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DIRECTION FQ091013, REVISION 1 VIVID I N AND VIVID Q N SERVICE MANUAL
6-2 Section 6-2 - LCD Display Adjustments and Calibration
Section 6-2
LCD Display Adjustments and Calibration
Overall low image quality or "shades" visible on the Vivid i n/ Vivid q N LCD Display may be the result
of improper monitor calibration. Therefore, adjustments may be made to the Contrast, Brightness,
Watermark and/or Blue Tint, as required.
Important: LCD Display adjustments should be made in the correct order, as stated in the following
procedures.
NOTE: Incorrect calibration of the Vivid i n/ Vivid q N monitor may also result in less than optimal image quality
when reviewing images on a DICOM or EchoPAC station.
Access the Calibration Screen (by pressing <ALT>+<Q>), then follow the relevant procedure
instructions described below.
NOTE: On systems with older software versions, press <CTRL>+<ALT>+<P> to enter the Calibration Screen.
NOTE: The Hot keys used to exit the Calibration Screen are: <ALT>+<Q>.
6-2-1 Contrast Adjustment Procedure
• To adjust the Contrast: hold down <ALT>:
- Repeatedly pressing Steer to decrease the Contrast;
- Repeatedly pressing Steer to increase the Contrast.
Figure 6-1 LCD Display Calibration Screen