Eizo Flexscan S1921sa Users Manual

							
9Chapter 1  Features and Overview

To make useful settings/adjustments
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.
Set the off timer
● [Off Timer] to set the monitor power off time  
  ………………………………………
see page 16
Adjustment menu settings
● [Menu Position] to change Adjustment menu 
settings  ………………………………see page 17
Power Indicator Setting
●  [Power Indicator Setting] to turn off the indicator 
while the screen is displayed  ………see page 16
BrightRegulator setting
●  [BrightRegulator] to set Enable/ Disable of 
BrightRegulator  ……………………see page 18
Resume the factory default settings
● [Reset] to reset all settings  …………see page 18
EIZO Logo Display Setting
●  [EIZO Logo Appearing Function] to display or not 
to display the EIZO logo
Locking Adjustment
● [Adjustment Lock] to lock operation of the monitor
Connecting Cables
● Connecting Two PCs to the Monitor
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Language
● [Information] to check settings, usage time, etc.
● [Language] to select Adjustment menu language.
 Adjustment menu (Refer to below for operation)
 Adjustment menu (Refer to below for operation)
Information
● [Information] to check displayed input signals, 
monitor information, usage time, etc.
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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 a monitor information file, application software programs for adjustment, and User’s Manual. Refer to 
“readme.txt” or the “Readme” file on the disk for software s\
tartup procedures or file access procedures.
ItemOverviewFor WindowsFor Macintosh
A “readme.txt” or “Readme” file○○
Monitor information file (INF file)Available for setting the best resolution and refresh rate for the monitor.○−
Color Profiles (ICC Profiles)Color profiles○○
Screen Adjustment ProgramAvailable for easy adjustments of the monitor screen following adjustment 
patterns and procedures on the screen.
○○
ScreenManager Pro for LCD (for Windows) application software(USB model of S1721/S1731/S1921/S1931)
A utility software program to control monitor adjustments from a PC using its mouse and keyboard.(A PC must be connected to the monitor with the supplied USB cable.) Refer to the description later.
○−
User’s Manual of this monitor (PDF file), Specifications Sheet (PDF file)
● To use ScreenManager Pro for LCD (USB model of S1721/S1731/S1921/S1931)\
For the installation and use of ScreenManager Pro for LCD, refer to its User ’s Manual on the disk.
To adjust the monitor using ScreenManager Pro for LCD, connect a PC to the monitor with the supplied USB cable.
[Connection]
(1)	 Connect	the	USB	port	(downstream)	of	a	USB	compatible	PC	(or	other	USB	hub)	and	the	monitor’s	USB	port	
(upstream) with the supplied USB cable.
(2)  The USB function is set up automatically upon connection of the USB cable.
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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 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 auto-adjustment function works in the following cases:
•	 When	a	signal	is	input	into	the	monitor 	for	the	first	time
•	 When	a	signal	is	input	into	the	monitor 	for	the	first	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)	 Choose	,	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	
Windows or Macintosh 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” file. 
When	you	are	using	a	 Windows	PC,	
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	
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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.
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 flickering 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  
  [Horizontal Position], [Vertical Position]
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.
(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].” 
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4 Adjust the signal output range
● To adjust color gradation automatically [Range Adjustment]
Every	color	gradation	(0	to	255)	can	be	displayed	by	adjusting	the	
signal output level.
(1)	 Choose	
		from	the		menu,	and	
press	
.
(2)	 Choose	,	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.
All the adjustments using the “Screen Adjustment Program” are completed.
 
						

							
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2-3 Color Adjustment
Simple adjustment [FineContrast mode]
This	function	allows	you	to	select	the	best	display	mode	for	monitor	brightness,	
etc.
(1)	 Choose	
  from the  menu.
(2) Choose [Custom], [sRGB] or [Text] with 	or	,	and	press	.
● FineContrast Mode
An appropriate display mode is selectable out of three modes.
ModePurpose
CustomAvailable for making desired setting.
sRGBSuitable for color matching with sRGB compatible peripherals.
TextSuitable for displaying texts for word processing or spreadsheets.
 
						

							
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Advanced Adjustments [Adjustment menu]
Independent	setting	and	saving	of	color	adjustment	are	available	for	each	
FineContrast mode.
● To select an appropriate mode for images
ü: Adjustment/setting available     −: Factory setting
IconFunctionFineContrast mode
CustomsRGBText
Brightnessüüü
Temperatureü−ü
Gainü−−
Resetü−ü
MenuDescriptionAdjustment range
BrightnessTo adjust the full screen brightness as desired0 to 100%
NOTE
• You can also adjust the brightness by pressing  or *1.
•  You can also adjust the brightness by pressing 
 or *2.
TemperatureTo select a color temperature“OFF,” “5000K,” “6500K,” or “9300K”
NOTE
• The values shown in the Kelvin (K) are available only as 
reference.
•  While color temperature is adjusted,  is adjusted 
automatically according to the color temperature.
•  When  is set, color temperature setting is disabled, 
and is set to “OFF”.
GainTo 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
• Values shown in percentage are available only as reference. 
•  The  setting invalidates this setting. The 
 setting varies with color temperature.
ResetTo 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.
Attention
•  Perform [Range Adjustment] before 
starting	color	adjustment	for	analog	
input signals.	
Refer	to	“To	adjust	color	gradation	
automatically”	on	 page	1
3.
•	 The	FineContrast	mode	cannot	be	
changed during color adjustment. Set 
the	FineContrast	mode	in	advance	on	
the color mode screen.
•	 Wait	30	minutes	or	more	from	 monitor	power	on	before	starting	the	
color adjustment.
•  Choose [Reset] from the Color menu 
to	revert	to	the	default	setting	(factory	
setting)	of	the	color	tone	of	the	
FineContrast mode selected.
•	 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.
•	 Adjustable	functions	vary	depending	
on the type of FineContrast mode.
*1	:Speaker	applied	model
*2	:Speaker	non-applied	model
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2-4 Off Timer Settings
● To set monitor power-off time [Off Timer]
This function allows the monitor to automatically turn off after a specified 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]
TimerMonitorPower Indicator
ON time (1H - 23H)OperatingBlue
Last 15 min. in “ON time”Advance Notice*1Flashing blue
“ON 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.
[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	
.
2-5  Power Indicator/EIZO Logo Display 
Setting
● To turn off the Power indicator while a screen is displayed 
[Power Indicator Setting]
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 Hiding 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 function.
[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.
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.
NOTE
•	 The	logo	appears	with	the	default	
setting.
NOTE
•	 The	Power	indicator	lights	up	at	
power on with the default setting.
 
						

							
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2- Locking Buttons
● To lock operation [Adjustment Lock]
This function locks the buttons to retain the status adjusted or set once.
Buttons that can be locked •  (Enter button) Adjustments/settings using 
Adjustment menu
Buttons that cannot be locked•  (Power button)
• 
 (Input signal selection button)
• 
  (Volume control button) or   (Brightness 
control button)*1
•   (Brightness control button)*2
[Procedure]
(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.
2-7  Setting Adjustment menu Display
● To update menu settings [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.
NOTE
•	 Five	positions	(center/	upper	right/	 lower	right/	upper	left/	lower	left)	can	
be selected.
*1	:Speaker	applied	model
*2	:Speaker	non-applied	model
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NOTE
•	 The	usage	time	is	not	always	“0”	when	you	purchase	the	monitor	due	
to factory inspection.
NOTE
•	 For	default	settings,	refer	to	“Main	default	settings	(factory	settings)”	in	
Specifications Sheet.
2-8  Viewing Information/Setting Language
● To check viewing information, usage time, etc.
[Information]
This	function	allows	you	to	check	viewing	information,	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 viewing information, etc.
● To set a language to be displayed [Language]
Select the Adjustment menu language.
Selectable languages
English/German/French/Spanish/Italian/Swedish/Mandarin/Cantonese/Japanes\
e
(1)	 Choose	
		menu	from	the	 Adjustment	menu,	and	press	.
The  menu appears.
(2)	 Select	a	language	with		or	,	and	press	.
The language setting is completed.
2-9 Setting BrightRegulator
● [BrightRegulator] to set “Enable” or “Disable” for 
BrightRegulator.
(1)	Choose		from	the	 Adjustment	menu,	and	press	.
(2)	Choose	
	<	BrightRegulator>	from	the		menu,	and	press	.
The BrightRegulator setting window appears.
(3)	Select	“Enable”	or	“Disable”	with		or	,	and	press	.
The BrightRegulator setting is completed.
2-10  Resumption of Default Setting
● To reset color adjustment [Reset]
Resume the default settings (factory settings) for color adjustment.
(1)	 Choose		from	the	 Adjustment	menu,	and	press	
.
(2)	 Choose	
		from	the		menu,	and	press	.
The  menu appears.
(3)	 Select		with		or	,	and	press	.
The reset operation is completed.
● To reset all settings [Reset]
Reset all adjustments/settings to the factory default settings.
(1)	 Choose		from	the	 Adjustment	menu,	and	press	
.
(2)	 Choose	
		from	the		menu,	and	press	.
The  menu appears.
(3)	 Select		with		or	,	and	press	.
The reset operation is completed.
NOTE
•	 Be	careful	not	to	block	the	sensor	on	 the	lower	side	of	the	monitor	when	
using the BrightRegulator function.