Eizo Coloredge Cg301w Users Manual

							
Important
Please read this User’s Manual carefully to 
familiarize yourself with safe and effective 
usage. 
FCC Declaration of Conformity ..................................31
Hinweise zur Auswahl des richtigen 
Schwenkarms für Ihren Monitor / 
Hinweis zur Ergonomie  ..............................................32
SAFETY SYMBOLS  ....................................................2
PRECAUTIONS  .....................................................3
1. Introduction  ..............................................................7
1-1. Features  ..............................................................7
1-2. Buttons and Indicators  ........................................8
1-3. Utility Disk  ...........................................................9
2. Installation  ..............................................................10
2-1. Environmental Settings  .....................................10
2-2. Making Use of USB (Universal Serial Bus)  .......12
3. Screen Adjustment and Settings  ...........................13
3-1. Basic Operation and Functions  .........................13
3-2. Color Adjustment  ...............................................15
3-3. Power-save Setup  .............................................18
3-4. Off Timer  ...........................................................19
3-5. Locking the Settings  ..........................................19
3-6. Power Indicator Setting  .....................................20
3-7. Displaying Lower Resolutions  ...........................20
3-8. Setting the Orientation of the Adjustment Menu .....21
3-9. Displaying EIZO Logo  .......................................21
4.Troubleshooting  ......................................................22
5. Reference  ..............................................................24
5-1. Attaching an Arm  ...............................................24
5-2. Cleaning  ............................................................25
5-3. Specifications  ....................................................26
5-4. Glossary  ............................................................29
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How to Setup
Please read the Setup Manual (separate volume)
 
						

							

SAFETY SYMBOLS

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 
propertyor product damage.
Indicates a prohibited action.
Indicates to ground for safety.
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Product specifications may vary depending on the region.  
Confirm the specifications in the manual written in the language of the region of purchase.
 
						

							
PRECAUTIONS


PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT!
•	This product has been adjusted specifically for use in the region to w\
hich it was originally shipped. 
If operated outside the region to which it was originally shipped, the p\
roduct may not perform as 
stated in the specifications. 
This product is designed for use in Japan only and cannot be used in any\
 other countries.
•	To ensure personal safety and proper maintenance, please read this sectio\
n and the caution statements 
on the unit (refer to the figure below).
[Location of the Caution Statements]
 WARNING
If  the  unit  begins  to  emit  smoke,  smells  like  something  is  burning,  or  makes 
strange  noises,  disconnect  all  power  connections  immediately  and  contact 
your dealer for advice.
Attempting  to  use  a  malfunctioning  unit  may  result  in  fire,  electr ic  shock,  or 
equipment damage.
Do not open the cabinet or modify the unit.
Opening the cabinet or modifying the unit may result in fire, electric shock, or burn.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Do  not  attempt  to  service  this  product  yourself  as  opening  or  removing  covers  may 
result in fire, electric shock, or equipment damage.
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.
 
						

							

PRECAUTIONS

 WARNING
Place the unit at the strong and stable place.
A  unit  placed  on  an  inadequate  surface  may  fall  and  result  in  injury  or  equipment 
damage.
If  the  unit  falls,  disconnect  the  power  immediately  and  ask  your  dealer  for  advice. 
Do  not  continue  using  a  damaged  unit.  Using  a  damaged  unit  may  result  in  fire  or 
electric shock.
Set the unit in an appropriate location.
Not doing so may result in fire, electric shock, or equipment damage.• 
Do not place outdoors.
• 
Do  not  place  in  the  transpor tation  system  (ship,  aircraft,  trains,  automobiles, 
etc.)
• 
Do not place in a dusty or humid environment.
• 
Do not place in a location where the steam comes directly on the screen.\
• 
Do not place near heat generating devices or a humidifier.
•  Do not place in an inflammable gas environment.
To  avoid  danger  of  suffocation,  keep  the  plastic  packing  bags  away  from 
babies and children.
Use the enclosed power cord and connect to the standard power outlet of your 
country.
Be sure to remain within the rated voltage of the power cord.Not doing so may result 
in fire or electric shock. 
Power supply:  100-120/200-240 Vac, 50/60 Hz
To disconnect the power cord, grasp the plug firmly and pull.
Tugging on the cord may damage and result in fire or electric shock.OK
The equipment must be connected to a grounded main outlet.
Not doing so may cause in fire or electric shock.
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. 
Power supply:  100-120/200-240 Vac, 50/60 Hz
• 
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.  Use  of  a  damaged  cord  may 
result in fire or electric shock.
Never touch the plug and power cord if it begins to thunder.
Touching them may result in electric shock.
 
						

							
PRECAUTIONS


 WARNING
When  attaching  an  arm  stand,  please  refer  to  the  user's  manual  of  the  arm 
stand and install the unit securely.
Not  doing  so  may  cause  the  unit  to  come  unattached,  which  may  result  in  injury  or 
equipment  damage.  When  the  unit  is  dropped,  please  ask  your  dealer  for  advice. 
Do  not  continue  using  a  damaged  unit.  Using  a  damaged  unit  may  result  in  fire  or 
electric  shock.  When  reattaching  the  tilt  stand,  please  use  the  same  screws  and 
tighten them securely.
Do not touch a damaged LCD panel directly with bare hands.
The  liquid  crystal  which  leaks  from  the  panel  is  poisonous  if  it  enters  the  eyes  or 
mouth.
If  any  part  of  the  skin  or  body  comes  in  direct  contact  with  the  panel,  please  wash 
thoroughly. If some physical symptoms result, please consult your doctor.
Lamps contain mercury, dispose according to local, state or federal laws.
 CAUTION
Handle with care when carrying the unit.
Disconnect  the  power  cord  and  cables  when  moving  the  unit.  Moving  the  unit  with 
the cord attached is dangerous. It may result in injury.
Carry or place the unit according to the correct specified methods.• When carrying the unit, grasp and hold firmly as shown in the illustration below.
•  Do not unpack or carry the unit only by a single person, since the large size unit 
is so heavy.
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.
Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
Doing so may result in electrical shock.
Use an easily accessible power outlet.
This will ensure that you can disconnect the power quickly in case of a problem.
Periodically clean the area around the plug.
Dust, water, or oil on the plug may result in fire.
Unplug the unit before cleaning it.
Cleaning the unit while it is plugged into a power outlet may result in electric shock.
If  you  plan  to  leave  the  unit  unused  for  an  extended  period,  disconnect  the 
power  cord  from  the  wall  socket  after  turning  off  the  power  switch  for  the 
safety and the power conservation.
 
						

							

PRECAUTIONS
Notice for this monitor
In  order  to  suppress  the  luminosity  change  by  long-term  use  and  to  maintain  the  stable  luminosity,  use  of  a 
monitor in lower brightness is recommended.
The  LCD  panel  is  manufactured  using  high-precision  technology.  However,  missing  pixels  or  lit  pixels  may 
appear on the LCD panel, this is not malfunction. Percentage of effective pixels : 99.9994% or higher.
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 or black to decrease the prints.
When  the  screen  image  is  changed  after  displaying  the  same  image  for  extended  periods  of  time,  an 
afterimage  may  appear.  Use  the  screen  saver  or  timer  to  avoid  displaying  the  same  image  for  extended 
periods of time.
When  the  monitor  is  cold  and  brought  into  a  room  or  the  room  temperature  goes  up  quickly,  dew 
condensation may occur inside and outside the monitor. In that case, do not turn the monitor on and wait until 
dew condensation disappears, otherwise it may cause some damages to it.
Do  not  scratch  or  press  on  the  panel  with  any  sharp  objects,  such  as  a  pencil  or  pen  as  this  may  result  in 
damage to the panel. Do not attempt to brush with tissues as this may scratch the LCD panel.
To use the monitor comfortably
An excessively dark or bright screen may affect your eyes. Adjust the brightness of the monitor according to 
the environmental conditions.
Staring at the monitor for a long time tires your eyes. Take a 10-minute rest every hour.
 
						

							
1. Introduction

1. Introduction
Thank you very much for choosing an EIZO Color Monitor.
1-1. Features
• 
29.8 inch class wide screen format LCD
•  
Wide color gamut of 97% of Adobe RGB
•  
WQXGA (2560 × 1600) display compliant 
•  
HDCP signal (SIGNAL2) compliant
•  
Dual-display compliant by introducing dual-input system (DVI-D × 2 c\
onnectors)
•  
DVI digital input (TMDS) compliant
•  
Horizontal scan frequency: 26 - 100 kHz
•  
Vertical scan frequency: 29.5 - 30.5Hz, 59 - 61Hz (VGA TEXT: 69 - 71 Hz)
•  
Resolution: 2560 dots × 1600 lines
•  
Compatible with frame synchronization mode*1 (29.5 - 30.5Hz, 59 - 61Hz)
•  
Smoothing (soft - sharp) function
•  
The provided "ColorNavigator" calibration software enables you to calibr\
ate monitor 
characteristics and generate ICC profiles (for Windows) and Apple ColorSync profiles (for 
Macintosh) (refer to the EIZO LCD Utility Disk)
•  
FineContrast modes, to select the most suitable mode for screen display
•  
Height adjustable stand
•  
Portrait/Landscape display available (rotate 90 degrees clockwise)
•  
Attaching the "Adjustment Certificate" to describe the grayscale and u\
niformity characteristics of 
the monitor individually
•  
Monitor hood attached
•  
Color Vision Deficiency Simulation Software "UniColor Pro" supported 
(This software can be downloaded from http://www.eizo.com)
*1 Compatible frequency differs depending on your graphics board.
Tips
•  
 This monitor supports the Portrait/Landscape display. This function allows you to change the 
orientation of the Adjustment menu when using the monitor screen in vert\
ical display position. 
(Refer to "3-8. Setting the Orientation of the Adjustment Menu" on page 21.)
•  
 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.
	
 
						

							

1. Introduction

1-. Buttons and Indicators
1. Input Signal Selection button 
2. Mode button 
3. Enter button 
4. Control buttons (Left, Down, Up, Right) 
5. Power button 
6. Power indicator 
Indicator statusOperation status
BlueThe screen is displayed
Flashing blue (2 times for each)When the timer is set for ColorNavigator, notifies that a recalibration is 
required (for CAL mode or EMU mode)
OrangePower saving
OffPower off
*ScreenManager® is an EIZO's nickname of the Adjustment menu.
Buttons
Adjustment menu  
(ScreenManager ®*)
 
						

							
1. Introduction


1-. Utility Disk
An "EIZO LCD Utility Disk" (CD-ROM) is supplied with the monitor. The following table shows the 
disk contents and the overview of the application software programs.
Disk contents and software overview
The disk includes software programs for adjustment and User’s Manual. Refer to "Readme.txt" or the 
"read me" file on the disk for software startup procedures or file a\
ccess procedures.
ItemOverviewFor WindowsFor Macintosh
A “Readme.txt” or “read me” file√√
ColorNavigatorAn application software for calibrating monitor 
characteristics and generating ICC profiles (for Windows) 
and Apple ColorSync profiles (for Macintosh). 
(A PC must be connected to the monitor with the supplied 
USB cable.) Refer to the descriotion later.
√√
Screen Adjustment 
Utility
Monitor pattern display software used when adjusting the 
image of the analog input signal manually.√–
Screen adjustment 
pattern files
Used when adjusting the image of the analog signal input 
manually. If the Screen Adjustment Utility is not applicable 
to your PC, use this pattern files to adjust the image.
√–
User’s Manual (PDF file)√√
To use ColorNavigator
Refer to the corresponding User's Manual on the CD-ROM disk in order to \
install and use the software. 
When using this software, you will need to connect a PC to the monitor w\
ith the supplied USB cable. 
For more information refer to the "2-2. Making Use of USB (Universal Serial Bus)" (page 12).
 
						

							
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2. Installation

. Installation
-1. Environmental Settings
Depending upon your operating environment, it may be necessary to set th\
e frequency that corresponds 
to your graphics board. If you install it for the first time or change\
 environment, set the monitor.
NOTE
• 
Factory default settings are for single display mode and Dual Link.
•  
We recommend using ColorNavigator with single display mode in landscape o\
rientation. 
•  
Refer to the manual of the graphics board.
• These environment described below can be set regardless of whether or no\
t the computer is running.
Displaying Two Screens Simultaneously
It is possible to display two screens on a single monitor at the same ti\
me by using one graphics board 
with DVI-D2 type output or two graphics boards with DVI-D output on the \
same computer.
Dual display with 1200 × 1600 resolution is the maximum display size.\
How to set
1	 Connect		the	[SIGNAL1]	signal	input	connector	and	the	computer	using	the	
[DD200DL-BK]	signal	cable.	
2	 Connect		the	[SIGNAL2]	signal	input	connector	and	the	computer	using	the	[FD-C39]	signal	cable.	
After connecting the cable connectors, tighten the screws of the connect\
ors to secure the coupling.
Connectors on the PCSignal cableConnectors on the 
monitor
Signal cable (DD200DL-BK)SIGNAL1
Signal cable (FD-C39)SIGNAL2
FD-C39
DD200DL-BK