
Review Summary
Professionals working in CAD/CAM, DTP and other graphics fields will welcome theFlexScan L997's superb image quality, operational versatility and wide range of image and color control capabilities. An EIZO custom-developed integrated circuit supports advanced functions like industry-first automatic rotation.
The FlexScan L997 introduces ActiveRotation II, an EIZO-exclusive function that provides built-in support for portrait mode. The monitor includes a gravity sensor, so it "knows" when it is being rotated and changes between portrait and landscape modes accordingly. Because it is hardware-based, ActiveRotation II does not absorb CPU power or compromise graphics performance. It supports Windows 2000/XP and Mac OS 9/X platforms.
(Graphics board support for ActiveRotation II varies by manufacturer and model. With some graphics boards, it may be necessary to change the resolution on the PC side or restart the computer after rotating the screen.)
The ActiveShot Picture-in-Picture Display improves work efficiency by letting you use two computers simultaneously from a single monitor. Two picture-in-picture modes are available: Standard, which shows the entire screen from the second source, and Clip, which allows selection of any screen segment for viewing. You can assign main and sub-computers, select the size and position of the sub-window, and makethe sub-window appear and disappear at the touch of a button.
Part of the ScreenManager Pro for LCD utility software, the Image Mode Assignment function lets you assign a Fine Contrast mode to a specific application. Whenever you use the application, the screen automatically changes to the assigned mode. It also provides a WindowMovie mode, which darkens the surrounding background so the video window appears clearer and brighter.
The FlexScan L997 provides sophisticated color space emulation, which enables you to precisely match the color characteristics of other LCD or CRT monitors. This is useful when you are using another monitor as the standard monitor in a workflow or when you have different models in a multi-monitor setup.
The extensive Independent 6-Color control allows the precise adjustment of even a single color in an image. You can independently adjust hue and saturation for each primary (red, green, blue) and secondary (cyan, magenta, yellow) color.
EIZO's powerful new ASIC (application specific integrated circuit) provides 14-bit color processing capability for smooth, accurate grayscale and color rendering even in darker tones, which are typically difficult for LCD monitors to reproduce accurately.
A built-in one-upstream, two-downstream USB 2.0 hub provides high speed (480 Mb/s) connection with other peripherals directly through the monitor. The product name, serial number, and total usage time can all be confirmed in the on-screen display menu. Panel can be removed from its stand and can be mounted on VESA-compliant arms or stands.