Eizo Flexscan Sx2461w Users Manual

							
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  Beeper Setting
s
2-8 Locking Buttons
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 PRECAUTIONS, this User’s 
Manual and Setup Manual (separate 
volume)
 carefully to familiarize yourself  
with safe and effective usage.
 
						

							
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1

Notice for this monitor
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.
 
						

							
2CONTENTS

CONTENTS
Notice for this monitor ..............................................1
To use the monitor comfortably  ...............................
1
Chapter 1 Features and Overview .....................3
1-1  Features ............................................................3
1-2  Buttons and Indicators  ....................................
3
1-3 Functions and Basic Operation  ......................4
Chapter 2  Settings and Adjustments ................7
2-1  Utility Disk ........................................................7
● EIZO LCD Utility Disk (CD-ROM) .......................7
● UniColor Pro (CD-ROM) .....................................7
2-2  Screen Adjustment ..........................................
8
Digital Input  ............................................................8
Analog Input  ..........................................................8
2-3 Color Adjustment ............................................11
Simple adjustment [FineContrast mode]  ...........11
● FineContrast Mode ............................................11
● To select FineContrast mode  .............................11
● To update color setting of FineContrast mode  ...11
Advanced Adjustments [Adjustment menu] .....
12
●  To select an appropriate mode for images  .......12
● To set/adjust color  ............................................13
2-4  Off Timer/Power Saving Settings  .................
14
● To set monitor power-off time [Off Timer] .........14
● To set monitor power-saving  
[VESA DPMS/DVI DMPM] ................................
15
2-5  Screen Size Selection ....................................
16
●  To change screen size [Screen Size]  ...............16
● To adjust brightness of non-display area  
[Border Intensity] ..............................................16
2-6  Power Indicator/EIZO Logo Display Setting
 
 .........................................................................
17
●  To turn off the Power indicator while a screen is 
displayed [Power Indicator]  ..............................17
● To display EIZO logo [EIZO Logo Appearing 
Function] ...........................................................17
2-7  Beeper Settings .............................................
17
●  To set the beeper [Beep] ..................................17
2-8 Locking Buttons ............................................18
● To lock operation [Adjustment Lock]  .................18
2-9 Setting Adjustment Menu Display ................18
● To update menu settings [Menu Size/Menu 
Position/Menu Off Timer/Translucent]  ..............
18
2-10 Setting Orientation ........................................19
● To set the orientation of the Adjustment menu 
[Orientation] ......................................................19
2-11  Viewing Information/Setting Language  .......
19
● To check settings, usage time, etc.  
[Information] .....................................................19
● To set a language to be displayed  
[Language]  .......................................................19
2-12 Setting BrightRegulator  ................................20
●  To set automatic brightness adjustment 
[BrightRegulator] ..............................................20
2-13  Resumption of Default Setting  .....................
20
● To reset color adjustment [Reset]  .....................20
● To reset all settings [Reset] ..............................20
Chapter 3  Connecting Cables ..........................21
3-1  Connecting Two PCs to the Monitor  ............21
● To set priority of PC to be displayed  
[Input Priority] ...................................................22
3-2 Connecting Peripheral USB Devices ...........23
Chapter 4  Troubleshooting  ...............................24
Chapter 5  Reference  .........................................
26
5-1  Attaching an Arm ...........................................26
5-2  Cleaning ..........................................................
27
5-3  Specifications ................................................
28
5-4  Glossary .........................................................33
5-5  Preset Timing  .................................................
35
 
						

							
3Chapter 1  Overview and Features

Chapter 1  Features and Overview
Thank you very much for choosing an EIZO color LCD monitor.
1-1  Features
•  24.1 (SX2461W) / 27.0 (SX2761W) inch class wide screen format LCD
•  Applicable to HDCP
•  Dual-input compliant (DVI-I ×2 connectors)
•  DVI digital input (TMDS) compliant
•  Horizontal scan frequency, Vertical scan frequency and Resolution are as follows;
Horizontal scan frequencyAnalog24 - 94 kHz
Digital31 - 76 kHz
Vertical scan frequency
Analog49 - 86 Hz
49 - 76 Hz (1600 × 1200)
49 - 61 Hz (1920 × 1200)
Digital59 - 61 Hz 
69 - 71 Hz (VGA TEXT)
Resolution1920 dots × 1200 lines
•  Compatible with frame synchronization mode    59 - 61 Hz 
 * Only if the  [Full Screen] or [Enlarged] is selected from the .
•  Smoothing (soft - sharp) function for adjustment of enlarged images
•  FineContrast mode to allow the best mode for screen display
• The application software “UniColor Pro” to simulate the views experienced 
by people with  some sort of color deficiency is included (refer to the 
UniColor Pro (CD-ROM)).
•  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 (CD-ROM)).
•  BrightRegulator function incorporate
•  Height adjustable stand
•  Portrait/Landscape display available (rotate 90 degrees clockwise)
1-2  Buttons and Indicators
123456789
Button
Adjustment menu (*ScreenManager ® )
1.  Sensor (BrightRegulator)  6.  Enter button
2.  Adjustment lock button  7.  Control buttons (Left, Down, Up, Right)
3.  Input signal selection button  8.  Power button
4.  Mode button  9.  Power indicator
5.  Auto button
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 
17).
•  For the power indicator status with  “Off Timer” set, refer to “To set 
monitor power-off time [Off Timer]” 
on page 14.
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 “2-10 Setting 
Orientation” on page 19.)
•  If you use the monitor with “Portrait” 
position, the setting may be required 
to change 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 
26.)
 
						

							
4Chapter 1  Overview and Features

1-3  Functions and Basic Operation
To adjust the screen and color
1  Screen Adjustment 
(Automatic Adjustment)
Press .
Press  again.
Page 8
Analog input only
2  Screen Adjustment 
(Advanced Adjustment)
[At digital signal input][At analog signal input]
●  To eliminate vertical bars [Clock*] …see page 9
●  To remove flickering or blurring  
[Phase*]  ……………………………see page 9
●  To correct screen position  
[Position*]   …………………………see page 9
●  To adjust extra or cut image  
[Resolution*] …………………………see page 10
●  To adjust color gradation automatically  
[Range Adjustment
*]  ………………see page 10
●  To modify blurred characters/lines  
[Smoothing]  …………………………see page 10
●  To set when a noise appears on the screen 
[Signal Filter*]  ………………………see page 24
* Items marked with * can be adjusted with analog 
input.
Page 9
Color Adjustment
(Advanced Adjustment)
● “Brightness”, “Temperature”, “Gamma”, 
“Saturation”, “Hue”, “Gain” and “6 Colors” 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 20
Page 12
 Main menu (Refer to page 6 for operation)
•  The Adjustment menu and the FineContrast menu 
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.
●  “Brightness,” “Temperature,” and “Gamma” 
can be set for each mode (Custom/sRGB/Text/
Picture/Movie). 
Settable functions vary with the display mode.
 FineContrast mode
Page 11
Brightness Adjustment
Press  or  to adjust brightness.
Page 12
 
						

							
5Chapter 1  Overview and Features

Information
● To check settings, usage time, etc. [Information]
Page 19
To make useful settings/adjustments
Power-save Settings
●  To set monitor power-saving  
[VESA DPMS/DVI DMPM]
Page 15
 Adjustment menu (Refer to page 6 for operation)
Set the off timer
●  To set monitor power-off time  
[Off Timer] ……………………………
see page 14
Change the screen size
●  To change screen size  
[Screen Size]  ………………………see page 16
●  To adjust brightness of non-display area  
[Border Intensity] ……………………see page 16
BrightRegulator Setting
●  To set automatic brightness adjustment 
[BrightRegulator]   ……………………see page 20
Orientation Setting
●  To set the orientation of the Adjustment menu 
[Orientation]  …………………………see page 19
Power Indicator Setting
●  To turn off the Power indicator while a screen is 
displayed [Power Indicator]   ………see page 17
Beeper setting
●  To set the beeper [Beep] ……………see page 17
Adjustment menu settings
●  To update menu settings [Menu Size/Menu 
Position/Menu Off Timer/
 
Translucent]   …………………………
see page 18
Resume the factory default settings
●  To reset all settings [Reset]  ………see page 20
Connect two PCs
●  To set priority of PC to be displayed  
[Input Priority]  ………………………see page 22
Language
● To set a language to be displayed [Language]
Page 19
EIZO Logo Display Setting
●  To display EIZO logo [EIZO Logo Appearing 
Function]  ………………………………see page 17
Locking Adjustment
●  To lock operation [Adjustment Lock]  …see page 18
Connecting Signal Cables
●  Connecting Two PCs to the Monitor …see page 21
● Connecting Peripheral USB Devices …see page 23
 
						

							
6Chapter 1  Overview and Features
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.
 
						

							
7Chapter 2  Settings and Adjustments

2-1  Utility Disk
“EIZO LCD Utility Disk” (CD-ROM) and “UniColor Pro” (CD-ROM) are supplied with the monitor. The following 
table shows the disk contents and the overview of the application software programs.
● EIZO LCD Utility Disk (CD-ROM)
ItemOverviewFor WindowsFor Macintosh
A “Readme.txt” or “read me” file
✓✓
Color Profiles (ICC Profiles) A specific file including the color 
characteristic information for the monitor.✓✓
Screen Adjustment UtilityMonitor pattern display software used when adjusting the image of the analog input 
signal manually.✓−
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 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. For more information, refer to “Chapter 3 3-2 Connecting Peripheral USB Devices”.)✓−
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 EIZO LCD Utility Disk (CD-ROM).
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 EIZO LCD Utility Disk 
(CD-ROM).
● UniColor Pro (CD-ROM)
ItemOverviewFor WindowsFor Macintosh
UniColor ProAn application software to simulate the 
views experienced by some color deficiency 
people. (A PC must be connected to the 
monitor with the supplied USB cable. For more information, refer to “Chapter 3 3-2 Connecting Peripheral USB Devices”.)
✓✓
UniColor Pro User’s Manual (PDF file)
Color Universal Design Handbook (PDF file)
To use UniColor Pro
For the installation and use of UniColor Pro, refer to the UniColor Pro User ’s Manual on the UniColor Pro (CD-ROM).
Chapter 2  Settings and Adjustments
 
						

							
8Chapter 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 11) 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.
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. No adjustment 
is required when the image appears correctly.
[Adjustment Procedure]
1  Perform the auto size adjustment.
●   To adjust flickering, screen position, and screen size 
automatically [Auto button](1)  Press 
.
A message “Your setting will be lost, if you press again now” appears for 
five seconds.
(2)  Press  again while the message is displayed.
The Auto Adjustment function begins (showing a running status icon) to 
adjust flickering, screen position, and screen size automatically.
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.
  For other than Windows PC: Use the screen adjustment pattern files.
    • If the screen is displayed correctly : go to step 5
• If the screen is not displayed correctly : go to step 
3
3  Perform the auto size adjustment again with the analog screen 
adjustment pattern displayed.
●   To adjust flickering, screen position, and screen size 
automatically [Auto button] (1)  Display Pattern 1 in full screen on the monitor using the “Screen 
Adjustment Utility” or the screen adjustment pattern files.
Attention
•  Wait 30 minutes or more from 
monitor power on before starting 
adjustments.
NOTE
•  For how to open and use the screen adjustment pattern files, refer to 
“Readme.txt” or the “read me” file. 
When you are using a Macintosh PC, 
you can open the file directly from the 
start menu of the 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 (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.