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Please read this User’s Manual and Setup Manual (separate volume) carefully to familiarize yourself with safe and effective usage. • Please read the Setup Manual (separate volume) • The latest User’s Manual is available for download from our site: http://www.radiforce.com...
DisplayPort icon and VESA are trademarks and registered trademarks of Video Electronics Standards Association. PowerManager is a trademark of EIZO NANAO CORPORATION. EIZO, RadiCS, RadiForce, RadiNET and ScreenManager are registered trademarks of EIZO NANAO CORPORATION in Japan and other countries.
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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. To ensure personal safety and proper maintenance, please read this section and the caution statements •...
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.
WARNING The equipment must be connected to a grounded main outlet. Not doing so may cause in fire or electric shock. Use the correct voltage. The unit is designed for use with a specific voltage only. Connection to another voltage •...
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.
Notice for this monitor This product is suited to clinical review. It does not support the display of mammography images for diagnosis. This product has been adjusted specifically for use in the region to which it was originally shipped. If the product is used outside the region, it may not operate as specified in the specifications.
Cleaning Attention Never use any solvents or chemicals, such as thinner, benzene, wax, alcohol, disinfectant, and abrasive cleaner, • which may damage the cabinet or LCD panel. NOTE Optional ScreenCleaner is recommended for cleaning the panel surface. • ● LCD Panel Clean the LCD panel with a soft cloth such as cotton cloth or lens cleaning paper.
Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you very much for choosing an EIZO Color Monitor. 1-1. Features 24” wide format LCD • Applicable to the resolution 1920 dots x 1200 lines • Applicable to DisplayPort (applicable to 8 bit or 10 bit, not applicable to audio signals) •...
1-. Controls and Functions Adjustment menu Operation buttons Sensor (AutoEcoView) button button button button button button button button 10. Power Indicator Indicator status Operation status Blue The screen is displayed Orange Power saving Main Power Switch / Power button off 1-.
1- . Basic Operation and Functions Basic operation of Adjustment menu Displaying Adjustment Menu Press The adjustment menu appears. Menu title Current mode Item Settings Menu Adjusting/Setting Choose a menu to adjust/set with , and press Choose an item to adjust/set with , and press Adjust/set the selected item with , and press...
Functions The following table shows all the Adjustment menu’s adjustment and setting menus. Main Menu Item Adjusting/Setting “2-3. Color Adjustment” (page Color Brightness Contrast Temperature Gamma Advanced Settings Saturation Outline Enhancer Gain 6 Colors “3-7. Restoring the Default Setting” Color Reset (page “2-4.
Chapter Adjusting Screen -1. Setting Screen Resolution Compatible Resolutions/Frequencies For details on compatible resolutions, refer to “Compatible Resolutions/Frequencies” in the Setup Manual. Setting 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.
-. Displaying Screen Correctly Digital Input When digital signals are input, images are displayed correctly based on the preset data of the monitor. When performing advanced adjustment, see “2-3 Color Adjustment” (page 19) and subsequent pages. Analog Input Attention Wait 30 minutes or more from monitor power on before starting adjustments. •...
Prepare the display pattern for the analog display adjustment. Download the “Screen adjustment pattern files” from our site: http://www.radiforce.com NOTE For details and instructions on opening the “Screen adjustment pattern files”, refer to the “Readme.txt” file. • Perform the auto adjustment again with the analog screen adjustment pattern displayed.
Perform advanced adjustments for the following using the <Screen> menu of the <Analog Adjustment>. Adjust the clock, phase and position, in this order. ● To eliminate vertical bars [Clock] Procedure Choose <Clock> from the <Analog Adjustment> menu, and press Adjust the clock with or Press slowly so as not to miss the adjustment point.
Adjust the color gradation. ● To adjust color gradation automatically [Range Adjustment] Every color gradation (0 to 255) can be displayed by adjusting the signal output level. Procedure Display Pattern 2 in full screen on the monitor using the screen adjustment pattern files. Choose <Range Adjustment>...
-. Color Adjustment ● To select the display mode (CAL Switch) CAL Switch allows you to select easily the adequate mode suitable for the monitor’s application. CAL Switch mode Mode Purpose 1-DICOM Available to display in DICOM mode. 2-Custom Available for the color settings according to your preference. 3-CAL Displays the screen adjusted by calibration software.
● Adjustment items in each mode According to the mode selected, the adjustable function differs. (You can not select any function unavailable for adjustment or setting.) The adjustments or settings made for each mode are applied to all input signals. For the adjustment method of each function, refer to subsequent pages.
● To adjust the brightness [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 Choose <Color> from the Adjustment menu, and press Choose <Brightness> from the <Color> menu, and press Adjust the brightness with or Press...
● To adjust the gamma value [Gamma] The gamma value can be adjusted. The luminance of the monitor varies depending on the input signal, however, the variation rate is not proportional to the input signal. To keep the balance between the input signal and the luminance of the monitor is called as “Gamma correction”.
● To enhance the outline of the image [Outline Enhancer] OutlineEnhancer functions to emphasize outline of the images by emphasizing the color difference between pixels composing the images. This may improve the texture of the material and its feel of the images.
-. Displaying Lower Resolutions ● To change screen size [Screen Size] The image with the resolution other than the recommended resolution is displayed in full screen automatically. You can change the screen size by using <Screen Size> from <Screen> menu. Menu Function Full...
Chapter Setting Monitor -1. Enabling/Disabling Mode Selection [Mode Preset] Allows you to select the specified modes only. Use this function when all the display modes are not available or when keeping the display mode unchanged. Procedure Choose <Tools> from the Adjustment menu, and press Choose <Mode Preset>...
-. Setting the EIZO Logo Display [Logo] The EIZO logo appears on the display when turning on the monitor. This function allows you to display, or not, the EIZO logo. Procedure Press to turn off the monitor. Press holding down at least 2 seconds to turn on the monitor. The Optional Settings menu appears.
-. Setting Language [Language] This function allows you to select a language for the adjustment menu or displaying message. Selectable languages English/German/French/Spanish/Italian/Swedish/Japanese /Simplified Chinese/Traditional Chinese Procedure Choose <Menu Settings> menu from the Adjustment menu, and press Choose <Language> from the <Menu Settings> menu, and press Choose a language with or Press...
Chapter Power Saving Function -1. Setting the Power Saving [Power Save] This function allows you to set the monitor into the power saving mode according to the PC status. When the monitor enters the power saving mode, no image is displayed on the screen. Attention Turning off the main power switch or unplugging the power cord completely shuts off power supply to the •...
-. Setting Monitor’s Automatic Brightness Adjustment [Auto EcoView] The sensor on the lower side of the monitor detects the environmental brightness to adjust the screen brightness automatically and comfortably by using the Auto EcoView function. Attention The Auto EcoView function is not available in CAL or DICOM mode. •...
Chapter Troubleshooting If a problem still remains after applying the suggested remedies, contact your local dealer. No-picture problems → See No.1 - No.2. • Imaging problems (digital input) → See No.3 - No.8. • Imaging problems (analog input) → See No.3 - No.12. •...
Problems Possible cause and remedy . Characters are blurred • Check whether the signal setting of your PC matches the resolution and the vertical frequency settings for the monitor. (refer to the Setup Manual “Setting Screen Resolution”) Adjust using <Outline Enhancer>. (page •...
Problems Possible cause and remedy 1. The monitor connected with the USB cable is not • Check whether the USB cable is connected correctly. (page detected. / USB devices connected to the monitor • Change the USB port to another one. If the PC or does not work.
Chapter Reference -1. Attaching an Arm The stand can be removed and replaced with an arm (or another stand) to be attached to the monitor. Use an arm or stand of EIZO option. Attention When attaching an arm or stand, follow the instructions of their user’s manual. •...
-. Connecting More than Two PCs to the Monitor More than two PCs can be connected to the monitor through the DVI-I and the DisplayPort connector on the back of the monitor. Connection examples DisplayPort DVI-I connector connector To PC 1 D-Sub mini 15- pin connector Analog...
● To set input signal selection [Input Selection] The monitor recognizes the connector through which PC signals are input. Priority setting Function When a PC is turned off or enters the powersaving mode, the monitor Auto automatically displays another signal. Manual The monitor detects only the PC’s signals currently displaying automatically.
-. Making Use of USB (Universal Serial Bus) This monitor has a hub compatible with USB. Connected to a PC compatible with USB or another USB hub, this monitor functions as a USB hub allowing connection to peripheral USB devices. ●...
-. Displaying Monitor Information ● Displaying monitor information by pressing displays the information about the monitor and the current input signals displayed. The (Example) ● Displaying signal information [Signal Info] This function displays the information about the current input signals displayed. Choose <Tools>...
EIZO “Clip-On Swing Sensor” EIZO “RadiNET Pro” Ver.3.3.1 or later Network QC Management Software Cleaning Kit EIZO “ScreenCleaner” PP200 Signal Cable Refer to Web site of EIZO NANAO CORPORATION for the latest information about supported graphics card (http://www.radiforce.com). Chapter 6 Reference...
-. Glossary Clock The analog input monitor needs to reproduce a clock of the same frequency as the dot clock of the graphics system in use, when the analog input signal is converted to a digital signal for image display. This is called clock adjustment.
HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents 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 DVI terminal 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.
-. Preset Timing The following table shows factory preset video timing (for analog signal only). 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, •...
Trade name: EIZO declare that the product Model: RadiForce MX241W is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic emissions The RadiForce series is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the RadiForce series should assure that it is used in such an environment. Emission test...
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To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the RadiForce series is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the RadiForce series should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as reorienting or relocating the RadiForce series.
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The RadiForce series is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the RadiForce series can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the RadiForce series as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
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