2-4. Conserving Energy
This monitor is equipped with EcoView functions to enable users to conserve energy.
If you use Auto EcoView, which is one of the EcoView functions, the screen brightness is automatically
adjusted according to the ambient brightness.
Function
Setting
Value
Description
Auto EcoView
On
Off
The ambient light sensor on the front of the monitor
detects the ambient brightness to automatically adjust
the screen brightness to a comfortable level using Auto
EcoView. The power consumption of the backlight can
be curtailed by adjusting the brightness to an appropriate
level.
This function can also mitigate eye strain and tiredness
caused by a screen that is too bright or too dark.
Note
•
Be careful not to block the ambient light sensor on the
lower side of the monitor when using Auto EcoView.
•
Even when Auto EcoView is set to “On”, you can
change the brightness of the monitor using the
operation switches ( ) on the front of the monitor or
in the color adjustment settings. The manner in which
Auto EcoView changes the brightness will also vary
depending on the value you set.
•
When “DICOM” is selected for the color mode, the
Auto EcoView setting is turned “Off”.
EcoView Optimizer 2
On
Off
The monitor automatically adjusts the screen brightness
according to the white level of the input signal.
This function can reduce power consumption while
maintaining the brightness specified by the input signal.
Note
•
The setting is turned “Off” in the following cases:
- When “Movie” or “DICOM” is selected for the color
mode
•
When set to “On”, the appearance of pale colors may
change. If this bothers you, set this function to “Off”.
Note
•
The power saving level (Power Reduction, CO
2
Reduction, and Eco Performance Level) can be checked on the
“EcoView Settings” menu. The more indicators that light up representing the Eco Performance Level, the higher
the power saving level attained.
- Power Reduction: the reduction in the backlight’s power consumption as a result of the adjusted brightness
value.
- CO
2
Reduction: converted from the “Power Reduction” value, this is an estimate of the quantity of CO
2
emissions reduced when using the monitor for 1 hour.
•
The numeric value is a result of calculation based on a default setting (0.000555t-CO2 / kWh) determined by a
Japanese ministerial ordinance (2006, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Environment, civil
code article 3) and may differ depending on country and year.
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Chapter 2 Basic Adjustment / Setting
