Eizo FX2431 manual

Important Please read PRECAUTIONS, this User ’s Manual and Setup Manual (se par ate vo lum e) carefully to familiarize yourself with safe and ef fective usage. • Please read the Setup Manual (separate volume) • The latest User ’s Manual is available for download from our site: http://www .eizo.com[...]

2 Using the special functions, such as screen size change (ex. changing the horizontal and vertical ratio of images input) for commercial purposes or for the purpose of showing in public may violate copyright laws. Product specication may vary with sales areas. Conrm the specication in the manual written in language of the region of purcha[...]

3 Notice for this monitor This product is suited to creating documents, viewing multimedia content, and other general purposes. This product has been adju sted specically for use in the r egion to which it was originally shi pped. If the product is used outside the region, it may not operate as specied in the specications. This product may[...]

4 Cleaning Attention • Never use any solvents or chemicals, such as thinner , benzene, wax, alcohol, and abras ive 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 . ?[...]

5 CONTENTS 3-2 Color Adjustment ........................................... 26 ● T o select the color mode [Color Mode] ............. 26 ● T o perform advanced adjustments ................... 27 ● Adjustment items in each mode ....................... 27 ● T o adjust the brightness [Brightness] ............... 28 ● T o adjust the black lev[...]

6 CONTENTS 3-7 Input Format Setting for HDMI Input [Input Format] ................................................ 37 3-8 Audio Input Connector Setting for HDMI Input [Sound Input Jack] ........................................ 38 3-9 Locking Buttons ............................................ 38 3-10 Displaying Monitor Infomation [Information] ...[...]

7 Chapter 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) • Adopting high color gamut panel Realizing the wide color gamut of 96% of Adobe RGB color space, 92% of NTSC * This monitor does not support the con[...]

8 Chapter 1 Features and Overview Connecting to peripheral devices Enables you to output sound from PC and A V device by connecting to speakers and A V amplier . NOTE • Enables you to enjoy sound by connecting a headphone to the headphone jack. USB devices K eyboard (Also available to connect a printer or a scanner , etc.) Attention • Use a [...]

9 Chapter 1 Features and Overview 1-2 Controls and Functions Buttons 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 ScreenManager ® Color Sound PowerManager™ Monitor Settings Information [ENTER]: Enter : Select Buttons Setting menu (ScreenManager ® * 1 ) Bottom 1. Select button (SELECT) ● Displays “SELECT” menu. ● Each time you press the button, the content of the me[...]

10 Chapter 1 Features and Overview Remote Control 1 3 2 7 8 9 10 12 14 4 5 6 11 13 17 16 15 Button Function 1 POWER T urns the power on or off 2 COLOR MODE Changes the color mode 3 OFF TIMER Sets the time until the monitor power-off 4 EcoView Index Displays or hides the indicator (green) that indicates the power saving level 5 VOLUME Adjusts the vo[...]

1 1 Chapter 1 Features and Overview 1-3 Functions and Basic Operation Functions Attention • Settable functions differ depending on the input signal.(Refer to “Setting menu list” on page 48 .) Setting menu (As for the menu operation, refer to page 13 .) Color Adjustment (Simple Adjustment) ● T o select the color mode [Color Mode] ……?[...]

12 Chapter 1 Features and Overview Monitor Settings Language USB Selection Power Indicator HDMI CEC Setting Real Image Sub-Window Lucent Advanced Settings(xxxx) Return [ENTER] : Enter : Select [EXIT]: Exit Reset [　 　　　 ] On [　 　　　　 ] English [　 　　　 ] Auto [　 　　 ] 0 [　 　　 ] Disable ● Locking Buttons ………?[...]

13 Chapter 1 Features and Overview Basic operation of the Setting menu [Displaying the Setting menu and selecting function] ■DisplayingtheSettingmenu • The remote control: Press . • The buttons on the monitor: Press . ■DisplayingtheItem Selecting menu, Setting/Adjustment menu • The remote control: Select a function wi[...]

14 Chapter 2 Operation Chapter 2 Operation 2-1 Input Signal Switching This function allows you to switch the input signal according to the device that you want to display . (1) Press , or on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the input signal switches as below . - : PC1 → PC2 - : VIDEO1 → VIDEO2 - : HDMI1 → HDMI2 ■ USB Sele[...]

15 Chapter 2 Operation 2-3 Game Image Display ● T o set on / off for Thru Mode This function allows you to set Thru Mode (minimizes the delay of displaying image) to display game images. (1) Press on the remote control. Each time you press , Thru Mode turns on or of f. ● T o change game screen size This function allows you to change the s[...]

16 Chapter 2 Operation 2-4 External Device Controlling (HDMI CEC Function) ● HDMI CEC Function This monitor supports HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control). The interactive control becomes possible by connecting the external device applicable to HDMI CEC to the monitor with the HDMI cable. When using the HDMI CEC function, HDMI CEC setting ( [...]

17 Chapter 2 Operation ● T o set HDMI CEC [HDMI CEC Setting] (1) Conrm that the HDMI CEC setting of the external device is enabled. For details on the setting, refer to the manual of the external device. ( 2 ) Choose [Monitor Settings] in the Setting menu and press . (3) Choose [HDMI CEC Setting] in the [Monitor Settings] menu and press . T[...]

18 Chapter 2 Operation Controlling the pla y of external devices Press  : [Play] Press  : [Search] (reverse) Press  : [Search] (forward) Press  : [Stop] HDMI1 　 Recorder Change Mode Search Stop Search Play Device List MENU Close Link Menu EXIT : [Change Mode] Press  Pressing s witches the mode. Controlling the men u of external de [...]

19 Chapter 2 Operation 2-5 PinP (Picture in Picture) Display ● T o turn PinP display on or off When the PC (PC input) and A V device (VIDEO input / HDMI input) are connected to the monitor , both images can be displayed in Main W indow and Sub-W indow simultaneously . PC (PC input signal screen) A V device (VIDEO input/HDMI input signal screen[...]

20 Chapter 2 Operation 2-6 Screen Size Changing ● T o enable/disable auto changing [Auto Screen Size] The auto changing of the screen size can be set according to the aspect information of the input signal from A V device. (1) Choose [Monitor Settings] in the Setting menu and press . (2) Choose [Advanced Settings] in the [Monitor Settings] men[...]

21 Chapter 2 Operation Settings Status Input Signal g Screen Displa y (Aspect ratio) 16:9 Zoom Displays the image in 16 : 9 size in full screen. The left and right parts of the image slightly cut off. The image of 4 : 3 is slightly spread horizontally . （16：9） (1) Press on the remote control. Each time you press , the size changes. ● T o[...]

22 Chapter 3 Settings and Adjustments Chapter 3 Settings and Adjustments 3-1 Screen Adjustment PC2 Input (Only for Analog Input Signal) The monitor screen adjustment is used to suppress ickering of the screen or adjust screen position and screen size correctly according to the PC to be used. The Auto Screen Adjust function works in the following[...]

23 Chapter 3 Settings and Adjustments 3 Perform the Auto Screen Adjust again with the analog screen adjustment pattern displayed. ●  T oadjustickering,screenposition,andscreensize automatically [Auto Screen Adjust] (1) Display Pattern 1 of the screen adjustment pattern les in full screen on the monitor . (2) Choos[...]

24 Chapter 3 Settings and Adjustments ●  T oremoveickeringorblurring[Phase] Adjustable range: 0 to 63 (1) Choose [Phase] in the [Advanced Settings] menu and press . The [Phase] adjustment menu appears. (2) Adjust the phase with t or u , and then press . The adjustment is completed. ● T o correct screen position [Position] ([...]

25 Chapter 3 Settings and Adjustments VIDEO2 Input ● T oremoveickeringorblurring[Phase] Adjustable range: 0 to 63 (1) Choose [Monitor Settings] in the Setting menu and press . (2) Choose [Advanced Settings (VIDEO2) ] in the [Monitor Settings] menu and press . (3) Choose [Phase] in the [Advanced Settings (VIDEO2)] menu and pre[...]

26 Chapter 3 Settings and Adjustments 3-2 Color Adjustment ● T o select the color mode [Color Mode] Changing the color mode enables you to set the monitor to the appropriate display mode. T ypes of Color Mode ■ PC Input / HDMI (PC Signal) Input Modes Status T ext Suitable for displaying text for word processing or spreadsheets. Picture Suita[...]

27 Chapter 3 Settings and Adjustments ● T o perform advanced adjustments Independent adjustments/settings and saving of the Color adjustment are available for each mode. ● Adjustment items in each mode According to the color mode selected, the adjustable function differs. ■ PC Input / HDMI (PC Signal) Input √: Adjustment available −[...]

28 Chapter 3 Settings and Adjustments ● T o adjust the brightness [Brightness] The screen brightness is adjusted by changing the brightness of the backlight (Light source from the LCD back panel). Adjustable range: 0 to 100 (1) Choose [Color] in the Setting menu and press . (2) Choose [Brightness] in the [Color] menu and press . The [Brightnes[...]

29 Chapter 3 Settings and Adjustments ● T o adjust the hue [Hue] This function allows you to adjust the hue. If you set the hue to a high value, the image turns greenish. If low , the image turns purplish. Adjustable range: -50 to 50 (1) Choose [Color] in the Setting menu and press . (2) Choose [Hue] in the [Color] menu and press . The [Hue] adju[...]

30 Chapter 3 Settings and Adjustments ● T o compensating the outline of images [OutlineEnhancer] The emphasis level of outline is adjusted. Adjustable range: -5 to 5 (1) Choose [Color] in the Setting menu and press . (2) Choose [Advanced Settings] in the [Color] menu and press . (3) Ch oose [O utline Enhance r] in t he [Ad vanced Settin gs] me[...]

31 Chapter 3 Settings and Adjustments ● T o adjust the gamma value [Gamma] The gamma value can be adjusted. The luminance of the monitor varies depending on the input signal, however , the variation rate is not proportional to the input sig nal. T o keep the balance be tween the input s ignal and the lum inance of the monitor is called as “G[...]

32 Chapter 3 Settings and Adjustments ● T o set the I/P conversion's processing methods [I/P Conversion] The I/P (Interlace progressive) conversion’ s processing methods can be set. Settings Status Video (2-3) Automatically distinguishes between the video signal recorded at 60 frames per second and the video signal recorded at 24 frames[...]

33 Chapter 3 Settings and Adjustments 3-3 Sound Adjustment ● T o adjust the left and right volume balance [Balance] This function allows you to a djust the left an d right volume ba lance for speake rs and headphones. Adjustable range: -6 to 6 (1) Choose [Sound] in the Setting menu and press . (2) Choose [Balance] in the [Sound] menu and press[...]

34 Chapter 3 Settings and Adjustments ● T o adjust the sound level [Sound Level] The input sound level can be adjusted. The volume diffe rence may occur depending on the kinds of input signals, since the average sound level of the external device differs. Adjustable range: -3 to 3 (1) Change the input signal of which you want to adjust the sou[...]

35 Chapter 3 Settings and Adjustments 3-4 Power Saving Setting ● T o enable/disable the automatic power off setting when no input signal is detected [No Signal Off] This function allows you to turn off the monitor automatically when the status of no video signal input has continued for 15 minutes. (1) Choose [PowerManager] in the Setting menu [...]

36 Chapter 3 Settings and Adjustments ● T o enable/disable the Power Saving mode [Power Saving (PC)] This function allows you to set the monitor into the power saving mode according to the PC status. ■ Digital input This monitor complies with the DVI DMPM standard. [Power Saving System] The monitor enters the power saving mode in ve secon[...]

37 Chapter 3 Settings and Adjustments 3-5 Displaying the Level of Power Saving by EcoV iew Index This function allows you to display the power saving level by green indicator . The power saving ratio comes to high as the indicator level me ter lights towards right. (1) Press on the remote control. The EcoV iew Index menu appears. 3-6 T urning Off t[...]

38 Chapter 3 Settings and Adjustments 3-8 Audio Input C onnector Setting f or HDMI Input [Sound Input Jack] This is set when the audio signal is input from the connector other than the HDMI connector . Adjustable range: HDMI, Analog Sound, PC2 Sound (1) Choose [Monitor Settings] in the Setting menu and press . (2) Ch oose [A dvance d Setti ngs] in [...]

39 Chapter 3 Settings and Adjustments 3-12 Setting Language [Language] This function allows you to select a language for the Setting menu or displaying message. Selectable languages English / German / French / Spanish / Italian / Swedish / Japanese / Simplied Chinese / T raditional Chinese (1) Choose [Monitor Settings] in the Setting menu and pr[...]

40 Chapter 4 T roubleshooting Chapter 4 T roubleshooting If a problem still remains after applying the suggested remedies, contact your local dealer . • No picture problems→ See No. 1 in (PC Input / HDMI (PC Signal) Input) See No. 1 in (VIDEO Input / HDMI (V ideo Signal) Input) • Imaging problems→ See No. 1 - 6 in (Common) See No. 2 - 6 in [...]

41 Chapter 4 T roubleshooting Problems Possible cause and remedy 10. Unselectable menu items • The selectable menu items differ depending on the input signal. Please check the Setting menu list. (Refer to “Setting menu list” on page 48 .) 1 1. Buttons on the monitor do not operate. • Check whether the operation lock function works. (Refer t[...]

42 Chapter 4 T roubleshooting Problems Possible cause and remedy • The message below appears. Example: Signal Error PC • The message shows that the input signal is out of the specied frequency range. (Current input signal can be checked in [Information] menu. The signal frequency that is out of the range is displayed in magenta.) • Check w[...]

43 Chapter 4 T roubleshooting Problems Possible cause and remedy 8. The USB devices connected to the monitor do not work. • Check whether the USB cable is connected correctly . • Check the setting in [USB Selection] of [Monitor Settings] menu. (Refer to page 14 .) - When it does not run on the PC connected to PC input “Auto” or the port (?[...]

44 Chapter 4 T roubleshooting Problems Possible cause and remedy 5. Wholescreenisickeringorblurring(VIDEO2 input). • Adjust the phase in [Monitor Settings] - [Advanced Settings] menu - [Phase]. (Refer to page 25 .) 6. The color shown on the display is not correct (HDMI (video signal) input). • Change the color space of t[...]

45 Chapter 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 . 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 [...]

46 Chapter 5 Reference 5-2 Specications Panel LCD Panel 24.1-inch (610 mm) TFT color LCD with anti-glare Viewing angle: Horizontal 178°, V ertical 178° (CR:10 or more) Dot Pitch 0.270 mm Resolution 1920 dots × 1200 lines Max. Display Color Approx. 16.77 million colors: Applicable to 8 bit (1064.33 million colors/10bit LUT) Display Area (H [...]

47 Chapter 5 Reference VIDEO Input (VIDEO1) Video Input Signal Connector S-Video: DIN mini 4 pin × 1 Video: Pin jack × 1 Applicable Format NTSC, P AL, P AL-60 Input Signal Level (Video) S-V ideo: Y : 1.0Vp- p/75Ω, C : NTSC 0.28Vp- p/75Ω P AL 0.30Vp-p/75Ω Video: Y : 1.0Vp-p/75Ω Audio Input Signal Connector Pin jack × 1 (Shared between S-Video[...]

48 Chapter 5 Reference Setting menu list Item PC1 PC2 HDMI1 / HDMI2 ( PC Signal Input ) VIDEO1 VIDEO2 HDMI1 / HDMI2 (Video Signal Input) PinP Color Color Mode √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Brightness √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Black Level (R) / (G) / (B) √ √ √ - - - √ Black Level - - - √ √ √ - Contrast √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Satur[...]

49 Chapter 5 Reference Outside Dimensions unit : mm (inch) 566(22.3) 22.8 (0.9) 520.4(20.5) 22.8 (0.9) 23 (0.91) 326(12.8) 23 (0.91) 480(18.9) 372(14.6) 488(19.2) 44(1.73) 80(3.15) 116(4.6) 14.5 (0.57) 293.5(11.6) 64 (2.52) 43(1.69) 5 ° 25 ° TIL T 27(1.06) 40(1.57) 23.5(0.93) 444 (17.5) 464 (18.3) 35° 231 (9.1) 301 (11.9) ARCSWING φ 230(9.1) Ac[...]

50 Chapter 5 Reference 5-3 Glossary Clock The analog input monitor needs to reproduce a clock of the same frequency as the dot clock of the graphics system in use, when the analog input signal is converted to a digital signal for image display . This is called clock adjustment. If the clock pulse is not set correctly , some vertical bars appear on [...]

51 Chapter 5 Reference HDMI(High-DenitionMultimediaInterface) HDMI is a digital interface standard, developed for consumer electrical appliance or A V device. This standard is issued on the basis of the DVI standard which is one of an interface specication for the connection between a PC and a monitor . The projected image, sound and[...]

52 Chapter 5 Reference 5-4 Preset T iming The following table shows factory preset video timing (for analog signal only). Mode Dot clock Frequency Polarity Horizontal: kHz V ertical: Hz NEC PC-9821 640×400@70 Hz 25.2 MHz Horizontal 31.48 Negative V ertical 70.10 Negative VGA 640×480@60 Hz 25.2 MHz Horizontal 31.47 Negative V ertical 59.94 Negativ[...]

53 Chapter 5 Reference Mode Dot clock Frequency Polarity Horizontal: kHz V ertical: Hz VESA CVT RB 1680×1050@60 Hz 1 19.0 MHz Horizontal 64.67 Positive V ertical 59.88 Negative VESA CVT RB 1920×1200@60 Hz 154.0 MHz Horizontal 74.04 Positive V ertical 59.95 Negative 720p@50 Hz 1280×720p 74.3 MHz Horizontal 37.50 Positive V ertical 50.00 Positive [...]

54 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 Impa[...]

55 FCC Declaration of Conformity For U.S.A. , Canada, etc. (rated 100-120 V ac) Only FCC Declaration of Conformity W e, the Responsible Party EIZO NANAO TECHNOLOGIES INC. 5710 W arland Drive, Cypress, CA 90630 Phone: (562) 431-501 1 declare that the pr oduct T rade name: EIZO Model: FORIS FX2431 is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera[...]

56 Hinweise zur Auswahl des richtigen Schwenkarms für Ihren Monitor Hinweis zur Ergonomie Hinweise zur Auswahl des richtigen Schwenkarms für Ihr en Monitor Dieser Monitor ist für Bildschirmarbeitsplätze vorgesehen. W enn nicht der zum Standardzubehör gehörige Schwenkarm verwendet wird, muss statt dessen ein geeigneter anderer Schwenkarm insta[...]

Hinweise zur Auswahl des richtigen Schwenkarms für Ihren Monitor Hinweis zur Ergonomie[...]