Eizo CG220 User Manual

Color as it’s meant to be
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See all the colors of life
When you first experience the ColorEdge CG220, you will rethink all your
assumptions about LCD monitors. Not only does it deliver colors that are stunningly
rich and natural, but it is capable of displaying the Adobe RGB color space, so you
see colors that you have literally never seen on an LCD monitor. From delicate
cyans to deepest blues, as well as rich emeralds and magentas, every color looks just
as it should and every detail is sharp, even in difficult shadow areas. With perfor-
LCD monitor.
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Adobe RGB Coverage
Photography Design Prepress/Printing
Shoot
Check Data
Process Image
Layout
Layout Print
Edit while simulating
CMYK color space
Edit Adobe RGB image
Soft proof
No need for Photoshop
color engine
Masking Compositing Adjustment
Enlarging Reducing Clipping Paths
Edit
Adobe RGB color space throughout entire workflow
Color Manag em en t
Created in ColorThink
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Expanded Color Space Meets Professional Needs
Graphics professionals are well aware that a totally digital workflow and the ability to do soft proofing results in higher efficiency and lower costs. Many also want to switch to space-saving LCD monitors, but are hesitant to do so because of concerns regarding the color accuracy required for professional color work. EIZO’s so lution is the ColorEdge CG220: an LCD monitor that covers the Adobe RGB color space. It thus encompasses not only the sRGB color space, widely supported by many computer monitors, operating systems and digital cameras, but also the ISO-coated and US web-coated CMYK color spaces used in printing. This ultra-high-performance monitor finally provides all the color reproduction capabilities graphics profes­sionals have been seeking, in the compact LCD format.
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range of colors. The ColorEdge CG220 now makes it possible to adopt the Adobe RGB extended color space, which has become the de facto standard for professional color processing. It ensures guaranteed color reproduction across all digital platforms, providing a color management environment that fully supports soft proofing, from the photography stage to final CMYK printing.
A common color space throughout the workflow lets you switch from hardcopy proofing to sof t proofing.
Advantages Of Adobe RGB
In order to realize the advantages of soft proofing, a color manage­ment system for sharing accurate colors among photographers, graphic artists and printers is a necessity. The most efficient way to achieve this is for all parties to use a standardized color space with a wide
3D re presentation in CIE Lab o f co mp ar is on s be tw ee n ISO Coated an d sR GB /A do be R GB C ol or S pa ce s
(A) Adobe RGB ( white wire frame) encompasses the ISO coated color spac e (multicolor solid).
(B ) sRGB (white wire frame) does not cover many of the green, cyan , and yellow areas of the ISO coated color space (multicolor solid).
By covering the Adobe RGB color space, the ColorEdge CG220 is not subject to influence from the OS color engine or software, and allows final color checks in Adobe RGB. This offers a great advantage over sRGB monitors, whose smaller palette is not capable of accurately reproducing colors in certain areas of the spectrum, notably emerald greens and cyans. Retouching images with these monitors requires numerous printouts to achieve accurate color matching. By enabling on­screen retouching and color confirmation, the ColorEdge CG220 makes your work faster, easier and more accurate.
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Colo rEdge CG220
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sRGB Monitor
This photo is for illustrative purposes only. Actual display of color may vary depending on the monitor.
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Precision Color Reproduction
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Internal 14-Bit Processing
Internal 10-Bit Processing
Tones (0 – 255) Tones (0 – 255)
Monitor for Emulation
Obta in ta rget mon itor ’s ICC profi le
Emul ate c olor s of t arget mon itor
Select ICC profile of target monitor in ColorNavigator
CG220
14-Bit Processing
The ColorEdge CG220 incorporates a powerful new EIZO-developed ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) with 14-bit color processing capability (16
times more accurate than 10-bit). This allows a larger number of grayscale increments, for grayscale rendering that is on a par with high-end CRT monitors. The result is a much greater degree of color detail, especially in dark areas and shadows.
14-bit v. 10 -b it proces si ng
With 10-bit processing, the error rate is high in low tonal areas during calculation. With 14-bit processing, accuracy is significantly improved resulting in fewer conversion errors.
Emulation Function
To take full advantage of the 14-bit internal processing capabilities, EIZO has equipped the ColorEdge CG220 with an emulation func tion. Simply by obtaining the ICC profile of another monitor and using EIZO’s ColorNavigator software, the ColorEdge CG220 can emulate its color characteristics. This is useful when another monitor is the
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standard monitor in a workflow, when different models are used in a multi-monitor setup, or for a remote proofing environment where the client, designer and printer want to be sure that their various monitors are displaying color the same way.
Factory Adjustment Of Gamma
Each ColorEdge CG220 monitor is adjusted at the factory to a gamma level of 2.2. This is accomplished by measuring the R, G and B gamma values from 0 to 255, then using the monitor’s Look-Up Table (LUT) with its 1,021-tone palette to select the 256 most appropriate tones to achieve the 2.2 value.
The benefit of factory adjustment is that precise, non-fluctuating gamma values are necessary for the accurate display of colors. If colors are not based on specific values and cannot be adjusted, images will be displayed differently by different monitors. The ColorEdge CG220 pro vides both precision and consistency, so you can be sure that the final product will look exactly the way you want it to.
22.2-Inch Screen Supports 1920 × 1200 Resolution
The extra-wide 22.2-inch screen supports 1920 × 1200 resolution (16:10 aspect ratio), meaning that it can display a two-page A4 spread with no clipped edges. In an application such as Adobe tool palettes can be displayed at the same time without overlapping.
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InDesign®, the
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Conventional monitor: working space and tool palettes overlap.
ColorEdge CG220 : full working space and tool palettes are displayed simulta­neously with no overlap.
High Brightness With No Loss Of Detail
With conventional LCD monitors, when the brightness is raised, small details in the image are lost, but the ColorEdge CG220 gives you the best of both worlds — high brightness and sharp detail. This remains true even when viewing from off-center, thanks to the LCD panel’s 170° viewing angle and minimal color shift.
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ColorNavigator Software
Unmatched Calibration Capabilities
The EIZO-developed Color­Navigator software makes calibration both simple and accurate. Instead of having to judge colors and do time-con suming inputting, or having a specialist do it for you, all you need to do is input target values for brightness, white point and gamma. ColorNavigator directly utilizes the 10-bit Look-Up Table and automatically calibrates the monitor in less than 10 min­utes. The ColorEdge CG220 incorporates the latest generation of this software, which gives you a number of other useful functions, some of which are as follows.
Calibration P ar am et er s
Brightness
White Point
* Depending on LCD panel performance, it may not be possible to set the brightness to the maximum value (200 cd/m2).
Black Level
Color Temperature
Color Coordinates
Post-Calibration Color Adjustment
Sometimes due to variations in out­put from different printers or the special requirements of a project, it is necessary to fine-tune an otherwise perfectly calibrated monitor to match target colors. Color Navigator lets you easily adjust hue and saturation for all six colors (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta and yellow), as well as white balance, brightness, black level and gamma, to achieve the closest possible visual match.
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30 cd/m² – 200 cd/m²* (5 cd/m² increments) Possible to set to the monitor’s maximum and minimum values.
0.5 cd/m² – 3.5 cd/m² (0.1 cd/m² increments) Possible to set to the monitor’s minimum value.
4000 K – 10000 K (100 K increments) X Value, Y Value
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Color Profile Generation
ColorNavigator can save up to 20 different calibration profiles. Any of these can be used for setting the monitor or for generating a ColorSync or ICM color profile for the computer’s operating system. For example, if you use one monitor for both web design and printing, you can save a different calibration profile for each task, then call up each profile as you need it.
Convenient Calibration Profile Management
ColorNavigator also makes it easy to keep track of calibration profiles. When you want to adjust a profile in order to match your monitor to other equipment such as print­ers or lightboxes, you can use the Duplicate function to make a copy of it, then adjust the duplicate profile and give it a new name. Naturally, you can make as many duplicates, and thus adjusted profiles, as desired.
Recalibration Reminder
After initial calibration, a monitor needs to be recalibrated at regular intervals to maintain color accuracy. ColorNavigator includes a recalibration reminder that will appear after a certain number of user-determined hours. When the monitor is first calibrated, the date and time are saved. After the time you set has elapsed, an LED on the front panel lights up, and a reminder message appears the next time ColorNavigator starts up. If you prefer to calibrate according to the amount of change that has occurred, you can measure the color differ
­ence (Delta-E) between the original target points and the actual current points at any time.
0.5 Delta-E Difference
The combination of the monitor’s 10-bit look-up table, Color­Navigator software, and a calibration device (see page 12 for details) produces extremely accurate colors with a very low Delta-E difference of less than 0.5.
*Delta-E is the color difference between the target white point and the monitor’s white point.
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Additional Features
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Eye-One Monitor
Eye-One Publish
Eye-One Photo
Eye-One Beamer
Eye-One Publish with DC
Eye-One Photo with DC
Eye-One Display / Eye-One Display 2
Eye-One Pro*
Eye-One Pro with i1 Match*
For more information on Eye-One products, visit www.i1color.co m
* These models have been discontinued.
Ergonomic Design
The monitor swivels smoothly through 70°, tilts 33° and moves up and
down over a 100 mm range. The panel can be removed for mounting.
Touch Sensitive Switches
The front panel features highly sensitive electrostatic “touch” switches. Ports and modes are listed on the panel and LEDs indicate which port and mode is in use. The LEDs can be set to low, middle or high luminance, or can be turned off entirely.
Monitor Hood Supplied
The ColorEdge CG220 comes supplied with a monitor hood for glare reduction. The inside of the hood is coated with an anti-reflective material. A panel on the top cover slides open so the hood does not need to be removed in order to use a calibration device.
Screen Cleaner Kit
Keep your screen free from dust and finger­prints with this screen cleaner kit. Includes pump spray and cloth.
Accessories
Color Calibrator
This compact colorimeter easily attaches to the screen and works with ColorNavigator software to take full advantage of the hardware capabilities of ColorEdge monitors.
GretagMacbeth Eye-One Series Compatibility
ColorNavigator is compatible with the following GretagMacbeth Eye-One products:
Five-Year Warranty
EIZO and its authorized distributors offer a five-year limited warranty for the ColorEdge CG220.
SWOP Certification
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and perform all color checks on screen.
The ColorEdge CG220 is part of the SWOP-certified Remote Director — a monitor-based proofing system from Integrated Color Solutions, Inc. SWOP certification means graphics professionals can use this system in place of hardcopy proofs
Dimensions
Specifications
Panel Panel Size and Type
Viewing Angles (H, V)
Brightness / Contrast
Response Time
Native Resolution
Active Display Size (H × V)
Viewable Image Size
Pixel Pitch
Display Colors
Cabinet Color
Dot Clock
Scanning Frequency (H, V)
Input Signals
Input Terminals
USB Port / Standard
Plug & Play
Power Power Requirements
Power Consumption
Power Save Mode
Physical Specifications
Auto Brightness Functions
Auto Adjustment Functions
Display Mode Options
Height Adjustment Range
Tilt / Swivel / Pivot
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Net Weight
Analog
Digital
56.4 cm (22.2") TFT color LCD panel
170°, 170° (at contrast ratio of 10:1)
200 cd/m2 / 400:1
37 ms (typical)
1920 × 1200
478 × 299 mm
Diagonal: 563 mm
0.294 × 0.294 mm
16.77 million from a palette of 1.06 billion
Black
Analog: 202.5 MHz, Digital: 162 MHz
31 – 94 kHz, 49 – 86 Hz
31 – 76 kHz, 59 – 61 Hz (VGA Text: 69 – 71 Hz)
Analog: RGB Analog, Digital: DVI Standard 1.0
DVI-I 29 pin × 2 (switchable)
1 upstream, 2 downstream / USB Standard Rev. 2.0
VESA DDC 2B
AC 100 – 120 V, 200 – 240 V: 50 / 60 Hz
90 W (typical)
Less than 2 W
100 mm
30° Up, 3° Down / 35° Right, 35° Left / –
With Stand: 565 × 452.5 – 552.5 × 272 mm
Without Stand: 565 × 394.5 × 101 mm
With Stand: 14.5 kg, Without Stand: 10.4 kg
Auto Brightness Stabilization
Auto Adjustment, Range Adjustment
Fine Contrast (sRGB, Custom, Calibration, Emulation)
ScreenManager OSD Adjustment Functions
Certifications and Standards
Supplied Accessories
Warranty
* 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.
Screen Adjustment
Color Adjustment
Power Save Settings
Other Settings
Analog
Digital
Clock, Phase, Position, Resolution, Signal Filter, Screen Size (full screen, enlarge, normal), Smoothing (5 stages), Border Intensity
Range Adjustment (RGB) Independent 6-Color Control, Gamma, Temperature (14 stages: in 500 K increments from 4000 K – 10000 K including 9300 K), Saturation, Hue, Gain, Reset
PowerManager (VESA DPMS), Off Timer
PowerManager (DVI DMPM), Off Timer
Signal Settings, Input Priority, Product Information (product name, serial number, resolution, operating time), OSD Menu Settings, Adjustment Lock, Lan guages (English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Swedish), Reset
c-Tick, CE, CB, UL (cTÜVus), CSA (cTÜVus), FCC-B, Canadian ICES-003-B, TÜV/S, VCCI-B, EPA ENERGY
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AC power cord, signal cables (DVI-D – DVI-D, DVI-I – D-Sub mini 15 pin), USB cable, setup guide, EIZO LCD Utility Disk (ColorNavigator software, HTML user’s manual, ICC Profile), adjustment certificate, screen cleaner kit, monitor hood, quick reference, warranty registration card
Five Years*
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