NEC MD301C4 Installation & Maintenance Manual
NEC MD301C4 Installation & Maintenance Manual

NEC MD301C4 Installation & Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 1 MD301C4 INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE GUIDE...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CAN/CSA C22.2 NO. 601.1, NO.60950-1-07. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. NEC is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. ErgoDesign is a registered trademark of NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. in Austria, Benelux, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden, U.K.
  • Page 3: Warning, Caution

    To secure full functionality of this display, only NEC approved display controller models for connection with the fi nal system must be used.
  • Page 4: Registration Information

    This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. (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 Display Solutions of America, Inc. Address: Tel.
  • Page 5: Product Features

    Low power consumption via ECO Mode (see page 10). • Self calibration with optional USB color sensor (see page 31). Contents Your new NEC monitor box* should contain the following: • MultiSync monitor with tilt/swivel/pivot/height adjust stand • Power Cord •...
  • Page 6: Quick Start

    Quick Start To connect the LCD monitor to your system, follow these instructions: NOTE: Make sure to read “Recommended Use” (page 23) before installation. In order to display the maximum resolution, a video card that can output a resolution of 2560 x 1600 is needed. The monitor must be installed or carried by two or more people.
  • Page 7 4. Connect all cables to the appropriate connectors (Figure C.1). When using the USB cable, connect the B type connector to the USB upstream port on the right back side of the monitor and the A type connector to the downstream port on the computer (Figure C.1a).
  • Page 8: Raise And Lower Monitor Screen

    7. Slide down the cable cover (Figure D.1). 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. 9.
  • Page 9: Screen Rotation

    Screen Rotation Before rotating, the screen must be raised to the highest level and tilt to avoid knocking the screen on the desk or pinching your fi ngers. Disconnect all cables. To raise the screen, place hands on each side of the monitor and lift up to the highest position (Figure RL.1). To rotate screen, place hands on each side of the monitor screen and turn clockwise from Landscape to Portrait or counter- clockwise from Portrait to Landscape (Figure R.1).
  • Page 10: Flexible Arm Installation

    Flexible Arm Installation This LCD monitor is designed for use with a fl exible arm. To prepare the monitor for alternate mounting purposes: NOTE: The monitor must be installed or moved by two or more people. • Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the display mount. •...
  • Page 11: Controls

    Controls OSD (On-Screen Display) control buttons on the front of the monitor function as follows: To access OSD menu, press the MENU button. To change signal input, press the SELECT button. NOTE: OSD must be closed in order to change signal input. 1 AUTO DIMMING Detects the level of ambient lighting allowing the monitor to make adjustments to various SENSOR...
  • Page 12: Brightness Controls

    Brightness Controls BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the overall image and background screen brightness. NOTE: The brightness level is adjusted using the backlight output. The display will digitally compensate for low or high brightness levels. If digital compensation occurs, the brightness value on the OSD will change to magenta. NOTE: The optimal display performance will be in the range where the OSD brightness value is black.
  • Page 13: Color Control Systems

    Color Control Systems PICTURE MODE Change the Picture mode that is most suitable for the type of content that is shown. You can change up to 5 types. See Advanced menu Tag1 PICTURE MODE (page 16) and “Using the PICTURE MODE function” (page 15) for more information.
  • Page 14: Off Timer

    EDID EXTENSION (DVI Input Only) A communication setting with input device, containing signal timing. NORMAL: When a PC or other computer equipment is connected, select “NORMAL”. ENHANCED: Alternate setting for non-PC devices such as DVD players or game consoles. When a DVD player or other type of high defi...
  • Page 15: Osd Transparency

    OSD LOCK OUT This control completely locks out access to all OSD control functions. When attempting to activate OSD controls while in the Lock Out mode, a screen will appear indicating the OSD controls are locked out. There are four types of OSD LOCK OUT: OSD LOCK OUT with no control: To activate the OSD Lock Out function, press SELECT, then “RIGHT”...
  • Page 16 Information Provides information about the current resolution display (Main picture), current USB input setting and technical data including the preset timing being used and the horizontal and vertical frequencies. Indicates the model and serial numbers of your monitor. OSD Warning OSD Warning menus disappear with EXIT button.
  • Page 17: Using The Picture Mode Function

    Setting for medical imaging, including radiology. Setting that conforms to the DICOM standard for the Grayscale Standard Display Function. PROGRAMMABLE For “MultiProfi ler” software or the Hardware Calibration settings by NEC Display Solutions software (some OSD settings are disabled). NOTE: - When selected PICTURE MODE is different from your computer’s ICC color profi...
  • Page 18: Advanced Osd

    Advanced OSD If you need detailed information about the controls, please use the advanced menu. There are 2 ways to access the advanced menu. Way 1: <To access the advanced menu> • Press the Menu button to access OSD menu. Use the front buttons to move the cursor to the ADVANCED SETTING in Color control systems.
  • Page 19 GAMMA Allows you to manually select the brightness level of grayscale. There are fi ve selections: sRGB, L Star, DICOM, PROGRAMMABLE and CUSTOM. We recommend to show grayscale image data on screen. sRGB: GAMMA setting for sRGB. L Star: GAMMA setting for eciRGB_v2 and Lab color space. DICOM: DICOM GSDF (Grayscale Standard Display Function) is typically used for medical imaging.
  • Page 20 UNIFORMITY This function electronically compensates for the slight variations in the white uniformity level as well as for deviations in color that may occur throughout the display area of the screen. These variations are characteristic of LCD panel technology. This function improves the color and evens out the luminance uniformity of the display.
  • Page 21 EXPANSION Sets the zoom method. FULL: The image is expanded to full screen, regardless of the resolution. ASPECT: The image is expanded without changing the aspect ratio. OFF: The image is not expanded. CUSTOM: When CUSTOM is selected as the Expansion mode, it becomes possible to adjust the H.
  • Page 22 “Tag window frame color”, “Item select color” & ”Adjust Window frame color” can be changed. The NEC logo is briefl y 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 menu will appear.
  • Page 23 OSD ROTATION AUTO: The OSD rotates automatically when the monitor is rotated. OSD ROTATION is set to AUTO by default. LANDSCAPE: Display the OSD with landscape mode. PORTRAIT: Display the OSD with portrait mode. IMAGE ROTATION AUTO: The main window image automatically rotates according to the orientation of the display.
  • Page 24 TagB CARBON SAVING COST CARBON CONVERT SETTING CURRENCY SETTING* CURRENCY CONVERT SETTING HOURS RUNNING* SELF COLOR CORRECTION STAND-ALONE CALIBRATION TagC INFORMATION* *2 This item does not reset by FACTORY PRESET (Tag7). Displays the estimated carbon savings information in kg. Displays the electricity cost savings in balance. Adjusts the carbon footprint factor in the carbon saving calculation.
  • Page 25: Recommended Use

    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.
  • Page 26 CORRECT PLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE MONITOR CAN REDUCE EYE, SHOULDER AND NECK FATIGUE. CHECK THE • For optimum performance, allow 20 minutes for the display to 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.
  • Page 27: Specifi Cations

    60 Hz 1280 x 1600* at 60 Hz 2560 x 1600 at 30 Hz 2560 x 1600 at 60 Hz... NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS cites recommended 480P (720 x 480* at 60 Hz) 720P (1280 x 720* at 50 Hz to 60 Hz)
  • Page 28: Features

    Visual Controller: Is a ground-breaking software family, developed by NEC Display Solutions, providing intuitive access to all monitor setting controls and remote diagnosis via the Windows interface, based upon the VESA standard, DDC/CI. Using a standard VGA or DVI signal cable, Visual Controller can either benefi...
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 30 Display image is not sized properly • Use the OSD Image Adjust controls to increase or decrease the Coarse adjustment. • Check to make sure that a supported mode has been selected on the display card or system being used. (Please consult display card or system manual to change graphics mode.) No Video •...
  • Page 31: Using The Auto Brightness Function

    Using the Auto Brightness function The brightness of the LCD screen can be set to increase or decrease depending on the amount of ambient light within the room. If the room is bright, the monitor becomes correspondingly bright. If the room is dim, then the monitor will dim accordingly. The purpose of this function is to make the viewing experience more comfortable to the eye in a variety of lighting conditions.
  • Page 32: Stand-Alone Calibration

    STAND-ALONE CALIBRATION Stand alone calibration can recalibrate the display to factory settings without using a computer by connecting an external USB color sensor. There are 3 functions in STAND-ALONE CALIBRATION. • Self Calibration: Compensates for a yellow color shift that typically occurs with long-term LCD usage. •...
  • Page 33: Self Calibration

    Self Calibration Self Calibration will compensate for a yellow color shift that typically occurs with long-term LCD usage. All PICTURE MODES are updated when Self Calibration is performed. USB downstream Figure S.1 1. Use “LEFT” or “RIGHT” to select SELF in the MODE selection. Press “UP” or “DOWN” to move to the next selection. 2.
  • Page 34: White Point Matching/Copy

    White Point Matching/Copy The white point can be copied from one display to one or more additional displays. Using this feature reduces the variation between different displays allowing them to match each other more closely. White Point Matching/Copy does not compensate for a typical yellow color shift due to long-term LCD usage. If this yellow shift is noticeable, please do Self Calibration.
  • Page 35 8. Press SELECT to start the confi rmation of white point. 9. After the confi rmation is fi nished, FINE TUNING MODE message appears. 10. At the FINE TUNING MODE message (Figure C.6), press SELECT if the copy result is satisfactory. If the copy result is unsatisfactory, manually fi...
  • Page 36: Dicom Measurement

    DICOM Measurement 1. Use “LEFT” or “RIGHT” to select DICOM MEASURE in the MODE selection (Figure D.1). 2. Select the PICTURE MODE that you want to measure and press SELECT. NOTE: This function is effective only if GAMMA (Advanced menu Tag1) is DICOM or PROGRAMMABLE. 3.
  • Page 37: Manufacturer's Recycling And Energy Information

    Dedicated recycling sites ensure that environmentally harmful components are properly handled and securely disposed. To ensure the best recycling of our products, NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS offers a variety of recycling procedures and gives advice on how to handle the product in an environmentally sensitive way, once it has reached the end of its life.

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