Eizo FlexScan T57S User manual

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2CONTENTS
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS i
INTRODUCTION 5
AboutThis Manual............................................... 5
Package Contents............................................... 5
1 FEATURES 6
Features .............................................................. 6
Functions............................................................. 7
2 IMAGING ADJUSTMENT 9
- Screen menu -
Brightness, Contrast, Size, Position.................... 9
Geometry, Tilt, Bright Uniformity.......................... 9
Convergence..................................................... 10
Moiré Reduction ................................................ 10
3 COLOR ADJUSTMENT 12
- Color menu -
Outline ............................................................... 12
Adjusting the Standard mode ............................ 13
Adjusting the Custom mode .............................. 14
4 POWER-SAVE SETUP 17
- PowerManager menu -
Set-up Procedure .............................................. 18
AutoPower Function .......................................... 21
For installation,see the‘Quick Setup Guide’.

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5 OTHER SETTINGS 22
- Others, Information and Language menus -
Degaussing ....................................................... 22
Input Priority ...................................................... 23
Beep .................................................................. 24
Menu Position, Menu Contrast .......................... 24
Reset................................................................. 24
Information status report ................................... 25
Languagemenu................................................. 25
6 GETTINGTHE MOST FROMYOUR MONITOR
26
Adjustment Lock ............................................... 26
Connecting two PCs to the monitor................... 26
Linking monitors in a chain ................................ 27
Optional i·Sound™ speaker system.................. 29
7 TROUBLESHOOTING 30
Troubleshooting ................................................. 30
8 CLEANING 37
9 SPECIFICATIONS 38
APPENDIX 123

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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
permissionof EIZONANAOCORPORATION.
EIZO NANAO CORPORATION is under no obligation to hold any submitted material
or information confidential unless prior arrangements are made pursuant to EIZO
NANAOCORPORATION's receiptof saidinformation.
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.
Appleand Macintosh aretrademarks ofApple Computer Inc.,registeredin theU.S. and othercountries.
DPMS is a trademark and VESA is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association.
VGAis a registeredtrademark of InternationalBusiness MachinesCorporation.
ENERGY STAR is a U.S.registered mark.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries.
ScreenManager, PowerManager,QuickSetand i·Sound are trademarks ofEIZO NANAOCORPORATION.
FlexScan, SuperErgoCoat and EIZO are registered trademarks of EIZO NANAO CORPORATION.

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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
AboutThis Manual
This manual explains the precautions, features, specifications, and
operation of your EIZO monitor. The separately bound 'Quick Setup
Guide' explains how to install your monitor, and how to implement basic
adjustments with the ScreenManager utility.
Package Contents:
• Monitor .................................................................. 1
• PowerCord............................................................. 1
• Signal Cable (MD-C87) ......................................... 1
• Cleaning Cloth for CRT Screen .............................. 1
• User’sManual ......................................................... 1
• Quick Setup Guide ................................................. 1
• Warranty Registration Card ................................... 1
• EIZO FlexScan CRT Utility Disk ........................... 1
•If any of the above-listed items are missing or damaged, please
contact your local dealer for assistance.
•Werecommendthatyouretaintheoriginalpackingmaterialsincase
offuture need.

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1 FEATURES
Features
FlexScan®for wide compatibility
• 30 to 92 kHz horizontal scanning, 50 to 160 Hz vertical scanning with
automatic adjustment.
• Thebuilt-in microprocessor allows user-adjustable color control
adjustmentsto control screen distortion, and memorization of user-
adjusted settings.
• High resolution 1280 dots × 1024 lines with flicker free 85 Hz (Max.)
refreshrate.
High Resolution Color CRT
• 45 cm (17 inch) class, Actual Viewing Diagonal 40.5 cm (15.9 inches),
90° deflection, 0.25 mm screen pitch, high contrast, Aperture Grille
Type CRT.
• Dynamic Beam Spot Control (D.B.S.C.) systems achieve both
brightness and sharp focus over the entire screen.
• S/S DY (saddle/saddle deflection yoke) prevents interference between
two or more monitors that are close together (allow approximately
15 cm distance between the monitors to avoid interference).
Ecological & Ergonomic Design
• Anti-Reflective SuperErgoCoat®not only eliminates reflection of
ambient light, but also improves the focus level over the entire display
area, and reduces static electricity accumulation on the CRT surface.
• This model complies with TCO’ 99 (The Swedish Confederation of
Professional Employees) guidelines for low frequency electric fields,
magnetic fields, static electricity and visual ergonomic requirements.
Furthermore,thismodelisproducedwithconcernforthe
environment and contains no harmful substances in any of its
components.
• EIZO products conforms to the CE European directive which limits
EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) and EMS (Electromagnetic
Susceptibility/Immunity) and is unaffected by such fields created by
general office electrical equipment.
A declaration of conformity statement can be found at the end of this
manual.

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1 FEATURES
1) As an Energy Star Partner, EIZO NANAO CORPORATION has determined that this product meets
theEnergy Star guidelinesforenergy efficiency.
Functions
Windows 95/98 Plug & Play ........ Readme.txt in the EIZO Utility
Disk
• This model complies with VESA DDC1/DDC2B standards and
supportsthe Plug & Play function proposed in Windows 95/98.
ScreenManager™........................ Quick Setup Guide & Pages 9-25
• ScreenManager allows the setting and adjustment of the displayed
image using the QuickSet™Control Pad and intuitive graphic icons for
easy identification of each function.
Auto-Sizing Function ......................................... Quick Setup Guide
• The auto-sizing function lets the microprocessor calculate and
automatically adjust the screen size and position for the selected
displaymode.
Customized Color Controls ................................................. Page12
• Dynamic color control provides WYSIWYG (What You See Is What
You Get) color matching.
To meet individual preferences, two color modes are provided:
a Standard mode with selection of color temperature and a Custom
mode for adjustment of color tone.
PowerManager™ ................................................................... Page 17
• The PowerManager function automatically reduces unnecessary power
consumption when the monitor is not in active use. This function
complies with the NUTEK specification, the VESA DPMS system and
the EPA Energy Star Program1).
Input Priority......................................................................... Page 23
• When dual inputs are used, this model has the capability for priority to
be given to one signal over the other, either the D-Sub or BNC video
input.

81 FEATURES
MaintenancePort
• The monitor is equipped with a maintenance port on the rear panel.
This is provided so that complementary products can be utilized.
ScreenManager Pro, a utility software kit (supplied as optional), is
available which allows screen color, convergence and various geomet-
ric compensation adjustments to be made via a mouse through a serial
cable connected to the port and the PC.
Optional i·Sound™ speaker system .................................... Page 29
• The EIZOi·Sound speaker system is available as an option for
multimediaapplications.
Please contact EIZO dealers for more information.

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2 IMAGING ADJUSTMENT
- Screen menu -
Allof the icons shown in the ScreenManager 'Screen' menu aredescribed
below.
•Allowthe monitorto stabilizefor atleast30 minutesbefore making
imageadjustments.
Brightness,Contrast,Size,Position
Thesefunctions are used to adjustthebrightness, contrast, size and position
of the screen. For more information about how to adjust each of them,
please refer to the 'Quick Setup Guide', page 8.
Geometry,Tilt,Bright Uniformity
Imagedistortion, tilting and/or the imbalance of brightness over the entire
screen may be caused by the Earth's magnetic field. Use the 'Screen' menu’s
geometry(Side-Pincushion, Side-Pin Balance, Trapezoi-
dal,Parallelogram) adjustment function to correct any geometricdistor-
tion.
The tilt adjustment function adjusts both the image tilting and the bright
uniformity(thebalance of brightness over the entire screen). For informa-
tion about how to adjust them, please refer to the Trouble-
shootingon page 33.
Image distortion, tilting and/or the imbalance of brightness may also be
caused by any device that generates a magnetic field. If the above
adjustments are not effective, try the following approaches.
• Check to see if there are any nearby interfering electronic devices such
as another monitor, an electric motor, or a speaker (other than an
optional EIZO i·Sound speaker unit). If so, move the device or move
themonitor.
• Itis sometimes possible to correctdistortion,tilting or the imbalance of
brightnessby reorienting themonitor.
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(Every-other-dot pattern)(Moiré)
Convergence
Displayed characters and images may appear fuzzy or have tinges of red,
green, or blue if the electron beams do not converge correctly. These can be
adjusted by the convergence adjustment feature in the ScreenManager.
What is convergence?
Convergenceis the monitor’s ability to precisely illuminate specific
phosphorsand linethemup properly inordertoproducepurecolor.
In order to properly adjust convergence, it is best to have an image that
makes it easy to see any convergence error. A black background with
white letters or lines is the best. This could be a DOS text mode or an
image created with a “paint” program.
Whenadjusting convergence, look at the adjustment across the whole
screen. When adjusting horizontal convergence, look at the left and right
edges of vertical lines or characters. When adjusting vertical
convergence,lookat the top and bottom edges of horizontal lines or
characters. Proper adjustment is when the effect of red and blue tinges are
minimized.
• Theconvergence adjustment adjusts theentirescreen. It is not
possibleto limitadjustment to specificscreen areas.
Moiré Reduction
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
relationshipbetween 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 back-
ground. Althoughmoiré can not be eliminated, it can be reduced with
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Moiré can be reduced in a variety of ways.
1) Adjustwith theScreenManager’smoiré reduction function.
Adjustso that moiré becomes almost unnoticeable. Before adjusting,set
the desktop to an every-other-dot pattern (see picture, page 10) so that
moiré will be visible. Following the adjustment, change to a different
desktopbackground to reducemoiré even further.
2) Changethe horizontaland vertical dimensions.
Adjustthe horizontal and vertical dimensions of the display area as
necessaryto reducemoiré.
3) Changethe selected desktop or wallpaper pattern.
Use the PC software to change the desktop or wallpaper pattern. Any
solidcolor pattern is recommended. Fordetailedinformation on how to
change these patterns, refer to the documentation for the PC and
operatingsystem.
• The screen image may shake slightly while the ScreenManager
moiré reduction function is ON. Switching the function OFF will
improve image stability and clarity at the expense of slightly greater
moiré.

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Custom mode
Sets color temperature.
Allows for specific adjustments to Red,
Green and Blue (R/G/B). This consists of
the Cutoff and Gain functions.
For use when high
precision color
adjustment is necessary
(i.e. when there is a need
to obtain identical colors
on multiple monitors* or
match the display color
with printout color**.)
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Standard mode
Sets color temperature.
Temperature can be set from 4000K to
10000K, in 500K increments. (Additionally,
industry standard of 9300K is set as default.)
For routine work and
printing.
- Color menu -
Outline
EIZOmonitors have incorporated twocoloradjustment mode, standard
andcustom. The “Standard” mode allows the adjustment of the color
spectrum. The“Custom” mode allowsextensivecontrols over thecolorsof
the displayed image on the screen.
Alladjustmentsforeithermodecanbemadequicklyandeasilythroughthe
ScreenManager'Color'Menu - offering a tool to create customized color
environment.
Pleasefind the details of the color mode adjustment capabilities below:
Contents Application
* The color adjustment spectrum may vary between monitors.
** A color calibrator can be used for even higher-precision color
adjustment.
• Each monitor is slightly different, if two monitors are set to the same
color temperature value (i.e. 6500K), they may not necessarily look
thesame.

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C o l o r
T e m p r a t u r e
Adjusting the Standard mode
• Users should allow at least 30 minutes for the monitor to stabilize
beforesettingthecoloradjustmentsorcolormatching.
Procedure
1) Goto the'Color'menu.
2) Selectthe “Standard mode” settingfromthe'Color mode' menu.
3) Select the 'Temperature'icon. A color temperature bar willappear.
4) Adjust the temperature by using the right or left Arrow keys.
5) Press the ENTER key to save the data.
What is color temperature?
Colortemperature is a method to measure the white color tone,
generally indicated in degrees Kelvin. At high temperatures the white
toneappearssomewhatblue,whileatlowertemperaturesitappears
somewhatred. Computer monitors generally give best performanceat
hightemperature settings.
5000K: Slightlyreddish white. Often used inprintingindustry.
6500K: Warm-whitetone, similar to white paper or daylight. This
temperatureis good for video-imagedisplay.
9300K: Slightly bluish white. This is the default setting for your
EIZOmonitor.

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Adjusting the Custom mode
Cutoff and Gain adjustments
Monitors use red, green and blue (R, G, and B) to convey color
information. Theyuse an additive method to combine different
amountsof the primary colors to producea desired color. Inother
words, monitors start with no light (black) and add percentages of red,
greenandbluetomakecolors. Whiteisusuallyproducedbyaddingthe
sameamount of all three colors, where black is usually producedby
addingno color.
However, colors are not only determined by the balance but also the
intensities of R, G, and B (how bright they are) which we call Gain, and
the saturation of R, G and B (how vivid or dull they are) which we call
Cutoff.
• Users should allow at least 30 minutes for the monitor to stabilize
before setting the color adjustments or color matching.
• Before you attempt to change the colors, always start with the color
settings set to the "default settings" by using the 'Reset' function in
the ScreenManager 'Others' menu.
• If only a quick setting is required, that is close to the desired color,
but not exact, skip making any changes to the Cutoff adjustment
(step 4). If a precise match is desired, adjustment of the Cutoff
levels must be made. We recommend that for exact matching, use a
color calibrator.
Procedure
1) For optimum results, before beginning the custom color adjustment,
go to the 'Screen' menu and set the display to maximum brightness
and contrast. (Use the 'Screen' menu’s 'Brightness' and 'Contrast'
icons.)
2) Then, return to the 'Color' menu and select the 'Custom mode'
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a) Select the 'Temperature' icon from the sub menu.
b) Select the temperature as desired by moving the arrow keys in
any direction.
4) Adjustthe Cutoff
Cutoff
The Cutoff adjustment is the most powerful adjustment. It alters
the starting point (the black level) and the ending point (the white
level). If the Cutoff level for color is raised or lowered, black,
white, and all levels between are raised or lowered by the same
degree.
Before adjusting the Cutoff, it is best to display a screen with a black
background(such as the DOS command screen).
a) Select 'Cutoff' icon. The screen shown on the left will appear.
b) Adjusteach color until you can create auniformblackscreen.
5) Adjustthe Gain
Gain
The Gain adjustment has no effect on the starting point (the black
level). It changes only the ending point (the white level). The Gain
adjustment is used to fine tune the whites and light grays to a good
balance.
Before adjusting the Gain, it is best to display a screen image that has
a white or grayscale background, such as the operating window for
Windows.
a) Select 'Gain' icon. The screen shown on the left will appear.
b) Adjust each color until you can create a uniform white screen.
6) To register the adjustment, select the "Save" icon and then press the
ENTER key. If the settings are not saved, all adjustments will be lost.
7) Finally, readjust the contrast in the 'Screen' menu to get the best
image clarity.
• Ifan inappropriate adjustmentis made, correctionscanbe madeby
repeatingthe aboveprocedurestarting fromStep3 (temperature
setting).
• The values shown in percentages (%) for both the Cutoff and Gain
adjustments represent the current level within the specific adjust-
ment only. They are available only as a reference tool. (To create a
uniform white or black screen, the percentages for each will probably
not be the same.)

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• Thesediagram explains how the colorcurveswere changed for the
bestadjustment in steps 4and5.
What is the relation between the color and the brightness adjustment?
Brightness uniformlyadjusts the amount of light output fortheentire
screenandits background. If it is increases too high the background
will become white, too low and many dark colors will not be displayed.
It affects all color controls.
Contrast varies the difference in light output from the lowest to the
highestscreen intensities. It is the brightness adjustment for the video
signal area.
After making the color settings, readjust the contrast to get the best
definitionandintensityofthecolorsforthedisplayedimage.
This setup gives the best
colorbalance.
Adjust the black level
so that the low end of
the curve for each
color (R,G,B) is equal
as see picture 2.
Adjust the white level so
that the high end of the
curve for each color
(R,G,B) is equal as see
picture 3.

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4 POWER-SAVE SETUP
- PowerManager menu -
What is PowerManager?
The PowerManager feature automatically reduces the monitor’s power
consumption during idle periods, in accordance with the PCs
ScreenSaver software.
There are two PowerSaving modes in the EIZO PowerManager:
Mode 1 and Mode 2. Even if the monitor is in a power saving mode,
it will return to a normal display immediately when the mouse or
keyboard is operated.
The EIZO PowerManager functions comply with NUTEK, the VESA
DPMS standard, and the EPA’s Energy Star guidelines.
Powerconsumption:
In operation: up to 135 W (Max.)
PowerManager Mode 1: less than 10 W
(Power Indicator flashing green)
PowerManager Mode 2: less than 5 W
(Power Indicator solid yellow)
• Do your part to conserve energy, turn off the monitor when your
finishedusing it. Complete energy use can only be stopped by
disconnecting the monitor from the power supply.
• Whenthemonitorisinapowersavingmode,theoptionalEIZO
i·Sound speakerunitwill turn off.

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Set-up Procedure
Set the monitor’s power-save environment to match the PC’s ScreenSaver
software.
• For the PC setup, please refer to the user’s manuals for the PC and
graphicsboard.
There are two power-save settings for the monitor.
‘VESA DPMS’ system works with the VESA DPMS signal.
‘NUTEK’s system works with a screen saver software and Energy Saver
for Macintosh which blanks the screen (totally black screen).
Set the monitor to match the PC’s power-saving software, as follows.
Monitor setting for matching the PC:
PC PC Power saving Monitorsetting
PC/AT and compatibles VESA DPMS (Signal) VESA DPMS
(VESA DPMS activated)
PC/AT and compatibles Windows NUTEK
(VESA DPMS (Control Panel/Desktop/
inactivated) ScreenSaver: "Blank Screen"
Macintosh Energy Saver NUTEK
ScreenSaver software NUTEK
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VESA DPMS System
1) First, make the appropriate settings for the PC. (See note, page 18.)
2) Then select 'VESA DPMS'.
3) Set the delay period, which is the interval that the monitor will wait
after receiving a power-save signal from the PC, before entering into
Mode 1 or Mode 2.
VESA DPMS power-saving method
VESA DPMS utilizes four signals: ON, STANDBY, SUSPEND, and OFF.
The monitor detects these signals from the graphics board and executes
power-saving accordingly, as illustrated below.

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NUTEK System
1) First make the appropriate ScreenSaver settings (Macintosh/Energy
Saver) for the PC.
2) Thenselect 'NUTEK'.
3) Set the delay time, which is the interval between the time that the
ScreenSaver (Macintosh/EnergySaver) blanks the screen and the time
that the monitor enters Mode 1.
4) Set the Mode 1 duration time which is the user definable time (0-60
minutes) before the monitor enters Mode 2.
NUTEK power-saving method
Mode 1 operates for a user-definable period in ‘Duration’ (in 0-60
minutes) before the monitor enters Mode 2. If the keyboard or the mouse
are not in use during this period, the monitor will then enter
PowerManager Mode 2.