Eizo Coloredge Cg243w Users Manual

							21Chapter 2  Adjusting Screen
● To 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 signal. To keep the balance between the input 
signal and the luminance of the monitor is called as “Gamma correction”.
Adjustable range: 1.8-2.6
Procedure
1. 
C
 hoose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
2.
 
C

hoose  from the  menu, and press 
.
3.
 
A

djust the gamma value with 
 or .
4.
 
P

ress 
 to exit the adjustment.
NOTE
• The default setting for each sRGB/EBU/REC709/SMPTE-C/DCI mode is set to "Standard", which is the gamma  in conformity with each standard.
● To adjust the hue [Hue]
This function allows you to adjust the hue.
Adjustable range: -100 to 100
Procedure
1.
 
C
 hoose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
2.
 
C

hoose  from the  menu, and press 
.
3.
 
C

hoose , and press 
.
4.
 
A

djust the hue with 
 or .
5.
 
P

ress 
 to exit the adjustment.
Attention
• This function does not enable to display every color gradation.
● To adjust the color saturation [Saturation]
This function allows you to adjust the saturation of the color on the monitor.
Adjustable range: -100 to 100
Procedure
1.
 
C
 hoose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
2.
 
C

hoose  from the  menu, and press 
.
3.
 
C

hoose , and press 
.
4.
 
A

djust the saturation of the color with 
 or .
5.
 
P

ress 
 to exit the adjustment.
Attention
• This function does not enable to display every color gradation.
NOTE
• Setting the minimum (-100) turns the image to a monochrome screen.
  
						

							22Chapter 2  Adjusting Screen
● To enhance the outline of the image [Outline Enhancer]
OutlineEnhancer functions to emphasize outline of the images by emphasizing the color difference 
between pixels composing the images. This may improve the texture of the material and its feel of the 
images.
On the contrary, it also functions to reproduce the images smoothly by gradating its outline.
Procedure
1. 
C
 hoose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
2.
 
C

hoose  from the  menu, and press 
.
3.
 
C

hoose  and press 
.
4.
 
Se

lect the display status in the range from -3 to 3 (soft to sharp) with 
 or  as desired.
5.
 
P

ress 
 to exit the adjustment.
● To adjust the gain value [Gain]
Each luminance of red/green/blue composing the color is called “Gain”. The gain adjustment may change 
the color tone of the “White” (when the max input signal for each color is obtained)
Adjustable range: 0 to 100%
Procedure
1.
 
C
 hoose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
2.
 
C

hoose  from the  menu, and press 
.
3.
 
C

hoose , and press 
.
4.
 
C

hoose the color for adjustment among , , or  to adjust, and press 
.
5.
 
A

djust the gain with 
 or .
6.
 
P

ress 
 to exit the adjustment.
NOTE
• The  setting invalidates this setting.
•  
T
 he gain value may change depending on the value of the color temperature.
•
 
W
 hen changing the gain value, the color temperature adjusting range is changed to “User”.
● To adjust the black level [Black Level]
The brightness of black and chromaticity can be adjusted based on the respective black level of red, green 
and blue. Adjust the black level by showing images with black background.
Adjustable range:0 to 100%
Procedure
1.
 
C
 hoose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
2.
 
C

hoose  from the  menu, and press 
.
3.
 
C

hoose , and press 
.
4.
 
C

hoose the color for adjustment among , , or  to adjust, and press 
.
5.
 
 A

djust the black level with 
 or .
6.
 
P

ress 
 to exit the adjustment.
NOTE
• To further darken the black when the value of the black level is 0, lower the brightness value.
•  
L
 owering the contrast value will not change the brightness of the black level.
  
						

							23Chapter 2  Adjusting Screen
● To adjust six colors [6 Colors]
The hue and saturation can be adjusted for each of six colors: Magenta, Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan, and 
Blue.
Adjustable range: -100 to 100
Procedure
1. 
C
 hoose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
2.
 
C

hoose  from the  menu, and press 
.
3.
 
C

hoose , and press 
.
4.
 
 C

hoose the color for adjustment among , , , , , or , 
and press 
.
5.
 
Se

lect  or , and press 
.
6.
 
A

djust the 6 colors with 
 or .
7.
 
P

ress 
 to exit the adjustment.
  
						

							24Chapter 2  Adjusting Screen
2- 4. Displaying Lower Resolutions
● 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.
Menu Function
Full  
(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.
Enlarged Displays an image in full screen. In some cases, a blank horizontal or vertical border  appears to equalize the vertical rate and the horizontal rate.
Normal  Displays images with the specified resolution.
Example: Image size 1280 x 1024 in case of CG243W
Full 
(Default setting) Enlarged 
(1920 x 1200) (1500 x 1200) (1280 x 1024)
Procedure
1.
 
C
 hoose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
2.
 
C

hoose  from the  menu, and press 
.
3.
 
Se

lect “Full Screen,” “Enlarged,” or “Normal” with 
 or .
4.
 
P

ress 
 to exit the adjustment.
2-5. Configuring moving image performance  [Overdrive] (CG243W)
By using the  setting, the extent to which fast moving images produce visible afterimages 
can be reduced. This setting is set to “On” by default, but while turned “On” noise and afterimages may 
instead be more noticeable. In such a case, please set the  setting to “Off ”.
Procedure
1.
 
C
 hoose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
2.
 
C

hoose  from the  menu, and press 
.
3.
 
Se

lect "On" or "Off " with 
 or .
4.
 
P

ress 
 to exit the adjustment.
Normal 
  
						

							25Chapter 3  Setting Monitor
Chapter 3 Setting Monitor
3-1. Enabling/Disabling Mode Selection [Mode Preset]
Allows you to select the specified modes only.
Use this function when all the display modes are not available or when keeping the display mode 
unchanged.
Procedure
1.
 
C
 hoose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
2.
 
C

hoose  from the  menu, and press 
.
3.
 
Se

lect the mode to change its settings with 
 or , and press .
4.
 
Se

lect “On” or “Off ” with 
 or .
5.
 
P

ress 
 to exit the adjustment.
Attention
• You cannot set all the modes disable. Set at least one mode to “On”.
3-2. Locking Buttons [Key Lock]
This function allows you to lock to prevent changing the adjusted/set status.
Procedure
1.
 
P
 ress 
 to turn off the monitor.
2.
 
P

ress 
 holding  down for at least 2 seconds to turn on the monitor.
The Optional Settings menu appears.
3. Choose  from the  menu, and press .
4.
 
Se

lect “Off ”, “Menu”, or “All” with 
 or , and press .
Settings   Buttons that can be locked
Off (Initial settings) None (All buttons are enabled)
Menu  
 button
All All buttons excluding 
5. Select “Finish” with  or .
6.
 
P

ress 
 to exit.
The Optional Settings menu is closed.
  
						

							26Chapter 3  Setting Monitor
3-3. Setting the EIZO Logo Display [Logo]
The EIZO logo appears on the display when turning on the monitor. This function allows you to display, 
or not, the EIZO logo.
Procedure
1. 
P
 ress 
 to turn off the monitor.
2.
 
P

ress 
 holding  down at least 2 seconds to turn on the monitor.
The Optional Settings menu appears.
3. Choose  from the  menu, and press .
4.
 
Se

lect “On” or “Off ” with 
 or , and press .
5.
 
Se

lect “Finish” with 
 or .
6.
 
P

ress 
 to exit the Optional Settings.
The Optional Settings menu is closed.
3- 4. Setting Orientation [Orientation]
This function allows you to change the orientation of the Adjustment menu when using the monitor 
screen in vertical display position. (Default settings : Landscape)
Procedure
1.
 
C
 hoose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
2.
 
C

hoose  from the  menu, and press 
.
3.
 
Se

lect “Landscape” or “Portrait” with 
 or .
4.
 
P

ress 
 to exit the adjustment.
5.
 
W

hen selecting “Portrait”, turn the monitor screen 90° in clockwise direction.
Attention
• Be sure that the cables are correctly connected.
NOTE
• For using the monitor with “Portrait” position, the graphics board supporting portrait display is required. When  placing the monitor in a "Portrait" position, settings of your graphics board need to be changed. Refer to the 
manual of the graphics board for details.
  
						

							27Chapter 3  Setting Monitor
3-5. Setting Language [Language]
This function allows you to select a language for the adjustment menu or displaying message.
Selectable languages
English/German/French/Spanish/Italian/Swedish/Japanese /Simplified Chinese/Traditional Chinese
Procedure
1. 
C
 hoose  menu from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
2.
 
C

hoose  from the  menu, and press 
.
3.
 
C

hoose a language with 
 or .
4.
 
P

ress 
 to exit the adjustment.
3-6. Setting Range of Frequency [Signal Bandwidth]
Depending upon your operating environment, it may be necessary to set the frequency that corresponds 
to your graphics board. If you install it for the first time or change environment, set the monitor.
NOTE
• Refer to the manual of the graphics board.
•  
T
 hese environment described below can be set regardless of whether or not the computer is running.
•
 
O
 nly digital input signals can be set up.
Procedure
1. 
P
 ress 
 to turn off the monitor.
2.
 
P

ress 
 holding down  at least 2 seconds to turn on the monitor. 
The Optional Settings menu appears.
3. Choose  from the  menu, and press .
Select “Normal” or “Wide” with 
 or , and press .
Use 
 or  to select (or just confirm) the frequency that corresponds to your graphics board.
CG223W 
Setting Horizontal scanning frequency (kHz) Vertical scanning frequency (Hz) Normal 31 - 65 59 - 61
Wide 31 - 65 47.5 - 61
CG243W 
Setting Horizontal scanning frequency (kHz) Vertical scanning frequency (Hz)
Normal 26 - 78 59 - 61
Wide-1 26 - 78 23.75 - 63
Wide-2/-3 
*Used when inputting a special signal. 
	* ： Wide-2/-3 cannot be selected when using DisplayPor t. 
4. Select “Finish” with  or .
5.
 
P

ress 
 to exit the Optional Settings.
The Optional Settings menu is closed.
  
						

							28Chapter 3  Setting Monitor
3-7. Setting the Display Position of the Adjustment Menu [Menu Position]
Adjust the menu position using the following procedure.
Procedure
1.
 
C
 hoose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
2.
 
C

hoose  from the  menu, and press 
.
3.
 
Se

lect a menu position with 
 or .
4.
 
P

ress 
 to exit the adjustment.
3-8. Restoring the Default Setting
There are two types of Reset. One is to reset the color adjustment only to the default settings, and the 
other is to reset all the settings to the default settings.
Attention
• After resetting, you cannot undo the operation.
NOTE
• For main default settings, refer to “Main default settings (factory settings)” on page 41 .
● To reset color adjustment values [Color Reset]
Only the adjustment values in the current mode will revert to the default settings (factory settings).
Procedure
1.
 
C
 hoose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
2.
 
C

hoose  from the  menu and press 
.
3.
 
Se

lect “Execute” with 
 or .
4.
 
P

ress 
.
The color adjustment values revert to the default settings.
● To reset all adjustments to the factory default settings [All Reset]
Reset all adjustments to the factory default settings.
Procedure
1.
 
C
 hoose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
2.
 
C

hoose  from the  menu, and press 
.
3.
 
Se

lect “Execute” with 
 or .
4.
 
P

ress 
.
All setting values revert to the default settings.
  
						

							29Chapter 4  Power Saving Function
Chapter 4 Power Saving Function
4-1. Setting the Power Saving [Power Save]
This function allows you to set the monitor into the power saving mode according to the PC status.
When the monitor enters the power saving mode, no image is displayed on the screen.
Attention
• Turning off the main power switch or unplugging the power cord completely shuts off power supply to the 
monitor.
•
 
D
 evices connected to the USB port (upstream and downstream) work when the monitor is in power saving 
mode or when the power button of the monitor is Off. Therefore, power consumption of the monitor varies with 
connected devices even in the power saving mode.
Power Save is compliant with the following standards for the respective signal inputs.
signal inputs Standard
Analog signal VESA DPM
Digital signal DVI DVI DMPM
DisplayPort DisplayPort Standard V1.1a
Procedure
1.
 
C
 hoose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
2.
 
C

hoose  from the  menu, and press 
.
3.
 
Se

lect “On” or “Off ” with 
 or .
4.
 
P

ress 
 to exit the adjustment.
Power Saving System
The monitor enters the power saving mode in conjunction with the PC settings.
PC Monitor Power Indicator
Operating  Operating Blue
Power saving  STAND-BY SUSPENDED
OFFPower saving Orange
  
						

							30Chapter 4  Power Saving Function
4-2. Setting Power Indicator [Power Indicator]
The brightness of the power indicator (blue) when the screen is displayed can be adjusted (default setting 
is set to light up when power is turned on, and brightness is set to 4).
Procedure
1. 
C
 hoose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
2.
 
C

hoose  from the  menu, and press 
.
3.
 
Se

lect the indicator brightness “Off ” or in the range from 1 to 7 with 
 or  as desired.
4.
 
P

ress 
 to exit the adjustment.
4-3. Setting Monitor’s Automatic Brightness Adjustment  [Auto EcoView]
The sensor on the lower side of the monitor detects the environmental brightness to adjust the screen 
brightness automatically and comfortably by using the Auto EcoView function.
Attention
• The Auto EcoView function is not available in CAL mode.
• 
B
 e careful not to block the sensor on the lower side of the monitor when using the Auto EcoView function.
Procedure
1.
 
C
 hoose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
2.
 
C

hoose  from the  menu, and press 
.
3.
 
Se

lect “On” or “Off ” with 
 or .
4.
 
P

ress 
 to exit the adjustment.