Eizo ColorEdge CG221 User manual

Color as it’s meant to be

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With the ColorEdge CG221, EIZO is once again taking the performance of LCD
monitors to new levels. Not only does it reproduce the Adobe RGB color space for
stunningly rich and natural hues, but it also addresses color and brightness unifor-
mity issues common to LCD monitors. Outfitted with EIZO’s latest circuitry, the
ColorEdge CG221 comes with a digital uniformity function that ensures color and
brightness are virtually the same anywhere on the screen. From delicate cyans to
deepest greens, as well as rich emeralds, yellows and magentas, every color looks just
as it should whether its displayed in the center of the screen or in the perimeters.
See all the colors of life
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ColorEdge CG221

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sRGB Monitor
This photo is for illustrative purposes only. Actual display of color may vary depending on the monitor.

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Adobe RGB Coverage
Expanded Color Space Meets
Professional Needs
Graphics professionals are well
aware that a totally digital workflow
and the ability to do soft proofing
results in higher efficiency and lower
costs. Many also want to switch to
space-saving LCD monitors, but are
hesitant to do so because of concerns
regarding the color accuracy required
for professional color work. EIZO’s so-
lution is the ColorEdge CG221: an LCD monitor that covers the Adobe
RGB color space. It thus encompasses not only the sRGB color space,
widely supported by many computer monitors, operating systems and
digital cameras, but also the ISO-coated and US web-coated CMYK
color spaces used in printing. This ultra-high-performance monitor
finally provides all the color reproduction capabilities graphics profes-
sionals have been seeking, in the compact LCD format.
Advantages Of Adobe RGB
In order to realize the advantages of soft proofing, a color manage-
ment system for sharing accurate colors among photographers, graphic
artists and printers is a necessity. The most efficient way to achieve
this is for all parties to use a standardized color space with a wide
range of colors. The ColorEdge CG221 now makes it possible to adopt
the Adobe RGB extended color space, which has become the de facto
standard for professional color processing. It ensures guaranteed color
reproduction across all digital platforms, providing a color management
environment that fully supports soft proofing, from the photography
stage to final CMYK printing.
By covering the Adobe RGB color space, the ColorEdge CG221
is not subject to influence from the OS color engine or software, and
allows final color checks in Adobe RGB. This offers a great advantage
over sRGB monitors, whose smaller palette is not capable of accurately
reproducing colors in certain areas of the spectrum, notably emerald
greens and cyans. Retouching images with these monitors requires
numerous printouts to achieve accurate color matching. By enabling on-
screen retouching and color confirmation, the ColorEdge CG221 makes
your work faster, easier and more accurate.
Photography Design Prepress/Printing
Shoot Check
Data Process Image Layout Layout Print
Edit while simulating
CMYK color space
Edit Adobe RGB image
Soft proof
No need for Photoshop
color engine
Masking
Compositing
Adjustment
Enlarging
Reducing
Clipping Paths Edit
Adobe RGB color space throughout entire workflow
Color Management
A common color space throughout the workflow lets you switch from
hardcopy proofing to soft proofing.
Created in ColorThink
(A) (B)
3D representation in CIE Lab of comparisons between
ISO Coated and sRGB/Adobe RGB Color Spaces
(A) Adobe RGB (white wire frame) encompasses the ISO coated color space
(multicolor solid).
(B) sRGB (white wire frame) does not cover many of the green, cyan, and
yellow areas of the ISO coated color space (multicolor solid).
Color Reproduction Area
(xy Coordinate)
Adobe RGB
sRGB
ISO Coated
Color Space
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0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.0 0.8
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Precision Color Reproduction
Brightness and Color Uniformity with 12-Bit LUT
Achieving uniform levels of brightness and color across the
screen has been all but impossible with LCD monitors. To
correct this problem, EIZO has developed an ASIC (Applica-
tion Specific Integrated Circuit) and incorporated it into the ColorEdge
CG221. This ASIC has a 12-bit look-up table (LUT) with an extensive
palette of 4,081 grayscale tones for each R, G, and B, and internal
calculation accuracy of 16-bits (64 times more accurate than 10-bit
internal calculation).
16-bit Processing
The 16-bit internal calculation produces grayscale rendering that
is on a par with high-end CRT monitors. The result is not only a much
greater degree of detail in dark areas, but overall uniformity of bright-
ness and color throughout the entire screen.
Emulation Function
To take full advantage of the 12-bit LUT and 16-bit internal pro-
cessing capabilities, EIZO has equipped the ColorEdge CG221 with
an emulation function. Simply by obtaining the ICC profile of another
monitor and using EIZO’s ColorNavigator software, the ColorEdge
CG221 can emulate its color characteristics. This is useful when an-
other monitor is the standard monitor in a workflow, when different
models are used in a multi-monitor setup, or for a remote proofing
environment where the client, designer and printer want to be sure that
their various monitors are displaying color the same way.
Factory Adjustment Of Gamma
Each ColorEdge CG221 monitor is adjusted at the factory to a
gamma level of 1.8. This is accomplished by measuring the R, G and
B gamma values from 0 to 255, then using the monitor’s LUT with its
4,081-tone palette to select the 256 most appropriate tones to achieve
the 1.8 value.
The benefit of factory adjustment is that precise, non-fluctuating
gamma values are necessary for the accurate display of colors. If colors
are not based on specific values and cannot be adjusted, images will be
displayed differently by different monitors. The ColorEdge CG221 pro-
vides both precision and consistency, so you can be sure that the final
product will look exactly the way you want it to.
Monitor for Emulation
Obtain target
monitor’s ICC profile
Emulate colors
of target monitor
Select ICC profile of target
monitor in ColorNavigator
CG221
Color-separated image with Delta-E*ab distribution across the screen
(gray level 128 measured)
With Digital Uniformity Compensation Without Digital Uniformity Compensation
16-bit v. 10-bit processing
Error Rate (%)
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-3
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32 64 96 160 192 224 255128 0 32 64 96 160 192 224 255128
Error Rate (%)
Internal 16-Bit Processing Internal 10-Bit Processing
Tones (0 – 255) Tones (0 – 255)
With 10-bit processing, the error rate is high in low tonal areas during calculation. With
16-bit processing, accuracy is significantly improved resulting in fewer conversion errors.

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ColorNavigator Software
Simple and Precise
Calibration
The EIZO-developed Color-
Navigator software makes
calibration both simple and
accurate. Instead of having to
judge colors and do time-con-
suming inputting, or having
a specialist do it for you, all
you need to do is input target
values for brightness, white
point and gamma. ColorNavigator directly utilizes the 12-bit LUT for
accurate and reliable calibration in minutes.
Paper White Measurement
ColorNavigator offers a paper white
measurement function for color
matching between the image on the
monitor and the im-age on the print-
outs. By measuring the white of the
paper to be used for printing, Color-
Navigator will automatically set the
target values for brightness and white
point accordingly.
This function is compatible with the X-Rite DTP94,
DTP94B, Eye-One Display 2, and Eye-One Pro only.
Post-Calibration Color Adjustment
Sometimes due to variations in output from different printers or the special
requirements of a project, it is necessary to fine-tune an otherwise perfectly
calibrated monitor to match target colors. ColorNavigator lets you easily
adjust hue and saturation for all six colors
(red, green, blue, cyan, magenta and yel-
low), as well as white balance, brightness,
black level and gamma, to achieve the closest
possible visual match. For confirmation of
calibration results or to achieve more accu-
rate manual
adjustments,
a test pattern screen can now be dis-
played. The test pattern screen shows a
full grayscale ramp as well as just the
low tones (blacks), high tones (whites),
and gamma values. The results of all
manual adjustments are immediately
reflected on the test pattern screen.
Convenient Calibration Profile Management
ColorNavigator also makes it
easy to keep track of calibra-
tion profiles. When you want
to adjust a profile in order to
match your monitor to other
equipment such as printers or
light boxes, you can use the
Duplicate function to make
a copy of it, then adjust the
duplicate profile and give it
a new name. Naturally, you
can make as many duplicates, and thus adjusted profiles, as desired.
Recalibration Reminder
After initial calibration, a monitor needs to be recalibrated at regular
intervals to maintain color accuracy. ColorNavigator includes a recalibra-
tion reminder that will appear after a certain number of user-determined
hours. When the monitor is first calibrated, the date and time are saved.
After the time you set has elapsed, an LED on the front panel lights up,
and a reminder message appears the next time ColorNavigator starts
up. If you prefer to calibrate according to the amount of change that has
occurred, you can measure the color difference (Delta-E) between the
original target points and the actual current points at any time.
Test Pattern Screen
Post-Calibration Manual
Adjustment Screen
Calibration Parameters
Brightness
30 cd/m2 – 200 cd/m2† in 5 cd/m2 increments
Possible to set to the monitor’s maximum and minimum values.
Black Level 0.2 cd/m2 – 3.5 cd/m2 in 0.1 cd/m² increments
Possible to set to the monitor’s minimum value.
White Point Color Temperature 4,000 K – 10,000 K in 100 K increments
Color Coordinates X Value, Y Value
Gamma 1.0 – 2.6 in 0.1 increments and L*
† It may not be possible to set the brightness to the maximum value (200 cd/m2) depending on LCD panel performance.

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Additional Features
Ergonomic Design
The monitor swivels smoothly through 70°, tilts 33° and moves up and
down over a 100 mm range. The panel can be removed for mounting.
Touch Sensitive Switches
The front panel features highly sensitive electrostatic “touch”
switches. Ports and modes are listed on the panel and LEDs indicate
which port and mode is in use. The LEDs can be set to low, middle or
high luminance, or can be turned off entirely.
Monitor Hood Supplied
The ColorEdge CG221 comes
supplied with a monitor hood for glare
reduction. The inside of the hood is
coated with an anti-reflective material.
A panel on the top cover slides open so
the hood does not need to be removed
in order to use a calibration device.
Screen Cleaner Kit
Keep your screen free from dust and finger-
prints with this screen cleaner kit. Includes
pump spray and cloth.
Five-Year Warranty
EIZO and its authorized distributors offer a five-year limited
warranty for the ColorEdge CG221.
Accessories
Compatible Measurement Devices
X-Rite
MonacoOPTIXXR/MonacoOPTIX PROXR †
DTP94/DTP94B†
Eye-One Series ‡
ColorVision
Spyder 2 Series †
For optimum calibration results, an X-Rite Eye-One spectrophotometer is recommended.
† These measurement devices are not compatible with Macintosh OS 9.2.2.
‡ Eye One Display LT is compatible with Macintosh OS 10.3.9 or later only.
196.5
565
272
301.8
481.1
394.5
452.5 ~ 552.5
58 ~158
3°
69 101
272
30°
251.9
209.8
79.5
81.9
80.4
214.6
R572.5
Unit: mm
Dimensions

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Panel Panel Size and Type 56.4 cm (22.2") TFT color LCD panel
Viewing Angles (H, V) 170°, 170° (at contrast ratio of 10:1)
Brightness / Contrast 200 cd/m2 / 400:1
Response Time 30 ms (typical)
Native Resolution 1920 × 1200
Active Display Size (H × V) 478 × 299 mm
Viewable Image Size Diagonal: 563 mm
Pixel Pitch 0.249 × 0.249 mm
Display Colors 16.77 million from a palette of 68 billion
Cabinet Color Black
Dot Clock Analog: 202.5 MHz, Digital: 162 MHz
Scanning Frequency (H, V) Analog 31 – 94 kHz, 49 – 86 Hz
Digital 31 – 76 kHz, 59 – 61 Hz (VGA Text: 69 – 71 Hz)
Input Signals Analog: RGB Analog, Digital: DVI Standard 1.0
Input Terminals DVI-I 29 pin × 2 (switchable)
USB Port / Standard 1 upstream, 2 downstream / USB Standard Rev. 2.0
Plug & Play VESA DDC 2B
Power Power Requirements AC 100 – 120 V, 200 – 240 V: 50 / 60 Hz
Power Consumption 100 W (typical)
Power Save Mode Less than 2 W
Physical
Specifications
Height Adjustment Range 100 mm
Tilt / Swivel / Pivot 30° Up, 3° Down / 35° Right, 35° Left / –
Dimensions (W × H × D) With Stand: 565 × 452.5 – 552.5 × 272 mm
Without Stand: 565 × 394.5 × 101 mm
Net Weight With Stand: 14.5 kg, Without Stand: 10.4 kg
Auto Brightness Functions Auto Brightness Stabilization
Auto Adjustment Functions Auto Adjustment, Range Adjustment
Display Mode Options Fine Contrast (sRGB, Custom, Calibration, Emulation)
Specifications
ScreenManager
OSD Adjustment
Functions
Screen Adjustment Clock, Phase, Position, Resolution, Signal Filter,
Screen Size (full screen, enlarge, normal), Smoothing
(5 stages), Border Intensity
Color Adjustment Brightness, Range Adjustment (Auto), Independent
6-Color Control, Gamma, Temperature (500 K incre-
ments from 4,000 K – 10,000 K), Saturation, Hue,
Gain, Reset
Power Save
Settings
Analog PowerManager (VESA DPMS)
Digital PowerManager (DVI DMPM)
Other Settings Signal Settings, Input Priority, Product Information
(product name, serial number, resolution, operating
time), OSD Menu Settings, Adjustment Lock, Lan-
guages (English, French, German, Italian, Japanese,
Spanish, Swedish), Off Timer, Reset
Certifications and Standards c-Tick, CE, CB, UL (cTÜVus), CSA (cTÜVus), FCC-B,
Canadian ICES-003-B, TÜV/S, VCCI-B, RoHS, WEEE,
EIZO Eco Products 2004
Supplied Accessories AC power cord, signal cables (DVI-D – DVI-D,
DVI-I – D-Sub mini 15 pin), USB cable, setup guide,
EIZO LCD Utility Disk (ColorNavigator software, HTML
user’s manual, ICC Profile), adjustment certificate,
screen cleaner kit, monitor hood, quick reference,
warranty registration card
Warranty Five Years*
* The usage time is limited to 30,000 hours and the warranty period is limited to three years for the LCD panel from the date of purchase. The warranty
period of the backlight is warranted only if the monitor is used within the recommended brightness of up to and including 100 cd/m2 with a color
temperature between 5,000 K – 6,500 K and limited to three years from the date of purchase subject to the usage time being less than or equal to
10,000 hours.
With current LCD technology, a panel may contain a limited number of missing or flickering pixels.

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