User manual MFGD 1318
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1. OVERVIEW
1.1. Introduction
The MFGD 1318, BARCOs 18 1 megapixel grayscale LCD display,
guarantees perfect image quality in medical imaging applications.
The display combines a TFT (thin film transistor) liquid crystal display
panel structure and a built-in backlight with inverter for a better picture
quality. It is designed to meet the users needs for performance,
consistency, and outstanding image quality through a streamlined
development process.
If the Portrait Accelerator option is installed, the display can be used
in portrait or landscape version, simply by turning the panel. The tilt &
swivel foot allows ideal positioning of the panel, in height and viewing
angle.
The panel can be adjusted by means of a control wheel on the
display.
I-Guard
I-GUARD
®
is Barcos patent-pending, built-in calibration device,
continuously maintaining image quality. With I-GUARD
®
, QA checks
no longer need to disturb normal radiology activities, as they can be
performed while applications are running.
I-GUARD
®
allows radiologists or QA administrators to calibrate their
viewing stations or adjust the panels curve to DICOM standards
without administrator intervention.
Autoset feature
The display has an Autoset feature that helps the user to adjust
standard presets: With one single function, you can automatically
adjust the display completely.
Autoscan
When you connect a video signal, the display checks in the internal
memory if the signal has been adjusted before. If so, it selects the
settings and parameters that match the connected signal.
When you connect a video signal that hasnt been connected before,
and adjust the display to the signal, the adjustments and signal timing
parameters are stored in a programmable preset.
