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Eizo RadiForce MX242 Installation Manual

Eizo RadiForce MX242 Installation Manual

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Please read this Installation Manual, and "Instructions for Use"
(separate volume) carefully to familiarize yourself with safe and
effective usage.
• For monitor adjustment and settings, refer to the Installation Manual.
• The latest "Instructions for Use" is available for download from our
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  • Page 1 Please read this Installation Manual, and “Instructions for Use” (separate volume) carefully to familiarize yourself with safe and effective usage. • For monitor adjustment and settings, refer to the Installation Manual. • The latest “Instructions for Use” is available for download from our web site: http://www.eizo.com...
  • Page 2 EIZO Corporation is under no obligation to hold any submitted material or information confidential unless prior arrangements are made pursuant to EIZO 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3-1. Skipping Unused Display Modes ....16 3-2. Setting Language .........16 3-3. Setting Adjustment Menu Display .....16 3-4. Showing and hiding the EIZO logo ....17 3-5. Locking Operation Buttons ......17 3-6. Enabling/Disabling DDC Communication ..17 3-7. Resetting to Default ........18 ●...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Basic Operations And Functions

    Chapter 1 Basic Operations and Functions 1-1. Basic Adjustment menu operations Displaying Adjustment menu 1. Press . The Adjustment menu appears. Menu title Current mode Item Setting Menu Adjusting/Setting 1. Select a menu to adjust/set with or , and then press 2.

  • Page 5: Showing Button Guide

    1-2. Showing Button Guide When you press the front buttons (except the button), the button guide appears next to the button. Note • The button guide will continue to appear while the Adjustment menu or Mode menu is showing. • The button guide is displayed differently depending on the selected menu or status. Chapter 1 Basic Operations and Functions...

  • Page 6: Functions

    Signal Info Monitor Info “3-7. Resetting to Default” (page 18) All Reset Optional Logo “3-4. Showing and hiding the EIZO logo” (page 17) Settings Key Lock “3-5. Locking Operation Buttons” (page 17) “3-6. Enabling/Disabling DDC Communication” (page DP Power Save “4-3.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2 Adjusting Screens

    Chapter 2 Adjusting Screens 2-1. Compatible Resolutions For details on compatible resolutions, refer to “Compatible Resolutions” in the “Instructions for Use”. 2-2. Setting the Resolution ● Windows 8.1 / Windows 8 / Windows 7 1. For Windows 8.1 / Windows 8, click the “Desktop” tile on the Start Screen to display the desktop. 2.

  • Page 8: Adjusting Color

    2-3. Adjusting Color ● Selecting the display mode (CAL Switch mode) A desired mode can be selected easily according to the monitor application. Display Modes √: Available, -: Not available Mode Purpose Calibration 1-DICOM Available to display in DICOM mode. √...

  • Page 9: Adjustable Settings In Each Mode

    ● Adjustable settings in each mode The adjustable settings depend on the mode. (Non-adjustable or non-settable function cannot be selected.) √: Adjustable -: Not adjustable CAL Switch mode Icon Function 1-DICOM 2-Custom 3-CAL 4-Text Brightness √ √ √ √ Temperature √...

  • Page 10: Adjusting Temperature

    ● Adjusting Temperature The color temperature can be adjusted. The color temperature is normally used to express the hue of “white” and/or “black” by a numerical value. The value is expressed in degrees “K” (Kelvin). The screen becomes reddish at a low color temperature, and bluish at a high color temperature, like the flame temperature.

  • Page 11: Adjusting Saturation

    ● Adjusting Saturation The color saturation can be adjusted. Setting Range -100 to 100 Procedure 1. Select “Color” from the Adjustment menu, and press 2. Select “Advanced Settings” from “Color”, and press 3. Select “Saturation”, and press 4. Use for adjustment. 5.

  • Page 12: Adjusting Screens

    15). Prepare to use analog screen adjustment patterns. Download the “Screen adjustment pattern files” from our site: http://www.eizo.com. Note • For details and instructions on opening the “Screen adjustment pattern files”, refer to the Readme.txt file. Chapter 2 Adjusting Screens...
  • Page 13 Perform the auto adjustment again with the analog screen adjustment pattern displayed. ● To adjust flickering, screen position, and screen size automatically Procedure 1. Display Pattern 1 in full screen on the monitor using the “Screen adjustment pattern files”. 2. Choose “Screen” from the Adjustment menu, and press 3.
  • Page 14 ● To remove flickering or blurring Procedure 1. Choose “Analog Adjustment” from “Screen”, and press 2. Choose “Phase” from “Analog Adjustment”, and press The “Phase” menu appears. 3. Adjust the phase with to minimize flickering or blurring. 4. Press to exit. When vertical bars appear on the screen after adjustment, go back to “To eliminate vertical bars”.

  • Page 15: Selecting Screen Size

    Adjusting color gradation. ● To adjust color gradation automatically Every color gradation (0 to 255) can be displayed by adjusting the signal output level. Procedure 1. Display Pattern 2 in full screen on the monitor using the “Screen adjustment pattern files”. 2.

  • Page 16: Chapter 3 Setting Monitor

    Chapter 3 Setting Monitor 3-1. Skipping Unused Display Modes This function selects / deselects modes that should be skipped. This setting is suitable when you are using limited display modes and you do not want to change the customized display state. Procedure 1.

  • Page 17: Showing And Hiding The Eizo Logo

    3-4. Showing and hiding the EIZO logo You can choose to show or hide the display of the EIZO logo. Procedure 1. Press to turn off the monitor. 2. Hold down while pressing for at least two seconds to turn on the monitor.

  • Page 18: Resetting To Default

    3-7. Resetting to Default There are two different Resets: Color Reset for only resetting 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 •...

  • Page 19: Chapter 4 Power Saving Functions

    Chapter 4 Power Saving Functions 4-1. Setting Power Save The monitor can be set to the power saving mode according to the PC status. When the monitor has shifted to the power saving mode, the images on the screen are not displayed. Attention •...

  • Page 20: Setting Displayport Power Save

    4-3. Setting DisplayPort Power Save The power setting of the DisplayPort of the monitor can be switched in the power saving mode. Attention • When “On” is set, the display position on the window may not be positioned correctly when the monitor power is turned on or off.

  • Page 21: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If a problem still remains after applying the suggested remedies, contact your local EIZO representative. 5-1. No Picture Problem Possible cause and remedy 1. No picture • Check whether the power cord is connected properly. • Power indicator does not light.

  • Page 22: Imaging Problems (For Both Digital And Analog)

    • Use “Brightness” in the Adjustment menu to adjust it. (The LCD monitor backlight has a limited life span. When the screen becomes dark or begins to flicker, contact your local EIZO representative.) 2. Characters are blurred. • Check whether the PC is configured to meet the resolution and vertical scan frequency requirements of the monitor (see “Compatible Resolutions”...

  • Page 23: Other Problems

    32)). • Change the USB port to another one. If the PC or peripheral devices works correctly by changing the USB port, contact your local EIZO representative. (Refer to the manual of the PC for details.) • Reboot the PC.

  • Page 24: Chapter 6 Reference

    An optional arm (or an optional stand) can be attached by removing the stand section. Please refer to our web site for the corresponding optional arm (or optional stand). http://www.eizo.com Attention • When attaching an arm or stand, follow the instructions of their User’s Manual.

  • Page 25: Detaching/Attaching Stand Base

    6-2. Detaching/Attaching Stand Base Detaching procedure The stand base that was attached during setup can be detached using the following procedures. Lay the LCD monitor on a soft cloth spread over on a stable surface with the panel surface facing down. Raise the lever on the bottom of the stand base.
  • Page 26 Attaching procedure The once removed the stand base can be attached to the monitor again with the following procedures. Lay the LCD monitor on a soft cloth spread over on a stable surface with the panel surface facing down. Attach the stand base onto the stand brace. Chapter 6 Reference...
  • Page 27 Turn the stand base in the clockwise direction until it clicks. Chapter 6 Reference...

  • Page 28: Attaching/Detaching Cable Holder

    6-3. 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. Close the opening in the cable holder. While holding the cable holder closed, attach it onto the stand. Note •...
  • Page 29 Detaching procedure Close the opening in the cable holder. While holding the cable holder closed, remove it from the stand. Chapter 6 Reference...

  • Page 30: Connecting Multiple Pcs

    6-4. Connecting Multiple PCs The product has multiple connections to PCs and allows you to switch to one of the connections for display. Connection examples DVI-I connector DisplayPort connector Digital Digital (DVI) (DisplayPort) Signal cable Signal cable DVI-D - DVI-D DisplayPort - DisplayPort (supplied) (supplied)

  • Page 31: Setting Input Signal Switching Procedure

    ● Setting input signal switching procedure Setting Function Auto The monitor recognizes the connector through which PC signals are input. When a PC is turned off or enters the power saving mode, the monitor automatically displays another signal. Manual The monitor displays the signal from the selected connector despite the signal input. Select an active input signal with Procedure 1.

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

    6-5. Making Use of USB (Universal Serial Bus) This monitor has a USB hub. It works as a USB hub when connected to a USB-compatible PC, allowing the connection of peripheral USB devices. ● Required system environment • A PC equipped with a USB port •...

  • Page 33: Showing Monitor Information

    6-6. Showing Monitor Information ● Displaying signal information The information about the current input signals can be displayed. Procedure 1. Select “Tools” from the Adjustment menu, and press 2. Select “Signal Info” from “Tools”, and press The “Signal Info” appears. (Example) ●...

  • Page 34: Main Default Settings

    6-7. Main Default Settings CAL Switch Mode: The default display setting is 1-DICOM. Mode Brightness Temperature Gamma value 1-DICOM 180 cd/m 7,500 K DICOM 2-Custom Approx. 300 cd/m 7,500 K 3-CAL 250 cd/m 6,500 K DICOM 4-Text Approx. 100 cd/m 7,500 K Others Power Save...

  • Page 35: Preset Timing

    6-8. Preset Timing The following table shows factory preset analog signal timing. Attention • Display position may be deviated depending on the PC connected, which may require screen adjustment using Adjustment menu. • If a signal other than those listed in the table is input, adjust the screen using the Adjustment menu. However, screen display may still be incorrect even after the adjustment.

  • Page 36: Limited Warranty

    Warranty. EIZO and Distributors will cease to hold or store any parts of the Product upon expiration of seven (7) years after the production of such parts is discontinued. In repairing the monitor, EIZO and Distributors will use renewal parts which comply with our QC standards.
  • Page 37 Haftung oder Verpfl ichtung dem Erstkäufer oder Dritten gegenüber. EIZO und die Vertriebe verpfl ichten sich, Ersatzteile für das Produkt über einen Zeitraum von sieben (7) Jahren nach Einstellung der Produktion der Ersatzteile zu lagern bzw. anzubieten. EIZO und seine Vertriebspartner verpfl ichten sich, bei einer etwaigen Reparatur des Monitors ausschließlich Produkte gemäß...
  • Page 38 EIZO et ses Distributeurs cesseront de tenir ou conserver en stock toute pièce de ce Produit après l’expiration de la période de sept (7) ans suivant l’arrêt de la production de telles pièces. Pour réparer le moniteur, EIZO et ses distributeurs utiliseront des pièces de rechange conformes à...
  • Page 39 (en lo sucesivo el “Comprador original”) que compró el producto especifi cado en este documento (en riferimento da lo sucesivo el “Producto”) a EIZO o a sus Distribuidores, que EIZO y sus Distribuidores, a su propio criterio, repararán originale”) ch o sustituirán el Producto de forma gratuita si el Comprador original detecta dentro del periodo de la Garantía (indicado...
  • Page 40 GARANZIA LIMITATA EIZO Corporation (a cui si farà riferimento da qui in poi con “EIZO”) ed i Distributori autorizzati da EIZO (a cui si farà riferimento da qui in poi con “Distributori”) garantiscono, secondo i termini di questa garanzia limitata (a cui si farà...
  • Page 41 Garantin är endast giltig i de länder där det finns Distributörer. Garantin begränsar inte några av den Ursprunglige köparens lagstadgade rättigheter. Oavsett andra villkor i denna garanti ska inte EIZO Distributörer under några villkor ha något ansvar i något av de fall som beskrivs nedan: (a) När någon bristfällighet hos Produkten kan härledas till att ha uppstått vid frakt, modifiering, ändring, felaktigt...
  • Page 42 αρχικό αγοραστή (στο εξής «Αρχικός Αγοραστής») ο οποίος αγόρασε το προϊόν που καθορίζεται στο παρόν έγγραφο (στο εξής «Προϊόν») από την EIZO ή τους Διανομείς, η οποία εξασφαλίζει ότι η EIZO και οι Διανομείς, σύμφωνα με τη διακριτή ευχέρειά τους, είτε θα επισκευάσουν είτε θα αντικαταστήσουν το Προϊόν χωρίς χρέωση εάν ο Αρχικός Αγοραστής...
  • Page 43 Гарантия действительна только в странах или регионах, где расположены Дистрибуторы. Гарантия не ограничивает никакие законные права Первоначального покупателя. Несмотря на другие условия этой Гарантии EIZO и Дистрибуторы не несут никаких обязательств согласно этой Гарантии в любом из перечисленных ниже случаев: (а) Любые...
  • Page 44 有限责任保证书 EIZO Corporation（以下简称 “EIZO”）和 EIZO 授权的经销商（以下简称 “经销商”） ，接受并依照本有限责任保证书（以 下简称 “保证书”）之条款，向从 EIZO 和经销商购买本文中所规定产品（以下简称 “产品”）的原买方（以下称 “原买方”） 提供保证 ： 在保证期内（规定如下） ，如果原买方发现 (i) 按本产品所附使用说明书（以下简称 “用户手册”）所述方式正常 使用本产品过程中， 本产品出现故障或损坏； 或 (ii) 按用户手册所述方式正常使用本产品过程中， 本产品的液晶显示屏 (LCD) 及亮度未能达到用户手册中所述的推荐亮度时，EIZO 和经销商根据其独自的判断免费修理或更换该产品。 本保证期限定为仅按照用户手册所描述的推荐亮度使用本产品时保证其亮度的条件下自购买本产品之日起的五（5）年（以 下简称 “保证期限”） ，亮度的保证期限定为本产品的使用时间在 15000 小时以下（含 15000 小时） （亮度为 180cd/m ，色...
  • Page 45 1st Edition-October, 2014 03V25191A1 Copyright © 2014 EIZO Corporation All rights reserved. (U.M-MX242-INSTALL)

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