Eizo Coloredge Cg245w Users Manual

							Important
Please read PRECAUTIONS, this User’s Manual and Setup Guide (separate 
volume) carefully to familiarize yourself with safe and effective usage.•  Please read the Setup Guide (separate volume)
•  The latest User’s Manual is available for download from our site: 
http://www.eizo.com
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note that EIZO monitor specifications are subject to change without notice.
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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.
  
						

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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.
● LCD Panel
•  Clean the LCD panel with a soft cloth such as cotton cloth or lens cleaning 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
•  Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth dampened with a little mild detergent.
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.
  
						

							5CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Cover  ............................................................. 1
Notice for this monitor ............................................. 3
CONTENTS ............................................................. 5
Chapter 1  Introduction  ........................................7
1-1. Features .............................................................. 7
1-2. Controls and Functions  ....................................8
1-3. Utility Disk  .......................................................... 9
●  Disk contents and software overview  ..............9
●  To use ColorNavigator  ...................................... 9
1- 4. Basic Operation and Functions  .....................10
Basic operation of menu  .....................................10
Showing Button Guide  ........................................ 11
Functions  .............................................................. 12
Chapter 2  Adjusting Screen ..............................14
2-1. Setting Screen Resolution  ...............................14
Compatible Resolutions/Frequencies  ...............14
Setting Resolution  ............................................... 15
●  Windows 7 ....................................................... 15
●  Windows Vista ................................................. 15
●  Windows XP .................................................... 15
●  Mac OS X ........................................................ 15
2-2. Expanding Signal Output Range   [Range Extension]  .......................................... 16
2-3. Displaying Screen Correctly  ...........................16
Digital Input  .......................................................... 16
Analog Input  ......................................................... 16
2- 4. Color Adjustment  ............................................ 20
●  To select the display mode (Color Mode)  .......20
●  To perform advanced adjustments  ..................21
●  Adjustment items in each mode  ......................21
●  To adjust the brightness [Brightness]  .............22
●  To adjust the contrast [Contrast]  ....................22
●  To adjust the color temperature [Temperature]  ... 22
●  To adjust the gamma value [Gamma]  ............23
●  To adjust the hue [Hue]  ..................................23
●  To adjust the color saturation [Saturation]  .....23
●  To enhance the outline of the image 
  [Outline Enhancer]  .......................................... 24
●  To adjust the gain value [Gain]  ........................24
●  To adjust the black level [Black Level] .............24
●  To adjust six colors [6 Colors]  ........................25
2-5. Displaying Lower Resolutions  .......................26
●  To change screen size [Screen Size]  .............26
2- 6. Configuring moving image performance 
[Overdrive]  ..................................................... 26
Chapter 3  Setting Monitor .................................27
3-1. Enabling/Disabling Mode Selection  
[Mode Preset]  ................................................. 27
3-2. Locking Buttons [Key Lock]  ...........................27
3-3. Setting the EIZO Logo Display [Logo]  ..........28
3- 4. Setting Orientation [Orientation] ...................28
3-5. Setting Language [Language]  .......................29
3- 6. Setting Range of Frequency   [Signal Bandwidth]  ........................................ 29
3-7. Setting the Display Position of the Adjustment  Menu [Menu Position]  ...................................30
3- 8. 
Sets the brightness of the front buttons 
[Indicator]  ....................................................... 30
3-9. Restoring the Default Setting  .........................31
●  To reset color adjustment values [Color Reset]  .... 31
●  To reset all adjustments to the factory default 
  settings [All Reset]  .......................................... 31
Chapter 4  SelfCalibration  ..................................32
4-1. Executing SelfCalibration [Calibration]  ........32
4-2. Checking Calibration Results [Result] ..........32
4-3.  Setting Calibration Details [Setting] 
.............33
●  Setting the mode to execute SelfCalibration 
  [Mode Selection]  ............................................ 33
●  Setting the calibration targets  ........................33
●  Setting the monitor date and time 
  [Clock Adjustment]  ......................................... 34
●  Setting the calibration schedule [Schedule]  ...35
Chapter 5  Power Saving Function  ....................36
5-1. Setting the Power Saving [Power Save]  ........36
Chapter 6  Troubleshooting  ...............................37
Chapter 7  Reference  .......................................... 40
7-1. Attaching an Arm  ............................................. 40
7-2. Connecting More than Two PCs to the Monitor  ... 41
● To switch the input signal 
.................................41
●  To set input signal selection [Input Selection]  .... 42
7-3. Making Use of USB (Universal Serial Bus)  ...43
●  Required System Environment  .......................43
●  Connection Procedure (Setup of USB Function)  ... 43
   
						

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7- 4. Displaying Monitor Information .....................44
●  Displaying signal information [Signal Info]  .....44
●  Displaying monitor information [Monitor Info]  ...44
7-5 . Specifications  .................................................. 45
7- 6. Glossary  ........................................................... 49
7-7. Preset Timing  .................................................... 52
About TCO’ 03 ..................................................... 53
FCC Declaration of Conformity  .........................54
HinweiseHinweise zur Auswahl des richtigen 
Schwenkarms für Ihren Monitor  ........................55
Hinweis zur Ergonomie  ......................................55
LIMITED WARRANTY  .......................................... 56
CONTENTS
   
						

							7Chapter 1  Introduction
Chapter 1  Introduction
Thank you very much for choosing an EIZO Color Monitor.
1-1. Features
• 24” wide format LCD
•  Wide color gamut of 98% of Adobe RGB
•  Applicable to the resolution of 1920 dots x 1200 lines
•  HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Interface)
•  Frame Synchronous mode supported (23.75 - 30.5Hz, 47.5 - 61Hz)
•  Applicable to DisplayPort (applicable to 8 bit or 10 bit, not applicable to audio signals)
•  3 signal input terminals (DVI-I x 2, DisplayPort x 1)
•  Color Mode function reproduces color gamut and gamma compliant with Adobe®RGB, [EBU/
REC709/SMPTE-C] broadcasting standards, as well as [DCI] digital cinema standards.
“2-4. Color Adjustment” (page 20)
• Attaching the “Adjustment Certificate” to describe the grayscale and uniformity characteristics of the 
monitor individually
•  Portrait/Landscape display available (rotate 90 degrees clockwise
•  Monitor hood attached
•  The front buttons light to improve operability in dark places.
“3-8. Sets the brightness of the front buttons [Indicator]” (page 30)
• This product is equipped with a built-in color measurement sensor, and supports SelfCalibration in 
which the monitor executes calibration independently.
“Chapter 4  SelfCalibration” (page 32)
• The provided “ColorNavigator” calibration software enables you to calibrate monitor characteristics 
and generate color profiles
“1-3. Utility Disk” (page 9)
• Color Vision Deficiency Simulation Software “UniColor Pro” supported
This software can be downloaded from http://www.eizo.com
• Power saving function
This product is equipped with power saving function.
 
- Power Consumption when main power switch is Off: 0W
Equipped with main power switch.
Turning off the main power switch completely shuts off power supply to the monitor while the monitor is not 
used.
CAUTION
Be careful of the following points when using the monitor hood. 
• Do not carry the monitor with the hood attached. 
While carrying the monitor, the hood may fall or slip off, which may result in injury or equipment 
damage.
• Do not place any objects on the hood. 
If the hood falls or slips off or the monitor falls over, it may result in injury or equipment damage.
Attention
• Storing or using the monitor at a temperature of under 30°C and a humidity of under 70% is recommended, or 
it may affect the measurement accuracy of the built-in sensor. Avoid storing or using the sensor where it may be 
exposed to direct sunlight.
  
						

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NOTE
• 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 “3-4. Setting Orientation 
[Orientation]” (page 28) .)
•  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. Refer to the manual of the graphics board for details.
1-2. Controls and Functions
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1Ambient Light Sensor Measures ambient light. 
2
 button Switches input signals for display images.
3
 button Allows you to switch the Color Mode.
4
 button Displays the SelfCalibration menu. 
5
 button Cancels the adjustment/setting or exit the adjustment menu.
6
 buttons Chooses an adjustment item or increases/decreases adjusted values for 
advanced adjustments using the Adjustment menu.
7
 button Displays the Adjustment menu, determines an item on the menu screen, 
and saves values adjusted.
8
 button Turns the power on or off.
Indicates monitor’s operation status.
Blue : Operating
Flashing blue  
(2 times for each) : In the following cases, this notifies that recalibration 
is required. 
•  When the timer is set in ColorNavigator (CAL mode)
•  When the SelfCalibration schedule is set
Orange : Power saving
Off : Power off
9 Main Power switch Turns the main power on or off.
10 Power connector Connects the power cord.
11 Input signal connectors Display Port Connector  x 1
12 Input signal connectors DVI-I Connector x 2
13 USB port (Up) Connects the USB cable to use the software that needs USB 
connection, or to use USB Hub function.
14 USB port (Down) Connects a peripheral USB dirive.
15 Stand Used to adjust the height and angle of the monitor screen.
16 Security lock slot Complies with Kensington's MicroSaver security system.
17 Cable holder Covers the monitor cables.
Adjustment menu
  
						

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1-3. 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 application 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.
ItemOverview For 
Windows For 
Macintosh
A “Readme.txt” or “read me” file √√
ColorNavigator An 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 “7-3. Making Use of USB (Universal Serial Bus)” (page 43) .
  
						

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1- 4. Basic Operation and Functions
Basic operation of menu
1 Displaying Menu
Displaying Adjustment menu
Press 
. The adjustment menu appears.
Current mode
Menu title
Settings
Menu
Item
Displaying SelfCalibration menu
Press 
, The SelfCalibration menu appears.
Current time
Menu title
Item
2 
Adjusting/Setting
1.  Choose a menu to adjust/set with , and press .
2. Choose an item to adjust/set with , and press .