Eizo Flexscan S2232w Users Manual

							
11Chapter 1  Features and Overview

Information
● Displaying Monitor Infomation [Information]
To	make	useful	settings/adjustments
Power-save	Settings
● Setting On/Off for Power Saving mode  
[Power Save]   ………………………see page 21
● Turning off the monitor automatically  
[Off Timer]   …………………………see page 22
● Displaying the level of power saving by EcoView 
Index [EcoView Index]  ……………see page 22
	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 23
● To adjust brightness of non-display area  
[Border Intensity]  ……………………see page 23
●  To set input signal selection  
[Input Signal]  ………………………see page 29
● To update menu settings  
[Menu Size/Menu Position/Menu Off Timer/ 
Translucent]  …………………………see page 24
●  To set the orientation of the Adjustment menu 
[Orientation]  …………………………see page 25
●  Setting Power Indicator ON/OFF  
[Power Indicator]  ……………………see page 26
●  To reset all adjustments to the factory default 
settings [Reset]  ……………………see page 27
Language
● Setting Language [Language]
Page	6
● Locking Buttons  ………………………see page 25
● Enabling/Disabling DDC/CI communication  
[DDC/CI]  ………………………………see page 26
● Setting EIZO logo display ON/OFF  …see page 26
● Adjusting the DVI Input Level  
[DVI Input Level]  ………………………see page 29
Sound	Settings
● Adjusting Volume [Volume]  …………see page 20
●  Turning off the audio output at Power Saving 
mode [Power Save]  …………………see page 20
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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.
 
						

							
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-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” or the “read me” file on 
the disk for software startup procedures or file access procedures.
ItemOverviewOS
A “Readme.txt” or “read me” file
Screen Adjustment Utility Monitor pattern display software used when adjusting the image of the analog input signal manually.
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Screen adjustment pattern filesUsed when adjusting the image of the analog signal input manually. If the Screen Adjustment Utility is not applicable to your PC, use this pattern files to adjust the image.
Windows
* If your OS is other than Windows, 
download the pattern files from our 
site: http://www.eizo.com
ScreenManager Pro for LCD
* WindowMovie Checker SoftwareA software for adjusting the screen using the mouse and keyboard.Connect the monitor to the PC with the supplied USB cable before installation.Regarding the adjustable items, refer to the "Parameter Adjustment Items". 
WindowMovie is a function of ScreenManager Pro for LCD. For more information, refer to the User’s Manual of ScreenManager Pro for LCD on the disk.
Windows XP/Vista
ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI)A software for adjusting the screen using the mouse and keyboard.It differs from the ScreenManager Pro for LCD in that it does not need the USB cable connection although some functions are not implemented.
Windows Vista
EIZO ScreenSlicerA software that divides a screen and lays out multiple windows efficiently.Windows XP/Vista
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.
To adjust the monitor using ScreenManager Pro for LCD, connect a PC to the monitor with the supplied USB cable.
For more information, refer to the “Chapter 3 3-3 Connecting Peripheral USB Devices” (page 30).
NOTE
• ScreenManager Pro for LCD and ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI) cannot be installed at the same time.
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 17) 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 auto adjust function works in the following cases:
•	 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 auto 
adjustment, perform the screen adjustments 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.
■ For Windows PC
Load the "EIZO LCD Utility Disk" to your PC, and then start the 
"Screen Adjustment Utility" from the start menu.
If it cannot be started, open the screen adjustment pattern files.
■ For other than Windows PC
Download the "Screen adjustment pattern files" from our site: http://
www.eizo.com
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 how to open and contents of 
the screen adjustment pattern files, 
refer to “Readme.txt”. When using 
the OS except Windows, refer to the 
downloaded “read me” file.
NOTE
• For how to open and contents of 
the screen adjustment pattern files, 
refer to “Readme.txt”. When using 
the OS except Windows, refer to the 
downloaded “read me” file.
Attention
• Wait 30 minutes or more from 
monitor power on before starting 
adjustments.
•  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 in full screen on the monitor using the “Screen 
Adjustment Utility” or the screen adjustment pattern files.
(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 Utility” or 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. When using the “Screen Adjustment Utility”, 
close the program.
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 .
The FineContrast mode name appears at the lower left of the screen.
(2) One of five modes is displayed in turn each time  is pressed.
CustomsRGBTextPictureMovie
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 the 
color adjustment.
•  Perform the range adjustment first 
when adjusting color for analog input 
signals.	
(Refer to “To adjust color gradation 
automatically [Range]” on page 16).
•  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 the 
color adjustment.
•  Perform the range adjustment first 
when adjusting color for analog input 
signals.	
(Refer to “To adjust color gradation 
automatically [Range]” on page 16).
•  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 pressing 	or	 without 
displaying the adjustment menu.
NOTE
• You can also adjust the brightness 
by pressing 	or	 without 
displaying the adjustment menu.
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 18.)
•  [Gain] allows you to perform more 
advanced adjustment (See “To adjust 
the gain value” on page 20).
•  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 18.)
•  [Gain] allows you to perform more 
advanced adjustment (See “To adjust 
the gain value” on page 20).
•  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 18.)
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 18.)
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 18.)
•  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 18.)
•  Setting the minimum (-128) turns the 
image to a monochrome screen.
 
						

							
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●	To	adjust	the	hue	[Hue]
This function allows you to adjust the hue. If you set the hue to a high value, 
the image turns greenish. If low, the image turns purplish.
Adjustable range: -32 to 32
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  adjustment menu appears.
(3) Adjust the hue with 	or	, and press .
The adjustment is completed.
●	To	adjust	the	gain	value	[Gain]
Each luminance of red/green/blue composing the color is called “Gain”.  The 
gain adjustment may change the color tone of the “White” (when the max input 
signal for each color is obtained)
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 respective value of Red, Green or Blue with 	or	, and press 
.
The adjustment is completed.
-	 Adjusting	Volume	[Volume]
This function allows you to adjust volume up or down.
Adjustable range: 0 to 20
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The volume adjustment menu appears.
(3) Adjust the volume with 	or	, and press .
The adjustment is completed.
-	 Turning	off	the	audio	output	at	 Power	
Saving	mode	[Power	Save]
This monitor allows you to turn off the audio output from the speakers/
headphone at the power saving mode.
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  setting menu appears.
(3) Select “On” or “Off” with 	or	, and press .
The setting is completed.
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 18.)
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 18.)
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 18.)
•  The gain value may change depending 
on the value of the color temperature.
•  When changing the gain value, the 
color temperature adjusting range is 
changed to “Off”.
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 18.)
•  The gain value may change depending 
on the value of the color temperature.
•  When changing the gain value, the 
color temperature adjusting range is 
changed to “Off”.
NOTE
• You can also adjust volume by 
pressing 	or	 without 
displaying the adjustment menu.
NOTE
• You can also adjust volume by 
pressing 	or	 without 
displaying the adjustment menu.