Eizo FlexScan L885 User Manual
Eizo FlexScan L885 User Manual

Eizo FlexScan L885 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Color LCD Monitor...
  • Page 2: Safety Symbols

    Indicates a prohibited action. Indicates to ground for safety. Copyright© 2003 EIZO NANAO CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of EIZO NANAO CORPORATION.
  • 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. Connecting Two PCs to the Monitor ...16 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 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 equipment damage. 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. 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 In order to suppress the luminosity change by long-term use and to maintain the stable luminosity, use of a monitor in lower brightness is recommended. The screen may have defective pixels. These pixels may appear as slightly light or dark area on the screen.
  • Page 9: Introduction

    • FineContrast modes, to select the most suitable mode for screen display (p.20) • 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 FineContrast Menu Control Panel SIGNAL (1) ScreenManager (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 Blue Yellow / Flashing yellow (2 times for each) Flashing yellow...
  • Page 11 Rear Bottom (9) Height Adjustable Stand (Detachable) (10) Power Terminal Covers for the Optional Peripheral (11) Security Lock Slot (12) DVI-I Input Connector (SIGNAL 1) (13) D-Sub mini 15 pin Input Connector (SIGNAL 2) (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. 44) 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 Plug the power cord into the power connector on the rear of the monitor. Lead the power cord and signal cable into the cable holder at rear of the monitor. NOTE • When housing the cables into the cable holder, lead them to the cable entrance side and pinch the projection to open the cable entrance.
  • Page 15 WARNING The equipment must be connected to a grounded main outlet. Not doing so may result in fire or electric shock. Not doing so may cause in fire or electric shock. Turn on the monitor’s Power Button and then turn on the PC’s power.
  • Page 16: Connecting Two Pcs To The Monitor

    English 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 DVI-I Input Connector (Ex.1) Digital (Ex.2) Analog NOTE •...
  • Page 17 The Priority Input Signal This function is used to select which PC will have priority to control the monitor when utilizing two PCs. The monitor constantly checks the input signals and switches automatically in accordance with the “Input Priority” setting (see table below). Once a priority is set, whenever a change of signal is detected at the selected input, the monitor will switch the input to that signal.
  • Page 18: Screenmanager

    English 3. ScreenManager 3-1. How to use the ScreenManager ScreenManager allows you to adjust screen performance though the main menu and select a FineContrast mode easily. [Ex.] Custom FineContrast Menu NOTE • Main Menu and FineContrast Menu cannot be activated at the same time. Entering the ScreenManager Press the Enter Button once to display the main menu of the ScreenManager.
  • Page 19: 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 Orientation Power Indicator Reset Information Information Language...
  • Page 20: Finecontrast

    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.) sRGB To display the screen images based on those original colors (ex. over...
  • Page 21: Useful Functions

    3-4. Useful Functions Adjustment Lock Use the “Adjustment Lock” function to prevent any accidental changes. Locked function Unlocked function • To lock Turn off the monitor’s power by the Power Button on the control panel. Press on the Auto Adjustment Button while turning on the monitor’s power. •...
  • Page 22: Eizo Logo Appearing Function

    (2) Select “Disable”. EIZO Logo Appearing Function When switching on the Power Button on the control panel, the EIZO logo is displayed for a while. If you desire to display or undisplay this logo, use this function. (Default is logo appearing.) •...
  • Page 23: 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 24 English 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 25 (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 26: Digital Input

    English Adjust the output signal range (Dynamic Range) of the signal. → Use the <Range Adjustment> (p.44) of <Screen> menu. This controls the level of output signal range to display the whole color gradation (256 colors). [Procedure] Press the Auto Adjustment Button on the control panel while displaying the <Range Adjustment>...
  • Page 27: Displaying Low Resolutions

    4-2. Displaying 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>. Select the <Screen Size>...
  • Page 28 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 29: Color Adjustment

    4-3. Color Adjustment Color settings of each FineContrast mode can be adjusted and saved by using the <Color> menu of the ScreenManager. In the analog input, perform the “Range Adjustment” (p.26) before making the color adjustments. During color adjustments, the FineContrast mode cannot be changed. Select the mode in advance by using the FineContrast Mode.
  • Page 30 English Adjustment Contents Menu Brightness To set the brightness of the screen Temperature To set the color temperature (p.44) NOTE • • Gamma (p.43) To set the gamma value NOTE • Saturation To change the saturation NOTE • To change the flesh color, etc. NOTE •...
  • Page 31: Power-Save Setup

    Analog Input This monitor complies with the <VESA DPMS> (p.44) standard and adopts a power saving method, <EIZO MPMS> (p.43), 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 32 English 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 33: Attaching An Arm

    5. 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.
  • Page 34 English Attach an arm stand to the LCD monitor securely. Arm-stand M4 Mounting Screws: M4 x 15 (mm) BZn/Fe 5. ATTACHING AN ARM...
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    6. 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 36: 36 6. Troubleshooting

    English 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 37 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 38: 38 6. Troubleshooting

    English Problems 20. USB function cannot be setup. 6. TROUBLESHOOTING Points to check with Possible Solutions Check that the USB cable is correctly connected. Check that the PC and OS are USB compliant. (For verification of USB support, consult the manufacturer of each system.) Check the PC’s BIOS setting for USB.
  • Page 39: Cleaning

    7. 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 40: Specifications

    English 8. 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 &...
  • Page 41 Default settings Brightness Smoothing FineContrast Mode PowerManager Screen Size Input Priority Off Timer Menu Settings Beep Language Beeper settings Short beep ScreenManager item selected. ScreenManager parameter adjusted to minimum or maximum limit. Input Signal Selection Button pressed. Long beep Auto Adjustment Button pressed. ScreenManager data-save executed.
  • Page 42: Pin Assignment

    English 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 TMDS Data2- TMDS Data2+ TMDS Data2/4 Shield DDC Clock (SCL) DDC Data (SDA) Analog Vertical Sync TMDS Data1-...
  • Page 43: 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 44 The LCD panel consists of a fixed number of pixel elements which are illuminated to form the screen image. The EIZO L885 display panel consists of 1600 horizontal pixels and 1200 vertical pixels. At a resolution of 1600 x 1200, all pixels are displayed as a full screen.
  • Page 45: Appendix

    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 27 factory presets have been registered in the monitor's microprocessor. Der integrierte Mikroprozessor des Monitors unterstützt 27 werkseitige Standardeinstellungen (siehe hierzu die nachfolgenden Diagramme).
  • Page 46 Mode 640 × 480 @ 60 Hz 720 × 400 @ 70 Hz Macintosh 640 × 480 @ 67 Hz Macintosh 832 × 624 @ 75 Hz Macintosh 1152 × 870 @ 75 Hz Macintosh 1280 × 960 @ 75 Hz VESA 640 ×...
  • Page 47 [Applicable to gray cabinet version only.] Some of the features of the TCO’03 Display requirements: Ergonomics • Good visual ergonomics and image quality in order to improve the working environment for the user and to reduce sight and strain problems. Important parameters are luminance, contrast, resolution, reflectance, colour rendition and image stability.
  • Page 48 [Applicable to black cabinet 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 49 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 50: 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 51 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...

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