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PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT! ´ This product has been adjusted specifically for use in the region to which it was originally shipped. If operated outside the region to which it was originally shipped, the product may not perform as stated in the specifications. ´...
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• Keep small objects or liquids away from the unit. Small objects accidentally falling through the ventilation slots into the cabinet or spillage into the cabinet may result in fire, electric shock, or equipment damage. If an object or liquid falls/spills into the cabinet, unplug the unit immediately.
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´ Use the correct voltage. * The unit is designed for use with a specific voltage only. Connection to another voltage than specified in this User’s Manual may cause fire, electric shock, or other damage. * Do not overload your power circuit, as this may result in fire or electric shock.
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´ 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 or equipment damage. * When handling the unit, grip the bottom of the unit firmly with both hands ensuring the panel faces outward before lifting.
Suggestions for Maximizing Comfort ´ To lessen the chance of possible injury and to increase your comfort and productivity while you operate the unit, we suggest the followings: * Avoid less favorable body positioning. Sit back on the chair with your back straight.
1. INTRODUCTION Thank you very much for choosing an EIZO Color Monitor. 1-1. Features • 1280 x 1024 resolution • DVI p.35) digital input (TMDS • Horizontal scanning frequency of 31.5 ~ 80kHz Horizontal (Digital): 31.5 ~ 64 kHz Vertical scanning frequency of 50 ~ 85 Hz (1280 x 1024 ~ 75Hz) Vertical (Digital): 60 Hz (VGA Text: 70 Hz) •...
1-3. Controls & Connectors Front (2)(3)(4) (5) (6) Rear Regarding the power indicator for the “Off Timer”, see page 17. Allows for connection of a security cable. This lock supports Kensington’s MicroSaver security system. For further information, please consult: Kensington Technology Group 2855 Campus Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403 USA 800-650-4242, x3348 Intl: 650-572-2700, x3348 / Fax: 650-572-9675 http://www.kensington.com...
2. CABLE CONNECTION 2-1. Before connecting Before connecting your monitor to the PC, change the display screen settings (resolution and frequency) in accordance with the charts below. Analog Input o i t • About Plug & Play of the monitor When your computer and display support VESA DDC, the suitable resolution and the refresh rate are set by just plugging your display into the computer without any manual settings.
2-2. Connecting the signal cable • Be sure that the power switches of both the PC and the monitor are OFF. Plug the signal cable into the DVI-I connector at the rear of the monitor and the other end of the cable into the video connector on the After connecting, secure the connection with the screw-in fasteners.
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Plug the power cord into the power connector on the rear of the monitor and plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet. • Use the enclosed power cord and connect to the standard power outlet of your country. Be sure to remain within the rated voltage of the power cord.
3. ScreenManager 3-1. How to use the ScreenManager As shown on the display, the ScreenManager is used to adjust the LCD monitor. ScreenManager consists of main menus and sub menus. Adjustments are made using the Enter and Control buttons (up, down, right and left) located on the front panel. Control Buttons Auto Adjustment Button Entering the ScreenManager...
3-2. ScreenManager Adjustments and Settings. The following table shows all the ScreenManager’s adjustment and setting menus. “*” indicates adjustments of analog input only and “**” indicates digital input only. Main menu Sub menu Screen Clock* Phase* Position* Resolution* Smoothing Contrast/Brightness Color- Range Adjustment* Management...
Auto adjustment button once again and turn the power back on. EIZO Logo Disappearing function When switching on the power, the EIZO logo is displayed for a while. If you desire to undisplay this logo, use this function.
Off Timer The off timer function causes the monitor to automatically enter a power off mode after a predetermined amount of time has lapsed. This function was created to reduce afterimage p.35) characteristics that are particular to LCD monitors when the monitor screen is left on for a long period without use.
Install the “Screen adjustment program”. Having read the “readme.txt” file, install and run the “Screen adjustment program” in the enclosed EIZO LCD utility disk. Step by step adjustment is provided by the wizard guide. • If the user’s operating system has no utility disk (e.g. OS/2), we recommend setting the desktop pattern to that as shown in the diagram below.
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Adjust by using “Screen” menu in the ScreenManager. (1) Vertical bars appear on the screen. Use the “Clock” Select the “Clock” and eliminate the vertical bars by using the right and left of the control buttons. Do not continuously press the control buttons, as the adjustment value will change quickly and make it difficult to locate the most suitable adjustment point.
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(3) The screen position is incorrect. The correct displayed position of LCD monitor is decided because the number and the position of the pixels are fixed. The “Position” adjustment moves the image to the correct position. Select “Position” and adjust the position so all the dotted line appear around screen, by using the up, down, right and left buttons.
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To set the Output signal range (Dynamic Range) of the signal. Use the “Range Adjustment”. This controls the level of output signal range to display the whole color gradation (256 colors). Select the “Range Adjustment” in the “ColorManagement” menu. [Auto] Push the Auto adjustment button on the front panel while displaying the “Range adjustment”...
4-2. Displaying the low resolutions The lower resolutions are enlarged to full screen automatically. Using the “ScreenSize” function in the “Others” menu enables to change the screen size. To enlarge the screen size when displaying a low resolution. Select “Screen Size” Select the “Screen Size”...
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To be clear-cut the letters or lines of the enlarged screen. Switch the “Smoothing” setting. Select “Smoothing” in the screen menu and switch the setting to “Off” by using the left button. • “Smoothing” is disabled in the following cases. * 1280 x 1024 of resolution * “Enlarged”...
4-3. Color Adjustment The “ColorManagement”menu in the ScreenManager enables to change the color of the screen. Before the Color adjustment • Allow the LCD monitor to stabilize for at least 20 minutes before making color adjustments. • After finishing each adjustment in the custom mode, select “Save” icon to resister the adjustment.
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To change the saturation. Use the “Saturation” adjustment. The “Saturation” can be selected from -64 to 64. Setting the minimum level (-64) turns the image to the monochrome. To register the adjustment, select the “Save” icon and then push the enter button. •...
4-4. Power-save Setup • Do your part to conserve energy, turn off the monitor when you are finished using it. Disconnecting the monitor from the power supply is recommended to save energy completely. Analog Input This monitor complies with the VESA DPMS Set the PC’s power saving settings.
5. ATTACHING AN ARM STAND The L461 can be used with an arm stand by removing the tilt stand and attaching the arm stand to the terminal. ´ Use an arm stand that satisfies the followings. • When using the L461 with an arm stand, the arm stand must be VESA approved : * Use an arm stand with a 75 mm x 75 mm hole spacing on the arm mounting pad.
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Attach an arm stand to the L461 securely. ´ When attaching an arm stand, please refer to the user’s manual of the arm stand and install the unit securely with the enclosed screws. Not doing so may cause the unit to come unattached, which may result in injury or equipment damage.
6. TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem persists even after applying the suggested remedies, contact an EIZO dealer. No picture problems Imaging problems Other problems See No.12 ~ No.16 Problems 1. No picture • Indicator status: Off • Indicator status: Green • Indicator status: Yellow •...
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Problems 3. Display position is incorrect. 4. Screen image is smaller or larger than the actual screen images. 5. Vertical bars of distortion appear. 6. Horizontal bars of distortion appear. 7. Letters and lines appear blurred. 8. The screen is too bright or too dark.
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Problems 11. Fingerprints remain on the screen. 12. The “Smoothing” can not be selected. 13. The utility disk is unable to be opened (for Macintosh only). 14. • The Enter button does not operate. • The Auto adjustment button does not operate. 15.
7. CLEANING Periodic cleaning is recommended to keep the monitor looking new and to prolong its operation lifetime. • Never use thinner, benzene, alcohol (ethanol, methanol, or isopropyl alcohol), abrasive cleaners, or other strong solvents, as these may cause damage to the cabinet or LCD panel. Cabinet To remove stains, wipe the cabinet with a soft, lightly moistened cloth using a mild detergent.
8. SPECIFICATIONS LCD Panel Dot Pitch Scan Frequency Resolution Dot Clock (Max) Display Colors Display Area Power Supply Power Consumption Input Connector Input Signal Analog Digital Signal registration Plug & Play Dimensions Dimensions (without stand) Weight Weight(without stand) Temperature Humidity 41 cm (16.0 inch), TFT color LCD Panel with Anti- Glare Hard Coating Viewing Angle: Horizontal: 130º, Vertical: 160º...
Dimensions 384 (15.1) 319.2 (12.6) FRONT Default Settings Default Settings are as follows: ScreenManager menu Default Settings Contrast Brightness Smoothing Color Mode Temperature PowerManager Screen Size Off Timer Menu Off Timer Language 8. SPECIFICATIONS 36.8(1.4) 69(2.7) 25° 3° 167.5(6.6) 171.4(6.7) SIDE 100% 100%...
9. GLOSSARY Afterimage The Afterimage is particular to LCD monitors when the monitor screen is left on for a long period without use. The “Afterimage” can be removed gradually by changing the displayed image. Clock With the analog input signal display, the analog signal is converted to a digital signal by the LCD circuitry.
The LCD panel consists of a fixed number of pixel elements which are illuminated to form the screen image. The EIZO L461 consists of 1280 horizontal pixels and 1024 vertical pixels. At a resolution of 1280 X 1024, all pixels are used and the image is displayed as a full screen.
Dimensions -------------------------------- 34 Displaying the low resolutions -------- 22 DVI --------------------------------------- 9, 35 DVI-DMPM ---------------------- 15, 26, 35 EIZO LCD utility disk ---------------- 9, 18 EIZO Logo Disappearing function ---- 16 Gain ------------------------------- 15, 25, 35 GLOSSARY ------------------------------- 35 How to use the ScreenManager ------ 14...
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APPENDIX / ANHANG / ANNEXE Pin Assignment Pin-Belegung Affectation des Broches * DVI-I Connector Preset Timing Chart for Analog input Timing-Übersichten für Analog Eingang Synchronisation des Signaux pour Analog numerique Based on the signal diagram shown below 21 factory presets have been registered in the monitor's microprocessor.
Mode 640 x 480 720 x 400 Macintosh 640 x 480 Macintosh 832 x 624 Macintosh 1152 x 870 Macintosh 1280 x 960 VESA 640 x 480 VESA 640 x 480 VESA 640 x 480 VESA 800 x 600 VESA 800 x 600 VESA 800 x 600...
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[Applicable to gray (standard color version only).] Why do we have environmentally labelled computers? In many countries, environmental labelling has become an established method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to the environment. The main problem, as far as computers and other electronics equipment are concerned, is that environmentally harmful substances are used both in the products and during their manufacture.
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[Applicable to gray (standard color version only).] Environmental requirements Flame retardants Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. Their purpose is to prevent, or at least to delay the spread of fire. Up to 30% of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances.
Note Use the attached specified 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 -Shielded Signal Cable (enclosed) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.