Eizo FlexScan M1700 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1-1. Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1-2. Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1-3. Controls & Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2. CABLE CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2-1. Before Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2-2. Connecting the Signal Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2-3. Connecting Two PCs to the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2-4. Sound Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3. ScreenManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3-1. How to use the ScreenManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3-2. ScreenManager Adjustments and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3-3. FineContrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3-4. Useful Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4. ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4-1. Screen Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4-2. Color Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4-3. Power-save Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5. ATTACHING AN ARM STAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6. TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
7. CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8. SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9. GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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.
OKOK
OK

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6PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
The equipment must be connected to a grounded main outlet.
Not doing so may result 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 become 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 that may leak 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 sochekt after
turning off the power switch for the safety and the power
conservation.
OKOK

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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.
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.
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.

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1. INTRODUCTION 9
1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you very much for choosing an EIZO Color Monitor.
1-1. Features
zDual inputs compliant
zDVI (p. 37) Digital input (TMDS (p. 38)) compliant.
z[Horizontal scanning frequency] Analog: 24.8 - 80 kHz
Digital: 31 - 64 kHz
[Vertical scanning frequency] Analog: 50 - 75.1 Hz
Digital: 59 - 61 Hz (VGA text: 69 - 71 Hz)
[Resolution] 1280 dots ×1024 lines
zAuto Adjustment compliant
zFineContrast modes, to select the most suitable mode for screen display (p. 19)
zThe EIZO LCD Utility Disk enclosed (See readme.txt in the CD-ROM for details.)
zThe height adjustable stand incorporated
zSupport to sRGB (p. 38) standard
zBuilt-in speaker system
1-2. Package Contents
Please contact your local dealer for assistance if any of the listed items are missing or
damaged.
zLCD Monitor zLIMITED WARRANTY
zPower Cord z“EIZO LCD Utility Disk” CD-ROM
zSignal Cable (MD-C87, analog) zUser’s Manual (in the CD-ROM)
zSignal Cable (FD-C39, digital) zSetup Guide
zStereo Mini-jack Cable zMounting Screws: M4 ×12 (mm) ×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®Monitor Adjustment menu.
(2) Speaker
Volume Control: Press the Right and Left buttons.
Mute: Press the Up or Down button after pressing the
right or left button to display the volume control bar.
Press the Right or Left button to mute off.
(3) Headphone Jack
(Stereo Mini-jack)
Connect the Headphone.
(4) Input Signal
Selection Button
Switch the input signals when connecting 2 PCs.
(5) Auto Adjustment
Button
Adjust the screen to appropriate condition automatically
(analog input only).
(6) Control Buttons (Up,
Down, Left, Right)
Select the desired function.
Increase and decrease the adjustment value.
(7) Enter Button Show the ScreenManager on the screen.Confirm the
setting / adjustment function.Save the adjustment values.
(8) FineContrast Button Directly pushing the FineContrast button allows you to
select a FineContrast mode.
(9) Power Button ON or OFF the monitor's power.
(10) Power Indicator
Indicate monitor's operation status.
Blue: Operation
Flashing blue: Last 15 min. of operation time before
entering the power off state (p. 20).
Yellow: Power saving mode
Off: Power off
Control Panel
FineContrast
Menu
(4) (5)(6) (7) (8) (9)
(3)
(1)
(2)
(10)

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1. INTRODUCTION 11
Rear
(11) Power Connector Connect the power cord.
(12) External Line In
(Stereo Mini-jack)
Connect the stereo mini-jack cable.
(13) DVI-D Input
Connector
Connect the digital cable (FD-C39).
(14) D-Sub mini 15 pin
Input Connector
Connect the enclosed analog cable (MD-C87).
(15) 4 Holes for Mounting
an Arm-Stand
The LCD monitor can be used with an optional
arm stand by removing the stand (see
“5. ATTACHING AN ARM STAND”).
(16) Security Lock Slot
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
(17) Stand (Detachable) The LCD monitor can be used with an optional
arm stand by removing the stand (see
“5. ATTACHING AN ARM STAND”).
(
11
)
(12) (13) (14)
(15)
(16)
(17)

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12 2. CABLE CONNECTION
2. CABLE CONNECTION
2-1. Before Connecting
Before connecting your monitor to the PC, change the display screen settings
(resolution (p. 38) and frequency) in accordance with the charts below.
NOTE
zThe lower display modes like 640 ×480, automatically enlarge to the maximum
display mode (1280 ×1024), and some lines of the characters may become
fuzzy. In this case, use <Smoothing> (p. 25) function to make the lines clear.
zWhen 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
Digital Input
The monitor supports the following resolutions only.
Resolution Frequency Dot Clock Remarks
320 ×200 70 Hz
135 MHz (Max.)
VGA Graphic
640 ×480 ~ 75 Hz VGA, VESA
640 ×480 67 Hz Apple Macintosh
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
Resolution Frequency Dot Clock Remarks
640 ×480 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

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2. CABLE CONNECTION 13
2-2. Connecting the Signal Cable
NOTE
zBefore connecting the product, set up the monitor after
unfolding the base of the stand.
zBe sure that the power switches of both the PC and the monitor
are OFF.
zHow to Adjust the Monitor or Angle Grip both side of the monitor
firmly with both hands and adjust the monitor height or angle as
desired.
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
MD-C87 (enclosed) Video Output Connector/
D-Sub mini 15 pin
zStandard graphics card
zMacintosh G3 (Blue &
White) / G4 (VGA)
MD-C87
(enclosed) + Adapter (Optional)
Video Output Connector
D-Sub 15 pin
zMacintosh
Power Cord

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14 2. CABLE CONNECTION
Digital Input
NOTE
zThe monitor is not compatible with a Power Mac G4/G4 Cube 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.
WARNING
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.
Signal Cable Connector of the PC PC
FD-C39 (enclosed) Video Output
Connector/ DVI-I
zMacintosh (DVI)
zDigital graphics card
Power Cord

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2. CABLE CONNECTION 15
3. Turn on the monitor’s main power and then switch on the PC’s
power.
The monitor’s power indicator will light up (blue).
If an image does not appear, refer to the “6. TROUBLESHOOTING” (p. 30)
for advice.
Whenever finished, turn off the PC and the monitor.
NOTE
zAdjust brightness of the screen depending on the brightness of your
environment. Too dark or too bright of a screen can cause eyestrain.
zBe sure to take adequate rests. A 10-minute rest period each hour is
suggested.
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 front 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.
2-4. Sound Connections
NOTE
zAlways switch the monitor and audio devices or computers off whenever connecting
or disconnecting any audio devices (computer or CD player) to the monitor.
zUse 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.
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16 2. CABLE CONNECTION
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).
Adjust the sound as below.
Volume Control
NOTE
z<Sound> menu of the ScreenManager also controls the sound.
Volume control Press the Right and Left buttons.
Mute Press the Up or Down button after pressing the Right or Left button to
display the volume control bar.
Mute off Press the Right or Left button.
Computer or
CD Player

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3. SCREENMANAGER 17
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.
NOTE
zMain Menu and FineContrast Menu cannot be activated at the same time.
1. Entering the ScreenManager
Push 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 push the
Enter button. The sub menu appears.
(2) Use the Control buttons to select the desired setting icon and push the
Enter button. The setting menu appears.
(3) Use the Control buttons to make all required adjustments and push the
Enter button to save the settings.
3. Exiting the ScreenManager
(1) To return to the main menu, select the <Return> icon or push the Down
button twice, followed by the Enter button.
(2) To exit the ScreenManager, select <Exit> icon or push the Down button
twice, followed by the Enter button.
NOTE
zDouble clicking the Enter button at any time also exits the ScreenManager
menu.
FineContrast Menu
Directly pressing the FineContrast button allows you to select the best
suited mode for screen display from 5 FineContrast modes; Custom,
sRGB, Text, Picture and Movie. To exit the menu, push the Enter
button. (p. 19)
[Ex.] Custom
FineContrast
Menu
Main Menu
Control Buttons
Left, Down, Up,
Right
Auto Adjustment
Button
Enter Button
FineContrast
Button

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3-2. ScreenManager Adjustments and Settings
The following table shows all the ScreenManager’s adjustment and setting menus.
“*” indicates adjustments of analog input only and “**” indicates digital input only.
*1 The adjustable functions on the <Color> menu depend on the selected FineContrast mode.
The above table shows the sub menus when the “Custom” mode is selected (see page 25).
*2 The displaying time of the FineContrast Menu cannot be changed.
*3 Due to the inspection on the factory, the usage time may not “0 hour” at shipping.
Main menu Sub menu Reference
Screen Clock * 4-1. Screen Adjustment (p. 22)
Phase *
Position *
Range Adjustment *
Smoothing
Color
(Custom)*1
Brightness 4-2. Color Adjustment (p. 25)
Temperature
Gamma
Saturation
Hue
Gain
Reset
Sound Volume Control the sound volume.
Mute Mute the sound.
PowerManager DVI DMPM ** 4-3. Power-save Setup (p. 27)
VESA DPMS *
Sound
Others Input Signal Set the input signal selection of
automatic or manual. (p. 21)
Off Timer Set the monitor’s off timer. (p. 20)
VGA Selection * Select the display mode. (p. 31)
Menu Position Adjust the menu position.
Translucent Set the transparency of the menu.
Menu Off Timer Set the menu displaying time*2.
Reset Return to the factory default settings. (p. 35)
Information Information Review the ScreenManager’s settings,
model name, serial number and usage
time*3.
Language English, German, French,
Spanish, Italian, Swedish
and Japanese
Select the ScreenManager’s language.

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3. SCREENMANAGER 19
3-3. FineContrast
This function allows you to select the best suited mode for screen display.
To select the Mode
Directly pressing the FineContrast button allows you to select the best suited mode for
screen display from 5 FineContrast modes; Custom, sRGB, Text, Picture and Movie.
Exit
Push the Enter button to exit the menu. Leaving the FineContrast button untouched
more than 5 seconds also exits the menu.
FineContrast Mode
Selectable FineContrast modes are as follows.
Color Adjustment of the Mode Settings
The color settings of each mode can be adjusted by using the <Color> menu of the
ScreenManager. (p. 25)
Custom To adjust the color settings according to your preference
sRGB To display the screen images based on those original colors (ex. over the
Internet)
Text Text on word processor or spreadsheet software
Picture Photo or picture image
Movie Animated images

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3-4. Useful Functions
Adjustment Lock
Use the “Adjustment Lock” function to prevent any accidental changes.
[To lock]
Switch off the monitor’s power by the Power button. Press on the Auto adjustment
button while switching on the monitor’s power.
[To unlock]
Switch off the monitor’s power by the Power button, then hold down the Auto
adjustment button once again and turn the power back on.
Off Timer
The off timer function causes the monitor to automatically enter a power off state
after a predetermined amount of time has lapsed. This function was created to reduce
afterimage characteristics that are particular to LCD monitors when the monitor
screen is left on for a long period without use.
[Procedure]
(1) Select <Off Timer> in the ScreenManager <Others> menu.
(2) Select “Enable” and press the Right and Left buttons to adjust the “On Period”
(1 to 23 hours).
[Off Timer System]
*1 Advance notice (Power Indicator flashing blue) will be given 15 minutes before the monitor
automatically enters the “Power Off” mode. To delay entering the “Power Off” mode,
press the power button during the advance notice period. The monitor will continue to
operate for an additional 90 minutes.
Locked function zSettings in the ScreenManager
zAuto adjustment button adjustments
Unlocked function zPower button
zSelecting of the FineContrast mode by the FineContrast button
zBrightness adjustment by Control buttons
zSound control by the Control buttons
zInput signal selection button
PC Monitor Power Indicator
On Period (1H - 23H) Operation Blue
Last 15 min. in “On period” Advance Notice *1Blue Flashing
“On period” expired Power Off Off