Eizo Flexscan Sx2461w Users Manual

							
9Chapter 2  Settings and Adjustments

(2)  Press .
A message “Your setting will be lost, if you press again now” appears for 
five seconds.
(3)  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.
    • If the screen is displayed correctly : go to step 5
• If the screen is not displayed correctly : go to step 
4
4  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.
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.
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 adjust extra or cut image [Resolution]
This adjustment is available to equalize the resolution shown on the 
Setting menu and the resolution of input signal.
(1)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(2)  Adjust the vertical resolution with  or , and then horizontal 
resolution with  or , and press .
The adjustment is completed.
Extra image is displayed due to excessive dots.
A part of image is cut due to short dots.
5  Adjust the color gradation.
●  To adjust color gradation automatically [Range Adjustment]
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 
.
A message “Your setting will be lost it you press AUTO button” appears.
(3)  Press  while the message is displayed.
Color gradation is adjusted automatically.
(4)  Close the Pattern 2. When using the “Screen Adjustment Utility”, 
close the program.
6  Change the smoothing setting.
●  To modify blurred characters/lines [Smoothing]
When a low-resolution image is displayed in the “Full Screen” or 
“Enlarged” 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.
Displays current settings of brightness, color temperature, and gamma.
FineContrast menuExample) Custom
Displays current mode.
 ● To select FineContrast mode
(1)  Press .
The FineContrast menu 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.
● To update color setting of FineContrast mode
, , and  can be set or adjusted.
(1)  Choose a desired function from the FineContrast menu with 
 or .
(2)  Adjust the selected function with 
 or , and press .
The adjustment is completed.
NOTE
•  The Adjustment menu and the 
FineContrast menu cannot be 
displayed at the same time.
Attention
•  Color temperature values and gamma  values are fixed in some modes. 
Set them as shown in “To select an 
appropriate mode for images” on page 
12.
NOTE
•  The  menu of the Adjustment 
menu allows advanced color 
adjustments for each mode. Refer to 
“To select an appropriate mode for 
images” on page 12.
                    
						

							
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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*✓✓✓✓✓
Temperature*✓−✓✓✓
Gamma*✓−✓−−
Saturation✓−✓✓✓
Hue✓−✓✓✓
Gain✓−−−−
6 Colors✓−−−−
Reset✓✓✓✓✓
*  These items can also be set or adjusted with the FineContrast menu.
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.
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 value1.4 to 3.0, Fixed
NOTE
•  Digital signal input is recommended for gamma value setting. 
Set a gamma value to 1.8 - 2.2 for analog signal input.
•  Only when selecting “Custom” in the fine contrast mode, 
“Fixed” is available.
SaturationTo adjust color saturation–100 to 100Setting the minimum (–100) 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.–100 to 100
Attention
•  This function does not enable to display every color gradation.
NOTE
•  The Adjustment menu and the 
FineContrast menu 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 10.
•  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.”
6 ColorsTo adjust  and  in Red, 
Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, 
and Magenta respectively
Hue: –100 to 100Saturation: –100 to 100
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.
 
						

							
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● To set monitor power-saving [VESA DPMS/DVI DMPM]
■  Analog input
This monitor complies with the VESA DPMS standard.
[Power Saving System]
PCMonitorPower 
Indicator
OperatingOperatingBlue
Power saving STAND-BY SUSPENDED OFF
Power savingOrange
[Procedure]
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
The set menu appears.
(2)  Select “VESA DPMS” with  or , and press .
The power saving setting is completed.
[Resumption Procedure]
•  Operate the mouse or keyboard to resume the normal screen.
■  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
[Procedure]
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
The set menu appears.
(2)  Select “DVI DMPM” with  or , and press .
The power saving setting is completed.
[Resumption Procedure]
•  Operate the mouse or keyboard to resume the normal screen.
Attention
•  Unplugging the power cord 
completely shuts off power supply to 
the monitor.
•  USB compliant devices connected 
to the monitor work even if the 
monitor is in the power saving mode. 
Therefore, power consumption of the 
monitor varies with connected devices 
even in the power saving mode.
 
						

							
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2-5  Screen Size Selection
● To change screen size [Screen Size]
The image with the resolution other than the recommended resolution is 
displayed in full screen automatically. You can change the screen size by using 
 from  menu.
MenuFunction
Full Screen (default setting)
Displays an image in full screen. Images are distorted in some cases because the vertical rate is not equal to the horizontal rate.
EnlargedDisplays an image in full screen. In some cases, a blank horizontal or vertical border appears to equalize the vertical rate and the horizontal rate.
NormalDisplays images with the specified resolution.
Example: Image size 1280 × 1024
Full Screen(Default setting)EnlargedNormal
(1920 × 1200)(1500 × 1200)(1280 × 1024)
[Procedure]
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The screen size setting window appears.
(3)  Select “Full Screen,” “Enlarged,” or “Normal” with  or , and  
press .
The screen size setting is completed.
● To adjust brightness of non-display area [Border Intensity]
A border (black area with no image) around the image appears in the “Normal” 
or “Enlarged” mode.
Border
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press .
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(3)  Adjust border intensity with  or , and press .
The border intensity adjustment is completed.
     
						

							
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2-6  Power Indicator/EIZO Logo Display 
Setting
● To turn off the Power indicator while a screen is displayed 
[Power Indicator]
This function enables to turn off the Power indicator (blue) while a screen is 
displayed.
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(3)  Select “Disable” with  or , and press .
The Power Indicator setting is completed.
● To display EIZO logo [EIZO Logo Appearing Function]
When this unit is turned on, the EIZO logo appears at the center of the screen. 
Selection to display or not to display the logo is available with this function.
(1)  Press 
 to turn off the unit.
(2)  Press 
 again while pressing  to turn on the unit.
The EIZO Logo display/non-display function is toggled.
2-7  Beeper Settings
● To set the beeper [Beep]
Set the beeper on/off for operation tone of the switches, connection error, etc.
Sound typeConditions for beeping
Short beep •  When an item is selected with 
•  When a maximum or minimum value is set with 
 /  /  / 
•  When  is pressed
Long beep•  When  is pressed
•  When registration is performed with 
Consecutive beeps •  When the monitor is not connected correctly
•  When the PC is not turned on
•  When a frequency out of the specified range is 
received
Beep-beep once every 15 seconds•  15 minutes before the power off time set by “Off 
Timer” (advance notice time)
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press .
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(3)  Select “On” or “Off ” with  or , and press .
The beep setting is completed.
NOTE
•  The Power indicator lights up at 
power on with the default setting.
NOTE
•  The logo appears with the default 
setting.
 
						

							
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NOTE
•  The display time of the FineContrast 
mode remains unchanged.
2-8  Locking Buttons
● To lock operation [Adjustment Lock]
This function locks the buttons to retain the status adjusted or set once.
Buttons that can be locked•  (Enter button) 
•  (Auto button)
•  (Mode button) 
•  /  /  /  / (Control buttons)
Buttons that cannot be locked•  (Power button)
•  (Input signal selection)
•  (Adjustment Lock button) 
(1)  Press  for more than two seconds.
The adjustment lock setting is completed.
[Unlocking]
(1)  Press 
 again for more than two seconds.
The adjustment lock is released.
2-9  Setting Adjustment Menu Display
● To update menu settings [Menu Size/Menu Position/Menu 
Off Timer/Translucent]
Menu Size
Change the Adjustment menu size using the following procedure.
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
(3)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(4)  Select “Enlarged” using  or , and press .
The menu size setting is completed.
Menu Position
Adjust the menu position using the following procedure.
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
(3)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(4)  Select a menu position with  /  /  / , and press .
The menu position setting is completed.
Menu Off Timer
Set the menu display time using the following procedure.
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
(3)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(4)  Select “Enable” with  or .
(5)  Choose an Off Time (15/30/45/60 seconds) with 
 or , and press .
The menu off timer setting is completed.