EIZO Library

Monitor Basics in Plain English
Getting More from Your Monitor
Looking at Monitors through Manga
Color Management Resources
Australian Interviews, Tips and Tutorials

Monitor Basics in Plain English

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.
	Smoother Video with Cutting-Edge Technologies: LCD Monitor I/P ConversionNEW 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.

Page Top

Getting More from Your Monitor

These articles will show you how to test your monitor's ability to display both still and moving images as well as how to fully utilize it if you can connect it to a laptop PC.

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.

Page Top

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: 1,473 KB)

Let master photographer Eizo Utsuri show you why it's important that photo enthusiasts pick the right monitor and why the FORIS FS2331 fits the bill.

Page Top

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 with ColorEdge Monitors (PDF: 4,600 KB) Using a mix of text and illustrations, this booklet details the four points of color management and the role of the monitor in the color management workflow.
	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.
	Color Matching between Your Monitor and Prints
	Color Management in Practice
	Choosing the Right Monitors for a Color Management System
	Monitor Calibration