Intended Use The MD21GS-3MP grayscale display is intended to be used for displaying and viewing of digital images for diagnosis by trained physicians. To guarantee the display performance as specified, it must only be used in conjunction with NEC recommended display cards.
Contents Your new NEC Display display box* should contain the following: • MD21GS-3MP Display with tilt/swivel/pivot/height adjustable stand • Power Cords (N.A. Hospital Grade, European Continental and Chinese) • Quick Reference Guide • Installation and Maintenance Guide • Video Signal Cable (DVI-D to DVI-D cable) •...
Quick Start Display Card* Installation 1. Following your PC manufacturer’s guidelines, open your computer to access the PCI, AGP or PCI E slot. 2. Place the display card into an available PCI, AGP or PCI E slot and secure all screws. 3.
Display Adjustment & Mounting Raise and Lower Display Screen The display may be raised or lowered in either portrait or land- scape mode. To raise or lower the screen, place hands on each side of the display and lift or lower to the desired height. NOTE: Handle with care when raising or lowering the display screen and avoid pinching your fingers.
User Controls The On-Screen Manager (OSM) control buttons are located on the back of the display. To access the OSM menu, press any of the user control buttons ( < , >, –, +). Portrait Mode Landscape Mode 1. LED Indicates power on and signal condition.
On-Screen Manager Brightness BRIGHTNESS: Adjusts the overall image and background screen brightness. When BRIGHTNESS is adjusting, the numerical value blinks. Position Control (except Packed Pixel mode/10 bit) LEFT/RIGHT: Controls the Horizontal Image Position within the display area. DOWN/UP: Controls the Vertical Image Position within the display area. White Point Selection DEFAULT: preset factory white point selection (Clear Base or Blue Base depending on model)..
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On-Screen Manager RESOLUTION NOTIFIER: This optimal resolution is 1536 x 2048. If ON is selected, a message will appear on the screen after 30 seconds, notifying you that the resolution is not at 1536 x 2048. HOT KEY: You can adjust the brightness directly. When this function is set to ON, you can adjust the brightness with <, >, +, or –, while the OSM menu is off.
Advanced On-Screen Manager The Advanced OSM offers more control over the standard OSM controls. When OSM is off, push the “RESET” and “EXIT” button at the same time to activate the Advanced OSM. NOTE: This menu is larger than the normal OSM. To make an adjustment, ensure that the tag is highlighted, then press “SELECT”.
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Advanced On-Screen Manager OSM Lock Out This control completely locks out access to all OSM control functions. When attempting to activate OSM controls while in the Lock Out mode, a screen will appear indicating the OSM controls are locked out. There are three types of OSM LOCK OUT: MODE Key strokes to enter...
Self Calibration Before proper self calibration can be Use GammaComp MD Quality Control Software for history management (Constancy test). performed, display should warm-up for a minimum 30 minutes. If the USB sensor is plugged in before the minute warm-up, a warning will appear on-screen (Figure S.3). NOTE: Stand-alone calibration can only be performed using the GretagMacbeth Eye-One Display Sensor.
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Self Calibration 9. Press “SELECT” to start the calibration. Stand-alone calibration may take several minutes depending on user settings. 10. After the CALIBRATION SUCCEEDED message appears (Figure S.9), press SELECT. 11. To end the calibration mode, press “EXIT”. Figure S.3 Figure S.4 Figure S.5 Figure S.6...
White Point Matching/Copy Calibration Use GammaComp MD Quality Control Software for history management (Constancy test). Before proper copy calibration can be performed, displays should warm-up for a minimum 30 minutes. If the sensor is plugged in before the minute warm-up, a warning will appear on-screen (Figure C.4).
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White Point Matching/Copy Calibration 9. Press SELECT on Display B to start reading the white point information of Display A. 10. After copying Display A information, the target LUMINANCE and target chromaticity coordinates will be stored and displayed in the OSM of Display B. The TARGET VALUE is not adjustable (Figure C.9). 11.
For example, if an image was on the monitor for one hour and a residual image remains, the monitor should be turned off for one hour to erase the image. NOTE: As with all personal display devices, NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics Display recommends displaying moving images and using a moving screen saver at regular intervals whenever the screen is idle or turning off the monitor when not in use.
Video: Digital Input: DVI VideoDot Clock 162Mhz Max Grayscale Tones 10 Bit: 1024 (10bit) shades of gray from When used with an NEC recommended 10 bit a pallet of 3061 (11.5bit) display card 8 Bit: 256 (8bit) shades of gray from a When used with an NEC recommended 8 bit pallet of 3061 (11.5 bit)
— Portrait or Landscape. Provides full 176° viewing angles either up, down, left or right. VESA Standard Mounting Interface: Allows users to connect their NEC display to any VESA standard third party mounting arm or bracket. Allows for the display to be mounted on a wall or an arm using any third party compliant device.
NOTE: As with all personal display devices, NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics Display recommends displaying moving images and using a moving screen saver at regular intervals whenever the screen is idle or turning off the monitor when not in use.
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References North America and Canada NEC-Mitsubishi Monitor Customer Service & Support Customer Service and Technical Support: (800) 632-4662 Fax: (800) 695-3044 Parts and Accessories/Macintosh Cable Adapter: (888) NEC-MITS [888-632-6487] Warranty Information: www.necmitsubishi.com/warranty Online Technical Support www.necmitsubishi.com/support Sales and Product Information...
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FCC Rules. OSM and FullScan are registered trademarks of NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics Display of America in U.S. X-Light is a trademark of NEC- Mitsubishi Electronics Display of America in U.S. ErgoDesign is a registered trademark of NEC-Mitsubishi Electric Visual Systems Corporation in Austria, Netherlands, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Republic of Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Kingdom of Thailand, Malaysia, Norway, Spain, Taiwan, U.K., U.S., Canada.
Voltage Intended Use The MD21GS-3MP grayscale display is intended to be used for displaying and viewing of digital images for diagnosis by trained physicians. To guarantee the display performance as specified, it must only be used in conjunction with NEC recommended display cards.
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CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 601.1. FCC Information 1. Use the attached specified cables with the MD21GS-3MP grayscale display so as not to interfere with radio and television reception. (A) Please use the supplied power cord or equivalent to ensure FCC compliance.
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Contents Your new NEC Display display box* should contain the following: • MD21GS-3MP Display with tilt/swivel/pivot/height adjustable stand • Power Cords (N.A. Hospital Grade, European Continental and Chinese) • Quick Reference Guide • Installation and Maintenance Guide • Video Signal Cable (DVI-D to DVI-D cable) •...
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Quick Start Display Card* Installation 1. Following your PC manufacturer’s guidelines, open your computer to access the PCI, AGP or PCI E slot. 2. Place the display card into an available PCI, AGP or PCI E slot and secure all screws. 3.
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Quick Start –continued 8. For further adjustments, please refer to the OSM section for a full description of OSM controls. NOTE: If you have any problems, refer to the Troubleshooting section (Installation and Maintenance Guide). NOTE: External equipment intended for connection to signal input, signal output, or other connectors, must comply with the relevant IEC standard.
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User Controls Portrait Mode Landscape Mode 1. LED Indicates power on and signal condition. The LED can be turned on, off, or dimmed. Please refer to the Advanced OSM section/LED Brightness for further information. Green – signal is present and power is on Orange –...
NOTE: As with all personal display devices, NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics Display recommends displaying moving images and using a moving screen saver at regular intervals whenever the screen is idle or turning off the monitor when not in use.
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Recommended Use –continued CORRECT PLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISPLAY CAN REDUCE EYE, SHOULDER AND NECK FATIGUE. CHECK THE FOLLOWING WHEN YOU POSITION THE DISPLAY: • For optimum results during self and copy calibrations, allow 30 minutes for warm-up. • Adjust the display height so that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level.
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Digital Input: DVI VideoDot Clock 162Mhz Max Grayscale Tones 10 Bit: 1024 (10bit) shades of gray When used with an NEC recommended from a pallet of 3061 (11.5bit) 10 bit display card 8 Bit: 256 (8bit) shades of gray When used with an NEC recommended from a pallet of 3061 (11.5bit)
References North America and Canada NEC-Mitsubishi Monitor Customer Service & Support Customer Service and Technical Support: (800) 632-4662 Fax: (800) 695-3044 Parts and Accessories/Macintosh Cable Adapter: (888) NEC-MITS [888-632-6487] Warranty Information: www.necmitsubishi.com/warranty Online Technical Support www.necmitsubishi.com/support Sales and Product Information...
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(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. U.S. Responsible Party: NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics Display of America, Inc. Address: 500 Park Blvd, Suite 1100 Itasca, Illinois 60143 Tel.