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Eizo FlexScan L685EX User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Color LCD Monitor...

  • Page 2: Safety Symbols

    Eizo Nanao Corporation. Eizo Nanao Corporation is under no obligation to hold any submitted material or information confidential unless prior arrangements are made pursuant to Eizo Nanao Corporation's receipt of said information.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS ... 4 1. INTRODUCTION ... 9 1-1. Features... 9 1-2. Package Contents ... 9 1-3. Controls & Connectors ... 10 2. CABLE CONNECTION ... 12 2-1. Before connecting ... 12 2-2. Connecting the signal cable ... 13 2-3.

  • Page 4: Precautions

    English 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. •...
  • Page 5 WARNING 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. Have the unit checked by a qualified service engineer before using it again.
  • Page 6 English WARNING The equipment must be connected to a grounded main outlet. Not doing so may cause in fire or electric shock. Use the correct voltage. Do not overload your power circuit, as this may result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 7 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 or equipment damage. When handling the unit, grip the bottom of the unit firmly with both hands ensuring the panel faces outward before lifting.

  • Page 8: Lcd Panel

    English LCD Panel The screen may have defective pixels. These pixels may appear as slightly light or dark area on the screen. This is due to the characteristics of the panel itself, and not the product. The backlight of the LCD panel has a fixed life span. When the screen becomes dark or begins to flicker, please contact your dealer.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    • Fine contrast modes, to select the most suitable mode for screen display (p.19) • The utility software “ScreenManager Pro for LCD” (for Windows) which can control the monitor from a PC with a mouse or keyboard, is included (refer to the EIZO LCD Utility Disk).

  • Page 10: Controls & Connectors

    English 1-3. Controls & Connectors Front Fine Contrast Menu Control Panel SIGNAL 1 - 2 (1) ScreenManager Main Menu (2) Main Power Switch (3) Input signal selection button (4) Auto Adjustment Button (5) Enter Button (6) Control Buttons (7) Power Button (8) Power Indicator Green Yellow...
  • Page 11 Rear Bottom (12) (9) Height Adjustable Stand (Detachable) (10) Power Terminal Covers for the Optional peripheral (11) Security Lock Slot (12) DVI-I Input Connector x 2 (SIGNAL 1, SIGNAL 2) (13) USB Port (4 Downstream) (14) USB Port (1 Upstream) (15) Power Connector The LCD monitor has the capability of the Portrait/Landscape display.

  • Page 12: Cable Connection

    English 2. CABLE CONNECTION 2-1. Before connecting Before connecting your monitor to the PC, change the display screen settings (resolution p. 45) and frequency) in accordance with the charts below. NOTE • 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.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Signal Cable

    2-2. Connecting the signal cable NOTE • Be sure that the power switches of both the PC and the monitor are OFF. Plug the signal cable into the connector at the rear of the monitor and the other end of the cable into the video connector on the PC. After connecting, secure the connection with the screw-in fasteners.

  • Page 14: The Monitor

    English Lead the power cord and signal cable into the cable holder at rear of the monitor. NOTE • The cables are recommended to lead with slight sag for the smooth motion of the stand and the Portrait/Landscape display. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet. WARNING Use the enclosed power cord and connect to the standard power outlet of your country.

  • Page 15: Connecting Two Pcs To The Monitor

    2-3. Connecting two PCs to the monitor Two PCs can be connected to the monitor through the Signal 1 and the Signal 2 on the back of the monitor. Connecting Examples PC 1 (Ex.1) Analog D-Sub Signal Cable mini 15 (FD-C16 enclosed) (Ex.2) Analog D-Sub...
  • Page 16 English Selecting the active input The Input signal selection button on the front panel can be used to select either Signal 1 or Signal 2 as the active input at any time. Every time the button is pressed, the input changes.

  • Page 17: Screenmanager

    3. ScreenManager 3-1. How to use the ScreenManager ScreenManager allows you to adjust screen performance though the main menu and select a fine contrast mode easily. [Ex.] Custom Fine Contrast Menu NOTE • Main Menu and Fine Contrast Menu cannot be activated at the same time. Entering the ScreenManager Push the Enter button once to display the main menu of the ScreenManager.

  • Page 18: Screenmanager Adjustments And Settings

    Range Adjustment Smoothing Signal Filter Color(Custom) Brightness Temperature Gamma Saturation Gain 6 Colors Reset PowerManager DVI DMPM VESA DPMS EIZO MPMS Others Screen Size Border Intensity Input Priority Off Timer Beep Menu Settings Reset Information Information Language English, German, French,...

  • Page 19: Fine Contrast

    Color reproduction by setting the values of color coordinate and gamma with using the “ScreenManager Pro for LCD (for Windows)” (Refer to the EIZO LCD Utility Disk.) Color adjustment of the mode settings <Brightness>, <Temperature> and <Gamma> settings can be adjusted on the Fine Contrast Menu.

  • Page 20: Useful Functions

    English 3-4. Useful Functions Adjustment Lock Use the “Adjustment Lock” function to prevent any accidental changes. Locked function Unlocked function • To lock Switch off the monitor’s power by the power button on the front panel. Press on the Auto adjustment button while switching on the monitor’s power. •...

  • Page 21: Eizo Logo Appearing Function

    EIZO Logo appearing function When switching on the power button on the front panel, the EIZO logo is displyed for a while. If you desire to display or undisplay this logo, use this function. (Default is logo appearing.) • To undisplay Switch off the monitor’s power by the power switch on the front panel, then hold...

  • Page 22: Adjustment

    Run the “Screen adjustment program”. Having read the “Readme.txt” file, run the “Screen adjustment program” in the enclosed EIZO LCD Utility Disk. Step by step, adjustment is provided by the wizard guide. (If using the Windows, the program can be directly run from the menu screen of the CD-ROM.)
  • Page 23 NOTE • 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 on the following. Adjust by using <Screen> menu in the ScreenManager. (1) Vertical bars appear on the screen →...
  • Page 24 English (3) The screen position is not incorrect. → Use the <Position> adjustment. The correct displayed position of the 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>...

  • Page 25: Digital Input

    Adjust the output signal range (Dynamic Range) of the signal. → Use the <Range Adjustment> (p.45) of <Screen> menu. This controls the level of output signal range to display the whole color gradation (256 colors). [Procedure] Push the Auto adjustment button on the front panel while displaying the <Range Adjustment>...

  • Page 26: Displaying A Low Resolutions

    English 4-2. Displaying a low resolutions The lower resolutions are enlarged to full screen automatically. Using the <Screen Size> function in the <Others> menu enables to change the screen size. Enlarge the screen size when displaying a low resolution. → Select the <Screen Size>.
  • Page 27 English Set the brightness of the black area surrounding the displayed image. → Set the <Border Intensity>. In the <Enlarge> mode or <Full Screen> mode, the outer area (border) is usually black. Select <Border Intensity> in the <Others> menu and adjust by using the right and left buttons.

  • Page 28: Color Adjustment

    English 4-3. Color Adjustment Color settings of each Fine Contrast mode can be adjusted and saved by using the <Color> menu of the ScreenManager. In the analog input, perform the “Range Adjustment” (p.25) before making the color adjustments. During color adjustments, the Fine Contrast mode cannot be changed. Select the mode in advance by using the Fine Contrast Mode.
  • Page 29 Adjustment Contents Menu Function Descriptions Brightness To set the brightness of the screen Temperature To set the color temperature (p.45) NOTE • The values shown in the Kelvin are available only as a reference tool. • Setting the temperature under 4,000 K or over 10,000 K invalidates the color temperature setting.

  • Page 30: Power-Save Setup

    Analog input This monitor complies with the <VESA DPMS> (p.45) standard and adopts a power saving method, <EIZO MPMS> (p.44), which works with a blank screen (totally black screen) like “Blank Screen” ScreenSaver software. To use the PC’s power saving system (VESA DPMS ).
  • Page 31 To set the power save with ScreenSaver (EIZO MPMS) software. [Procedure] (1) Set the PC’s appropriate ScreenSaver settings or blank the screen (totally black screen). (2) Select <EIZO DPMS> in the <PowerManager> menu. [Power saving system] Operation Blank the screen...

  • Page 32: Making Use Of Usb (Universal Serial Bus)

    • PC equipped with USB ports or another USB hub connected to the USB compliant PC • Windows 98/2000/XP // Mac OS 8.5.1 or later • EIZO USB Cable (Optional) NOTE • The USB hub function may not work properly depending on the PC, OS or peripherals.
  • Page 33 Keyboard Printer Digital Camera ScreenManager Pro for LCD (for Windows) For further details about the “ScreenManager Pro for LCD (for Windows)”, refer to the EIZO LCD Utility Disk. Mouse Downstream Downstream ports: Connect the cables from USB compliant peripherals such as a mouse, keyboard, etc.

  • Page 34: Attaching An Arm Stand

    English 6. ATTACHING AN ARM STAND The LCD monitor can be used with an arm stand by removing the tilt stand and attaching the arm stand to the LCD monitor. NOTE • Use an arm stand that satisfies the followings. - When using the LCD monitor with an arm stand, the arm stand must be VESA approved: Use an arm stand with a 100 mm x 100 mm hole spacing on the arm mounting...
  • Page 35 English Attach an arm stand to the LCD monitor securely. Arm-stand M4 Mounting Screws: M4 x 15 (mm) BZn/Fe 6. ATTACHING AN ARM STAND...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    English 7. TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem persists even after applying the suggested remedies, contact an EIZO dealer. • No picture problems → See No.1 ~ No.2 • Imaging problems → See No.3 ~ No.14 • Other problems → See No.15 ~ No.19 •...
  • Page 37 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. The characters and images have several vertical bars on their right side. 7. Horizontal bars of distortion appear. 8.
  • Page 38 English Problems 11. Afterimages appear. 12. The screen has defective pixels (e.g. slightly light or dark). 13. Fingerprints remain on the screen. 14. The noise appears on the screen. 15. The <Smoothing> cannot be selected. 16. The Main menu of ScreenManager does not operate.
  • Page 39 If the problem is solved by doing this, contact an EIZO dealer. ! The power button of the APPLE keyboard does not operate if it is connected to the EIZO USB Hub. Please connect the keyboard directly with the PC. Refer to the instruction of the PC for details.

  • Page 40: Cleaning

    English 8. CLEANING Periodic cleaning is recommended to keep the monitor looking new and to prolong its operation lifetime. NOTE • 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.

  • Page 41: Specifications

    9. SPECIFICATIONS LCD Panel Dot Pitch Horizontal Scan Frequency Vertical Scan Frequency Resolution Dot Clock (Max.) Display Colors Display Area Power Supply Power Consumption Input Connector Analog Input Signal (Sync) Analog Input Signal (Video) Input Signal (Digital) Signal registration Plug & Play Dimensions Dimensions (without stand) Weight...
  • Page 42 English Default settings Contrast Brightness Smoothing Fine Contrast Mode PowerManager Screen Size Input Priority Menu Off Timer Menu Settings Beep Language Beeper settings Short beep Long beep 4 short beeps 2 short beeps every 15 sec. Dimensions 399 (15.7) 361 (14.2) 3.0 (0.12) 316 (12.4) 9.

  • Page 43: Pin Assignment

    Pin Assignment DVI-I Connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Pin No. Signal Pin No. TMDS Data2- TMDS Data2+ TMDS Data2/4 Shield DDC Clock (SCL) DDC Data (SDA) Analog Vertical Sync TMDS Data1-...

  • Page 44: Glossary

    (EIZO Monitor PowerManager Signaling) EIZO MPMS, “EIZO Monitor PowerManager Signaling” also enables power saving on the monitor side. EIZO MPMS recognizes video signals from the PC when the PC is in a power saving mode and reduces energy consumption of the monitor.
  • Page 45 The LCD panel consists of a fixed number of pixel elements which are illuminated to form the screen image. The EIZO L685EX display panel consists of 1280 horizontal pixels and 1024 vertical pixels. At a resolution of 1280 x 1024, all pixels are displayed as a full screen.

  • Page 46: Appendix/Anhang/Annexe

    APPENDIX/ANHANG/ANNEXE Preset Timing Chart for Analog input Timing-Übersichten für Analog Eingang Synchronisation des Signaux pour Analog numerique Based on the signal diagram shown below 25 factory presets have been registered in the monitor's microprocessor. Der integrierte Mikroprozessor des Monitors unterstützt 25 werkseitige Standardeinstellungen (siehe hierzu die nachfolgenden Diagramme).
  • Page 47 Dot Clock Sync Polarity Mode 25.175 Nega. 640 × 480 Nega. 28.322 720 × 400 Macintosh 30.24 Posi. 640 × 480 Macintosh 57.28 Posi. 832 × 624 Posi. Macintosh 100.0 1152 × 870 Macintosh 126.2 Posi. 1280 × 960 VESA 31.5 Nega.
  • Page 48 C: Back Porch D: Blanking Period H µs/ Dot V ms/ Line H µs/ Dot 1.589/ 0.794/ 5.720/ 1.907/ 1.111/ 6.356/ 3.175/ 1.114/ 7.407/ 3.911/ 0.784/ 5.587/ 1.440/ 0.568/ 3.040/ 1.838/ 0.482/ 3.233/ 3.810/ 0.528/ 5.587/ 3.810/ 0.427/ 6.349/ 2.222/ 0.578/ 5.333/ 3.556/...
  • Page 49 Dot Clock Sync Polarity Mode Workstation 94.2 Composite, Nega. 1152 × 900 Composite, Workstation 107.50 Nega. 1152 × 900 Workstation 117.0 Composite, Nega. 1280 × 1024 APPENDIX/ANHANG/ANNEXE Frequencies A: Front Porch H kHz V Hz H µs/Dot 61.974 66.141 0.425/ 71.858 76.202 0.223/...
  • Page 50 C: Back Porch D: Blanking Period H µs/ Dot V ms/ Line H µs/ Dot 2.123/ 0.500/ 3.907/ 1.712/ 0.459/ 3.200/ 1.846/ 0.460/ 3.009/ E: Display Period V ms/ Line H µs/ Dot V ms/ Line 0.597/ 12.229/ 14.522/ 1152 0.598/ 10.716/ 12.525/...
  • Page 51 [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.
  • Page 52 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. Most flame retardants contain bromine or chloride, and those flame retardants are chemically related to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs.

  • Page 53: Fcc Declaration Of Conformity

    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.
  • Page 54 Augenbelastung bei zu geringem Zeichenkontrast.) Recycle Auskunft Die Rücknahme dieses Produktes nach Nutzungsende übernimmt EIZO in Deutschland zusammen mit dem Partner von Roll MBB Recycling GmbH. Dort werden die Geräte in ihre Bestandteile zerlegt, die dann der Wiederverwertung zugeführt werden. Um einen Abholtermin zu vereinbaren und die aktuellen Kosten zu erfahren, benutzen Sie bitte folgende Rufnummer: 02153-73 35 00.

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