Eizo Flexscan S2100 Users Manual

							
9Chapter 1  Features and Overview
Information/Language
●  [Information] to check settings, usage time, etc.
●  [Language] to select Adjustment manu language.
To make useful settings/adjustments
Basic operation of Adjustment menu
[Displaying Adjustment menu and selecting function]
(1) Press 
. The main menu appears.
(2)  Select a function with 
///, and press . The sub menu appears.
(3)  Select a function with 
///, and press . The adjustment/setting menu appears.
(4)  Adjust the selected item with 
///, and press . The setting is saved.
[Exiting Adjustment menu]
(1)  Choose  from the sub menu and press 
 .
(2)  Choose  from the main menu and press 
 .
NOTE
•  The Adjustment menu can also be exited by pressing  twice quickly.
•   or  can also be selected by pressing the 
 button twice in the Main menu or Sub menu.
 Adjustment menu (Refer to below for operation)
Set the off timer
●  [Off Timer] to set the monitor power off time    ……………………………………… see page 16
Change the screen size
●  [Screen Size] to change screen size    ……………………………………… see page 17
●  [Border Intensity] to change the brightness of non-displayed area of image …………… see page 17
Power Indicator Setting
●  [Power Indicator Setting] to turn off the indicator  while the screen is displayed ……… see page 18
Adjustment menu settings
●  [Menu Size/Menu Position/Menu Off Timer/ Translucent/Orientation] to change Adjustment 
menu settings  ……………………… see page 19
Resume the factory default settings
●  [Reset] to reset all settings ………… see page 20
Connect two PCs
●  [Input Signal] to set auto-switching of input signals   ……………………………………… see page 21
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Locking Adjustment
●  [Adjustment Lock] to lock operation of the monitor
EIZO Logo Display Setting
●  [EIZO Logo Appearing Function] to display or not to display the EIZO logo
Connecting Cables
●  3-1 Connecting Two PCs to the Monitor
●  3-2 Connecting Peripheral USB Devices
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10Chapter 2  Settings and Adjustments
2-1 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 a monitor information file, application software progr\
ams for adjustment, and User’s Manual. Refer to 
“readme.txt” or the “Readme” file on the disk for software s\
tartup procedures or file access procedures.
Item Overview For Windows For Macintosh
A “readme.txt” or “Readme”  fi le
○○
Monitor information  fi le (INF  fi le) Available for setting the best resolution 
and refresh rate for the monitor.○−
Color Profi les (ICC Pro fi les) Color pro fi les○○
Screen Adjustment Program Available for easy adjustments of the 
monitor screen following adjustment 
patterns and procedures on the 
screen.
○○
ScreenManager Pro for LCD (for 
Windows) application softwareA utility software program to control 
monitor adjustments from a PC using 
its mouse and keyboard.
(A PC must be connected to the 
monitor with the supplied USB cable.) 
Refer to the description later.
○−
WindowMovie Checker Software WindowMovie is a function of 
ScreenManager Pro for LCD.
For more information, refer to the 
User’s Manual of ScreenManager Pro 
for LCD on the disk.
User’s Manual of this monitor (PDF  fi le)
●  To use ScreenManager Pro for LCD
For the installation and use of ScreenManager Pro for LCD, refer to its \
User’s Manual on the disk.
To adjust the monitor using ScreenManager Pro for LCD, connect a PC to th\
e monitor with the supplied USB cable.
[Connection]
(1)  Connect the USB port (downstream) of a USB compatible PC (or other US\
B hub) and the monitor’s USB port 
(upstream) with the supplied USB cable.
Upstream
(2)  The USB function is set up automatically upon connection of the USB cabl\
e.
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11Chapter 2  Settings and Adjustments
2-2 Screen Adjustment
Digital Input
When digital signals are input, images are displayed correctly based on \
the 
preset data of the monitor.
Analog Input
The monitor screen adjustment is used to suppress fl ickering of the screen or 
adjust screen position and screen size correctly according to the PC to \
be used.
To use the monitor comfortably, adjust the screen when the monitor is set up for 
the  fi rst time or when the settings of the PC in use are updated.
[Adjustment Procedure]
• Automatic Adjustment
1 Press .
A message “Your setting will be lost if you press again now” appears for 
fi  ve seconds.
2 Press  again while the message is displayed.
The Auto Adjustment function begins (showing a running status message) 
to adjust clock, phase, display position, and resolution automatically.
   
If satisfactory adjustment cannot be obtained with the  button, 
perform the adjustment following the procedure below. When the 
screen is displayed correctly, go to step 5 “Range Adjustment”.
• Advaced Adjustment
3  Run the Screen Adjustment Program.
Load the EIZO LCD Utility Disk on the PC, and start the Screen 
Adjustment Program compatible with the PC in use.
After the program starts up, perform the adjustment in step 4 following \
the 
instructions of the program.
Attention
•  Wait 20 minutes or more from monitor power on before starting 
adjustments.
(This period of time is required to 
stabilize the operation of internal 
electronic components.)
Attention
•  This function works correctly when an image is fully displayed over the 
Windows or Macintosh display area. 
It does not work properly when an 
image is displayed only on a part of 
the screen (DOS prompt window, for 
example) or when a black background 
(wallpaper, etc.) is in use.
•  This function does not work correctly  with some graphics boards.
NOTE
•  Auto adjustment is available using 
. If satisfactory adjustment 
cannot be obtained with this button, 
perform advanced adjustments using 
the Adjustment  menu.
•  Use “Screen Adjustment Program” on  the supplied EIZO LCD Utility Disk.
NOTE
•  For how to start the Screen Adjustment Program, refer to 
“readme.txt” or the “Readme”  fi le. 
When you are using a Windows PC, 
you can run the program directly from 
the start menu of the disk.
•  If no adjustment program is available  for your PC, display a checkerboard 
pattern on the screen (see below) and 
go to the following steps.
 
						

							
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NOTE
•  Press the control button slowly so as not to miss the adjustment point.
• When blurring,  fl ickering or bars 
appear on the screen after adjustment, 
proceed to [Phase] to remove 
fl  ickering or blurring.
Attention
•  Flickering or blurring may not be 
eliminated depending on your PC or 
graphics board.
4  Perform advanced adjustments for the following using the 
 menu of the Adjustment menu.
●  To eliminate vertical bars [Clock](1)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(2)  Adjust the clock with  or  , and press .
The adjustment is completed.
● To remove  fl ickering or blurring [Phase]
(1)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(2)  Adjust the phase with  or  , and press .
The adjustment is completed. 
●  To correct screen position [Position] Since the number of pixels and the pixel positions are  fi xed on 
the LCD monitor, only one position is provided to display images 
correctly. The position adjustment is made to shift an image to the 
correct position.
(1)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(2)  Adjust the position with /// to display the image 
properly in the display area of the monitor.
NOTE
•  When vertical bars appear on the  screen after adjustment, go back to 
“To eliminate vertical bars [Clock].” 
(Clock  → Phase  → Position)
 
						

							
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5  Adjust the signal output range
●  To adjust color gradation automatically [Range Adjustment]Every color gradation (0 to 255) can be displayed by adjusting the 
signal output level.
(1)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
A message “Your setting will be lost it you press AUTO button” appears.
(2) Press  while the message is displayed.
The output range is adjusted automatically to display images with the 
maximum color gradation.
All the adjustments using the “Screen Adjustment Program” are completed.
6  Change the smoothing setting.
●  To modify blurred characters/lines [Smoothing] When a low-resolution image is displayed, the characters or lines of 
the displayed image may be blurred.
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(3)  Select a suitable level from 1 to 5 (where 1 = soft and 5 = sharp) 
with 
 or , and press .
The  menu appears.
Attention
•  [Smoothing] is disabled when the screen is displayed with a resolution 
of 1600 × 1200 or 800 × 600.
•  Blurring is not eliminated completely  because the screen is enlarged display.
 
						

							
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2-3 Color Adjustment
Simple adjustment [FineContrast mode]
This function allows you to select the best display mode for monitor bri\
ghtness, 
etc.
● FineContrast Mode
An appropriate display mode is selectable out of  fi ve modes.
Mode Purpose
Custom Available for making desired setting.
sRGB Suitable for color matching with sRGB compatible 
peripherals.
Text Suitable for displaying texts for word processing or 
spreadsheets.
Picture Suitable for displaying images such as photos or picture 
images.
Movie Suitable for playing back animated images.
FineContrast mode name Example: Custom
Displays current mode.
● To select FineContrast mode name
(1) Press .
The FineContrast menu appears at the lower left of the screen.
(2) One of  fi ve modes is displayed in turn each time  is pressed.
(3) Press 
 to quit the operation.
NOTE
•  The Adjustment menu and the  FineContrast mode name cannot be 
displayed at the same time.
•  This menu ends automatically when 2 
seconds pass after the 
 button is 
pressed.
 
						

							
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Advanced Adjustments [Adjustment menu]
Independent setting and saving of color adjustment are available for eac\
h 
FineContrast mode.
● To select an appropriate mode for images
✓ : Adjustment/setting available     
−: Factory setting
Icon Function FineContrast mode
Custom sRGB Text Picture Movie
Brightness✓✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Temperature✓−
✓✓✓
Gamma✓ −
✓ −−
Saturation✓−
✓✓✓
Hue✓ −
✓✓✓
Gain✓ −−−−
Reset✓−
✓✓✓
Menu Description Adjustment range
BrightnessTo adjust the full screen 
brightness as desired 0 to 100%
NOTE
•  You can also adjust the brightness by pressing  or . 
Press 
 after adjustment.
Temperature
To select a color 
temperature 4000K to 10000K in units of 500K 
(including 9300K).
NOTE
•  The values shown in the Kelvin (K) are available only as 
reference.
•  The setting automatically turns “OFF” if a value under 4,000K  or over 10,000K is set.
Gamma
To set a gamma value 1.8/2.0/2.2
NOTE
•  Digital signal input is recommended for gamma value setting. 
Saturation
To adjust color saturation –128 to 127 Setting the minimum (–128) turns 
the image to a monochrome 
screen.
Attention
•  This function does not enable to display every color gradation.
Hue
To change the  fl esh color, 
etc. –32 to 32
Attention
•  This function does not enable to display every color gradation.
Gain
To adjust red, green, and 
blue to a desired color tone 
respectively 0 to 100%
Adjust the respective brightness of 
red/green/blue to make a desired 
color tone. Display an image with 
white or gray background for 
adjustment.
NOTE
•  Values shown in percentage are available only as reference. 
•  The  setting invalidates this setting. The 
 setting returns to the default setting.
NOTE
•  The Adjustment menu and the 
FineContrast mode name cannot be 
displayed at the same time.
•  Adjustable functions vary depending  on the type of FineContrast mode.
Attention
•  Perform [Range Adjustment] before starting color adjustment for analog 
input signals.
Refer to “To adjust color gradation 
automatically” on page 12.
•  The FineContrast mode cannot be  changed during color adjustment. Set 
the FineContrast mode in advance 
with 
.
•  Wait 20 minutes or more from  monitor power on before starting the 
color adjustment.
(It takes about 20 minutes for stable 
operation of internal electronic 
components.)
•  Choose [Reset] from the Color menu  to revert to the default setting (factory 
setting) of the color tone of the 
FineContrast mode selected.
•  The same image may be seen in  different colors on multiple monitors 
due to their monitor-speci fi c 
characteristics. Make  fi ne color 
adjustment visually when matching 
colors on multiple monitors.
 
						

							
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Menu Description Adjustment range
Reset
To reset the color 
settings of the selected 
FineContrast mode to the 
default settings. Select [Reset].
●
 To set/adjust color
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press .
(2)  Select a desired function from the  menu, and press 
.
The selected function menu appears.
(3)  Adjust the selected item with /// , and press .
The adjustment is completed.
2-4  Off Timer Settings
●  To set monitor power-off time [Off Timer]
This function allows the monitor to automatically turn off after a speci fi ed time 
has passed. This function serves to reduce afterimages caused when the monitor 
screen is left on for a long time period without use. Use this function \
when an 
image is displayed throughout the day.
[Off Timer System]
Timer Monitor Power Indicator
ON time (1H - 23H) Operating Blue
Last 15 min. in “ON time” Advance Notice*
1Flashing blue
“ON time” expired Power Off Off
*1 When  is pressed during the advance notice period, the monitor continues to o\
perate for 
additional 90 minutes. Extension of operation time can be set without li\
mitation.
[Procedure]
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(3)  Select “Enable” with  or .
(4)  Set a monitor ON time (1 to 23 hours) with 
 or , and press .
The Off Timer setting is completed.
[Resumption Procedure]
 Press 
.
Attention
•  The Off Timer functions even in the  power saving mode, but the advance 
notice is disabled. The monitor power 
is turned off without advance notice.
 
						

							
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2-5  Screen Size Selection
● To change screen size [Screen Size]
This function allows you to change the screen size when a low-resolution\
 image 
is displayed.
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 speci fi ed resolution.
Example: Image size 1280 × 1024
(1600×1200) Full
(Default setting) Enlarged Normal
(1280×1024)
(1500×1200)
[Procedure]
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The screen size setting window appears.
(3)  Select “Full,” “Enlarged,” or “Normal” with  or , and press .
The screen size setting is completed.
●  To adjust brightness of non-display area [Border Intensity]
A border (black area with no image) around the image appears in the “\
Normal” 
or “Enlarged” mode.
Border
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press .
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(3)  Adjust border intensity with  or , and press .
The border intensity adjustment is completed.
 
						

							
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2-6  Power Indicator/EIZO Logo Display Setting
● To turn off the Power indicator while a screen is displayed 
[Power Indicator Setting]
This function enables to turn off the Power indicator (blue) while a screen is 
displayed.
(1)  Choose  from the Adjustment menu, and press 
.
(2)  Choose  from the  menu, and press 
.
The  menu appears.
(3)  Select “Disable” with  or , and press .
The Power Indicator setting is completed.
●  To display EIZO logo [EIZO Logo Appearing Function]
When this unit is turned on, the EIZO logo appears at the center of the \
screen. 
Selection to display or not to display the logo is available with this f\
unction.
[Procedure]
(1) Press 
 to power off the unit.
(2) Press 
 again while pressing .
The EIZO logo does not appear on the screen.
[Resetting]
(1) Press 
 to power off the unit.
(2) Press 
 again while pressing .
The logo appears again.
2-7 Locking Buttons
●  To lock operation [Adjustment Lock]
This function locks the buttons to retain the status adjusted or set onc\
e.
Buttons that can be 
locked •  (Enter button) Adjustments/settings using 
Adjustment menu
• 
 (Auto adjustment button)
Buttons that cannot 
be locked • 
 (Power button)
• 
 (Input signal selection button)
• 
 (Mode button) FineContrast mode name selection
• 
 /  (Control buttons) Brightness adjustment
[Procedure]
(1) Press 
 to turn off the unit.
(2) Press 
 again while pressing .
The screen is displayed with the adjustment lock.
[Unlocking]
(1) Press 
 to turn off the unit.
(2) Press 
 again while pressing .
The screen is displayed with the adjustment lock released.
NOTE
•  The logo appears with the default  setting.