Eizo FLEXSCAN L551 - User manual

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and/or property or product damage.
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As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, EIZO NANAO CORPORATION has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1-1. Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1-2. Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1-3. Controls & Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2. CABLE CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2-1. Before Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2-2. Connecting the Signal Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3. SCREENMANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3-1. How to use the ScreenManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3-2. ScreenManager Adjustments and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3-3. Useful Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4. ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4-1. Auto Screen Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4-2. Range Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4-3. Brightness Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4-4. Color Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4-5. Power-save Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5. ATTACHING AN ARM STAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6. TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7. CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
8. SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
9. GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
APPENDIX/ANHANG/ANNEXE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I

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4PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT!
zThis product has been adjusted specifically for use in the region to which it was
originally shipped. If operated outside the region to which it was originally
shipped, the product may not perform as stated in the specifications.
zTo ensure personal safety and proper maintenance, please read this section 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, electric
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.

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PRECAUTIONS 5
WARNING
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.
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.
zDo not place outdoors.
zDo not place in the transportation system (ship, aircraft, trains,
automobiles, etc.)
zDo not place in a dusty or humid environment.
zDo not place in a location where the steam comes directly on
the screen.
zDo not place near heat generating devices or a humidifier.
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.
To disconnect the power cord, grasp the plug firmly and pull.
Tugging on the cord may damage and result in fire or electric shock.
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6PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
The equipment must be connected to a grounded main outlet.
Not doing so may cause in fire or electric shock.
Use the correct voltage.
zThe 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.
zDo not overload your power circuit, as this may result in fire or
electric shock.
Handle the power cord with care.
zDo not place the cord underneath the unit or other heavy objects.
zDo 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.
When attaching an arm stand, please refer to the user’s
manual of the arm stand and install the unit securely with
the enclosed screws.
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.
Follow local regulation or laws for safe disposal.
The backlight of the LCD panel contains mercury.

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PRECAUTIONS 7
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.
When handling the unit, grip the bottom of the unit firmly
with both hands ensuring the panel faces outward before
lifting.
Dropping the unit may result in injury or equipment damage.
Do not block the ventilation slots on the cabinet.
zDo not place any objects on the ventilation slots.
zDo not install the unit in a closed space.
zDo 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.
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8PRECAUTIONS
LCD Panel
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 screen may have defective pixels. These pixels may appear as
slightly light or dark area on the screen. This is due to the
characteristics of the panel itself, and not the product.
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 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.

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1. INTRODUCTION 9
1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you very much for choosing an EIZO Color Monitor.
1-1. Features
z[Horizontal scanning frequency] 24.8 - 80 kHz
[Vertical scanning frequency] 50.0 - 75.1 Hz
[Resolution] 1280 dots x 1024 lines
zAuto Screen Adjustment function incorporated (p. 18)
zBrightRegulator function incorporated (p. 19)
zSupport to sRGB (p. 31) standard
1-2. Package Contents
Please contact your local dealer for assistance if any of the listed items are missing or
damaged.
zLCD Monitor zUser’s Manual (in the CD-ROM)
zPower Cord zSetup Guide
zSignal Cable (MD-C87) zLIMITED WARRANTY
zEIZO LCD Utility Disk zMounting Screws: M4 x 12 (mm) x 4 pcs
NOTE
zPlease retain the packing materials for future transference.

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10 1. INTRODUCTION
1-3. Controls & Connectors
Front
(1) ScreenManager®
(2) Sensor*1
(3) Control Button (Left)*2
(4) Enter Button
(5) Control Button (Right)*2
(6) Power Button
(7) Power Indicator*3
*1 When using the BrightRegulator function, the sensor detects the surrounding brightness,
see page 19.
*2 Pressing the Control buttons without displaying ScreenManager displaying the
Brightness Adjustment (p. 19)When using the BrightRegulator function, the sensor detects
the surrounding brightness, see page 19.
*3 Regarding the power indicator for the “Off Timer”, see page 18.
Green Operation
Orange Power saving
Off Power off
(1)
(3) (4) (5)(2) (6) (7)
Control Panel