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User's Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d'utilisation RadiForce ® Color LCD Monitor LCD-Farbmonitor Moniteur couleur LCD Important Please read this User's Manual carefully to familiarize yourself with safe and effective usage procedures. Please retain this manual for future reference. Wichtig Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung sorgfaltig durch, um sich mit dem sicheren und rationellen Betrieb dieses Produkts vertraut zu machen.
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User’s Manual Color LCD Monitor It shall be assured that the final system is in compliance to IEC60601-1-1 requirements.
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. 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.
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. •...
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English WARNING If the unit begins to emit smoke, smells like something is burning, or makes strange noises, disconnect all power connections immediately and contact your dealer for advice. Attempting to use a malfunctioning unit may result in fire, electric shock, or equipment damage.
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English WARNING To disconnect the power cord, grasp the plug firmly and pull. Tugging on the cord may damage and result in fire or electric shock. The equipment must be connected to a grounded main outlet. Not doing so may result in fire or electric shock. Use the correct voltage.
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English WARNING Do not touch a damaged LCD panel directly with bare hands. The liquid crystal which leaks from the panel is poisonous if it enters the eyes or mouth. If any part of the skin or body comes in direct contact with the panel, please wash thoroughly.
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.
• USB (Universal Serial Bus) hub support (see p. 29) • Utility software “ScreenManager Pro for Medical”, which enables control of the monitor from a Windows PC with a mouse or keyboard (refer to the EIZO LCD Utility Disk). • Monitor stand adjustable for different heights •...
English 1-3. Controls & Connectors Front ScreenManager main menu CAL Switch menu Control Panel Main Power Switch (2) MODE Mode Switch (3) ENTER Enter Switch Directing Switches (Left, Down, Up, Right) Power Switch Power Indicator Green The screen is displayed Orange Power saving Flashing orange slowly...
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English Side / Rear (10) (11) (12) Side (7) Monitor stand with adjustable height (detachable) Security lock slot DVI-D input connector (10) USB upstream port (x 1) (11) USB downstream ports (x 2) (12) Power connector The LCD monitor can be oriented in the landscape position. (It can rotate clockwise ninety degrees.) By removing the monitor stand, the LCD monitor can be used with the optional arm stand (see p.
English 2. CABLE CONNECTIONS 2-1. Before Connecting • The procedure for connecting the monitor differs depending on the connection method chosen (Single Link or Dual Link). Verify the graphics board and connection method, and then perform the appropriate connection steps. For optional graphics boards (not supplied), refer to page 37 to verify the connection method.
English 2-2. Single Link Cable Connection NOTE • Be sure that the power switches of both the PC and the monitor are OFF. • Refer also to the PC user's manual when connecting the monitor. Rotate the monitor ninety degrees counter-clockwise into the portrait position.
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English Thread the power cord and signal cable through the cable holder on the rear of the monitor stand. NOTE • When threading the cables through the cable holder, lead them to the cable entrance side and pinch the projection to open the cable entrance. •...
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USB-compliant downstream port on the Windows PC or hub with the USB cable. After connecting the USB cable, USB functionality is set up automatically. For further details about “ScreenManager Pro for Medical”, refer to “readme. txt” on the “EIZO LCD Utility Disk” CD-ROM. 2. CABLE CONNECTIONS...
English 2-3. Dual Link Cable Connection NOTE • Be sure that the power switches of both the PC and the monitor are OFF. • Refer also to the PC user's manual when connecting the monitor. Rotate the monitor ninety degrees counter-clockwise into the portrait position.
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English Thread the power cord and signal cable through the cable holder on the rear of the monitor stand. NOTE • When threading the cables through the cable holder, lead them to the cable entrance side and pinch the projection to open the cable entrance. •...
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USB-compliant downstream port on the Windows PC or hub with the USB cable. After connecting the USB cable, USB functionality is set up automatically. For further details about “ScreenManager Pro for Medical,” refer to “readme.txt” on the “EIZO LCD Utility Disk” CD-ROM. 2. CABLE CONNECTIONS...
English 2-4. 10bit Color Signal Input • Before a 10bit color signal can be input, your graphics board must configured. For details, refer to the user's manual for the graphics board. • For more on connecting the monitor and computer, refer to “2-2. Single Link Cable Connection”...
English 3. MENUS & FUNCTIONS 3-1. ScreenManager Screen adjustments and settings can be performed with the monitor controls. ScreenManager main menu Directing Switches CAL Switch menu Left, Down, Up, Right Enter Switch NOTE • The ScreenManager menu and CAL Switch menu cannot be displayed at the same time.
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English ScreenManager Menus and Settings. The following table briefly explains each of the menus and settings in the ScreenManager. Main menu Sub menu Explanation Setup ImageRotation See 3-3. Other Useful Functions (p. 23) Mode Preset Color Brightness See 4-1. Color Adjustment (p. 25) (2-Custom) Temperature Gamma...
English 3-2. CAL Switch Function Use this function to select the most suitable display mode. The <Brightness>, <Temperature>, and <Gamma> settings can be adjusted on the CAL Switch menu. CAL Switch Modes Mode Description 1-DICOM Used to display images in the DICOM mode (see p.39) 2-Custom Used to adjust color setting preferences 3-CAL...
English 3-3. Other Useful Functions Image Rotation This function enables the computer, at startup, to detect the orientation of the monitor and display images correctly. Disable this function when using the software's rotation function to change image display orientation. [How to enable] (1) Select <Image Rotation>...
English Adjustment Lock Use this function to prevent any accidental changes to the monitor settings. The following table shows which functions the adjustment lock affects. • Locked functions Adjustments and settings in the ScreenManager • Color adjustment in CAL Switch mode •...
English 4. ADJUSTMENTS & SETTINGS 4-1. Color Adjustment The color settings for each CAL Switch mode can be adjusted and saved in the <Color> menu of the ScreenManager. Available settings The settings available for adjustment and the icons displayed in the ScreenManager will differ depending on which CAL Switch mode is selected.
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English Adjustment Contents Menu Description Adjustable Range 0 ∼ 130% Brightness Sets the brightness of the screen 4000 ∼ 15000 K Temperature Sets the color temperature (see p. 40) in 500 K increments (including 9300 K). ‘Off’ is original color of LCD panel (normal white).
English 4-2. Image Adjustments With this function, low-resolution images, such as VGA 640x480, can be displayed at a desired size. In addition, it is possible to adjust or set smoothing for such images and the brightness for blank border areas. Changing the Screen Size (Landscape Position Only) [Procedure] (1) Select <Screen Size>...
English Adjustments in “Enlarged” or “Normal” Mode When the display is set to “Normal” or “Enlarged” mode, the brightness of the border area surrounding the image (i.e., the dark area where no image appears) can be adjusted. Border [Procedure] (1) Select <Border Intensity> in the ScreenManager <Others> menu. (2) Make adjustments with the Left and Right directing switches.
English 5. MAKING USE OF USB (Universal Serial Bus) This monitor provides a hub which supports the USB standard. When connecting to a USB compliant PC or another hub, the monitor functions as a hub to which the USB compliant peripherals can be easily connected. Required system environment •...
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Downstream Port ScreenManager Pro for Medical (for Windows) For further details about the “ScreenManager Pro for Medical (for Windows)”, refer to the EIZO LCD Utility Disk. 5. MAKING USE OF USB (Universal Serial Bus)
English 6. ATTACHING AN ARM The LCD monitor can be used with an arm by removing the tilt stand and attaching the arm or stand to the LCD monitor. NOTE • If you will use the arm or stand of other manufacturers, confirm the followings to the manufacturers before selecting.
English 7. TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem persists even after applying the remedies suggested below, contact an EIZO dealer. • No picture problems → See No.1 ~ No.2 • Imaging problems → See No.3 ~ No.8 • Other problems → See No.9 ~ No.13 •...
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English Problem Points to check and possible solutions Adjust the blurred lines using <Smoothing> Letters and lines appear blurred. (see p. 27). Adjust the <Brightness> (The backlight of the 5. The screen is too bright or too LCD monitor has a fixed life span. When the dark.
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Try connecting the peripheral to another USB USB downstream ports do not downstream port. If the problem is solved by operate. doing this, contact an EIZO dealer. (For details, refer to the manual of the PC.) Try executing the following method. - Restarting the PC...
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, abrasive cleaners, or other strong solvents, as these may cause damage to the cabinet or LCD panel. •...
The LCD panel consists of a fixed number of pixel elements which are illuminated to form the screen image. The EIZO R31 display panel consists of 1536 horizontal pixels and 2048 vertical pixels. At a resolution of 1536 x 2048, all pixels are displayed as a full screen.
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English Temperature Color temperature is a method to measure the white color tone, generally indicated in degrees Kelvin. At high temperatures the white tone appears somewhat blue, while at lower temperatures it appears somewhat red. Computer monitors generally give best performance at high temperature settings.
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...
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Vous trouverez toutes les informations sur le recyclage dans les sites Web suivants: Återvinningsinformation för kunder i EU: All information om återvinning finns på följande webbsidor: http://www.swico.ch http://www.eizo.de http://www.eizo.se Recycling Information for customers in USA: All recycling information is placed in the Eizo Nanao Technologies, Inc.'s website. http://www.eizo.com...
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