Important About ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI)..........

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1. Setting Up............................................................... 4
Please read this User’s Manual carefully to 1-1. System Requirements................................................ 4
familiarize yourself with safe and effective 1-2. Installing the ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI)..... 5
usage procedures. 1-3. Setting Icon in the Notification Area........................... 6

1-4. Uninstalling the ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI)..... 6

The latest software and User's Manual 2. How to Start up/Exit out of the Setting Window.................. 7
are available for download from our site: 3. Auto FineContrast................................................... 9
http://www.eizo.com
4. Color Adjustment.................................................. 11
5. Multi-Monitor Match.............................................. 13
6. Sound.................................................................... 16
7. EyeCare................................................................ 17
8. EyeCare Filter....................................................... 18
9. Troubleshooting..................................................... 20
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 About ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI)

About ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI)

ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI) is the software for adjusting the monitor from the computer using the
mouse or keyboard through the signal cable.

Features
• Auto FineContrast
By registering a FineContrast mode to each application, the monitor automatically switches its FineContrast
mode for each application.
(For some models, the FineContrast mode is referred to as the Color mode.)

• Color Adjustment (Adjustment Data Registration Function)

The ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI) software provides the monitor’s color adjustment function.
Adjusted data can be stored/loaded as registry data of the system.
User color data is also available as a mode for Auto FineContrast function.

• Multi-Monitor Match
This function allows the results of color adjustment (color temperature, gamma, and brightness) configured for
one monitor to be applied to other monitors. This saves the trouble of adjusting every monitor individually and
can easily eliminate any difference in appearance between monitors.

• Sound Control
Volume can be controlled if the monitor employs the built-in speaker.

• EyeCare
You can care the health of your eyes.

– EyeCare Reminder
Any pop up messages can be shown periodically.

• EyeCare Filter
Texture of the paper is reproduced by displaying a translucent image in the foreground of the desktop. The
screen looks more like paper by using this function with the Paper mode that is supplied with some models.

• Multi-monitor Setting Support

Using the monitor with Multi-monitor setting, the software sets up or adjusts each monitor individually.

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1. Setting Up

1. Setting Up
1-1. System Requirements
The ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI) software operates under the system shown below.

OS Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32 bit and 64 bit)

Microsoft Windows 8 (32 bit and 64 bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (32 bit and 64 bit)
Monitor EIZO FlexScan / FORIS series compliant with DDC/CI extended commands

Note
• ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI) cannot be used with monitors connected via the DisplayPort connector.
• ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI) cannot be used with certain monitors connected via the HDMI
connector. For details, refer to the User’s Manual of the monitor.
• When multiple monitors are connected, each monitor should display an independent screen. Displaying the
same screen on each monitor or across multiple monitors prevents adjustment using the ScreenManager Pro
for LCD (DDC/CI) software. For details of how to change the settings, see the User’s Manual of the graphics
board.

A B A A A
Independent screen on Same screen on each A screen over the multiple
each monitor (OK) monitor (NG) monitors (NG)
• The following software cannot be used with ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI) at the same time. If any of
the following software is installed, they will be uninstalled when ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI) is
installed.
- ScreenManager Pro
- ScreenManager Pro for Gaming
- ScreenManager Pro for LCD
- ScreenManager Pro for Medical
- G-Ignition
- EIZO EcoView NET Client
- EIZO EasyPIX

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 1. Setting Up

1-2. Installing the ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI)

1 Connect the monitor to the PC with a signal cable that matches the connectors
After connecting the cable connectors, tighten the screws of the connectors to secure the coupling.
Tips
• Multiple monitors can be connected. For details, refer to the User’s Manual of the monitor.

To install the software from the CD-ROM

1 Insert the “EIZO LCD Utility Disk” CD-ROM to the CD-ROM drive
Menu opens automatically. Click “Software” tab.
Click “ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI)” on the menu.
Tips
• When the menu does not appear automatically, double click “Launcher.exe”.

2 Install the software

Click “Install” on the menu, then the ScreenManager pro for LCD (DDC/CI) installer starts up.
Tips
• The “User Account Control” dialog may appear. *1
Click “Yes” to open the menu.

*1: The “User Account Control” dialog does not appear depending on the setting.
Follow the instruction of the menu to install the software.
When the installation completes, the ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI) setting icon appears in the
notification area.

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1. Setting Up

To download and install the software from our website

1 After unzip the downloaded file, double click “Launcher.exe”

Menu opens automatically. Click “ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI)” on the menu.

2 Install the software

Click “Install” on the menu, then the ScreenManager pro for LCD (DDC/CI) installer starts up.
Tips
• The “User Account Control” dialog may appear. *1
Click “Yes” to open the menu.

*1: The “User Account Control” dialog does not appear depending on the setting.
Follow the instruction of the menu to install the software.
When the installation completes, the ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI) setting icon appears in the
notification area.

1-3. Setting Icon in the Notification Area

The software has detected the connected monitor. ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI) is
active.
Color

ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI) is not active. For the details, refer to
“9. Troubleshooting” (page 20).
Monochrome

1-4. Uninstalling the ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/

CI)

1 Select “Control Panel” - “Uninstall a Program”

2 Select “ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI)” from the list and click “Uninstall”

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 2. How to Start up/Exit out the Setting Window

2. How to Start up/Exit out of the Setting Window

How to Start up
Right-click the ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI) setting icon in the notification area and select “Setting of
ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI)”.
The ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI) setting window appears.

Tips
• The setting window can also be shown by double clicking the ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI) setting
icon in the notification area.
• When the ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI) setting icon is not resident in the notification area, start up
the software by following procedure.
- If your OS is Windows 8.1, click on the “Start” screen and then click “ScreenManager Pro for LCD
(DDC/CI)” on the “Apps” screen.
- If your OS is Windows 8, click the tile displayed as “ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI)” in the Start
Screen.
- If your OS is Windows 7, click “Start” - “All Programs” - “EIZO” - “ScreenManager Pro for LCD
(DDCCI)” - “ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI) Ver x.x.x”.

Click to visit our web site.

How to Exit out

Click “Close” on each setting window.

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2. How to Start up/Exit out the Setting Window

How to Display Monitor Connection List

Right-click the ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI) setting icon in the notification area and select the
“Monitor Connection List” from the list.

The list of the monitors that can be controlled with ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI) appears.

About ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI)

The software version can be checked by clicking “About” through the ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI)
icon on the far left of the title bar.

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 3. Auto FineContrast

3. Auto FineContrast
By registering a FineContrast mode to each application, the monitor automatically switches its FineContrast
mode for each application.

Tips
• For some models, the FineContrast mode is referred to as the Color mode.

Check to activate Auto FineContrast function.

Register a FineContrast mode to the

application, or delete the registration.

Refer to “If unregistered application starts up,

apply” (page 10).

Refer to “Allow independent mode switching

by screen” (page 10).

Auto FineContrast Setting

To set the Auto FineContrast, assign a FineContrast mode to the application according to the following
procedure.

1 Check “Activate Auto FineContrast”

2 Select an application from “Application Selection” pull-down menu

Tips
• Application names that have been active and that have been already registered as FineContrast modes
are displayed in the pull-down menu.

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3. Auto FineContrast

3 Select a FineContrast mode to assign from “FineContrast mode for selected

application” pull-down menu
Tips
• Each FineContrast mode availability depends on the models.
• For details of the FineContrast modes, refer to the user’s manual of the monitor.
• User color data which is registered in the “Color Adjustment” tab can be also selected as a mode of
Auto FineContrast function.

4 Click “Register”
The FineContrast mode is assigned to the application, and the assignation is registered.

5 To register applications continuously, repeat step 2 through step 4

6 Click “Close”
Auto FineContrast setting is enabled.
When the registered application became active, the monitor mode is automatically switched to the
FineContrast mode assigned to the selected application.

Note
• No FineContrast modes can be assigned for Windows desktop.

If unregistered application starts up, apply

Assign a FineContrast mode to the application to which any FineContrast modes are not registered in
“Application Registration”. When the unregistered application became active, the monitor mode is automatically
switched to the FineContrast mode assigned to the selected application. To assign a FineContrast mode to the
application, select a FineContrast mode from the “If unregistered application starts up, apply” pull-down menu.

Allow independent mode switching by screen

This option is available when connecting two or more monitors with the system.
If this option is checked, the FineContrast mode changes for the monitor of application-activated. Other monitor
screen(s) does not change the FineContrast mode. When the application window is shown over several screens,
only the monitor will change its FineContrast mode that contains most of screen area of the application window.

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 4. Color Adjustment

4. Color Adjustment
Color settings of each FineContrast mode can be adjusted and registered independently. Customized adjustment
data of the monitor can be stored in the PC and loaded at any time.

Tips
• For some models, the FineContrast mode is referred to as the Color mode.

Adjust the color basically

(Refer to ““Color”” (page 12)).

Register and read the color adjustment

status to reflect to the monitor.
Refer to “Register / Restore the monitor
adjustment data” (page 12).

1 From “Monitor” pull-down menu select the monitor to adjust when two or more
monitors are connected to the system

2 Select the FineContrast mode for color adjustment from the “Mode Selection” pull-
down menu

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4. Color Adjustment

3 Adjust each parameter

Tips
• The adjustable items in “Parameter Adjustment” depend on the monitor. Refer to the user’s manual of
the monitor to confirm that your monitor supports the items.

“Color”

The functions such as Color Temperature, Brightness, Contrast, Gamma and Gain are available.

Tips
• Clicking “Reset” returns only the currently used FineContrast mode to the default settings.
• The range for gamma adjustment differs according to the model.

4 Check “OK”
Color Adjustment setting is enabled.

Register / Restore the monitor adjustment data

The color adjustment data adjusted in “Color Adjustment” can be registered with any name. By reading the
registered data, the adjusted values of each parameter can be reflected to the monitor all at once.

Register
Enter any name in “Adjustment Data Name” text box, and then click “Register”.

Delete
Select the color adjustment data name from “Adjustment Data Name” pull-down menu, and then click “Delete”.
Selected color adjustment data is deleted.

Restore
Select the color adjustment data name from “Adjustment Data Name” pull-down menu, and then click “Restore”.
Selected color adjustment data is reflected to the monitor.

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 5. Multi-Monitor Match

5. Multi-Monitor Match
The Multi-Monitor Match function can be used with the FlexScan EV series of monitors. This function allows
the results of color adjustment (color temperature, gamma, and brightness) configured for one monitor to be
applied to other monitors. This saves the trouble of adjusting every monitor individually and can easily eliminate
any difference in appearance between monitors.

Function Requirements
In order to use this function, multiple FlexScan EV series monitors must be connected to a single PC. The
supported models are as follows:

EV2736W, EV2436W, EV2416W, EV2336W, EV2316W, EV2216W

1 Check “Adjust...”

Tips
• If the “Function Requirements” (page 13) are not satisfied, the “Adjust...” button cannot be clicked.

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5. Multi-Monitor Match

2 Select the master monitor and FineContrast mode to use as the standard from the
pull-down menus, and then click “Next”

3 Adjust the color temperature and gamma, and then click “Next”
The adjustment results of the master monitor are applied to the other monitors.
Tips
• The color temperature cannot be set to “Off”.
• Changes to the color temperature and gamma may not be possible depending on the selected
FineContrast mode. For details on items that can be changed in each mode, refer to the User’s Manual
of the monitor.

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4 Adjust the brightness and click “Finish”

The adjustment results of the master monitor are applied to the other monitors.

Tips
• If the maximum luminance value differs between each connected monitor, the maximum luminance is
adjusted based on the model with the lowest value. For this reason, the brightness that can be adjusted
in this window may be less than 100%.
• Executing this function performs adjustment so that the actual luminance (luminance value) is the same
between monitors. For this reason, the “Brightness” value displayed on the Setting menu of the monitor
may differ between monitors.
• To perform further fine tuning of each monitor after completing adjustment with Multi-Monitor Match,
change the “Brightness” and “Gain” values in the Setting menu.

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6. Sound

6. Sound
Volume can be controlled for the built-in speaker supported monitor.

1 When two or more monitors are connected to the system, select the monitor to set
from “Monitor” pull-down menu

2 Adjust the volume by moving the slide bar

Tips
• Click “Reset” to change the volume back to the default.
• The range for volume adjustment differs according to the model.

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 7. EyeCare

7. EyeCare
You can care the health of your eyes.

・ EyeCare Reminder
Any pop up messages can be shown periodically.

Note
• The EyeCare (EyeCare Reminder) requires the ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI) setting icon is resident
in the notification area.

1 Right-click the ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI) setting icon in the
notification area, and select “EyeCare Setting” from the list
EyeCare setting window appears.

2 When two or more monitors are connected to the system, select the monitor to set
from “Target Monitor” pull-down menu

3 Check “Pop up the message periodically”

4 Set the display interval of the message

The message can be set up to 24 hours by the hour.

5 Click “Edit Message” to edit the message

The message editing window appears. The message can be edited within 255 characters.
Note
• If the target monitor is changed, elapsed time until the message appears is reset.

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8. EyeCare Filter

8. EyeCare Filter
Texture of the paper is reproduced by displaying a translucent image in the foreground of the desktop. The screen
looks more like paper by using this function with the Paper mode that is supplied with some models.

Note
• The EyeCare Filter requires the ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI) setting icon is resident in the
notification area.

1 Right-click the ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI) setting icon in the
notification area, and select “EyeCare Filter Setting” from the list
EyeCare Filter setting window appears.

2 Select an image from “Select an image” pull-down menu

The selected image appears.
Setting Details
Image1 to 6 Six types of images have been prepared in
advance.
Select an image according to preference.
Select File Any image* can be selected. Click “Browse” to
select an image file.
* The following image file formats can be selected.
bitmap (*.bmp), JPEG (*.JPG, *.JPEG, *.JPE, *.JFIF), GIF (*.GIF), TIFF (*.TIF, *.TIFF), PNG (*.PNG)

Tips
• The filter can be hidden by selecting “None”.

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 8. EyeCare Filter

3 Adjust the transmittance and luminance of the image by moving the slide bar
(Transmittance: 0 to 50%, Luminance: -100 to 100)

4 Check “OK”
EyeCare Filter setting is enabled.

Tips
• Click “Restore Default” to restore the transmittance and luminance of the currently selected image to the
default settings.

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9. Troubleshooting

9. Troubleshooting
Problems Possible cause and remedy
1. “ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI)” • A graphics board that supports DDC/CI communication is
does not run. required. For compatibility of graphics board, see our web site
(http://www.eizo.com).
2. The icon is not shown in the notification • If your OS is Windows 8.1, click on the “Start” screen and
area. then click “ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI)” on the “Apps”
screen.
• If your OS is Windows 8, click the tile displayed as
“ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI)” in the Start Screen.
• If your OS is Windows 7, click “Start” - “All Programs” - “EIZO” -
“ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDCCI)” - “ScreenManager Pro
for LCD (DDCCI) Ver x.x.x” to start up the software.
• ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI) cannot be used
simultaneously with other software that also uses DDC/CI
communication. ScreenManager Pro for LCD (DDC/CI) may be
uninstalled when other such software is installed.
3. The icon is in monochrome. • Check whether the monitor that is described in “1-1. System
Requirements” (page 4) is connected.
• Reboot the PC if the icon is in monochrome even though the
monitor that is described in “1-1. System Requirements” (page 4)
is connected.
4. Auto FineContrast is disabled. • The Auto FineContrast function requires the ScreenManager
Pro for LCD (DDC/CI) setting icon is resident in the notification
area.
• Confirm “Activate Auto FineContrast” option in the “Auto
FineContrast” tab is checked.
• Close the setting window. (Closing the setting window enables
the function.)
5. The message below appears. • The selected image file may be corrupt. Check whether or not
the image file is corrupt.
• Check whether the format of the selected image file is a
selectable file format (refer to “8. EyeCare Filter” (page 18)).

6. The active monitor is not shown in the • Check whether the monitor that is described in “1-1. System
“Monitor Connection List”. Requirements” (page 4) is connected.
• Reboot the PC if the icon is in monochrome even though the
monitor that is described in “1-1. System Requirements” (page 4)
is connected.
7. The “Adjust...” button on the “Multi-Monitor • In order to use the Multi-Monitor Match function, multiple
Match” tab cannot be clicked. FlexScan EV series monitors must be connected to a single PC
(refer to “Function Requirements” (page 13)).

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