Eizo Flexscan S1902sh Users Manual

							11Chapter 2  Settings and Adjustments
Setting	Resolution
When you connect the monitor to the PC and find that the resolution is improper, or when you want to change the 
resolution, follow the procedure below.
● 	 Windows	7
1.  Right-click the mouse anywhere on the desktop except for icons.
2.  From the displayed menu, click “Screen resolution”.
3.  On the "Screen Resolution" dialog, select the monitor .
4.  Click "Resolution" to select the desired resolution.
5.  Click the [OK] button.
6.  When a confirmation dialog is displayed, click [Keep changes].
●
	 Windows	Vista
1.  Right-click the mouse anywhere on the desktop except for icons.
2.  From the displayed menu, click “Personalize”.
3.  On the “Personalization” window, click “Display Settings”.
4.  On the “Display Settings” dialog, select the “Monitor” tab and select desired resolution in the 
“Resolution” field.
5.  Click the [OK] button.
6.  When a confirmation dialog is displayed, click [Yes].
●
	 Windows	XP
1.  Right-click the mouse anywhere on the desktop except for icons.
2.  From the displayed menu, click “Properties”.
3.  When the “Display Properties” dialog is displayed, click the “Settings” tab and select desired 
resolution for “Screen resolution” under “Display”.
4.  Click the [OK] button to close the dialog.
●
	 Mac	OS	X
1.  Select “System Preferences” from the Apple menu.
2.  When the “System Preferences” dialog is displayed, click “Displays” for “Hardware”.
3.  On the displayed dialog, select the “Display” tab and select desired resolution in the “Resolutions” 
field.
4.  Your selection will be reflected immediately. When you are satisfied with the selected resolution, close 
the window.
  
						

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2-3	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 application software programs.
●	 Disk	contents	and	software	overview
The disk includes software programs for adjustment, and User’s Manual. Refer to “Readme.txt” file on the disk for 
software startup procedures or file access procedures.
Item Overview OS
A “Readme.txt” file
Screen adjustment pattern files Used 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 ScreenSlicer A 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/EIZO	ScreenSlicer
For the installation and use of ScreenManager Pro for LCD/EIZO SceenSlicer , refer to the respective User’s Manual on 
the disc.
  
						

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2-4	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]” (page 15) . When 
performing more advanced adjustment, see  “2-5 Color Adjustment” (page 16) 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.
To use the monitor comfortably, adjust the screen when the monitor is set up for 
the first time or when the settings of the PC in use are updated.
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 or when the 
resolution or Vertical/Horizontal Frequency not displayed before is 
set
•  When signals with the vertical resolution over 480 are input
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) Select “Execute” 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]” (page 15)
.
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
•  Wait 30 minutes or more from 
monitor power on before starting 
adjustments. (Allow the monitor 
to warm up for at least 30 minutes 
before making 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.
NOTE
• For details and instructions on opening 
the “Screen adjustment pattern files”, 
refer to the “Readme.txt” file.
   
						

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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) Select “Execute” 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]” (page 15)
.
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  “● To remove flickering or 
blurring [Phase]” (page 14)  to remove 
flickering or blurring.
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]” 
(page 14).  (Clock → Phase → Position)
   
						

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●	To	correct	screen	position	[Hor.	Position],	[Ver.	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.
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)  Select “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  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(2) 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 shiftn 
an image to the correct position.
   
						

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2-5	Color	Adjustment
●	
To	select	the	display	mode	(FineContrast	mode)
This function allows you to select the best display mode for monitor brightness, 
etc.
FineContrast mode
Mode Purpose
Custom Available for making desired setting.
EyeCare Allows the brightness to be set lower than possible with 
other modes.
Paper Reduce the contrast and color temperature to view the 
result when printed on paper.
Text Suitable for displaying texts for word processing or 
spreadsheets.
sRGB Suitable for color matching with sRGB compatible 
peripherals.
(1) 
Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press .
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(3) Select the mode with  or , and press .
The setting completes.
●	
To 	perform	advanced	adjustments
Independent setting and saving of color adjustment are available for each 
FineContrast mode.
●	
Ad justment	items	in	each	mode
According to the FineContrast mode selected, the adjustable function dif
fers.
√: Adjustment available     −: Invalid for adjustment
IconFunction FineContrast	mode
Custom EyeCare
PaperTextsRGB
Brightness
√√
√√√
Contrast
√−−√−
Temperature
√√
− √−
Gain
√√
− −−
Reset
√√
√√√
NOTE
• “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”.)
Attention
•  Wait 30 minutes or more from 
monitor power on before starting 
adjustments.
•  Perform the range adjustment first 
when adjusting color for analog input 
signals.  
(Refer to  “● To adjust color gradation 
automatically [Range]” (page 15) .)
•  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.
   
						

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MenuDescription Adjustment	range
BrightnessTo adjust the full screen 
brightness as desired0 to 100%
NOTE
• 
You can also adjust the brightness by pressing  or  
button while the adjustment menu is not displayed. Press 
 
after adjustment. 
Contrast
To adjust the contrast of the 
image 0 to 100%
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%).
Temperature
To select a color 
temperature Off, 5000K, 6500K, 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.
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.
Attention
• 
This function does not enable to display every color gradation.
NOTE
• Values shown in percentage are available only as reference. 
•  When using the  setting, the  setting is 
set to “Off”.
•  The gain value may change depending on the value of the 
color temperature.
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
• 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”.)
   
						

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2-6	Turning	off	the	monitor	automatically		
[Off	Timer]
This function allows you to switch the setting to turn off the monitor 
automatically after a specified time has passed at the power saving mode.
  Adjustable range: Disable, Enable (0, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45 min, 
1-5h)
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(3) Select “Enable” or “Disable” with  or .
  When selecting “Enable”, set a monitor Off time with 
 or .
(4) Press 
.
The setting is completed.
2-7	Setting	 Adjustment	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 setting is completed.
2-8	Setting	Power	Indicator	ON/OFF	 	
[Power	Indicator]
This function allows you to set the power indicator (blue) ON/OFF in the 
monitor ON condition.
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(3) Select “Enable” or “Disable” with  or , and press .
The setting is completed.
2-9	Displaying	Monitor	Information	
[Information]
This function allows you to display the input signal status, current resolution
and model name. Information 1/3 :   Input signal status, resolution and H/V frequency
Information 2/3 :   Enable/Disable setting for DDC/CI, On/Off setting for 
SoG (Sync-on-Green)
Information 3/3 :   Model name, serial number and usage time
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(2) Then, press  to check settings, etc.
NOTE
• The usage time is not always “0” 
when you purchase the monitor due 
to factory inspection.
   
						

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2-10	Setting	Language	[Language]
This function allows you to select a language for the adjustment menu or
displaying message.
Selectable	languages
English/German/French/Spanish/Italian/Swedish/Simplified 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 setting is completed.
2-11	Setting	On/Off	for	the	automatic	
brightness	adjustment	function	 	
[Auto	EcoView]
The sensor on the front side of the monitor detects the environmental brightness 
to adjust the screen brightness automatically and comfortably by using the  Auto 
EcoView function.
(1) Press 
.
The  menu appears.
(2) Select “On” or “Off” with  or , and press .
The setting is completed.
2-12	Displaying	the	level	of	power	saving	by	 EcoView	Index
This indicator shows the power saving ratio, power reduction and CO2 
reduction as a result of the brightness of the monitor.
(1) Press 
.
The EcoView Index menu appears.
The power saving ratio comes to high as the indicator level meter lights towards 
right.
2-13	Locking	Buttons
This function allows you to lock to prevent changing the adjusted/set status.
●	 To	lock	adjustments/settings	in	the	 Adjustment	menu
(1) Press  to turn off the monitor.
(2)  Press 
 holding  down to turn on the monitor.
The Lock/Unlock setting is toggled by performing the operation in step 2.
NOTE
• Be careful not to block the sensor on 
the lower side of the monitor when 
using the Auto EcoView function.
NOTE
Power reduction: the backlight’s 
reduction of electricity consumption as 
a result of the adjusted brightness value
CO2 reduction: converted from the 
“Power reduction” value, this is 
an estimate of the quantity of CO2 
emissions reduced when using the 
monitor for 1 hour.
* The numeric value is a result of a 
calculation based on a default value 
(0.000555 t -CO2/kWh) determined 
by a ministerial ordinance (2006, 
Ministry of Economy, Trade and 
Industry, Ministry of Environment, 
civil code article 3) and may differ 
depending on country and year.
   
						

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2-14	Enabling/Disabling	DDC/CI	communication
This function allows you to enable/disable the DDC/CI communication.
(1)  Press 
 to turn off the monitor.
(2)  Press 
 holding  down to turn on the monitor.
The Enable/Disable setting is toggled by performing the operation in step 2.
2-15	Setting	EIZO	logo	display	ON/OFF
The EIZO logo appears on the display when turning on the monitor . This 
function allows you to display, or not, the EIZO logo.
(1)  Press 
 to turn off the monitor.
(2)  Press 
 holding  down to turn on the monitor.
The EIZO logo display setting is toggled by performing the operation in step 2.
2-16	Resuming	the	Default	Setting	[Reset]
There are two types of Reset. One is to reset the color adjustment only to the 
default settings, and the other is to reset all the settings to the default settings.
●	 To	reset	color	adjustment	values
Only the adjustment values in the current FineContrast mode will revert to the 
default settings (factory settings).
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
(2)  Choose  from the  menu and press 
.
(3)  Select “Reset” with 
 or , and press .
The color adjustment values revert to the default settings.
●	
To	reset	all	adjustments	to	the	factory	default	settings
Reset all adjustments to the factory default settings.
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
(3)  Select “Reset” with 
 or , and press .
All setting values revert to the default settings.
NOTE
• You can check the DDC/CI setting in 
the  menu.
Attention
• After resetting, you cannot undo the 
operation.
NOTE
• For default settings, refer to “Main 
default settings (factory settings)” 
(page 31).