• Topic ID: id_11038825
  • Version: 6.0
  • Date: Jun 4, 2020 8:01:23 PM

LCD Video Monitor Setup

Prerequisites

Overview

This procedure outlines the process required to set up EIZO & HP LCD Display Monitors. If a system has more than one of these monitors, each must be setup. The procedure time listed above is for each monitor. An active video input signal must be connected to each monitor to perform this process.

note: Adjustments made with the monitor's display setup has no affect on filmed images. Adjustments made in the Operator Workspace of the Operator Console's (which is displayed on the monitor) will impact filmed images.
note:

For an overview of monitor front panel controls and monitor informational messages for the EIZO S1921-X / S1923–H LCD Display Monitor, see EIZO S1921-X / S1923–H Screen Manager Controls.

For an overview of monitor front panel controls and monitor informational messages for the EIZO (DIN) LCD Display Monitor, see EIZO (DIN) LCD Monitor Screen Manager Controls.

For an overview of monitor front panel controls and monitor informational messages for the HP E190i LCD Display Monitor, see HP E190i Screen Manager Controls.

1 LCD Display Monitor Connections and Powering Up

Procedure

  1. Connect the video cable(s) between the Operator Console’s HOST computer and each monitor’s inputs. See the following Illustrations for the appropriate LCD Monitor.
    note: Do not use OEM Manufacturer’s supplied video cables.

    • EIZO LCD Monitor

      Figure 1. EIZO S1921-X / S1923-H LCD Prescription / Scan Monitor Connections

      Figure 2. EIZO S1921-X / S1923-H LCD Display / Image Monitor Connections

    • EIZO (DIN) LCD Monitor

      Figure 3. EIZO (DIN) LCD Monitor Connections

    • HP LCD Monitor

      Figure 4. HP E190i LCD Monitor Connections

  2. Connect the AC in line cord from the Operator Console to each monitor's rear side using the GE supplied console power cord. See Illustrations above.
    note: Do not use the OEM Manufacturer's supplied power cord.
  3. Apply power to each monitor. Press the power button/switch to apply power to each monitor. See the following Illustrations.

    • EIZO LCD Monitor

      Figure 5. EIZO S1921-X / S1923–H LCD Monitor Power Button

    • EIZO (DIN) LCD Monitor

      Figure 6. EIZO (DIN) LCD Monitor Power Button

    • HP LCD Monitor

      Figure 7. HP E190i LCD Monitor Power Button

2 LCD Monitor Screen Manager Setup and Calibration

The LCD monitor comes configured with OEM default settings and must be properly set up with GE Healthcare Systems settings. The following steps must be performed on all LCD monitors on system.

2.1 EIZO S1921-X / S1923-H LCD Monitor, EIZO Screen Manager Setup

Procedure

  1. Access EIZO LCD Screen Manager on monitor display by pressing Enter control button on monitor front panel. See Figure 8.
    note: On-Screen Manager detail can be found here EIZO S1921-X / S1923–H Screen Manager Controls .

    Figure 8. EIZO S1921-X / S1923–H LCD Monitor Control Buttons

  2. Due to the fact that Screen Managers can be accessed by anyone, custom setting can be altered. To assure correct baseline settings, first reset monitor back to OEM presets. Navigating to Others on the Adjustment Menu using the Left/Right arrow buttons and press Enter. Select Reset from the Others Menu using the Left/Right arrow buttons and press Enter. Then select Reset on the Reset Menu using the Left/Right arrow buttons and press Enter. All settings will be return to OEM presets.
  3. Return to the Adjustment Menu by selecting Return using the Left/Right arrow buttons and pressing Enter as many times as appropriate to step back to main menu.
  4. Select Color Adjustment on the Adjustment Menu using the Left/Right arrow buttons and press Enter. Select Temperature using the Left/Right arrow buttons and press Enter. Then set color temperature to 6500K using the Left/Right arrow buttons and press Enter.
  5. Exit the Screen Manager menu by pressing Left/Right arrow buttons to select the Return and press Enter as many times as appropriate to step back to main menu. Select Exit from the Adjustment Menu to exit the Screen Manager.
    note: Exit the Screen Manager menu may also be accomplished by pressing Enter button twice quickly.
  6. Disable the Auto EcoView Feature on this monitor. Press the EcoView button to display the EcoView Menu. Use the Left/Right arrow buttons to select Auto EcoView Off and press Enter.
  7. Press the EcoView button again to turn off the EcoView Menu display.
    note: If customer needs to set DICOM, press Enter button to enter ScreenManager, select Color → Color Mode → DICOM.

2.2 EIZO (DIN6868-157) LCD Monitor, EIZO Screen Manager Setup

2.2.1 OSD Settings

Figure 9. LCD Monitor Operation Key

2.2.1.1 Operator-Room Monitor Settings
Procedure
  1. Keep default setting: "LUT 3" in LUT menu.
  2. Checking methods:
    1. Unlock the OSD by the key sequence: press key 4 once and key 2 three times.
    2. Press key 3, move to LUT.
    3. Check if the settings are as below.

      Figure 10. LUT Model

    4. Press key 4 to exit.
    5. Press key 2 to "reject all changes in the OSD".
    6. Lock the OSD by the key sequence: press key 4 once and key 2 three times.
    note: If the following two cases happened on the Site, please follow In-Room Monitor Settings to set the operator room image monitor.
    1. The ambient illuminance in operator room is high and the operator room image monitor can't pass DIN6868-157 test.
    2. Or, the operator room ambient illuminance is 200Lx to 500Lx during DIN6868-157 test.
2.2.1.2 In-Room Monitor Settings
Procedure
  1. Unlock the OSD by the key sequence: press key 4 once and key 2 three times.
  2. Press key 3, move to LUT.
  3. Press key 1 enter to sub menu, then use key 3 to select User for LUT.
  4. Press key 4 back to main menu.
  5. Press key 3 to Adjust LUT.
  6. Use key 1 move to Lamb, press key 3 to set as "060", check if the "Current target value (on the OSD lower left corner)" = 1.20cd/sqm.

    Figure 11. Adjust LUT Model

  7. Press key 1 to Color Adjustment, use key 3 to select Typical.
  8. Press key 4 back to main menu. Use key 2 back to LUT, check if the settings are the same as below.

    Figure 12. LUT Model

  9. Press key 4 to exit.
  10. Press key 1 to "Save all changes in the OSD".
  11. Lock the OSD by the key sequence: press key 4 once and key 2 three times.

2.2.2 TG18 Pattern Installing and Viewing

Procedure
  1. Click [Tools Chest] button, then select "Install TG18 Pattern" in pop up window.

    Figure 13. Install TG18 Pattern

  2. Switch to ImageWorks (1) window and search "AAPM" (2, image name) in the search bar, then TG18 Pattern will be found in the exam list.
  3. Choose TG18 Pattern (3) and click "Viewer" (4) to enter the image window.

    Figure 14. View TG18 Pattern Exam

2.3 HP E190i LCD Monitor, HP Screen Manager Setup

Procedure

  1. Access HP LCD Screen Manager on monitor display by pressing Menu control button on monitor front panel. See Figure 15.
    note: On-Screen Manager detail can be found here HP E190i On Screen Manager Controls.

    Figure 15. HP E190i LCD Monitor Control Buttons

  2. Press the power button on the front of the monitor to turn it on. If pressing the power button has no effect, the power button lockout feature may be enabled. To disable this feature, press and hold the monitor power button for 10 seconds.
  3. DICOM setup according to customer request.

    If customer needs to set DICOM, press the Menu button and select Color > DICOM using Minus or Plus/Input button. Double press OK button to save, and then exit the OSD menu.

3 Image Monitor Setup and Camera Calibration

The image monitor must be properly adjusted first before calibrating any camera filming devices. This procedure describes how to adjust the image monitor. Once the image monitor is adjusted, it is essential to re-calibrate the camera before the system is used for filming.

3.1 Installing the SMPTE Test Pattern

The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) test pattern is used to provide a standard image for calibrating the Contrast, Brightness, Window, and Level of the display for a scanner.

Figure 16. Sample Test Pattern

Procedure

  1. Access the Common Service Desktop (CSD).
  2. From the CSD select the Image Quality tab.
  3. From the menu select Install SMPTE pattern image. An Installation Window will appear.
  4. Allow the SMPTE pattern to load. A "Successful Copy" message will appear when the load is complete.
    note: It can take as long as 10-12 minutes for the SMPTE pattern to load. Load progress shows up as successive dots in the Installation Window.
  5. Press Enter to leave the Installation Window.
  6. Click the Image Works icon, and select the Image Browser.
  7. Use the scroll bar, as required, to select the SMPTE test image from the Exam list.
  8. Click Full Viewer. If necessary, use the FORMAT option to select Full Screen mode.
  9. Leave the SMPTE test pattern on the image monitor.

3.2 Window and Level Settings

Procedure

  1. Set the default Window Setting to 100.
  2. With the cursor inside the SMPTE image displayed, hold down the middle mouse button and move the mouse in the horizontal plane. View the window control value at the base of the image and set the window control value to 100.
  3. Set the default Level Setting to 1024.
  4. With the cursor inside the SMPTE image displayed, hold down the middle mouse button and move the mouse in the vertical plane. View the level control value at the base of the image and set level control value to 1024.
  5. Inspect the SMPTE image displayed. The image should display all shades or the gray-scale. Fine adjust image brightness and contrast on monitor as necessary.
  6. Remove the SMPTE Pattern by selecting a different Exam from the browser, or by selecting ESC on the keyboard.
    note: Because Operators are able to adjust Brightness and Contrast, they should be made aware of the impact on display image quality of doing so. If an Operator chooses to deviate from the above setups, the look of the camera film may be impacted as well. With the Image Monitor adjusted to properly display the SMPTE image, Film Camera Option Calibration may be completed if so equipped.

4 Display Monitor Positioning

4.1 Raise and Lower Monitor Screen

Procedure

  1. Place your hands on the side of the monitor.
  2. Lift or lower the monitor to the desired height.

    Figure 17. Raise or Lower LCD Monitor Screen

4.2 Tilt and Swivel

Procedure

  1. Grasp both sides of the monitor screen with your hands.
  2. Adjust the monitor tilt and swivel as desired.

    Figure 18. LCD Monitor Tilt and Swivel

5 Finalization

No finalization steps.