(separate volume) carefully to familiarize yourself with safe and effective usage. • Please refer to the Setup Guide for basic information ranging from connection of the monitor to a PC 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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EIZO Corporation. 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.
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 scratch or press on the panel with any sharp objects, as this may result in damage to the panel. Do not attempt to brush with tissues as this may scratch the panel.
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. •...
3-3. Locking Buttons .......... 20 ● Tolockadjustments/settingsinthe Adjustmentmenu.......... 20 ● Tolockalloperations........20 3-4. Showing and hiding the EIZO logo ....21 3-5. Setting Language .........21 3-6. Enabling/Disabling DDC/CI communication ..........21 3-7. Resetting the Monitor to the Default Settings ............22 ...
Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you very much for choosing an EIZO color LCD monitor. 1-1. Features • 17” LCD • Applicable to the resolution of 1280 × 1024. • LED backlight LCD panel The LED backlight provides better power efficiency and reduced power consumption compared to existing fluorescent backlight LCD panels.
12. Input signal connectors Left:DVI-Dconnector/Right:D-Submini15-pinconnector 13. USB port (UP) ConnectsthePCtothemonitorwithaUSBcable. 14. Stereo mini jack Connectsthestereominijackcable. 15. Speaker Outputsaudiosource. *1 ScreenManager is an EIZO’s nickname of the Adjustment menu. See “1-4. Basic Operations and Functions” (page 9) how to use. Chapter1Introduction...
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. ● Disk contents and software overview The disk includes adjustment software, touch panel software, and user’s manuals. Refer to Readme.txt file on the disk for software startup procedures or file access procedures.
1-4. Basic Operations and Functions ● Basic Adjustment menu operations Displaying Adjustment Menu 1. Press . The adjustment menu appears. Atdigitalsignalinput Adjusting/Setting 1. Choose a menu to adjust/set with , and then press . The Sub menu appears. 2. Choose an item to adjust/set with , and then press .
Chapter 2 Adjusting Screens 2-1. Compatible Resolutions The monitor supports the following resolutions. Analog Input (D-Sub) Resolution Remarks Frequency Dot Clock 640×480 VGA,VESA ~75Hz 720×400 VGATEXT 70Hz 800×600 VESA ~75Hz 135MHz 1024×768 VESA ~75Hz (Max.) 1152×864 VESA 75Hz 1280×960 VESA 60Hz 1280×1024 VESA...
2-2. Setting the Resolution When you connect the monitor to the PC and find that the resolution is improper, or when you want to change the resolution, follow the procedure below. Windows 7 1. Right-click the mouse anywhere on the desktop except for icons. 2.
2-3. Displaying Screen Correctly ● Digital Signal Input When digital signals are input, images are displayed correctly based on the preset data of the monitor, but if characters and/or lines appear blurred, go to “6. Modify blurred characters or lines.” (page 16).
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Prepare to use analog screen adjustment patterns. Load the “EIZO LCD Utility Disk” to your PC, and then open the “Screen adjustment pattern files”. Note • For details and instructions on opening the “Screen adjustment pattern files”, refer to the Readme.txt file.
● To remove flickering or blurring Procedure 1. Choose <Phase> from the <Screen> menu, and press The <Phase> menu appears. 2. Adjust the phase with to minimize flickering or blurring. 3. Press to exit the adjustment. When vertical bars appear on the screen after adjustment, go back to “To eliminate vertical bars”. (Clock →...
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.
2-4. Adjusting Color ● To select the display mode (Color Mode) This function allows easy selection of a desired mode according to monitor application. Display Modes Mode Purpose Custom Selectoneoftheseusermodestodefineadesiredsetofparametersettings. EyeCare Allowsthebrightnesstobesetlowerthanpossiblewithothermodes. sRGB SuitableforcolormatchingwithsRGBcompatibleperipherals. Text Suitablefordisplayingtextsforwordprocessingorspreadsheets. Procedure 1. Choose <Color> from the Adjustment menu, and press 2.
● 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 the adjustment.
● To adjust color temperature 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.
Chapter 3 Setting Monitor 3-1. Adjusting Volume This function allows you to adjust the volume. Adjustable range 0 to 20 Procedure 1. Press The sound volume menu appears. 2. Use for adjustment. 3. Press to exit the adjustment. 3-2. Changing Adjustment Menu Display Position You can change the display position of the Adjustment menu.
3-4. Showing and hiding the EIZO logo When the monitor is turned on, the EIZO logo appears on the screen. You can choose to show or hide the display of the EIZO logo. Procedure 1. Press to turn off the monitor.
3-7. Resetting the Monitor to the Default Settings The setting values are reset to the default settings. Attention • After resetting, you cannot undo the operation. Note • Regarding the default setting, see “Main Default Settings” (page 32). ● To reset the color adjustments This function only resets the color adjustments for the currently selected mode to the default settings.
Chapter 4 Power Saving Functions 4-1. Power Saving Mode When the monitor has shifted to the power saving mode, the images on the screen are not displayed. Attention • Unplugging the power cord completely shuts off power supply to the monitor. •...
4-3. Enabling/Disabling Automatic Brightness Adjustment The ambient light sensor on the front side of the monitor detects the environmental brightness to adjust the screen brightness automatically and comfortably by using the Auto EcoView function. Attention • Be careful not to block the sensor on the lower side of the monitor when using the Auto EcoView function. Procedure 1.
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 • Checkwhetherthepowercordisconnectedproperly. • Powerindicatordoesnotlight. • Press . • Powerindicatorislightingblue. • Increase<Brightness>,<Contrast>,and/or<Gain>...
5-2. Imaging problems (for both digital and analog) Problem Possible cause and remedy 1. The screen is too bright or too dark. • Use<Brightness>or<Contrast>intheAdjustmentmenu toadjustit.(TheLCDmonitorbacklighthasalimitedlife span.Whenthescreenbecomesdarkorbeginstoflicker, contactyourlocalEIZOrepresentative.) • TurnontheAutoEcoViewfunction.Themonitordetects theenvironmentalbrightnesstoadjustthescreen brightnessautomatically. 2. Characters are blurred. • CheckwhetherthePCisconfiguredtomeettheresolution andverticalscanfrequencyrequirementsofthemonitor (see“2-1.CompatibleResolutions”(page11)). • Whenanimageisdisplayedwitharesolutionotherthan...
5-4. Touch panel problems Attention • For information on how to install or use the touch panel driver, see the Touch Panel Installation Guide (on the CD-ROM). Problem Possible cause and remedy 1. Cursor position is not correct. / Cursor •...
Chapter 6 Reference 6-1. How to Attach the Optional Arm An optional arm (or an optional stand) can be attached by removing the stand section. Attention • When attaching an arm or stand, follow the instructions of their user’s manual. •...
6-2. Connecting Multiple PCs The product has multiple connections to PCs and allows you to switch to one of the connections for display. Attention • Do not use dual link cables. • It is assumed the touch panel monitor will be used with one computer. When the monitor is to be connected to multiple computers, connect a USB cable (MD-C93) to the computer used for touch operation (one unit only).
● To set input signal selection Setting Function Auto ThemonitorrecognizestheconnectorthroughwhichPCsignalsareinput. WhenaPCisturnedofforentersthepowersavingmode,themonitorautomatically displaysanothersignal. Manual ThemonitordetectsonlythePC’ssignalscurrentlydisplayingautomatically.Selectan activeinputsignalwith . Procedure 1. Choose <Others> from the Adjustment menu, and press 2. Choose <Input Signal> from the <Others> menu, and press The <Input Signal> menu appears. 3.
6-5. 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.
Chapter 7 Glossary Clock The analog signal input monitor needs to reproduce a clock of the same frequency as the dot clock of the graphics system in use, when the analog signal is converted to a digital signal for image display. This is called clock adjustment.
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Temperature Color temperature is a method to measure the white color tone, generally indicated in degrees Kelvin. The screen becomes reddish at a low temperature, and bluish at a high temperature, like the flame temperature. 5000K: Slightly reddish white 6500K: White referred to as daylight-balanced color 9300K: Slightly bluish white TMDS (Transition Minimized Differential Signaling) TMDS is one of the signal transmission methods for the digital interface.
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.
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