Eizo Coloredge Cg242w Users Manual

							
Important
Please read PRECAUTIONS, this User’s Manual and Setup Guide  
(separate volume) carefully to familiarize yourself with safe and effective usage.
• How to Setup 
Please read the Setup Guide (separate volume)
• 
The latest User's Manual is available for download from our site:  
http://www.eizo.com 
 
						

							

[Location of Caution Statement]
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meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
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in the language of the region of purchase.
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EIZO NANAO CORPORATION is under no obligation to hold any submitted material or information 
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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 ch\
ange without notice.
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Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS and ColorSync are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.                           
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PowerManager, ColorNavigator and UniColor Pro are trademarks of EIZO NANAO CORPORATION.
ScreenManager, ColorEdge and EIZO are registered trademarks of EIZO NANAO CORPORATION in Japan 
and other countries.
 
						

							
Notice for this Monitor

Notice for this monitor
• Aside from creating documents, viewing multimedia content, and other general purposes, this product is 
also suited to applications such as graphics creation and digital photo processing, where accurate color 
reproduction is a priority. 
•  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.
•  This product may not be covered by warranty for uses other than those described in this manual.
•  The specifications noted in this manual are only applicable for power cords and signal cables specified by 
us.
•  Use optional products manufactured or specified by us with this product. 
•  As it takes about 30 minutes for the performance of electrical parts to stabilize, adjust the monitor 30 
minutes or more after the monitor power has been turned on. 
•  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.
•  When the screen image is changed after displaying the same image for extended periods of time, an 
afterimage may appear. Use the screen saver or timer to avoid displaying the same image for extended 
periods of time.
•  Periodic cleaning is recommended to keep the monitor looking new and to prolong its operation lifetime.
 
(Refer to "Cleaning" on the next page.)
•	The LCD panel is manufactured using high-precision technology. However, note that the appearance of any 
missing pixels or lit pixels does not indicate damage to the LCD monitor. 
Percentage of effective pixels : 99.9994% or higher.
•	The backlight of the LCD panel has a fixed life span. When the screen becomes dark or begins to flicker, 
please contact your dealer.
•  Do not press on the panel or edge of the frame strongly, as this may result in the display malfunction, such 
as the interference patterns, etc. If pressure is continually applied to the LCD panel, it may deteriorate or 
damage your LCD panel. (If the pressure marks remain on the LCD panel, leave the monitor with a white or 
black screen. The symptom may disappear.)
•	Do not scratch or press on the panel with any sharp objects, such as a pencil or pen as this may result in 
damage to the panel. Do not attempt to brush with tissues as this may scratch the LCD panel.
•	When the monitor is cold and brought into a room or the room temperature goes up quickly, dew 
condensation may occur inside and outside the monitor. In that case, do not turn the monitor on and wait 
until dew condensation disappears, otherwise it may cause some damages to the monitor.
 
						

							

Notice for this Monitor
Cleaning
NOTE
•	Never	use	thinner,	benzene,	alcohol,	abrasive	cleaners,	or	other	strong	solvents,	as	these	may	cause	
damage	to	the	cabinet	or	LCD	panel.
[LCD Panel]
• 	The	LCD	surface	can	be	cleaned	with	a	soft	cloth,	such	as	cotton	or	lens	paper.
•	If	necessary,	stubborn	stains	can	be	removed	by	using	the	provided	ScreenCleaner,	or	moistening	
part	of	a	cloth	with	water	to	enhance	its	cleaning	power.	
[Cabinet]
• 	To	remove	stains,	wipe	the	cabinet	with	a	soft,	lightly	moistened	cloth	using	a	mild	detergent.	Do	
not	spray	wax	or	cleaner	directly	into	the	cabinet.	(For	details,	refer	to	the	manual	of	the	PC.)
To use the monitor comfortably
• 	An	excessively	dark	or	bright	screen	may	affect	your	eyes.	Adjust	the	brightness	of	the	monitor	
according	to	the	environmental	conditions.
• 	Staring	at	the	monitor	for	a	long	time	tires	your	eyes.	Take	a	10-minute	rest	every	hour.
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Table of Contents
Cover		.............................................................1
Notice	for	this	monitor 	..........................................
3
Cleaning 	.................................................................4
To	use	the	monitor	comfortably 	...........................
4
Table	of	Contents 	..................................................5
1.	Introduction 	........................................................
6
1-1.	Features 	..............................................................6
1-2.	Controls	and	Functions 	.....................................
7
1-3.	Utility	Disk 	...........................................................
8
1-4.	Basic	Operation	and	Functions 	........................
9
Basic	Operation 	.....................................................
9
Functions 	.............................................................10
2.	 Adjusting	Screen 	.............................................11
2-1.	Setting	Screen	Resolution 	................................11
Compatible	Resolutions/Frequencies 	................
11
Setting	Resolution 	...............................................
12
2-2.	Displaying	Screen	Correctly	
	
(Analog	Input	Only) 	.......................................
13
2-3.	 Adjusting	Color 	................................................
16
Simple	 Adjustment	
	
(Switching	FineContrast	Mode) 	.........................
16
Advanced	 Adjustments	[Adjustment	menu] 	.....
17
2-4.	Displaying	Lower	Resolutions 	........................
19
3.	Setting	Monitor 	................................................20
3-1.	Setting	Power	Saving	 	......................................20
Analog	Input 	........................................................
20
Digital	Input 	..........................................................
20
3-2.	Using	Off	Timer 	................................................
21
3-3.	Locking	Button	Operation 	...............................
21
3-4.	Setting	Power	Indicator 	...................................
22
3-5.	Changing	Orientation 	.......................................
22
3-6.	Setting	EIZO	Logo	Display 	..............................
22
4.Troubleshooting 	...............................................23
5.	Reference 	.........................................................
26
5-1.	 Attaching	an	 Arm	..............................................26
5-2 .	Connecting	Two	PCs	to	the	Monitor 	...............27
5-3.	Utilizing	USB	(Universal	Serial	Bus) 	...............
28
5-4.	Setting	Range	of	Frequency 	............................
29
5-5. Specifications 	...................................................30
5-6.	Glossary 	............................................................
34
6.	 APPENDIX/ANHANG/ANNEXE 	.......................36
About	TCO'03 	.......................................................
38
FCC	Declaration	of	Conformity 	..........................
39
Hinweise	zur	 Auswahl	des	richtigen	
Schwenkarms	für	Ihren	Monitor	/	
Hinweis	zur	Ergonomie 	.......................................
40
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1. Introduction

1. Introduction
Thank	you	very	much	for	choosing	an	EIZO	Color	Monitor.
1-1. Features
•	24.1"	wide	format	LCD
•	Wide	color	gamut	of	97%	of	Adobe	RGB
•	Applicable	to	HDCP
•	Applicable	to	DisplayPort	(8-bit	only,	audio	unsupported)
•	Dual	inputs	compliant	(DVI-I	x	1	and	DisplayPort	x	1)
•	[Horizontal	scanning	frequency]	
Analog:	24	-	130	kHz
	
Digital:	26	-	78	kHz
	
[Vertical	scanning	frequency]
	
Analog:	47.5	-	120Hz	
	
Digital:	23.75	-	63Hz	(VGA	TEXT:	69	-	71Hz)
	
[Resolution]	1920	dots	x	1200	lines
• 	Frame	Synchronous	mode	supported	(23.75	-	31.5Hz,	
47.5	-	63Hz)
•	The	Portrait/Landscape	display	capability	(rotate	90	degrees	clockwise)
•	The	provided	"ColorNavigator"	calibration	software	enables	you	to	calibrate	monitor	
characteristics	and	generate	ICC	profiles	(for	Windows)	and	Apple	ColorSync	profiles	(for	
Macintosh)	(refer	to
	"1-3.	 Utility	Disk"	on	page	8)
•	Color	Vision	Deficiency	Simulation	Software	"UniColor	Pro"	supported	
(This	software	can	be	downloaded	from	
http://www.eizo.com)
• 	Smoothing	function	incorporated	for	the	adjustment	of	an	enlarged	image
•	FineContrast	modes,	to	select	the	most	suitable	mode	for	screen	display	(refer	to	"2-3.	Adjusting	
Color"	on	page	16)
•
	Height	adjustable	stand
•	Auto	EcoView	function	incorporate
•	Attaching	the	"Adjustment	Certificate"	to	describe	the	grayscale	and	uniformity	characteristics	of	
the	monitor	individually
•	Monitor	hood	attached
	
Tips
• 	This	monitor	supports	the	Portrait/Landscape	display.	This	function	allows	you	to	change	the	
orientation	of	the	Adjustment	menu	when	using	the	monitor	screen	in	vertical	display	position.	
(Refer	to	"
3-5.	Changing	Orientation"	on	page	22.)
• 	For	using	the	monitor	with	“Portrait”	position,	the	graphics	board	supporting	portrait	display	is	
required.	When	using	the	monitor	with	"Portrait"	position,	the	setting	needs	to	be	changed	
depending	on	the	graphics	board	used	in	your	PC.
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1. Introduction


1-. Controls and Functions
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17
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1SensorDetects ambient brightness. Auto EcoView function
Adjustment	Lock	
button
This function locks the buttons to retain the status adjusted or set onc\
e. (page 21)
Input	Signal	Selection	
button
Switches input signals for display when two PCs are connected to the mon\
itor. (page 27)
Mode	buttonAllows you to switch the FineContrast mode. (page 16)
Auto	buttonPerforms the function to adjust the screen automatically. (analog input only) (page 13)
Enter	buttonDisplays the Adjustment menu, determines an item on the menu screen, andsaves values adjusted. (page 9)
Control	buttons
(Left,	Down,	Up,	Right)Chooses an adjustment item or increases/decreases adjusted values foradvanced adjustments using the Adjustment menu. (page 9)
8Power	buttonTurns the power on or off.
9Power	indicatorIndicates monitor’s operation status.Blue: Operating     Flashing blue (2 times for each): When the timer is set for ColorNavig\
ator,notifies that a recalibration is required (for CAL mode or EMU mode).Orange: Power saving          Off: Power off
10 Main	Power	switchTurns the main power on or off.
11Power	connectorConnects the power cord.
1 Input	signal	
connectors
DVI-I Connector x 1 / DisplayPort Connector x 1
1 USB	port	(Up)
Connects the USB cable to use the software that needs USB connection, or to use USB Hub function.
1 USB	port	(Down)
Connects a peripheral USB device.
1
StandUsed to adjust the height and angle of the monitor screen.
1 Security	lock	slot
Complies with Kensington’s MicroSaver security system.
1 Cable	holder
Covers the monitor cables.
*ScreenManager ® is an EIZO’s nickname of the Adjustment menu.
Adjustment menu 
(ScreenManager®*)
 
						

							
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1. Introduction

1-. Utility Disk
An	"EIZO	LCD	Utility	Disk"	(CD-ROM)	is	supplied	with	the	monitor.	The	following	table	shows	the	
disk	contents	and	the	overview	of	the	software	programs.
Disk contents and software overview
The	disk	includes	software	programs	for	adjustment	and	User’s	Manual.	Refer	to	"Readme.txt"	or	the	
"read	me"	file	on	the	disk	for	software	startup	procedures	or	file	access	procedures.
ItemOverviewFor WindowsFor Macintosh
A “Readme.txt” or “read me” file√√
ColorNavigatorAn application software for calibrating monitor 
characteristics and generating ICC profiles (for Windows) 
and Apple ColorSync profiles (for Macintosh). 
(A PC must be connected to the monitor with the supplied 
USB cable.) Refer to the descriotion later.
√√
Screen Adjustment 
Utility
Monitor pattern display software used when adjusting the 
image of the analog input signal manually.√–
Screen adjustment 
pattern files
Used when adjusting the image of the analog signal input 
manually. If the Screen Adjustment Utility is not applicable 
to your PC, use this pattern files to adjust the image.
√–
User’s Manual (PDF file)√√
To use ColorNavigator
Refer	to	the	corresponding	User's	Manual	on	the	CD-ROM	disk	in	order	to	install	and	use	the	software.	
When	using	this	software,	you	will	need	to	connect	a	PC	to	the	monitor	with	the	supplied	USB	cable.
	
For	more	information	refer	to	the	"
5-3.	Utilizing	USB	(Universal	Serial	Bus)"	(page	28).
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1-. Basic Operation and Functions
Basic Operation
Adjustment	menu	allows	you	to	adjust	screen	performance	though	the	main	menu	and	select	a	
FineContrast	mode	easily.
Note
•	The	Adjustment	menu	and	the	FineContrast	menu	cannot	be	displayed	at	the	same	time.
1	 Entering	the	Adjustment	menu
Press		once	to	display	the	main	menu	of	the	Adjustment	menu.	
2	 Making	Adjustments	and	Settings
1.	Select 	the 	desired 	sub 	menu 	icon 	using 		and 	press 	.	The 	sub 	menu 	appears. 	(Regarding	
the	sub	menu,	refer	to	the	“
Functions”	(page	10)).
2.	Use		to	select	the	desired	setting	icon	and	press	.	The	setting	menu	appears.
3.	Use	
	to	make	all	required	adjustments	and	press		save	the	settings.
3	 Exiting	the	Adjustment	menu
1.	To	return	to	the	main	menu,	select	the		icon	or	press		twice,	followed	by	.
2.	To	exit	the	Adjustment	menu,	select	the		icon	
or	press		twice,	followed	by	.
Tips
• 	Double	clicking		at	any	time	also	exits	the	Adjustment	menu.
Adjustment menu (ScreenManager®)
Mode buttonControl buttons 
(Left, Down, Up, Right)
Power buttonEnter button
FineContrast Menu
 
						

							
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1. Introduction

Functions
The	following	table	shows	all	the	Adjustment	menu's	adjustment	and	setting	menus.	"*"	indicates	
adjustments	of	analog	input	only.
Main menuSub menuReference
ScreenClock*“2-2. Displaying Screen Correctly (Analog Input 
Only)” (page 13)Phase*
Position*
Resolution*
Range Adjustment*
Smoothing“2-4. Displaying Lower Resolutions” (page 19)
Signal Filter*Set when a noise appears on the screen.
Color (Custom)*1Brightness“2-3. Adjusting Color” (page 16)
Temperature
Gamma
Saturation
Hue
Gain
6 Colors
Reset
PowerManagerOn“3-1. Setting Power Saving” (page 20)
Off
OthersScreen Size“2-4. Displaying Lower Resolutions” (page 19)
Border Intensity
Input Signal“5-2. Connecting Two PCs to the Monitor” (page 
27)
Off Timer“3-2. Using Off Timer” (page 21)
Menu SettingsMenu SizeChange the size of the menu.
Menu PositionAdjust the menu position.
Menu Off TimerSet the menu displaying time.
TranslucentSet the transparency of the background.
OrientationSet the orientation of the Adjustment menu.
Auto EcoViewSet automatic brightness adjustment.
Power IndicatorMake non-light for blue lighting when the screen 
is displayed. ( Power Indicator Setting. )
ResetReturn to the factory Default settings.
InformationInformationReview the Adjustment menu's settings, model 
name, serial number and usage time.*2
LanguageEnglish, German, French, 
Spanish, Italian, Swedish, 
Chinese(Simplified), 
Chinese(Traditional) and 
Japanese
Select the Adjustment menu's language.
*1 The adjustable functions on the  menu depend on the selected FineContrast mode (page 16). The above table shows 
the sub menus when the "Custom" mode is selected (See "2-3. Adjusting Color" (page 16)).
*2 Due to the inspection on the factory, the usage time may not "0 hour" at shipping.