Eizo Flexscan Sx2461w Users Manual

							
19Chapter 2  Settings and Adjustments

Translucent
Set the transparency for menu display 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)  Adjust the transparency for menu display with  or , and press .
The transparency setting is completed.
2-10  Setting Orientation
● To set the orientation of the Adjustment menu [Orientation]
This function allows you to change the orientation of the Adjustment menu 
when using the monitor screen in vertical display position.
(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 “Portrait” with  or , and press .
The orientation setting is completed.
(5)  Turn the monitor screen 90° in clockwise direction.
2-11  Viewing Information/Setting Language
● To check settings, usage time, etc. [Information]
This function allows you to check settings, model name, serial number , and 
usage time of the monitor.
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(2)  Then, press  to check settings, etc.
● To set a language to be displayed [Language]
This function allows to select the Adjustment menu language.
Selectable languages
English/German/French/Spanish/Italian/Swedish/Simplified Chinese/
Traditional Chinese/Japanese
(1)  Choose  menu from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(2)  Choose a language with  /  /  / , and press .
The language setting is completed.
NOTE
•  The usage time is not always “0” 
when you purchase the monitor due 
to factory inspection.
NOTE
• 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.
 
						

							
20Chapter 2  Settings and Adjustments

NOTE
•  For main default settings, refer 
to “Main default settings (factory 
settings)” on page 30.
2-12  Setting BrightRegulator
● To set automatic brightness adjustment [BrightRegulator]
The sensor on the front side of the monitor detects the environmental brightness 
to adjust the screen brightness automatically and comfortably.
(1) Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
(2) Choose < BrightRegulator> from the  menu, and press .
The BrightRegulator setting window appears.
(3) Select “Enable” or “Disable” with  or , and press .
The BrightRegulator setting is completed.
2-13  Resumption of Default Setting
● To reset color adjustment [Reset]
The hue in the color mode currently set will revert to the default settings (factory 
settings).
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
(2)  Choose  from the  menu and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(3)  Select  with  or , and press .
The reset operation is completed.
● To reset all settings [Reset]
Reset all adjustments/settings to the factory default settings.
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(3)  Select  with  or , and press .
The reset operation is completed.
NOTE
•  Be careful not to block the sensor on 
the lower side of the monitor when 
using the BrightRegulator function.
 
						

							
21Chapter 3  Connecting Cables

3-1  Connecting Two PCs to the Monitor
Two PCs can be connected to the monitor through the DVI-I connector on the 
back of the monitor.
Connection examples
DVI-I connector(Signal 1)
DVI-I connector(Signal 2)
PC 1PC 2Example 1DigitalDVISignal cable  (supplied FD-C39)Signal cable (supplied FD-C16)D-sub mini 15-pinAnalog
Example 2AnalogD-sub mini 15-pinSignal cable  (FD-C16 option)Signal cable (supplied FD-C16)D-sub mini 15-pinAnalog
Example 3DigitalDVISignal Cable  (FD-C39 option)Signal cable (supplied FD-C39)DVIDigtal
Selecting input signal
Input Signal Selection button
Switch the input signal with . Input signal switches each time  is pressed. 
When the signal is switched, the active signal type (Signal 1 or 2/Analog or 
Digital) appears at the top right corner of the screen.
Chapter 3  Connecting Cables
 
						

							
22Chapter 3  Connecting Cables

● To set priority of PC to be displayed [Input Priority]
When two PCs are connected, either one can be displayed preferentially. The 
monitor senses the input signal regularly. When the signal that is given priority 
with the  setting is input, signal input switches automatically to 
the prior signal.
Priority settingFunction
1
Input from Signal 1
The input signal from “Signal 1” is displayed in the following cases.
•  When the monitor is turned on.
•  When the PC for the “Signal 1” is turned on while 
displaying the image of the “Signal 2”.
•  When the PC for the “Signal 1” is recovered from 
the Power saving mode while displaying the 
image of the “Signal 2”.
2
Input from Signal 2
The input signal from “Signal 2” is displayed in the following cases.
•  When the monitor is turned on.
•  When the PC for the “Signal 2” is turned on while 
displaying the image of the “Signal 1”.
•  When the PC for the “Signal 2” is recovered from 
the Power saving mode while displaying the 
image of the “Signal 1”.
Manual The monitor does not detect the PC’s signals 
automatically. Select an active input signal with .
[Procedure]
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(3)  Select “1” or “2” or “Manual” with  or , and press .
The Input Priority setting is completed.
NOTE
•  Power-saving function 
When “1” or “2” is selected for 
, the monitor’s 
power-saving function works only 
when the two PCs are in the power-
saving mode.  
•  When only one PC is connected, the 
input signal is detected automatically 
regardless of whether the input signal 
1 or 2 has priority.
 
						

							
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Attention
•  This monitor may not work depending 
on PC, OS or peripheral devices to be 
used. 
For USB compatibility of peripheral 
devices, contact their manufactures.
•  If the monitor is in the power saving 
mode, or if the monitor is connected 
to the power outlet with the monitor 
turned off, all the devices connected 
to the USB ports (upstream and 
downstream) work. Therefore, power 
consumption of the monitor varies 
with connected devices even in the 
power saving mode.
3-2  Connecting Peripheral USB Devices
This monitor has a hub compatible with USB. Connected to a PC compatible 
with USB or another USB hub, this monitor functions as a USB hub allowing 
connection to peripheral USB devices.
●  Required System Environment
(1)  A PC equipped with a USB port or another USB hub connected to 
a USB compatible PC
(2)  Windows 2000/XP/Vista or Mac OS 9.2.2 and Mac OS X 10.2 or 
later
(3)  EIZO USB cable (MD-C93)
●  Connection Procedure (Setup of USB Function) (1)  Connect the monitor first to a PC using the signal cable, and run 
the PC.
(2)  Connect the supplied USB cable between the downstream USB 
port of a USB compatible PC (or another USB hub) and the 
monitor’s upstream USB port.
(3)  When the USB function setup is completed, the monitor functions 
as a USB hub allowing connection to various peripheral USB 
devices through its downstream USB ports.
SX2461W
Upstream
Downstream
SX2761W
Upstream
Downstream
  The USB function is set up automatically upon connection of the 
USB cable.
 
						

							
24Chapter 4  Troubleshooting

Chapter 4  Troubleshooting
If a problem still remains after applying the suggested remedies, contact your local dealer.
•  No-picture problems → See No.1 - No.2.
•  Imaging problems (digital input) → See No.3 - No.8.
•  Imaging problems (analog input) → See No.3 - No.13.
•  Other problems → See No.14 - No.17.
•  USB problems → See No.18.
ProblemsPossible cause and remedy
1. No picture
•  Power indicator does not light. •  Check whether the power cord is connected correctly. If 
the problem persists, turn off the monitor, and then turn it 
on again a few minutes later.
•  Press 
.
•  Power indicator is lighting blue. •  Set each RGB adjusting value in  to higher level. 
(see page 13)
•  Power indicator is lighting orange. •  Switch the input signal with 
.
•  Operate the mouse or keyboard.
•  Check whether the PC is turned on.
2.  The message below appears.
This message appears when the signal is not input 
correctly even when the monitor functions properly.
•  This message appears when no signal is input.
•  The message shown left may appear, because some 
PCs do not output the signal soon after power-on.
•  Check whether the PC is turned on.
•  Check whether the signal cable is connected properly. 
•  Switch the input signal with 
.
•  The message below shows that the input signal is  out of the specified frequency range. (Such signal 
frequency is displayed in red.)
  Example:
•  Reboot the PC.
•  Select an appropriate display mode using the graphics  board’s utility. Refer to the manual of the graphics board 
for details.
3.  The screen is too bright or too dark. •  Adjust . (The LCD monitor backlight has a 
fixed life span. When the screen becomes dark or begins 
to flicker, contact your local dealer.)
4.  Characters are blurred. •  Adjust using . (see page 10)
5.  Afterimages appear. •  Use a screen saver or off timer function for a long-time 
image display.
•  Afterimages are particular to LCD monitors. Avoid 
displaying the same image for a long time.
6.  Green/red/blue/white dots or defective dots remain 
on the screen. •  This is due to LCD panel characteristics and is not a failure.
7.  Interference patterns or pressure marks remain on 
the screen. •  Leave the monitor with a white or black screen. The 
symptom may disappear.
8.  Noise appears on the screen. •  When entering the signals of analog input, select 1 to 4 
in  from the  menu to change the 
mode.
•  When entering the signals of HDCP system, the normal  images may not be displayed immediately.
 
						

							
25Chapter 4  Troubleshooting
ProblemsPossible cause and remedy
9.  Display position is incorrect.
•  Adjust image position so that it is displayed properly 
within the display area using the  adjustment. 
(See page 9)
•  If the problem persists, use the graphics board’s utility if 
available to change the display position.
10.  Screen image displayed is smaller or larger than 
the actual screen image. •  Adjust the resolution using  so that the input signal resolution equals the resolution in the resolution 
adjustment menu. (see page 10)
11.  Vertical bars appear on the screen or a part of the  image is flickering.
•  Adjust using . (see page 9)
12.  Whole screen is flickering or blurring.
•  Adjust using . (see page 9)
13.  Upper part of the screen is distorted as shown  below.                   
•  This is caused when both composite sync (X-OR) 
signal and separate vertical sync signal are input 
simultaneously. Select either composite signal or 
separate signal.
14.  The  icon on the Adjustment menu 
 cannot be selected. •  Smoothing setting may not be required depending on the 
display resolution. (You cannot choose the smoothing 
icon.)
•   is disabled when the screen is displayed in 
the following resolutions.
•  1920 × 1200 
•  Select [Enlarged] during  in the 
resolution of 1600 × 1200 
•  Select [Normal] during .
15.  The Main menu of Adjustment menu does not start. •  Check for Adjustment Lock function. (see page 18)
16.  The FineContrast menu is not displayed. •  Check whether the Main menu of Adjustment menu is 
displayed. (Refer to “Advanced Adjustments [Adjustment 
menu]” on page 12.)
•  Check for Adjustment Lock function. (see page 18)
17.  The auto-adjustment function does not work  correctly. •  This function does not work when digital signal is input.
•  Check for Adjustment Lock function. (see page 18)
•  This function does not work correctly with some graphics 
boards.
18.  The monitor connected with the USB cable is not 
detected. / USB devices connected to the monitor 
does not work. •  Check whether the USB cable is connected correctly.
•  Change the USB port to another one. If the PC or peripheral devices works correctly by changing the USB 
port, contact your local dealer. (Refer to the manual of 
the PC for details.)
•  Please perform the followings to check the status.
 
•  Reboot the PC.
 
•  Connect the PC and peripheral devices directly.
•  If the PC or peripheral devices works correctly without  connecting each other via the monitor (working as a USB 
hub), please contact your local dealer. 
•  Check whether the PC and OS are USB compliant. (For 
USB compliance of the respective devices, consult their 
manufacturers.)
•  Check the PC’s BIOS setting for USB when using 
Windows. (Refer to the manual of the PC for details.)
 
						

							
26Chapter 5  Reference

Chapter 5  Reference
5-1  Attaching an Arm
The stand can be removed and replaced with an arm (or another stand) to be 
attached to the monitor. Use an arm or stand of EIZO option.
[Attaching]
1  Lay the LCD monitor on a soft cloth spread over on a stable 
surface with the panel surface facing down.
2  Remove the stand. (Prepare a screwdriver.)
Unscrew the four screws securing the unit and the stand with the 
screwdriver.
3  Attach the monitor to the arm or stand.Secure the monitor to the arm or stand using the screws specified in the 
user’s manual of the arm or stand.
Attention
•  When attaching an arm or stand, follow the instructions of their user’s 
manual.
•  When using another manufacturer’ s arm or stand, confirm the following 
in advance and select one conforming 
to the VESA standard. Use the M4 
× 12 mm screws supplied with this 
monitor.
– Clearance between the screw holes: 
100 mm × 100 mm
– Thickness of plate: 2.6 mm
– Strong enough to support weight of 
the monitor unit (except the stand) 
and attachments such as cables.
•  When using an arm or stand, attach it  to meet the following tilt angles of the 
monitor.
– Up 45 degrees, down 45 degrees (horizontal display, and vertical 
display rotated 90 degrees 
clockwise)
•  Connect the cables after attaching an 
arm.
 
						

							
27Chapter 5  Reference

Attention
•  Never 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 LCD 
panel surface.
5-2  Cleaning
Clean the monitor periodically to keep the monitor clean and extend its life.
Cabinet
Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth dampened with little mild deter gent.
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 little water, and  then clean the LCD panel again with a dry cloth for better finishing.
 
						

							
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5-3  Specifications
SX2461W
LCD Panel24.1-inch (610 mm) TFT color LCD with anti-glare hard coating
Viewing angle: Horizontal 178°, Vertical 178° (CR:10 or more)
Dot Pitch0.270mm
Horizontal Scan FrequencyAnalog: 24-94kHzDigital: 31-76kHz
Vertical Scan Frequency
Analog: 49-86Hz (Non-interlace) (1600 × 1200: 49-76Hz)(1920 × 1200: 49-61Hz)Digital: 59-61Hz (Non-interlace)
(VGA TEXT: 69-71Hz)
Resolution1920 dots × 1200 lines
Max. Dot ClockAnalog: 202.5MHzDigital: 162MHz
Max. Display ColorApprox. 16.77 million colors
Display Area (H × V)
518.4mm × 324.0mm
Power Supply 100-120 VAC ±10%, 50/60Hz 1.1A
200-240 VAC ±10%, 50/60Hz 0.55A
Power ConsumptionScreen Display On110W or less (with USB load)100W or less (without USB load)
Power saving mode2W or less (for single signal input, without USB load)
Power button Off
1W or less (without USB load)
Input Signal ConnectorDVI-I connector (Applicable to HDCP) × 2
Analog Input Signal (Sync) Separate, TTL, positive/ negative
Composite, TTL, positive/ negative
Analog Input Signal (Video)
Analog, Positive (0.7Vp-p/75Ω)
Digital Signal Transmission System
TMDS (Single Link)
Video Signal Memory
Analog signal: 45 (preset: 30)
Digital signal: 10 (preset: 0)
Plug & Play VESA DDC 2B / EDID structure 1.3
Dimensions (Width) × (Height) × (Depth) mm (inch)
Main unit (including Height adjustable stand)
566mm(22.3) × 456 - 538mm(18.0 - 21.2) × 230mm(9.1)
Main unit (without stand)566mm(22.3) × 367mm(14.4) × 85mm(3.3)
Mass Main unit (including Height adjustable stand)11.0 kg (24.3 lbs.)
Main unit (without stand)7.4 kg (16.3 lbs.)
Movable range
Tilt40° Up, 0° Down
Swivel35° Right, 35° Left
Adjustable height82 mm (3.2 inch)
Rotation90°
Environmental ConditionsTemperatureOperating temperature: 0 °C - 35 °C (32 °F - 95 °F)Storage temperature: -20 °C - 60 °C (-4 °F - 140 °F)
HumidityRelative humidity: 30% - 80% (no condensation)