Eizo Flexscan Ev2023w Users Manual

							
11Chapter 1  Features and Overview

To	use	the	monitor	with	low	power	consumption
Power-save	Settings
● Setting On/Off for Power Saving mode  
[Power Save]   ………………………see page 22
● Turning off the monitor automatically  
[Off Timer]   …………………………see page 22
● Shifting to the power saving mode when a 
person leaves the monitor  
[EcoView Sense]  …………………see  page 23
[At	analog	signal	input]
[At	digital	signal	input]
•  The Adjustment menu and the EcoView menu 
cannot be displayed at the same time.
•  EcoView menu is temporarily displayed when the 
power of the monitor is turned on.
	Main	menu	(Refer	to	page	1	for	operation)
Setting	On/Off	for	the	EcoView		
function	
	
(power	saving	function)
This monitor is equipped with the EcoView function for power saving.
Press  to display the setting menu.
Choose the item with  or  (you can also choose it 
with ). 
Change "On" and "Off" with  or .
●  Setting On/Off for the automatic brightness 
adjustment function  
[Auto EcoView]   …………………………see page 23
● Shifting to the power saving mode when a person 
leaves the monitor  
[EcoView Sense]   ………………………see page 23
● Setting On/Off for the power saving level indicator 
[EcoView Index]   …………………………see page 24
NOTE
•  EcoView Index is available only when the monitor is used 
with "Landscape" position. When the monitor is used with 
"Portrait" position (the orientation of the Adjustment menu 
is set to "Portrait"), neither indicator nor setting menu 
appear.
	EcoView	menu	
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Information
● Displaying Monitor Infomation [Information]
To	make	useful	settings/adjustments
	Adjustment	menu	(Refer	to	page	1	for	operation)
[At	analog	signal	input]
[At	digital	signal	input]
Other	Settings
 
●  To change screen size  
[Screen Size]  ………………………see page 25
● To adjust brightness of non-display area  
[Border Intensity]  ……………………see page 25
●  To set input signal selection  
[Input Signal]  ………………………see page 31
● To update menu settings  
[Menu Size/Menu Position/Menu Off Timer/ 
Translucent]  …………………………see page 26
●  To set the orientation of the Adjustment menu 
[Orientation]  …………………………see page 27
●  Setting Power Indicator ON/OFF  
[Power Indicator]  ……………………see page 28
●  To reset all adjustments to the factory default 
settings [Reset]  ……………………see page 29
Language
● Setting Language [Language]
Page	8
● Locking Buttons  ………………………see page 27
● Enabling/Disabling DDC/CI communication  
[DDC/CI]  ………………………………see page 28
● Setting EIZO logo display ON/OFF  …see page 28
Sound	Settings
 
● Adjusting Volume [Volume]  …………see page 21
●  Turning off the audio output at Power Saving 
mode [Power Save]  …………………see page 21
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Basic	operation	of	Adjustment	menu
[Displaying	Adjustment	menu	and	selecting	function]
(1)  Press 
. The Main menu appears.
(2)  Select a function with 
 /  /  / , and press . The Sub menu appears.
(3)  Select a function with 
 /  /  / , and press . The adjustment/setting menu appears.
(4)  Adjust the selected item with 
 /  /  / , and press . The setting is saved.
[Exiting	 Adjustment	menu]
(1)  Choose  from the Sub menu and press 
. The Main menu appears.
(2)  Choose  from the Main menu and press 
. The Adjustment menu quits.
NOTE
• The Adjustment menu can also be exited by pressing  twice quickly.
•   or  can also be selected by pressing 
 twice in the Main menu or Sub menu.
 
						

							
1Chapter 2  Settings and Adjustments

-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. R\
efer to “Readme.txt” file on the disk for 
software startup procedures or file access procedures.
ItemOverviewOS
A “Readme.txt” file
Screen adjustment pattern filesUsed when adjusting the image of the analog signal input manually.
ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI)A software for adjusting the screen using the mouse and keyboard.Windows XP/Vista/7
EIZO ScreenSlicerA software that divides a screen and lays out multiple windows efficiently.Windows XP/Vista/7
User’s Manual of this monitor (PDF file)
●	To	use	ScreenManager	Pro	for	LCD
For the installation and use of ScreenManager Pro for LCD, refer to its User ’s Manual on the disk.
Chapter		 Settings	and	Adjustments
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-	 Screen	Adjustment
Digital	Input
When digital signals are input, images are displayed correctly based on the 
preset data of the monitor, but if characters and/or lines appear blurred, go to 
step 6 “To modify blurred characters/lines [Smoothing]”. When performing 
more advanced adjustment, see “2-3 Color Adjustment” (page 18) and 
subsequent pages.
Analog	Input
The monitor screen adjustment is used to suppress flickering of the screen or 
adjust screen position and screen size correctly according to the PC to be used.
    
The Self Adjust function works when all of the following 
conditions are satisfied:
• When a signal is input into the monitor for the first time
•  When the resolution or Vertical/Horizontal Frequency not 
displayed before is set
If the screen is not displayed correctly even after performing the Self  Adjust 
operation, adjust the screen according to the procedures on the following pages 
to use the monitor comfortably.
[Adjustment	Procedure]
1	 Perform	the	auto	adjustment.
●	 To	adjust	flickering,	screen	position,	and	screen	size	
automatically	[Screen]
(1)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(2) Choose  with  or , and press .
Flickering, screen position, and screen size are corrected by the auto-
adjustment function.
    
If the screen is not displayed correctly even after adjusting in step 
1 above, perform the adjustments according to the procedures on 
the following pages. When the screen is displayed correctly, go to 
step 5 “To adjust color gradation automatically [Range]”.
2	 Prepare	the	display	pattern	for	the	analog	display	adjustment.
Load the “EIZO LCD Utility Disk” to your PC, and then open the “\
Screen 
adjustment pattern files”.
Attention
• This function works correctly when 
an image is fully displayed over the 
Windows or Macintosh display area. 
It does not work properly when an 
image is displayed only on a part of 
the screen (command prompt window, 
for example) or when a black 
background (wallpaper, etc.) is in use.
•  This function does not work correctly 
with some graphics boards.
•  “Auto in Progress” appears on the 
screen during auto adjustment.
Attention
• This function works correctly when 
an image is fully displayed over the 
Windows or Macintosh display area. 
It does not work properly when an 
image is displayed only on a part of 
the screen (command prompt window, 
for example) or when a black 
background (wallpaper, etc.) is in use.
•  This function does not work correctly 
with some graphics boards.
•  “Auto in Progress” appears on the 
screen during auto adjustment.
NOTE
• For details and instructions on opening 
the “Screen adjustment pattern files”, 
refer to the “Readme.txt” file.
NOTE
• For details and instructions on opening 
the “Screen adjustment pattern files”, 
refer to the “Readme.txt” file.
Attention
• Wait 30 minutes or more from 
monitor power on before starting 
adjustments. It is recommended 
to turn off the EcoView Sense to 
prevent the monitor from shifting to 
the power saving mode in this period 
(Refer to "2-9 Shifting to the power 
saving mode when a person leaves the 
monitor [EcoView Sense]" on page 
23).
•  Auto adjust function does not work 
for the images under the resolution of 
800 × 600 (SVGA).
 
						

							
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3	 Perform	the	auto	adjustment	again	with	the	analog	screen	adjustment	pattern	displayed.
●	 To	adjust	flickering,	screen	position,	and	screen	size	
automatically	[Screen]
(1)  Display Pattern 1 of the “Screen adjustment pattern files” in full 
screen on the monitor.
(2) Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(3) Choose  with  or , and press .
Flickering, screen position, and screen size are corrected by the auto-
adjustment function.
    
If the screen is not displayed correctly even after adjusting in step 
3 above, perform the adjustments according to the procedures on 
the following pages. When the screen is displayed correctly, go to 
step 5 “To adjust color gradation automatically [Range]”.
4	 Perform	advanced	adjustments	for	the	following	using	the	
	menu	of	the	 Adjustment	menu.
Adjust the clock, phase and position, in this order.
●	 To	eliminate	vertical	bars	[Clock]
(1)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(2) Adjust the clock with  or , and press .
The adjustment is completed.
●	To	remove	flickering	or	blurring	[Phase]
Adjustable range: 0 to 63
(1)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(2) Adjust the phase with  or , and press .
The adjustment is completed.
NOTE
• Press the control button slowly so as 
not to miss the adjustment point.
•  When blurring, flickering or bars 
appear on the screen after adjustment, 
proceed to [Phase] to remove 
flickering or blurring.
NOTE
• Press the control button slowly so as 
not to miss the adjustment point.
•  When blurring, flickering or bars 
appear on the screen after adjustment, 
proceed to [Phase] to remove 
flickering or blurring.
Attention
• Flickering or blurring may not be 
eliminated depending on your PC or 
graphics board.
Attention
• Flickering or blurring may not be 
eliminated depending on your PC or 
graphics board.
NOTE
• When vertical bars appear on the 
screen after adjustment, go back to 
“To eliminate vertical bars [Clock]”. 
(Clock → Phase → Position)
NOTE
• When vertical bars appear on the 
screen after adjustment, go back to 
“To eliminate vertical bars [Clock]”. 
(Clock → Phase → Position)
 
						

							
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●	 To	correct	screen	position	[Position](1)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(2) Adjust the position with  /  /  /  to display the image 
properly in the display area of the monitor, and press 
The adjustment is completed.
5	 Adjust	the	color	gradation.
●	 To	adjust	color	gradation	automatically	[Range]
Every color gradation (0 to 255) can be displayed by adjusting the 
signal output level.
(1) Display Pattern 2 in full screen on the monitor using the “Screen 
adjustment pattern files”.
(2) Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
(3)  Choose “Execute” with 
 or , and press .
The output range is adjusted automatically.
(4) Close the Pattern 2.
6	 Modify	blurred	characters	or	lines.
●	 To	modify	blurred	characters/lines	[Smoothing]
When a image is displayed with a resolution other than the 
recommendation, the characters or lines of the displayed image may be 
blurred.
Adjustable range: 1 to 5
(1) Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(3) Adjust the characters/lines with  or , and press .
The adjustment is completed.
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.
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.
Attention
• Smoothing setting may not be required 
depending on the display resolution. 
(You cannot choose the smoothing 
icon.)
Attention
• Smoothing setting may not be required 
depending on the display resolution. 
(You cannot choose the smoothing 
icon.)
 
						

							
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-	 Color	Adjustment
●	To	select	the	display	mode	(FineContrast	mode)
FineContrast allows you to select the best display mode easily according to the 
monitor’s application.
FineContrast mode
ModePurpose
CustomAvailable to change all setting values.
sRGBSuitable for color matching with sRGB compatible peripherals.
TextSuitable for displaying texts for word processing or spreadsheets.
PictureSuitable for displaying images such as photos or picture images.
MovieSuitable for playing back animated images.
Displays the current mode.
(1) Press  or .
The FineContrast mode name appears at the lower left of the screen.
(2) Change the mode by pressing  or  while mode name is displayed.
→Custom←→sRGB←→Text←→Picture←→Movie←
NOTE
• The Adjustment menu and the 
FineContrast mode name cannot be 
displayed at the same time.
•  “ScreenManager Pro for LCD” 
allows you to select the FineContrast 
mode automatically according to the 
application used.  
(Refer to “Chapter 3 Auto 
FineContrast” on the User’s Manual 
for “ScreenManager Pro for LCD”.)
NOTE
• The Adjustment menu and the 
FineContrast mode name cannot be 
displayed at the same time.
•  “ScreenManager Pro for LCD” 
allows you to select the FineContrast 
mode automatically according to the 
application used.  
(Refer to “Chapter 3 Auto 
FineContrast” on the User’s Manual 
for “ScreenManager Pro for LCD”.)
 
						

							
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●	To	perform	advanced	adjustments
Independent setting and saving of color adjustment are available for each 
FineContrast mode.
●	Adjustment	items	in	each	mode
According to the FineContrast mode selected, the adjustable function differs.
√: Adjustment available     −: Invalid for adjustment
IconFunctionFineContrast	modeCustomsRGBTextPictureMovie
Brightness√ √ √ √ √ 
Contrast√ −√ √ √ 
Temperature√ −√ √ √ 
Gamma√ −√ −−
Saturation√ −√ √ √ 
Hue√ −√ √ √ 
Gain√ −−−−
Reset√ √ √ √ √ 
●	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%
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  adjustment menu appears.
(3) Adjust the brightness with  or , and press .
The adjustment is completed.
●	To	adjust	the	contrast	[Contrast]
The luminance of the screen is adjusted by varying the video signal level.
Adjustable range: 0 to 100%
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  adjustment menu appears.
(3) Adjust the contrast with  or , and press .
The adjustment is completed.
Attention
• Wait 30 minutes or more from 
monitor power on before starting 
adjustments. It is recommended 
to turn off the EcoView Sense to 
prevent the monitor from shifting to 
the power saving mode in this period 
(Refer to "2-9 Shifting to the power 
saving mode when a person leaves the 
monitor [EcoView Sense]" on page 
23).
•  Perform the range adjustment first 
when adjusting color for analog input 
signals. (Refer to “To adjust color 
gradation automatically” on page 17).
•  The same image may be seen in 
different colors on multiple monitors 
due to their monitor-specific 
characteristics. Make fine color 
adjustment visually when matching 
colors on multiple monitors.
NOTE
• The values shown in “%” or “K” are 
available only as reference.
•  Using the “ScreenManager Pro for 
LCD” allows you to perform the color 
adjustment by using the mouse and 
keyboard of your PC. The adjusted 
status can be registered as a color data 
and restore the data later. (Refer to 
“Chapter 4 Color Adjustment” on the 
User’s Manual for “ScreenManager 
Pro for LCD”.)
Attention
• Wait 30 minutes or more from 
monitor power on before starting 
adjustments. It is recommended 
to turn off the EcoView Sense to 
prevent the monitor from shifting to 
the power saving mode in this period 
(Refer to "2-9 Shifting to the power 
saving mode when a person leaves the 
monitor [EcoView Sense]" on page 
23).
•  Perform the range adjustment first 
when adjusting color for analog input 
signals. (Refer to “To adjust color 
gradation automatically” on page 17).
•  The same image may be seen in 
different colors on multiple monitors 
due to their monitor-specific 
characteristics. Make fine color 
adjustment visually when matching 
colors on multiple monitors.
NOTE
• The values shown in “%” or “K” are 
available only as reference.
•  Using the “ScreenManager Pro for 
LCD” allows you to perform the color 
adjustment by using the mouse and 
keyboard of your PC. The adjusted 
status can be registered as a color data 
and restore the data later. (Refer to 
“Chapter 4 Color Adjustment” on the 
User’s Manual for “ScreenManager 
Pro for LCD”.)
NOTE
• You can also adjust the brightness by 
using the direct menu (Refer to "1-4 
Functions and Basic Operation" on 
page 10).
NOTE
• You can also adjust the brightness by 
using the direct menu (Refer to "1-4 
Functions and Basic Operation" on 
page 10).
NOTE
• In the contrast of 50%, every color 
gradation is displayed.
•  When adjusting the monitor, it 
is recommended to perform the 
brightness adjustment which may 
not lose the gradation characteristics, 
prior to the contrast adjustment. 
Perform the contrast adjustment in the 
following cases.
– When you feel the image is dark 
even if the brightness is set to 
100%. (Set the contrast to higher 
than 50%).
–  When you feel the image is bright 
even if the brightness is set to 0%. 
(Set the contrast to lower than 
50%).
NOTE
• In the contrast of 50%, every color 
gradation is displayed.
•  When adjusting the monitor, it 
is recommended to perform the 
brightness adjustment which may 
not lose the gradation characteristics, 
prior to the contrast adjustment. 
Perform the contrast adjustment in the 
following cases.
– When you feel the image is dark 
even if the brightness is set to 
100%. (Set the contrast to higher 
than 50%).
–  When you feel the image is bright 
even if the brightness is set to 0%. 
(Set the contrast to lower than 
50%).
 
						

							
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●	To	adjust	the	color	temperature	[Temperature]
The color temperature can be adjusted. The color temperature is normally used 
to express the hue of “White” and/or “Black” by a numerical value. The value 
is expressed in degrees “K” (Kelvin).
In the same way as the flame temperature, the image on the monitor is displayed 
reddish if the color temperature is low and is bluish if the color temperature is 
high. The gain preset values are set for each color temperature setting value.
5000KThe white color image is displayed reddish. The 5000K or 6000K is usually used in the printing industry.
6500KThe white color image is displayed in warm white like paper white. The temperature is suitable to display photographs or video images.
9300KThe white color image is displayed slightly bluish white.
Adjustable range: Off, 4000K-10000K (specified by every 500K unit, 
including 9300K)
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  adjustment menu appears.
(3) Adjust the color temperature with  or , and press .
The adjustment is completed.
●	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”.
Adjustable range: 1.8, 2.0, 2.2
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  adjustment menu appears.
(3) Adjust the gamma value with  or , and press .
The adjustment is completed.
●	To	adjust	the	color	saturation	[Saturation]
This function allows you to adjust the saturation of the color on the monitor .
Adjustable range: -128 to 127
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  adjustment menu appears.
(3) Adjust the saturation of the color with  or , and press .
The adjustment is completed.
NOTE
• You cannot adjust the value if the 
icon is not displayed, depending on 
the FineContrast mode selected. (See 
“Adjustment items in each mode” on 
page 19.)
•  [Gain] allows you to perform more 
advanced adjustment (See “To adjust 
the gain value” on page 21).
•  If you set to [Off], the image is 
displayed in the preset color of the 
monitor (Gain: 100% for each RGB).
•  When changing the gain value, the 
color temperature adjusting range is 
changed to “Off”.
NOTE
• You cannot adjust the value if the 
icon is not displayed, depending on 
the FineContrast mode selected. (See 
“Adjustment items in each mode” on 
page 19.)
•  [Gain] allows you to perform more 
advanced adjustment (See “To adjust 
the gain value” on page 21).
•  If you set to [Off], the image is 
displayed in the preset color of the 
monitor (Gain: 100% for each RGB).
•  When changing the gain value, the 
color temperature adjusting range is 
changed to “Off”.
NOTE
• You cannot adjust the value if the 
icon is not displayed, depending on 
the FineContrast mode selected. (See 
“Adjustment items in each mode” on 
page 19.)
NOTE
• You cannot adjust the value if the 
icon is not displayed, depending on 
the FineContrast mode selected. (See 
“Adjustment items in each mode” on 
page 19.)
Attention
• This function does not enable to 
display every color gradation.
NOTE
• You cannot adjust the value if the 
icon is not displayed, depending on 
the FineContrast mode selected. (See 
“Adjustment items in each mode” on 
page 19.)
•  Setting the minimum (-128) turns the 
image to a monochrome screen.
Attention
• This function does not enable to 
display every color gradation.
NOTE
• You cannot adjust the value if the 
icon is not displayed, depending on 
the FineContrast mode selected. (See 
“Adjustment items in each mode” on 
page 19.)
•  Setting the minimum (-128) turns the 
image to a monochrome screen.