Eizo Flexscan S2433w Users Manual

							Important
Please read PRECAUTIONS, this User’s Manual and Setup Guide 
(separate volume) carefully to familiarize yourself with safe and effective 
usage.
•	 Please
	read	the	Setup	Guide	(separate	volume)
•	

The
	latest	User
 ’s
	Manual	is	available	for	download	from	our	site:
 http://www.eizo.com
 
						

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[Location of Caution Statement]
Ex. Height adjustable stand
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, EIZO NANAO CORPORATION has determined that this product 
meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
This product has acquired TCO standard that relates to safety, ergonomics, environment and so forth of office 
equipment.For overview of the TCO, refer to our website.
http://www.eizo.com
Product specification may vary with sales areas.
Confirm the specification in the manual written in language of the region of purchase.
Copyright© 2010-2011 EIZO NANAO CORPORATION All rights reserved.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, 
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EIZO NANAO CORPORATION is under no obligation to hold any submitted material or information confidential 
unless prior arrangements are made pursuant to EIZO NANAO CORPORA TION’s receipt of said information. 
Although every effort has been made to ensure that this manual provides up-to-date information, please note that EIZO 
monitor specifications are subject to change without notice.
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.
Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
VGA is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
DisplayPort icon and VESA are registered trademarks or trademarks of Video Electronics Standards 
Association in the United States and other countries.
Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
i•Sound is a trademark of EIZO NANAO CORPORATION.
EIZO, EIZO logo, FlexScan and ScreenManager are registered trademarks of EIZO NANAO CORPORA TION in Japan and other 
countries.
  
						

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Notice for this monitor
This product is suited to creating documents, viewing multimedia content, and other general purposes.
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.
This product may not be covered by warranty for uses other than those described in this manual.
The specifications noted in this manual are only applicable for power cords and signal cables specified by us.
Use optional products manufactured or specified by us with this product.As it takes about 30 minutes for the performance of electrical parts to stabilize, adjust the monitor 30 minutes or more 
after the monitor power has been turned on.
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.
When the screen image is changed after displaying the same image for ext\
ended periods of time, an afterimage may 
appear. Use the screen saver or timer to avoid displaying the same image for extended periods of time.
Periodic cleaning is recommended to keep the monitor looking new and to prolong its operation lifetime. 
(Refer to “ Cleaning” on the next page.)
The LCD panel is manufactured using high-precision technology. However, missing pixels or lit pixels may appear on 
the LCD panel, this is not malfunction.
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 some damages to the monitor.
  
						

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Cleaning
Attention
•
 Ne
ver use any solvents or chemicals, such as thinner, benzene, wax, alcohol, and abrasive cleaner, which may damage 
the cabinet or LCD panel.
NOTE
•
 Optional ScreenCleaner is recommended for cleaning the panel surface.
[LCD Panel]
•
 Clean the LCD panel with a soft cloth such as cotton cloth or lens cleaning paper .
•
 Remove persistent stains gently with a cloth dampened with a little water , and then clean the LCD panel again with a 
dry cloth for better finishing.
[Cabinet]
Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth dampened with a little mild deter gent.
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. T

ake a 10-minute rest every hour.
  
						

							5CONTENTS
2-11 Screen Size Selection ....................................23
●
 To change screen size [Screen
  Size]
 ...............
 23
●	 To
	adjust	brightness	of	non-display	area	
[Border Intensity] ..............................................

23
2-12
 Setting Adjustment Menu Display ................

24
●
 To update menu settings [Menu Size/Menu 
Position/Menu Of

f Timer/Translucent]
 .............. 24
2-13
 Setting Orientation ........................................

25
●
 To set the orientation of the 

Adjustment menu 
[Orientation]
 ......................................................

25
2-14
 Locking Buttons ............................................

25
2-15
 Displaying Monitor Information 

 
[Information]
 .............

...................................... 25
2-16
 En

abling/Disabling DDC/CI communication
 .. 26
2-17
 Setting Power Indicator ON/OFF 

 
[Power Indicator]
 ............

............................... 26
2-18
 Setting Language [Language] ......................

26
2-19
 Setting EIZO logo display ON/OFF ...............

26
2-20
 Resuming the Default Setting [Reset] ......... 27
●
 To reset color adjustment valu

es
 ......................
 27
●
 To reset all adjustments to the factory default 
settings
 .............................................................

27
Chapter 3 Connecting Cables .......................... 28
3-1 Connecting More than Two PCs to the  
Monitor
 .............
 ............................................... 28
●
 To switch the input signal .................................

28
●
 To set input signal selection [In

put Signal]
 .......
 29
3-2
 Adjusting the DVI Input Level  
[DVI Input Level]
 ............

................................ 29
3-3 Connecting Peripheral USB Devices
 ...............

30
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ............................... 31
CONTENTS
Notice for this monitor .............................................. 3
CONTENTS ............................................................. 5
Chapter 1
 Features and Overview ..................... 7
1-1 Features ................................................... ......... 7
1-2
 Controls and Functions ..................................
 8
1-3
 Compatible Resolutions/Frequencies ........... 9
1-4
 Functions and Basic Operation ....................

10
Chapter 2 Settings and Adjustments .............. 13
2-1 Utility Disk ...................................................... 13
●
 Disk contents and software overview ...............
 13
●
 To use ScreenManager Pro fo

r LCD
 ................
 13
2-2
 Screen Adjustment ........................................

14
Digital Input
 ..........................

................................ 14
Analog Input
 .........................

............................... 14
2-3
 Color Adjustment ...........................................

17
●	 To
	se

lect
	th
 e
	di
 splay
	mo
 de
	(F
 ineContrast
	mo
 de)
 ..
 . 17
●
 To perform advanced adjustm

ents
 ...................
 18
●
 Adjustment items in each mode .......................

18
●	 To
	adjust	the	brightness	[Brigh

tness]
 ...............
 18
●
 To adjust the contrast [Contrast] .......................

18
●
 To

 adjust the color temperature [Temperature]
 .. 19
●
 To adjust the gamma value [Gamma] ...............

19
●
 To adjust the color saturation [

Saturation]
 ........
 19
●
 To adjust the hue [Hue] ....................................

20
●
 To adjust the gain value [Gain

]
 .........................
 20
2-4
 Adjusting Volume [V

olume]
 ..........................
 20
2-5
 Sw

itching sound source during DisplayPort 
signal input [Source]
 .............

........................ 20
2-6
 Tu

rning off the audio output at Power Saving 
mode [Power Save]
 .............

........................... 21
2-7
 Se

tting On/Off for the automatic brightness 
adjustment function [Auto EcoView]
 ...........

21
2-8
 Setting On/Off for Power Saving mode  
[Power Save]
 .............

..................................... 21
2-9
 Turning off the monitor a

utomatically  
[Off Timer]
 ............

.......................................... 22
2-10
 Displaying the level of power saving by 
EcoV

iew Index
 .............
 ................................... 22
    
						

							6CONTENTS
Chapter 5 Reference ......................................... 34
5-1 Attaching an Arm ...........................................34
5-2
 Folding the EZ-UP stand ...............................
 35
5-3	 Specifications
 ................................................

36
5-4
 Glossary ...................................................

...... 42
5-5
 Preset Timing .................................................

44
FCC Declaration of Conformity .......................... 45
Hinweise zur Auswahl des richtigen 
Schwenkarms für Ihren Monitor
 ......................... 46
Hinweis zur Ergonomie
 ....................................... 46
CONTENTS
    
						

							7Chapter	1		Features	and	Overview
Chapter 1 Features and Overview
Thank you very much for choosing an EIZO color LCD monitor.
1-1 Features
• 24” wide format LCD   Applicable to WUXGA (1920×1200)
•
 Built-in speakers and headphone jack
1-2 “Controls and Functions” ( page 8)
• Power saving function
 Suppressing the power consumption*1 reduces the carbon dioxide emissions.
 This product is equipped with various power saving functions.
– Power Consumption when main power switch is Of f: 0W
Equipped with main power switch. 
Turning off the main power switch completely shuts off power supply to the monitor while the monitor is not used.
–
 Auto EcoView function
The sensor on the front side of the monitor detects the environmental brightness to adjust the screen brightness automatically 
and comfortably. 
Excessively high brightness may lead a damage to the natural environment as well as to your eyes. Suppressing the excessively 
high brightness will be helpful to reduce the power consumption and the damage to your eyes. 2-7 “Setting On/Off for the automatic brightness adjustment function [Auto EcoView]” (page 21)
– EcoView Index function
The green indicator shows the power consumption ratio responding to the brightness of the monitor . You can realize the power 
consumption reduction by taking consideration in the ratio of power saving.
2-10 “Displaying the level of power saving by EcoView Index” (page 22)
• FineContrast function
2-3 “To select the display mode (FineContrast mode)” ( page 17)
• Applicable to DisplayPort (applicable to 8 bit)*2
The image signal and audio signal can both be transmitted via a single DisplayPort cable (option).
• Applicable to DVI long cable
3-2 “Adjusting the DVI Input Level [DVI Input Level]” ( page 29)
• Portrait/Landscape display available
•
 The software “ScreenManager Pro for LCD” to adjust the screen using the mouse and keyboard is included
2-1 “Utility Disk” ( page 13)
• HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Interface)
*
1  Reference values: 
Maximum power consumption: 90W (Luminance Max., at default settings)
Standard power consumption: 40W (Luminance 120cd/m2, at default settings)
*2   When transmitting an audio signal using the DisplayPort cable, the graphics board must be compatible with audio  
 
output. (page 36)
NOTE
• This monitor supports the Portrait/Landscape display . This function allows you to change the orientation of the Adjustment menu 
when using the monitor screen in vertical display position. (Refer to “T o set the orientation of the Adjustment menu [Orientation]” 
on page 25.)
•
 For using the monitor with “Portra

it” position, the graphics board supporting portrait display is required.  When using the monitor 
with “Portrait” position, the setting needs to be changed depending on the graphics board used in your PC. Refer to the manual of 
the graphics board for details.
•
 The stand of the unit can be replaced with an arm or another stand. (Refer to “5-1 

Attaching an Arm” on page 34.)
   
						

							8Chapter	1		Features	and	Overview
1-2 Controls and Functions
Ex.	Height	adjustable	stand
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 98111912 141315
10
17
20
21
18
16
Adjustment menu ( *
ScreenManager ®)
1 Sensor Detects	ambient	brightness.	Auto	EcoV iew	function	(page 21 ).
2 Auto EcoView button Allows you to switch the Auto EcoView function On or Off (page 21 ).
3 EcoView Index button Displays the EcoView index (page 22).
4 Input Signal Selection button Switches input signals for display when more than two PCs are connected \
to 
the monitor. (page 28).
5 Mode button Allows you to switch the display mode (page 17).
6 Enter button Displays the Adjustment menu, determines an item on the menu screen, and 
saves values adjusted (page 12).
7 Control buttons (Left, Down,  Up, Right) •	 Chooses
	an	adjustment	item	or	increases/decreases	adjusted	values	for	
advanced adjustments using the Adjustment menu (
page 12).
•	
 or 	button:	Displays	the	volume	adjustment	menu	(page 10 ).
•	
 or 	button:	Displays	the	brightness	adjustment	menu	( page 10 ).
8 Power button Turns the power on or of
f.
9 Power indicator Indicates monitor’s operation status.
Blue:
	Operating	

Orange:
	Power	saving	
 Off:
	Power	of
 f
10 Speaker Outputs audio source.
11 Main Power Switch Turns the main power on or off.
12 Power connector Connects the power connector.
13 Stereo mini jack Connects
	the	stereo	mini	jack	cable.
14

Input signal connectors Left
	:	DisplayPort	Connector	/	Center	:	DVI-I	Connector	/	Right	:	D-Sub	mini	
15-pin	connector
15

USB port (Up) Connects
	the	USB	cable	to	use	the	software	that	needs	USB	connection,	or	
to	use	USB	Hub	function.	(

page 30)
16 USB Port (Down) Connects a peripheral USB device.
17 Stand Used to adjust the height and angle of the monitor screen.
18 Cable holder Covers
	the	monitor	cables.
19

Headphone jack Connects the headphones.
20 Security lock slot Complies with Kensington’s MicroSaver security system.
21 Option speaker (i·Sound L3)  mounting holes Used to attach the option speaker (i·Sound L3). (May not allowed t\
o attach 
the option speaker depending on the stand type.)
* ScreenManager ® is an EIZO’s nickname of the Adjustment menu. See 
page 10 for how to use.
  
						

							9Chapter	1		Features	and	Overview
1-3 Compatible Resolutions/Frequencies
The monitor supports the following resolutions.
Analog Input (D-Sub)
ResolutionFrequency ModeDot Clock ~202.5MHz
640 × 480 ~75 HzVGA, VESA √ 
720 × 400 70 HzVGA TEXT √ 
800 × 600 ~75 Hz VESA √ 
1024 × 768 ~75 HzVESA √ 
1152 × 864 75 HzVESA √ 
1280 × 960 60 HzVESA √ 
1280 × 1024  ~75 HzVESA √ 
1600 × 1200  ~75 HzVESA √ 
*
1 1680 × 1050 60 HzVESA CVT √ 
*
1 *2 1920 × 1200 60 Hz VESA CVT, VESA CVT RB √ 
Digital Input (DVI-D)
Resolution
Frequency ModeDot Clock ~162MHz
640 × 480 60 HzVGA √
720 × 400 70 HzVGA TEXT √
800 × 600 60 HzVESA √
1024 × 768 60 HzVESA √
1280 × 960 60 HzVESA √
1280 × 1024 60 HzVESA √
1600 × 1200  60 HzVESA √
*
1 1680 × 1050 60 HzVESA CVT √
*
1 1680 × 1050 60 HzVESA CVT RB √
*
1 *2 1920 × 1200 60 HzVESA CVT RB √
Digital Input (DisplayPort)
Resolution
Frequency ModeDot Clock ~162MHz
640 × 480 60 HzVGA, CEA √
720 × 400 70 HzVGA TEXT √
720
	×	400	(4:3) 60 Hz CEA √
720
	×	400	(16:9) 60 Hz CEA √
800 × 600 60 HzVESA √
1024 × 768 60 HzVESA √
1280 × 720 60 HzCEA √
1280 × 960 60 HzVESA √
1280 × 1024 60 HzVESA √
1600 × 1200  60 HzVESA √
*
1 1680 × 1050 60 HzVESA CVT √
*
1 1680 × 1050 60 HzVESA CVT RB √
*
1 *2 1920 × 1200 60 HzVESA CVT RB √
*1 When displaying the wide format input signal, a graphics board in conforma
nce with VESA  CVT standard is required.
*
2 Recommended resolution (Set this resolution)
  
						

							10Chapter	1		Features	and	Overview
1-4 Functions and Basic Operation
To adjust the screen and color
1 Screen Adjustment (Automatic  Adjustment)
● To adjust flickering and positio n 
[Screen]
 ……………………………… see page 14
●
 To adjust color gradation autom

atically 
[Range]
 ……………………………… see page 16
Page 14
Analog input only
2 Screen Adjustment 
(Advanced  Adjustment)
[At digital signal input]
[At analog signal input]
●
	 To	eliminate	vertical	bars	[Cloc k*] … see page 15
● 	
To
	remove	flickering	or	blurring	
[Phase*] ……………………………… see page 15
●
 To correct screen position 
[Position*]
	

 
…………………………… see page 16
● 	

To
	modify	blurred	characters/li
 nes
	
[Smoothing] ………………………… see page 16
●
 To set when a noise appears o

n the screen
[Signal
	Filter*] ……………………… see page 32
*	 Items	marked	with	*	can	be	adjusted	with	analog	
input.
Page 15
Color Adjustment
Advanced Adjustment
● “Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Temperature”,  “Gamma”,
	“Saturation”,	“Hue”	and	“Gain”	can	be	
se

t for each mode (Custom/EyeCare/sRGB/Text/
Picture/Movie). 
Settable
	functions	vary	with	the	FineContrast	
mode.
Resuming the default settings
●
 To reset color adjustment valu

es 
[Reset]
 ……………………………… see page 27
Page 18
 Main menu (Refer to  page 12 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 six modes according to monitor application.
 FineContrast mode
Page 17
●	To	adjust	the	brightness	[Brightness]
 Press  or 	to	adjust	brightness.
 
● Adjusting Volume [V
olume]
 Press  or  to adjust volume.
 
●	 Setting	On/Of f	for	the	automatic	brightness	
adjustment function [Auto EcoView] 
Press 
 to switch the setting.
● 	 Displaying
	the	level	of	power	s

aving
	by	EcoV
 iew
	
Index 
Press 
 to display the level of power saving mode.
[At digital signal input]
[At analog signal input]