Eizo FLEXSCAN F980 User manual

English
User's Manual
Color Display Monitor
®
F980

2CONTENTS
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS 4
INTRODUCTION 9
AboutThis Manual ····························································9
Package Contents: ····························································9
Controls & Connectors ···················································10
Front ···················································································· 10
Rear····················································································· 10
1 INSTALLATION 11
1-1 Connecting the Monitor to the PC ··························11
1-2 Using the AUTO-SIZING Button ······························12
1-3 Setting the Resolution ·············································13
2 ADJUSTMENTS & SETTINGS USINGTHE
SCREENMANAGER 15
2-1 About ScreenManager ·············································15
How to Use the ScreenManager ········································· 15
ScreenManager Menus ······················································· 16
Shortcut Keys ······································································ 18
Adjustment Lock ·································································· 18
2-2 Imaging Adjustment - Screen Menu - ····················19
Contrast/Brightness····························································· 19
Size······················································································ 19
Position················································································ 19
Side-Pin Balance/Side-Pincushion······································ 19
Parallelogram/Trapezoidal ··················································· 20
Tilt························································································ 20
Uniformity ············································································ 20
Convergence ······································································· 20
Moiré···················································································· 20
2-3 Color Adjustment - Color Menu - ···························21
Outline ················································································· 21
Adjusting the Standard Mode ·············································· 22
Adjusting the Custom Mode ················································ 24
2-4 Power-save Setup - PowerManager Menu - ···········26
Set-up Procedure ································································ 27

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2-5 Other Settings - Others Menu - ······························ 31
Degaussing ········································································· 31
Input Priority ········································································ 31
Beep ···················································································· 32
Menu Position, Menu Contrast ············································ 32
Signal Filter 1 ······································································ 33
Signal Filter 2 ······································································ 33
Off Timer·············································································· 33
Reset ··················································································· 35
3 GETTINGTHE MOST FROMYOUR MONITOR 36
3-1 i·Sound™ Sound Unit ·············································· 36
3-2 Making use of USB (Universal Serial Bus) ·············· 36
4 TROUBLESHOOTING 40
5 CLEANING 46
6 SPECIFICATIONS 47
APPENDIX i
Copyright© 1999 by EIZO NANAO CORPORATION. All rights reserved. No part of this
manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Eizo Nanao
Corporation.
Eizo Nanao Corporation is under no obligation to hold any submitted material or information
confidential unless prior arrangements are made pursuant to Eizo Nanao Corporation's receipt of
said information.
Although every effort has been made to ensure that this manual provides up-to-date information,
please note that EIZO monitor specifications are subject to change without notice.
Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.,registered in the U.S. and other countries.
DPMS is a trademark and VESA is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association.
VGA is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
ENERGY STAR is a U.S.registered mark.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
ScreenManager, PowerManager, QuickSet, i·Sound and i·Station are trademarks of Eizo Nanao Corporation.
FlexScan, SuperErgoCoat and EIZO are registered trademarks of Eizo Nanao Corporation.

4PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT!
To ensure personal safety and proper maintenance. Please
read this section and the caution statements on the monitor
(refer to the figure above).
This manual uses the safety symbols below. They denote critical
information.
Please read them carefully.
Indicates a prohibited action.
Indicates to ground for safety.
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 property or product damage.
PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT!
* This product has been adjusted specifically for use in the region to which it was originally
shipped. The performance of the product, (i.e. picture geometry, picture positioning and color
convergence and purity in the case of color monitors) is optimally adjusted to the earth's
magnetic field of the specific destination. If operated outside the region to which it was
originally shipped, the product may not perform as stated in the specifications.
* The manufacturer is not responsible for damage or malfunction caused by improper
connection. The power cord should be connected directly to a standard wall power outlet.
Location of the caution statements
The equipment must be connected to a grounded main
outlet.
Jordet stikkontakt skal benyttes når apparatet tilkobles
datanett.
Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat nätuttag.

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WARNING
• If the monitor 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 monitor can be dangerous.
• Do not dismantle the cabinet or modify the monitor.
Dismantling the cabinet or modifying the monitor may result in
electric shock or burn.
• Keep small objects away from the monitor.
Small objects may accidentally fall through the ventilation slots
into the cabinet, leading to fire, shock, or equipment damage.
• Keep liquids away from the monitor.
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
monitor immediately. Have the unit checked by a qualified
service engineer before using it again.
• Place the monitor on a strong, stable surface.
A unit placed on an inadequate surface may fall, resulting in
injury or equipment damage.
If the monitor falls, disconnect the power immediately and have
the unit checked by a qualified service engineer before using it
again. Using a monitor after it has been dropped may result in
fire or electric shock.
• Keep the plastic packing bags away from children and
infants.
Plastic bags can be dangerous. To avoid danger of suffocation,
keep the bag away from babies and children.
• Keep power terminal covers for the optional i ·Soundää
ää
ä
sound unit away from children and infants.
Children and infants may accidentally swallow the covers and
choke. If swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
• The equipment must be connected to a grounded main
outlet.
OK

6PRECAUTIONS
• Use the enclosed power cord. If using the power cord
other than the enclosed one, use the following cord.
In USA and Canada, use a UL LISTED/CSA LABELED or
CERTIFIED power cord set meeting the following specifications:
*Rating: min. 125 V, 10 A *Length: max. 2.1 m
*Type: SVT
*Plug type:NEMA 5-15P, Parallel blade, Grounding type,
125 V, 10 A
In Europe, use a proper European standard approved power cord
meeting the following specifications:
*Rating: min. 250 V, 10 A *Length: max. 2.1 m
*Type: H05VV-F 3G 1 mm2
Use a plug type approved by the country where you use
Failure to do so may cause fire or electric shock.
• Do not overload your power circuit, as this may result in
fire or electric shock.
• For proper connections of the power cord, be certain to
plug the power cord to the provided monitor connector and
directly to a wall outlet.
By not doing so may result in fire or electric shock.
• Handle the power cord with care.
*Do not place the cord underneath the monitor or other heavy
objects.
*Do not pull on the cord.
*Do not attempt to repair a damaged cord.
If the power cord becomes damaged, stop using it. Use of a
damaged cord may result in fire or electric shock.
• To disconnect the power cord, grasp the plug firmly and
pull.
Never tug on the cord, doing so may cause damage and could
result in fire or electric shock.
CAUTION
Be careful when taking the monitor out of the carton:
• Disconnect the power cord, signal cables and remove the
optional i·Sound™ sound unit and i·Station™ USB hub (if
applicable) when moving the monitor.
Moving the monitor with the cord attached or lifting it by the
i·Sound sound unit or i·Station USB hub is dangerous. It may
result in injury or equipment damage.
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• Handle with care when carrying the monitor
Note that the monitor is heavier at the front than at the rear.
Do not move it alone. Always work with another person.
The screen is optically coated to reduce glare. Keep hard
objects (such as buttons, tie pins, and other clothing
accessories) away from the screen surface to prevent scratches.
• Set the monitor in an appropriate location.
*Do not install in a dusty or humid environment.
*Do not place in a location where light shines directly on the
screen.
*Do not place near heat generating devices or a humidifier.
• Use an easily accessible power outlet.
This will ensure that you can disconnect the power quickly in
case of a problem.
• Do not sit on the cabinet or place any heavy objects on the
cabinet.
A unit with heavy objects on it may fall or be damaged and
result in injury.
• Do not block the ventilation slots on the cabinet.
*Do not place books or any other papers on the ventilation
slots.
*Do not install the monitor in a closed space.
*Do not use the monitor laying down or upside down.
*Do not remove the tilt-swivel stand.
Using the monitor in this way blocks the ventilation slots and
prevents proper airflow, leading to fire or other damage.
• Do not remove the tilt-swivel stand.
The stand is required to maintain clearance for the ventilation
slots on the bottom of the cabinet. Removing the stand will
block these slots and may result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
Touching the plug with wet hands is dangerous and can cause
electrical shock.
• At the end of the day or if you plan to leave the monitor
unused for an extended period, after turning off the power
switch disconnect the power cord from the wall socket so
that no power connections are made.
• Unplug the monitor before cleaning it.
Cleaning the monitor while it is plugged into a power outlet may
result in electric shock.
OK

8PRECAUTIONS
For users of the EIZO optional i ·Sound™ sound
unit and i ·Station™ USB hub
• When adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, do
not do so by handling the sound unit or USB hub.
Adjusting the monitor in this way may break the unit or
cause bodily injury.
Others
•Do not install the monitor within an area subject to strong
magnetic fields (for example, in the vicinity of a speaker,
except the optional i·Sound unit, or a high-voltage
transformer). Magnetic fields can cause noise, image
shaking, and other distortions.
•Generally, for maximum viewing comfort position the
monitor slightly below eye level. Staring at the monitor
for prolonged periods can cause eye strain. Be sure to take
adequate rests. (A 10-minute rest period each hour is
suggested.)
•Do not remove the covers to the power terminal for the
optional i·Sound speaker unit for any reason except to
attach the unit.

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INTRODUCTION
AboutThis Manual
Thismanual explainstheprecautions, features,specifications,and
operationof yourEIZO monitor. Forconvenience, a “ScreenManager
QuickReference” guidehasbeen includedwhich shows howto implement
basic adjustments with the ScreenManager utility.
Package Contents:
• Ifany ofthe above-listed itemsare missingor damaged, pleasecontact
yourlocal dealer forassistance.
• TheEIZO CRTUtilityDiskcontainsthe followings:
* Windows95/98monitorinformation file
* EIZOScreenManager Profor USB
* ICCProfiles * Readme.txtfile
* Pattern.htmlfile (referto page23.)
Pleaserefer tothe readme.txtfile forfurther details.
User’s Manual
EIZO CRT
Utility Disk
ScreenManager
Quick Reference
Warranty
Registration Card
Monitor
Signal Cable
(MD-C88)
Power Cord
Cleaning Cloth for
CRT Screen
EIZO USB Cable
(MD-C93)

10 INTRODUCTION
Rear
Controls & Connectors
Front
BNC/D-SUB Selection
Button
Selects BNC or D-Sub
connector as active input.
This feature is only used
when two computers are
connected to the monitor.
Power Terminal Covers for the Optional
i·Sound Sound Unit
Power Switch
Power Indicator
Indicates the power-on status, as
follows:
Green: Power is ON (normal mode)
Green: -PowerManager Mode 1
(Flashing) -Power is switching off
within 15 minutes. See page 34.
Yellow: PowerManager Mode 2
Yellow: Off Timer Mode
(Flashing) See page 34.
AUTO-SIZING Button
Automatically centers the
displayed image, bringing
the image borders into
alignment with the monitor
frame. See page 12.
QuickSet™Control Pad
(hereinafter “Control pad”)
USB Ports
(Upstream port x 1,
Downstream ports x 3)
See page 36 for further
details.
BNC input connector
Power Connector
D-Sub 13W3 input connector
USB Port with a
Drop Down Access
Lid (Downstream
port x 1)
See page 36 for
further details
Termination switch
Allows multiple monitors to be chained
together (Default termination is 75 Ω).
Maintenance port
Allows EIZO optional
utilities to be attached.

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D-Sub
13W3 pin
MD-C88 (enclosed) MacintoshAdapter (Optional)
Macintosh
D-Sub 15 pin
D-Sub
mini 15 pin
D-Sub
13W3 pin
D-Sub
mini 15 pin
MD-C88 (enclosed) Standard PC graphics board
1 INSTALLATION
1-1 Connecting the Monitor to the PC
1) Be sure that the power switches of both the PC and the monitor are
OFF.
2) Plug the signal cable into the connector at the rear of the monitor.
• When connecting the signal cable or cable adapter, first check
that the shape at the cable side matches the shape at the
connecting side. After connecting, secure the connection with the
screw-in fasteners.
3) Plug the other end of the cable into the video connector on the rear of
the PC. Refer to the figures below.
Standard PC graphics board
Using the monitor withWindows®95/98
A monitor information file is saved in the EIZO CRT Utility Disk
included in the package. It includes all the required information
for best operation with Windows 95/98.
Please install the enclosed utility and select your model name from
the monitor list in Windows 95/98.
For installation procedure, please read the readme.txt file in the
utilily disk.
Macintosh
An optional Macintosh adapter must be connected to the PC
before connecting the signal cable. Please consult EIZO dealer.

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4) Plug the power cord into the power connector at the rear of the monitor.
Then plug the other end of the cord into a power outlet.
WARNING
• The equipment must be connected to a grounded main outlet.
5) Turn on the monitor power first, then switch on the PC power. The
monitor’s power indicator (LED) will light up (green). The monitor
will warm up briefly, then display an image. Whenever you finish
youroperation, turn offthe PC and the monitor.
• Ifan imagedoes notappear,makesure thatall connections havebeen
madeproperly. Refer tothe“TROUBLESHOOTING”section on page
40foradditionaladvice.
1-2 Using the AUTO-SIZING Button
Afterconnecting the monitor tothe PC, first press the AUTO-SIZING
button on the front panel. The AUTO-SIZING function centers the
displayed image, aligning the image’s borders with respect to the monitor
frame.
When the timing of the computer is same as the preset timing or has been
recognized before, the following message will appear and remain on the
screen for 5 seconds. While the message is on the screen, push the button
again to automatically adjust the screen position. If not wishing to do
adjust the screen, do not push the button again or press the control pad.
The message will disappear.
In general, press the AUTO-SIZING button whenever changing the
graphics board or the resolution or when image size and/or position is
incorrect.
If further adjustment is required, adjust the picture size/position as
desired using the Size/Position function in the ScreenManager. Refer to
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• The AUTO-SIZING function is intended for use on Macintosh, and
IBM compatibles running Windows. It may not work properly if either
ofthe following applies:
- An AT-compatible PC running MS-DOS (not Windows).
- The background color for the “wallpaper” or “desktop” pattern is set
to black.
• Some signals from the graphics board may not function properly.
• A solid-color screen (i.e. red, green, blue) may appear for an instant
while performing the AUTO-SIZING function, this phenomenon is not
a failure.
1-3 Setting the Resolution
The following look-up table shows the maximum (Non-interlaced)
vertical refresh rates for this model with regard to standard resolutions
set forth by VESA. The best way to see if the monitor will work with a
given resolution and rate, is to compare the vertical refresh rate of the
graphics board to the monitor’s range (Refer to the graphics board
manual for specification). If the refresh rate is within the specified range
of the monitor, it should operate properly.
Maximum Vertical Refresh rate (Hz)
~1024 x 768 160
1280 x 1024 127
1600 x 1200 109
1856 x 1392 91
1920 x 1440 91
2048 x 1536 85
What is Resolution?
Resolution is expressed as the number of dots (pixels) displayed on
the screen. A larger number of dots produces a more sharply defined
(a higher-resolution) image.
Note that for a given screen size the dot size decreases as the number
ofdots increases:a 640 ×480 (dot ×line) resolutionuses larger pixels
than a 1024 × 768 resolution. The display size of a given font therefore
variesaccording to theresolution. Higher resolutions allowyou to
displaymore informationon thescreen.
Horizontal
Scan
Frequency
(kHz)
30-137

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Connecting two PCs to the monitor
1) Be sure that the monitor and the PC are both switched off before
connecting them.
2) Connect one PC to the monitor’s D-Sub connector and another to the
BNC connector securely. The BNC connection should be made with
an EIZO BNC cable, available as an option. Contact EIZO dealers
for information about optional cables.
(Example)
Selecting the active input
The BNC/D-Sub selection button on the front panel can be used to
select either BNC or D-Sub connection as the active input.
The ScreenManager’s “Input Priority” setting (in the “Others” menu)
can be used to set up the automatic selection of the input.
See page 31 for details.
MD-C53A (optional)

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2 ADJUSTMENTS & SETTINGS
USING THE SCREENMANAGER
Main menu
Sub menu
2-1 About ScreenManager
How to Use the ScreenManager
Entering the ScreenManager
Pressthe ENTER key todisplay the ScreenManager Main menu.
Making the adjustments and settings
1) Selectthe desired icon using theArrow keys, andthen press theENTER
key to display the Sub menu.
2) Use the Control pad (the four Arrow keys and the ENTER key) to make
therequired adjustmentsand settings.
Save & exit
1) To returnto theprevious menu, select the Return icon (orpush the
“down” arrow key twice), then push the ENTER key.
2) To save settings and exit the ScreenManager, select the Exit icon and
presstheENTER key.

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Functions ReferenceMenus
Page 19
<Screen>
•Brightness/Contrast
•Horizontal/Vertical Size
•Horizontal/Vertical Position
•Side-Pin Balance/
Side-Pin cushion
•Parallelogram/Trapezoidal
•Tilt
• Uniformity
•Convergence
•Moiré Reduction
Page 21
<Color>
Standard color with selection of
color temperature and color
correction, and Custom color
with adjustment of color tone.
ScreenManagerMenus
ScreenManagerconsists ofa main menuand six submenus: “Screen”,
“Color”,“PowerManager”,“Others”, “Information”and “Language.”
Animatedicons on eachmenu allow foreasy adjustment.
Main menu
•The menu message for the ScreenManager can be displayed in six
languages: English,German, French,Italian, Spanishand Swedish.
First,select the preferredlanguage through the “Language” menu.
Thiswill become thedefault language when you use the
ScreenManager.
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<Language>
First select the preferred language to use.
Six languages are available to choose from:
English, German, French, Spanish, Italian
and Swedish. The ScreenManager’s
messages will appear in the selected
language.
<PowerManager>
Power saving settings. Page 26
Page 31
Menus Functions Reference
<Others>
• Degaussing
• Input-signal priority selection
for two signal connections
• Beep On/Off
• ScreenManager menu position
• ScreenManager menu contrast
• Signal filter setting 1
• Signal filter setting 2
• Off Timer
• Reset to defaults
<Information>
This menu shows the current
ScreenManager settings. The menu
contains four pages. Pressing the ENTER
key displays the following information:
• Page 1: Inputport, horizontal and
vertical frequencies, moiré
reduction setting
• Page 2: Color-adjustment settings
• Page 3: PowerManager settings
• Page 4: Input priority (see note), beep,
signal filter 1 setting, Off timer
• Thecurrent ScreenManagersetting is
displayed even if the input selection has
been manually overridden by the use of
the BNC/D-Sub selection button.

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Brightness
Up
Contrast
Up
Brightness
Down
Contrast
Down
ENTER
ShortcutKeys
Before entering the ScreenManager, brightness and contrast can be
adjusted directly by moving the Control pad. To record the new setting
and exit the ScreenManager, press the ENTER key. (The brightness and
contrast functions are also available in the ScreenManager “Screen”
menu.) See the diagram described below for adjustment directions.
AdjustmentLock
The ScreenManager operation can be disabled by holding down the
AUTO-SIZING button while switching on the monitor’s power. This will
disable (“lock”) the ScreenManager and AUTO-SIZING button,
protecting from accidental changes. To unlock the buttons: switch the
power off, then hold down AUTO-SIZING button once again and turn
the power back on.
Note that brightness and contrast can be adjusted using the shortcut keys
even while the Control pad is locked. After making such an adjustment,
push the ENTER key to clear the brightness/contrast adjustment menu
from the screen. Also, the BNC/D-Sub Selection button can still be used.

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Contrast/
Brightness
Size
Function
Adjusts: a) Contrast
b) Brightness
· If you use the white text against a black
background like DOS text, we recommend that
you set the brightness to its maximum setting
because a dark setting will result in eye strain due
to high character contrast.
Adjusts: Horizontal image size
Vertical image size
Position Adjusts: Screen position
Side-
Pin Balance/
Side-
Pincushion
Adjusts: Side-pin balance
Side-pincushion
2-2 Imaging Adjustment - Screen Menu -
All of the icons shown in the ScreenManager “Screen” menu are
describedbelow.
•Allowthemonitor tostabilize for atleast 30minutesbefore making
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Function
· Tilts: image sides to sides
· Expands: top side/bottom side, shrinking the
other side
Adjusts: horizontal moiré
Adjusts: vertical moiré
What is moiré?
Moiré refers to an interference pattern of dark
wavy lines on the screen. It is not a defect,
but rather an interference phenomenon caused
by the relationship between the phosphor
layout and the imaging signal. Moiré is often
an indication of a good focus level. Moiré is
particularly noticeable when using a light-gray
or every-other-dot pattern background.
Although moiré can not be eliminated, it can
be reduced with the moiré reduction feature.
Adjusts: horizontal convergence
Adjusts: vertical convergence
What is convergence?
Convergence is the monitor’s ability to
precisely illuminate specific phosphors and
line them up properly in order to produce
pure color.
• The convergence adjustment adjusts the entire
screen. It is not possible to limit adjustment to
specific screen areas.
Tilts: the image
Adjusts: the uniformity
Parallelogram/
Trapezoidal
Tilt
Moiré
Convergence
Uniformity