Eizo FlexScan L578 User manual

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Get in on the Action

The 19" FlexScan M1950 and 17" FlexScan L578 bring an exciting
new dimension to the sights and sounds
of movies, games and other multimedia
sources. Movie action will be smoother and
sharper, and games will sound punchier
and more dynamic. The slim LCD screen
fits anywhere, and EIZO even provides an
extra-flexible stand, so you can sit in any
position and have a perfect view. Choose
your preferred size and get ready for real
multimedia excitement.
Superb Image Quality
Overdrive Circuit
The overdrive circuit smooths the flow of moving
images by adjusting the voltage input for each frame
based on image data from the previous three frames.
Commonly used in LCD TVs, this circuit improves the
time required to transit between gray levels to 8 ms for
the M1950 and 12 ms for the L578, greatly reducing
blurring in moving color images. The picture is clean
and crisp, with significantly reduced ghosting.
C-Booster
C-Booster technology provides sharper and more vivid
moving and still pictures by raising contrast levels and
enhancing colors. It monitors the gradation ranges
and boosts the contrast of the most frequently used
range, so bright colors in bright scenes and dark col-
ors in dark scenes stand out in sharper detail. It also
computes a running average over a series of frames so
that contrast boost is applied smoothly during dark-
bright transitions.
Fine Contrast
For optimum viewing of all types of content, the Fine
Contrast function allows the selection of five imag-
ing modes: Text, Picture, Movie, Custom, and sRGB.
Each mode has its own settings for image parameters
such as color temperature, gamma, and bright-
ness. You can navigate between the modes simply
by pressing a button on the front panel. For further
convenience, a Fine Contrast mode can be assigned
to any application with the bundled ScreenManager®
Pro for LCD utility software. When the application
is opened, the screen automatically changes to its
assigned mode.
1000:1 Contrast Ratio
This outstand-
ing contrast per-
formance makes
images on dark
backgrounds appear more vivid and ensures that col-
ors retain their richness even in brightly lit rooms.
C-Booster OFF
...and expands the
gradation area so bright
areas appear brighter
and dark areas darker.
C-Booster reads the
most frequently used
gradations in a frame…
C-Booster ON
Contrast adapts
itself to video
content.
Frequency
Frequency
255 2550 0
FEATURES
500:1 1000:1
Overdrive
FlexScan M1950
FlexScan L578
Response Speed
With
Overdrive
Circuit
Without
Overdrive
Circuit
Signal Level
Brightness Standard Monitor
0 22520516279 12147
With Overdrive Circuit (M1950/L578)
Without Overdrive Circuit (Standard Monitor)
Fall
Rise
Response time as measured by EIZO.
0
162
79
255
0
162
121
47
79
255
205
50
60
40
10
0
20
30
Response
Time
(ms)
50
60
40
10
0
20
30
Response
Time
(ms)
Fall
Rise
0
162
79
255
0
162
121
47
79
255
205
Response time varies
by grayscale tone.Response time uniform
for all grayscale tones.
Overdrive Circuit and Midtone Response Time
Stunning Images. Dynamic Sound.

Expansive Sound Performance
SRS WOW Technology
Both monitors employ SRS WOW technology that
provides a panoramic three-dimensional sound field,
greatly increasing the enjoyment of movies and games
from compact speakers. This technology consists of
three functions. SRS restores imaging information lost
in the recording process, so the sound is fuller and
more dimensional. TruBass boosts bass performance
through small speakers by imaging low frequency
tones. FOCUS elevates the sound field to produce a
higher and wider listening area with better clarity in
the high frequencies.
Ergonomic Design
Two-Tier Frame
To emphasize their power-
ful and dynamic sound
capabilities, these monitors
have a new two-tier frame
design with larger speak-
ers (2W × 2) that focus the
sound at your ears. The
metal grille covering the
speakers has a high aper-
ture ratio to maximize the
SRS WOW effects.
ArcSwing 2 Stand
A true ergonomic advance,
the ArcSwing 2 stand
adjusts through a large arc-
shaped range of movement.
You can position it at eye
level or at a low angle akin
to reading a book, for best
viewing no matter how and
where you are using it.
BrightRegulator
This function keeps the
monitor at the ideal bright-
ness level under all lighting
conditions. A sensor on the
front bezel takes readings
of the ambient brightness and signals the backlight to
adjust the screen brightness accordingly. In a brightly
lit room, BrightRegulator increases the screen’s bright-
ness level, whereas in a dimly lit room it decreases the
brightness, thereby reducing eye fatigue and saving
energy. If you prefer a constant brightness level re-
gardless of ambient lighting, you can disable Bright-
Regulator by pressing a button on the front panel.
USB Hub
Both monitors provide a high
speed (480 Mb/s) USB hub with
one upstream and two down-
stream ports. The downstream ports are conveniently
located on the side of the monitor for quick connec-
tion of peripherals.
Digital and Analog Input Terminals
DVI-D and D-Sub
mini 15-pin input
terminals allow the
monitors to accept
both digital and ana-
log inputs. If both types are connected, you can switch
between them via a front panel button.
Customer Assurance
A five-year warranty offers a long service life, and
compliance with leading industry standards such as
TCO’03 (off-white cabinet only) and TÜV Ergonom-
ics ensures a better working environment. The EIZO
Eco Products 2004 label indicates these products meet
strict internal requirements for design, manufacturing,
packaging, and usage, including the introduction of
lead-free solder and chrome-free steel plates.

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Specifications
Panel Panel Size and Type 48 cm (19") TFT color LCD panel 43 cm (17") TFT color LCD panel
Viewing Angles (H, V) 178°, 178° (at contrast ratio of 10:1) 178°, 178° (at contrast ratio of 10:1)
Brightness / Contrast 280 cd/m2 / 1000:1 250 cd/m2 / 1000:1
Response Time 16 ms (typical) 16 ms (typical)
Midtone Response Time 8 ms1 (typical) 12 ms1 (typical)
Native Resolution 1280 × 1024 1280 × 1024
Active Display Size (H × V) 376 × 301 mm 338 × 270 mm
Viewable Image Size Diagonal: 481 mm Diagonal: 432 mm
Pixel Pitch 0.294 × 0.294 mm 0.264 × 0.264 mm
Display Colors 16.77 million from a palette of 1.06 billion 16.77 million from a palette of 1.06 billion
Cabinet Colors Off-White, Black, Silver Off-White, Black, Silver
Dot Clock Analog: 135 MHz, Digital: 108 MHz Analog: 135 MHz, Digital: 108 MHz
Scanning Frequency (H, V) Analog 24.8 – 80 kHz, 50 – 75 Hz 24.8 – 80 kHz, 50 – 75 Hz
Digital 31 – 64 kHz, 59 – 61 Hz (VGA Text: 69 – 71 Hz) 31 – 64 kHz, 59 – 61 Hz (VGA Text: 69 – 71 Hz)
Input Signals Analog: RGB Analog, Digital: DVI Standard 1.0 Analog: RGB Analog, Digital: DVI Standard 1.0
Input Terminals D-Sub mini 15 pin, DVI-D 24 pin (switchable) D-Sub mini 15 pin, DVI-D 24 pin (switchable)
USB Port / Standard 1 upstream, 2 downstream / USB Standard Rev. 2.0 1 upstream, 2 downstream / USB Standard Rev. 2.0
Plug & Play VESA DDC 2B VESA DDC 2B
Power Power Requirements AC 100 – 120 V, 200 – 240 V: 50 / 60 Hz AC 100 – 120 V, 200 – 240 V: 50 / 60 Hz
Power Consumption 55 W (maximum) 50 W (maximum)
Power Save Mode Less than 2 W Less than 2 W
Physical
Specifica-
tions
Height Adjustment Range 104 mm 104 mm
Tilt / Swivel / Pivot 60° Up, 5° Down / 172° Right , 172° Left / – 60° Up, 5° Down / 172° Right , 172° Left / –
Dimensions (W × H × D) With Stand: 483 × 288 – 441 × 200 mm
Without Stand: 483 × 370 × 60 mm With Stand: 441 × 274.5 – 423.5 × 200 mm Without Stand: 441 × 335 × 55 mm
Net Weight With Stand: 7.1 kg , Without Stand: 5.3 kg With Stand: 5.6 kg, Without Stand: 3.7 kg
Auto Brightness Functions Auto Brightness Stabilization, BrightRegulator Auto Brightness Stabilization, BrightRegulator
Auto Adjustment Functions Auto Adjustment Auto Adjustment
Display Mode Options Fine Contrast (Text, Picture, Movie, sRGB, Custom, Window-
Movie2), Auto Fine Contrast3Fine Contrast (Text, Picture, Movie, sRGB, Custom, Window- Movie2), Auto Fine Contrast3
Screen-
Manager
OSD
Adjustment
Functions
Screen Adjustment Clock, Phase, Position, Brightness, Smoothing (5 stages) Clock, Phase, Position, Brightness, Smoothing (5 stages)
Color Adjustment Range Adjustment (RGB), Gamma, Temperature (in 500 K
increments from 4,000 K – 10,000 K), Saturation, Hue, Gain,
C-Booster, Reset
Range Adjustment (RGB), Gamma, Temperature (in 500 K
increments from 4,000 K – 10,000 K), Saturation, Hue, Gain,
C-Booster, Reset
Power Save
Settings
Analog VESA DPMS (Auto), Off Timer VESA DPMS (Auto), Off Timer
Digital DVI DMPM (Auto), Off Timer DVI DMPM (Auto), Off Timer
Audio Volume, Mute, Surround, Tone (treble, bass), Balance, Power
Save, Reset Volume, Mute, Surround, Tone (treble, bass), Balance, Power Save, Reset
Other Settings Signal Settings, Product Information (product name, serial
number, usage time), OSD Menu Settings, Adjustment Lock,
Languages (English, French, German, Italian, Japanese,
Spanish, Swedish), Reset
Signal Settings, Product Information (product name, serial
number, usage time), OSD Menu Settings, Adjustment Lock,
Languages (English, French, German, Italian, Japanese,
Spanish, Swedish), Reset
Audio Dual 2 W built-in speakers, dual input /headphone jacks Dual 2 W built-in speakers, dual inputs /headphone jacks
Certifications and Standards TCO’03 (off-white), TCO’99 (black, silver), TÜV/Ergonomics
(including ISO 13406-2), TÜV/GS, c-Tick, CE, CB, UL (cTÜVus),
CSA (cTÜVus), FCC-B, Canadian ICES-003-B, TÜV/S, VCCI-B,
EPA ENERGY STAR®, EIZO Eco Products 2004
TCO’03 (off-white), TCO’99 (black, silver), TÜV/Ergonomics
(including ISO 13406-2), TÜV/GS, c-Tick, CE, CB, UL (cTÜVus),
CSA (cTÜVus), FCC-B, Canadian ICES-003-B, TÜV/S, VCCI-B,
EPA ENERGY STAR®, EIZO Eco Products 2004
Supplied Accessories AC power cord, signal cables (D-Sub mini 15 pin – D-Sub
mini 15 pin, DVI-D – DVI-D), USB cable, 2 audio cables, setup
guide, EIZO LCD Utility Disk (HTML user’s manual, Screen-
Manager Pro for LCD4, ICC profiles), 4 screws for mount
option, warranty registration card
AC power cord, signal cables (D-Sub mini 15 pin – D-Sub
mini 15 pin, DVI-D – DVI-D), USB cable, 2 audio cables, setup
guide, EIZO LCD Utility Disk (HTML user’s manual, Screen-
Manager Pro for LCD4, ICC profiles), 4 screws for mount
option, warranty registration card
Warranty Five Years5Five Years5
1 Average response time measured between each grayscale level of 31, 63, 95, 127, 159, 191, and 223. 2 WindowMovie mode is selectable only when Auto Fine Contrast is active. 3 Bundled ScreenManager
Pro for LCD is necessary to activate Auto Fine Contrast. Support for those functions varies with the graphics board used. 4 ScreenManager Pro for LCD is compatible with the Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/
Me/2000/XP operating systems only. 5 The usage time is limited to 30,000 hours or less, and the warranty period of the LCD panel and backlight is limited to three years from the date of purchase.
With current LCD technology, a panel may contain a limited number of missing or flickering pixels.