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MDview Series 2 Online User’s Guide - with extended setup information as PDF documents. NOTE: To prevent any un-intentional de-adjustment of optimum settings and calibrated values, NEC Display Solutions Europe highly recommends the activation of the “OSD LOCK OUT with no control” function within the display’s On-Screen-Display (OSD).
Contents Your new NEC monitor box* should contain the following: • MDview 193, 202, 213, 242 or 262 monitor with tilt/swivel/pivot/height adjust stand • Power Cord (European Continental) • Power Cord (UK) • Video Signal Cable (15-pin mini D-SUB male to DVI-A) •...
Please check Tilt, Rise and Lower monitor screen and screen rotation when you manage cables. Highest Stand Position DVI-I DVI-D DC-OUT D-SUB Figure C.1 NEC optional product attachment. Do not use this connector unless specified. Figure A.2 30˚ Tilt Power cord English-4 Macintosh Cable Adapter Figure B.1 (not included) Figure C.2...
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Figure C.3 7. Hold all cables firmly and place the cable cover onto the stand (Figure D.1). To remove the cable cover, lift the cover off as shown in Figure D.2. 8. Connect one end of the power cord to the AC inlet on the back of the monitor and the other end to the power outlet. NOTE: Please refer to Caution section of this manual for proper selection of AC power cord.
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Raise and Lower Monitor Screen The monitor may be raised or lowered in either Portrait or Landscape mode. To raise or lower screen, place hands on each side of the monitor and lift or lower to the desired height (Figure RL.1). NOTE: Handle with care when raising or lowering the monitor screen.
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The LCD monitor should only be used with an approved arm (e.g. GS mark). NEC MDview 242/242-2 and 262/262-2 Only! When using mounting accessories (e.g. VESA (200 x 100)) other than VESA (100 x 100), use the screws M4 size (Length: bracket thickness + 10mm).
Controls OSD (On-Screen-Display) control buttons on the front of the monitor function as follows: To access OSD menu, press any of the control buttons (EXIT, LEFT, RIGHT, UP, DOWN). To change signal input, press the SELECT button. NOTE: OSD must be closed in order to change signal input. 1 AMBIBRIGHT SENSOR Detects the level of ambient lighting allowing the monitor to make adjustments to various settings resulting in a more comfortable viewing experience.
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2: Adjusts the brightness automatically for the best BRIGHTNESS setting based on the white display area. The environmental brightness sensor (Ambibright sensor) has no function. NEC MDview 262 Only! NOTE: When “AUTO LUMINANCE” (Page 22, Tag1) is ON, this function is disabled.
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AUTO FINE (Analog input only) This function automatically and periodically adjusts the “FINE” setting for change in signal condition. This function adjusts approximately every 33 minutes. EXPANSION Sets the zoom method. FULL: The image is expanded to the MDview model’s native mode, regardless of the resolution. ASPECT: The image is expanded without changing the aspect ratio.
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OFF TIMER Monitor will automatically power-down when the end user has selected a pre-determined amount of time. Before powering off, a message will appear on the screen asking the user if they want to delay the turn off time by 60 minutes. Press any OSD button to delay the turn off time. The Intelligent Power Manager allows the monitor to enter into a power saving mode after a period of inactivity.
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NOTE: It is possible to change the DVI SELECTION or to change the IPM settings while the “NO SIGNAL” or “OUT OF RANGE” messages are displayed. NEC MDview 242/242-2 and 262/262-2 Only! PORTRAIT WARNING: When the monitor is used in portrait position, the brightness value will be reduced...
NOTE: As with all personal display devices, NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS recommends 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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CORRECT PLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE MONITOR CAN REDUCE EYE, SHOULDER AND NECK FATIGUE. CHECK THE • For optimum performance, allow 20 minutes for warm-up. • Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level. Your eyes should look slightly downward when viewing the middle of the screen.
NOTE: Technical specifications are subject to change without notice. NEC MDview 193 Monitor Notes Active matrix; thin film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD);...
(LCD); 0.255 mm dot pitch; 280 cd/m white luminence; 700:1 contrast ratio, typical. Digital Input: DVI Depends on display controller used. Automatically Automatically 8 ms (Gray to Gray Typ.) Some systems may not support all modes listed. NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS cites recommended...
60 Hz to 85 Hz 1200 x 1600* at 60 Hz NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS cites recommended 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz... resolution for optimal display performance. AC 100-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz 0.68 - 0.29 A (with Option) 18.3 inches (W) x 16.7 - 22.6 inches (H) x 9.7 inches (D)
60 Hz to 75 Hz (Analog), 1600 x 1200* 1680 x 1050* at 60 Hz to 75 Hz (Analog), 1680 x 1050* 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz...NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS cites 1024 x 1280* at 60 Hz 1200 x 1920*...
60 Hz to 75 Hz (Analog), 1600 x 1200* 1680 x 1050* at 60 Hz to 75 Hz (Analog), 1680 x 1050* 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz...NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS cites 1024 x 1280* at 60 Hz 1200 x 1920*...
Features Ambix3 Technology: Triple input technology allowing up to 3 input sources to be connected to a single monitor. The DVI-I connector supports both analog and digital input signals. Legacy analog input is supported using a traditional 15-pin VGA connector. Ambix3 provides traditional technology compatibility for analog as well as DVI-based digital compatibility for digital inputs.
NOTE: As with all personal display devices, NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS recommends using a moving screen saver at regular intervals whenever the screen is idle or turning off the monitor when not in use.
NEC MDview 242/242-2 and 262/262-2 only! Low Bright mode NEC MDview 262 Only! Adjusts the overall image and screen background brightness. Press “Left” or “Right” to adjust. When AUTO LUMINANCE is OFF or 2, the brightness level is adjusted/measured using percentage (%).
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Tag2 R-H.position Adjusts the position of the red component of the image. Press “Left” or “Right” to adjust. (Analog input only) G-H.position Adjusts the position of the green component of the image. Press “Left” or “Right” to adjust. (Analog input only) B-H.position Adjusts the position of the blue component of the image.
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DICOM compliant medical images. However, this option does not substitute a true DICOM Part 14 GSDF curve. PROGRAMMABLE: The programmable Look-up tables in the display are used. NEC GammaCompMD software provides calibration to a true DICOM Part 14 GSDF curve.
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Tag6 Color Control Colour Control Systems: Seven preset colour settings. For preset settings 1, 2, 3 and 5, the following levels can be adjusted: TEMPERATURE: Adjust the white temperature by increasing or decreasing this setting. A lower colour temperature will make the screen reddish and a higher colour temperature will make the screen bluish.
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OFF MODE The Intelligent Power Manager allows the monitor to enter into a power saving mode after a period of inactivity. The IPM has three settings. OFF: Monitor does not go into power save mode when the input signal is lost. STANDARD: Monitor enters power save mode automatically when the input signal is lost.
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BOOT LOGO The NEC logo is briefly displayed after the monitor is powered on. This feature can be turned on or off in the OSD. Note: If the “EXIT” button is kept pressed while NEC logo is displayed, the BOOT LOGO Several MDview models menu will appear.
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Input Setting TagA Tile Matrix Tile Comp OFF TagB Date & Time Video Bandwidth (Analog input only): It is used when the unnecessary noise from computer appears on a screen. It is strong ineffective, so that a number becomes small. Press “Left”...
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TagC Schedule Programs the monitor’s working schedule. Schedule the power on and power off with hour and a day of the week. Also sets the input port. This OSD can’t remove except EXIT. Using the “SCHEDULE” function allows you to set up to seven different scheduled time intervals when the LCD Monitor will be activated.
RGB: Provides a standard color space used in high-end graphics applications including Digital Still Camera and imaging, provides the highest level of color matching to other output devices. *2: : Target white luminance and gamma correction is adjusted via NEC GammaCompMD calibration software (not adjustable via OSD). ®...
Manufacturer’s Recycling and Energy Information NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS is strongly committed to environmental protection and sees recycling as one of the company’s top priorities in trying to minimize the burden placed on the environment. We are engaged in developing environmentally- friendly products, and always strive to help define and comply with the latest independent standards from agencies such as ISO (International Organisation for Standardization) and TCO (Swedish Trades Union).