Table of contents 1 Welcome!.......................................... 5 About the product....................................6 What's in the box ....................................6 About this user guide ..................................7 2 Parts, controls and connectors..............................9 Front view......................................10 Rear view......................................10 Connector view ....................................11 2.3.1 MDSC-8255 LED version ............................11 2.3.2 MDSC-8255 MNA version............................
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5 Advanced operation....................................27 Picture menu .....................................28 5.1.1 Profile....................................28 5.1.2 Brightness ..................................28 5.1.3 Contrast....................................28 5.1.4 Saturation ..................................29 5.1.5 Color temperature...............................29 5.1.6 Color space ..................................29 5.1.7 Gamma .....................................30 5.1.8 Sharpness..................................30 Picture advanced menu................................30 5.2.1 Black Level ..................................30 5.2.2 Latency .....................................31 5.2.3 Input range..................................31 5.2.4 Image Size..................................31 5.2.5...
A futureproof choice for referral imaging in the OR, the MDSC-8255 can present information previously shown on four 27” monitors on one large screen, with all four images in full HD. Thanks to the integrated 4K decoder (MNA version only) it offers seamless integration with Barco's Nexxis video-over-IP solution.
Welcome! 1.3 About this user guide Overview This manual provides support to the user during the installation, set up and utilization of the MDSC-8255 display. Depending on the specific version that has been purchased, some of the features and options described in this document may not apply to the display in user’s hands.
Parts, controls and connectors 2.1 Front view Overview Image 2-1 A 7-key keypad is located on the right side of the display. Input selection key Multi-image selection key / Down key Image zoom key / Up key OSD menu key / Enter key Brightness decrease / Left key Brightness increase / Right key Stand-by key...
Parts, controls and connectors Protective earth pin (for additional grounding) 2.3 Connector view 2.3.1 MDSC-8255 LED version Overview Image 2-3 SDI in SDI out HDMI2 2.0 in HDMI1 2.0 in +5 VDC – 2A power out USB 2.0 type A interface USB 2.0 micro-B interface Main (Right) DisplayPort in DVI-D in...
Parts, controls and connectors (Left) DisplayPort in 100-240 VAC (50-60 Hz) power in Input and Output 1 to 9 are directly connected to the embedded Nexxis decoder. 2.4 Connector pin assignments 2.4.1 DVI connector (DVI-D) Overview Image 2-5 D2_Rx- (T.M.D.S.) D2_Rx+ (T.M.D.S.) GND (data 2 shield) Not connected...
Nexxis OR Connecting your MDSC-8255 to Barco's Nexxis OR system allows you to distribute video, graphics, audio and computer data over the IP network, in raw uncompressed format, inside the operating room and even between surgical suites.
Display installation Image 3-1 WARNING: DisplayPort VESA DP 1.2 certified cables for 5.4 Gbps HBR2 are recommended. The DVI output must be enabled in the OSD menu (please refer to “DVI output”, page 39). 3.1.2 MDSC-8255 MNA version To connect the interfaces Connect one or more video source(s) to the corresponding video inputs of the display.
Display installation Main Image 3-2 WARNING: DisplayPort VESA DP 1.2 certified cables for 5.4 Gbps HBR2 are recommended. The DVI output must be enabled in the OSD menu (please refer to “DVI output”, page 39). A subset of the commands of the remote control protocol is also available on a new DDC protocol on DVI and DisplayPort1 auxiliary channel.
Display installation Main Image 3-4 Additional protective earth For additional grounding, earth the display by connecting the protective earth pin to a grounded outlet by means of a wire with at minimum AWG18 size (according to national Regulation requirements regarding maximum admitted cable length).
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Display installation Image 3-7 CAUTION: Tighten the screws with a torque of 3 Nm when fixing the VESA mounting plate. CAUTION: Use an arm that is in compliance with VESA requirements. CAUTION: The monitor VESA interface has been designed for a safety factor 6 (to support 6 times the monitor weight).
Daily operation 4.1 On/Off switching To switch on/off your display: Power on/off your display using the mains switch located on the back of the display. While your display is on, press and hold the stand-by key for approximately 1 second to put the display in the stand-by mode.
Daily operation Picture Picture 1024x768@100 Hz Profile Factory Picture Brightness advanced Contrast Input select Saturation Configuration Color temperature 6500K Color space ITU709 System Gamma Native Sharpness Image 4-1 Menu pages Sub-menus (menu items) Status bar Selector/Slider Item Grayed out menu items are not available on the specific display version. To navigate through the OSD menu Image 4-2 •...
Daily operation Overview of shortkeys Image 4-3 Main source selection Brightness decrease Brightness increase 4.5.1 Main source selection To quickly select the main source Press the key to scroll through all the possible input signals and quickly select the main source. Available main source options may differ depending on display model.
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Daily operation , , , Each time a key is pressed an asterisk is shown in the square boxes. After pressing the fourth key, if the sequence is correct, the OSD main menu is activated. After exit, the OSD menu will automatically lock again. K5902133 (451920612484) /03 MDSC-8255...
Advanced operation Not all features described in the chapter “Advanced operation” are available. The features not available in specific software versions are shown on OSD menu in light-grey. K5902133 (451920612484) /03 MDSC-8255...
Advanced operation 5.1 Picture menu 5.1.1 Profile About profiles To select a profile means to load a set of predefined video parameters like Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Input selection (Primary & Secondary), Multi-image layout selection, etc. The user can modify the default video parameters associated to each profile and save the new parameters setting under the User 1, User 2 or User 3 profile.
Advanced operation 5.1.4 Saturation To adjust the saturation level Bring up the OSD main menu. Navigate to the Picture menu. Enter the Saturation submenu. The command bar Saturation is highlighted. Set the saturation level as desired and confirm. 5.1.5 Color temperature About color temperature presets The available color temperature presets for your display are: •...
Advanced operation Enter the Color Space submenu. Select one of the available color space presets and confirm. 5.1.7 Gamma About gamma presets The available gamma presets for your display are: • • • • Video (transfer function adapted for video cameras with dark levels enhancement) •...
Advanced operation 5.2.2 Latency About latency The video latency is defined as the delay between the time of a monitor input video transition to the corresponding light output transition on screen. The available latency modes for your display are: • Diagnostic: Best picture quality (with enhanced noise reduction filter) •...
Advanced operation 5.2.5 Image Flip About image flip This function allows you to flip the image on your display. The available options are: • Disabled (no image flip applied) • Mirror (flips the image horizontally, making the left content appear on the right and vice versa) •...
Advanced operation The main source can also be quickly selected through the Input selection key ( ), without the need to navigate through the OSD menu. To select the main source Bring up the OSD main menu. Navigate to the Input Select menu. Enter the Main Source submenu.
Advanced operation The failover input can only be selected when both 1. the Auto search function is disabled (see “Auto search”, page 33), and 2. the PiP/PaP Modes function is disabled (see“Picture and Picture input”, page 34 and “Picture in Picture input”, page 35).
Advanced operation To select Picture and Picture input Bring up the OSD main menu. Navigate to the Input Select menu. Enter the PaP Input submenu. Select one of the available PaP sources (or NONE) and confirm. 5.3.6 Picture in Picture input About Picture in Picture input This function allows the display to show a second input source as an inset window inside the main source.
Advanced operation 5.3.9 Picture in Picture transparency About Picture in Picture transparency The available Picture in Picture transparencies range selectable for your display is between: • 0: No transparency • 10: Maximum transparency (roughly 37%) To select Picture in Picture mode Bring up the OSD main menu.
Advanced operation The available OSD time-out values for your display are: • 10 Sec. • 20 Sec. • 30 Sec. • 60 Sec. • Disabled (=5 minutes) To adjust the OSD time-out Bring up the OSD main menu. Navigate to the Configuration menu. Enter the OSD setting submenu.
Advanced operation 5.5 System menu 5.5.1 Power on DVI About power on DVI This setting allows you to select the pin of the DVI connector on which the +5V DC supply is applied. The available options are: • Disabled • +5V on Pin 14 •...
Advanced operation When the Auto search function is enabled (see “Auto search”, page 33), the display will not enter the power save mode, even when the input(s) is (are) missing. To enable/disable power saving Bring up the OSD main menu. Navigate to the System menu.
Important information 6.1 Safety information General recommendations Read the safety and operating instructions before operating the device. Retain safety and operating instructions for future reference. Adhere to all warnings on the device and in the operating instructions manual. Follow all instructions for operation and use. Electrical Shock or Fire Hazard To prevent electric shock or fire hazard, do not remove cover.
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Important information Mission critical applications We strongly recommend there is a replacement monitor immediately available in mission critical applications. Use of Electrical Surgical Knives Provide as much distance as possible between the electrosurgical generator and other electronic equipment (such as monitors). An activated electrosurgical generator may cause interference with them. The interference can activate the OSD menu of the display and as such disrupt the functionality of the display.
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Sufficient expertise is required for installing this equipment, especially to determine the strength of the wall for withstanding the display's weight. Be sure to entrust the attachment of this equipment to the wall to licensed contractors of Barco and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation and usage. •...
Electronic Products ” (Also called RoHS of Chinese Mainland), the table below lists the names and contents of toxic and/or hazardous substances that Barco’s product may contain. The RoHS of Chinese Mainland is included in the MCV standard of the Ministry of Information Industry of China, in the section “Limit Requirements of toxic substances in Electronic Information Products”.
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Mainland, marked with the Environmental Friendly Use Period (EFUP) logo. The number inside the EFUP logo that Barco uses (please refer to the photo) is based on the “General guidelines of environment-friendly use period of electronic information products” of Chinese Mainland.
Important information 6.3 Biological hazard and returns Overview The structure and the specifications of this device as well as the materials used for manufacturing makes it easy to wipe and clean and therefore suitable to be used for various applications in hospitals and other medical environments, where procedures for frequent cleaning are specified.
The manufacturing country of the product is indicated on the product label (“Made in …”). Importers contact information To find your local importer, contact one of Barco’s regional offices via the contact information provided on our website (www.barco.com). FCC class B This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Important information Electromagnetic emissions The MDSC-8255 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment (IEC 60601-1-2 4 edition) specified below. The customer or the user of the MDSC-8255 should assure that it is used in such an environment. Electromagnetic environment – Compliance Emissions test Guidance...
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Important information IEC 60601-1-2 4 edition Electromagnetic (2014) Immunity test Compliance level environment – guidance Test levels continued operation 70% U (30% dip in U ) for 70% U (30% dip in U ) for during power mains 25 cycles 25 cycles interruptions, it is <...
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Important information IEC 60601-1-2 4 edition Electromagnetic (2014) Immunity test Compliance level environment – guidance Test levels Conducted RF 3 V/m (150 kHz to 80 3 V/m (150 kHz to 80 Portable and mobile RF MHz) MHz) communications IEC 61000-4-6 equipment should be used Radiated RF no closer to any part of the...
Important information maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the MDSC-8255 as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment. Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter Rated maximum output power of transmitter 150kHz to 80MHz 80MHz to 800MHz...
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Important information Indicates the device is approved according to the VCCI regulations. Indicates the device is approved according to the KC regulations. Indicates the device is approved according to the BSMI regulations. Indicates the device is approved according to the PSE regulations. Indicates the device is approved according to the RCM regulations.
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Important information Indicates this is a Medical Device. Indicates the device serial number. Indicates the device part number or catalogue number. Indicates the Unique Device Identifier. Warning: dangerous voltage Caution Consult the Instructions For Use. Consult the Instruction For Use on website address that is provided as eIFU indicator. eIFU indicator Indicates this device must not be thrown in the trash but must be recycled, according to the European WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive.
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Important information Power management Low power mode: 18 W (typical) Power-off: ~ 1 W Dimensions display (W x H x D) 1265 x 770 x 85 mm (49.8 x 30.3 x 3.3 in) Net weight display With front protection glass: 33.0 kg (72.8 lbs) Without front protection glass : 24.0 kg (52.9 lbs) Net weight packaged With front protection glass: 39.5 kg (87.1 lbs)
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Important information Video input signals 4K-UHD input • 1x DP 1.1 up to 3840 x 2160 @30Hz • 2x DP 1.1 up to 1920 x 2160 @50Hz/60Hz • 1x DP 1.2 MST up to 3840 x 2160 @50Hz/60Hz 2x FO SFP+ for 4K-UHD Nexxis link FHD input (upscaled to UHD) •...
Important information 1920x1080p@60.00Hz 1920x1200p@60.00Hz 2048x1536p@60.00Hz 2560x1440p@60.00Hz 2560x1600p@60.00Hz Timings UHD / 4K Format HDMI DP 1.1 DP 1.2 MST 3840x2160@25.00Hz 3840x2160@30.00Hz 3840x2160@50.00Hz 3840x2160@60.00Hz 6.10 Troubleshooting Overview Description Problem Possible solution Serial connection not available After reboot, the serial connection Reboot the display. on the USB type B port is not present (COM port not visible).
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Important information Description Problem Possible solution Connecting DVI cable to a PC After a power cycle, DVI EDID Select the DVI input when the does not cause auto-detection seems not to be available Display need to expose the EDID (connecting DVI cable to a PC on the DVI channel.
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