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(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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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 press on the panel or edge of the frame strongly, as this may result in display malfunctions, such as interference patterns, etc.
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. If necessary, the stains on the cabinet and panel surface can be removed by using the provided ScreenCleaner.
“1-3. EIZO LCD Utility Disk” (page 10) • Supports Color Vision Deficiency Simulation Software “UniColor Pro” This software can be downloaded from our web site (http://www.eizo.com). • Power saving function Suppressing the power consumption reduces the carbon dioxide emissions. This product is equipped with power saving function.
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Attention Be careful of the following points when using the built-in calibration sensor. Do not touch the built-in calibration sensor. Itmayreducethemeasurementaccuracyofthebuilt-incalibrationsensor,orresultininjury orequipmentdamage. Attention • A high temperature or high humidity environment may affect the measurement accuracy of the built-in calibration sensor.
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 application software programs for adjustment, and User’s Manual. Refer to “Readme.txt” or the “read me”...
1-4. Basic Operations and Functions ● Basic Adjustment menu operations Displaying Adjustment Menu 1. Press . The Adjustment menu appears. Menutitle Currentmode Item Setting Menu Adjusting/Setting 1. Choose a menu to adjust/set with , and then press 2. Choose an item to adjust/set with , and then press 3.
● Showing Button Guide Press the front buttons (except button), the button guide appears above the button. (When using the monitor with “Portrait” position, the button guide appears next to the button.) ButtonGuide Controlbutton Note • The button guide will continue to appear while the Adjustment menu or Mode menu is showing. •...
● Functions The following table shows all the Adjustment menu’s adjustment and setting menus. Main Menu Item Reference Color “2-3.AdjustingColor”(page17) Brightness Temperature Gamma Advanced Settings Saturation OutlineEnhancer Clipping Gain BlackLevel 6Colors “3-10.Resettodefault”(page35) ColorReset SelfCalibration “4-2.ExecutingSelfCalibration”(page40) Execute “4-3.CheckingAdjustmentResults”(page41) Result “4-1.SettingCalibrationDetails”(page37) Settings ModeSelection Target Schedule...
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Power “5-1.SettingPowerSave”(page42) PowerSave Manager “5-2.AdjustingBrightnessofFrontButton” Indicator (page43) MenuSettings “3-2.SelectingtheLanguage”(page32) Language “3-3.SettingOrientation”(page32) Orientation “3-4.ChangingAdjustmentMenuDisplay MenuPosition Position”(page33) Tools “Toswitchamonginputsignals”(page50) InputSelection “3-1.Enabling/DisablingModeSelection” ModePreset (page32) “3-8.SwitchingUSBPortAutomatically” USBSelection (page34) DisplayPort HDMI “7-4.ShowingMonitorInformation”(page52) SignalInfo MonitorInfo “3-10.Resettodefault”(page35) AllReset *1 The adjustment/settings available on the “Color” menu depend on the selected mode. (See “2-3.
Chapter 2 Adjusting Screens 2-1. Compatible Resolutions The monitor supports the following resolutions. ● Analog Input (DVI-I) Vertical scan Resolution Applicable Signals Dot clock frequency 640×480 60Hz 720×400 VGATEXT 70Hz 800×600 VESA 60Hz 1024×768 VESA 60Hz 1280×960 VESA 60Hz 164.5MHz 1280×1024 VESA 60Hz...
2-2. 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. ● Windows 7 1. Right-click the mouse anywhere on the desktop except for icons. 2.
2-3. 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 1-Custom Availableforthecolorsettingsaccordingtoyourpreference. ® ® 2-Adobe SuitableforcolormatchingwithAdobe RGBcompatibleperipherals. 3-sRGB SuitableforcolormatchingwithsRGBcompatibleperipherals. 4-EBU SuitableforreproducingthecolorgamutandgammaassetforthbyEBU(European BroadcastingUnion)standards. 5-REC709 SuitableforreproducingthecolorgamutandgammaassetforthbytheITU-RRec.709...
● To perform advanced adjustments “Color” of the Adjustment menu allows you to configure and save a separate set of color settings for each mode. Attention • As it takes about 7 minutes (under our measurement conditions) for the performance of electrical parts to stabilize, adjust the monitor 7 minutes or more after the monitor power has been turned on.
● Adjusting Brightness The screen brightness is adjusted by changing the brightness of the backlight (light source from the LCD back panel). Setting Range 50 cd/m to 300 cd/m Procedure 1. Press or . The Brightness menu appears. 2. Use for adjustment.
● Adjusting Gamma Gamma can be adjusted. The brightness 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 brightness of the monitor is called as “Gamma correction”. Setting Range 1.6 - 2.7, Standard Procedure...
● To enhance outline of image 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. On the contrary, it also functions to reproduce the images smoothly by gradating its outline.
● Adjusting Gain The brightness of each color component red, green, and blue is called Gain. You can change the hue of “white” by adjusting gain. Setting Range 0% to 100% Procedure 1. Choose “Color” from the Adjustment menu, and press 2.
● Adjusting 6 Colors The hue and saturation can be adjusted for each of six colors: Magenta, Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan, and Blue. Adjustable Range -100 to 100 Procedure 1. Choose “Color” from the Adjustment menu, and press 2. Choose “Advanced Settings” from “Color”, and press 3.
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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.
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Choose “Screen” from the Adjustment menu to perform advanced adjustments. Adjust the clock, phase and position, in this order. ● To eliminate vertical bars Procedure 1. Choose “Analog Adjustment” from “Screen”, and press 2. Choose “Clock” from “Analog Adjustment”, and press The “Clock”...
● To correct the screen position Note • Since the number of pixels and the pixel positions are fixed on the LCD monitor, only one position is provided to display images correctly. The position adjustment is made to shift an image to the correct position. Procedure 1.
2-6. Selecting 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 the “Screen Size” function from “Screen”. ● DVI, DisplayPort (PC signal) input Settings Function Full...
Attention • When the HDMI signal is input, an image cannot be displayed using the entire screen. ● HDMI (SD signal) input Settings Function Auto Themonitorautomaticallychangesthescreensizeaccordingtotheaspectratiosentfrom theautoinputsignal. Displaysimagesina4:3formatscreen.Blackbarsappearonbothsidesofthescreen. 16:9imagesarehorizontallycompressed. LetterBox Displays16:9letterboxedimagesinfullscreen. Imagesotherthantheletterboxedonesarepartlycutontopandbottom. 16:9 Displaystheentire16:9imageinfullscreen.Blackbarsappearonthetopandbottomof thescreen. 4:3imagesarehorizontallyexpanded. Example: 480i/480p (16:9) LetterBox Auto 16:9 Procedure...
2-8. Specifying Color Space The color space of the input signal is specified. Set to other than “Auto” if this product cannot display correct color. Settings Function Auto Identifiesthecolorspaceoftheinputsignalautomatically. YUV4:2:2 ConvertsthecolorspaceoftheinputsignaltoaYUV4:2:2format. YUV4:4:4 ConvertsthecolorspaceoftheinputsignaltoaYUV4:4:4format. ConvertsthecolorspaceoftheinputsignaltoanRGBformat. Procedure 1. Choose “Screen” from the Adjustment menu, and press 2.
2-9. Setting HDMI ● Reducing noise The small noises that occur in dark images are reduced. Use this function to reduce noise and roughness in images. Procedure 1. Choose “Screen” from the Adjustment menu, and press 2. Choose “HDMI Settings” from “Screen”, and press 3.
● Setting Safe Area The “safe area” is an area in which images can be displayed on any display device. This function displays the safe area to allow you to view the layout of the subtitles and menu windows without using any special software. It enables the positions to be adjusted within the safe area during video editing.
Chapter 3 Setting Monitor 3-1. Enabling/Disabling Mode Selection 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 1. Choose “Tools” from the Adjustment menu, and press 2.
1. Choose “Menu Settings” from the Adjustment menu, and press 2. Choose “Menu Position” from “Menu Settings”, and press 3. Choose the position with or . 4. Press to exit. 3-5. Showing and Hiding the EIZO Logo Procedure 1. Press to turn off the monitor. 2. Holding down, press for at least two seconds to turn on the monitor.
3-7. Setting Signal Bandwidth The range of frequency and detection sensitivity of the change in signal can be switched. Attention • The graphics board supporting signal display is required. Refer to the User’s Manual of the graphics board. • This function cannot be used with HDMI input. Procedure 1.
3-9. Changing DUE (Digital Uniformity Equalizer) Setting The DUE setting can be changed. Settings Function Brightness Makesthebrightnessofthewholescreenuniformwithoutchangingthemaximum brightnessandcontrastratio.Thebrightnessofahighgradationareaisnotcorrected. Selectthissettingtoapplyhighbrightnessandhighcontrast. Uniformity(Default Makesthebrightnessandcolorofthewholescreenuniform.Thebrightnessofahigh setting) graduationareaisalsocorrectedsoitisuniform. Attention • To change the DUE setting, the adjusted monitor display must be readjusted. Perform the target adjustment and correlation again using ColorNavigator.
● To reset all adjustments to the default settings This function resets all adjustments to the default settings (except the “Optional Settings” menu and “USB Selection”. Procedure 1. Choose “Tools” from the Adjustment menu, and press 2. Choose “All Reset” from “Tools”, and press 3.
Chapter 4 SelfCalibration This product is equipped with a built-in calibration sensor. The conditions that have been adjusted using ColorNavigator and the measurement device can be maintained. As the adjustment targets or interval times for SelfCalibration are set in advance using ColorNavigator, the built-in calibration sensor automatically executes regular calibration.
● Setting calibration schedule Set the calibration schedule for SelfCalibration. Attention • Clock adjustment is necessary for SelfCalibration to operate. Procedure 1. Choose “SelfCalibration” from the Adjustment menu, and press 2. Choose “Settings” from “SelfCalibration”, and press 3. Choose “Schedule” from “Settings”, and press The schedule setting menu appears.
● Set the mode for which SelfCalibration is executed. Set the time at which SelfCalibration is executed. Procedure 1. Choose “SelfCalibration” from the Adjustment menu, and press 2. Choose “Settings” from “SelfCalibration”, and press 3. Choose “Mode Selection” from “Settings”, and press 4.
● Setting Adjustment Target Set the calibration targets for SelfCalibration. Procedure 1. Choose “SelfCalibration” from the Adjustment menu, and press 2. Choose “Settings” from “SelfCalibration”, and press 3. Choose “Target” from “Settings”, and press 4. Use to select the mode to change, and press The target setting menu appears.
4-3. Checking Adjustment Results The previous SelfCalibration results can be checked. Procedure 1. Choose “SelfCalibration” from the Adjustment menu, and press 2. Choose “Result” from “SelfCalibration”, and press 3. Select the mode you want to check the results for with or .
Chapter 5 Power Saving Functions 5-1. Setting Power Save This function allows you to set the monitor into 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 •...
5-2. Adjusting Brightness of Front Button The brightness of the power button (blue) and the control button (white) when the screen is displayed can be set. (Default setting: 4) Procedure 1. Choose “PowerManager” from the Adjustment menu, and press 2. Choose “Indicator” from “PowerManager”, and press 3.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting If a problem still remains after applying the suggested remedies, contact your local EIZO representative. 6-1. No picture Problem Possible cause and remedy 1. No picture • Checkwhetherthepowercordisconnectedproperly. • Powerindicatordoesnotlight. • Press . • Turnthemainpowerswitchon. • Turnoffthemainpower,andthenturnitonagainafew...
6-2. Imaging problems Problem Possible cause and remedy 1. The screen is too bright or too dark. • Use“Brightness”intheAdjustmentmenutoadjustit.(The LCDmonitorbacklighthasalimitedlifespan.)Whenthe screenbecomesdarkorbeginstoflicker,contactyour localEIZOrepresentative.) 2. Characters are blurred. • CheckwhetherthePCisconfiguredtomeettheresolution andverticalscanfrequencyrequirementsofthemonitor (see“2-1.CompatibleResolutions”(page15)). • Use“OutlineEnhancer”intheAdjustmentmenutoadjust it(see“Toenhanceoutlineofimage”(page21)). 3. Afterimages appear. • AfterimagesareparticulartoLCDmonitors.Avoid displayingthesameimageforalongtime. • Usethescreensaverorpowersavingfunctiontoavoid...
3. The monitor connected with the USB cable • CheckwhethertheUSBcableisconnectedcorrectly(see is not detected. / USB devices connected “7-3.MakingUseofUSB(UniversalSerialBus)”(page51)). to the monitor does not work. • Checkthe“Tools”–“USBSelection”settingsunder theSettingmenu(see“3-8.SwitchingUSBPort Automatically”(page34)). • ChangetheUSBporttoanotherone.IfthePCor peripheraldevicesworkscorrectlybychangingtheUSB port,contactyourlocalEIZOrepresentative.(Refertothe manualofthePCfordetails.) • RebootthePC. • IftheperipheraldevicesworkcorrectlywhenthePCand peripheraldevicesareconnecteddirectly,pleasecontact yourlocalEIZOrepresentative. • CheckwhetherthePCandOSareUSBcompliant.(For USBcomplianceoftherespectivedevices,consulttheir manufacturers.) • CheckthePC’sBIOSsettingforUSBwhenusing...
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.
7-2. Connecting Multiple External Devices The product has multiple connections to external devices and allows you to switch to one of the connections for display. Connection examples DisplayPort DVI-Iconnector HDMIconnector connector Digital Digital Digital (DisplayPort) (HDMI) (DVI) Signalcable HDMIcable Signalcable (suppliedPM200) (Commercially...
● To switch among input signals The input signal switches each time is pressed. When the signal is switched, the active input port name appears at the top right corner of the screen. ● To set input signal selection “Input Selection” Settings Function Auto...
7-3. Making Use of USB (Universal Serial Bus) This monitor has a USB hub. Connected to a PC compatible with USB, this monitor functions as a USB hub allowing connection to peripheral USB devices. ● System Requirement • A PC equipped with a USB port. •...
7-4. Showing Monitor Information ● Displaying signal information “Signal Info” This function displays the information about the current input signals displayed. Procedure 1. Choose “Tools” from the Adjustment menu, and press 2. Choose “Signal Info” from “Tools”, and press The “Signal Info” appears. (Example) ●...
245.5 (9.7) 369 (14.5) 240 (9.4) 225.5 (8.9) 582.5 (22.9) 165 (6.5) 50 (1.97) 123.5 (4.9) 332.5 (13.1) Accessories For the latest information about the accessories and information about the latest compatible graphics board, refer to our web site. http://www.eizo.com Chapter7Reference...
7-6. 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.
7-7. Glossary ® Adobe This is a definition of the practical RGB color space proposed by Adobe Systems in 1998. The color reproduction range (color gamut) is broader than sRGB, and is highly adaptable to such fields as printing etc. 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.
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Gain This is used to adjust each color parameter for red, green and blue. An LCD monitor displays the color by the light passing through the panel color filter. Red, green and blue are the three primary colors. All the colors on the screen are displayed by combining these three colors.
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sRGB (Standard RGB) International standard for color reproduction and color space among peripheral devices (such as monitors, printers, digital cameras, scanners). As a form of simple color matching for the Internet, colors can be displayed using tones close to those of the transmission and reception devices. Temperature Color temperature is a method to measure the white color tone, generally indicated in degrees Kelvin.
EIZO, the EIZO Logo, ColorEdge, DuraVision, FlexScan, FORIS, RadiForce, RadiCS, RadiNET, Raptor, and ScreenManager are registered trademarks of EIZO NANAO CORPORATION in Japan and other countries. ColorNavigator, EIZO EasyPIX, EcoView NET, EIZO ScreenSlicer, i • Sound, Screen Administrator, and UniColor Pro are trademarks of EIZO NANAO CORPORATION.
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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