Eizo Coloredge Cg242w Users Manual

							
3. Setting Monitor
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-. Using Off Timer
The	off	timer	function	causes	the	monitor	to	automatically	enter	a	power	off	state	after	a	predetermined	
amount	of	time	has	lapsed.	With	this	function	you	can	reduce	power	consumption	for	unused	time	
regardless	of	the	setting	of	the	PC.	Use	this	function	when	the	monitor	screen	is	left	on	for	a	long	period	
without	use.
[Procedure]
1.	Select		in	the	Adjustment	menu		menu.
2.	Select	"Enable	and	touch	the	Right	and	Left	directing	switches	to	adjust	the	operating	time	(1	to	23	
hours).
[Off Timer System]
PCMonitorPower Indicator
Operating time (1H - 23H)ONBlue
Last 15 min. in operating timeAdvance Notice*1 Blue Flashing
Operating time expiredPower OFFOFF
*1 When  is pressed during the advance notice period, the monitor continues to operate for additional 90 minutes. Extension of operation time can be set without limitation.
[Power Resumption Procedure]
Press		to	return	a	normal	screen.
Note
•	The	off	timer	function	works	while	the	PowerManager	is	active,	but	there	is	no	advance	notice	before	
the	monitor's	power	is	turned	off.
-. Locking Button Operation
Use	the	"Adjustment	Lock"	function	to	prevent	any	accidental	changes.
Buttons that can be locked•  (Enter button) / Adjustments/settings using 
•  (Mode button)
•  (Auto Adjustment button)
•  +  EIZO Logo display setup (page 22)
Buttons that cannot be locked•  (Input Signal Selection button)
•  (Power button)
•  (Adjustment Lock button)
[How to lock]
Hold	down		for	2	seconds	or	more.	The	power	indicator	lights	orange	for	1	second,	and	the	settings	
are	locked.	
[How to unlock]
Hold	down		for	2	seconds	or	more.	The	power	indicator	lights	orange	for	1	second,	and	the	settings	
are	unlocked.		
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3. Setting Monitor

-. Setting Power Indicator
Use	the	function	to	keep	the	power	indicator	without	light	while	the	monitor	is	operational.	
(The	power	indicator	is	set	by	default	to	light	when	the	power	is	turned	on.)
[Procedure]
1.	Select		in	the	Adjustment	menu		menu.
2.	Select	 "Enable"	or	
"Disable".
-. Changing Orientation
This	function	allows	you	to	change	the	orientation	of	the	Adjustment	menu	when	using	the	monitor	
screen	in	vertical	display	position.
[Procedure]
1.	Select		in	the	Adjustment	menu		menu.
2.	Select		in	the		menu.
3.	Select	“Landscape”	or	“Portrait”	with	
	or	.
4.	Turn	the	monitor	screen	90°	in	clockwise	direction.
Tips
• 	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.
-. Setting EIZO Logo Display
When	switching	on	the	power	button	on	the	front	control	panel,	the	EIZO	logo	is	displayed	for	a	while.	
If	you	desire	to	display	or	undisplay	this	logo,	use	this	function.	(Default	is	logo	appearing.)
[To undisplay]
1.	Press		to	turn	off	the	unit.
2.	Press	
	again	while	pressing	.		
The	EIZO	logo	does	not	appear	on	the	screen.
[To display]
1.	Press		to	turn	off	the	unit.
2.	Press	
	again	while	pressing	.		
The	EIZO	logo	appear	on	the	screen.
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4.Troubleshooting


.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	:	See	No.3	-	No.14
•	Other	problems	:	See	No.15	-	No.18
•	USB	problems	:	See	No.19	
ProblemsPossible cause and remedy
1.  No picture
•
 Power indicator does not light.
•
 Check whether the power cord is connected correctly. If 
the problem persists, turn off the monitor, and then turn 
it on again a few minutes later.
•
 Turn the main power switch on.
•
 Press .
•
 Power indicator is lighting blue.•
 Set each adjusting value in  or  to 
higher level (page 18).
•
 Power indicator is lighting orange.•
 Switch the input signal with .
•
 Operate the mouse or keyboard.
•
 Turn on the PC. 
•
 Power indicator is flashing orange.•
 There is a problem in the device that uses DisplayPort 
connection. Solve the problem, and turn off the main 
power of the monitor, and then turn it on again.  
Refer to the manual of the device connected to the 
DisplayPort for details.
2.  The message below appears.
This message appears when the signal is not input 
correctly even when the monitor functions properly.
•
 This message appears when no signal is input. 
(This is displayed for about 40 seconds)
•
 The message shown left may appear, because some 
PCs do not output the signal soon after power-on.
•
 Check whether the PC is turned on.
•
 Check whether the signal cable is connected properly. 
•
 Switch the input signal with .
 
						

							

4.Troubleshooting

ProblemsPossible cause and remedy
• The message below shows that the input signal is out of 
the specified frequency range. (Such signal frequency is 
displayed in red.)
	 Example:
•
 Check whether the signal setting of your PC matches 
the resolution and the vertical frequency settings for the 
monitor (page 11).
•
 Reboot the PC.
•
 Select an appropriate display mode using the graphics 
board’s utility. Refer to the manual of the graphics board 
for details.
fD:  Dot Clock 
 
(Displayed only when the digital signal inputs)
fH:  Horizontal Frequency
fV:  Vertical Frequency
3.  Display position is incorrect.
•
 Adjust image position so that it is displayed properly 
within the display area using the  adjustment 
(page 15).
•
 If the problem persists, use the graphics board’s utility if 
available to change the display position.
4.  Screen image displayed is smaller or larger than the 
actual screen image.
•
 Adjust the resolution using  so that the 
input signal resolution equals the resolution in the 
resolution adjustment menu (page 15).
5.  Vertical bars appear on the screen or a part of the image 
is flickering.
•
 Adjust using  (page 14).
6.  The characters and images have several vertical bars on 
their right side.
•
 Adjust the characters and images using the  
.
7.  Whole screen is flickering or blurring.
•
 Adjust using  (page 14).
8.  Characters are blurred.
•
 Adjust using  (page 19).
9.  Upper part of the screen is distorted as shown below. 
•
 This is caused when both composite sync (X-OR) 
signal and separate vertical sync signal are input 
simultaneously. Select either composite signal or 
separate signal
10.The screen is too bright or too dark.•
 Adjust . (The LCD monitor backlight has a 
fixed life span. When the screen becomes dark or begins 
to flicker, contact your local dealer.)
 
						

							
4.Troubleshooting


ProblemsPossible cause and remedy
11.Afterimages appear.• Use a screen saver or off timer function for a long-time 
image display.
•
 Afterimages are particular to LCD monitors. Avoid 
displaying the same image for a long time.
12.Green/red/blue/white dots or defective dots remain on 
the screen.
•
 This is due to LCD panel characteristics and is not a 
failure.
13.Interference patterns or fingerprints remain on the 
screen.
•
 Leave the monitor with a white screen or a black screen. 
The symptom may disappear.
14.Noise appears on the screen.•
 When entering the signals of analog input, select 1 to 
4 in  from the  menu to change 
the mode.
•
 When entering the signals of HDCP system, the normal 
images may not be displayed immediately.
15.The  icon on the Adjustment menu 
 cannot be selected.
•
 Smoothing setting may not be required depending 
on the display resolution. (You cannot choose the 
smoothing icon.)
•
  is disabled when the screen is displayed 
in the following resolutions.
•
 1920 × 1200 
•
  800 × 600, selecting [Enlarged] duirng 
•
  960 × 600, selecting [Enlarged] duirng 
•
 1600 × 1200, selecting [Enlarged] duirng 
•
 Select [Normal] during .
16.The Main menu of Adjustment menu does not start.•
 Check for Adjustment Lock function (page 21).
17.The FineContrast mode is not displayed.•
 Check for Adjustment Lock function (page 21).
18.	does not function.•  (Auto Adjustment function) does not function when 
digital signal is input. 
•
 Check for Adjustment Lock function (page 21).
•
 This function does not work correctly with some graphics 
boards.
19.The monitor connected with the USB cable is not 
detected. / USB devices connected to the monitor does 
not work.
•
 Check that the USB cable is correctly connected.
•
 Check the downstream ports by connecting the 
peripherals to other downstream ports. If the problem is 
solved by doing this, contact an EIZO dealer. (For details, 
refer to the manual of the PC.)
• Reboot the PC
•
 If the peripheral devices work correctly when the PC and 
peripheral devices are connected directly, please contact 
your local dealer.
•
 Check that the PC and OS are USB compliant. (For 
verification of USB support, consult the manufacturer of 
each system.)
•
 Check the PC's BIOS setting for USB when using 
windows. (For details, refer to the manual of the PC.)
 
						

							

5. Reference

. Reference
-1. Attaching an Arm
The	LCD	monitor	can	be	used	with	an	arm	by	removing	the	tilt	stand	and	attaching	the	arm	stand	to	the	
LCD	monitor.	Use	an	arm	or	stand	of	EIZO	option.
Note
•	When	attaching	an	arm	or	stand,	follow	the	instructions	of	their	user’s	manual.
• 	When	using	another	manufacturer’s	arm	or	stand,	confirm	the	following	in	advance	and	select	one	
conforming	to	the	VESA	standard.
- 	Hole	spacing	on	the	arm	mounting:	100	mm	x	100	mm
-	Thickness	of	plate:	2.6	mm
-	Strong	enough	to	support	weight	of	the	monitor	unit	(except	the	stand)	and	attachments	such	as	
cables.
• 	When	using	an	arm	or	stand,	attach	it	to	meet	the	following	tilt	angles	of	the	monitor.
-	Up	45	degrees,	down	45	degrees	(horizontal	display,	and	vertical	display	rotated	90	degrees	
clockwise)
• 	Please	connect	cables	after	attaching	an	arm	stand.
•	Since	the	monitor	and	arm	are	so	heavy,	dropping	them	may	result	in	injury	or	equipment	damage.
Setup Procedure
1	 Lay	the	LCD	monitor	on	a	soft	cloth	spread	over	on	a	stable	surface	with	the	
panel	surface	facing	down.
2	 Remove	the	tilt	stand	by	loosening	the	screws.
Unscrew	the	four	screws	securing	the	unit	and	the	satand	with	the	screwdriver.
3	 Attach	an	arm	stand	to	the	LCD	monitor	securely.
Secure	the	monitor	to	the	arm	or	stand	using	the	screws	specified	in	the	user's	manual	of	the	arm	
or	stand.
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-. Connecting Two PCs to the Monitor
Two	PCs	can	be	connected	to	the	monitor	through	the	DVI-I	connector	and	DisplayPort	connector	on	
the	back	of	the	monitor.
Connection examples
PC 1 PC 
(Ex.1)DigitalDVI
Signal Cable 
(FD-C39 enclosed)
Signal Cable 
(PP200 optional)
DisplayPortDigital
(Ex.2)Analog
D-Sub 
mini 15 
pin
Signal Cable 
(FD-C16 enclosed)
Selecting input signal
Switch	the	input	signal	with	.	Input	signal	switches	each	time		is	pressed.	When	the	signal	is	
switched,	the	active	signal	type	 (DVI	digital,	DVI	analog	or	DisplayPort)	appears	at	the	top	right	corner	
of	the	screen.
The	monitor	recognizes	the	connector	through	which	PC	signals	are	input.	When	either	PC	is	turned	off	
or	enters	the	power-saving	mode,	the	monitor	automatically	displays	signals	of	another	PC.
Input signal settingPerformance
AutoIf one of the PC turned off or became to power saving mode, the other 
signal is automatically displayed.
ManualThe monitor detects only the PC’s signals currently displaying automatically. 
Select the active input by pressing .
Note
• 	When	"Auto"	is	selected	for	,	the	power	saving	mode	of	the	monitor	activates	only	if	
both	PCs	are	in	power	saving	mode.
DVI-IDisplayPort
Input Signal Selection button
 
						

							
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5. Reference

-. Utilizing USB (Universal Serial Bus)
This	monitor	provides	a	hub	which	supports	the	USB	standard.	When	connecting	to	a	USB	compliant	PC	
or	another	hub,	the	monitor	functions	as	a	hub	to	which	the	USB	compliant	peripherals	can	be	easily	
connected.
Required system environment
•	PC	equipped	with	USB	ports	or	another	USB	hub	connected	to	the	USB	compliant	PC
•	Windows	2000/XP/Vista	//	Mac	OS	9.2.2/Mac	OS	X	10.2	or	later
•	USB	Cable	(MD-C93,	enclosed)
Note
•	The	USB	hub	function	may	not	work	properly	depending	on	the	PC	or	peripherals.	Please	consult	the	
manufacturer	of	each	device	about	the	USB	support.
• 	Using	the	USB	Rev.	2.0	compatible	PC	or	peripherals	is	recommended.
•	Devices	connected	to	the	USB	port	(upstream	and	downstream)	work	when	the	monitor	is	in	power	
saving	mode	or	when	the	power	button	of	the	monitor	is	Off.	Therefore,	power	consumption	of	the	
monitor	varies	with	connected	devices	even	in	the	power	saving	mode.
• 	When	the	main	power	switch	is	Off,	device	connected	to	the	USB	port	will	not	operate.
•	The	followings	are	procedures	for	the	Windows	2000/XP/Vista	and	Mac	OS.
Connecting to the USB HUB
1	 Connect	the	monitor	to	the	PC	with	the	signal	cable	first,	then	turn	on	the	PC.
2	 Connect	the	upstream	port	of	the	monitor	to	the	downstream	port	of	the	
USBcompliant	PC	or	another	hub	by	using	the	USB	cable.
After	connecting	the	USB	cable,	the	USB	function	can	be	set	up	automatically.
3	 After	setting	up,	the	monitor's	USB	hub	is	available	for	connecting	USB	compliantperipherals	to	the	downstream	ports	of	the	monitor.
Downstream
Upstream
 
						

							
5. Reference
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-. Setting Range of Frequency
Depending	upon	your	operating	environment,	it	may	be	necessary	to	set	the	frequency	that	corresponds	
to	your	graphics	board.	If	you	install	it	for	the	first	time	or	change	environment,	set	the	monitor.
NOTE
•	Refer	to	the	manual	of	the	graphics	board.
•These	environment	described	below	can	be	set	regardless	of	whether	or	not	the	computer	is	running.
How to set
1	 Press		to	turn	off	the	unit.
2	 Press		again	while	pressing	.
3	 Select	the	input	signal	using	the		in	the		menu	at	the	
center	of	the	monitor.
	
Use	
	to	select	(or	just	confirm)	the	frequency	that	corresponds	to	your	
graphics	board,	and	then	press	
.
[Analog	Input]
SettingHorizontal scanning frequency 
(kHz)
Vertical scanning frequency 
(Hz)
Normal24~9447~86
Wide24~13047~120
[Digital	Input	(DVI/DisplayPort)]
SettingHorizontal scanning frequency 
(kHz)
 Vertical scanning frequency 
(Hz)
Normal31~7659~61
Wide26~7823~63
4	 Restart	the	computer	if	the	settings	have	been	changed.
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5. Reference

-. Specifications
LCD PanelSize61 cm (24.1 inch)
Surface 
treatment
Hard Coating
Surface 
hardness
3H
Response 
Time
Approx. 12 ms
Viewing 
Angle
Horizontal : 178°, Vertical : 178°(CR: 10 or more)
Dot Pitch0.270 mm
Horizontal Scan 
Frequency
Analog24 ~ 130 kHz (Automatic)
Digital26 ~ 78 kHz
Vertical Scan 
Frequency
Analog47.5 ~ 120 Hz (Automatic)
Digital23.75 ~ 63 Hz (VGA TEXT: 69 ~ 71 Hz)
Resolution1920 dots x 1200 lines
Dot Clock 
(Max.)
Analog204 MHz
Digital164.5 MHz
Display Colors16.77 million colors (max.)
Recommended Brightness120 cd/m2 or less  (with color temperature of between 5000K to 6500K)
Display Area518.4 mm (H) × 324.0 mm (V) (20.4" (H) x 12.8" (V))
Power Supply100-120/200-240 VAC±10%, 50/60 Hz, 1.05 A/0.5 A 
Power 
Consumptionl
Screen Display On105 W (with USB load)
95 W (without USB load)
Power Saving Mode1.5 W or less (for DVI-I single signal input without USB load, [Input Signal]: 
“Manual”)
Power Button off1 W or less (without USB load)
Main Power 
switch off
0 W
Input Signal ConnectorDVI-I connector (Applicable to HDCP) x 1
DisplayPort connector (Complies with Standard V1.1a, applicable to 
HDCP) x 1
Analog Input Signal (Sync)Separate, TTL, Positive/Negative
Composite, TTL, Positive/Negative
Analog Input Signal (Video)0.7 Vp-p / 75 ohms, Positive
Input Signal (Digital) (DVI)TMDS (Single Link)
Signal 
registration
Analog45 (Factory preset: 27)
Digital10 (Factory preset: 0)
Plug & PlayAnalog / Digital (DVI-I) : VESA DDC 2B / EDID structure 1.3
Digital (DisplayPort) : VESA DisplayPort / EDID structure 1.4
Dimensionswith stand566 mm (W) x 456 ~ 538 mm (H) x 230 mm (D) (22.3"(W) x 18" ~ 21.2" (H) x 9.1"(D))
without stand566 mm (W) x 367 mm (H) x 85 mm (D) (22.3"(W) x 14.4" (H) x 3.35"(D))
with hood571 mm (W) x 462 ~ 544 mm (H) x 347.6 mm (D) (22.5"(W) x 18.2" ~ 21.4" (H) x 13.7"(D))