Barco MFCD 1218 User Manual

B410019/03

BarcoView

Theodoor Sevenslaan 106
8500 Kortrijk, Belgium
Phone: [phone]
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http://www.barcoview.com

BarcoView Inc

3059 Premiere Parkway
Duluth, Georgia, 30097,USA
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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.
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MFCD 1218

User Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• 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.

•This apparatus conforms to:
UL1950, cUL CAN/CSA
C22.2 No. 950-95, CE

• FCC notice
This equipment has been
tested and found to comply
with the limits of a class B
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.

Power connection

• Warning: This apparatus
must be earthed!

• Power requirements:
connect the apparatus 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 serious damage
to the equipment.

© 2002 BARCO nv. Allrights reserved.

CONTENTS

1. Overview ..................................................................................................... 5

1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................... 5

1.2 Package contents ................................................................................ 6

1.3 Controls and connectors...................................................................... 6

2. Installation ................................................................................................... 8

2.1 Precautions ......................................................................................... 8

2.2 Wall mounting...................................................................................... 8

2.3 Connecting the signals ...................................................................... 10

2.4 Starting up ..........................................................................................11

2.5 Install the DICOM Optimizer software ................................................11

3. On-screen display (OSD) menus ............................................................ 12

3.1 How to use the OSD.......................................................................... 12

3.2 Description of the menu items ........................................................... 13

Main menu ......................................................................................... 13

Video menu........................................................................................ 14

Color Menu ........................................................................................ 15

Clock Menu........................................................................................ 15

4. Maintenance.............................................................................................. 16

5. Troubleshooting......................................................................................... 16

Appendix A: Possible resolutions.................................................................. 17

Appendix B: Technical specifications ............................................................ 18

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1. OVERVIEW

1.1 Introduction

The MFCD 1218, BARCO’s full color 18” LCD
display, guarantees perfect image quality in
medical imaging applications.

The display combines a TFT (thin film transistor)
liquid crystal display panel structure and a built-in
backlight with inverter for a better picture quality . It
is designed to meet users' needs for performance,
consistency , and outst anding image quality
through a streamlined development process in
which wall-mount functionality provides a variety
of capability .

The image on the display can be adjusted by
means of the extended on-screen menu system
(OSD).

The internal memory can contain settings for 24
different types of video signals (with different
timings). 22 are factory-preset, 2 are user­definable.

Multi-scan
capabilities

Power Saving

The display accepts the most common display
standards. However, it is limited to the following
specifications: The horizontal frequency must be
between 31 and 91 kHz, the vertical frequency
between 56 and 85 Hz, and the maximum
resolution is 1280 x 1024.

The optimum and recommended resolution is
1280 x 1024 / 60 Hz.

The monitor comes with a power saving feature;
therefore, you may put the monitor into a power
saving state when it is not in use. This feature
complies with both EPA‘s Energy Star
requirements and European NUTEK/TCO’s power
management guidelines. It conforms to Video
Electronics Standard Association (VESA)
approved DPMS power-down signaling method.
This monitor automatically cuts down power
consumption of monitor set when not detecting
Hsync or Vsync signals. This feature is compliant
with VESA DPMS.

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1.2 Package contents

The package should include the following items,
please check. If some of the items are missing,
please contact the reseller you have purchased
the unit from.

- The display with foot

- 12V DC adapter

- European power cord

- American power cord

- Video cable

- S-Video cable (S-Video and composite
video (RCA)) - Optional

- Mounting plate with 8 screws

- This user manual

- CD-ROM containing the DICOM Optimizer
and its User Manual in html format

1.3 Controls and connectors

(10)

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)

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(1) 12V DC power input
(2) Analog video input
(3) DVI input
(4) S-Video input
(5) Menu key
(6) <-> Key
(7) <+> Key
(8) Power LED

The LED is off when the display is off.
The LED is green when the display is on.
The LED is orange when the display is in
power-saving mode (stand-by)

(9) Power key
(10) Push-button to release the panel from the

foot

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