Eizo FX2431 User Manual

Important

Please read PRECAUTIONS, this User’s Manual and Setup Manual (separate volume) carefully to familiarize yourself with safe and effective usage.

• Please read the Setup

Manual (separate volume)

• The latest User’s Manual is available for download from our site:

http://www.eizo.com

Using the special functions, such as screen size change (ex. changing the horizontal and vertical ratio of images input) for commercial purposes or for the purpose of showing in public may violate copyright laws.

Product specication may vary with sales areas. Conrm the specication in the manual written in language of the region of purchase.

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 permission of EIZO NANAO CORPORATION.

EIZO NANAO CORPORATION is under no obligation to hold any submitted material or information condential

unless prior arrangements are made pursuant to EIZO NANAO CORPORATION’s receipt of said information. Although every effort has been made to ensure that this manual provides up-to-date information, please note that EIZO

monitor specications are subject to change without notice.

Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

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VGA is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Windows, Windows Vista and Xbox 360 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. The round gothic bold bit map font used for this product is designed by Ricoh. PlayStation Portable is a product of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. VESA is a registered trademark or a trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association in the United States and other countries. EIZO and ScreenManager are registered trademarks of EIZO NANAO CORPORATION in Japan and other countries. FORIS and PowerManager are trademarks of EIZO NANAO CORPORATION.

Notice for this monitor

This product is suited to creating documents, viewing multimedia content, and other general purposes.

This product has been adjusted specically for use in the region to which it was originally shipped. If the product is used outside the region, it may not operate as specied in the specications.

This product may not be covered by warranty for uses other than those described in this manual.

The specications noted in this manual are only applicable for power cords and signal cables specied by us.

Use optional products manufactured or specied by us with this product.

As it takes about 30 minutes for the performance of electrical parts to stabilize, adjust the monitor 30 minutes or more

after the monitor power has been turned on.

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.

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.

Periodic cleaning is recommended to keep the monitor looking new and to prolong its operation lifetime. (Refer to “Cleaning” on the next page.)

The LCD panel is manufactured using high-precision technology. However, missing pixels or lit pixels may appear on the LCD panel, this is not malfunction. Percentage of effective pixels : 99.9994% or higher.

The backlight of the LCD panel has a xed life span. When the screen becomes dark or begins to icker, please contact

your dealer.

Do not press on the panel or edge of the frame strongly, as this may result in the display malfunction, such as the interference patterns, etc. If pressure is continually applied to the LCD panel, it may deteriorate or damage your LCD panel. (If the pressure marks remain on the LCD panel, leave the monitor with a white or black screen. The symptom may disappear.)

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 the monitor.

Cleaning

Attention

• Never use any solvents or chemicals, such as thinner, benzene, wax, alcohol, and abrasive cleaner, which may damage the cabinet or LCD panel.

NOTE

• Optional ScreenCleaner is recommended for cleaning the panel surface.

[LCD Panel]

• Clean the LCD panel with a soft cloth such as cotton cloth or lens cleaning paper.

• Remove persistent stains gently with a cloth dampened with a little water, and then clean the LCD panel again with a

dry cloth for better nishing.

[Cabinet]

Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth dampened with a little mild detergent.

To use the monitor comfortably

• An excessively dark or bright screen may affect your eyes. Adjust the brightness of the monitor according to the

environmental conditions.

• Staring at the monitor for a long time tires your eyes. Take a 10-minute rest every hour.

CONTENTS

3-2 Color Adjustment ........................................... 26

● To select the color mode [Color Mode] ............. 26

● To perform advanced adjustments ................... 27

● Adjustment items in each mode .......................27

● To adjust the brightness [Brightness] ............... 28

● To adjust the black level [Black Level] .............. 28

● To adjust the contrast [Contrast] ....................... 28

● To adjust the color saturation [Saturation] ........ 28

● To adjust the hue [Hue] .................................... 29

● To adjust the color temperature [Temperature] . 29

● To change the setting of automatic brightness

adjustment function [Auto EcoView] ................. 29

● To compensating the outline of images

[OutlineEnhancer] ............................................. 30

● To enable/disable the automatic contrast

adjustment [ContrastEnhancer] ........................ 30

● To make ne adjustment of the balance of red,

green, blue (RGB) [RGB Balance] ...................30

● To adjust the gamma value [Gamma] ............... 31

● To adjust the gain value [Gain] ......................... 31

● To reduce the noise of images [Noise Filter] .... 31

● To set the I/P conversion's processing methods

[I/P Conversion] ................................................ 32

3-3 Sound Adjustment .........................................

● To adjust the left and right volume balance

[Balance] ..........................................................33

● To adjust Treble and Bass [Treble] / [Bass] ...... 33

● To enable/disable Bass Boost [Bass Boost] ..... 33

● To enable/disable Stereo Expander

[Stereo Expander] ............................................33

● To adjust the sound level [Sound Level] ........... 34

3-4 Power Saving Setting ....................................

● To enable/disable the automatic power off setting

when no input signal is detected

[No Signal Off] .................................................. 35

● To enable/disable the automatic power off setting

when no operation is done

[No Operation Off] ............................................ 35

● To enable/disable the Power Saving mode

[Power Saving (PC)] ......................................... 36

3-5 Displaying the Level of Power Saving by

EcoView Index ................................................

3-6 Turning Off the Monitor Automatically ........

CONTENTS

Notice for this monitor .............................................. 3

Chapter 1 Features and Overview .....................7

1-1 Features ............................................................ 7

1-2 Controls and Functions ..................................

1-3 Functions and Basic Operation .....................

Chapter 2 Operation ..........................................14

2-1 Input Signal Switching .................................. 14

2-2 Volume Adjustment .......................................

● To turn the volume up/down ............................. 14

● To mute the sound temporarily ......................... 14

2-3 Game Image Display ......................................

● To set on / off for Thru Mode ............................ 15

● To change game screen size ............................ 15

● To enable/disable Real Image [Real Image] ..... 15

2-4 External Device Controlling (HDMI CEC

Function) ........................................................ 16

● HDMI CEC Function ......................................... 16

● To set HDMI CEC [HDMI CEC Setting] ............ 17

● To perform play operation and menu operation 17

2-5 PinP (Picture in Picture) Display ..................

● To turn PinP display on or off ........................... 19

● To change the output sound ............................. 19

● To change the Main Window and Sub-Window

input signal ....................................................... 19

● To change the Sub-Window position ................ 19

● To set the translucent level for Sub-Window

[Sub-Window Lucent] ....................................... 19

2-6 Screen Size Changing ...................................

● To enable/disable auto changing

[Auto Screen Size] ............................................ 20

● To change the screen size manually ................ 20

● To set the screen ratio [Screen Ratio] .............. 21

Chapter 3 Settings and Adjustments ..............22

3-1 Screen Adjustment ........................................ 22

PC2 Input (Only for Analog Input Signal) ..........

VIDEO2 Input .......................................................

CONTENTS

3-7 Input Format Setting for HDMI Input

[Input Format] ................................................

3-8 Audio Input Connector Setting for HDMI Input

[Sound Input Jack] ........................................

3-9 Locking Buttons ............................................

3-10 Displaying Monitor Infomation

[Information] ................................................... 38

3-11 Setting Power Indicator ON/OFF

[Power Indicator] ...........................................

3-12 Setting Language [Language] ......................

3-13 Setting EIZO logo Display ON/OFF ..............

3-14 Resetting the Setting of the Displayed Menu to

the Default [Reset] .........................................

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ............................... 40

● Messages List .................................................. 44

Chapter 5 Reference .........................................45

5-1 Attaching an Arm ........................................... 45

5-2 Specications ................................................ 46

5-3 Glossary .........................................................

5-4 Preset Timing .................................................

TCO’03 ...........................................................54

FCC Declaration of Conformity ..........................

Hinweise zur Auswahl des richtigen

Schwenkarms für Ihren Monitor .........................

Hinweis zur Ergonomie .......................................

CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Features and Overview

Thank you very much for choosing an EIZO color LCD monitor.

1-1 Features

• 24” wide format LCD Applicable to WUXGA (1920×1200)

• Adopting high color gamut panel

Realizing the wide color gamut of 96% of Adobe RGB color space, 92% of NTSC * This monitor does not support the conversion to sRGB.

• Built-in stereo speakers

• Equipped with a wealth of output and input connectors

DVI-D connector×1, D-Sub mini 15 pin connector×1, HDMI connector×2, S-Video/video input connector×1, component video input connector×1

• Applicable to the PC input signal using HDMI input. 4 input connectors including PC input are available

• In addition to NTSC, the PAL input signal is supported using S-Video/video input

• Applicable to 1080p @ 24 Hz (48 Hz) using HDMI input and component video input

• USB auto select function

The PC operating the USB devices switches automatically in conjunction with input signal switching.

* This function is available only for the PC connected to PC input.

■

USB Selection Setting [USB Selection] (page 14)

• Equipped with the specialized function for displaying of game images

–

Thru Mode

Enable to skip image processing and minimize the delay of displaying image

–

Real Image

Enable to display game images without dot blurring 2-3 Game Image Display (page 15)

• HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) function

This monitor supports HDMI CEC. When the monitor is connected to external devices applicable to HDMI CEC, the interactive control becomes possible and the external device can be controlled with the remote control of the monitor. 2-4 External Device Controlling (HDMI CEC Function) (page 16)

• Power saving function

Suppressing the power consumption reduces the carbon dioxide emissions. This product is equipped with various power saving functions.

–

Power Consumption when main power switch is Off: 0 W

Equipped with main power switch. Turning off the main power switch completely shuts off power supply to the monitor while the monitor is not used.

–

Auto EcoView function

According to the environmental brightness detected by the sensor on the bottom side of the monitor and the brightness of

displayed images, the screen brightness is adjusted automatically. Excessively high brightness may lead a damage to the

natural environment as well as to your eyes. Suppressing the excessively high brightness will be helpful to reduce the power consumption and the damage to your eyes.

●

To change the setting of automatic brightness adjustment function [Auto EcoView] (page 29)

– EcoView Index function

The green indicator shows the power consumption ratio responding to the brightness of the monitor. You can realize the power consumption reduction by taking consideration in the ratio of power saving.

3-5 Displaying the Level of Power Saving by EcoView Index (page 37)

• Remote control enables easy operation, setting and adjustment of the monitor.

“Remote Control Guide” (separate volume)

• HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Interface)

Chapter 1 Features and Overview

Connecting to peripheral devices

Enables you to output sound from PC and AV device by connecting to

speakers and AV amplier.

NOTE

• Enables you to enjoy sound by

connecting a headphone to the

headphone jack.

USB devices

Keyboard

(Also available to connect a printer or a scanner, etc.)

Attention

• Use a PC/OS applicable to USB devices. [Applicable OS]

- Windows 2000/XP/Vista

- Mac OS 9.2.2 and Mac OS X 10.2 or later

• USB device does not work when the main power switch of the monitor is off.

Mouse

Enables you to use as a monitor by connecting to a Windows PC or a Macintosh.

AV device

DVD player

Game

Enables you to display projected images by

connecting a DVD, Video, game, etc.

D-Sub

HDMI

Component

S-Video / Video

DVI

HDMI

Audio device

Chapter 1 Features and Overview

1-2 Controls and Functions

Buttons

2 3 4 5 6 718

ScreenManager

Color

Sound

PowerManager™

Monitor Settings

Information

[ENTER]: Enter

: Select

Buttons

Setting menu (ScreenManager® *1)

Bottom

1. Select button (SELECT)

●

Displays “SELECT” menu.

●

Each time you press the button, the content of the menu changes.

2. Enter button (ENTER)

Displays the Setting menu, xes the setting or adjustment items on each menu, and saves the setting or adjustment results.

3. Control buttons (t / q / p / u)

Used to select the setting or adjustment items, or to increase or decrease the adjustment values on each menu.

4. Sensor

Detects the environmental brightness.

5. Remote control detector

Receives the signal from the remote control.

6. Power button ( )

Turns the power on or off.

7. Power indicator

Indicates monitor’s operation status.

Indicator status Operation status

Blue Operating Orange Power saving Off Power off

8. Main Power Switch

Turns the main power on or off.

*1 ScreenManager ® is an EIZO’s nickname of the Setting menu.

NOTE

• You can adjust the volume and change

the input signal in “SELECT” menu.

NOTE

• You can adjust the volume and change

the input signal in “SELECT” menu.

NOTE

• While the screen is displayed, the power indicator that is lighting blue can be turned off (see “3-11 Setting Power Indicator ON/OFF [Power Indicator]” on page 38).

NOTE

• While the screen is displayed, the power indicator that is lighting blue can be turned off (see “3-11 Setting Power Indicator ON/OFF [Power Indicator]” on page 38).

Chapter 1 Features and Overview

Remote Control

Button Function

1 POWER Turns the power on or off 2 COLOR MODE Changes the color mode 3 OFF TIMER Sets the time until the monitor power-off 4 EcoView Index Displays or hides the indicator (green) that indicates

the power saving level 5 VOLUME Adjusts the volume 6 MUTE Mutes sound temporarily 7 GAME Use when displaying the game images

SIZE Changes the screen size THRU

Changes to “Thru Mode”

(available only for VIDEO input or HDMI (video signal)

input) 8 SCREEN SIZE Changes the screen size 9 INPUT SELECT Switches the input signal

PC PC1 / PC2 VIDEO VIDEO1 / VIDEO2

HDMI HDMI1 / HDMI2 10 EXIT Exits the menu in menu operation 11 RETURN Returns to the previous menu in menu operation 12 Control buttons

(

pqt u

)

Used to select the setting or adjustment items, or to increase or decrease the adjustment values on each menu

13 ENTER Displays the Setting menu, xes the setting or

adjustment items on each menu, and saves the

setting or adjustment results 14 MENU Displays/Exits the Setting menu 15 Link Menu

(HDMI CEC)

Displays/Exits the Link Menu

16 Color Buttons Use when controlling external devices using the HDMI

CEC function 17 PinP Use for PinP display mode

ON/OFF Turns PinP display on or off FULL Displays the Sub-Window in full screen SOUND Changes the output sound POSITION Changes the Sub-Window position

NOTE

• Thru Mode minimizes the delay of displaying image.

NOTE

• Thru Mode minimizes the delay of displaying image.

Chapter 1 Features and Overview

1-3 Functions and Basic Operation

Functions

Attention

•

Settable functions differ depending on the input signal.(Refer to “Setting menu list” on page 48.)

Setting menu (As for the menu operation, refer to page 13.)

Color Adjustment (Simple Adjustment)

●

To select the color mode [Color Mode]

……………………………………………… see page 26

Color Adjustment (Advanced Adjustment)

●

[Brightness / Black Level / Contrast / Saturation / Hue /

Temperature / Auto EcoView / OutlineEnhancer / ContrastEnhancer / RGB Balance / Gain / Gamma / Noise Filter / I/P Conversion] can be set for each mode. (Settable functions vary with the display mode.)

……………………………………………… see page 27

Sound Adjustment

●

To adjust the left and right volume balance [Balance]

………………………………………………

see page 33

●

To adjust Treble and Bass [Treble] / [Bass]

………………………………………………

see page 33

●

To enable/disable Bass Boost [Bass Boost]

………………………………………………

see page 33

●

To enable/disable Stereo Expander [Stereo Expander]

………………………………………………

see page 33

Power Saving Setting

●

To enable/disable automatic power off setting when no

input signal is detected [No Signal Off] … see page 35

●

To enable/disable the automatic power off setting when no

operation is done [No Operation Off] …… see page 35

●

To enable/disable the Power Saving mode

[Power Saving (PC)] ……………………… see page 36

●

Displaying the level of power saving by EcoView Index

[EcoView Index] …………………………… see page 37

PowerManager

™

No Signal Off

No Operation Off

Power Saving(PC)

Reset

EcoView Index

Return

[ENTER] : Enter

: Select

[EXIT]: Exit

[　　　　 ]Enable

[　　　　　 ]Enable

[　　　　 ]Disable

[　　　 ]On

Sound(xxxx)

Balance

Treble

Bass

Reset

Stereo Expander

Bass Boost

Return

[ENTER] : Enter

: Select

[EXIT]: Exit

[　　　　 ]0

[　　　　　 ]0

[　　　　 ]0

[　　　 ]Disable

Color

Color Mode

Brightness

Black Level

Hue

Saturation

Contrast

Temperature

Return

[ENTER] : Enter

: Select

[EXIT]: Exit

Reset

Advanced Settings

[　　　　 ]Standard

[　　　　　 ]Custom(xxxx)

[　　　　 ]50

[　　　 ]50

[　　　　 ]0

[　　　 ]0

[　　　 ]6500K

ScreenManager

Color

Sound

PowerManager™

Monitor Settings

Information

[ENTER]: Enter

: Select

Chapter 1 Features and Overview

Monitor Settings

Language

USB Selection

Power Indicator

HDMI CEC Setting

Real Image

Sub-Window Lucent

Advanced Settings(xxxx)

Return

[ENTER] : Enter

: Select

[EXIT]: Exit

Reset

[　　　　 ]On

[　　　　　 ]English

[　　　　 ]Auto

[　　　 ]0

[　　　 ]Disable

●

Locking Buttons …………………………………… ...................................................see page 38

●

Setting EIZO logo display ON/OFF …………… ...................................................see page 39

●

Resetting the Setting of the Displayed Menu to the Default [Reset] .........................see page 39

Attention

•

Settable functions differ depending on the input signal.(Refer to “Setting menu list” on page 48.)

Setting menu (As for the menu operation, refer to page 13.)

ScreenManager

Color

Sound

PowerManager™

Monitor Settings

Information

[ENTER]: Enter

: Select

FORIS FX2431 S/N:********

Usage Time

******** H

Input Signal

(Digital)

****×****

fH: ***.*kHz

fD: ***.*MHz

fV: ***.* Hz

Information(xxxx)

Return

[ENTER]: Return

Information Checking

●

Displaying Monitor Information [Information]

………………………………………see page 38

Monitor Settings

●

Setting Language [Language] …………… see page 39

●

USB Selection Setting [USB Selection] … see page 14

●

Setting Power Indicator ON/OFF [Power Indicator]

………………………………………………

see page 38

●

To set the translucent level for Sub-Window

[Sub-Window Lucent] ……………………… see page 19

●

To enable/disable Real Image [Real Image]

………………………………………………

see page 15

●

To set HDMI CEC [HDMI CEC Setting] … see page 17

Advanced Settings for Each Input

■PCInput

●

To adjust flickering, screen position, and screen size

automatically [Auto Screen Adjust] ……… see page 22

●

To adjust color gradation automatically

[Auto Range Adjust] ………………………… see page 24

●

To eliminate vertical bars [Clock] ………… see page 23

●

To remove flickering or blurring [Phase] … see page 24

●

To correct screen position [Position] ……… see page 24

●

To set when a noise appears on the screen

[Signal Filter] ………………………………… see page 42

●

To adjust the sound level [Sound Level] … see page 34

■VIDEOInput

●

To enable/disable Auto Screen Size function

[Auto Screen Size] ………………………… see page 20

●

To set the screen ratio [Screen Ratio] …… see page 21

●

To remove color blurring, color stripe, and point-like noise

[3D-Y/C] ……………………………………… see page 43

●

To set the color system when the screen is displayed

incorrectly [Color System] ………………… see page 43

●

To remove flickering or blurring [Phase] … see page 25

●

To adjust the sound level [Sound Level] … see page 34

■HDMIInput

●

Input Format Setting [Input Format] ……… see page 37

●

To enable/disable Auto Screen Size function

[Auto Screen Size] ………………………… see page 20

●

To set the screen ratio [Screen Ratio] …… see page 21

●

To set the color space when the image color is displayed

incorrectly [Color Space] …………………… see page 44

●

Audio Input Connector Setting [Sound Input Jack]

……………………………………………… see page 38

●

To adjust the sound level [Sound Level] … see page 34

Chapter 1 Features and Overview

Basic operation of the Setting menu

[Displaying the Setting menu and selecting function]

■DisplayingtheSettingmenu

• The remote control: Press

• The buttons on the monitor: Press .

■DisplayingtheItem

Selecting menu, Setting/Adjustment menu

• The remote control: Select a function with control buttons (p / q / t / u) and press .

• The buttons on the monitor: Select a function with control buttons (p / q / t / u) and press .

■Selecting/

Adjustment menu items

Select or adjust an item with control buttons (p / q / t / u).

■Decidingtheitem

• The remote control: Press .

• The buttons on the monitor: Press .

[Exit the menu]

• The remote control: Press .

• The buttons on the monitor: Press twice continuously.

NOTE

• To go back to the previous menu, press .

Functions (Continued)

The following operations are available with remote control.

Input Signal Switching

●

To switch the input signal according to the device that

you want to display <PC / VIDEO / HDMI>

………………………………………see page 14

Volume Adjusting

●

To turn the volume up/down <VOLUME (+ / -)>

………………………………………see page 14

●

To mute the sound temporarily <MUTE>

………………………………………see page 14

Game Image Display Setting

●

To set on/off for Thru Mode (minimizes the delay of

displaying image) <THRU> ………see page 15

●

To change game screen size <SIZE>

………………………………………

see page 15

External Device Controlling (HDMI CEC Function)

●

To control external devices with the remote control of

the monitor <Link Menu> …………see page 16

PinP (Picture in Picture) Display

●

To turn PinP display on or off <ON/OFF>

………………………………………

see page 19

●

To change the output sound <SOUND>

………………………………………see page 19

●

To display the Sub-Window in full screen <FULL>

………………………………………

see page 19

●

To change the Sub-Window position

<POSITION> ……………………… see page 19

Screen Size Changing

●

To change the screen size manually <SIZE>

………………………………………

see page 20

Color Mode Changing

●

To select the color mode <COLOR MODE>

………………………………………

see page 26

EcoView Index Displaying

●

To display/hide the indicator (green) that indicates the

power saving level <EcoView Index> ………………………………………

see page 37

Off Timer Setting

●

To set the time until the monitor is automatically turned

off <OFF TIMER> ………………… see page 37

ScreenManager

Color

Sound

PowerManager™

Monitor Settings

Information

[ENTER]: Enter

: Select

Color

Color Mode

Brightness

Black Level

Hue

Saturation

Contrast

Temperature

Return

[ENTER] : Enter

: Select

[EXIT]: Exit

Reset

Advanced Settings

[　　　　 ]Standard

[　　　　　 ]Custom(xxxx)

[　　　　 ]50

[　　　 ]50

[　　　　 ]0

[　　　 ]0

[　　　 ]6500K

Setting menu

Item Selecting menu

Color Mode

Custom(xxxx)

Setting/Adjustment menu

Chapter 2 Operation

2-1 Input Signal Switching

This function allows you to switch the input signal according to the device that you want to display.

(1) Press , or on the remote control.

Each time you press the button, the input signal switches as below.

: PC1 → PC2

: VIDEO1 → VIDEO2

: HDMI1 → HDMI2

■

USB Selection Setting [USB Selection]

When connecting the USB devices to the downstream port of the monitor, you can specify the PC on which the USB devices work.

Settings Using status

Auto The PC on which the USB devices work switches

automatically according to input signal switching (between PC 1 and PC 2).

PC1 The USB devices work on the PC connected to

“PC1” input.

PC2 The USB devices work on the PC connected to

“PC2” input.

(1) Choose [Monitor Settings] in the Setting menu and press . (2) Choose [USB Selection] in the [Monitor Settings] menu and press .

The [USB Selection] setting menu appears.

(3) Select “Auto”, “PC1” or “PC2” with t or u, and then press .

The setting is completed.

2-2 Volume Adjustment

●

To turn the volume up/down

This function allows you to adjust volume of the speakers and headphones up

or down.

Adjustable range: 0 to 50

(1) Press or on the remote control.

●

To mute the sound temporarily

(1) Press on the remote control.

Mute sound temporarily. By pressing the button again or pressing , the sound comes back.

NOTE

• Operation with the buttons on the monitor

- Press until the input selection

menu appears, and then switch the input signal with t or u.

NOTE

• Operation with the buttons on the monitor

- Press until the input selection

menu appears, and then switch the input signal with t or u.

Attention

• “Auto” functions only for the PC connected to PC input.

• To use the USB device on the PC connected to HDMI input, connect the PC to the upstream port (“PC 1” or “PC 2”) of the monitor with the USB cable, and then select the port to which the USB cable is connected in [USB Selection].

• Please note the following when changing the setting.

- When connecting a memory device

such as a USB memory to the monitor, the data may be lost and damaged. Be sure to change the USB setting after removing the memory device.

Attention

• “Auto” functions only for the PC connected to PC input.

• Please note the following when changing the setting.

- When connecting a memory device

such as a USB memory to the monitor, the data may be lost and damaged. Be sure to change the USB setting after removing the memory device.

NOTE

• Operation with the buttons on the monitor

- Press until the volume menu

appears, and then adjust the volume

with t or u.

NOTE

• Operation with the buttons on the monitor

- Press until the volume menu

appears, and then adjust the volume

with t or u.

NOTE

• The mute setting can also be released by pressing u on the monitor.

NOTE

• The mute setting can also be released by pressing u on the monitor.

Chapter 2 Operation

2-3 Game Image Display

●

To set on / off for Thru Mode

This function allows you to set Thru Mode (minimizes the delay of displaying image) to display game images.

(1) Press on the remote control.

Each time you press , Thru Mode turns on or off.

●

To change game screen size

This function allows you to change the screen size suitable for game.

■

PC Input / HDMI (PC Signal) Input

Settings Status

Normal Displays images with the specied resolution. 2 * Normal

Displays an image with the doubled aspect ratio of “Normal” setting.

■

VIDEO Input / HDMI (Video Signal) Input

Settings Status

Portable (VIDEO Input only) Select this when displaying the images of the

PlayStation Portable.

Real Displays an image with the resolution of the input

signal.

Aspect 4:3 Displays an image in 4 : 3 size based on the

vertical resolution of the input signal.

Aspect 16:9 Displays an image in 16 : 9 size based on the

vertical resolution of the input signal.

2 * Real Displays an image with the doubled aspect ratio

of “Real”.

2 * Aspect 4:3 Displays an image with the doubled aspect ratio

of “Aspect 4:3”.

2 * Aspect 16:9

Displays an image with the doubled aspect ratio of “Aspect 16:9”.

(1) Press on the remote control.

Each time you press , the size changes.

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To enable/disable Real Image [Real Image]

This function allows you to choose whether the game images are displayed without dot blurring.

“Enable” “Disable”

(1) Choose [Monitor Settings] in the Setting menu and press . (2) Choose [Real Image] in the [Monitor Settings] menu and press .

The [Real Image] setting menu appears.

(3) Select “Enable” or “Disable” with t or u, and then press .

The setting is completed.

Attention

• Thru Mode is available only for VIDEO input or HDMI (video signal) input.

• When the signal of 1080p @ 24 Hz / 25 Hz / 30 Hz is input from the gaming device connected to HDMI input, “Thru Mode” is not available. In “Thru Mode”, if the signal of 1080p @ 24 Hz / 25 Hz / 30 Hz is input, the setting returns to the former setting automatically during the signal input.

Attention

• Thru Mode is available only for VIDEO input or HDMI (video signal) input.

Attention

• When “2 * Normal” is selected and the resolution of the input signal exceeds 960 x 600, the screen is displayed in “Normal”.

Attention

• When “2 * Normal” is selected and the resolution of the input signal exceeds 960 x 600, the screen is displayed in “Normal”.

Attention

• When the input signal is 1080i, 720p

or 1080p, the screen size is xed to

“Real”, so that the setting could not be changed.

• If the horizontal resolution exceeds 1920 when “2 * Aspect 16:9” is selected, the left and right parts of the image slightly cut off.

Attention

• When the input signal is 1080i, 720p

or 1080p, the screen size is xed to

“Real”, so that the setting could not be changed.

• If the horizontal resolution exceeds 1920 when “2 * Aspect 16:9” is selected, the left and right parts of the image slightly cut off.

Attention

• [Real Image] is available only when the screen size is set for game.

Attention

• [Real Image] is available only when the screen size is set for game.

Chapter 2 Operation

2-4 External Device Controlling

(HDMI CEC Function)

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HDMI CEC Function

This monitor supports HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control). The interactive control becomes possible by connecting the external device applicable to HDMI CEC to the monitor with the HDMI cable.

When using the HDMI CEC function, HDMI CEC setting (page 17) is required.

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Power On Link

When turning on or playing the external device, the monitor is automatically turned on and the signal of the external device is input.

Recorder / Player (HDMI CEC compatible devices)

Monitor

Power on, play, etc.

Power on

Input signal

change

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Power Off Link

When turning off the monitor, the external devices are also turned off.

Power off

Monitor

Recorder / Player (HDMI CEC compatible devices)

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Play operation of external devices

The external device can be operated (play and stop, forward and reverse) with the remote control of the monitor.

Play / Stop, Forward / Reverse (Link Menu)

Play

Forward Reverse

Stop

HDMI1　 Recorder

Change Mode Search

Stop

Play

Device List

Close Link Menu

EXIT

Recorder / Player (HDMI CEC compatible devices)

Monitor

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Menu operation of external devices

The menu of the external device can be operated with the remote control of the monitor.

Control menu, power on/off (Link Menu)

Power on/off

Setting is changed

by menu operation

Recorder / Player (HDMI CEC compatible devices)

Monitor

HDMI1　 Recorder

Change Mode

Power

MENU EXIT

Exit

Menu A Menu B

Device List Close Link Menu

Attention

• Using the HDMI CEC function, this monitor can control only those external devices such as recorders and players applicable to HDMI CEC.

However, this function does not work

correctly with some devices.

The HDMI CEC function does not

work when the device is connected

through the AV amplier or HDMI

selector.

• The setting of the connected device needs to be changed when adding the devices to be connected or changing the connected input signal. Display the Link Menu and select [Search Devices] in [Device List] with the connected device powered on. (See

page 17)

(While the “Please wait a few

minutes.” message is displayed, do not turn off the monitor and connected device.)

Attention

• Using the HDMI CEC function, this monitor can control only those external devices such as recorders and players applicable to HDMI CEC.

However, this function does not work

correctly with some devices.

The HDMI CEC function does not

work when the device is connected

through the AV amplier or HDMI

selector.

page 17)

(While the “Please wait a few

minutes.” message is displayed, do not turn off the monitor and connected device.)

NOTE

• Power On Link can work by controlling from all external devices that are connected to the monitor.

• Power Off Link can work on all external devices that are connected to the monitor.

NOTE

• Power On Link can work by controlling from all external devices that are connected to the monitor.

• Power Off Link can work on all external devices that are connected to the monitor.

NOTE

• The play operation and menu operation work only on the target external devices.

However, this function does not work

correctly with some devices.

• For the procedure of the play operation and menu operation, refer to page 17.

NOTE

• The play operation and menu operation work only on the target external devices.

However, this function does not work

correctly with some devices.

• For the procedure of the play operation and menu operation, refer to page 17.

Chapter 2 Operation

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To set HDMI CEC [HDMI CEC Setting]

(1) Conrm that the HDMI CEC setting of the external device is enabled.

For details on the setting, refer to the manual of the external device.

(2) Choose [Monitor Settings] in the Setting menu and press . (3) Choose [HDMI CEC Setting] in the [Monitor Settings] menu and press

The [HDMI CEC Setting] menu appears.

(4) Set each item.

1. Choose the setting item with p or

and press .

The setting menu of the selected item appears.

2. Select the setting with t or u, and then press .

The setting is completed.

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To perform play operation and menu operation

Operate the Link Menu. (1) Press on the remote control.

The Link Menu appears.

HDMI1　 Recorder

Change Mode Search

Stop

Play

Device List

Close Link Menu

EXIT

Link Menu

The input signal and the name of currently controllable device is displayed.

(When changing the controlled device, see below.)

Appears when the external device does not correspond to the control from the monitor.

Indicates the power status of the connected external device. Green : Power on Gray : Power off Orange: is powering up / is powering off

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When switching controlled device

(1)

Press .

The list of controllable devices appears. “√” mark is displayed next to the currently selected device.

Device List

Return

Search Devices

HDMI2　 Player

: Select　 [ENTER] : Enter

HDMI1　 Recorder

✓

(2) Select the device to be controlled with p or q, and then press .

The setting is completed.

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How to use

The mode of the Link Menu can be changed by pressing [Change Mode]. The available operation differ according to modes.

- Controlling the play of external devices (Play and stop, forward and reverse)

- Controlling the menu of external devices (control menu, power on/off) Press to switch the mode, and then press the appropriate buttons to the

operation of each mode on the remote control. (See page 18)

NOTE

• When not using the HDMI CEC function, Power On Link, or Power Off Link, set “Disable” to each of them.

• While [HDMI CEC] is at “Disable”, [Power On Link] and [Power Off Link] cannot be selected.

NOTE

• When not using the HDMI CEC function, Power On Link, or Power Off Link, set “Disable” to each of them.

• While [HDMI CEC] is at “Disable”, [Power On Link] and [Power Off Link] cannot be selected.

Attention

• If the device list is displayed with the message “There are no operable

devices.” when pressing , conrm that the device is connected correctly

and the power is turned on, and then select [Search Devices] and press

• Press

to close the Link Menu.

Attention

• If the device list is displayed with the message “There are no operable

devices.” when pressing , conrm that the device is connected correctly

and the power is turned on, and then select [Search Devices] and press

• Press

to close the Link Menu.

NOTE

• If the target device is not displayed in

the device list, conrm that the device

is connected correctly and the power is turned on, and then select [Search

Devices] and press .

• The controlled device can also be changed by switching the input signal.

NOTE

• If the target device is not displayed in

the device list, conrm that the device

is connected correctly and the power is turned on, and then select [Search

Devices] and press .

• The controlled device can also be changed by switching the input signal.

Chapter 2 Operation

Controlling the play of external devices

Press: [Play]

Press: [Search]

(reverse)

Press: [Search]

(forward)

Press: [Stop]

HDMI1　 Recorder

Change Mode Search

Stop

Play

Device List

Close Link Menu

EXIT

: [Change Mode]

Press

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Pressing switches the mode.

Controlling the menu of external devices

HDMI1　 Recorder

Change Mode

Power

MENU EXIT

Exit

Menu A Menu B

Device List Close Link Menu

Use this when the menu of external device cannot be

closed by manipulating the menu.

Press : [Power]

(Powers on/off the external device)

Press: [Menu A]

(Displays the menu of external device)

Press : [Exit]

(Closes the menu of external device)

: [Change Mode]

Press

Press: [Menu B]

(Displays the menu of external device)

Attention

• The menu displayed with pressing t or u depends on the external device.

• When the menu of the external device appears, press to close the Link Menu. (The menu of the external device cannot be controlled without closing of the Link Menu.)

• While the menu of the external device is displayed, the buttons on the remote control shown in right are available. (The works of each button depend on the menu.)

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Eizo FX2431 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Notice for this monitor

Chapter 1 Features and Overview

1-1 Features

1-2 Controls and Functions

1-3 Functions and Basic Operation

Chapter 2 Operation

2-1 Input Signal Switching

2-2 Volume Adjustment

2-3 Game Image Display