• Please refer to the Setup Guide for basic information ranging from connection of the monitor to a PC or external device to using the monitor. • The latest User’s Manual is available for download from our web site: http://www.eizo.com...
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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.
Cleaning Attention • Chemicals such as alcohol and antiseptic solution may cause gloss variation, tarnishing, and fading of the cabinet or panel, and also quality deterioration of the image. • Never use any thinner, benzene, wax, and abrasive cleaner, which may damage the cabinet or panel. Note •...
Setting the Power Indicator ....... 22 3-3. Setting the Logo Display on the Back of the Monitor ........22 3-4. Setting Language ........23 3-5. Showing and Hiding the EIZO Logo ..23 3-6. Changing Setting Menu Display Position 23 CONTENTS...
Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you very much for choosing an EIZO color LCD monitor. 1-1. Features • 23.5″ wide format LCD • Supports a resolution of 1920 × 1080 • Panel with a wide field of view adopted VA panel with 176˚ horizontal and vertical viewing angles •...
“Basic Setting menu operations” (page 9) for how to use. 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 the overview of the software programs. ●...
1-4. Basic Operations and Functions ● Basic Setting menu operations Displaying the Setting Menu 1. Press . The Setting menu appears. Adjusting/Setting 1. Choose the menu to adjust/set with , , and then press . The Sub menu appears. 2. Choose an item to adjust/set with , , and then press .
BrightnessAdjustment”(page27) PowerIndicator “3-2.SettingthePowerIndicator” (page22) RearLogoLight “3-3.SettingtheLogoDisplayonthe BackoftheMonitor”(page22) Language “3-4.SettingLanguage”(page23) MenuSettings Logo “3-5.ShowingandHidingtheEIZO Logo”(page23) MenuPosition “3-6.ChangingSettingMenuDisplay Position”(page23) Reset “3-9.ResettingtoDefault”(page25) Information “7-4.ShowingMonitorInformation” (page39) *1 This function can be adjusted with User1, User2, and User3. *2 This function can be adjusted with User1, User2, User3, and RTS.
2-2. Setting the Resolution If you find that the resolution is inappropriate when you connect the monitor to the PC, or if you want to change the resolution, follow the procedure below. Windows 8 / Windows 7 1. For Windows 8, click the “Desktop” tile on the Start Screen to display the desktop. 2.
2-3. Adjusting Color ● To select the display mode (color mode) This function allows easy selection of the desired mode according to the monitor application. Display Modes Mode Purpose User1 Selectthistodefineadesiredsetofparametersettings. User2 User3 FPS1 SuitedtothedisplayofFPSgames FPS2 SuitedtothedisplayofRTSgames Suitedtodisplayingwebbrowsers Themodemenu appears. Procedure 1.
● To perform advanced adjustments The “Color” menu of the Setting menu allows you to set and save the independent color adjustment for each mode. Attention • It takes about 30 minutes for the performance of electrical parts to stabilize. Please wait 30 minutes or more after the monitor power has been turned on, and then adjust the monitor.
● To adjust brightness The screen brightness is adjusted by changing the brightness of the backlight (light source from the LCD back panel). Adjustable Range 0 to 100 Procedure 1. Press The Brightness menu appears. 2. Use for adjustment. 3. Press to exit.
● To adjust contrast The luminance of the screen is adjusted by varying the video signal level. Adjustable Range 0 to 100 Procedure 1. Choose “Color” from the Setting menu, and press 2. Choose “Contrast” from “Color”, and press “Contrast” appears. 3.
● To adjust gamma The gamma value can be adjusted. The brightness of the monitor varies depending on the input signal. However, the variation rate is not proportional to the input signal. Keeping the balance between the input signal and the brightness of the monitor is called as “Gamma correction”. Adjustable Range Settings Purpose...
● To set the enhancement ratio of ContrastEnhancer This function allows you to automatically adjust the contrast according to the darkness or brightness of an image and change in scenes. You can set the level of the adjustment. Adjustable Range Enhanced, Standard, Off Procedure 1.
2-4. Selecting Screen Size ● To select screen size An image with a resolution other than the recommended resolution is displayed in full screen automatically. You can change the screen size by using the “Screen Size” function. Settings Function Auto Themonitorautomaticallychangesthescreensizeaccordingtotheaspectratioand...
2-5. Setting Color Space ● To set color space The color space of the input signal can be specified. Set to other than “Auto” if this product cannot display correct color. √: Can be set -: Cannot be set HDMI HDMI Settings Function...
Chapter 3 Setting the Monitor 3-1. Setting the Sound ● To select the sound source The DisplayPort cable and HDMI cable transmit sound signals along with video signals. Select whether the sound signals are to be input through these cables or by using a stereo mini jack cable. Adjustable Range •...
● To adjust the sound level The level of the sound input can be adjusted. Since the average sound levels of external devices differ, differences in the volume of sound may arise depending on the input. By adjusting the level, these differences in the volume of sound can be reduced. Adjustable Range -1 to 1 Procedure...
4. Press to exit. 3-5. Showing and Hiding the EIZO Logo When the monitor is turned on, the EIZO logo appears on the screen. You can choose to display or not to display the EIZO logo. Procedure 1. Choose “Monitor Settings” from the Setting menu, and press 2.
3-7. Locking Buttons This function allows you to lock the buttons on the monitor. Procedure 1. Press to turn off the monitor. 2. Press while holding down to turn on the monitor. This operation alternately locks and unlocks the buttons. Note •...
3-9. Resetting to Default There are two different Resets: Color Reset for resetting just the color adjustments to the default settings and All Reset for resetting all settings to the defaults. Attention • After resetting, you cannot undo the operation. Note •...
Chapter 4 Power Saving Functions 4-1. Setting Power Saving ● Monitor This function allows you to specify whether to set the monitor in the power saving mode, depending on the state of an external device connected to it. When the monitor has shifted to the power saving mode, the images on the screen are not displayed.
4-2. Enabling/Disabling Automatic Brightness Adjustment When using Auto EcoView, the ambient light sensor detects the ambient brightness and the brightness of the screen is automatically adjusted. Attention • Be careful not to block the sensor on the lower part of the monitor when using the Auto EcoView function. Adjustable Range High, Standard, Off Procedure...
Chapter 5 Connecting Cables 5-1. Connecting Multiple External Devices The product has multiple connections to external devices and allows you to switch to one of the connections for display. Connection examples HDMI DisplayPort DVI-D connector connector connector Digital Digital Digital (DisplayPort) (DVI) (HDMI)
● To switch among input signals The input signal switches each time is pressed. When the signal is switched, the active input port name appears at the top right corner of the screen. 5-2. Connecting the External Speaker A speaker with a built-in amplifier can be connected to this product to output sound from external devices such as PCs and game players.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting If a problem still remains after applying the suggested remedies, contact your local EIZO representative. 6-1. No picture Problem Possible cause and remedy 1. No picture • Checkwhetherthepowercordisconnectedproperly. • Thepowerindicatordoesnotlight. • Turnthemainpowerswitchon. • Turnoffthemainpower,andthenturnitonagainafew minuteslater. • Thepowerindicatorislitinblue.
6-2. Imaging problems Problem Possible cause and remedy 1. The screen is too bright or too dark. • Use“Brightness”or“Contrast”intheSettingmenuto adjustit(see“Toperformadvancedadjustments”(page14)). (TheLCDmonitorbacklighthasalimitedlifespan.When thescreenbecomesdarkorbeginstoflicker,contactyour localEIZOrepresentative.) • Ifthescreenistoobright,turnonAutoEcoView(see“4- 2.Enabling/DisablingAutomaticBrightnessAdjustment” (page27)).Themonitordetectsthebrightnessofthe environmenttoadjustthescreenbrightnessautomatically. 2. Characters are blurred. • CheckwhetherthePCisconfiguredtomeettheresolution andverticalscanfrequencyrequirementsofthemonitor (see“2-1.CompatibleResolutions/Formats”(page11)). • Whenanimageisdisplayedwitharesolutionotherthan recommended,thecharactersorlinesofthedisplayed imagemayblur.Use“Smoothing”and“ScreenSize”in...
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Problem Possible cause and remedy 11. The display is changed to single monitor • WhentwomonitorsareconnectedtoonePCusing in a multi-monitor environment (for DisplayPort,andthepowertooneofthemonitorsis DisplayPort input) / the display will not turnedoffwiththepowerbutton,thescreensettingmay return from the energy saving mode (for bechangedtothesinglemonitorconfiguration. DVI or HDMI input). •...
“3-7.LockingButtons”(page24)). 6. The monitor connected with the USB cable • CheckwhethertheUSBcableisconnectedcorrectly(see is not detected. / USB devices connected “7-3.MakingUseofUSB(UniversalSerialBus)”(page37)). to the monitor do not work. • ChangetoanotherUSBport.IfthePCorperipheral devicesworkscorrectlyuponchangingtheUSBport, contactyourlocalEIZOrepresentative.(RefertothePC’s manualfordetails.) • RebootthePC. • IftheperipheraldevicesworkcorrectlywhenthePCand peripheraldevicesareconnecteddirectly,pleasecontact yourlocalEIZOrepresentative. • CheckwhetherthePCandOSareUSBcompliant.For theUSBcompatibilityofperipheraldevices,contacttheir manufacturers.
Chapter 7 Reference 7-1. Detaching/Attaching the Stand Base Detaching procedure The stand base that was attached during setup can be detached by using the following procedure. Lay the LCD monitor on a soft cloth spread over on a stable surface with the panel surface facing down.
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Attaching procedure The removed stand base can be attached to the monitor again by using the following procedure. Lay the LCD monitor on a soft cloth spread over on a stable surface with the panel surface facing down. Hold the stand base with the “REAR” side facing upward, align the hole (a) of the stand base with the tab (b) at the bottom of the monitor, and snap the tab into the hole.
7-2. Attaching/Detaching Cable Holder A cable holder is supplied with this product. Use the holder to organize the cables connected to the monitor. Attaching procedure Pass the cables through the cable holder. Shut the bottom of the cable holder. While holding the shut section, insert the cable holder into the Stand base. Note •...
• Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista / Windows XP / Windows 2000 or Mac OS X 10.2 or later and Mac OS 9.2.2 • EIZO USB cable (MD-C93) Attention • This monitor may fail to work depending on the PC, OS or peripheral devices to be used. For the USB compatibility of peripheral devices, contact their manufacturers.
● Connection procedure (Setup of USB function) 1. Connect the monitor first to a PC using the signal cable, and run the PC. 2. Using the USB cable, connect the downstream port of a PC compatible with USB and the monitor’s upstream port.
7-4. Showing Monitor Information The model name, serial number, usage time, resolution, input signals, Turbo 240 setting (page 18), power reduction, reduction, and Eco Performance Level are displayed. Procedure 1. Choose “Information” from the Setting menu, and press The “Information” menu appears. Attention •...
Chapter 8 Glossary Color Space YUV and RGB, etc. are available. YUV expresses the color by using the luminance (Y), the color difference of Blue (U), and the color difference of Red (V). RGB does this by using the gradation of the 3 colors, Red (R), Green (G), and Blue (B).
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HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) Digital signal coding system developed to copy-protect the digital contents, such as video, music, etc. This helps to transmit the digital contents safely by coding the digital contents sent via the DVI or HDMI connector on the output side and decoding them on the input side. Any digital contents cannot be reproduced if both of the equipments on the output and input sides are not applicable to HDCP system.
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. ColorNavigator, EcoView NET, EIZO EasyPIX, EIZO ScreenSlicer, i • Sound, Screen Administrator, and UniColor Pro are trademarks of EIZO Corporation.
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...