- Monitor Basics in Plain English
- Looking at Monitors through Manga
- Videos
- Color Management Resources
Do you find most explanations about gamma, color temperature, color gamuts and other subjects overly technical? These articles provide in depth but easily digestible explanations that make it simple for anyone to understand monitor jargon.
- Pixel Pitch and Enlarged Mode
- A larger monitor doesn't necessarily mean larger text. Learn about the relationship between pixel pitch and text size.
- Native Resolution and Enlarged Mode
- What does the term "native resolution" mean? We'll explain it in terms of what happens to images when you display them in non-native resolutions.
- How can a screen sense touch? A basic understanding of touch panels
- Touch panel technologies are a key theme in current digital devices, including smartphones, slate devices like the iPad, the screens on the backs of digital cameras, the Nintendo DS, and Windows 7 devices.
- Is the beauty of a curve decisive for color reproduction? Learning about LCD monitor gamma
- In this session, we'll discuss gamma, which has a significant impact on color reproduction on LCD monitors.
- Smoother Video with Cutting-Edge Technologies: LCD Monitor I/P Conversion
- We will focus in this session on interlace-to-progressive (I/P) conversion (also called "deinterlacing"), intended to enable smooth display of moving pictures on an LCD monitor or television.
- Altering color dramatically with a single setting: Examining color temperature on an LCD monitor
- In this article, we'll focus on color temperature, a fundamental parameter in picture quality adjustments.
- Maximum Display Colors and Look-Up Tables: Two Considerations When Choosing a Monitor
- In this article, we'll look at the gradations that result from the maximum number of colors that can be displayed and the look-up table (LUT).
- DisplayPort to D-Sub: The Full Range of LCD Monitor Video Input Interfaces
- A close look at the video input interfaces used in LCD monitors.
- The Ability to Display Color Correctly Is Vital: Understanding the Color Gamut of an LCD Monitor
- A primer on understanding color gamuts and what to keep in mind when choosing and using an LCD monitor.
- The Making of a FlexScan Monitor
- Come inside an EIZO factory to see how we manufacture our FlexScan monitors.
- Are the Response Time Figures True? A Close Look at LCD Video Performance
- An LCD with excellent "video" display quality is essential to fully enjoy video content. We have prepared a number of sample videos to check the video display quality of your LCD.
- The Difference in Image Quality Is Perfectly Obvious! – Let's Check the LCD's Display
- Have you ever properly checked the display quality of the LCD you habitually use? We are going to talk about the basic points used to assess LCD display quality, and show you a simple way to test it.
- Making Full Use of the "External" LCD with Laptop Computers
- There are numerous merits to connecting your laptop or notebook PC to an external LCD monitor. We give some concrete examples and show you how to do it in this article.
Looking at Monitors through Manga
Created in manga (the Japanese word for "comics") style, these booklets explain about monitors in a humorous and entertaining way.
- EIZO's Guide to a Deeper Understanding of Digital Photography (PDF: 2,127 KB)
- A primer for the hobbyist on what to consider when selecting a monitor for digital photography.
- How to Combat Eye Fatigue Right Now (PDF: 857 KB)
- This booklet will serve as a simple guide to reducing eye fatigue when using your monitor so you work more productively.
- Monitor Selection for Photo Enthusiasts (PDF: 2,110 KB)
- Let master photographer Eizo Utsuri show you why it's important that photo enthusiasts pick the right monitor and why the FORIS FS2332 fits the bill.
Features
These short videos introduce various features of EIZO monitors.
- ColorNavigator Media Device Emulation
- See how ColorEdge monitors can be used to emulate digital devices like tablet PCs and smartphones.
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- ColorEdge CG275W Video
- This video from Macwelt TV covers ColorNavigator 6 software and the CG275W's unique self-calibration function.
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- EIZO Monitors at Photo Plus Expo 2011
- Explanation of the ColorEdge CG275W and CG245W and their built-in calibration sensor.
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- FORIS FS2332 by NASL.TV
- North American Star League Season 2 promotional video for the FORIS FS2332.
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- FlexScan EV2335W Promo Video
- A close look at the features and design of the FlexScan EV2335W.
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- FlexScan EV2315W Promo Video
- A close look at the features and design of the FlexScan EV2315W.
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- FORIS FS2332 Promo Video
- This video was created by Fnatic, a professional gaming team that we are proud to sponsor.
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- Will Crockett Reviews FlexScan SX2262W
- Photographer Will Crockett of shootsmarter.com reviews the FlexScan SX2262W and says the screen-to-print comparison "matches perfectly."
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- Glasses-Free 3D Monitor
- The DuraVision FDF2301-3D produces stereoscopic images with a directional backlight that uses an elliptical mirror.
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- FlexStand 2
- This ergonomic, highly versatile stand offers tilt, swivel, height adjustment, and portrait mode display.
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- Laidback Stand
- This stand tilts back 65° for a comfortable multitouch experience.
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- ColorEdge CG245W on Macwelt TV
- MacWelt TV demonstrates the internal calibration sensor, self-calibration function, and the correlation utility of the ColorEdge CG245W.
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- Fine Contrast Preset Modes
- The "Fine Contrast" function offers several preset modes for optimal viewing of just about any kind of content.
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- Built-in Calibration Sensor
- The ColorEdge CG245W comes with a built-in calibration sensor that swings down when operating.
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- Input Lag and Thru Mode
- The Thru mode of the FORIS FX2431 monitor minimizes input lag to give you the upper hand in fast-action gaming.
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- EyeCare Mode
- EyeCare mode lowers brightness to a mere 3 cd/m2. This mode helps prevent eye fatigue in an environment with little or no lighting
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- Picture-in-Picture
- Picture-in-Picture let's you work while watching video on a sub-screen on the FORIS FX2431.
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- Portable Mode
- A unique EIZO-developed gaming feature that fully expands Sony PSP (PlayStation Portable) games across your EIZO monitor's screen.
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- Auto EcoView / BrightRegulator
- The Auto EcoView ambient light sensor reduces energy consumption and offers improved visual ergonomics by optimizing the monitor's screen brightness.
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- EcoView Index
- A user-activated gauge that shows the level of energy efficiency in relation to the monitor's brightness.
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- ScreenSlicer
- A free software utility that lets you more effectively use your screen through partitioning.
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- FlexStand
- The innovative and highly-versatile FlexStand features the industry's greatest range of height adjustment.
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- EcoView Sense
- The EcoView Sense presence sensor automatically switches a monitor to power save mode when nobody is sitting in front of it.
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- Multitouch Clinical Review Monitor
- The RadiForce MS231WT offers a multitouch interface that provides an intuitive way to use your applications with simple hand gestures.
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Manufacturing and Packaging
These videos were taken on EIZO's assembly and packaging lines at its global headquarters in Hakusan, Japan. For an in-depth introduction to EIZO's manufacturing, please see The Making of a FlexScan Monitor..
- Automated Screw Insertion
- A CCD (charge coupled device) camera confirms the proper location for screw insertion and then a robotic arm inserts the screws. The screen superimposed in the video shows the movement of the CCD camera and robotic arm.
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- Color Adjustment
- In this automated process, a camera inside a glass compartment examines then adjusts the color temperature, gamma, white balance, and brightness of each FlexScan monitor.
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- Packaging
- A FlexScan monitor is packaged before shipping.
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Drop Testing
In these drop test videos of EIZO FlexScan EV monitors, A transparent sheet was used on one side of the packaging to see how the contents inside move. The data gleaned from tests such as these helps us determine the optimum size and shape for packaging materials. (Note: these videos are not meant to imply that the product will be damage-free if dropped.
- Face Down 1
- Screen is face down upon impact.
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- Face Down 2
- Screen is face down upon impact.
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- Face Up
- Screen is face up upon impact (back of stand impacts first).
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- Side Down
- Side of monitor impacts first.
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- Upright
- Monitor in upright position (bottom of stand impacts first).
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Color Management Resources
Written for color graphics professionals, the articles here cover historical topics like the use of color circles as well as practical ones such as important considerations when choosing a monitor for a color management system.
- Color Management Handbook Volume 2 (PDF: 5,858 KB)
- Using a mix of text and illustrations, this handbook explains the basics of color management and the role of the monitor in the color management workflow.
- Color Management in Practice
- Learn about the importance of consistent color in the workflow, monitor calibration, and the advantages of the Adobe RGB color space.
- Choosing the Right Monitors for a Color Management System
- This article answers questions like what a color management system (CMS) is, what monitors are ideal for a CMS, and the merits of software and hardware calibration.
- Monitor Calibration
- Why does color vary between input devices and why is calibration important? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this article.
- Desktop Color Handbook Excerpts
- Last published in 2009-10, EIZO's popular Desktop Color Handbook combined an aesthetic design that used historical images and modern color charts with practical information on subjects such as color management, soft proofing, and LCD technology.
Chapter 1: Color Circles (PDF: 7.3 MB)
Color circles are diagrams that graphically express the concept of color. In this chapter explore more than 2,000 years of color circle history from Aristotle to Munsell. Almost 80 historic diagrams are included to illustrate how man has used geometric shapes to explain color through the ages.Chapter 2: Color Management Basics (PDF: 6.9 MB)
Did you ever wonder how to put color management into practice? This chapter covers the most important points including lighting, monitor adjustment, calibration, ICC profiles, and print workflows. A short glossary of basic terms related to color management.Chapter 3: LCD Monitors (PDF 2.8 MB)
Explore the internal components of an LCD monitor such as the diffuser and the backlight. You'll also learn about the differences between software and hardware calibration, and the relationship between monitor size and DPI.Appendix A: History of Color Systems (PDF: 2 MB)
This four page appendix consists of brief entries of people who were instrumental in devising color systems as well as entries for the color systems themselves. 
