Eizo Flexscan S2402w Users Manual
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9Chapter 1 Features and Overview 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.
10Chapter 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 adju\ stment, and User’s Manual. Refer to “Readme. txt” or the “read me” file on the disk for software startup pro\ cedures or file access procedures. ItemOverviewOS A “Readme.txt” or “read me” file Color Profiles (ICC Profiles)A specific file including the color characteristic information for the monitor.Used when performing the color management. Windows 2000/XP/VistaMac OS 9.2.2/X10.2 or later 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. ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI)A software for adjusting the screen using the mouse and keyboard.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) Chapter 2 Settings and Adjustments
11Chapter 2 Settings and Adjustments 2-2 Screen Adjustment Digital Input When digital signals are input, images are displayed correctly based on the preset data of the monitor. When performing the advanced adjustment, see “2-3 Color Adjustment” ( page 14) and its subsequence 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. 2 Prepare the display pattern for the analog display adjustment. (1) Load the “EIZO LCD Utility Disk” to your PC. (2) For Windows PC: Start the “Screen Adjustment Utility” from the startup menu on the disk. If the “Screen Adjustment Utility” does not start, open the screen adjustment pattern files. For other than Windows PC: Use the screen adjustment pattern files. 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]”. 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 use the screen adjustment pattern files, refer to “Readme.txt” or the “read me” file. NOTE • For how to open and use the screen adjustment pattern files, refer to “Readme.txt” or the “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).
12Chapter 2 Settings and Adjustments 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.
13Chapter 2 Settings and Adjustments ● 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. • When vertical bars appear on the screen after adjustment, go back to “To eliminate vertical bars [Clock]”. (Clock → Phase → 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. • When vertical bars appear on the screen after adjustment, go back to “To eliminate vertical bars [Clock]”. (Clock → Phase → 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.)
14Chapter 2 Settings and Adjustments 2-3 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”.)
15Chapter 2 Settings and Adjustments ● 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 mode CustomsRGBTextPictureMovie 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” on page 13). • 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” on page 13). • 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 bright even if the brightness is set to 0%. – When you feel the black level of the screen is bright (Set the brightness down and the contrast to higher 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 bright even if the brightness is set to 0%. – When you feel the black level of the screen is bright (Set the brightness down and the contrast to higher than 50%).
16Chapter 2 Settings and Adjustments ● 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 15.) • [Gain] allows you to perform more advanced adjustment (See “To adjust the gain value” on page 17). • 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 15.) • [Gain] allows you to perform more advanced adjustment (See “To adjust the gain value” on page 17). • 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 15.) 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 15.) 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 15.) • 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 15.) • Setting the minimum (-128) turns the image to a monochrome screen.
17Chapter 2 Settings and Adjustments ● 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. 2-4 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. 2-5 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 15.) 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 15.) 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 15.) • 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 15.) • 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.
18Chapter 2 Settings and Adjustments 2-6 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 setting menu appears. (2) The On/Off setting is toggled by pressing . 2-7 Setting On/Off for Power Saving mode [Power Save] This function allows you to set the monitor into the power saving mode according to the PC status. (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. ■ Analog input This monitor complies with the VESA DPMS standard. [Power Saving System] PCMonitorPower Indicator OperatingOperatingBlue Power savingSTAND-BY SUSPENDED OFF Power savingOrange ■ Digital input This monitor complies with the DVI DMPM standard. [Power Saving System] The monitor enters the power saving mode in five seconds in connection with the PC setting. PCMonitorPower Indicator OperatingOperatingBlue Power savingPower savingOrange NOTE • Be careful not to block the sensor on the lower side of the monitor when using the Auto EcoView function. NOTE • Be careful not to block the sensor on the lower side of the monitor when using the Auto EcoView function. Attention • Turning off the main power switch or unplugging the power cord completely shuts off power supply to the monitor. • Power consumption changes even when a sound input signal is detected. Attention • Turning off the main power switch or unplugging the power cord completely shuts off power supply to the monitor. • Power consumption changes even when a sound input signal is detected.