Eizo Flexscan S2231w Users Manual

							
PRECAUTIONS
CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Features and Overview
1-1  Features
1-2  Buttons and Indicator
s
1-3 Functions and Basic Operation
Chapter 2  Settings and Adjustments
2-1  Utility Disk
2-2  Screen Adjustmen
t
2-3 Color Adjustment
2-4  Off Timer/Power Saving Setting
s
2-5  Screen Size Selectio
n
2-6  Power Indicator/EIZO Logo Display Settin
g
2-7 Locking Buttons
2-8  Disabling DDC/CI Communicatio
n
2-9 Setting Adjustment Menu Display
2-10 Setting Orientation
2-11  Viewing Information/Setting Languag
e
2-12 Setting BrightRegulator
2-13  Resumption of Default Settin
g
Chapter 3  Connecting Cables
3-1  Connecting Two PCs to the Monitor
3-2 Connecting Peripheral USB Devices
Chapter 4  Troubleshooting
Chapter 5  Referenc
e
5-1  Attaching an Arm
5-2  Cleanin
g
5-3  Specification
s
5-4  Glossary
5-5  Preset Timin
g
How to Setup
Please read the Setup Manual (separate volume)
Important
Please read this  User’s Manual and Setup 
Manual (separate volume) carefully to 
familiarize yourself with safe and effective 
usage.
 
						

							
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This manual uses the safety symbols below. They denote critical information. Please read them 
carefully.
WARNING
Failure to abide by the information in a WARNING 
may result in serious injury and can be life threatening. 
CAUTION
Failure to abide by the information in a CAUTION 
may result in moderate injury and/or property or 
product damage.
Indicates a prohibited action.
Indicates a mandatory action that must be followed.
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Confirm the specification in the manual written in language of the region of purchase.
 
						

							
1PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT
•  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. 
•  To ensure personal safety and proper maintenance, please read carefully this section and the caution statements on  the monitor. 
[Location of Caution Statement]
Example of height adjustable stand
 WARNING
If the unit begins to emit smoke, smells like something is burning, or makes 
strange noises, disconnect all power connections immediately and contact 
your dealer for advice.
Attempting to use a malfunctioning unit may result in fire, electric shock, or equipment 
damage.
Do not open the cabinet or modify the unit.
Opening the cabinet or modifying the unit may result in fire, electric shock, or burn.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may result in 
fire, electric shock, or equipment damage.
Keep small objects or liquids away from the unit.
Small objects accidentally falling through the ventilation slots into the cabinet or spillage into 
the cabinet may result in fire, electric shock, or equipment damage.
If an object or liquid falls/spills into the cabinet, unplug the unit immediately . Have the unit 
checked by a qualified service engineer before using it again.
 
						

							
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 WARNING
Place the unit at the strong and stable place.
A unit placed on an inadequate surface may fall and result in injury or equipment damage.
If the unit falls, disconnect the power immediately and ask your dealer for advice. Do not 
continue using a damaged unit. Using a damaged unit may result in fire or electric shock.
Set the unit in an appropriate location.
Not doing so may result in fire, electric shock, or equipment damage.
•  Do not place outdoors.
•  Do not place in the transportation system (ship, aircraft, trains, automobiles, etc.)
•  Do not place in a dusty or humid environment.
•  Do not place in a location where the steam comes directly on the screen.
•  Do not place near heat generating devices or a humidifier.
To avoid danger of suffocation, keep the plastic packing bags away from 
babies and children.
Use the enclosed power cord and connect to the standard power outlet of your 
country.
Be sure to remain within the rated voltage of the power cord.
Not doing so may result in fire or electric shock.
To disconnect the power cord, grasp the plug firmly and pull.
Tugging on the cord may damage and result in fire or electric shock.
The equipment must be connected to a grounded main outlet.
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
Use the correct voltage.
•  The unit is designed for use with a specific voltage only.  Connection to another voltage 
than specified in this User’s Manual may cause fire, electric shock, or equipment damage.
•  Do not overload your power circuit, as this may result in fire or electric shock.
 
						

							
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 WARNING
Handle the power cord with care.
•  Do not place the cord underneath the unit or other heavy objects.
•  Do not pull on or tie the cord.
If the power cord becomes damaged, stop using it. Use of a damaged cord may result in fire 
or electric shock.
Never touch the plug and power cord if it begins to thunder.
Touching them may result in electric shock.
When attaching an arm stand, please refer to the user’s manual of the arm 
stand and install the unit securely.
Not doing so may cause the unit to become unattached, which may result in injury or 
equipment damage. When the unit is dropped, please ask your dealer for advice. Do not 
continue using a damaged unit. Using a damaged unit may result in fire or electric shock. 
When reattaching the tilt stand, please use the same screws and tighten them securely .
Do not touch a damaged LCD panel directly with bare hands.
The liquid crystal that may leak from the panel is poisonous if it enters the eyes or mouth.
If any part of the skin or body comes in direct contact with the panel, please wash thoroughly. 
If some physical symptoms result, please consult your doctor.
Lamps contain mercury, dispose according to local, state or federal laws.
 
						

							
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 CAUTION
Handle with care when carrying the unit.
Disconnect the power cord and cables when moving the unit.  Moving the unit with the cord 
attached is dangerous.  It may result in injury.
When handling the unit, grip the bottom of the unit firmly with both hands 
ensuring the panel faces outward before lifting.
Dropping the unit may result in injury or equipment damage.
Do not block the ventilation slots on the cabinet.
•  Do not place any objects on the ventilation slots.
•  Do not install the unit in a closed space.
•  Do not use the unit laid down or upside down.
Blocking the ventilation slots prevents proper airflow and may result in fire, electric shock, or 
equipment damage.
Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
Doing so may result in electrical shock.
Use an easily accessible power outlet.
This will ensure that you can disconnect the power quickly in case of a problem.
Periodically clean the area around the plug.
Dust, water, or oil on the plug may result in fire.
Unplug the unit before cleaning it.
Cleaning the unit while it is plugged into a power outlet may result in electric shock.
If you plan to leave the unit unused for an extended period, disconnect the 
power cord from the wall socket after turning off the power button for the 
safety and the power conservation.
 
						

							
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LCD Panel
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.
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 damage to the monitor.
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.
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.
 
						

							
6CONTENTS

CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS ......................................................1
LCD Panel ...................................................................5
To use the monitor comfortably  ...............................
5
Chapter 1 Features and Overview .....................7
1-1  Features ............................................................7
1-2  Buttons and Indicators  ....................................
7
1-3 Functions and Basic Operation  ......................8
Chapter 2  Settings and Adjustments ..............11
2-1  Utility Disk .......................................................11
● Disk contents and software overview  ................11
● To use ScreenManager Pro for LCD  .................11
2-2  Screen Adjustment ........................................
12
Digital Input  ..........................................................12
Analog Input  ........................................................12
2-3 Color Adjustment ...........................................15
Simple adjustment [FineContrast mode]  ..........15
● FineContrast Mode ...........................................15
● To select FineContrast mode  ............................15
Advanced Adjustments [Adjustment menu] .....
16
●  To select an appropriate mode for images  .......16
● To set/adjust color  ............................................17
2-4  Off Timer/Power Saving Settings  .................
18
● To set monitor power-off time [Off Timer] .........18
● To set monitor power-saving  
[VESA DPMS/DVI DMPM] ................................
19
2-5  Screen Size Selection ....................................
20
●  To change screen size [Screen Size]  ...............20
● To adjust brightness of non-display area  
[Border Intensity] ..............................................20
2-6  Power Indicator/EIZO Logo Display Setting
 
 .........................................................................
21
●  To turn off the Power indicator while a screen is 
displayed [Power Indicator]  ..............................21
● To display EIZO logo [EIZO Logo Appearing 
Function] ...........................................................21
2-7 Locking Buttons ............................................21
● To lock operation [Adjustment Lock]  .................21
2-8  Disabling DDC/CI Communication  ...............
22
● To disable DDC/CI communication  ...................22
2-9 Setting Adjustment Menu Display ................22
● To update menu settings  
[Menu Size/Menu Position/Menu Off Timer/
Translucent]  ......................................................
22
2-10 Setting Orientation  ........................................23
● To set the orientation of the Adjustment menu 
[Orientation] ......................................................23
2-11  Viewing Information/Setting Language  .......
23
● To check settings, usage time, etc.  
[Information] .....................................................23
● To set a language to be displayed  
[Language]  .......................................................23
2-12 Setting BrightRegulator  ................................24
●  To set automatic brightness adjustment 
[BrightRegulator] ..............................................24
2-13  Resumption of Default Setting  .....................
24
● To reset color adjustment [Reset]  .....................24
● To reset all settings [Reset] ..............................24
Chapter 3  Connecting Cables ..........................25
3-1  Connecting Two PCs to the Monitor  ............25
● To set input signal selection [Input Signal]  .......26
3-2 Connecting Peripheral USB Devices ...........26
Chapter 4  Troubleshooting ...............................27
Chapter 5  Reference  .........................................
30
5-1  Attaching an Arm ...........................................30
5-2  Cleaning ..........................................................
31
5-3  Specifications ................................................
32
5-4  Glossary .........................................................36
5-5  Preset Timing  .................................................
38
 
						

							
7Chapter 1  Overview and Features

Chapter 1  Features and Overview
Thank you very much for choosing an EIZO color LCD monitor.
1-1  Features
•  22.0 inch class wide screen format LCD
•  Applicable to HDCP
•  Stereo speakers
•  Dual-input compliant (DVI-I and D-Sub mini 15-pin connectors)
•  DVI digital input (TMDS) compliant
•  Horizontal scan frequency, Vertical scan frequency and Resolution are as follows;
Horizontal scan frequencyAnalog24 - 82 kHz
Digital31 - 65 kHz
Vertical scan frequency
Analog49 - 86 Hz
49 - 76 Hz (1280 × 1024)
49 - 61 Hz (1680 × 1050)
Digital 59 - 61 Hz (VGA TEXT 69 - 71 Hz)
Resolution1680 dots × 1050 lines
•  Compatible with frame synchronization mode    59 - 61 Hz
 * Only if the [Full Screen] is selected from the .
•  Smoothing (soft - sharp) function for adjustment of enlarged images
•  FineContrast mode to allow the best mode for screen display
•  The utility software “ScreenManager Pro for LCD” (for Windows) to control 
the monitor from a PC with mouse/keyboard is included (refer to the EIZO 
LCD Utility Disk).
•  BrightRegulator function incorporate
•  Self AutoAdjust function incorporate
1-2  Buttons and Indicators
12345678
Button
Adjustment menu (*ScreenManager ® )
1.  Sensor (BrightRegulator)
2.  Volume control buttons (Up, Down)
3.  Input signal selection button
4.  Mode button
5.  Enter button
6.  Control buttons (Left, Down, Up, Right)
7.  Power button
8.  Power indicator
Indicator statusOperation status
BlueThe screen is displayed
OrangePower saving
Off Power off
*  ScreenManager ® is an EIZO’s nickname of the Adjustment menu.
NOTE
•  While the screen is displayed, the 
power indicator that is lighting blue 
can be turned off (see “To turn off 
the Power indicator while a screen is 
displayed [Power Indicator]” on page 
21).
•  For the power indicator status with  “Off Timer” set, refer to “To set 
monitor power-off time [Off Timer]” 
on page 18.
NOTE
•  The stand of the unit can be replaced 
with an arm or another stand. (Refer 
to “5-1 Attaching an Arm” on page 
30.)
     
						

							
8Chapter 1  Overview and Features

1-3  Functions and Basic Operation
To adjust the screen and color
1  Screen Adjustment 
(Automatic Adjustment)
●  To adjust flickering and position  
[Screen] ………………………………see page 12
●  To adjust color gradation automatically  
[Range]  ………………………………see page 14
Page 12
Analog input only
2  Screen Adjustment 
(Advanced Adjustment)
[At digital signal input][At analog signal input]
●  To eliminate vertical bars [Clock*]  …see page 13
●  To remove flickering or blurring  
[Phase*] ………………………………see page 13
●  To correct screen position  
[Position*]  ……………………………see page 13
●  To modify blurred characters/lines  
[Smoothing]  …………………………see page 14
●  To set when a noise appears on the screen 
[Signal Filter*]  ………………………see page 27
* Items marked with * can be adjusted with analog 
input.
Page 13
Color Adjustment
Advanced Adjustment
● “Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Temperature”, 
“Gamma”, “Saturation”, “Hue” and “Gain” can be 
set for each mode (Custom/sRGB/Text/Picture/
Movie).  
Settable functions vary with the display mode.
Resuming the default settings
●  To reset color adjustment [Reset]  …see page 24
Page 16
 Main menu (Refer to page 10 for operation)
•  The Adjustment menu and the FineContrast mode 
name cannot be displayed at the same time.
Color Adjustment
Simple Adjustment [FineContrast mode]
This function allows easy selection of a desired 
mode from five modes according to monitor 
application.
 FineContrast mode
Page 15
Brightness Adjustment
Press  or  to adjust brightness.
Page 16
[At digital signal input]
[At analog signal input]
Volume Adjustment
Press  or  to adjust volume.