SAFETY SYMBOLS PRECAUTIONS 1. Introduction 1-1. Features 1-2. Package Contents 1-3. Controls & Connectors 2. CABLE CONNECTION 2-1. Before Connecting 2-2. Connecting the Signal Cable 2-3. Connecting Two PCs to the Monitor 2-4. Sound Connections 3. ScreenManager 3-1. How to use the ScreenManager 3-2. ScreenManager Adjustments and Settings 3-3. FineContrast 3-4. Useful Functions 4. ADJUSTMENT 4-1. Screen Adjustment 4-2. Color Adjustment 4-3. Sound Setting 4-4. Power-save Setup 5.
APPENDIX/ANHANG/ANNEXE About TCO'03 (Applicable white) About TCO'99 (Applicable black and silver) FCC Declaration of Conformity Hinweis zur Ergonomie / Recycle Auskunft / Hinweise zur Auswahl des richtigen Schwenkarms für Ihren Monitor
SAFETY SYMBOLS This manual uses the safety symbols below. They denote critical information. Please read them carefully. WARNING Failure to abide by the information in a WARNING may result in serious injury and can be life threatening. CAUTION Failure to abide by the information in a CAUTION may result in moderate injury and/or property or product damage. Indicates a prohibited action. Indicates to ground for safety. Copyright© 2004 EIZO NANAO CORPORATION All rights reserved.
PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT! ● ● This product has been adjusted specifically for use in the region to which it was originally shipped. If operated outside the region to which it was originally shipped, the product may not perform as stated in the specifications. To ensure personal safety and proper maintenance, please read this section and the caution statements on the unit (refer to the figure below).
Keep small objects or liquids away from the unit. Small objects accidentally falling through the ventilation slots into the cabinet or spillage into the cabinet may result in fire, electric shock, or equipment damage. If an object or liquid falls/spills into the cabinet, unplug the unit immediately. Have the unit checked by a qualified service engineer before using it again. Place the unit at the strong and stable place.
Use the correct voltage. ● ● The unit is designed for use with a specific voltage only. Connection to another voltage than specified in this User's Manual may cause fire, electric shock, or equipment damage. Do not overload your power circuit, as this may result in fire or electric shock. Handle the power cord with care. ● ● Do not place the cord underneath the unit or other heavy objects. Do not pull on or tie the cord. If the power cord becomes damaged, stop using it.
When handling the unit, grip the bottom of the unit firmly with both hands ensuring the panel faces outward before lifting. Dropping the unit may result in injury or equipment damage. Do not block the ventilation slots on the cabinet. ● ● ● Do not place any objects on the ventilation slots. Do not install the unit in a closed space. Do not use the unit laid down or upside down. Blocking the ventilation slots prevents proper airflow and may result in fire, electric shock, or equipment damage.
product. 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 damage to the screen. There will be prints left on the screen if the pressed image is dark or black. If pressure is repeatedly applied to the screen, it may deteriorate or damage your LCD panel. Leave the screen white to decrease the prints.
1. Introduction Thank you very much for choosing an EIZO Color Monitor. 1-1. Features ● ● ● Dual inputs compliant (DVI-D and D-Sub mini 15 pin connecters) DVI Digital input (TMDS) compliant [Horizontal scanning frequency] Analog: 24.
● ● Stereo mini-jack Cable (2 pcs) Please retain the packing materials for future transference. 1-3.
Off Power off *1 When using the BrightRegulator function, the sensor detects the surrounding brightness. Refer to Bright Regulator Function. *2 Directly pressing the Mode button allows you to select a FineContrast Mode. The ScreenManager Main Menu and the FineContrast/BrightRegulator Menu cannot be displayed at the same time. *3 Regarding the power indicator for the "Off Timer", see Off Timer function.
*4 Allows for connection of a security cable. This lock supports Kensington's MicroSaver security system. For further information, please consult: Kensington Technology Group 2855 Campus Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403 USA Tel.: 800-650-4242, x3348, Intl: 650-572-2700, x3348 Fax: 650-572-9675 http://www.kensington.com *5 The LCD monitor can be used with an optional arm stand by removing the stand. (See 6.
2. CABLE CONNECTION 2-1. Before Connecting Before connecting your monitor to the PC, change the display screen settings (Resolution and frequency) in accordance with the charts below. ● When your computer and display support VESA DDC, the suitable resolution and the refresh rate are set by just plugging your display into the computer without any manual settings.
2-2. Connecting the Signal Cable ● Be sure that the power switches of both the PC and the monitor are OFF. 1. Plug the signal cable into the connector at the rear of the monitor and the other end of the cable into the video connector on the PC. After connecting, secure the connection with the screw-in fasteners.
Signal Cable (FD-C39 enclosed) Video Output Connector/ DVI Input Connector (monitor) / DVI ● ● ● Digital graphics board Power Mac G4/G5 (DVI) The monitor is not compatible with a Power Mac G4/G5 ADC (Apple Display Connector). 2. Plug the power cord into the power connector on the rear of the monitor. Then, plug the other end of the cord into a power outlet. Use the enclosed power cord and connect to the standard power outlet of your country.
● ● displayed for a few seconds on the right top corner of the screen. Adjust brightness of the screen depending on the brightness of your environment. The "BrightRegulator function" enables to adjust the brightness of the screen automatically depending on the surrounding brightness. Be sure to take adequate rests. A 10-minute rest period each hour is suggested. Bright Regulator Function BrightRegulator function adjusts the brightness of the screen automatically depending on the surrounding brightness.
Selecting the Active Input The Input Signal Selection Button on the control panel can be used to select either DVI or D-SUB as the active input at any time. Every time the button is pressed, the input changes. When switching the signal, the kind of the input signal (Analog or Digital) is displayed for a few seconds on the right top corner of the screen. ● The sound from the speaker is also switched when switching the input signal. 2-4.
● About the sound control, please refer to "Sound Setting".
3. ScreenManager 3-1. How to use the ScreenManager ScreenManager allows you to adjust screen performance though the main menu and select a FineContrast mode easily. ● Main Menu and FineContrast Menu cannot be activated at the same time. 1. Entering the ScreenManager Press the Enter button once to display the main menu of the ScreenManager. 2. Making Adjustments and Settings 1. Select the desired sub menu icon using the Control buttons and press the Enter button. The sub menu appears. 2.
3-2. ScreenManager Adjustments and Settings The following table shows all the ScreenManager's adjustment and setting menus. "*" indicates adjustments of analog input only. Main menu Screen Sub menu Reference Clock * Phase * Position * 4-1.Screen Adjustment Range Adjustment * Smoothing Brightness Temperature Gamma Color (Custom)* Saturation 1 Hue 4-2.Color Adjustment Gain C-Booster Reset Volume Mute Surround Sound Tone 4-3.
English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Swedish and Japanese Language Select the ScreenManager's language. *1 The adjustable functions on the menu depend on the selected FineContrast mode. The above table shows the sub menus when the "Custom" mode is selected ("4-2.Color Adjustment"). *2 The displaying time of the FineContrast Menu and BrightRegulator Menu cannot be changed. *3 Due to the inspection on the factory, the usage time may not "0 hour" at shipping. 3-3.
Use the "Adjustment Lock" function to prevent any accidental changes. ● ● Locked function ● ● ● ● Unlocked function ● ● Adjustments and settings in the ScreenManager Auto Adjustment Button Mode Button BrightRegulator Button Power Button Input Signal Selection Button Volume Control by Right/Left Control Button Brightness adjustment by Up/Down Control Button [How To lock] 1. Turn off the monitor's power by the Power button on the control panel. 2.
Press the Power button to return to a normal screen. ● The off timer function works while the PowerManager is active, but there is no advance notice before the monitor's power is switched off. EIZO Logo Appearing Function When switching on the Power button on the control panel, the EIZO logo is displyed for a while. If you desire to display or undisplay this logo, use this function. (Default is logo appearing.
4. ADJUSTMENT 4-1. Screen Adjustment ● Allow the LCD monitor to stabilize for at least 20 minutes before making image adjustments. The monitor displays the digital input image correctly based on its pre-setting data. Screen adjustments for the LCD monitor should be used in suppressing screen flickering and also for adjusting the screen to its proper position. There is only one correct position for each display mode.
3. Adjust by using menu in the ScreenManager. (1) Vertical bars appear on the screen → Use the adjustment. Select the and eliminate the vertical bars by using the Right and Left of the Control buttons. Do not continuously press the Control buttons, as the adjustment value will change quickly and make it difficult to locate the most suitable adjustment point. If the horizontal flickering, blur or bars appear, proceed to adjustment as follows.
4. Adjust the output signal range (Dynamic Range) of the signal. → Use the of menu. This controls the level of output signal range to display the whole color gradation (256 colors). [Procedure] Press the Auto Adjustment button on the control panel while displaying the menu to automatically adjust the range. The screen blanks for a moment and adjusts the color range to display the whole color gradation of the current output signal. 5.
Gamma * - * - - Saturation * - * * * Hue * - * * * Gain * - - - - C-Booster * - - * * Reset * - * * * ● ● ● Allow the LCD monitor to stabilize for at least 20 minutes before making image adjustments. (Allow the monitor to warm up for at least 20 minutes before making adjustments.) Performing the of the menu returns the color settings of the selected mode to the default settings.
● Using adjustment may not obtain proper tone reproduction. To change the flesh color, etc. Hue ● Using adjustment may not obtain proper tone reproduction. 0 ~ 100% By adjusting the red, green and blue color tones for each mode, custom colors can be defined. Display a white or gray background image and adjust the . To change each color (red, green and blue) Gain ● ● -32 ~ 32 The values shown in the percentage are available only as a reference tool.
Tone To adjust the treble and bass Treble: -15 ~ 15 Bass: -15 ~ 15 To adjust the output balance from the right and left speakers -31 (Left) ~ 31 (Right) To set up the sound output during the powersaving mode On/Off Balance PowerSave Reset To return the sound settings f to the default settings 4-4. Power-save Setup ● ● Do your part to conserve energy, turn off the monitor when you are finished using it. Disconnecting the monitor from the power supply is recommended to save energy completely.
[Procedure] 1. Set the PC's power saving settings. [Power Saving System] PC On Monitor Power Indicator Operation Blue Power saving Power saving Yellow Off mode Yellow Power saving [Power Resumption Procedure] Operate the mouse or keyboard to return to a normal screen from the Power save mode of the PC. Power on the PC to return a normal screen from the Off mode of the PC.
5. MAKING USE OF USB (Universal Serial Bus) This monitor provides a hub which supports the USB standard. When connecting to a USB compliant PC or another hub, the monitor functions as a hub to which the USB compliant peripherals can be easily connected. Required system environment ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● PC equipped with USB ports or another USB hub connected to the USB compliant PC Windows 98/2000/Me/XP // Mac OS 8.5.
3. After setting up, the monitor's USB hub is available for connecting USB compliant peripherals to the downstream ports of the monitor. Connecting Examples ScreenManager Pro for LCD (for Windows) For further details about the "ScreenManager Pro for LCD (for Windows)", refer to the EIZO LCD Utility Disk.
6. ATTACHING AN ARM The LCD monitor can be used with an arm by removing the tilt stand and attaching the arm or stand to the LCD monitor. ● ● ● If you will use the arm or stand of other manufacturers, confirm the followings to the manufacturers before selecting.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem persists even after applying the suggested remedies, contact an EIZO dealer. ● No picture problems → See No.1 ~ No.2 ● Imaging problems → See No.3 ~ No.10 ● Other problems → See No.11 ~ No.14 ● USB problems → See No.15 ~ No.16 Problems Points to check with Possible Solutions ● 1. No picture ● Indicator status: Off ● ● ● Indicator status: Blue ● ● ● Indicator status: Yellow ● 2. Error messages shown below will remain on the screen for 40 seconds.
● Whenever an error signal message appears, the signal frequency will be displayed in red. (Example) 3. Display position is incorrect. ● ● ● Use the graphics board's utility software to change the frequency setting. (Refer to the manual of the graphics board.) Adjust the image position using the . If the problem persists, use the graphics board's utility software to change the display position if available. 4. Vertical bars of distortion appear.
● 11. The Main menu of ScreenManager does not operate. ● 12. The FineContrast mode does not operate. ● 13. The Auto Adjustment Button does not operate. 14. Frequency does not change after installing "Monitor information file" in the attached utility disk on Windows 98/2000/Me/XP. ● ● ● 15. PC is hung up. / The peripherals connected to the downstream ports do not operate. ● The adjustment lock is probably on. To unlock: turn the LCD monitor off.
8. CLEANING Periodic cleaning is recommended to keep the monitor looking new and to prolong its operation lifetime. ● Never use thinner, benzene, alcohol (ethanol, methanol, or isopropyl alcohol), abrasive cleaners, or other strong solvents, as these may cause damage to the cabinet or LCD panel. Cabinet To remove stains, wipe the cabinet with a soft, lightly moistened cloth using a mild detergent. Do not spray wax or cleaner directly into the cabinet. (For details, refer to the manual of the PC.
9. SPECIFICATIONS L578 LCD Panel 43 cm (17.0 inch), TFT color LCD panel with Anti-Glare Hard Coating, Viewing Angle: H: 178°, V: 178° (CR ≥ 10) Dot Pitch 0.264 mm Horizontal Scan Frequency Analog: 24.8 ~ 80 kHz (Automatic) Digital: 31 ~ 64 kHz Vertical Scan Frequency Analog: 50 ~ 75 Hz (Automatic) Digital: 59 ~ 61 Hz (VGA Text: 69 ~ 71 Hz) Resolution 1280 dots x 1024 lines Dot Clock (max.) Analog: 135 MHz, Digital: 108 MHz Display Colors 16 million colors (max.
Communication Speed 480 Mbps (high), 12 Mbps (full), 1.5 Mbps (low) Power Supply Downstream: 500 mA for each (max.) Temperature Operating: 0°C ~ 35°C (32°F ~ 95°F) Storage: -20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F ~ 140°F) Humidity 30% to 80% R.H.
Headphone output level 5 mW + 5 mW at Amplifier output 2 W + 2 W Dimensions 483 mm (W) x 288 ~ 441 mm (H) x 200 mm (D) (19.0" x 11.3" ~17.4" x 7.9") Dimensions (without stand) 483 mm (W) x 370 mm (H) x 60 mm (D) (19.0" x 14.6" x 2.36") Weight 7.1 kg (15.7 lbs) Weight (without stand) 5.3 kg (11.7 lbs.) USB standard Rev. 2.0 complied self-powered hub USB port Upstream port x 1 Downstream port x 2 Communication Speed 480 Mbps (high), 12 Mbps (full), 1.
mm (inches) L778 mm (inches) Pin Assignment DVI-D Connector Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal Pin No.
9 TMDS Data 1- 19 TMDS Data 0/5 Shield 10 TMDS Data 1+ 20 NC C5 Analog Ground (analog R, G, & B return) (*NC: No Connection) D-Sub mini 15 pin connector Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal 1 Red video 6 Red ground 11 Ground Shorted 2 Green video 7 Green ground 12 Data (SDA) 3 Blue video 8 Blue ground 13 H. Sync 4 Ground 9 No pin 14 V. Sync 5 No pin 10 Ground Shorted 15 Clock (SCL) USB Port No.
10. GLOSSARY Clock With the analog input signal display, the analog signal is converted to a digital signal by the LCD circuitry. To convert the signal correctly, the LCD monitor needs to produce the same number clock pulse as the dot clock of the graphics system. When the clock pulse is not correctly set, some vertical bars of distortion are displayed on the screen. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) A digital flat panel interface.
vertical pixels. At a resolution of 1280 x 1024, all pixels are displayed as a full screen. sRGB (Standard RGB) "International Standard for Red, Green, and Blue color space" A color space was defined with the aim of the color matching between applications and hardware devices, such as monitors, scanners, printers and digital cameras. As a standard default space, sRGB allows Internet users to closely match colors.
APPENDIX/ANHANG/ ANNEXE Preset Timing Chart for Analog input Timing-Übersichten für Analog Eingang Synchronisation des Signaux pour Analog numerique Based on the signal diagram shown below 20 factory presets have been registered in the monitor's microprocessor. Der integrierte Mikroprozessor des Monitors unterstützt 20 werkseitige Standardeinstellungen (siehe hierzu die nachfolgenden Diagramme).
VESA 800 × 600 50.0 Posi Posi 48.1 72.2 VESA 800 × 600 49.5 Posi Posi 46.9 75.0 VESA 1024 × 768 65.0 Nega Nega 48.4 60.0 VESA 1024 × 768 75.0 Nega Nega 56.5 70.1 VESA 1024 × 768 78.8 Posi Posi 60.0 75.0 VESA 1152 × 864 108.0 Posi Posi 67.5 75.0 VESA 1280 × 960 108.0 Posi Posi 60.0 60.0 VESA 1280 × 1024 108.0 Posi Posi 64.0 60.0 VESA 1280 × 1024 135.0 Posi Posi 80.0 75.
[Applicable to white cabinet version only.] Congratulations! The display you have just purchased carries the TCO'03 Displays label. This means that your display is designed, manufactured and tested according to some of the strictest quality and environmental requirements in the world. This makes for a high performance product, designed with the user in focus that also minimizes the Impact on our natural environment.
[Applicable to black cabinet version and silver cabinet version only.] Congratulations! You have just purchased a TCO'99 approved and labelled product! Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and also to the further development of environmentally adapted electronics products.
SE-114 94 Stockholm, Sweden Fax: +46 8 782 92 07 Email (Internet): development@tco.se Current information regarding TCO'99 approved and labelled products may also be obtained via the Internet, using the address: http://www.tco-info.com/ Environmental Requirements Flame retardants Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. Their purpose is to prevent, or at least to delay the spread of fire.
Lead** Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and capacitors. Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses, causes lead poisoning. The relevant TCO'99 requirement permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been developed. * Bio-accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within living organisms. ** Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are haevy metals which are Bio-accumulative.
Hinweis zur Ergonomie : Dieser Monitor erfüllt die Anforderungen an die Ergonomie nach EK1-ITB 2000 mit dem Videosignal, 1280 Punkte x 1024 Zeilen, RGB analog, 0,7 Vp-p und mindestens 75,0 Hz Bildwiederholfrequenz, non interlaced. Weiterhin wird aus ergonomischen Gründen empfohlen, die Grundfarbe Blau nicht auf dunklem Untergrund zu verwenden (schlechte Erkennbarkeit, Augenbelastung bei zu geringem Zeichenkontrast.
Alle Informationen zum Thema Recycling finden Sie auf der Homepage des Brancheverbandes SWICO. http://www.swico.ch Renseignements de recyclage pour les clients en Suisse: Vous trouvez tous les renseignements pour le sujet de recyclage sur la page WEB de I'UNION DE BRAN CHE SWICO. http://www.swico.ch Recycling Information for customers in USA: All recycling information is placed in the EIZO Nanao Technologies, Inc's website. http://www.eizo.com/contact/index.
