Page 2 - CONTENTS
2 CONTENTS Copyright© 1999 by EIZO NANAO CORPORATION. All rights reserved. No part of this manual maybe 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 NAN...
Page 3 - Location of the caution statements; PRECAUTIONS; WARNING
PRECAUTIONS 3 E IMPORTANT! * This product has been adjusted specifically for use in the region to which it was originally shipped. The performance of the product, (i.e. picture geometry, picture positioning and color convergenceand purity in the case of color monitors) is optimally adjusted to the e...
Page 4 - O K
4 PRECAUTIONS O K • Keep small objects away from the monitor. Small objects may accidentally fall through the ventilation slots into thecabinet, leading to fire, shock, or equipment damage. • Keep liquids away from the monitor. Spillage into the cabinet may result in fire, electric shock, or equipme...
Page 5 - CAUTION
PRECAUTIONS 5 E • To disconnect the power cord, grasp the plug firmly and pull. Never tug on the cord, doing so may cause damage and could result in fire orelectric shock. CAUTION • Disconnect the power cord, signal cables and remove the optional i·Sound ™ sound unit and i·Station ™ USB hub (if appl...
Page 6 - Others
6 PRECAUTIONS Others • Do not install the monitor within an area subject to strong magnetic fields (for example, in the vicinity of a speaker, except the optionali · Sound unit, or a high-voltage transformer). Magnetic fields can cause noise, image shaking, and other distortions. • Generally, for ma...
Page 7 - INTRODUCTION; About This Manual; Front; Rear
E 7 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION About This Manual This manual explains the precautions, specifications, and operation of your EIZOmonitor. Please read through this manual as it will help you to get the most out ofyour monitor. Controls & Connectors: Front Package Contents: • If any of the above-li...
Page 8 - INSTALLATION; Connecting the monitor to the PC; Standard PC graphics board
8 1 INSTALLATION D-Submini 15 pin MD-C87 (enclosed) D-Sub mini 15 pin D-Sub 15 pin Macintosh Adapter (Optional) Macintosh D-Submini 15 pin D-Sub mini 15 pin Standard PC graphics board MD-C87 (enclosed) 1 INSTALLATION Connecting the monitor to the PC 1) Be sure that the power switches of both the PC ...
Page 9 - Using the AUTO-SIZING button; Setting the resolution
E 9 1 INSTALLATION Using the AUTO-SIZING button After connecting the monitor to thePC, first press the AUTO-SIZINGbutton on the front panel. TheAUTO-SIZING function centers thedisplayed image, aligning theimage’s borders with respect to themonitor frame. What is Resolution?Resolution is expressed as...
Page 10 - OSD; SCREEN ADJUSTMENT; How to use the ScreenManager; Entering the ScreenManager; Making the Adjustments and Settings; Adjustments and Settings
10 2 SCREEN ADJUSTMENT Main menu Adjustment menu Contrast/Brightness Function (Arrow Keys Used) Adjusts: a) Contrast (left/right) b) Brightness (up/down) · When a white text against a black background (e.g., DOS text) is used, settingthe brightness at its maximum isrecommended because a dark setting...
Page 12 - PowerManager; Reset
12 2 SCREEN ADJUSTMENT PowerManager (VESA DPMS, Off Timer) What is PowerManager?The PowerManager feature automatically reduces the monitor’s powerconsumption during idle periods. The EIZO PowerManager functions complywith the VESA DPMS standard. As an ENERGY STAR ® Par tner, EIZO NANAO CORPORATION h...
Page 13 - Power saving method of VESA DPMS and the monitor
E 13 2 SCREEN ADJUSTMENT Set-up Procedure 1) First, make the appropriate settings for the PC. 2) Select VESA DPMS icon in the ScreenManager’s PowerManager menu. 3) Select “On”. Power saving method of VESA DPMS and the monitor VESA DPMS utilizes four signals: ON, STAND-BY, SUSPEND, and OFF. Themonito...
Page 14 - Shortcut Keys
14 2 SCREEN ADJUSTMENT What is ENERGY STAR?“ENERGY STAR” is a set of power saving guidelines issued by the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The guidelines apply to PC systems andperipherals. Shortcut Keys Before entering the ScreenManager, brightness and contrast can be adjusted directlyby...
Page 15 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Points to check with possible solutions; Troubleshooting
E 15 3 TROUBLESHOOTING 3 TROUBLESHOOTING Points to check with possible solutions Check that the power cord is correctly connected. Try pressing a key on the keyboard, or clicking the mouse. (The monitor may be in a power saving mode.) Check brightness and contrast settings. Minimum settings will cau...
Page 16 - Problems
16 3 TROUBLESHOOTING Problems 8)Moiré patterns are distracting. 9) The image is flickering. Points to check with possible solutions The monitor may be located close to a device that isgenerating a magnetic field. Such devices includespeakers (other than the EIZO optional i·Soundspeaker), electric mo...
Page 17 - Explanation of the Characteristics of CRTs
E 17 3 TROUBLESHOOTING Problems 10)• The entire screen appears bluish or reddish. • Color purity is not uniform. • Misconvergence of colors. (red, green, blue) 11)• Control Pad “ENTER key” does not operate. • AUTO-SIZING button does not operate. 12)AUTO-SIZING button does not work properly. Points t...
Page 19 - CLEANING; • Keep liquids away from the monitor.; • To ensure safety, always unplug the monitor before cleaning it.; • Periodically clean the area around the plug.; Cabinet
E 19 4 CLEANING 4 CLEANING WARNING • Keep liquids away from the monitor. Spillage into the cabinet may result in fire, electric shock, or equipmentdamage.If an object or liquid falls/spills into the cabinet, unplug the monitorimmediately. Have the unit checked by a qualified service engineerbefore u...
Page 20 - SPECIFICATIONS; Electrical Specifications
20 5 SPECIFICATIONS 5 SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Specifications CRT 45 cm (17 inch) class, 90° deflection Aperture Grille typeCRT with Anti-Reflective SuperErgoCoat ® CRT AG Pitch 0.25 mm Scan Frequency Horizontal: 30 kHz-82 kHz (Automatic) Vertical: 50 Hz-160 Hz (Automatic) Max. Active Display Area ...
Page 21 - Preset Timing; D-Sub mini 15 pin connector; Dimensions
E 2 1 5 SPECIFICATIONS Preset Timing 2 factory presets shown below have been registered in the monitor’smicroprocessor. Pin Assignment D-Sub mini 15 pin connector Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal 1 Red video 9 No pin Green video/ 10 Ground 2 Green video with 11 (shorted) composite sync 12 Data 3 Blue v...
Page 22 - LIMITED WARRANTY; GARANTIE LIMITEE
LIMITED WARRANTY EIZO NANAO CORPORATION (“EIZO”) and EIZO’s authorized distributors warrant to the original purchaser that the product shall befree from defect in material and/or workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase. The service parts stock forthis model shall be mai...
Page 26 - Environmental requirements; Flame retardants
Environmental requirements Flame retardants Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. Their purpose is to prevent, or at least to delay the spread of fire. Up to 30% of the plastic in acomputer casing can consist of flame retardant substances. Most ...
Page 27 - CE Marking
For Europe, etc. (220-240 Vac) Only CE Marking Declaration of Conformity Kind of equipment/Type-designation: Monitor/T550 is in compliance with: Council Directive 73/23/EEC EN60950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11 Council Directive 89/336/EEC EN55022 (classB):1997 EN50082-1:1992EN61000-3-2:1995 EN61000-3-3:1995...
Page 28 - FCC Declaration of Conformity; We, the Responsible Party; Canadian Notice
FCC Declaration of Conformity We, the Responsible Party EIZO Nanao Technologies Inc.5710 Warland Drive, Cypress, CA 90630Phone: (562) 431-5011 declare that the product Trade name: EIZOModel: FlexScan T550 is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product is subject tothe foll...