply cords should be routed so that they
are not likely to be walked upon or pinched by
items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs and
receptacles.
Water and moisture
Never expose the apparatus to rain or
moisture.
Never use the apparatus near water - e.g.
near a bathtub, washbasin, swimming pool,
kitchen sink, laundry tub or in a wet basement.
Ventilation
Do not cover or block the ventilation
openings in the cover of the set. When
installing the apparatus in a cupboard or
another closed location, heed the necessary
space between the set and the sides of the
cupboard.
Installation
Place the apparatus on a flat, solid and
stable surface that can bear the weight of at
least 3 monitors. If you use an unstable cart
or stand, the set may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and seriousdamage
to the equipment.
More warnings in the Installation chapter.
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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Resolution and bandwidths
The BARCO MGD 521 M and MGD 521 MKII displays are ultra-high
resolution, grayscale portrait displays. Their outstanding visual
performance, combining a 5 MegaPixel resolution with a very high
brightness, makes them ideal for diagnostic imaging and many other
medical and scientific applications.
The displays are compatible with any AC power system worldwide and
automatically synchronise to a wide range of sync frequencies. their
high-speed video amplifiers support pixel clocks up to 500 MHz (MGD
521 M: 550 MHz).
The memory system
The internal memory system can contain the adjustments for 16
different scanning formats, the so-called scanning modes. Each
scanning format is characterized by its sync signals. The displays
internal micro controller continuously samples the connected sync
signals and compares them to the scanning modes already stored in
the memory. If the connected signal has already been stored, the
micro controller adapts the image to the corresponding adjustment
values in the memory, and further adjustments are unnecessary.
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Image conformity and consistency
Image conformity and consistency are the keywords. In our factory,
the MGD 521 displays are perfectly adjusted and calibrated before
they are shipped to the customer. Internal circuits, like the TrueGrey®
and Automatic White Stability (AWS) systems, ensure display
consistency over time.
Conformity with the original image quality is guaranteed by the
automatic calibration, which can be done by means of an optical
sensor, connected to the Sensor connector on the display. The sensor
is not supplied with the display.
Calibration and adjustments
The conformity calibration, as well as the complete adjustment of the
display, can be performed by means of the remote, user-friendly
MediCal® software package. MediCal is especially developed to
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adjust and check BARCOs medical displays.
A lot of adjustments can also be done on the monitor itself, by means
of an extensive on-screen menu system, accessible from the rear
panel controls.
Power saving system
The MGD 521 displays are equipped with a power saving system.
When left idle for a certain time, the computer, connected to the
display, will power down the display in several steps. The power
saving system can be switched on or off during the installation or
adjustment of the display.
This system requires a computer imaging board that supports power
saving management.
Versions and options
MGD 521 M MGD 521 MKII
P45 phosphors ................ x .................................. x
P104 phosphors .................................................... x
50 Ohm input .................. x .................................. x
75 Ohm input .................. x .................................. x
Notes:
- The P45 phosphors produce rather bluish images, whereas the
P104 phosphors produce more yellowish images.
- A video input terminated to 50 Ohm requires an imaging board with
an impedance of 50 Ohm. A video input terminated to 75 Ohm
requires an imaging board with an impedance of 75 Ohm.
- The type of CRT phosphors and the video input termination are
indicated on the label at the rear of the display.
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Important:
It is absolutely necessary that the impedances of imaging board and
display are the same. If not, the image quality will be inferior.
The MediCal software and the X-Rite DTP92 sensor are not delivered
with the display.
MediCal can be ordered separately.
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About the manuals
This guide is meant for people who want to install and use the MGD
521 displays, as well as people who need to install and adjust the
displays. Chapter 4, Adjustments, is meant for this second category
only, because it describes actions and procedures that require a
technical skill to be performed properly.
The use of the software MediCal is described in the MediCal Users
Manual.
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INSTALLATION
Precautions
Keep your original packaging. It is designed for this display and is
the ideal protection during transport.
Do not lift the display all by yourself to avoid injury.
Avoid reflections in the picture tube to reduce eye strain.
Place the display on a strong and stable table or desk if used as
desktop display.
Keep the display away from heat sources and provide enough
ventilation in case it is built in a rack or console.
Keep the display away from strong sources of magnetic fields.
Make sure the display and computer are both switched off before
connecting the signals.
The package contents
The display
The accessory box (in which you found this manual)
Notes:
The display can be part of a complete MeDis® system, consisting
of the display itself, an imaging board and software. In that case,
the package contains a lot more items. The contents of the
package is then described in the manual of the complete system.
The ambient light shield inside the accessory box should always
be used during conformity calibration with the X-Rite DTP92 optical
sensor.
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Controls and connectors
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1
2
4
REMOTE OUT
REMOTE IN
VIDEO
HS / CS
VS
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6
7
8
9
10
11
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{1} Optical sensor plug
{2} Ambient Light Compensation
(ALC) sensor (optional)
{3} Green power LED
{4} Control knob, combination of a
push button and a turning
knob.
The control knob is used for
switching the power on/off, and
selecting and performing
functions in the OSD (onscreen display) menu.
{5} Remote (RS-232) output
{6} Remote (RS-232) input
{7} Video input
{8} Horizontal / composite sync.
input
{9} Vertical sync. input
{10} Power input
{11} Power button
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Signal connection
a) Connection of video signals
The connected equipment must comply to all relevant safety
!
demands.
Important: The use of low-quality video cables can distort the video
signal and influence diagnosis.
1. Check the impedance of the imaging board that produces the
video signals you want to connect. It must be 50 or 75 Ohm (just
like the input of the display). If not, the quality of the images on the
display will be inferior.
2. Connect the video output of the computers imaging board to the
video and sync inputs on the displays rear panel. Use a proper
video cable. The video cable is not supplied with the display,
unless the display comes as part of a complete BARCO MeDis
system, that also contains an imaging board.
The inputs accept the following signals:
Video with separate horizontal and vertical sync.
- The video cable has 3 wires.
- Connect the video signal to the connector Video {7}.
- Connect the horizontal sync signal to the connector HS/CS
{8}.
- Connect the vertical sync signal to the connector VS {9}.
Video with external composite sync.
- The video cable has 2 wires.
- Connect the video signal to the connector Video {7}.
- Connect the composite sync signal to the connector HS/CS
{8}.
Video with internal composite sync (sync on video).
- The video cable has 1 wire.
- Connect the video (with sync) signal to the connector Video
{7}.
- The vertical sync pulse must be at least 2 lines long.
Notes:
The video inputs cannot be connected in loop-through (daisy-
chain).
The required video amplitude: 700 mV.
The required sync. amplitude: 500 mV.
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b) Connection of data signals
The display can be controlled remotely by a computer through the
serial data bus. A typical example of this, is the MediCal software that
controls the display. MediCal runs on a PC that is connected through
the serial data bus. This PC is not necessarily the same computer as
the one that produces the video signals.
Unlike the video signals, it is possible to daisy-chain the serial data
bus. This means you can control different displays from one PC.
To connect the data signals:
1. Connect one end of the serial data cable to one of the PCs COM
ports. If the COM port has a 25-pin connector, you will need to use
a D25-to-D9 interface connector. The cable and the interface
connector are both supplied with MediCal.
2. Connect the other end of the serial data cable to the Remote In
connector {6} on the displays rear panel.
3. For a daisy-chain application, connect the Remote Out connector
{5} of the first display to the Remote In connector {6} of the next
display.
c) Connection of optical sensor
To calibrate the display, connect the optical sensor
to the Sensor connector {1} at the front.
Notes:
The display supports the DTP 92 from X-Rite as
optical sensor.
The optical sensor is not supplied by BARCO.
Calibration can be done by means of MediCal
only.
Always use the Ambient Light Shield
1
during calibration.
At the front, the sensor plug
is located under the bezel.
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d) Connection of power
1. Power cord: Utilize a UL-listed detachable power cord, 3-wire, type
SJ or equivalent, 18 AWG min., rated 300 V min., provided with a
hospital-grade type plug 5-15P configuration for 120V application,
or 6-15P for 240V application.
2. Plug one end of the power cord into the rear of the display
(connector LINE {10}). Plug the other end into a grounded AC
power outlet. The display automatically adapts to the voltage. The
voltage range is: 100-240 VAC +/- 10%.
Positioning the display
The tilt and swivel base allows you to adjust the height and viewing
angle of the display to obtain an optimal viewing comfort.
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Important considerations
The best environment for diagnostic imaging is one with
controlled and dimmed ambient light. The human eye's
sensitivity depends on the ambient light strength. It is most
sensitive to small contrast changes (or subtle image details)
at limited ambient light levels.
The best ambient light level, expressed in Lux, depends on
the application. An office illumination typically requires 500
Lux. A dimmed environment, like a softcopy room, requires
less than 100 Lux.
Using your display in a controlled and dimmed environment
also extends its lifetime, because the display can operate at
limited brightness and contrast. These levels correspond to
the calibrated position in most cases.
A controlled ambient light environment implies the ambient
light is as constant as possible. Cover windows to keep out
the daylight. Avoid switching the lights and viewing boxes on
and off. A consistent environment results in more image
consistency and less eye fatigue.
Avoid reflections in the picture tube. Provide indirect lighting.
Don't place the displays in front of or close to a light source
like a window or viewing box, although this may be very
tempting. As a rule of thumb, keep viewing boxes at least
one metre (3 feet) away from the displays.
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OPERATION: USER CONTROLS
Important:
The best way to adjust and control the display is by using MediCal,
which displays the ideal test patterns for correct adjustment. However,
in case you do not dispose of MediCal, you can control and adjust the
display by means of the built-in On-Screen Display (OSD).
Switching on / off
Power on/off
Press the Power button {11} on the rear panel to switch on the
display. The green LED at the front is off when the display is
operating.
If the display starts up with no image and the green LED {3} on, it is in
stand-by. This is the case when the display was powered down while
in stand-by.
Manual stand-by
To put the display in manual stand-by mode, press the control knob
{4} shortly. As a result, the green LED is ON continuously.
Note: You cannot switch the display in manual stand-by when the on-
screen display (OSD) is visible. In that case, first exit the OSD, and
then press the control knob to switch to stand-by mode.
To activate the display from stand-by mode, press the control knob {4}
again. As a result, the LED is switched off again.
Automatic power saving system (DPMS)
The power saving system, if switched on, can power down the display
when you don't use the computer that produces the video and sync.
signals for a while. In that way, the system reduces the display's
power consumption.
While the display is powered down, the picture tube will be blanked,
and the green LED on the front is on.
The power saving system is switched off when the display is
produced. It can be switched on by a qualified technician.
Note: The power saving system can only work if the connected
imaging board supports power management.
For more details, please read Appendix A, "Background information".
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Contrast and brightness control
Contrast and brightness can be controlled through the OSD menus.
To activate the OSD
Turn the control knob {4} from left to right or from right to left. As a
result, the OSD main menu appears.
Note: The control knob should turn over at least 30 degrees before
the OSD becomes visible.
MAIN MENU
- Contrast CAL
- Brightness CAL
- Status information
- Settings
- Adjustments
- Exit
The OSD main menu
The main menu indicates the current setting for contrast and
brightness.
This can be:
CAL: The calibrated position. This is the preferred setting in a
controlled environment.
ALC: This indicates the Ambient Light Compensation (ALC) is on,
and contrast and brightness are controlled automatically,
depending on the ambient light. ALC is an option.
<empty> When the main menu does not specify a setting,
contrast or brightness is manually set to a
different value than the calibrated position.
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To put contrast in calibrated position
1 Turn the control knob to select Contrast in the OSD main menu.
2 Press the control knob shortly. The contrast control menu appears.
3 In the contrast control menu, select Contrast CAL position and
press the control knob shortly.
Contrast
- Contrast CAL position
- Manual contrast adjustment
- Exit
Contrast control menu
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To control contrast manually
1 Turn the control knob to select Contrast in the OSD main menu.
2 Press the control knob shortly. The contrast control menu appears.
3 In the contrast control menu, select Manual contrast adjustment
and press the control knob shortly. The contrast scroll bar appears.
4 Turn the control knob until you have reached the desired contrast.
5 Press the control knob shortly or wait a few seconds to return to
the contrast control menu.
6 In the contrast control menu, select Exit and press the control
knob shortly to return to the main menu. Alternatively, you can just
wait a few seconds, and the OSD returns to the previous menu
automatically.
Contrast
Contrast scroll bar. The short stroke in the bar indicates
the calibrated position, the long stroke indicates the
current setting.
To put brightness in calibrated position
1 Turn the control knob to select Brightness in the OSD main menu.
2 Press the control knob shortly. The brightness control menu
appears.
3 In the brightness control menu, select Brightness CAL position
and press the control knob shortly.
Brightness
- Brightness CAL position
-
Manual Brightness adjustment
- Exit Brightness control menu
To control brightness manually
1 Turn the control knob to select Brightness in the OSD main menu.
2 Press the control knob shortly. The brightness control menu
appears.
3 In the brightness control menu, select Manual brightness
adjustment and press the control knob shortly. The brightness
scroll bar appears.
Brightness
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Brightness scroll bar. The short stroke in the bar
indicates the calibrated position, the long stroke
indicates the current setting.
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