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OPERATIONS MANUAL
™
VitalScreen S
15" Medically Certified Display
VSS15X / VSS15X-TR
QUICK LINKS
Contents
Index
About the Display
Display Installation
Display Controls
Troubleshooting
Ordering Parts
Warranty
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Americas Sales Planar Systems, Inc. 1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton, OR 97006-1992 USA (503) 748-1100 phone (503) 748-1493 fax Medical Sales Planar Systems, Inc. 400 Fifth Avenue Waltham, MA 02451-8738 USA (781) 895-1155 phone (781) 895-1133 fax Europe & Asia-Pacific Sales Planar Systems, Inc. Olarinluoma 9, P. O. Box 46 FIN-02201 Espoo, Finland + 358 9 420 01 phone + 358 9 420 0200 fax Internet address for sales information: medicalsales@planar.com Internet address for technical suppor
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iii Contents Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi 1 About the VitalScreen S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Selecting a Workspace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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iv Regulatory This display has been tested and certified to international medical safety standards IEC/EN 60601-1 and IEC/EN 60601-1-2, and is certified to meet Compliance C22.2 No. 601.1-M1990 (C US Mark). Because many medical offices are located in residential areas, the medical display, in addition to meeting medical requirements, has also been tested and found to comply with the limits for Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Class B computing devices in a typically configured sys
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v Planar Systems, Inc., located in Beaverton, Oregon, USA, is the manufacturer of these displays in the meaning of the directive. As required by the MDD in Article 14, Planar Systems, Inc., not residing in the European Economic Area (EEA), has a European representative, Planar Systems, Inc.—Espoo, Finland. In the opinion of Planar Systems, Inc. registration required to put this device into commerce is the responsibility of the medical device/system manufacturer, and Planar supports
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vi Product Information Safety Store the display in its original shipping carton when it is not in instructions operation for extended periods of time. Also use the original packing materials and carton when shipping the display. • Do not place the display near a window. Exposing the display to rain, water, moisture, or direct sunlight can damage it. • Do not place anything on top of the video cable. Make sure the cable is placed where it will not be stepped on. • D
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vii Cleaning Use only the products listed below for cleaning the display. The instructions products differ for cleaning the screen and cleaning the plastic enclosure. Be sure you use only the specific products approved for either the screen or the enclosure. Always apply the product to a clean nonabrasive cloth and then wipe the screen or plastic enclosure. Cleaners applied directly to the display could leak inside a non-sealed unit and cause damage. Be careful
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viii Symbol This table explains the symbols appearing on the display or explanations power adapter. Symbol Description Proof of conformity to applicable European Economic Community Council directives and two harmonized standards published in the official journal of the European Communities. The product has been tested and certified by CSA to C22.2 No. 601.1-M90. If this mark appears with the indicators "C" and "US," the product is certified for the Canadian and U.S. markets, meeting t
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About the VitalScreen S The architecture of the VitalScreen™ S display incorporates an AMLCD panel that produces a clear display with low radiation emission. This technology greatly reduces the radiation-related health concerns associated with CRT monitors. More significant, the VitalScreen S display is medically certified under UL 2601 and IEC 60601. These qualifications make the display safer for the patient and protect the hospital from liability. Your new Vita
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2 Model VSS15X / VSS15X-TR Identifying the Components The VitalScreen S display provides easy access to all controls and peripheral ports. The following illustrations of the front and back panels identify the display controls and ports. Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 LCD screen A 15-inch diagonal AMLCD. The screen supports a maximum resolution of 1024 x 768 (XGA). 2 Function UP and Vertical arrows to navigate the onscreen DOWN buttons display menu horizontally. UP selects the func
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About the VitalScreen S 3 Back panel 12 4 3 1 Audio Line In Jack for the audio cable. (You can also connect the CD-ROM Line Out to this jack.) 2 Power input port Port for the power connector. (locking mini DIN connector) 3 Video connector port Port for a 2-meter cable with two 15-pin D-Sub VGA connectors; used to join the display to the VGA card in your computer. 4 Touchscreen port Port for the RS-232 cable; used to operate the optional touch screen. This cable is provided with t
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4 Model VSS15X / VSS15X-TR Adjusting the Viewing Angle You can adjust your VitalScreen S display to various viewing angles. This side view of the display shows the angle settings possible, ranging from -5 to 25 degrees.
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Installing the Display To install the VitalScreen S display, connect the power supply first. Next, connect the VGA cable. Then choose whether to connect optional stereo speakers and touch screen. Connecting the AC Power You must use the Ault power adapter with this display unit. 1 Plug the AC power cord into the power adapter. 2 Plug the power connector into the locking mini DIN port on the back panel. 3 Plug the power cord into a grounded wall outlet. For added protection, use a
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6 Model VSS15X / VSS15X-TR Connecting the Video Cable 1 Turn off your computer and the display before connecting the two units. 2 Plug the video cable into the D-sub VGA connector port on the back panel. 3 Plug the other end of the video cable into the VGA port on the computer. 4 Make sure the cables are properly aligned, then tighten the connecting screws to ensure a secure connection. 5 Turn on the display first and then the computer.
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Installing the Display 7 Connecting the Stereo Speakers 1 Plug the audio cable to the Line Out port on the audio card in your computer. 2 Plug the other end of the audio cable to the Line In jack on the display. 3 Adjust the volume of the stereo speakers by using the volume control function on the onscreen display menu. Note In some instances, the volume control function may be disabled. If so, the volume is set to the maximum. Although the display speakers are adequate for most audio
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8 Model VSS15X / VSS15X-TR Connecting the Optional Touch Screen 1 Plug the RS232 cable into the RS232 port on the back panel. 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the RS232 serial port on your computer. 3 Load the touchscreen driver from the CD enclosed. Power Management System The VitalScreen S display complies with the VESA DPMS power management standard. This standard provides four power-saving modes, based on the display detecting the horizontal or vertical sync signals. The follow
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Display Controls This chapter explains the onscreen display (OSD) menu: the user interface for controlling various aspects of the VitalScreen S display. The VitalScreen S display features an intuitive, menu-driven, onscreen display. Using the OSD menu, you can adjust the contrast, brightness, display position, display clarity, color temperature, and stereo speaker volume, as well as set onscreen display parameters. Use the push buttons on the front of the display to access the controls. Acc
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10 Model VSS15X / VSS15X-TR Hot Key Functions Three Hot Key functions allow you to make quick adjustments to the display setting, volume, and contrast without accessing the OSD menu. Auto Adjust. Press the Function DOWN button to apply a display setting automatically. A small Auto Adjust OSD is displayed. Audio-Volume. Press the Adjust PLUS button to change the audio volume directly. A small Audio- Volume OSD is displayed. Contrast. Press the Adjust MINUS button to change the contr
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Display Controls 11 Function Menus The following tables describe the main menus and submenus. The Seven Main Menus Auto Adjust. Allows the display to determine and select the settings that are appropriate for your system requirements. This function tunes the display to the video card in your computer. Monitor-Control. Allows you to adjust the display characteristics such as the horizontal or vertical position, display phase, display clock, and factory reset. Adjusting these settings
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12 Model VSS15X / VSS15X-TR Auto Adjust Allows the display to determine and select the settings that are the most appropriate for your system requirements. With the Auto Adjust icon selected, press either Function Enter button to apply the display settings automatically. Monitor–Control Allows you to adjust the display characteristics. With the Monitor-Control icon selected, press either Function Enter button to activate the submenu. H-Position. Press the Adjust PLUS or MINUS butt
