Eizo Flexscan S2401w Users Manual

							
9Chapter 1  Overview and Features

Information
● To check settings, usage time, etc. [Information]
Page 23
To make useful settings/adjustments
Power-save Settings
●  To set monitor power-saving  
[VESA DPMS/DVI DMPM]
Page 19
 Adjustment menu (Refer to page 10 for operation)
[At analog signal input]
[At digital signal input]
Set the off timer
●  To set monitor power-off time  
[Off Timer] ……………………………
see page 18
Change the screen size
●  To change screen size  
[Screen Size]  ………………………see page 20
●  To adjust brightness of non-display area  
[Border Intensity] ……………………see page 20
BrightRegulator Setting
●  To set automatic brightness adjustment 
[BrightRegulator]   ……………………see page 24
Orientation Setting
●  To set the orientation of the Adjustment menu 
[Orientation]  …………………………see page 23
Power Indicator Setting
●  To turn off the Power indicator while a screen is 
displayed [Power Indicator]   ………see page 21
Adjustment menu settings
●  To update menu settings [Menu Size/Menu 
Position/Menu Off Timer/
 
Translucent]   …………………………
see page 22
Resume the factory default settings
●  To reset all settings [Reset]  ………see page 24
Setting Input Signal Selection
●  To set input signal selection  
[Input Signal] …………………………see page 26
Language
● To set a language to be displayed [Language]
Page 23
EIZO Logo Display Setting
●  To display EIZO logo [EIZO Logo Appearing 
Function]  ………………………………see page 21
Locking Adjustment
●  To lock operation [Adjustment Lock]  …see page 21
Disabling DDC/CI Communication
●  To disable DDC/CI communication  …see page 22
Connecting Signal Cables
●  Connecting Two PCs to the Monitor …see page 25
● Connecting Peripheral USB Devices …see page 26
 
						

							
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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.
 
						

							
11Chapter 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 adjustment, and User’s Manual. Refer to “Readme.
txt” or the “Readme” file on the disk for software startup procedures or file access procedures.
ItemOverviewFor WindowsFor Macintosh
A “Readme.txt” or “Readme” file
✓✓
Color Profiles (ICC Profiles) A specific file including the color 
characteristic information for the monitor.✓✓
Screen Adjustment ProgramAvailable for easy adjustments of the monitor screen following adjustment patterns and procedures on the screen.✓✓
ScreenManager Pro for LCD  (for Windows)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.
✓−
WindowMovie Checker SoftwareWindowMovie 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.
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 3-2 Connecting Peripheral USB Devices”.
Chapter 2  Settings and Adjustments
 
						

							
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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. No screen Adjustment is required.
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  with 
 or , and press .
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.
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 
go to the following steps.
NOTE
•  Use “Screen Adjustment Program” on 
the supplied EIZO LCD Utility Disk.
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.
Attention
•  Auto-adjustment function does 
not work for the images under the 
resolution of 800 × 600 (SVGA).
 
						

							
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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 [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  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.
NOTE
•  When vertical bars appear on the 
screen after adjustment, go back to 
“To eliminate vertical bars [Clock].” 
(Clock → Phase → Position)
Attention
•  Flickering or blurring may not be 
eliminated depending on your PC or 
graphics board.
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.
 
						

							
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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)  Choose “Execute” with 
 or , and press .
The output range is adjusted automatically.
When using the “Screen Adjustment Program”, quit the program.
5  Change the smoothing setting.
●  To modify blurred characters/lines [Smoothing] When a low-resolution image is displayed in the “Full” or “Enlar ged” 
mode, the characters or lines of the displayed image may be blurred.
(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 smoothing adjustment is completed.
Attention
•  Smoothing setting may not be required 
depending on the display resolution. 
(You cannot choose the smoothing 
icon.)
 
						

							
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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.
● FineContrast Mode
An appropriate display mode is selectable out of five modes.
ModePurpose
CustomAvailable for making desired setting.
sRGBSuitable for color matching with sRGB compatible peripherals.
Text
Suitable for displaying texts for word processing or spreadsheets.
PictureSuitable for displaying images such as photos or picture images.
MovieSuitable for playing back animated images.
FineContrast mode nameExample) Custom
Displays current mode.
 ● To select FineContrast 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
(3)  Choose desired mode and press .
The setting completes.
NOTE
•  The Adjustment menu and the 
FineContrast mode name 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 each 
FineContrast mode.
● To select an appropriate mode for images
✓: Adjustment available     −: Invalid for adjustment
IconFunctionFineContrast mode
CustomsRGB
TextPictureMovie
Brightness✓✓✓✓✓
Contrast✓−✓✓✓
Temperature✓−✓✓✓
Gamma✓−✓−−
Saturation✓−✓✓✓
Hue✓−✓✓✓
Gain✓−−−−
Reset✓✓✓✓✓
MenuDescriptionAdjustment 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. 
•  The values shown in the “%” are available only as reference.
ContrastTo adjust the contrast of  
the image
0 to 100%In the contrast of 50%, all color gradation is displayed.
NOTE
•  The values shown in the “%” are available only as reference.
Temperature
To select a color temperature4000K to 10000K in units of 500K (including 9300K).
NOTE
•  Setting the value to “Off” presents the natural color 
temperature of the panel.
•  The values shown in the Kelvin (K) are available only as 
reference.
GammaTo set a gamma value1.8, 2.0, 2.2
SaturationTo adjust color saturation–128 to 127Setting the minimum (–128) turns the image to a monochrome screen.
Attention
•  This function does not enable to display every color gradation.
HueTo produce a desired skin 
color, etc.–32 to 32
Attention
•  This function does not enable to display every color gradation.
NOTE
•  The Adjustment menu and the 
FineContrast mode name 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 14.
•  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-specific 
characteristics. Make fine color 
adjustment visually when matching 
colors on multiple monitors.
 
						

							
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MenuDescriptionAdjustment range
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
•  The values shown in the “%” are available only as reference.
•  When using the  setting, the  setting is set to “Off.”
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 with 
 /  /  /  from the  menu, 
and press .
The selected function menu appears.
(3)  Adjust the selected item with  /  /  / , and press .
The adjustment is completed.
 
						

							
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2-4  Off Timer/Power Saving 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*Flashing blue
“ON time” expiredPower OffOff
*  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 .
(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.