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User’s Manual Color LCD Monitor Important Please read this "User’s Manual", and "PRECAUTIONS" (separate volume) carefully to familiarize yourself with safe and effective usage. • See the Setup Guide for monitor installation and connection. • For the latest product information including the "User’s Manual", refer to our web site: www.eizoglobal.com...
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• The backlight of the LCD panel has a fixed lifetime. Depending on the usage pattern, such as usage for long continuous periods, the lifespan of the backlight may run out sooner, requiring replacement. When the screen becomes dark or begins to flicker, please contact your local EIZO representative.
About This Product • Do not press on the LCD panel surface or edge of the frame strongly, as this may result in display malfunctions, such as moiré patterns, etc. If pressure is continuously applied to the LCD panel surface, the liquid crystal may deteriorate or the LCD panel may be damaged.
CONTENTS CONTENTS Location of Caution Statement ................. About This Product ....................About the Usage of This Product ................ About the LCD Panel ..................About the Installation................... Cleaning ......................To Use the Monitor Comfortably ................. 1 Introduction ........................ Features ......................1.1.1 Reduction of Power Consumption ............
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CONTENTS Imaging Problems (or Both Digital and Analog) ..........26 Imaging Problems (Analog only) ................. 27 Other Problems ....................28 6 Reference ........................29 Attaching an Optional Monitor Arm ..............29 Connecting Multiple PCs..................31 Specifications ...................... 32 6.3.1 LCD Panel....................32 6.3.2 Video Signals ..................
Introduction | 1 1 Introduction Thank you very much for choosing an EIZO color LCD monitor. 1.1 Features 1.1.1 Reduction of Power Consumption This product provides a function that automatically adjusts the screen brightness to reduce power consumption . Power Reduction, CO Reduction, and Eco Performance Level can be checked on the "EcoView Settings"...
1 | Introduction 1.2 Controls and Functions 1.2.1 Front 1. Ambient light sensor Detects ambient brightness. If you use Auto EcoView, the screen brightness is automatically adjusted according to the ambient brightness (see Auto EcoView [} 13]). 2. Operation switches Displays menus (see Switch Operation Method [} 11]).
Introduction | 1 1.2.2 Back 1. Speakers Outputs audio. 2. Main power switch Turns the main power on or off. : On : Off 3. Power connector Connects the power cord. 4. DVI-D connector Connects to a PC with DVI-D output. 5. D-Sub mini 15-pin Connects to a PC with D-Sub output.
Basic Adjustment/Setting | 2 2 Basic Adjustment/Setting This product enables users to change the brightness according to personal preference or to suit the usage environment, and to reduce power consumption to conserve energy. This chapter describes the basic functions that can be adjusted and set using the switches on the front of the monitor.
2 | Basic Adjustment/Setting By switching the color mode according to the purpose and contents of the display, you can display images in an appropriate manner. 2.3.1 Color Modes Color Mode Purpose User1 / User2 Select either of these modes to set a user-defined display mode. sRGB This mode is suitable for matching color reproduction with peripheral devices that support sRGB, such as when printing photos taken using a digital...
Basic Adjustment/Setting | 2 Auto EcoView Settings: "On" / "Off" The ambient light sensor on the front of the monitor detects the ambient brightness to automatically adjust the screen brightness to a comfortable level using Auto EcoView. The power consumption of the backlight can be curtailed by adjusting the brightness to an appropriate level.
2 | Basic Adjustment/Setting The screen brightness is adjusted by changing the brightness of the backlight (light source from the LCD back panel). Note • When Auto EcoView is set to "On", the adjustment range is restricted as follows. (For details on Auto EcoView, see Auto EcoView [} 13].)
Advanced Adjustments/Settings | 3 3 Advanced Adjustments/Settings This chapter describes the advanced monitor adjustment and setting procedures using the Setting menu. For basic functions, see Basic Adjustment/Setting [} 11]. 3.1 Basic Operation of the Setting Menu 1. Press any switch (except The operation guide appears. 2.
3 | Advanced Adjustments/Settings 3.2 Setting Menu Functions 3.2.1 Color The color mode settings can be adjusted according to personal preference. The adjusted settings are saved for each color mode. Functions that can be adjusted differ depending on the color mode. ✓: Adjustable, -: Not adjustable Function Color Mode User1...
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Advanced Adjustments/Settings | 3 Brightness Settings: "0" – "100" The screen brightness is adjusted by changing the brightness of the backlight (light source from the LCD back panel). Note • If the image is too dark even when the brightness is set to 100, adjust the contrast. Contrast Settings: "0"...
3 | Advanced Adjustments/Settings Advanced Settings - Hue Settings: "-50" – "50" Adjusts the hue. Note • Using this function may prevent some color gradations from being able to be displayed. Advanced Settings - Saturation Settings: "-50" – "50" Adjusts the color saturation. Note •...
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Advanced Adjustments/Settings | 3 Sharpness Settings: "-2" – "2" When a low-resolution image is displayed, the text and lines of the image may appear blurry. This blurriness can be reduced by configuring the settings for sharpness. Note • For some display resolutions, it is not necessary to configure the settings for sharpness. ("Sharpness"...
3 | Advanced Adjustments/Settings Note • Flickering or bleeding may not fully disappear, depending on the PC and graphics board you are using. • If vertical stripes appear on the screen after completing the setting, adjust "Clock" again. Analog Adjustment - Hor. Position / Ver. Position The display position (horizontal, vertical) of the screen can be adjusted.
Advanced Adjustments/Settings | 3 Note • At the time of shifting to power saving mode, a message that indicates the transition is displayed five seconds in advance. • When not using the monitor, you can turn off the main power supply or disconnect the power plug so that the power is cut completely.
4 | Administrator Settings 4 Administrator Settings This chapter describes how to configure monitor operation using the "Administrator Settings" menu. 4.1 Basic Operation of the "Administrator Settings" Menu 1. Press to turn off the monitor. 2. While pressing the leftmost switch, press for more than 2 seconds to turn on the monitor.
• Even when the mouse or keyboard are used, the PC does not return from sleep. On-Screen Logo Settings: "On" / "Off" When the monitor is turned on, the EIZO logo and certification standard logo appears on the screen. When this function is set to "Off", the logos do not appear.
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4 | Administrator Settings • "Off" (default setting) Enables all switches. • "Menu" Locks the switch. • "All" Locks all switches except the power switch.
Troubleshooting | 5 5 Troubleshooting 5.1 No Picture Power indicator does not light up. • Check whether the power cord is connected properly. • Turn on the main power switch on the back of the monitor. • Press • Turn off the main power switch on the back of the monitor, and then turn it on again a few minutes later.
[} 16]). (The LCD monitor backlight has a limited life span. If the screen becomes dark or begins to flicker, contact your local EIZO representative.) • If the screen is too bright, try changing the Auto EcoView setting to "On". The monitor...
Troubleshooting | 5 "Brightness" cannot be adjusted ( are grayed out) "Brightness" menu via ( ) operation switch "Brightness" menu in color adjustment • "Brightness" may not be adjusted when the installation environment of the monitor is excessively bright or dark. In this case, try changing the following settings. –...
5 | Troubleshooting • Use "Hor. Position" or "Ver. Position" in the Setting menu to adjust the positioning of the screen (see Analog Adjustment - Hor. Position / Ver. Position [} 20]). • If the graphics board's utility has a function to change the position of the image, use that function to adjust the position.
Reference | 6 6 Reference 6.1 Attaching an Optional Monitor Arm An optional arm (or optional stand) can be attached by removing the stand section. Please refer to our web site for information on monitor arms (or stands) that are supported. (www.eizoglobal.com) When attaching an arm or stand, the installable orientations and movement range (tilt angle) are as follows: •...
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6 | Reference 3. Attach the arm or stand to the monitor. For installation, use commercially available screws that meet the following conditions: – Nominal diameter: M4 – Length: Between 8.6 mm and 13.6 mm (if using washers, add the washer thickness) Clearance between the screw holes of the arm Clearance between the screw holes of the arm or the stand:75 mm x 75 mm...
Reference | 6 6.2 Connecting Multiple PCs This product can be connected to multiple PCs and allows you to switch between the connections for display. Connection Examples D-Sub DVI cable D-Sub cable (DVI - DVI) (D-Sub - D-Sub) FD-C39D MD-C87 (Included) (Included) DVI-I DVI-D D-Sub mini 15-pin...
6 | Reference 6.3 Specifications 6.3.1 LCD Panel Type VA (Anti-Glare) Backlight Size 15.0" (38.0 cm) Resolution 1024 dots x 768 lines Display Size (H x V) 304.1 mm x 228.1 mm Pixel Pitch 0.297 mm x 0.297 mm Display Colors 8-bit colors 16.77 million colors Viewing Angle (H / V, typical) 176˚...
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