MGP D5 Dicom Theater Lite Installation & User Manual
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface........................................................................................ 7 Safety Instructions............................................................................. 11 Explanation of symbols ..................................................................... 14 Overview................................................................................... 15 Introduction ........................................................................
Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................ 55 Using The BarcoMed Hardware Tab........................................... 56 Display Tools ............................................................................. 63 Barco DPMS Screen Saver ................................................................. 65 Introduction ................................................................................ 65 Barco DPMS Screen Saver Options..
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Preface Notice Although every attempt has been made to achieve technical accuracy in this document, we assume no responsibility for errors that may be found. Our goal is to provide you with the most accurate and usable documentation possible; if you discover errors, please let us know. BarcoView software products are the property of BarcoView. They are distributed under copyright by Barco N.V. or BarcoView, LLC., for use only under the specific terms of a software license agreement between Barco N.V.
Preface Canadian notice This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions General Recommendations Read the safety and operating instructions before operating the display. Retain safety and operating instructions for future reference. Adhere to all warnings on the display and in the operating instructions manual. Follow all instructions for operation and use.
Safety Instructions • Power cords: Power cord with CEE 7 plug: The colors of the mains lead are colored in accordance with the following code: Green-and-yellow: Earth (safety earth), Blue: Neutral, Brown: Line Power cord with ANSI 73.11 plug: The wires of the power cord are colored in accordance with the following code: Green/yellow: ground, White: neutral, Black: line (live) • Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this may result in fire or electric shock. • Mains lead protection (U.S.
Safety Instructions This apparatus conforms to: CE, IEC 60950, UL 60950, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950 (c-UL), CCC. National Scandinavian Deviations for Cl. 1.7.
Explanation of symbols Explanation of symbols Symbols on the display and power supply On the display or power supply, you may find the following symbols: Indicates the display is approved according to the CE regulations Indicates the display is approved according to the UL regulations or Indicates the display is approved according to the c-UL regulations or Indicates the display is approved according to the DEMKO regulations Indicates the display is approved according to the CCC regulations Indicates the
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Introduction Introduction About the system MGP D5 Dicom Theater provides consistent image quality for consulting, reviewing and training applications. The system offers a turnkey solution, bundling high-bright medical grade projector, flat panel display, dedicated display controller and MediCal® Pro QA management software. MGP D5 Dicom Theater is available in single- head and dual - head configurations.
Introduction done by means of the I-Guard® optical sensor, incorporated in the bezel of the display. The MediCal Pro software is used for defining the Preset the display devices must be conform to and calibrate them to make them conform to the Preset. The TheaterWatch software is a systray tool normally operating in background, which enables you to calibrate the projector(s) based on a visual algorithm.
Quick installation overview Quick installation overview MGP D5 Dicom Theater installation overview To install the MGP D5 Dicom Theater system completely, you have to follow these steps: 1. Install the BarcoMed display controller(s) in the PC. For more information, please refer to the section about the “Display controller installation”. 2. Install and connect the medical grade projector(s) and display(s). For more information, please refer to the MGP D5 User Guide and the display User Manual. 3.
Quick installation overview a) Single-head with 1 display and 1 projector VGA Video2 (Head2) Video1 (Head1) Video1 Video2 DVI Video1 Video2 BAR CO Figure 1 Proceed as follows: 20 1. Connect PC output video2 to the projector VGA input by means of the DVI-to-VGA cable (15 m / 50 ft). 2. Connect PC output video1 to the display DVI video input by means of the DVI-to-DVI cable.
Quick installation overview b) Single-head with two projectors VGA Video2 (Head2) Video1 (Head1) Video1 Video2 Video1 VGA Video2 Figure 2 Proceed as follows: 1. Connect one PC video output to the first projector’s VGA input by means of a DVI-to-VGA cable (15 m / 50 ft). 2. Connect the other video output to the second projector’s VGA input by means of a DVI-to-VGA cable (15 m / 50 ft).
Quick installation overview c) Dual-head with two displays and two projectors VGA Video2 (Head2) Video1 (Head1) DVI BAR CO Video1 Video2 Video3 Video4 Video1 VGA Video4 (Head4) Video3 (Head3) DVI Video2 BAR CO Figure 3 Proceed as follows: 1. 22 Connect PC output video2 to the first projector’s VGA input by means of a DVI-to-VGA cable (15 m / 50 ft).
Quick installation overview 2. Connect PC output video1 to the first display’s DVI video input by means of a DVI-to-DVI cable. 3. Connect PC output video4 to the second projector’s VGA input by means of a DVI-to-VGA cable (15 m / 50 ft). 4. Connect PC output video3 to the second display’s DVI video input by means of a DVI-to-DVI cable. Important: Do not connect the two display inputs nor the two projector inputs to the same display controller.
Quick installation overview e) Dual-head with two displays and one projector BAR CO Video2 (Head2) Video1 (Head1) Video1 Video2 Video3 Video4 Video1 DVI VGA VGA Video4 (Head4) Video3 (Head3) DVI Video2 BAR CO Figure 4 Proceed as follows: 24 1. Connect PC output video2 to the first display’s DVI video input by means of a DVI-to-DVI cable. 2. Connect PC output video1 to the projector VGA input by means of a DVI-to-VGA cable (15 m / 50 ft). 3.
Quick installation overview 4. Connect PC output video3 to the second display’s DVI video input by means of a DVI-to-DVI cable. Important: Do not connect the two display inputs nor the two projector inputs to the same display controller. In other words, to each display controller, a display input and a projector input must be connected.
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BarcoMed 2MP2CP Overview BarcoMed 2MP2CP Overview The BarcoMed 2MP2CP Display Controller delivers a quality image with 24-bit True Color for medical viewing applications.
BarcoMed 2MP2CP Overview • Displays VGA boot messages on MGP D5 Dicom Theater displays. Supported resolutions The following resolution is available on both heads prior to installing the driver or when the operating system is booted in VGA mode. • 640x480 @ Default Refresh Rate, 16 colors The following resolutions are available on each head of the BarcoMed 2MP2CP display controller.
Display controller installation Display controller installation Caution: Wear a grounded, protective ESD strap during installation or handling of the display controller. Electrostatic charges can damage the display controller. Prior to installing your BarcoMed 2MP2CP display controller(s) in your PC please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with both the display controller(s) and the PCI slots in your computer.
Display controller installation figure 6 below). By default, VGA should be enabled, switch 1 on and switch 2 off. If you decide to use a separate VGA monitor as your boot monitor, you must disable the BarcoMed 2MP2CP’s onboard VGA capabilities by changing the switch settings to switch 1 off and switch 2 on. Figure 6 In figure 6 above, the VGA capabilities of the BarcoMed 2MP2CP are enabled.
Display controller installation Figure 7: PCI and RAID Controller Slots Installing the BarcoMed 2MP2CP display controller Install the BarcoMed 2MP2CP controller in your computer following these steps: 1. Turn off the power to your computer and disconnect the power cord, however make sure that the computer chassis is still grounded. 2. Remove the chassis cover according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Be sure to observe safety warnings. 3.
Display controller installation 6. Connect the primary display to the connector marked “VID 1” on the BarcoMed 2MP2CP display controller using the provided DVI cable (see figure 8). For a dual-headed BarcoMed 2MP2CP setup, connect the secondary display to the other connector on the display controller. 7. Reconnect the power cord, turn on the power, and boot the system as usual.
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Windows 2000 BarcoMed 2MP2CP software installation Windows 2000 BarcoMed 2MP2CP software installation Note: These instructions apply to both Windows® 2000 and Windows® XP. Preparation Prior to installing your MGP D5 Dicom Theater software the following should be done. 1. Install the BarcoMed 2MP2CP display controller(s) in your system. 2. Connect the MGP D5 Dicom Theater projector and display panel(s) (if any) to the BarcoMed 2MP2CP display controller(s) and power supply(s). 3.
Windows 2000 BarcoMed 2MP2CP software installation Windows stops launching the “Found New Hardware Wizard”. Please be patient as this may take several minutes while Windows scans its library of Plug-and-Play device drivers to see if it has a driver for your BarcoMed 2MP2CP controller. 3. If Windows advises you that it has finished installing all the new devices in your system and that you must reboot your system in order for the changes to take effect, click “No”. 4.
Windows 2000 BarcoMed 2MP2CP software installation Figure 9 If it determines that the Microsoft Installer is either out of date or missing, it will display the screen shown in figure 10 below. Click “OK” to continue, the wizard will then install a newer version of the Microsoft Installer. Figure 10 The BarcoMed Product Installation Wizard will advise you when it has successfully installed the new version of the Microsoft Installer. Click “OK”. The Wizard may prompt you to restart your system.
Windows 2000 BarcoMed 2MP2CP software installation Hardware Wizard - Video Controller”. Again, please be patient as Windows will again scan its library of Plug-andPlay device drivers to see if it has a driver for your BarcoMed 2MP2CP controller. The BarcoMed Software Install Wizard will automatically restart and the BarcoMed Product Installation Wizard’s welcome screen will again be displayed (figure 11 below). 5. By default all the software on the BarcoMed Software CD will be selected.
Windows 2000 BarcoMed 2MP2CP software installation your BarcoMed Software CD. Select the device you want to install and then click “Next”. Note: If there are no BarcoMed devices installed, or if Windows does not recognize the installed devices, or if the driver on your BarcoMed Software CD does not support the installed devices, the dialog box will be empty1, and the BarcoMed driver wizard will exit when you click “Finish” or “Cancel”.
Windows 2000 BarcoMed 2MP2CP software installation Figure 13 Click “OK” to install the new driver. If you don’t want to replace the exiting driver, click “OK” and then click “Cancel”. 7. The “Device Confirmation” screen displays the device driver that will be installed. If you want to change your selection, click “Back” to return to the Device Selection Screen. Click “Next” to begin installing the driver. Click “Cancel” to abort the driver installation.
Windows 2000 BarcoMed 2MP2CP software installation Figure 15: Windows XP Windows Logo Testing Warning 9. When the screen shown in figure 16 below appears decide if you want the driver to install with Cloned Heads mode enabled or disabled, then click “Next”. Figure 16 When the Driver Install Wizard tells you that it has successfully installed the selected driver, click “Finish”. The wizard will now begin installing the next selected piece of BarcoMed Software.
Windows 2000 BarcoMed 2MP2CP software installation the BarcoMed Product Install Wizard or click “Back” to return to the Welcome Screen of the BarcoMed Product Install Wizard to select additional software to install. When you click “Finish” Windows may prompt you to restart your system, if it does click “Yes”. When your system restarts, boot normally and log in using an account with administrator privileges and turn to the section “Barco monitor plug and play software” below.
Windows 2000 BarcoMed 2MP2CP software installation displays the screens shown in figure 17 and figure 18, click “Yes” or “Continue Anyway” to continue. Figure 17: Windows 2000 Digital Signature Not Found Warning Figure 18: Windows XP Windows Logo Testing Warning The Barco Monitor Plug and Play software should automatically set the resolution for the Barco LCD displays of your MGP D5 Dicom Theater System.
Windows 2000 BarcoMed 2MP2CP software installation D5 or your displays active. To make your MGP D5 or your displays active you must extend your desktop to these displays using the “Windows Display Control Panel”. If for some reason Windows failed to correctly set the resolution of your MGP D5 or displays please turn to the section “Setting the resolution of your MGP D5 Dicom Theater display” on page 103 of the Troubleshooting Section of this manual for instructions on setting the resolution.
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Barco Display Tab Barco Display Tab Introduction The Barco Display Tab is used for gathering information about the BarcoMed Flat Panel Display(s). To access the Barco Display Tab do the following: 1. Open the “Display Properties Control Panel” by right clicking on the desktop, then select “Properties”. 2. Under Windows 2000 and Windows XP, click on the “Settings” tab. Double click on the rectangle that represents the BarcoMed Display you are working with to bring up its properties page.
Barco Display Tab Using the Barco Display Tab Displays All of the available display controllers that are of the same type as the current barco display controller are shown here graphically, with one display icon representing each output of a display controller. The icon orientation reflects the display resolution. Only those outputs with a display attached to them are active. If an icon is grayed out, that indicates a output with no output attached to it.
Barco Display Tab Firmware Revisions: This is the runtime firmware that is loaded in the display. This information may be helpful when there is a problem. Internal Temperature: This is the temperature inside the display. It starts out at about the ambient temperature when the display backlight is first turned on, then rises slowly to a steady-state temperature as the display warms up.
BarcoMed Driver Tab BarcoMed Driver Tab Introduction After the BarcoMed Windows display controller driver is installed, a new Display Properties tab is available for configuring special features of the BarcoMed display controller. Languages supported The BarcoMed Driver Tab supports the following languages: English (U.
BarcoMed Driver Tab Figure 21: BarcoMed Driver Tab under Windows 2000 and Windows XP Status The Status section displays information about the current BarcoMed display controller, driver, and the currently selected display resolution. Graphics Board This displays the current BarcoMed display controller. Driver Version This displays the current BarcoMed driver version.
BarcoMed Driver Tab Resolution This displays the currently selected display resolution. Monitor Configuration If the options in this section are grayed out, then they are not available for the model controller with which you are working. For the BarcoMed 2MP2CP, the Monitor Configuration pull-down menu allows you to select DualView operation or Cloned Heads operation. When DualView is selected, each head is completely independent.
BarcoMed Hardware Tab BarcoMed Hardware Tab Introduction The BarcoMed Hardware Tab is used for gathering information about BarcoMed display controller(s). For all BarcoMed display controller(s) it will display PCI information. For BarcoMed display controller(s) based on the AURA video chipset it will also display information about the Firmware installed on the board.
BarcoMed Hardware Tab Table 1: AURA Controllers Non-AURA Controllers BarcoMed Hardware Tab Support PCI and Firmware Information BarcoMed 3MP2FH BarcoMed 5MP1H PCI Information Only PCI and Firmware Information BarcoMed 5MP1HM BarcoMed 5MP2 BarcoMed 5MP2 AURA BarcoMed Coronis 5MP PCI Information Only PCI and Firmware Information PCI and Firmware Information BarcoMed 5MP2F PCI and Firmware Information BarcoMed 5MP2FH PCI and Firmware Information Using The BarcoMed Hardware Tab To access the BarcoMed
BarcoMed Hardware Tab Figure 22 BarcoMed Hardware Tab under Windows 2000 or Windows XP Device Displays the current BarcoMed display controller, driver, and the currently selected display resolution. Information Device ID: Displays the device’s PCI Device ID number. Vendor ID: Displays the device manufacturer’s PCI Vendor ID number.
BarcoMed Hardware Tab Subsystem ID: Displays the device’s PCI Subsystem ID number. SubsystemVendorID: Displays the device’s PCI Subsystem Vendor ID number. VGA Status: Displays whether the VGA capabilities of the BarcoMed controller are enabled or disabled. Firmware Information Product Name: Displays the name of the BarcoMed display controller installed in the selected PCI slot. Serial Number: Displays the serial number of the BarcoMed display controller installed in the selected PCI slot.
BarcoMed Hardware Tab detailed customer contact information. After completion of the customer contact information screen, the Wizard will then ask the user to provide a description of the problem, and prompt the user to enter the Medical Viewing Applications that they are using. The Wizard will then automatically collect the diagnostic information from the user’s system. When completed, the Wizard will alert the user of completion and open the report.
BarcoMed Hardware Tab This screen gathers the diagnostic data from the user’s system as described above in this document. Click the “Start Diagnostic” button to begin the diagnostic gathering process. To perform the graphics operations test, check the graphics operations checkbox. During the graphics operations test, several things will happen to the screen. Each graphics operation is performed for 10 seconds. To quit the graphics operations test at any time, press the Escape button.
BarcoMed Hardware Tab 3. Then click on “Support” in the drop down menu. 4. Find the appropriate ImageCare Center for your country and click on the email link. 5. Enter a subject and a brief message describing the problem about which you are requesting help. 6. Attach the BarcoMed Self Exam report(s) to the email message and send it. You will receive an acknowledgment of receipt of your email by the end of the next business day.
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Barco DPMS Screen Saver Barco DPMS Screen Saver Introduction The Barco DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling) Screen Saver allows the user to set power and display saving features for medical displays controlled by BarcoMed display controllers. At the end of the work day, the display will enter certain DPMS states as requested by the display controller. Note: The Barco DPMS Screen Saver will not control any displays connected to a non-Barco display controller.
Barco DPMS Screen Saver Save As Saves your current Barco DPMS Screen Saver settings. The name you specify will appear in the Scheme list so you can easily restore these settings later. Delete Deletes the scheme that is selected in the Scheme box. Work Schedule In this part of the control panel the user may specify the “Begin Work Day” and “End Work Day” times for each work day. If the system is not expected to be used, leave both the “Begin Work Day” and the “End Work Day” times as the same time.
Barco DPMS Screen Saver DPMS Settings After Work Day If you have an display controller that supports DPMS calls, then you will be able to set the DPMS Settings for after the work day. Otherwise, a text box will be displayed telling you why DPMS functions are not available. Amount of Time in each DPMS State After the work day, the display will be placed into one of the following DPMS Power States: Stand-By, Suspend, or Off.
Barco DPMS Screen Saver On Barco CORONIS displays, the I-GUARD will stabilize the image within a few seconds after the display returns to the active state so there is no need for a warm-up time period. Use As Logon Screen Saver Check the box to use the Barco DPMS Screen Saver when no one is logged into the system. Uncheck the box to use the default screen saver when no one is logged into the system.
Barco DPMS Screen Saver including those who do not have administrator privileges, can create, modify or delete private schemes. When the delete button is pressed, the user is asked to confirm the delete request. Using the Barco DPMS Screen Saver Using the Barco DPMS Screen Saver is similar to using any other Windows Screen Saver, each user of the system must select the Barco DPMS Screen Saver so that Windows will store the selection in the user’s profile.
Barco DPMS Screen Saver Figure 23: Windows 2000 Screen Saver Tab Figure 24: Windows XP Screen Saver Tab 2. 70 Click on the “Settings” button. The “Barco DPMS Screen Saver Control Panel” will open (see figure 25 on page 71).
Barco DPMS Screen Saver Figure 25: Barco DPMS Settings Control Panel 3. Use the default schemes by selecting one of the three default schemes. Click “OK”. Then Click “OK” again. Note: If you make any changes to any of the settings of one of the three default schemes, the Current Scheme field will blank and you MUST SAVE your changes by clicking on the “Save As ...” button. When you click on the “Save As ...
Barco DPMS Screen Saver Figure 26 To create a new scheme by modifying one of the three default schemes please do the following. 72 1. Open the “Display Properties Control Panel” by right clicking on an empty space of the desktop and selecting “Properties” from the drop down menu; then select the “Screen Saver” tab. 2. Select the “Barco DPMS Screen Saver” in the “Screen Saver” drop down menu if it is not already selected. 3. Click on the “Settings” button.
Barco DPMS Screen Saver amount of time it takes your display to warm up via the “Monitor Setting” section. Contact your display vendor for this warm-up time. On Barco CORONIS displays, the I-GUARD will stabilize the image within a few seconds after the display returns to the active state, thus eliminating the need for a warm-up period at the beginning of the work day. 9.
Barco DPMS Screen Saver 2. Click “Next” on the Welcome Screen of the Barco DPMS InstallShield® Wizard to begin the installation. 3. Select the radio button next to “Remove” on the Program Maintenance screen of the Wizard and click “Next”. 4. Click “Remove” on the Remove Program Screen of the Wizard (figure 27 below). Figure 27 74 5. When the Wizard has finished removing the program, click “Finish” on the InstallShield Wizard Completed Screen of the Wizard. 6.
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MediCal Pro installation MediCal Pro installation MediCal Pro is used to calibrate and perform QA tasks on the displays in the system. It is not compatible with the MGP D5 projector. To calibrate the projector, use the TheaterWatch software. See To use TheaterWatch on page 83 To install MediCal Pro on the PC, please follow the instructions in the MediCal Pro User Guide. Important: Do not forget you have to have Administrator privileges to install or uninstall MediCal.
Using MediCal Pro Using MediCal Pro After installation of the hardware and software, you must start MediCal Pro to calibrate the display(s). Proceed as follows: 1. Start MediCal Pro. If appropriate, you can connect to MediCal Administrator. 2. During startup, MediCal Pro will detect the connected review display(s). They will be added automatically to the system configuration in MediCal Pro.
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TheaterWatch Installation TheaterWatch Installation TheaterWatch installation 1. Insert your TheaterWatch CD into your computer’s CD drive. If the TheaterWatch installation start screen doesn’t appear within one minute, browse the contents of your TheaterWatch CD and double click on the file: “Setup.exe”. 2. Click “Install Now” on the start screen to begin the installation. 3. Click “Next” on the Installshield Wizard welcome screen. 4.
TheaterWatch Installation 82 1. Open the command prompt (DOS window) in Windows. 2. Using DOS commands, navigate to the folder containing the TheaterWatch setup.exe file on the CD-ROM. 3. Type: “setup.
Using TheaterWatch Using TheaterWatch Introduction Compatible displays TheaterWatch is compatible with the following Barco projectors and displays: MGP D5, MFCD 1218, MFGD 1218, E-2320, E-3420, E-5420, E-2620, E-3620, E-5620. To use TheaterWatch The TheaterWatch application resides in the Windows systray.
Using TheaterWatch Figure 28: TheaterWatch systray icon Note: After installation, a shortcut “TheaterWatch Client” is installed in the TheaterWatch installation directory. You can copy this shortcut to another location (e.g., desktop) if desired. After double-clicking this shortcut, the TheaterWatch console (see below) appears, allowing you to execute the TheaterWatch functions.
Using TheaterWatch Display settings General Figure 30: Display Settings dialog (display tab) The numbered icons in the upper part of the dialog represent the display controller heads supported by TheaterWatch. The display controller heads are also listed in the Display dropdown box. If you wish to control a display or projector in a multi-head system, you must select the display controller head to which the display or projector is connected.
Using TheaterWatch corresponding display controller head from the Display dropdown box. Tip: If you click on a numbered icon, the corresponding number appears for a few seconds on the display or projector screen connected to that display controller head. In that way you can easily see which display or projector is connected to which head. The Display tab allows to view information about the display or projector. The Graphic Board tab allows to view information about the display controller.
Using TheaterWatch • To adjust display luminance manually, adjust the Luminance slider. This function is not available for MFCD/MFGD 1218 displays and MGP D5 projectors. The luminance setting is saved when the system is shut down. If the slider is positioned above the CAL mark, the luminance is in calibrated position, as determined during the latest calibration. If the slider is not above the CAL mark, the luminance is not in calibrated position.
Using TheaterWatch Graphic Board tab Figure 31: Graphic Board tab Here you can see information about the installed display controller: Name, serial number, driver version and firmware version.
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Using TheaterWatch Figure 33: Calibration tab for displays Here you can calibrate display(s) and projector(s), revert to the latest calibration, revert to default factory settings and view the result of the latest calibration. The possible options are explained below. To calibrate a projector: 90 1. If you have a multi-head system, select the projector you wish to calibrate by clicking on the corresponding numbered icon in the Display Settings dialog. 2. Click the Calibrate button.
Using TheaterWatch 3. A wizard starts, guiding you through the calibration procedure. Follow the guidelines in the wizard. The projector calibration procedure is a combination of actions in TheaterWatch and projector OSD (on-screen display) manipulations. To calibrate a display using the Barco LCD sensor: 1. If you have multiple displays of the same type in the system, consider if you wish to equalize the display you calibrate to a reference display.
Using TheaterWatch 5. Select “Using the BARCO LCD sensor” and click OK. This option is grayed in case TheaterWatch does not find a connected Barco LCD sensor. 6. Follow the guidelines on the screen to complete the calibration successfully. Note: If the Equalization option is set in the Application Settings and TheaterWatch finds at least one other display of the same type that is calibrated, the “Match with reference” page appears during the calibration process.
Using TheaterWatch To calibrate a display manually: 1. Follow step 2 and 3 of the calibration with Barco LCD sensor (see page 91). 2. In the Calibration dialog, check the option Visually and click the OK button. The DICOM Optimizer dialog appears. Figure 36: DICOM Optimizer dialog 3. Adjust the slider until there is almost no visible difference between the background of the image above the slider and the bitmap inside this image. 4. When done, click button Set point 1 of 20. 5.
Using TheaterWatch 3. Click the OK button. The calibration and the luminance will be reset to the latest calibrated position. Note: When you start up the system, the calibration is also reset to the latest calibrated position. The luminance, however, is kept at the latest value. To view a graph showing the result of the latest calibration: 1. In the Calibration tab dialog, click on Show calibration chart. This button is available only if the display has been calibrated with a sensor before. 2.
Using TheaterWatch Test patterns Test Patterns Figure 37: Test Patterns dialog 1. Select the desired test pattern by clicking on the corresponding thumbnail or selecting a pattern by name from the Test pattern drop-down box. 2. Click Show to display the pattern. If you have selected Custom Image, you can select a bitmap image (e.g., saved on the hard disk) as test pattern. 3. To hide the test pattern again, click inside the pattern.
Using TheaterWatch Application settings Calibration tab Figure 38: Calibration tab Here you can check the Equalization option, allowing you to match the displays from a multi-head system to the luminance of the first calibrated display of the system. Suppose you work with a Dicom Theater system that contains two displays of the same type, and you wish display (2) to have the same output luminance as display (1). Therefore first calibrate display (1).
Using TheaterWatch c BAR CO d BAR CO (1) Reference display (2) Calibrated display: Luminance automatically matched to reference display Figure 39: Dual-head equalization The Equalization option will be available only if: • the system contains at least one display of the same type as the one being calibrated • at least one of the displays of the same type has already been calibrated before using a sensor. To equalize the displays: 1.
Using TheaterWatch Displays tab Figure 40: Displays tab In this dialog you get a list of Barco display and projector types compatible with TheaterWatch. If you wish certain displays from your system not to be controlled by TheaterWatch (e.g., because you wish to control them with MediCal Pro), you must deselect them in the list. There may be systems where both TheaterWatch and MediCal Pro (Barco’s image conformance and consistency software) are used.
Using TheaterWatch MediCal Administrator tab Figure 41: MediCal Administrator tab Here you can connect to MediCal Administrator, if present. To connect to MediCal Administrator, click the MediCal Administrator button. As a result, the MediCal Administrator connection wizard starts. Please follow the guidelines from the wizard.
Using TheaterWatch To update TheaterWatch: Select Update TheaterWatch from the Start > Programs > Barco TheaterWatch menu. The application will search via the Internet if TheaterWatch updates are available. If so, you will get the option to install them.
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Troubleshooting Windows 2000 display resolution Tip: These instructions apply to both Windows® 2000 and Windows® XP. Setting the resolution of your MGP D5 Dicom Theater display In order to set the resolution of your MGP D5 Dicom Theater display you must be logged in using an account with administrator privileges. 1. To set the resolution of your MGP D5 Dicom Theater display(s) right click on the desktop and select “Properties”. 2. Select the “Settings” tab. 3.
Troubleshooting display should now synchronize and display the Windows desktop. 7. Click “Yes” when asked, “Your desktop has been reconfigured. Do you want to keep these settings?” To set the resolution of the second display attached to the BarcoMed display controller you are working with, go back to the “Settings” tab of the “Display Properties Control Panel”. Attach the display by right clicking on the rectangle that represents it and selecting “Attached”. Now repeat steps above for this display.
Driver re-installation, updates or removal Driver re-installation, updates or removal Reinstalling or updating your BarcoMed 2MP2CP driver Note: These instructions apply to Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Important for Windows 2000 or Windows XP users only: If you previously uninstalled the driver, do NOT allow the Windows Plug and Play software to reinstall the driver for you.
Driver re-installation, updates or removal 3. To update the driver, clear the checkbox next to “DPMS Screen Saver” (figure 44) and click “Install”. Figure 44 4. For Windows 2000 or Windows XP please turn to Step 6 on page 40 in the section titled “Windows 2000 BarcoMed 2MP2CP software installation” and follow the instructions to finish reinstalling or updating your BarcoMed 2MP2CP driver. When the driver has finished installing, click “Finish”. Then click “Finish” again.
Driver re-installation, updates or removal Uninstalling the BarcoMed 2MP2CP driver 1. Insert your BarcoMed 2MP2CP Software CD into your computer’s CD drive. If the “BarcoMed Product Installation Wizard” doesn’t start within one minute, browse the contents of your MGP D5 Dicom Theater Software CD and double click on the file: “Setup.exe” to start the wizard. 2. The BarcoMed Product Installation Wizard will display its welcome screen. 3.
Driver re-installation, updates or removal Figure 46 6. Click “Next”. 7. If you installed your driver with DualView enabled, skip to step 8. If you installed your driver with Cloned Heads active, click “Next” to continue. Then click “Finish” to complete the uninstall process. Click “Finish” again to exit the wizard. Click “Yes” if Windows tells you that “you must restart your computer before the new setting will take effect”. 8.
Driver re-installation, updates or removal 10. When your system restarts, log in again using an account with administrator priveleges. DualView should now be disabled. 11. The “BarcoMed Product Installation Wizard” should automatically restart. Finish uninstalling the driver by clicking “Next” three times. Then click “Reboot”, “Finish” and “Yes”.
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Warranty Statement ARTICLE 1: SERVICES BarcoView warrants that the equipment will be free of defects in workmanship or material for the warranty period. Notwithstanding the provisions of clause 2, repair and replacement of defects in material and/or workmanship under this warranty shall be accomplished in our works in the following manner: 1.
Warranty Statement ARTICLE 2: ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY The warranty described herein shall not include the following: 2.1 Any hardware or software item procured from a source other than BarcoView or their official agent or distributor and integrated by Customer or a third party into BarcoView supplied equipment. 2.2 Any host configuration not explicitly supported by BarcoView. 2.3 All software installed on the system, whether they are acquired from BarcoView or third party.
Warranty Statement obligations under this paragraph shall excuse BarcoView's performance hereunder: 3.1 Customer shall not expose BarcoView personnel to any unsafe working conditions. 3.2 Repairs to equipment under warranty resulting from improper maintenance or repair performed by the Customer, or its officers, agents, employees, or representatives, shall be borne by the Customer at its additional cost and expense. 3.
Warranty Statement products or services covered by or furnished under this warranty condition, whether arising out of contract, negligence, strict tort, warranty or otherwise, shall not exceed the price of the item or items of goods or services upon which such liability is based. ARTICLE 7: FORCE MAJEURE Either party shall be released from performance of its obligations under this agreement to the extent, and for so long as, the performance of this agreement is impeded by reason of force majeure.
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