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2-1 Utility Disk 2-2 Screen Adjustment 2-3 Color Adjustment 2-4 Off Timer/Power Saving Settings 2-5 Screen Size Selection 2-6 Power Indicator/EIZO Logo Display Setting 2-7 Locking Buttons Important 2-8 Disabling DDC/CI communication 2-9 Setting Adjustment Menu Display Please read this User’s Manual and Setup...
EIZO NANAO CORPORATION’s receipt of said information. Although every effort has been made to ensure that this manual provides up-to-date information, please note that EIZO monitor specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT • This product has been adjusted specifi cally for use in the region to which it was originally shipped. If the product is used outside the region, it may not operate as specifi ed in the specifi cations. •...
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WARNING Place the unit at the strong and stable place. A unit placed on an inadequate surface may fall and result in injury or equipment damage. If the unit falls, disconnect the power immediately and ask your dealer for advice. Do not continue using a damaged unit.
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WARNING Handle the power cord with care. • Do not place the cord underneath the unit or other heavy objects. • Do not pull on or tie the cord. If the power cord becomes damaged, stop using it. Use of a damaged cord may result in fi re or electric shock.
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CAUTION Handle with care when carrying the unit. Disconnect the power cord and cables when moving the unit. Moving the unit with the cord attached is dangerous. It may result in injury. When handling the unit, grip the bottom of the unit fi rmly with both hands ensuring the panel faces outward before lifting.
LCD Panel In order to suppress the luminosity change by long-term use and to maintain the stable luminosity, use of a monitor in lower brightness is recommended. The LCD panel is manufactured using high-precision technology. However, note that the appearance of any missing pixels or lit pixels does not indicate damage to the LCD monitor.
Cleaning ............30 ● To turn off the Power indicator while a screen is Specifi cations ..........31 displayed [Power Indicator] ......21 ● To display EIZO logo [EIZO Logo Appearing Glossary ............36 Function] ............21 Preset Timing ..........38 CONTENTS...
• FineContrast mode to allow the best mode for screen display • The utility software “ScreenManager Pro for LCD” (for Windows) to control the monitor from a PC with mouse/keyboard is included (refer to the EIZO LCD Utility Disk). • BrightRegulator function incorporate NOTE •...
1-3 Functions and Basic Operation To adjust the screen and color Main menu (Refer to page 10 for operation) Analog input only [At analog signal input] Screen Adjustment Page 12 (Automatic Adjustment) ● To adjust flickering and position [Screen] ……………………………… see page 12 ●...
EIZO Logo Display Setting Setting Input Signal Selection ● ● To set input signal selection [Input Signal] To display EIZO logo [EIZO Logo Appearing ……………………………………… see page 26 Function] ……………………………… see page 21 Locking Adjustment ● To lock operation [Adjustment Lock] … see page 21 Disabling DDC/CI Communication ●...
Basic operation of Adjustment menu [Displaying Adjustment menu and selecting function] (1) Press . The Main menu appears. (2) Select a function with , and press . The Sub menu appears. (3) Select a function with , and press . The adjustment/setting menu appears. (4) Adjust the selected item with , and press .
Chapter 2 Settings and Adjustments 2-1 Utility Disk An “EIZO LCD Utility Disk” (CD-ROM) is supplied with the monitor. The following table shows the disk contents and the overview of the application software programs. ● Disk Contents • Disk contents and software overview The disk includes a monitor information file, application software programs for adjustment, and User’s Manual.
Run the Screen Adjustment Program. NOTE • For how to start the Screen Load the EIZO LCD Utility Disk on the PC, and start the Screen Adjustment Program, refer to Adjustment Program compatible with the PC in use. “Readme.txt” or the “Readme” fi le.
NOTE Perform advanced adjustments for the following using the • Press the control button slowly so as not to miss the adjustment point. <Screen> menu of the Adjustment menu. • When blurring, fl ickering or bars ● To eliminate vertical bars [Clock] appear on the screen after adjustment, (1) Choose <Clock>...
Adjust the signal output range. ● To adjust color gradation automatically [Range] Every color gradation (0 to 255) can be displayed by adjusting the signal output level. (1) Choose <Range> from the <Auto Adjustment> menu, and press (2) Choose “Execute” with , and press The output range is adjusted automatically.
2-3 Color Adjustment Simple adjustment [FineContrast mode] This function allows you to select the best display mode for monitor brightness, etc. ● FineContrast Mode An appropriate display mode is selectable out of fi ve modes. Mode Purpose Custom Available for making desired setting. Suitable for color matching with sRGB compatible sRGB peripherals.
Attention Advanced Adjustments [Adjustment menu] • Perform [Range Adjustment] before Independent setting and saving of color adjustment are available for each starting color adjustment for analog input signals. FineContrast mode. Refer to “To adjust color gradation automatically” on page 14. ●...
Menu Description Adjustment range Gain To adjust red, green, and 0 to 100% blue to a desired color tone Adjust the respective brightness of respectively red/green/blue to make a desired color tone. Display an image with white or gray background for adjustment.
2-4 Off Timer/Power Saving Settings ● To set monitor power-off time [Off Timer] Attention This function allows the monitor to automatically turn off after a specifi ed time • The Off Timer functions even in the has passed. This function serves to reduce afterimages caused when the monitor power saving mode, but the advance screen is left on for a long time period without use.
● To set monitor power-saving [VESA DPMS/DVI DMPM] ■ Analog input This monitor complies with the VESA DPMS standard. [Power Saving System] Attention • Unplugging the power cord Power Monitor completely shuts off power supply to Indicator the monitor. Operating Operating Blue •...
2-5 Screen Size Selection ● To change screen size [Screen Size] The image with the resolution other than the recommended resolution is displayed in full screen automatically. You can change the screen size by using <Screen Size> from <Others> menu. Menu Function Displays an image in full screen.
To display EIZO logo [EIZO Logo Appearing Function] NOTE • The logo appears with the default When this unit is turned on, the EIZO logo appears at the center of the screen. setting. Selection to display or not to display the logo is available with this function.
2-8 Disabling DDC/CI Communication ● To disable DDC/CI communication [Procedure] (1) Press to turn off the unit. (2) Press again while pressing DDC/CI communication setting is disabled. [Resetting] (1) Press to turn off the unit. (2) Press again while pressing DDC/CI communication setting is enabled.
Translucent Set the transparency for menu display using the following procedure. (1) Choose <Others> from the Adjustment menu, and press (2) Choose <Menu Settings> from the <Others> menu, and press (3) Choose <Translucent> from the <Menu Settings> menu, and press The <Translucent>...
2-12 Setting BrightRegulator ● To set automatic brightness adjustment [BrightRegulator] NOTE • Be careful not to block the sensor on The sensor on the front side of the monitor detects the environmental brightness the lower side of the monitor when to adjust the screen brightness automatically and comfortably.
Chapter 3 Connecting Cables 3-1 Connecting Two PCs to the Monitor Two PCs can be connected to the monitor through the DVI-I and the D-Sub Attention • When using an optional signal cable mini 15 pin connector on the back of the monitor. (FD-C16), be sure to connect the Connection examples D-sub mini 15-pin connector to the...
(2) Windows 2000/XP/Vista or Mac OS 8.5.1 or later to the power outlet with the monitor (3) EIZO USB cable (MD-C93) turned off, all the devices connected to the USB ports (upstream and ●...
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting If a problem still remains after applying the suggested remedies, contact your local dealer. • No-picture problems → See No.1 - No.2. • Imaging problems → See No.3 - No.12. • Other problems → See No.13 - No.16. •...
Problems Possible cause and remedy Upper part of the screen is distorted as shown • This is caused when both composite sync (X-OR) signal and separate vertical sync signal are input below. simultaneously. Select either composite signal or separate signal. The screen is too bright or too dark.
The stand can be removed and replaced with an arm (or another stand) to be Attention • When attaching an arm or stand, attached to the monitor. Use an arm or stand of EIZO option. follow the instructions of their user’s manual.
Attention 5-2 Cleaning • Never use any solvents or chemicals, Clean the monitor periodically to keep the monitor clean and extend its life. such as thinner, benzene, wax, alcohol, and abrasive cleaner, which Cabinet may damage the cabinet or LCD panel.
5-3 Specifi cations S2031W LCD Panel 20.1-inch (510 mm) TFT color LCD with anti-glare hard coating Viewing angle: Vertical 178°, Horizontal 178°(CR:10 or more) Dot Pitch 0.258mm Horizontal Scan Frequency Analog: 24-82kHz Digital: 31-65kHz Vertical Scan Frequency Analog: 49-86Hz (1280 × 1024: 49-76Hz, 1680 × 1050: 49-61Hz) Digital: 59-61Hz (VGA TEXT: 69-71Hz) Resolution...
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S2431W LCD Panel 24.1-inch (610 mm) TFT color LCD with anti-glare hard coating Viewing angle: Vertical 178°, Horizontal 178°(CR:10 or more) Dot Pitch 0.270mm Horizontal Scan Frequency Analog: 24-94kHz Digital: 31-76kHz Vertical Scan Frequency Analog: 49-86Hz (1600 × 1200: 49-76Hz, 1920 × 1200: 49-61Hz) Digital: 59-61Hz (VGA TEXT: 69-71Hz) Resolution...
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Main default settings (factory settings) Analog Input Digital Input BrightRegulator Disable Smoothing FineContrast Mode Custom PowerManager VESA DPMS DVI DMPM Screen Size Full Screen Off Timer Disable Menu Settings Menu Size Normal Menu Off Timer 45 sec Language English Outside Dimensions S2031W unit : mm (inch) Chapter 5 Reference...
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• USB port Upstream Downstream Series B connector Series A connector Contact No. Signal Remarks Cable power – Data Serial data + Data Serial data Ground Cable ground Option List Cleaning Kit EIZO ScreenCleaner FD-C16 Signal Cable FD-C39 Chapter 5 Reference...
5-4 Glossary Clock The analog input monitor needs to reproduce a clock of the same frequency as the dot clock of the graphics system in use, when the analog input signal is converted to a digital signal for image display. This is called clock adjustment.
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sRGB (Standard RGB) International standard for “color reproduction and color space” among peripheral devices (such as monitors, printers, digital cameras, scanners). sRGB allows Internet users to closely match colors as a simple color matching means for the Internet use. Temperature Color temperature is a method to measure the white color tone, generally indicated in degrees Kelvin.
5-5 Preset Timing The following table shows factory preset video timing (for analog signal only). Attention • Display position may be deviated Frequency depending on the PC connected, Mode Dot clock Horizontal: kHz Polarity which may require screen adjustment Vertical: Hz using Adjustment menu.
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Congratulations! The display you have just purchased carries the TCO’03 Displays label. This means that your display is designed, manufactured and tested according to some of the strictest quality and environmental requirements in the world. This makes for a high performance product, designed with the user in focus that also minimizes the Impact on our natural environment.
Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note Use the attached specifi ed cable below or EIZO signal cable with this monitor so as to keep interference within the limits of a Class B digital device. - AC Cord...
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Hinweise zur Auswahl des richtigen Schwenkarms für Ihren Monitor Dieser Monitor ist für Bildschirmarbeitsplätze vorgesehen. Wenn nicht der zum Standardzubehör gehörige Schwenkarm verwendet wird, muss statt dessen ein geeigneter anderer Schwenkarm installiert werden. Bei der Auswahl des Schwenkarms sind die nachstehenden Hinweise zu berücksichtigen: Der Standfuß...