Eizo ColorEdge CG2730-BK User Manual

Eizo ColorEdge CG2730-BK User Manual

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User's Manual
Color Management LCD Monitor
Important
Please read PRECAUTIONS, this User's Manual, and the Setup Guide
(separate volume) carefully to familiarize yourself with safe and
effective usage.
• Please refer to the Setup Guide for basic information ranging from
connection of the monitor to a PC to using the monitor.
• The latest User's Manual is available for download from our web site:
http://www.eizoglobal.com

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Color Management LCD Monitor Important Please read PRECAUTIONS, this User’s Manual, and the Setup Guide (separate volume) carefully to familiarize yourself with safe and effective usage. • Please refer to the Setup Guide for basic information ranging from connection of the monitor to a PC to using the monitor.
  • Page 2 EIZO Corporation is under no obligation to hold any submitted material or information confidential unless prior arrangements are made pursuant to EIZO 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 specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3: Notice For This Monitor

    The backlight of the LCD panel has a fixed lifetime. When the screen becomes dark or begins to flicker, please contact your local EIZO representative. Do not press on the panel or edge of the frame strongly, as this may result in display malfunctions, such as interference patterns, etc.
  • Page 4: Cleaning

    When the monitor is cold and brought into a room or the room temperature goes up quickly, dew condensation may occur on the interior and exterior surfaces of the monitor. In that case, do not turn the monitor on. Instead wait until the dew condensation disappears, otherwise it may cause some damage to the monitor.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ● 6-2. Attaching/Detaching the Cable Holder ..41 Rear ..............9 6-3. Connecting Multiple External Devices ..42 1-3. EIZO LCD Utility Disk........10 ● Disk contents and software overview ....10 6-4. Making Use of USB ● To use ColorNavigator 6 ........10 (Universal Serial Bus) .........
  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you very much for choosing an EIZO color LCD monitor. 1-1. Features • 27″ widescreen ® • Wide color gamut display (Adobe RGB coverage: 99 %) • Achieves contrast ratio of 1500:1 A high contrast ratio allows for display of crisper black.
  • Page 7 Attention Be careful of the following points when using the built-in calibration sensor. Do not touch the built-in calibration sensor. It may reduce the measurement accuracy of the built-in calibration sensor, or result in injury or equipment damage. Attention • A high temperature or high humidity environment may affect the measurement accuracy of the built-in calibration sensor.
  • Page 8: Controls And Functions

    1-2. Controls and Functions ● Front Approx. 30° Setting menu 1. Built-in calibration sensor Executes calibration for independent monitors. “SelfCalibration” (page 24) (Self calibration) Attention • Do not touch the sensor as this will affect the measurement accuracy. 2. Operation switches Displays menus.
  • Page 9: Rear

    ● Rear 4. Main power switch Turns the main power on or off. : On : Off 5. Power connector Connects the power cord. 6. Input signal connectors Left: DVI-D connector Center: HDMI connector Right: DisplayPort connector 7. USB upstream port Connects to the USB cable when using software that requires a USB connection, or when using the USB Hub function (page...
  • Page 10: Eizo Lcd Utility Disk

    1-3. EIZO LCD Utility Disk An "EIZO LCD Utility Disk" (CD-ROM) is supplied with this product. The following table shows the disk contents and an overview of the software programs. ● Disk contents and software overview The disk includes application software programs for calibration, and the User's Manual. Refer to “Readme.txt”...
  • Page 11: Compatible Resolutions

    1-4. Compatible Resolutions The monitor supports the following resolutions. ● Horizontal Vertical Resolution scanning scanning clock (Dual Link (Single Link frequency frequency 640 x 480 25.175 MHz 31.469 kHz 59.940 Hz √ √ 640 x 480 25.200 MHz 31.500 kHz 60.000 Hz √...
  • Page 12: Displayport

    ● DisplayPort Horizontal Vertical scanning Resolution scanning DisplayPort clock frequency frequency 640 x 480 25.175 MHz 31.469 kHz 59.940 Hz √ 640 x 480 25.200 MHz 31.500 kHz 60.000 Hz √ 720 x 400 28.322 MHz 31.469 kHz 70.087 Hz √...
  • Page 13: Hdmi

    ● HDMI Horizontal Vertical Resolution scanning scanning HDMI clock frequency frequency 640 x 480 25.175 MHz 31.469 kHz 59.940 Hz √ 640 x 480 25.200 MHz 31.500 kHz 60.000 Hz √ 720 x 400 28.322 MHz 31.469 kHz 70.087 Hz √...
  • Page 14: Setting The Resolution

    1-5. Setting the Resolution If the resolution is incorrect after connecting the monitor to a PC or if you want to change the resolution, follow the procedure below. ● Windows 10 1. Right-click anywhere on the desktop except for on icons. 2.
  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Basic Adjustments/Settings

    Chapter 2 Basic Adjustments/Settings This chapter describes the basic functions that can be adjusted and set by touching the switches on the front of the monitor. For advanced adjustment and setting procedures using the Setting menu, see “Chapter 3 Advanced Adjustments/Settings”...
  • Page 16: Switching The Display Mode (Color Mode)

    2-3. Switching the Display Mode (color mode) This function allows easy selection of a display mode according to monitor application. ● Display Modes Color Mode Purpose Standard Mode Adjust color using the monitor's Setting menu. Custom Select for configuring color settings according to your preference. ®...
  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Advanced Adjustments/Settings

    Chapter 3 Advanced Adjustments/Settings This chapter describes the advanced monitor adjustment and setting procedures using the Setting menu. For the basic adjustment/setting functions using the switches on the front of the monitor, see “Chapter 2 Basic Adjustments/Settings” (page 15). 3-1. Basic Operation of the Setting Menu Menu display 1.
  • Page 18 Exiting 1. Select The Setting menu appears. 2. Select The Setting menu exits. Note • The contents of the guide will differ depending on the selected menu or status. Chapter 3 Advanced Adjustments/Settings...
  • Page 19: Setting Menu Functions

    3-2. Setting Menu Functions ● Color The setting details differ depending on the color mode selected. ® When the color mode is Standard Mode (Custom / Adobe RGB / sRGB) Each color mode setting status can be adjusted according to personal preference. Attention •...
  • Page 20 Adjustable Function Description Range Gamma 1.6 to 2.7 Adjust the gamma. ® The brightness of the monitor varies depending on the input signal, Adobe however, the variation rate is not simply proportional to the input sRGB signal. The control performed to keep the balance between the input signal and the brightness of the monitor is called “Gamma correction”.
  • Page 21 Adjustable Function Description Range Advanced Gain 0 % to 100 % The brightness of each color component red, green, and blue is Settings called Gain. The hue of "white" can be changed by adjusting the gain. Note • Using this function may make some color gradations unavailable for display.
  • Page 22 When the color mode is Calibration Mode (CAL mode: CAL1 / CAL2 / CAL3) You can set the calibration targets, and check the calibration results, for SelfCalibration. SelfCalibration is a function that automatically operates a calibration sensor built in to the monitor to periodically calibrate the monitor.
  • Page 23 Adjustable Function Description Range Target Color Gamut Native Set the color gamut that will be used as a calibration target for ® Adobe SelfCalibration. sRGB In "Color Gamut", the color gamut defined by each standard Gamut Red(x) 0.0000 to can be selected. Settings Red(y) 1.0000...
  • Page 24: Selfcalibration

    ● SelfCalibration This product is equipped with a built-in calibration sensor. By setting the calibration targets and execution schedule in advance, the calibration sensor automatically operates and regularly calibrates the monitor. This automatic calibration function is called "SelfCalibration". The adjustment content of SelfCalibration differs depending on the color mode that is executed. •...
  • Page 25 Adjustable Function Description Range Execute SelfCalibration can be executed manually regardless of the schedule. Note • After selecting "Execute", warming up (after the power to the monitor is switched on, leaving the monitor on for a certain period of time until the display becomes stable) may be executed before the built-in calibration sensor comes out.
  • Page 26 Adjustable Function Description Range Settings Schedule Timing Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct When the execution cycle is "Quarterly", Feb/May/Aug/ "Biannually", "Annually", or "Usage Time", select the timing for executing SelfCalibration. Mar/Jun/Sep/Dec Jan/Jul The setting range differs depending on the Feb/Aug execution cycle setting. Mar/Sep •...
  • Page 27: Signal

    ● Signal The signal settings are used to configure advanced settings for input signals, such as the screen display size and color format. Function Adjustable Range Description Picture Expansion Auto The screen size of the monitor display can be changed. Full Screen •...
  • Page 28 Function Adjustable Range Description Input Color Format Auto The color space of the input signal can be specified. YUV 4:2:2 Try changing this setting if colors are not displayed correctly. YUV 4:4:4 Note • This cannot be configured when DVI input is used. The color space for DVI input is always set to "RGB".
  • Page 29: Preferences

    ● Preferences The monitor’s settings can be configured to suit the usage environment or personal preference. Function Adjustable Range Description Auto Input Detection On When this function is set to "On", the monitor automatically recognizes the connector through which signals are input, so that the screen can be displayed.
  • Page 30 Function Adjustable Range Description USB CHARGE Port Normal USB downstream port of the monitor supports Charging Only USB 3.0 quick charging. By changing this setting to "Charging Only", devices connected to the port can be charged more quickly than when using the "Normal" setting. Note •...
  • Page 31 Function Adjustable Range Description USB Selection USB-1 When two PCs are connected to the same monitor, input USB-2 signals can be associated with the USB upstream port. This enables the USB port to be switched automatically when the input signal is switched. You do not need to change the USB cable connection even when the same monitor is calibrated for the two PCs.
  • Page 32: Languages

    ● Languages The display language for menus and messages can be selected. Adjustable Range English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano, Svenska, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese ● Information You can check the monitor information (model name, serial number, firmware version, usage time, ColorNavigator license status, resolution, input signal, etc.).
  • Page 33: Chapter 4 Administrator Settings

    Chapter 4 Administrator Settings This chapter describes how to configure monitor operation using the "Administrator Settings" menu. This menu is for administrators. Configuration on this menu is not required for normal monitor use. 4-1. Basic Operation of the "Administrator Settings" Menu Menu display 1.
  • Page 34: Administrator Settings" Menu Functions

    On-Screen Logo When the monitor is turned on, the EIZO logo appears on the screen. When this function is set to "Off", the EIZO logo does not appear. Key Lock In order to prevent changes to settings, the operation switches on Menu the front of the monitor can be locked.
  • Page 35: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    • Power indicator is flashing orange and white. • This problem may occur when a PC is connected via the DisplayPort connector. Connect via the signal cable specified by EIZO, turn off the monitor, and then turn it on again. 2. The message below appears.
  • Page 36: Imaging Problems

    “Color” (page 19)). The LCD monitor backlight has a limited life span. If the screen becomes dark or begins to flicker, contact your local EIZO representative. 2. Afterimages appear • Afterimages are particular to LCD monitors. Avoid displaying the same image for a long time.
  • Page 37: Other Problems

    • If the peripheral devices work correctly when the PC and peripheral devices are connected directly, contact your local EIZO representative. • Check whether the PC and OS are USB compliant. (For USB compliance of the respective devices, consult their manufacturers.)
  • Page 38: Built-In Calibration Sensor And Selfcalibration Problems

    • Calibration may have failed. Ensure that the built-in calibration sensor is not exposed to strong light such as direct sunlight, and then execute SelfCalibration again. 0030 • The built-in calibration sensor may have failed. Contact your local EIZO representative. 0034 • Measurement failed. Execute SelfCalibration again.
  • Page 39: Chapter 6 Reference

    Chapter 6 Reference 6-1. Attaching the Optional Arm An optional arm (or an optional stand) can be attached by removing the stand section. Please refer to our web site for the corresponding optional arm (or optional stand). http://www.eizoglobal.com Attention • When attaching an arm or stand, follow the instructions of their User's Manual. •...
  • Page 40 Attaching the Optional Arm (or Optional Stand) To prevent damaging the panel surface, lay the monitor with its panel surface facing down on a soft cloth spread on a stable surface. Remove the stand. As shown below, keep the lock button pressed down (1) and slide the stand towards the stand base until it touches (2).
  • Page 41: Attaching/Detaching The Cable Holder

    6-2. Attaching/Detaching the Cable Holder A cable holder is supplied with this product. Use the cable holder to organize the cables connected to the monitor. Attachment procedure Pass the cables through the cable holder. Close the cable holder. While holding the cable holder closed, insert it into the stand. Note •...
  • Page 42: Connecting Multiple External Devices

    6-3. Connecting Multiple External Devices The product allows you to connect multiple external devices and switch between them for display. Connection examples DVI cable HDMI cable DisplayPort DD200DL HH200HS cable (supplied) (optional) PM200 (supplied) DVI connector HDMI connector Mini DisplayPort / Thunderbolt connector To external device 1 To external device 2...
  • Page 43: Making Use Of Usb (Universal Serial Bus)

    6-4. Making Use of USB (Universal Serial Bus) This monitor is equipped with a USB hub. It works as a USB hub when connected to a USB-compatible PC, allowing the connection of peripheral USB devices. Note • This product supports USB 3.0. When connecting peripheral devices that support USB 3.0, high-speed data communication is possible (however, only when the USB cable used to connect the PC and peripheral device is USB 3.0 compliant).
  • Page 44: Connection Procedure (Setup Of Usb Function)

    ● Connection Procedure (Setup of USB Function) 1. Connect the monitor first to a PC using the signal cable, and start the PC. 2. Connect the USB cable between the USB downstream port of the PC and USB upstream port 1 of the monitor.
  • Page 45: Specifications

    6-5. Specifications LCD Panel Type IPS (Anti-Glare) Backlight Wide color gamut LED Size 68.5 cm (27.0 inch) Resolution 2560 dots × 1440 lines Display Size (H × V) 596.7 mm x 335.6 mm Pixel Pitch 0.2331 mm x 0.2331 mm Display Colors Approx.
  • Page 46 Physical Outside Dimensions Min. height: 638 mm × 404.1 mm × 245 mm Specifications (W x H x D) (Tilt: 0˚) Max. height: 638 mm × 564.5 mm × 264 mm (W x H x D) (Tilt: 35˚) Outside Dimensions (Without 638 mm ×...
  • Page 47: Outside Dimensions

    ● Outside Dimensions Unit: mm (272.5) 172.7 572.4 (336) Chapter 6 Reference...
  • Page 48: Main Default Settings

    ● Main Default Settings Color Mode Custom Picture Expansion DVI input Aspect Ratio DisplayPort input Aspect Ratio HDMI input Aspect Ratio (When "Auto" is enabled: Auto) Input Color Format DisplayPort input Auto HDMI input Auto (When "Auto" is disabled: RGB) Input Range DVI input Full...
  • Page 49: Chapter 7 Glossary

    Chapter 7 Glossary ® Adobe This is a definition of the practical RGB color space proposed by Adobe Systems in 1998. The color reproduction range (color gamut) is broader than sRGB, and is highly adaptable to such fields as printing etc. Color Space YUV and RGB, etc.
  • Page 50 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) HDMI is a digital interface standard, developed for consumer electrical appliance or AV device. This standard is issued on the basis of the DVI standard which is one of an interface specification for the connection between a PC and a monitor. The projected image, sound and control signal without compressed enable to be transmitted with one cable.
  • Page 51: Appendix

    Apple, Mac OS, Macintosh and ColorSync are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. EIZO, the EIZO Logo, ColorEdge, DuraVision, FlexScan, FORIS, RadiCS, RadiForce, RadiNET, Raptor and ScreenManager are registered trademarks of EIZO Corporation in Japan and other countries. ColorEdge Tablet Controller, ColorNavigator, CuratOR, EcoView NET, EIZO EasyPIX, EIZO Monitor Configurator, EIZO ScreenSlicer, G-Ignition, i •...
  • Page 52: Fcc Declaration Of Conformity

    5710 Warland Drive, Cypress, CA 90630 Phone: (562) 431-5011 declare that the product Trade name: EIZO Model: ColorEdge CG2730 is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 53: Limited Warranty

    User’s Manual. The Warranty Period for the brightness is also limited to fi ve (5) years from the date of purchase of the Product subject to the usage time being less than or equal to 10,000 hours. EIZO and Distributors shall bear no liability or obligation with regard to the Product in relation to the Original Purchaser or any third parties other than as provided under this Warranty.
  • Page 54: Recycling Information

    Cuando desee deshacerse de este producto, póngase en contacto con un distribuidor o una fi lial de su país. Encontrará las direcciones de contacto en el sitio web de EIZO que se indica a continuación. http://www.eizoglobal.com Informazioni sul riciclaggio Per lo smaltimento e il riciclaggio del presente prodotto, attenersi alle normative vigenti nel proprio paese per ridurre l’impatto ambientale.
  • Page 55 Ten produkt po zużyciu powinien być zbierany i przetwarzany zgodnie z krajowymi przepisami dotyczącymi ochrony środowiska. Wyrzucając ten produkt, należy skontaktować się z lokalnym dystrybutorem lub partnerem. Adresy kontaktowe można znaleźć we wskazanej poniżej witrynie internetowej fi rmy EIZO. http://www.eizoglobal.com...
  • Page 56 Při likvidaci produktu musí být produkt vyzvednut a recyklován podle zákonů příslušné země, aby nedocházelo k zatěžování životního prostředí. Zbavujete-li se produktu, kontaktujte distributora nebo pobočku ve své zemi. Kontaktní adresy jsou uvedeny na následující webové stránce společnosti EIZO. http://www.eizoglobal.com Ringlussevõtu alane teave...
  • Page 57 вашата страна за да се намали замърсяването на околната среда. Когато искате да се освободите от този продукт, моля свържете се с търговския му представител или със съответните органи отговарящи за това във вашата страна. Данните за връзка с нас са описани на следния Интернет сайт на EIZO: http://www.eizoglobal.com Informaţie referitoare la reciclare Acest produs, când debarasat, trebuie colectat şi reciclat conform legislaţiei ţării rspective ca să...
  • Page 58 2nd Edition-October, 2016 03V25800B1 Copyright © 2016 EIZO Corporation. All rights reserved. (UM-CG2730)

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