Optimized Brightness with Auto EcoView
The Auto EcoView function is a sensor on the front of the
monitor that measures ambient light and optimizes the
screen's brightness to a level akin to viewing a sheet of paper
under typical office lighting conditions. Since the screen is
never too bright, eye strain is reduced while power consumption is cut by up to 50% compared to operating the monitor
with Auto EcoView turned off and set to the default factory
brightness of 100%.
Improved Work Efficiency, Reduced Visual Fatigue
EIZO conducted a survey in 2008 to establish the
relationship between eye fatigue and monitor use. The
survey found that when you properly adjust your
monitor’s brightness, the reduction in your ability to
focus drops by half (Graph 1). In addition, maintaining
correct working posture and taking regular breaks
further reduced fatigue levels and increased work
efficiency by 12.5% (Graph 2).
Comparison between fatigue levels after monitor use
Quantity of VDT work per unit of time
EIZO monitor features like Auto EcoView, ergonomic
stands, and the EyeCare utility help reduce eye fatigue
and increase work efficiency.
Energy Efficiency Gauge
To encourage environmental
consciousness while working, a
user-activated gauge called
EcoView Index displays the level
of power savings and equivalent
amount of CO
2 reduction compared to using the monitor
without Auto EcoView activated and with the screen set at a
brightness of 100%.
Auto Image Adjustment
The monitors discern the input signal from the PC and
automatically adjust the clock, phase, image location, size,
etc. In addition, the signal cables that are bundled with these
monitors were developed by EIZO to reduce noise.
Anti-Glare Treatment
A non-glare screen reduces eye fatigue by dissipating reflective
light that otherwise makes the screen difficult to view.
Furthermore, the surface of the monitors’ bezels is treated to
prevent light reflection.
Viewing Comfort with an Ergonomic Stand
Adjust the screen to the most comfortable position with 100
mm height adjustment, 30° tilt, 70° swivel, and 90° rotation
for portrait mode. The FlexScan S1701-X is also available
with a basic stand that offers 35° of tilt.
10-Bit Gamma Correction
This technology helps achieve accurate color by converting
the 8-bit PC data to 10-bit, and assigning the ideal gamma
values with a 10-bit look-up table (LUT) then returning the
data to 8-bit format for display.
Built-In Speakers
0.5-watt speakers are tucked away at the
back of the monitor and out of view so you
can enjoy sound while bezel size is kept to a
minimum. A headphone jack is also built into
the monitor.
Eye Care Utility
The EyeCare utility is EIZOdeveloped software that helps
promote better work habits. It
consists of an “EyeCare
Reminder” function that reminds you to take scheduled
breaks, and for your reference, an “EyeCare Recorder”
function that records the number of hours you use your
monitors.
Energy Savings across the Network
EIZO’s EcoView NET power management software provides
centralized control over the power settings of monitors on a
network. With EcoView NET, a systems administrator can
confirm the settings for each monitor on the network, turn the
power on or off, and if necessary, take measures to combat
eye fatigue such as adjust the brightness or activate Auto
EcoView. EcoView NET is available from EIZO distributors.
Digital and Analog Inputs
With both DVI-D and D-Sub mini
15-pin inputs, you can use a
computer that has either a digital
or an analog graphics board (or
both if connected to two computers), and quickly switch
between the inputs via a front panel button.
Sync-On-Green Signal Support
Support for sync-on-green ensures these monitors can be used
with legacy graphics boards that output this signal.
Customer Assurance
These monitors are backed by an industry-leading five-year
manufacturer’s warranty. In addition, they meet the requirements of the world’s leading ergonomic and environmental
standards.
Made by EIZO, Made in Japan
While outsourcing production is now common
practice in the monitor industry, EIZO
continues to manufacture its products the same
way it has throughout its 40-year history –
with its own staff at its own factories in Japan.
This allows EIZO to maintain close control
over production quality and offer the
industry’s only 5-year manufacturer’s limited
warranty.
6.25 %
decrease
Auto EcoView Sensor Screen brightness dimmed
in a dark environment
Reflected
ray
Reflected
ray
Glare panelNon-glare panel
DVI-D D-Sub
Height Adjustment
100
mm
90°
Rotation
30°
Tilt
35°
35°
Swivel
Brightness
Uncorrected
Gamma Curve
Ideal Gamma Curve
GAMMA CUR VE
Brightness
256 Tones 256 Tones
Ideal Gamma Curve
Average increase in
near-point distance
1.Standard 2. Ideal
brightness
3. Ideal brightness,
correct posture,
regular breaks
15
10
5
0
14.61
%
6.65
%
0.4
%
[%]
7.96
%
decrease
6.25
%
decrease
1.Standard 2. Ideal
brightness
3. Ideal brightness,
correct posture,
regular breaks
100
%
104.6
%
112.5
%
Measurement condition
115
110
105
100
95
0
[%]
4.6
%
increase
7.9
%
increase
Optional LCD Panel Protectors
These protectors fit easily between the
LCD screen and bezel, have a light
transmission rate of more than 90%, and
include both an anti-glare coating side to
reduce light reflection and a glossy side for
crisper, more vibrant images.
Newspaper
Brightness
Contrast Ratio
Color
Temperature
267 cd/m
2†
1167:1
†
6.2:1 10.7:1 About 30:1
6500 K
(when shipped)
3477 K 3828 K 4000 – 5000 K
Recycled Copy
Paper
55 % reflection
rate, 88 cd/m
2
*
70 % reflection
rate, 112cd/m
2
*
50 – 70 %
reflection rate
EIZO Square
Monitors
Paper Mode
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VDT Occupational Safe & Health Education Instructor
President of Digital Health Center Corporation
Network
Manager PC
On!
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On!
Secondary
power on/off
Auto EcoView
on/off
Brightness
control
Off timer
settings
Receive
data
Power save
command
What is Paper Mode?
Simply put, it is a mode which adjusts the brightness,
contrast ratio, and color temperature of a monitor to
simulate those of printed paper. Over the course of a work
day PC users must constantly adjust to the difference
between how monitors and paper appear. This overworks
the muscles of the eyes and is thought to be a source of
eye fatigue and stress. Paper mode was developed to
alleviate the eye fatigue and stress that PC users feel.
Comparison between paper, EIZO square monitors, and Paper Mode
*Measured at an ambient brightness of 500 lx. †Average maximum
brightness of FlexScan S1921-X, S1721-X, and S1701-X.
EIZO was among the first manufacturers to offer LCD
monitors for graphics
markets like printing,
publishing, advertising, and
photography and continues
to offer products for these
markets. Paper mode is a
combination of the knowledge gleaned from developing monitors that very closely
reproduce printed color as
well as a design philosophy that emphasizes ergonomics.
Eye Fatigue and Operational Efficiency (Paper
Mode for Business People)
For the contemporary worker who
requires a PC, preventing eye fatigue
is directly related to raising work
efficiency. In particular, people who
read a lot of textual information will
find a monitor screen that is gentle on
the eyes to be a powerful ally. So, in a
viewing environment where one reads
documents and newspapers, Paper
Mode could be widely used and
appreciated by business people.