Eizo FlexScan L578 User manual

SAFETY SYMBOLS
PRECAUTIONS
1. Introduction
1-1. Features
1-2. Package Contents
1-3. Controls &
Connectors
2. CABLE CONNECTION
2-1. Before Connecting
2-2. Connecting the
Signal Cable
2-3. Connecting Two PCs
to the Monitor
2-4. Sound Connections
3. ScreenManager
3-1. How to use the
ScreenManager
3-2. ScreenManager
Adjustments and Settings
3-3. FineContrast
3-4. Useful Functions
4. ADJUSTMENT
4-1. Screen Adjustment
4-2. Color Adjustment
4-3. Sound Setting
4-4. Power-save Setup
5. MAKING USE OF USB
(Universal Serial Bus)
6. ATTACHING AN ARM
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
8. CLEANING
9. SPECIFICATIONS
10. GLOSSARY
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PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT!
●This 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.
●To 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]
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.

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.
●Do not place outdoors.
●Do not place in the transportation system (ship, aircraft, trains, automobiles, etc.)
●Do not place in a dusty or humid environment.
●Do not place in a location where the steam comes directly on the screen.
●Do 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.
The equipment must be connected to a grounded main outlet.
Not doing so may cause in fire or electric shock.

Use the correct voltage.
●The 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.
●Do not overload your power circuit, as this may result in fire or electric
shock.
Handle the power cord with care.
●Do not place the cord underneath the unit or other heavy objects.
●Do 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.
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.
●Do not place any objects on the ventilation slots.
●Do not install the unit in a closed space.
●Do 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.
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.

1. Introduction
Thank you very much for choosing an EIZO Color Monitor.
1-1. Features
●Dual inputs compliant (DVI-D and D-Sub mini 15 pin connecters)
●DVI Digital input (TMDS) compliant
●[Horizontal scanning frequency]
Analog: 24.8 - 80 kHz
Digital: 31 - 64 kHz
[Vertical scanning frequency]
Analog: 50 - 75 Hz
Digital: 59 - 61 Hz (VGA text: 69 - 71 Hz)
[Resolution]
1280 dots x 1024 lines
●Auto Screen Adjustment function incorporate
●FineContrast modes, to select the most suitable mode for screen display
●The EIZO LCD Utility Disk enclosed (See readme.txt in the CD-ROM for details.)
❍The utility software "ScreenManager Pro for LCD" (for Windows) to control a monitor form a PC
with a mouse and a keyboard
●Build-in speaker system
●The ArcSwing Stand enables to adjust the monitor height and monitor angle freely
●USB supported
●BrightRegulator function incorporated
1-2. Package Contents
Please contact your local dealer for assistance if any of the listed items are missing or damaged.
●LCD Monitor
●User's Manual (in the CD-ROM)
●Power Cord
●Setup Guide
●Signal Cable (FD-C39)
●ScreenManager Quick Reference
●Signal Cable (MD-C87)
●LIMITED WARRANTY
●EIZO USB Cable (MD-C93)
●Mounting Screws (M4 x 12 mm, 4 pcs)
●EIZO LCD Utility Disk

●Stereo mini-jack Cable (2 pcs)
●Please retain the packing materials for future transference.
1-3. Controls & Connectors
Front
(1) Sensor*1
(2) Speaker
(3) ScreenManager ®
(4) Input Signal Selection Button
(5) Mode Button*2
(6) Auto Adjustment Button
(7) Enter Button
(8) Control Buttons (Left, Down, Up, Right)
(9) BrightRegulator Button*1 * 2
(10) Power Button
(11) Power Indicator*3
Blue Operation
Yellow Power saving

Off Power off
*1 When using the BrightRegulator function, the sensor detects the surrounding brightness. Refer to
Bright Regulator Function.
*2 Directly pressing the Mode button allows you to select a FineContrast Mode. The ScreenManager
Main Menu and the FineContrast/BrightRegulator Menu cannot be displayed at the same time.
*3 Regarding the power indicator for the "Off Timer", see Off Timer function.
Rear and Side
(12) USB Downstream port
(13) Security Lock Slot*4
(14) ArcSwing Stand *5
(15) Head Phone jack
(16) Power Connector
(17) DVI-D connector (DVI)
(18) External line in (stereo mini-jack)
(19) D-Sub mini 15 pin Input Connector (D-SUB)
(20) External line in (stereo mini-jack)
(21) USB upstream Port (1 Port)

*4 Allows for connection of a security cable. This lock supports Kensington's MicroSaver security
system. For further information, please consult:
Kensington Technology Group
2855 Campus Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403 USA
Tel.: [phone], x3348, Intl: 650-572-2700, x3348
Fax: [phone]
http://www.kensington.com
*5 The LCD monitor can be used with an optional arm stand by removing the stand.
(See 6. ATTACHING AN ARM)

2. CABLE CONNECTION
2-1. Before Connecting
Before connecting your monitor to the PC, change the display screen settings (Resolution and frequency)
in accordance with the charts below.
●When your computer and display support VESA DDC, the suitable resolution and the refresh rate are
set by just plugging your display into the computer without any manual settings.
Analog Input
Resolution Frequency Dot Clock Remarks
640 × 480 67 Hz
135 MHz (Max.)
Apple Macintosh
640 × 480 ~ 75 Hz VGA, VESA
720 × 400 70 Hz VGA TEXT
800 ×600 ~ 75 Hz VESA
832 × 624 75 Hz Apple Macintosh
1024 × 768 ~ 75 Hz VESA
1152 ×864 75 Hz VESA
1152 × 870 75 Hz Apple Macintosh
1280×960 60 Hz VESA
1280 ×960 75 Hz Apple
Macintosh
1280 × 1024 ~ 75 Hz VESA
Digital Input
Resolution Frequency Dot Clock Remarks
640 × 80 60Hz
108 MHz (Max.)
VGA
720 × 400 70Hz VGA TEXT
720 × 480 60Hz VESA Safe Mode
800×600 60Hz VESA
1024 × 768 60Hz VESA
1280 × 1024 60Hz VESA

2-2. Connecting the Signal Cable
●Be sure that the power switches of both the PC and the monitor are OFF.
1. Plug the signal cable into the connector at the rear of the monitor and the other end of
the cable into the video connector on the PC.
After connecting, secure the connection with the screw-in fasteners.
Analog Input
Signal Cable Connector of the PC PC
Signal Cable (MD-C87 enclosed)
Video Output Connector /
D-Sub mini 15 pin
Input Connector
(monitor) / D-Sub mini 15
pin
●Standard graphics card
●Power Macintosh G3 (Blue &
White) / Power Mac G4 (VGA)
Signal Cable (MD-C87 enclosed) + Adapter*
Video Output Connector /
D-Sub 15 pin
Input Connector
(monitor) / D-Sub mini 15
pin
●Macintosh
*Macintosh Adapter (Optional)
Digital Input
Signal Cable Connector of the PC PC

Signal Cable (FD-C39 enclosed)
Video Output Connector/ DVI
Input Connector (monitor) / DVI
●Digital graphics board
●Power Mac G4/G5 (DVI)
●The monitor is not compatible with a Power Mac G4/G5 ADC (Apple Display Connector).
2. Plug the power cord into the power connector on the rear of the monitor. Then, plug
the other end of the cord into a power outlet.
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.
The equipment must be connected to a grounded main outlet.
Not doing so may result in fire or electric shock.
3. Adjust the "height", "front and back position" and "angle" of the monitor.
Grip both side of the center part of the monitor and move slowly (refer to
the right figure.)
(1) Adjust the height of the monitor. To heighten, push the monitor
backward. To lower, pull the monitor forward.
(2) Adjust the position and angle of the monitor.
(3) If necessary, fine adjust the height of the monitor.
4. Turn on the monitor's Power button and then turn on the PC's power.
The monitor's power indicator will light up (blue).
If an image does not appear, refer to the 7. TROUBLESHOOTING for advice.
Whenever finished, turn off the PC and the monitor.
●When turning on the monitor, the kind of the input signal (Signal 1 or 2/Analog or Digital) is

displayed for a few seconds on the right top corner of the screen.
●Adjust brightness of the screen depending on the brightness of your environment. The
"BrightRegulator function" enables to adjust the brightness of the screen automatically depending
on the surrounding brightness.
●Be sure to take adequate rests. A 10-minute rest period each hour is suggested.
Bright Regulator Function
BrightRegulator function adjusts the brightness of the screen automatically depending on the surrounding
brightness. The brightness of backlight is adjusted as the sensor on the upper side of the monitor detects the
surrounding brightness (Default: this function is set "Disable".)
[How to switch the setting]
1. Push the BrightRegulator Button on the contol panel.
2. The current setting will be appear on the left corner of the screen. During the appearance, pushing the
BrightRegulator button allows you to change the setting.
●Do not block the sensor when using this function.
ScreenManager Pro for LCD
When using the software, ScreenManager Pro for LCD (for Windows), connect the upstream port of the
monitor to the downstream port of the USB compliant PC or another hub with the USB cable.
After connecting the USB cable, the USB function can be set up automatically. For further details about
the "ScreenManager Pro for LCD", refer to the readme.txt in the CD-ROM.
2-3. Connecting Two PCs to the Monitor
Two PCs can be connected to the monitor through the DVI and the D-Sub mini 15 pin connector on the
back of the monitor.

Selecting the Active Input
The Input Signal Selection Button on the control panel can be used to select either DVI or D-SUB as the
active input at any time. Every time the button is pressed, the input changes. When switching the signal,
the kind of the input signal (Analog or Digital) is displayed for a few seconds on the right top corner of the
screen.
●The sound from the speaker is also switched when switching the input signal.
2-4. Sound Connections
●Always switch the monitor and audio devices or computers off whenever connecting or disconnecting
any audio devices (computer or CD player) to the monitor.
●Use the enclosed stereo mini-jack cable for connecting audio devices or computers to the monitor.
1. Connect the stereo mini-jack cable to the external line in of the monitor.
2. Connect the other side of stereo mini-jack cable to the line out of audio devices.
Sound control
Audio performance is available by connecting the headphone to the Headphone jack (When headphones
are connected, no sound can be heard from the speakers).

●About the sound control, please refer to "Sound Setting".

3. ScreenManager
3-1. How to use the ScreenManager
ScreenManager allows you to adjust screen performance though the main menu and select a FineContrast
mode easily.
●Main Menu and FineContrast Menu cannot be activated at the same time.
1. Entering the ScreenManager
Press the Enter button once to display the main menu of the ScreenManager.
2. Making Adjustments and Settings
1. Select the desired sub menu icon using the Control buttons and press the Enter button. The sub menu
appears.
2. Use the Control buttons to select the desired setting icon and press the Enter button. The setting menu
appears.
3. Use the Control buttons to make all required adjustments and press the Enter button to save the settings.
3. Exiting the ScreenManager
1. To return to the main menu, select the <Return> icon or press the Down button twice, followed by the
Enter button.
2. To exit the ScreenManager, select <Exit> icon or press the Down button twice, followed by the Enter
button.
●Double clicking the Enter Button at any time also exits the ScreenManager menu.
FineContrast Menu
Directly pressing the left or right button allows you to select the best suited mode for screen display from
5 FineContrast modes; Custom, Movie, Picture, Text and sRGB. To exit the menu, press the Enter
button.

3-2. ScreenManager Adjustments and Settings
The following table shows all the ScreenManager's adjustment and setting menus.
"*" indicates adjustments of analog input only.
Main menu Sub menu Reference
Screen
Clock *
4-1.Screen Adjustment
Phase *
Position *
Range Adjustment *
Smoothing
Color (Custom)*
1
Brightness
4-2.Color Adjustment
Temperature
Gamma
Saturation
Hue
Gain
C-Booster
Reset
Sound
Volume
4-3.Sound Setting
Mute
Surround
Tone
Balance
PowerSave
Reset
Others
Input Signal Set the input signal selection of automatic or
manual.
Off Timer Set the monitor's Off Timer to on or off.
Menu Position Adjust the menu position
Translucent Set the transparency of the background.
Menu Off Timer Set the menu displaying time.*2
Reset Return to the factory Default settings.
Information Information Review the ScreenManager's settings, model name,
serial number and usage time.*3