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Published by GE 9845 Monitor Service Dept. Printed in Italy © Copyright reserved Subject to modification 31 19 206 13832 H GB USER MANUAL MGD203 MGD403[...]
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I FCC NOTICE - COPYRIGHT FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC (U.S. Federal Communications Commission) rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial env[...]
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COPYRIGHT - CE II Copyright © This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. Under the copyrights law , this manual may not be copied in whole or part, without written consent. Under the law , copying includes translating into another language or format. Apple, Macintosh/II, PowerMacintosh, Apple Quadra, Centris and Power Mac are trademark o[...]
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1 ENGLISH T ABLE OF CONTENTS PREF ACE 2 INTRODUCTION 2 - 3 MAIN FEA TURES 4 - 5 SETTING UP YOUR NEW MONITOR 6 - 9 Inspection and unpacking 6 Connecting your monitor 7 - 9 INFORMA TION AND USE OF THE CONTROL P ANEL Control location and functions 10 HARDW ARE OSD Adjustment: size position, geometry and special functions 1 1 - 22 T echnical Specificat[...]
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ENGLISH 2 Thank you for purchasing the new MGD 203/MGD 403 high brightness monochrome monitor . We hope you will enjoy using it and we are confident that this quality product will meet your highest expectations. This user manual contains the following informations: ‘ An introduction to the product features ‘ Instructions for unpacking and conne[...]
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3 ENGLISH The new MGD 203/MGD 403 is a very high brightness, high resolution digitally controlled autoscan monochrome monitor , based on the CyberScreen technology . ® This new monitor , specifically designed for medical applications, gives unique performances in term of brightness, resolution and spot size. T ypical applications are X-ray display[...]
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ENGLISH 4 The monitor will automatically sychronise within a wide range of scanning frequencies and determine the specific operating mode. Monitor behaviour (degauss & reset), image quality and screen geometry adjustments can be changed or selected via the hardware OSD by means of the front panel push-buttons. Y our new monitor provides special[...]
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5 ENGLISH ADV ANCED TECHNOLOGY The MGD 203/MGD 403 monitor includes the following advanced technologies: - CYBERSCREEN ® : digital technology that allows the optimization of the picture quality all over the screen, corners included. - MAGNETOMETER: the magnetic field inside your monitor may dramatically change whenever you tilt or swivel the monit[...]
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ENGLISH 6 AUTOSCAN This feature allows you to use your monitor with a wide range of video cards: the MGD 203/MGD 403 monitor will automatically synchronize at all horizontal frequencies in the range 30 - 95 KHz and vertical frequencies in the range 50-170 Hz, and will automatical- ly discriminate the specific operating mode. CA THODE RA Y TUBE This[...]
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7 ENGLISH 1GUN / 3 GUNS BRIGHTNESS This function allows to select (via OSD menu) between Low Brigtness Mode (even better picture sharpness and reduced eye strain) and High Brightness Mode (full brightness). W ARNING: This function is available only if “1-BNC” input is selected since it has no much sence with color video cards. MAP 201 - Calibra[...]
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ENGLISH 8 Note: REFERENCE SETTING Five different ‘pairs’ of brightness and contrast combinations can be defined, and stored in the monitor and selected via OSD menu. This feature is particularly attractive for OEMs using the monitor with multiple systems wich will save a lot of time in the facto- ry and in the field as well (‘tailoring’ of [...]
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9 ENGLISH Before installation, please check your monitor for physical damages which may have occurred during transport, and also check that the package includes all the items below: ´ Y our new monitor (including pedestal) ´ Power cord ´ User manual ´ Signal cable (optional) In case any items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer o[...]
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ENGLISH 10 Follow these steps to connect the MGD 203/MGD 403 monitor to your computer: This monitor is equipped with a standard European or North American or United Kingdom power cord provided with ground wire (depending on where your monitor has been pur- chased). According to the AC power standards utilised in your Country , you may be required t[...]
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11 ENGLISH figure 2 Connection to the computer 1. Connect the male plug of the mini D-Sub 15 pins cable (optional) to the D-SUB input connector at the rear of the monitor (see figure 2). 2. (Alternative) Connect the BNC connectors (VIDEO/H/V) of the video cable to thesocket on the back of the monitor as shown in figure 3. In this configuration, the[...]
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ENGLISH 12 figure 4 RS232 IN OUT DAISY-CHAIN RS232 IN OUT DAISY-CHAIN RS232 IN OUT DAISY-CHAIN UNIT # 1 UNIT # 2 UNIT # 6 FROM COMPUTER SYSTEM figure 5 This connector , located on the back of the monitor , is provided for Service maintenance of the monitor through an extra RS232 line. It is to be used only by qualified personnel. RS232 CONNECTOR RS[...]
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13 ENGLISH INFORMA TION AND USE OF THE CONTROL P ANEL Control location and functions A A Brightness -/+ ´ Adjusts brightness (brilliance of the screen) B B Contrast -/+ ´ Adjusts contrast (the ratio between the brightness of the brightest and darkest parts of a picture). LED COLOR / MEANING T ABLE OFF Monitor in ST AND-BY condition or powered off[...]
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ENGLISH 14 HARDW ARE ON SCREEN DISPLA Y An easy OSD menu to control and adjust by keyboard or mouse all the monitor parameters. The H. OSD has five languages selectable by the user . Hardware On Screen Display flow chart - MAIN MENU OSD FUNCTIONS GLOBAL MENU LOCAL MENU ____ 1-GUN / 3-GUNS ____ DEGAUSS ____ KEYLOCK (ALL / STORE / CNTRL / OFF) ____ A[...]
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15 ENGLISH USER INTERF ACE FUNCTIONS DIRECT KEYBOARD FUNCTIONAL INTERF ACE The monitor is equipped with DIRECT KEYING FUNCTIONS control capability for brightness and contrast functions. When not locked, the operations are executed by using single front keys as following: A A Brightness - Decreases monitor brightness level. A A Brightness + Increase[...]
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ENGLISH 16 ´ KEYBOARD UNLOCK While “Key Lock” warning message is displayed on screen, pressing ALL front keys together , the LOCAL KEYBOARD LOCK FUNCTION DIS- ABLED shell be locally executed in the monitor . The window shown below will be displayed on all enabled units (if daisy chain on) and will disappear after 3 seconds time-out. ´ OSD GLO[...]
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17 ENGLISH GLOBAL MENU CONTROLS The commands associed to the global menu are trasmitted over daisy chain (if enabled), and the other monitors connected receive and execute the commands. A pop-up window appears with a message to indicate a change: e.g. The message window will be displayed on all applicable units. ´ 3-GUNS / 1-GUN ( BRIGHT . HI / LO[...]
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ENGLISH 18 KEYBOARD LOCK The Key lock function can be extended selectively to different key function controls. By default the KEYLOCK OFF shall always a ppear , then by ripetitively pressing the “SELECT” key you will have access to the following functions in turn: MENU MESSAGE FUNCTION a) : KEYLOCK ALL Lock ALL: All keyboard functions disabled [...]
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19 ENGLISH ´ REFERENCE SETTING Five different Brightness/Contrast parameters ‘ pairs ’ are available (Factory preset).They are identified with a number in the range 1-5. These val- ues can be modified using OSD Service Local Menu item ‘ STORE REF . SET ’ . The Reference Setting #n choice defines which pair of ‘ Brightness’ and ‘ Cont[...]
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ENGLISH 20 LOCAL MENU CONTROLS ´ SET MASTER ABC This function allows the monitor ’ s light sensor to operate as Master ABC Sensor for the Daisy-chained units. When enabled, the monitor sends (every 2 seconds) through the Daisy-Chain a command sequence to set “ Contrast and Brightness” of all units to a suitable value, according to the mea- s[...]
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21 ENGLISH ´ SET ADDRESS This function allows to assign an unique address to each monitor in a Daisy Chain connection. This local operation is executed once during instal- lation. The address can be in the range 1-15. Note: Care must be taken to assign different addresses to each of the monitors connected in one Chain. Each time the “ SELECT ”[...]
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ENGLISH 22 ´ ORBITING When enabled, the function causes a very slow movement of the image displayed on screen, shifting few millimeters upward, leftward, downward and rightward in order to reduce the “ PRINTING ” effect on the screen due to browning of glass and burn-in of phosphors of CR T tube displaying a still image. The total cycle lasts [...]
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23 ENGLISH ´ OSD POSITION This function allows to move the OSD Menu window at the desired position on the screen. First “ SELECT ” key press will change the message ‘ OSD POSITION ’ to ‘ OSD UP/DOWN ’ (blinking) message, indicating that the function is active, press + / - keys to move up/down the window . Next “ SELECT ” key press [...]
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ENGLISH 24 ´ ST ORE REFERENCE SETTINGS This function allows to modify the values of Brightness and Contrast associated to each of the 5 Reference Settings of the unit. The change is oper- ated on the currently active Ref. Setting in OSD Global Menu. The sequence of operations is: ➢ Select the reference to be changed in OSD Global Menu (1 to 5). [...]
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´ ABC CONTRAST REDUCTION-F ACT OR EFFECT This function allows the user to customize the ‘ CONTRAST ’ behavior of the ABC circuit at different ambient light in the range: 10 to 100 lux. T o modify ABC_Contrast Reduction-Factor , the sequence of operations is the following: First set ABC FULL in the Global Menu and than blank the sensor (e.g. wi[...]
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ENGLISH 26 ´ ABC REDUCTION-F ACT ORS COMBINED T O REF . SETTINGS Each of the five Reference Settings has its own couple of ABC_Reduction_Factor settings. At monitor power-on, the ABC_Setting corresponding to the active Reference Setting are used to drive the ABC_Reduction_Effect. Every time a new Reference Setting is selected, the associated ABC_S[...]
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APPENDIX[...]
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APPENDIX 1 The following specification are subject to change without notice. Specification limits are guaranteed for the pre-set timings at the “nominal picture size” TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS CRT 17/21 inches - Flat square CRT - Medium persistence white phosphor type P45 - Surface treatment Anti Glare Anti Static (AGAS) - 43% light transmis- s[...]
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APPENDIX 2 PIN ASSIGNMENT (1) The 15-pins D-sub connector (female) of the video signal cable: 5 10 15 1 6 11 (1) Pin N° Assignment Pin N° Assignment 1V 1 video input 9 +5V EXT 2V 2 video input/Sync on green 10 Logic ground 3V 3 video input 1 1 Optional - connected to pin10 4 Ground 12 NC 5 Ground 13 H sync 6V 1 video ground 14 V sync 7V 2 video g[...]
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APPENDIX 3 MGD 203 MECHANICAL SPECIFICA TIONS - CARA TERISTIQUES MECANIQUES WEIGHT - POIDS 24kg (52.9 lbs) DIMENSIONS : w x h x d (l x h x p) : 426 x 446 x 495 mm[...]
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APPENDIX 4 MGD 403 MECHANICAL SPECIFICA TIONS - CARA TERISTIQUES MECANIQUES WEIGHT - POIDS 32kg (70.5 lbs) DIMENSIONS : w x h x d (l x h x p) : 498 x 485 x 557 mm[...]
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APPENDIX 5 This apparatus is supplied with an approved moulded 13A plug. T o change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follow: 1. Remove Fuse cover and fuse. 2. Fit new fuse which should be a BS 1362 5A, A.S.T .A. or BSI approve type. 3. Refit the fuse cover . If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and [...]
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APPENDIX 6 MGD203 / MGD403 F ACTOR Y PRESET VIDEO TIMINGS NUM-9 ST -VGA-1 INT -31/100 INIT -31/120 VESA SUN-81/76 ITEM UNIT 1280x1024 640x480 625/100/2:1 525/120/2:1 1024x768 1280x1024 60 Hz VGA 100 Hz 120 Hz 85 Hz 76Hz Pixel Rate MHz 106.85 25.18 29.688 24.696 94.5 134.81 Hor . Freq. KHz 63 31.47 31.25 31.5 68.677 81.01 V ert. Freq Hz 59.10 59.94 [...]