Eizo Flexscan S1501 Users Manual

							
9Chapter 1  Overview and Features
To make useful settings/adjustments
Setting Input Signal Selection
●  To set input signal selection [Input Signal] ………………………… see page 20
Off Timer Setting 
●  To set monitor power-off time  [Off Timer] …………………………… see page 16
Setting Adjustment Menu Position
●  To adjust the menu position  [Menu Position]  …………………… see page 18
BrightRegulator setting
●  To set automatic brightness adjustment [BrightRegulator]  …………………… see page 19
Power Indicator Setting
●  To turn off the Power indicator while a screen is  displayed 
[Power Indicator]  …………………… see page 17
Resumption of Default Setting
● To reset all settings  [Reset]
  ……………………………… see page 19
Basic operation of Adjustment menu
[Displaying Adjustment menu and selecting function]
(1) Press 
. The main menu appears.
(2)  Select a function with 
  or , and press . The sub menu appears.
(3)  Select a function with 
 or , and press . The adjustment/setting menu appears.
(4)  Adjust the selected item with 
 or , and press . The setting is saved.
[Exiting Adjustment menu]
(1)  Choose  from the sub menu and press 
.
(2)  Choose  from the main menu and press 
.
NOTE
•  The Adjustment menu can also be exited by pressing  twice quickly.
EIZO Logo Display Setting
●  To display EIZO logo [EIZO Logo Appearing  Function]  ………………………… see page 17
Locking Buttons
●  To lock operation [Adjustment Lock]  …………………………………… see page 17
Disabling DDC/CI Communication
●  To disable DDC/CI communication  …………………………………… see page 18
Connecting Cables
●  Connecting Two PCs to the Monitor  …………………………………… see page 20
 Adjustment menu (Refer to below for operation)
Language
●  To set a language to be displayed [Language]
Page 18
Information
●  To check settings, usage time, etc. [Information]
Page 18
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10Chapter 2  Settings and Adjustments
2-1 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 application software programs.
● Disk contents and software overview
  The disk includes color profiles, application software programs for adju\
stment, and User’s Manual. Refer to “Readme.
txt” or the “Readme” file on the disk for software startup proc\
edures or file access procedures.
Item Overview For Windows For Macintosh
A “Readme.txt” or “Readme”  fi le
✓✓
Color Pro fi les (ICC Pro fi les) A speci fi c  fi le including the color 
characteristic information for the monitor.✓✓
Screen Adjustment Program Available for easy adjustments of the  monitor screen following adjustment 
patterns and procedures on the screen.
✓✓
User’s Manual of this monitor (PDF fi le)
Chapter 2  Settings and Adjustments
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11Chapter 2  Settings and Adjustments
2-2 Screen Adjustment
Digital Input
When digital signals are input, images are displayed correctly based on \
the 
preset data of the monitor.
Analog Input
The monitor screen adjustment is used to suppress fl ickering of the screen or 
adjust screen position and screen size correctly according to the PC to \
be used.
To use the monitor comfortably, adjust the screen when the monitor is set up for 
the  fi rst time or when the settings of the PC in use are updated.
   
The auto-adjustment function works in the following cases:
•  When a signal is input into the monitor for the  fi rst time
•  When a signal is input into the monitor for the  fi rst time after the 
resolution or refresh rate of input signals is changed
[Adjustment Procedure]
 Automatic Adjustment
1  To adjust screen automatically [Screen]
  (1)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
  (2)  Select “Execute” with 
  or , and press .
  (3)  Flickering, screen position, and screen size are corrected by the auto-
adjustment function.
   
If satisfactory adjustment cannot be obtained with the auto-
adjustment function, perform the adjustment following the 
procedure below. When the screen is displayed correctly, go to step 
4 “Range Adjustment”.
 Advanced Adjustment
2  Run the Screen Adjustment Program.
Load the EIZO LCD Utility Disk on the PC, and start the Screen 
Adjustment Program compatible with the PC in use.
After the program starts up, perform the adjustment in step 3 following \
the 
instructions of the program.
Attention
•  Wait 30 minutes or more from monitor power on before starting 
adjustments.
Attention
•  This function works correctly when an image is fully displayed over 
the display area. It does not work 
properly when an image is displayed 
only on a part of the screen (DOS 
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
•  Use “Screen Adjustment Program” on the supplied EIZO LCD Utility Disk.
NOTE
•  For how to start the Screen Adjustment Program, refer to 
“Readme.txt” or the “Readme”  fi le. 
You can run the program directly 
from the start menu of the disk.
•  If no adjustment program is available  for your PC, display a checkerboard 
pattern on the screen (see below) and 
go to the following steps.
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NOTE
•  Press the control button slowly so as not to miss the adjustment point.
• When blurring,  fl ickering or bars 
appear on the screen after adjustment, 
proceed to [Phase] to remove 
fl  ickering or blurring.
Attention
•  Flickering or blurring may not be 
eliminated depending on your PC or 
graphics board.
3  Perform advanced adjustments for the following using the 
 menu of the Adjustment menu.
●  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  fl ickering or blurring [Phase]
(1)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(2)  Adjust the phase with  or , and press .
The adjustment is completed. 
●  To correct screen position 
  [Hor. Position], [Ver. Position] Since the number of pixels and the pixel positions are  fi xed 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.
(1)  Choose  and or  from the   menu, and press 
.
The  or  menu appears.
(2)  Adjust the position with  or  to display the image properly 
in the display area of the monitor.
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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4  Adjust the signal output range.
●  To adjust color gradation automatically [Range]Every color gradation (0 to 255) can be displayed by adjusting the 
signal output level.
(1)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
(2)  Select “Execute” with 
  or , and press .
(3)  Color gradation is adjusted correctly by the auto-adjustment 
function.
The output range is adjusted automatically to display images with the 
maximum color gradation.
When using the “Screen Adjustment Program”, the program is  fi nished.
5  Change the smoothing setting.
●  To modify blurred characters/lines [Smoothing]
When a low-resolution image is displayed, the characters or lines of 
the displayed image may be blurred.
(1)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(2)  Select a suitable level from 1 to 5 (where 1 = soft and 5 = sharp)  with 
 or , and press .
The smoothing adjustment is completed.
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14Chapter 2  Settings and Adjustments
2-3 Color Adjustment
Simple Adjustment [FineContrast Mode]
This function allows you to select the best display mode for monitor bri\
ghtness, 
etc.
● FineContrast mode
An appropriate display mode is selectable out of three modes.
Mode Purpose
Custom Available for making desired setting.
sRGB Suitable for color matching with sRGB compatible 
peripherals.
Text Suitable for displaying texts for word processing or 
spreadsheets.
Displays current mode.
FineContrast mode name
Example) Custom
 
 ● To select FineContrast mode
(1) Press .
The FineContrast mode changes at every time pressing .
(2)  Choose desired mode and press .
The setting completes.
NOTE
•  The Adjustment menu and the 
FineContrast mode cannot be 
displayed at the same time.
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Advanced Adjustments [Adjustment Menu]
Independent setting and saving of color adjustment are available for eac\
h 
FineContrast mode.
● To select an appropriate mode for images
✓ : Adjustment available     
−: Invalid for adjustment
Icon Function FineContrast mode
Custom sRGB Text
Brightness✓✓✓
Contrast✓ −
✓
Temperature✓ −
✓
Gamma✓ −
✓
Gain✓ −−
Reset✓✓✓
Menu Description Adjustment range
BrightnessTo adjust the full screen 
brightness as desired 0 to 100%
NOTE
•  You can also adjust the brightness by pressing  or  
button while the adjustment menu is not displayed.
• Press 
 after adjustment. 
•  The values shown in the “%” are available only as reference.
Contrast
To adjust the contrast of the 
image 0 to 100%
NOTE
•  The values shown in the “%” are available only as reference.
Temperature
To select a color 
temperature 4000K to 10000K in units of 500K 
(including 9300K).
NOTE
• Setting the value to “Off” presents the natural color of the panel.
•  The values shown in the Kelvin (K) are available only as 
reference.
Gamma
To set a gamma value 1.8, 2.0, 2.2
Gain
To adjust red, green, and 
blue to a desired color tone 
respectively 0 to 100%
Adjust the respective brightness of 
red/green/blue to make a desired 
color tone. Display an image with 
white or gray background for 
adjustment.
NOTE
•  The values shown in the “%” are available only as reference.
•  When using the  setting, the  setting is 
set to “Off”.
Reset
To reset the color settings of the selected FineContrast mode to 
the default settings
●  To set/adjust color
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press .
(2)  Select a desired function from the  menu, and press 
.
The selected function menu appears.
(3)  Adjust the selected item with  or , and press .
The adjustment is completed.
NOTE
•  The Adjustment menu and the  FineContrast mode cannot be 
displayed at the same time.
•  Adjustable functions vary depending  on the type of FineContrast mode.
Attention
•  Perform [Range Adjustment] before starting color adjustment for analog 
input signals.
Refer to “To adjust color gradation 
automatically” on page 13.
•  Wait 30 minutes or more from  monitor power on before starting the 
color adjustment.
•  Choose “Reset” in the  menu  to revert to the default settings (factory 
settings) of hue of the color mode 
selected.
•  The same image may be seen in  different colors on multiple monitors 
due to their monitor-speci fi c 
characteristics. Make  fi ne color 
adjustment visually when matching 
colors on multiple monitors.
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16Chapter 2  Settings and Adjustments
2-4  Off Timer Settings
● To set monitor power-off time [Off Timer]
This function allows the monitor to automatically turn off after a speci fi ed time 
has passed. This function serves to reduce afterimages caused when the monitor 
screen is left on for a long time period without use. Use this function \
when an 
image is displayed throughout the day.
[Off Timer System]
Timer Monitor Power Indicator
ON time (1H - 23H) Operating Blue
Last 15 min. in “ON time” Advance Notice *
Flashing blue
“ON time” expired Power Off Off
* When  is pressed during the advance notice period, the monitor continues to o\
perate for 
additional 90 minutes. Extension of operation time can be set without li\
mitation.
[Procedure]
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(3)  Select “Enable” with  or , and press .
(4)  Set a monitor ON time (1 to 23 hours) with 
 or , and press .
The Off Timer setting is completed.
[Resumption Procedure]
• Press 
.
Attention
•  The Off Timer functions even in the  power saving mode, but the advance 
notice is disabled. The monitor power 
is turned off without advance notice.
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2-5  Power Indicator/EIZO Logo Display Settings
● To turn off the Power indicator while a screen is displayed 
[Power Indicator]
This function enables to turn off the Power indicator (blue) while a screen is 
displayed.
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(3)  Select “Disable” with  or , and press .
The Power Indicator setting is completed.
●  To display EIZO logo [EIZO Logo Appearing Function]
When this unit is turned on, the EIZO logo appears at the center of the \
screen. 
Selection to display or not to display the logo is available with this f\
unction.
[Procedure]
(1) Press 
 to power off the unit.
(2) Press 
 again while pressing .
The EIZO logo does not appear on the screen.
[Resetting]
(1) Press 
 to power off the unit.
(2) Press 
 again while pressing .
The logo appears again.
2-6 Locking Buttons
●  To lock operation [Adjustment Lock]
This function locks the buttons to retain the status adjusted or set onc\
e.
Buttons that can be 
locked •  (Enter button) Adjustments/settings using 
Adjustment menu
Buttons that cannot 
be locked • 
 /  (Control buttons)
• 
 (Volume control button)
• 
 (Input Signal Selection button)
• 
 (Mode button)
• 
 (Power button)
(1) Press  to turn off the unit.
(2) Press 
 again while pressing .
The screen is displayed with the adjustment lock.
[Unlocking]
(1) Press 
 to turn off the unit.
(2) Press 
 again while pressing .
The screen is displayed with the adjustment lock released.
NOTE
•  The Power indicator lights up at  power on with the default setting.
NOTE
•  The logo appears with the default setting.
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2-7  Disabling DDC/CI Communication
● To disable DDC/CI communication
[Procedure]
(1) Press 
 to turn off the unit.
(2) Press 
 again while pressing .
DDC/CI communication setting is disabled.
[Resetting]
(1) Press 
 to turn off the unit.
(2) Press 
 again while pressing .
DDC/CI communication setting is enabled.
[Checking the setting status]
(1)  Select  menu in the Adjustment menu and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(2) Pressing  continuously, the DDC/CI communication setting status is 
shown on the 2nd page of the information page.
2-8  Setting Adjustment Menu Position
●  To adjust the menu position [Menu Position]
Adjust the menu position using the following procedure.
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(3)  Select a menu position with  or , and press .
The menu position setting is completed.
2-9  Viewing Information/Setting Language
●  To check settings, usage time, etc. [Information]
This function allows you to check settings, model name, serial number, and 
usage time of the monitor.
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(2) Then, press  to check settings, etc.
●  To set a language to be displayed [Language]
Select the Adjustment menu language.
Selectable languages
English/German/French/Spanish/Italian/Swedish/Simpli fi ed Chinese/
Traditional Chinese/Japanese
(1)  Choose  menu from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(2)  Choose a language with  or , and press .
The language setting is completed.
NOTE
•  Five positions (center/ upper right/  lower right/ upper left/ lower left) can 
be selected.
NOTE
•  The usage time is not always “0” when you purchase the monitor due 
to factory inspection.
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