ColorEdge

Color as it’s meant to be

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ColorEdge — perfect color results for your digital workfl ow

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Choosing the right monitors for a color management system

The importance of color management

In today’s digital production environment, there are many opportunities for discrepancies in color to arise along the path from the computer to the printer.

This is because input devices (cameras, scanners, etc.), display devices (monitors) and output devices (various kinds of printers) may all be set to different color spaces. Such discrepancies can be avoided by employing a color management system that ensures every device in the production chain is set to a common color space.

Color management begins with the monitor

The monitor is the core of any professional color management system. If color is displayed accurately on the monitor, and color matching has been done with the output device, then you no longer have to make multiple proofs just to correct for color discrepancies.

You can proof with confi dence right from the start, while lowering costs, increasing effi ciency and improving quality control. reliability make them ideal for a wide range of professional environments where color reproduction is critical, including photography, graphics, printing and publishing.

Device-Specific Color Information

Monitor

Device-Specific Color Information

CMYK Printer

Device-Specific Color Information

Inkjet Printer

ColorEdge – the right monitors for color management

Effective color management requires monitors with accurate color reproduction and gradation characteristics. With ColorEdge monitors you get factory-adjusted gamma, extensive hardware calibration capabilities and an exceptionally wide color gamut. Their outstanding performance and

Digital Camera

Device-Specific Color Information

Scanner

Device-Specific Color Information

Printer

Device-Specific Color Information

Adobe RGB color space reproduction — connecting the photographer, designer, and printer

center of a system using Adobe RGB as the common color space is the ideal way to ensure accurate color reproduction across all digital platforms. Such a color management environment fully supports soft proofi ng at every step of production, from initial photography to fi nal printing.

Soft Proofi ng with Adobe RGB

The benefi ts of color management quickly become apparent once a system is put into place. When all devices share a common color space, colors match at every stage of production; knowing that color is being accurately displayed naturally improves effi ciency. A wide-gamut ColorEdge monitor at the

Photography Design

Shoot

Check

Data

Process

Image

Masking

Compositing

Adjustment

Layout

Enlarging

Reducing

Clipping Paths

Prepress/Printing

Adobe RGB color space throughout entire workflow

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Wide Color Gamut Monitors

CG301W · CG241W · CG222W · CG221

With a wide color gamut that reproduces nearly 100% of the Adobe RGB color space,

Layout Print these models not only cover the

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Color Reproduction Area

(xy Coordinate)

Adobe RGB sRGB

ISO Coated

Color Space sRGB color space supported by many y

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computer monitors, operating systems

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and digital cameras, but practically the 0.0

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entire ISO-coated and US web-coated CMYK color spaces used in

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printing as well.

No need for Photoshop color engine

Edit Adobe RGB image Edit while simulating

Soft CMYK color space

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The Hardware: Consummate Performance and Functionality

Factory Adjustment Of Gamma

The gamma level for each ColorEdge monitor is adjusted at the factory.

This is accomplished by measuring the R, G, and

B gamma values from

0 – 255, then using the monitor’s 12-bit or 10-bit look-up table (LUT) to select the 256 most appropriate tones to achieve the desired value.

Each monitor adjusted individually at the factory. (For illustrative purposes only. Actual adjustment is performed in a darkroom.)

Color Seepage

Gamma Correction

Tonality Breakup

ON-SCREEN IMAGE

Smooth Grayscale Display

This is important because accurate, nonfl uctuating gamma values are necessary for the proper display of color. If colors are not based on specifi c values and cannot be adjusted, images will be displayed differently by different monitors. ColorEdge monitors provide both precision and consistency, so graphics professionals can be sure that the fi nal product will look exactly the way they want it to. In fact, each monitor comes with an adjustment certifi cate that certifi es the measurement results of the gamma value.

Ideal Gamma Curve

Uncorrected

Gamma Curve

GAMMA CURVE

256 Tones

Ideal Gamma Curve

256 Tones

16-Bit Internal Processing

CG301W · CG241W · CG222W · CG221 · CG211

In any color-critical work, the monitor’s ability to produce black is a great differentiator. With most LCD monitors, the darkest area of the screen — or black level — is usually too bright. This leads to banding and washing out of dark grays and dark colors. With 16-bit internal processing, these models not only come very close to producing a true black, but the lowest grayscale tones can be distinguished from one another for a greater level of detail in dark areas. (CG210-N and CG19 have 14-bit and 10-bit internal processing respectively.)

16-bit v. 10-bit processing

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Error Rate (%)

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Internal 16-Bit Processing

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-2

-3

2

Error Rate (%)

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Internal 10-Bit Processing

0 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 255

Tones (0 – 255)

0 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 255

Tones (0 – 255)

With 10-bit processing, the error rate is high in low tonal areas during calculation. With 16-bit processing, accuracy is signifi cantly improved resulting in fewer conversion errors.

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Brightness and Color Uniformity with DUE

CG301W · CG241W · CG222W · CG221 · CG211

Fluctuations in brightness and chroma on different parts of the screen are a common trait of LCD monitors. To counteract this,

EIZO incorporates a Digital Uniformity Equalizer (DUE). DUE utilizes the monitor’s 12-bit look-up table (LUT) with an extensive palette of 4,081 grayscale tones for each R, G, and B, and internal calculation accuracy of 16 bits to ensure a Delta-E difference of 3 or less across the screen when the monitor leaves the factory.*

With Digital Uniformity Compensation Without Digital Uniformity Compensation

Color-separated image with Delta-E*ab distribution across the screen of the

ColorEdge CG221 (gray level 128 measured)

*Delta-E difference for the CG301W is 5 or less along the screen perimeter.

Short- and Long-Term Brightness Stabilization

Stable brightness is a key factor in achieving accurate color. However, fl uctuations in backlight brightness normally occur from startup and can last for up to two hours. Furthermore, changes in ambient temperature can cause brightness levels to fl uctuate, as can the inevitable deterioration of the backlight’s fl uorescent lamp over

Brightness (cd/m2)

ColorEdge

Preset Value

Without Brightness

Drift Correction

Minutes

Main

Board

Sensor

Backside of Panel

Hole for

Light

Transmission time. An EIZO patented backlight sensor incorporated in all

ColorEdge monitors detects and counteracts these infl uences so brightness is always stable and product life is extended.

Color Vision Defi ciency Simulation

CG301W · CG241W · CG222W

To accommodate the more than 200 million people worldwide with a color vision defi ciency, care must be taken when choosing color schemes, otherwise important details may not be discernible.

These models instantly simulate how still and moving images appear to people with red-green color vision defi ciency (protanopia and deuteranopia) through internal hardware conversion and EIZO proprietary software. (Compatible with Windows Vista and XP, and with Macintosh OS X 10.3.9 or later.)

Original mode Deuteranope mode

The Software: Extensive Calibration Capabilities

Simple and Precise Calibration

The EIZO-developed ColorNavigator software makes calibration both simple and accurate. Instead of having to judge colors and do time-consuming inputting, or having a specialist do it for you, all you need to do is input target values for brightness, white point and gamma. ColorNavigator works with a wide range of measurement devices to directly utilize the 12- or 10-bit LUT of ColorEdge monitors for accurate and reliable calibration in minutes.

Preset or User-Assigned Values

Preset Values

Printing and

Photography/Graphic

Design settings are available with default values. Just select either one and Color-

Navigator will begin calibrating. Ideal for users with limited color management knowledge, this takes the guesswork out of assigning values.

User-Assigned

Values

Experienced users can assign the desired values for brightness, white point, and gamma and then calibrate.

Calibration Parameters

Brightness

Black Level‡

30 cd/m 2 – 200 cd/m 2† in 5 cd/m 2 increments.

Setting to the monitor’s minimum and maximum values is also possible.

0.2 cd/m 2 – 3.5 cd/m 2 (0.1 cd/m 2 increments)

Setting to the monitor’s minimum value is also possible.

Color Temperature 4,000 K – 10,000 K in 100 K increments

White Point

Gamma

Color Coordinates x Value, y Value

1.0 – 2.6 in 0.1 increments and L* ¶

† With the CG222W and CG221, it may not be possible to set the brightness to the maximum value (200 cd/m 2 ) depending on LCD panel performance.

‡With the CG19, choosing 6-Color Adjustment after calibrating will disable the black level adjustment function, and gamma will only be adjustable from 1.8 to 2.6 in increments of 0.2.

Paper White Measurement

ColorNavigator offers a paper white measurement function for color matching between the image on your monitor and the image on your printouts. By measuring the white of the paper to be used for printing, ColorNavigator will automatically set the target values for brightness and white point accordingly.

Profi le Validation

This function measures the monitor’s color patches to determine the difference between the

Delta-E value of the monitor’s profi le and the actual displayed values of the monitor. This allows for verifying the results of calibration or checking to see how much the monitor’s colors have varied since it was last calibrated. The measurement results of both the monitor and profi le for each color patch are indicated in either

CIELAB or XYZ values, and the difference between them expressed in Delta-E. The Delta-E variation can be shown in a graph and compared with previous results

Post-Calibration Color Adjustment

Sometimes due to variations in output from different printers or the special requirements of a project, it is necessary to fi ne-tune an otherwise perfectly calibrated monitor to match target colors. ColorNavigator lets you easily adjust hue and saturation for all six primary and secondary colors (RGB and CMY), as well as white balance, brightness, black level and gamma, to achieve the closest possible visual match. For confi rmation of calibration results or to achieve more accurate manual adjustments, a test pattern screen with a grayscale ramp, low tones, high tones and gamma values can be displayed.

Recalibration Reminder

After initial calibration, a monitor needs to be recalibrated at regular intervals to maintain color accuracy. ColorNavigator includes a recalibration reminder that will appear after a certain number of user-determined hours. When the monitor is fi rst calibrated, the date and time are saved. After the time you set has elapsed, an LED on the front panel lights up, and a reminder message appears the next time

ColorNavigator starts up. (Not available with the CG19.)

ColorNavigator Compatible Measurement Devices

X-Rite: Eye-One Series; DTP94, DTP94B

DataColor: Spyder 2, Spyder 3

ColorNavigator System Requirements

Compatible

Operating

Systems*

Additional

Requirements

Macintosh

OS X 10.3.9 – 10.5

Apple Macintosh system that fulfi lls

Mac OS X requirements

• 128 MB minimum of available RAM

• Intel Mac (Mac Pro, Mac mini,

MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac)

• Power Macintosh G3 (Blue White) /

G4/G4 Cube/G5/Mac mini

• PowerBook G3 (Bronze Keyboard or later)/G4

• eMac

Two or more available USB ports

Windows

Vista (x64, x86) / XP (x64, x86)

* Mac OS X 9.2.2, 10.2 – 10.3.8, and Windows 2000 can only be run on previous versions of this software except with the

CG301W, CG241W, and CG222W which only support the operating systems listed above.

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Specifi cations

Panel Size and Type

Viewing Angles (H, V)

Brightness

Contrast

On/Off Response Time

Midtone Response Time 2

Native Resolution

Active Display Size (H × V)

Viewable Image Size

Pixel Pitch

Gamut

Coverage sRGB

Adobe RGB

76 cm (29.8") TFT color LCD panel

178°, 178° (at contrast ratio of 10:1)

260 cd/m 2 (maximum)

120 cd/m 2 or less (recommended 1 )

850:1

12 ms (typical)

6 ms (typical)

2560 × 1600

641.3 × 400.8 mm

Diagonal: 756 mm

0.2505 × 0.2505 mm

99%

97%

61 cm (24.1") TFT color LCD panel

178°, 178° (at contrast ratio of 10:1)

300 cd/m 2 (maximum)

120 cd/m 2 or less (recommended 1 )

850:1

16 ms (typical)

6 ms (typical)

1920 × 1200

518.4 x 324 mm

Diagonal: 611 mm

0.270 × 0.270 mm

98%

96%

56 cm (22") TFT color LCD panel

178°, 178° (at contrast ratio of 10:1)

200 cd/m 2 (maximum)

80 cd/m 2 or less (recommended 1 )

800:1

16 ms (typical)

8 ms (typical)

1680 ×1050

473.8 × 296.1 mm

Diagonal: 558 mm

0.282 × 0.282 mm

97%

92%

Display Colors

Look-Up Table

Internal Processing

Screen Uniformity 3

Available Cabinet Colors

Dot Clock

Scanning Frequency

(H, V)

Input Terminals

USB Port

Power Requirements

Power Consumption

Power Save Mode

Height Adjustment Range

Analog

Digital

16.77 million from a palette of 68 billion

12 bits per color

16 bits per color

Center: E

≤

3, Perimeter: E

≤

5

Black

269 MHz

–

31 – 100 kHz, 29.5 – 30.5 Hz/59 – 61 Hz

(VGA Text: 69 – 71 Hz)

DVI-D 24 pin × 2 (dual link × 1, single link [HDCP supported 4 ] × 1)

1 up, 2 down

AC 100 – 120 V, 200 – 240 V: 50 / 60 Hz

170 W (maximum)

Less than 2 W

118 mm

16.77 million from a palette of 68 billion

12 bits per color

16 bits per color

Entire Screen: E

≤

3

Black

Analog: 202.5 MHz, Digital: 164.5 MHz

24 – 94 kHz, 47.5 – 86 Hz

26 – 78 kHz, 47.5 – 63 Hz

(VGA Text: 69 – 71 Hz)

DVI-I 29 pin × 2 (switchable), HDCP supported

1 up, 2 down

AC 100 – 120 V, 200 – 240 V: 50 / 60 Hz

110 W (maximum)

Less than 2 W

82 mm

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16.77 million from a palette of 68 billion

12 bits per color

16 bits per color

Entire Screen: E

≤

3

Black

Analog: 150 MHz, Digital: 120 MHz

24 – 82 kHz, 47.5 – 86 Hz

31 – 65 kHz, 47.5 – 61 Hz

(VGA Text: 69 – 71 Hz)

DVI-I 29 pin × 2 (switchable), HDCP supported

1 up, 2 down

AC 100 – 120 V, 200 – 240 V: 50 / 60 Hz

75 W (maximum)

Less than 2 W

82 mm

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Tilt / Swivel / Pivot

Dimensions (W × H × D)

40° Up, 0° Down / 35° Right, 35° Left / 90°

With Stand: 689 × 511.5 – 629.5 × 254.7 mm

Without Stand: 689 × 450 × 90 mm

40° Up, 0° Down / 35° Right, 35° Left / 90°

With Stand: 566 × 456 – 538 × 230 mm

Without Stand: 566 × 367 × 85 mm

40° Up, 0° Down / 35° Right, 35° Left / 90°

With Stand: 507 × 439 – 521 × 230 mm

Without Stand: 507 × 333 × 74 mm

Net Weight With Stand: 15.7 kg

Without Stand: 11.2 kg

With Stand: 11 kg

Without Stand: 7.4 kg

With Stand: 12 kg

Without Stand: 7.7 kg

Fine Contrast (Custom, sRGB, Calibration, Emulation) Fine Contrast (Custom, sRGB, Calibration, Emulation) Fine Contrast (Custom, sRGB, Calibration, Emulation) Display Mode Options

Supplied Accessories AC power cord, signal cables (DVI-D – DVI-D,

DVI-D – DVI-D [dual link supported]), USB cable, setup guide, EIZO LCD Utility Disk (ColorNavigator software, PDF user’s manual, ICC Profi le), adjustment certifi cate, ScreenCleaner, monitor hood, quick reference, 4 screws for mount option, warranty card

Five Years 1

AC power cord, signal cables (DVI-D – DVI-D, DVI-I

– D-Sub mini 15 pin), USB cable, setup guide, EIZO

LCD Utility Disk (ColorNavigator software, PDF user’s manual, ICC Profi le), adjustment certifi cate, Screen-

Cleaner, monitor hood, quick reference, 4 screws for mount option, warranty card

AC power cord, signal cables (DVI-D – DVI-D,

DVI-I – D-Sub mini 15 pin), USB cable, setup guide,

EIZO LCD Utility Disk (ColorNavigator software, PDF user’s manual, ICC Profi le), adjustment certifi cate,

ScreenCleaner, monitor hood, quick reference,

4 screws for mount option, warranty card

Warranty Five Years 1 Five Years 1

1 The usage time is limited to 30,000 hours and the warranty period of the LCD panel is limited to three years from the date of purchase for all monitors in this brochure. For the CG210-N and CG19, the warranty period of the backlight is limited to three years from the date of purchase, but brightness deterioration is not covered. The warranty period of the backlight is warranted only if the monitors are used within the recommended brightness of up to and including 80 cd/m 2 for the CG222W; 100 cd/m 2 for the CG221 and CG211; 120 cd/m 2 for the

CG301W and CG241W with the color temperature between 5,000 K–6,500 K and limited to three years from the date of purchase subject to the usage time being less than or equal to 10,000 hours. 2 Average response time measured between each grayscale level of 31, 63,

95, 127, 159, 191, and 223. 3 Measured at gray level 128 and color temperature of 5000 K. 4 Display with audio/video devices is not supported.

With current LCD technology, a panel may contain a limited number of missing or fl ickering pixels.

Accessories

Monitor Hoods

EIZO’s monitor hoods reduce screen glare and include a sliding top cover so they can remain in place when the monitor is calibrated. Sold separately for the

CG210-N and CG19 and bundled with all other models.

Panel Protectors

CG241W · CG222W · CG211 · CG210-N · CG19

These protection sheets are easy to place over the screen surface, allow a minimum of 87% light transmission, and prevent dust and scratches. (Sold separately.)

56.4 cm (22.2") TFT color LCD panel

170°, 170° (at contrast ratio of 10:1)

200 cd/m 2 (maximum)

100 cd/m 2 or less (recommended 1 )

400:1

30 ms (typical)

–

1920 × 1200

478 × 299 mm

Diagonal: 563 mm

0.249 × 0.249 mm

98%

98%

16.77 million from a palette of 68 billion

12 bits per color

16 bits per color

Entire Screen: E

≤

3

Black

Analog: 202.5 MHz, Digital: 162 MHz

31 – 94 kHz, 49 – 86 Hz

31 – 76 kHz, 59 – 61 Hz

(VGA Text: 69 – 71 Hz)

DVI-I 29 pin × 2 (switchable)

54 cm (21.3") TFT color LCD panel

170°, 170° (at contrast ratio of 10:1)

225 cd/m 2 (maximum)

100 cd/m 2 or less (recommended 1 )

500:1

30 ms (typical)

–

1600 × 1200

432 × 324 mm

Diagonal: 540 mm

0.270 × 0.270 mm

99%

78%

16.77 million from a palette of 68 billion

12 bits per color

16 bits per color

Entire Screen: E

≤

3

Gray, Black

Analog: 202.5 MHz, Digital: 162 MHz

24 – 100 kHz, 49 – 86 Hz

31 – 100 kHz, 59 – 61 Hz

(VGA Text: 69 – 71 Hz)

DVI-I 29 pin × 2 (switchable)

54 cm (21.3") TFT color LCD panel

170°, 170° (at contrast ratio of 10:1)

48 cm (19") TFT color LCD panel

170°, 170° (at contrast ratio of 10:1)

250 cd/m 2 280

550:1

30 ms (typical)

–

1600 × 1200

432 × 324 mm

Diagonal: 540 mm

0.270 × 0.270 mm

99%

78%

16.77 million from a palette of 1.06 billion

10 bits per color

14 bits per color

–

Gray, Black

Analog: 202.5 MHz, Digital: 162 MHz

24 – 100 kHz, 49 – 86 Hz

31 – 100 kHz, 59 – 61 Hz

(VGA Text: 69 – 71 Hz)

DVI-I 29 pin × 2 (switchable)

450:1

20 ms (typical)

–

1280 × 1024

376 × 301 mm

Diagonal: 481 mm

0.294 × 0.294 mm

92%

75%

16.77 million from a palette of 1.06 billion

10 bits per color

10 bits per color

–

Gray, Black

Analog: 135 MHz, Digital: 108 MHz

30 – 82 kHz, 49 – 86 Hz

30 – 65 kHz, 59 – 61 Hz

(VGA Text: 69 – 71 Hz)

DVI-I 29 pin × 2 (switchable)

1 up, 2 down

AC 100 – 120 V, 200 – 240 V: 50 / 60 Hz

100 W (maximum)

Less than 2 W

100 mm

30° Up, 3° Down / 35° Right, 35° Left / –

With Stand: 565 × 452.5 – 552.5 × 272 mm

Without Stand: 565 × 394.5 × 101 mm

1 up, 2 down

AC 100 – 120 V, 200 – 240 V: 50 / 60 Hz

75 W (maximum)

Less than 2 W

82 mm

40° Up, 0° Down / 35° Right, 35° Left / 90°

With Stand: 472 × 459 – 541 × 208.5 mm

Without Stand: 472 × 373 × 69 mm

With Stand: 14.5 kg,

Without Stand: 10.4 kg

With Stand: 10.2 kg,

Without Stand: 7.0 kg

Fine Contrast (Custom, sRGB, Calibration, Emulation) Fine Contrast (sRGB, Custom, Calibration)

AC power cord, signal cables (DVI-D – DVI-D,

DVI-I – D-Sub mini 15 pin), USB cable, setup guide,

EIZO LCD Utility Disk (ColorNavigator software,

HTML user's manual, ICC Profi le), adjustment certifi cate, ScreenCleaner, monitor hood, quick reference, warranty card

AC power cord, signal cables (DVI-D – DVI-D,

DVI-I – D-Sub mini 15 pin), USB cable, setup guide,

EIZO LCD Utility Disk (ColorNavigator software,

HTML user's manual, ICC Profi le), adjustment certifi cate, ScreenCleaner, monitor hood, quick reference, warranty card

1 up, 2 down

AC 100 – 120 V, 200 – 240 V: 50 / 60 Hz

75 W (maximum)

Less than 2 W

82 mm

40° Up, 0° Down / 35° Right, 35° Left / 90°

With Stand: 472 × 459 – 541 × 208.5 mm

Without Stand: 472 × 373 × 69 mm

With Stand: 10.2 kg,

Without Stand: 7.0 kg

Fine Contrast (sRGB, Custom, Calibration)

AC power cord, signal cables (DVI-D – DVI-D,

DVI-I – D-Sub mini 15 pin), USB cable, setup guide,

EIZO LCD Utility Disk (ColorNavigator software,

HTML user's manual, ICC Profi le), adjustment certifi cate, quick reference, warranty card

1 up, 2 down

AC 100 – 120 V, 200 – 240 V: 50 / 60 Hz

60 W (maximum)

Less than 3 W

100 mm

40° Up, 1° Down / 35° Right, 35° Left / 90°

With Stand: 414 × 409.5 – 509.5 × 202.7 mm

Without Stand: 414 × 340 × 64 mm

With Stand: 8.1 kg,

Without Stand: 5.8 kg

Fine Contrast (sRGB, Custom, Calibration)

AC power cord, signal cables (DVI-D – DVI-D,

DVI-I – D-Sub mini 15 pin), USB cable, setup guide,

EIZO LCD Utility Disk (ColorNavigator software,

HTML user's manual, ICC Profi le), adjustment certifi cate, quick reference, warranty card

Five Years 1 Five Years 1 Five Years 1 Five Years 1

Screen Cleaner Kit

Keep your screen free from dust and fi ngerprints with this screen cleaner kit. Includes pump spray and cloth. Sold separately for the CG210-N and CG19 and bundled with all other models.

Warranty

Brightness and Color Warranty

EIZO offers a fi ve-year warranty for all

ColorEdge monitors. For most models, the backlight is warranted for three years at a brightness of up to a specifi c fi gure and color temperature from

5,000 – 6,500 K with the usage time a maximum of 10,000 hours.

(See footnote 1 on page 6 for brightness fi gures.)

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All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. ColorEdge and EIZO are registered trademarks of Eizo Nanao Corporation.

Specifi cations are subject to change without notice.

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