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1. The Open window appears 5 Select a file and click Open The file is imported and the adjustment target is updated Note e The extension of the target file that can be read is cntarget To export the adjustment target file The created adjustment targets can be exported to file and used as adjustment targets in other Calibration Modes and the Calibration Modes of other monitors 1 Open the main window 2 Select the Calibration Mode to export 3 Click Edit The adjustment target editing window appears 4 Click Export The Save window appears 5 Set the file name and click Save The configuration information file is saved Note e The extension of the target file to be saved is cntarget 24 Chapter 3 Monitor adjustment 3 3 Adjusting the Standard Mode To adjust brightness white point gamma and so on Use the main window to adjust items such as brightness white point and gamma for Standard Mode For details on items that can be adjusted see the User s Manual of the monitor Brightness 120 White point REC709 v 6500 Gamma REC1886 v REC709 v Clipping Emulation LUT None e If adjusting a Standard Mode using ColorNavigator NX do not adjust the monitor using the control buttons on the monitor Note The monitor brightness and gamut gradually alter over time Referring to the next section adjust usin
2. IfCalibration IfCorrection Color Mode Adjusted status D ltalibrane E Corectio settings Necessary Selected Adjusted Enable Necessary Not selected Adjusted Enable None Disable Standard Mode e The mark is blue e A black dot is displayed at the center of a currently selected color mode Color Mode Mark Oi Not selected Chapter 1 Introduction 7 Detailed Display Area The displayed contents differ according to the selected color mode Calibration Mode The set adjustment targets and the adjustment results are displayed You can edit adjustment targets by clicking Edit Target Brightness 80 cd m Black level Minimum Contrast ratio White point 5000 K Gamma R GS B Priority Standard Gamut R G B 0 1501 0 0632 Emulation LUT None ce last adjustment 1 hour s Adjustment date elfCalibration date Allows you to create the emulation data ympensation table FAR 2asurement device _ Edit an adjustment target 8 Chapter 1 Introduction Standard Mode You can configure the items that can be set using the monitor s control buttons Brightness 120 cd m White point REC709 v 6500 Gamma REC1886 v REC709 0 1500 0 Clipping Emulation LUT None Allows you to create the Emulation v emulation data of the motion picture film page 27 Chapter 1 Introduction 9
3. 3 Right click on the list select Enable 44 Chapter 4 Managing the Monitor 4 5 Resetting to Default Reset the setting for all color modes to the default setting 1 Open the main window 2 Select Import target from Advanced The Open window appears 3 Select a file and click Open Select a file named Default_MonitorConfiguration the name of the product you are using cnmonitor and click Open A confirmation message is displayed The file is imported and the adjustment target is resetted to the default setting Chapter 4 Managing the Monitor 45 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If a problem still remains after applying the suggested remedies contact your local EIZO representative Possible cause and remedy 1 Software cannot be installed e Check the system requirements of ColorNavigator NX Check whether the system meets the requirements for operation described in 2 1 System Requirements page 11 ColorNavigator NX cannot be installed simultaneously with ColorNavigator Uninstall ColorNavigator 2 Monitor cannot be recognized software Check whether the monitor meets the requirements for operation cannot be started described in 2 1 System Requirements page 11 If you use a ColorEdge series monitor that does not meet the requirements for operation use the ColorNavigator Check whether the USB cables are connected properly When the monitor is equipped with multiple USB up
4. Note When X Rite i1Pro Pro2 Monitor is used and the measurement device has been calibrated to comply with XRGA select i1Pro Pro2 Monitor XRGA After completing the selection click Next 18 Chapter 3 Monitor adjustment 8 Proceed monitor adjustment The measurement window appears on the screen Tilt the LCD panel up slightly and attach the measurement device to the measurement window Refer to the user s manual of the measurement device for the attachment procedure Follow the software instructions to start monitor adjustment The operation method is displayed according to the measurement device for use When monitor adjustment is started the measurement pattern is displayed and adjustment is automatically performed The measurement window may not be displayed at the center of the screen depending on the monitor or OS settings In this case attach a measurement device around the center of the screen regardless of the position of the measurement window When a built in calibration sensor is used the measurement result may be affected by ambient light entering the sensor part Check the following points before beginning measurement Use a curtain or the like to block any windows so that natural outside light does not enter the room Ensure that the lighting in the room does not change during measurement It is recommended that the monitor hood be attached The figure displayed in this window dep
5. Install the software Follow the instructions to install the software 2 3 Uninstalling the Software Windows A user account with the Administrator authority is required e Please consult your system administrator for your account 1 Select Uninstall a program from Control Pane and click it 2 Select ColorNavigator NX from the list and click Uninstall Macintosh 1 Double click the Library Application Support EIZO ColorNavigator NX ColorNavigator NX Uninstaller icon Linux e A user account with the root authority is required 1 Execute var opt EIZO ColorNavigator NX uninstall_nx sh 14 Chapter 2 Setup Chapter 3 Monitor adjustment 3 1 Preparing for Adjustment 1 Connect the USB upstream port of the monitor and the USB downstream port of the PC with a USB cable Attention e When the monitor is equipped with multiple USB upstream ports use the port that is associated with the input signal to be displayed For details refer to the monitor User s Manual 2 Connect the measurement device to the USB downstream port of the computer or the monitor Some measurement devices may have restrictions on the USB port to connect For details see the user s manual of the measurement device If the measurement device is connected after starting up ColorNavigator NX it may not be detected Be sure to connect the measurement device before sta
6. s measurement devices X Rite i1Pro 2 has been calibrated to comply with XRGA X Rite i1Pro Monitor has not been calibrated to comply with XRGA by default Ask X Rite for calibration so that they can calibrate the device to comply with XRGA Chapter 7 Glossary 51 Appendix Trademark The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries VESA is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association Acrobat Adobe Adobe AIR and Photoshop are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and other countries AMD Athlon and AMD Opteron are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc Apple ColorSync eMac iBook iMac iPad Mac MacBook Macintosh Mac OS PowerBook and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Inc ColorMunki Eye One and X Rite are registered trademarks or trademarks of X Rite Incorporated in the United States and or other countries ColorVision and ColorVision Spyder2 are registered trademarks of DataColor Holding AG in the United States Spyder3 Spyder4 and Spyder5 are trademarks of DataColor Holding AG ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the United States Environmental Protection Agency in the United States and other countries GRACoL and IDEAlliance are registered trademarks of International Digital Enterprise Alliance NEC is a r
7. 3 Click Timer in the toolbar Preferences Check the check box to activate timer Set the interval for the timer Check the Show Warning check box uncheck the Use power indicator of the monitor check box and set the timer to 200 hours Also return other settings to the defaults Default OK Cancel Note If the timer is set at a value larger than that specified in the steps of To set SelfCalibration SelfCorrection page 28 the timer will not work 3 6 Displaying Test Patterns The test pattern to visually check the adjustment status can be displayed It allows you to check that grayscale images do not contain any color as well as that the tone curve is displayed correctly The gamma confirmation can be executed during the operation at the recommended resolution of the monitor About the recommended resolution of the monitor see the user s manual of the monitor e Depending on monitor and OS settings test patterns may be displayed on only the right or left side of the screen This will not affect adjustment or validation of the monitor 1 Open the main window 2 Select Test pattern from Advanced The test pattern appears When you click on the test pattern it closes 32 Chapter 3 Monitor adjustment 3 7 Correcting a Measurement Device Correcting a Measurement Value The compensation method for the measurement device can be set Set the method in Preference
8. Adjust button Proceed monitor adjustment see 3 2 Adjusting Calibration Mode page 16 Advanced button item Overview Reference Importing Monitor Setting Import settings of a different monitor Import page 39 Exporting Monitor Setting Export monitor settings to a file and Export page 39 share with other monitors Test pattern Shows the test pattern 3 6 Displaying Test Patterns page 32 SelfCalibration Set SelfCalibration SelfCorrection To set SelfCalibration SelfCorrection SelfCorrection settings page 28 Sensor correlation Allows you to correlate the built in Correlate with the Reference Measurement calibration sensor with the reference Device page 33 measurement device Standard ModeCalibration Allows you to update the monitor Adjusting Using a Measurement Device gamut page 26 Only monitors of the CG series are displayed Management button item Overview Reference information to the monitor settings page 42 Help button Item _ Overview Reference poe ee the User s Manual this document 6 1 Showing the User s Manual page 47 Monitor information Shows the monitor information 6 2 Showing Monitor Information page 47 Program the Quality Improvement Program Improvement Program page 48 page 48 10 Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Setup 2 1 System Re
9. GT Sunday LE and time for executing Setting Details Quarterly Set the month week day of the Biannually week and time for executing Annually and time for executing for executing Frequency Frequency the next execution fCalibration while the monitor is in use er saving mode e Check the check box to execute SelfCalibration when the monitor enters power saving mode or when the monitor is turned off e Uncheck the check box to execute SelfCalibration according to the set schedule regardless of the current usage state of the monitor 5 Set whether or not to execute Standard Mode calibration when SelfCalibration is executed Standard Mode calibration e Check the check box to execute Standard Mode calibration page 26 when SelfCalibration is executed 6 After completing the setting click OK Chapter 3 Monitor adjustment 29 SelfCorrection 1 Enable the SelfCorrection function Check the check box Specify the time to use the monitor Only Usage time can be set as the Period Frequency for executing SelfCorrection In addition the execution timing of SelfCorrection is when the monitor enters power saving mode or when the monitor is turned off 3 Set whether or not to execute Standard Mode calibration when SelfCorrection is executed e This setting is not displayed for monitors that do not support Standard Mode calibration M Standard Mode ca
10. the Settings of the Monitor 40 4 3 Setting Management Information to the MONON iii sites transe 41 Setting the Asset Information 41 Configuring ColorNavigator Network SSNS anses nt A ian a 42 4 4 Managing the Color Mode 43 To change the name of the mode 43 To change the type of color mode 44 To disable unused color modes 06 44 Enable a mode that was disabled 44 4 5 Resetting to Default 45 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 46 Chapter 6 Reference s ecceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 47 6 1 Showing the User s Manual 47 6 2 Showing Monitor Information 47 6 3 Participating in the Quality Improvement Proga nnns 48 6 4 Checking the Latest Software 48 6 5 Displaying the Version Information 49 Chapters GO SS A Ver 50 Appendia 52 Trademarks ssssssssarsnensaiesanrrisssesaiuisennrins enises 52 CONTENTS 3 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 4 Features Directly save information to the monitor The adjustment result is saved for each color mode making it easy to switch the display between color modes Adjustments and information are sustained even if the monitor is connected to a different computer This is suitable if not installing software for adjusting the monitor on the creator s computer or in an environment where the software cannot be installed Color Mode Management Allows switchi
11. 26 Chapter 3 Monitor adjustment 3 4 Specifying Film Emulation Data Emulation data can be created from the characteristic file 3D LUT file of a motion picture film provided for color grading systems and be applied to and displayed on a monitor e This function is not available in the ColorEdge CG245W CGF275W CG246 and CX series monitor e For CG276 you can set the data to one Calibration Mode only The extensions of the 3D LUT file that can be read are as follows 3dl cub 1 Open the main window 2 Click Emulation LogView LUT in the detailed display area The 3D LUT file selection screen appears Emulation Log view LUT Disable 3 Select the 3D LUT file to emulate Click Browse and then select the 3D LUT file to emulate r n ColorNavigator NX s Select the 3D LUT file of the film for emulation P a ociatec CAL Cancel lt Back Finish 4 Click Next The emulation data creation starts Note This cannot be set for unadjusted Calibration Modes e To disable the setting select Emulation Disable Chapter 3 Monitor adjustment 27 3 5 Periodic Adjustment When used over a period of time monitors gradually dim lose brightness and the color changes as time passes and thereby cannot correctly display colors Therefore monitors must be periodically returned to the original state which means they must be readjusted This can be
12. B cables are required for monitor adjustment e 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 ColorNavigator NX For details of how to change the settings see the User s Manual of the graphics board Independent screen on each Same screen on each monitor A screen over the multiple monitor OK NG monitors NG e When using ColorNavigator NX with a monitor and laptop PC connected settings for mirroring duplicating displays must be disabled in OS settings Adjustment using ColorNavigator NX is not possible if identical screens are displayed on the monitor and laptop PC A 8 Independent screen on the monitor Same screen on the monitor and laptop PC monitor NG and laptop PC monitor OK Mirroring duplicating 12 Chapter 2 Setup 2 2 Installing the Software Windows Attention e A user account with the Administrator authority is required e Please consult your system administrator for your account 1 After unzip the downloaded file click setup exe The installer starts up 2 Install the software Follow the instructions to install the software Note The measurement device driver is automatically installed with ColorNavigato
13. User s Manual ColorNavigator NX Color Management Software Ver 1 1 Important Please read this User s Manual carefully to familiarize yourself with safe and effective usage e The latest software and User s Manual are available for download from our web site http www eizoglobal com About This Manual This manual describes the features installation and usage of the Color Management Software ColorNavigator NX Precautions on Use ColorNavigator NX is software suitable for use by administrators in environments where software for adjusting a monitor will not or cannot be installed on the creator s machine such as in the video editing and post production market When using ColorEdge for creative work such as photography or printing please use ColorNavigator No part of this manual may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical or otherwise without the prior written permission of EIZO Corporation EIZO Corporation is under no obligation to hold any submitted material or information confidential unless prior arrangements are made pursuant to EIZO Corporation s receipt of said information Although every effort has been made to ensure that this manual provides up to date information please note that EIZO software specifications are subject to change without notice 2 About This Manual CONTENTS About This Manualsssmmemesmmenenns
14. a file e Settings can be shared only among the same model Settings cannot be shared between different models Note e Monitor settings that can be shared are color mode settings the SelfCalibration SelfCorrection schedule and the key lock setting Import Load monitor settings from a file and apply them to the monitor 1 Open the main window 2 Select Importing Monitor Setting from Advanced The Open window appears 3 Select a file and click Open The confirmation message appears The file is imported and the adjustment target is updated Note The extension of the file that can be read is cnmonitor Export Export monitor settings to a file and share with other monitors 1 Open the main window 2 Select Export Monitor Setting from Advanced The Save window appears 3 Set the file name and click Save The file is saved Note e The extension of the file to be saved is the name of the product you are using cnmonitor Chapter 4 Managing the Monitor 39 4 2 Changing the Settings of the Monitor The settings of the currently being used monitor can be changed from ColorNavigator NX 1 Open the main window 2 Click Preferences 3 Click Monitor in the toolbar Preferences Default OK Cancel 4 Set each function Key Lock The control buttons of the monitor can be locked unlocked Setting Bu
15. according to the instructions provided by your system administrator 1 Open the main window 2 Click ColorNavigator Network from Management The ColorNavigator Network Settings screen appears ColorNavigator Network settings A connection file is required to connect to the ColorNavigator Network Click to import the connection file Import connection file Click to clear the connection settings proxy example com Input the address for the proxy server Input the port number for the proxy server eee Show log Cancel Show log file Note e Please consult your system administrator for the network settings 3 Click OK to exit the setting ColorNavigator Network settings are updated after the main window is closed Attention e Enabling the ColorNavigator NX Agent is necessary to operate ColorNavigator Network For details refer to Set ColorNavigator NX Agent During System Start Up page 37 42 Chapter 4 Managing the Monitor 4 4 Managing the Color Mode To change the name of the mode Change the names of color modes 1 Open the main window 2 Select the mode to change its name 3 Right click on the list select Rename Note e When using Macintosh hold down the control key and click the mouse 4 Set the mode name a rm OK Cancel 5 After completing the setting click OK Note To restore the name to the defau
16. avigator Network The monitor administrator can set monitor information targeted for management and retrieve and manage information of individual monitors using a Web browser Note About ColorNavigator Network e ColorNavigator Network is an administrative support tool that allows you to access a server from a network computer using a web browser in order to centrally manage the settings and asset information of the monitors connected to the computers with ColorNavigator NX installed e For more information on ColorNavigator Network refer to our web site http www eizoglobal com Asset management information registration Unique asset management information can be registered to the monitor System resident function The color mode of the monitor can be changed without displaying the main window Chapter 1 Introduction 1 2 About ColorNavigator License For some types of monitors the ColorNavigator license may need to be purchased and registered to the monitor for use of this software If the license has not been registered the software will not start For the purchase of the license contact your local EIZO representative How to Check License Registration The license registration status can be checked using Monitor Info on the monitor For details see the User s Manual of the monitor If ColorNavigator License in the monitor information screen is Not Registered the ColorNavigator license must
17. be displayed by selecting Quality Improvement Program from Help in the main window If you participate the program will automatically collect information about how you use the product The collected data is anonymous and will not include any information that may lead to your identification Quality Improvement Program Do you want to participate in the Quality Improvement Program If you take part the program automatically collects anonymous information about how you use the product The program does not collect information that could be used to identify you such as your name address and email Yes I want to participate in the program No I don t want to participate in the program ns sa OK 6 4 Checking the Latest Software 1 Open the main window 2 Select Version from Help Copyright 2014 2015 O Corporation All rights reserved Other license information ee Check for update When the box is checked the _ Check for update when startup availability of an update is checked during ColorNavigator NX startup ns Default OK Cancel 3 Click Check for update When an update is available a notification window appears Note The PC you are using must be connected to the Internet to update the software 48 Chapter 6 Reference 6 5 Displaying the Version Information 1 Open the main window 2 Select Version from Help The version information wi
18. be purchased and registered to the monitor e If ColorNavigator License in the monitor information screen is Registered there is no need to purchase the ColorNavigator license 1 3 Differences Between ColorNavigator ColorNavigator NX cannot be installed simultaneously with ColorNavigator Select the software according to your requirements ColorNavigator NX and ColorNavigator differ by the following points Monitor adjustment functions supported not supported Function Details ColorNavigator NX ColorNavigator Mode values using a measurement device Mode color gamut using the software Create a color profile Generate and register an ICC profile ColorSync profile to the system to incorporate the monitor into the color management work flow Monitor display status Measure the display status of the monitor and check the difference from the optimum value 1 All Calibration Modes can be adjusted 2 One Calibration Mode can be adjusted per input signal 3 The creation timing and details of profiles cannot be changed Generating Adjustment Targets supported not supported Function Details Adjustment target Adjust the monitor using target values of a generation based on profile from a different monitor color profiles Adjustment target Adjust the monitor by measuring printed ColorNavigator NX ColorNavigator generation based on paper and the monitor using an external measurem
19. checked at the main window closure The check box is checked by default Chapter 3 Monitor adjustment 35 3 8 Using ColorNavigator NX Agent ColorNavigator NX Agent is a resident function within the system that allows you to use the ColorNavigator NX functions without displaying the main window Availabel Functions e Changing coloe mode e Displaying main window Active Icon The icon is displayed in the notification area Windows the dock Mac OS X or in the panel Linux while ColorNavigator NX Agent is in active The color of the icon changes according to the operating status e ColorNavigator NX Agent is running normally ColorNavigator NX can be started up Color mode can be changed e Unadjusted color mode is selected ColorNavigator NX needs to be start up and readjusted e ColorNavigator NX is running ColorNavigator NX Agent cannot be operated until quitting ColorNavigator NX 36 Chapter 3 Monitor adjustment Set ColorNavigator NX Agent During System Start Up By default when the system starts up ColorNavigator NX Agent also starts running as resident software Set the startup of ColorNavigator NX Agent according to the following procedure 1 Open the main window 2 Click Preferences The Preferences dialog box appears 3 Click Others in the toolbar Preferences hen built ir Default Cancel 4 Check the Use ColorNavigator NX Agent check box to r
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21. edit the adjustment target 20 To set standard values as adjustment TARQSUS ireas e a SEE TERE 2 To import the adjustment target file 24 To export the adjustment target file 24 3 3 Adjusting the Standard Mode 25 To adjust brightness white point gamma and SOOM scie scssncssremesaetrseensessee 25 Adjusting Using a Measurement Device 26 3 4 Specifying Film Emulation Datia 27 3 5 Periodic Adjustment 28 To set SelfCalibration SelfCorrection 28 To set whether to display message SelfCalibration SelfCorrection warning 31 Setting the Timer 32 3 6 Displaying Test Patterns 32 3 7 Correcting a Measurement Device 33 Correcting a Measurement Value 33 Correlate with the Reference Measurement DEVICE 4 33 To set how to display correlation warning at main window closure eeeeee 35 3 8 Using ColorNavigator NX Agent 36 Availabel Functions 36 Active Cohenen RNS 36 Set ColorNavigator NX Agent During System Start UP zera siennes 37 Changing Color Mode 37 Starting ColorNavigator NX 38 Chapter 4 Managing the Monitor 39 4 1 Sharing the Monitor Setting ss sssss1ss1s21 39 MPO eaa rere recs trerrerer errr 39 EXPO ene ances 39 4 2 Changing
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23. ends on the type of measurement device connected to the computer Note e Monitors equipped with built in correction sensor measure the white point using the built in correction sensor after the monitor adjustment is performed by the measurement device The measurement results are referred to for the SelfCorrection operation Progress bars are displayed on the right bottom corner while adjustment is in progress Adjusting monitor brightness Message display area eee Instructions or any software a messages will be displayed while the adjustment is in progress Adjustment status display area The present adjustment status is plotted in the chart You can change the view using the mouse cursor Chapter 3 Monitor adjustment 19 O Confirm the result t de Compensation table n lt Back Finish 10 Click Finish to quit the adjustment To edit the adjustment target Calibration Mode adjustment targets are edited on a dedicated screen 1 Open the main window 2 Select the Calibration Mode to edit the adjustment taregt 3 Click Edit The screen image appears Specify brightness black level white point gamma the gamma adjustment method priority and color gamut Brightness Set the brightness when displaying white color Black Level Set the brightness of black black level Specify Minimum or a value in units of cd m2 Recommended Minimum 20 Chapter 3 Mon
24. ent results measurement device and then setting the measurement results as the target value Chapter 1 Introduction 5 Managing Monitors supported not supported Function Details ColorNavigator NX ColorNavigator Import and export of Share monitor settings with other monitors N monitor settings Renaming color modes Change the names of color modes V le Disable modes Disable color modes that are not used V Switching between Standard Mode and Calibration Mode can Standard Mode and be switched between Calibration Mode Support The monitor administrator can set monitor ColorNavigator information targeted for management Network and retrieve and manage information of individual monitors Asset management Register unique asset management 7 information to the monitor 1 Except for CG245W CG246 CG275W CG276 CX240 and CX270 Advanced Functions supported not supported Function Details ColorNavigator NX ColorNavigator Tablet device Measure and emulate the color emulation characteristics of tablet devices on the monitor Emulation based on Apply and emulate color profiles of various the color profile machines such as printers printing paper V and other monitors on the monitor Light booth adjustment The brightness or illuminance of the light booth can be adjusted 1 4 Main window Select a function on the main window which is displayed when the software is
25. g a measurement device Chapter 3 Monitor adjustment 25 Adjusting Using a Measurement Device Measure the monitor s color characteristic and then set the measurement result to the monitor By this the following corrections are made e The white point is adjusted so that it is as close as possible to the standard value e In modes that adjust the color gamut such as an sRGB the gamut values are adjusted so that they are close to each standard value In the monitors that adjust the brightness in units of cd m the brightness information is also updated during execution of this function 1 Open the main window 2 Select Standard Mode calibration from Advanced 3 Select the measurement device Initialize the reference measurement device according to the instructions The operation method is displayed according to the measurement device for use Follow the instructions to operate the device Initialization takes a few seconds When the initialization has completed the measurement window appears 4 Measure the monitor Follow the window instructions to measure the monitor The measurement is performed automatically When the measurement has completed a message appears Note e To reset the monitor gamut and brightness to the default setting select Standard Mode calibration Reset to default from Advanced in the main window Over time changes of the monitor are not put into account
26. ibration sensor is completed Attention e If there is any problem with the correlation results an error message is displayed Follow the message to perform the correlation again e When adjusting a monitor using a built in calibration sensor with the correlation result applied select the name of the measurement device from Reference device in the measurement device selection window when performing adjustment Note e The correlation result is added to the measurement results of the built in calibration sensor Therefore adjustment of the monitor after the correlation is recommended To set how to display correlation warning at main window closure Check the status of the correlation of the built in calibration sensor when closing the main window The warning message can be displayed when the measurement results between the reference measurement device and the built in calibration sensor are not correlated Attention e This function is available for monitors with built in calibration sensor Note e See Correlate with the Reference Measurement Device page 33 for the correlation for the built in calibration sensor 1 Open the main window 2 Click Preferences 3 Click Others in the toolbar Preferences Default OK Cancel 4 When the Show message when built in sensor correlation is required check box is selected the correlation status of the built in calibration sensor is
27. itor adjustment White Point Set the white point When you set the target white point by color coordinates assign the target between 0 24 and 0 45 for x coordinate and y coordinate Gamma Load an LUT file and set the gamma or export the set gamma to an LUT file Standard Set the gamma and priority For LUT and L see Chapter 7 Glossary page 50 Specify whether to put the priority on Gray balance in Priority When loading the LUT file It is necessary to prepare a CSV file in which 256 numeric values are recorded 1 value per line The following shows the format The file extension is CSV Records one numeric value per line Records 256 numeric values Records real numbers greater than 0 The 256th value should be the highest in the record Priority Gray balance The monitor is adjusted so that the chromaticity of the middle tone area equals the white point Standard The gray balance is adjusted while maintaining the contrast Recommended Contrast Monitor is adjusted so that the contrast is set to maximum EXT e When Priority is set to Gray balance all points on the grayscale are adjusted toward the target white point Select this when correcting with priority on the whiteness in the middle tone area However the following limitations apply when Gray balance is selected The contrast might decrease The color gamut might be narro
28. k up Table In monitor profiles the gamma characteristic may be represented either numerically or as an LUT When creating an adjustment target using ColorNavigator NX a profile can be loaded If the selected profile indicates the gamma characteristic as an LUT LUT is displayed Resolution A measurement that defines the clarity with which an image can be represented It is defined by the number of pixels which can be displayed per line multiplied by the number of lines on the screen such as 1024 x 768 The more number of pixels the more information the image has sRGB Standard RGB International standard for color reproduction and color space among peripheral devices such as monitors printers digital cameras scanners As a form of simple color matching for the Internet colors can be displayed using tones close to those of the transmission and reception devices Temperature Color Temperature is a method to measure the white color tone generally indicated in degrees Kelvin The screen becomes reddish at a low temperature and bluish at a high temperature like the flame temperature 5000 K Slightly reddish white usually used in print industry 6500 K White called daylight color suited for displaying photos and web browsing 9300 K Slightly bluish white usually used for television 50 Chapter 7 Glossary XRGA X Rite Standards for Graphic Arts The calibration standard specified by X Rite and used for X Rite
29. lation is not supported by the built in correction sensor Note e Correlation can be performed per each type of measurement device Chapter 3 Monitor adjustment 33 1 Open the main window 2 Select Sensor correlation from Advanced The measurement device selection window appears 3 Select the measurement device Select a reference measurement device from the list Initialize the measurement device if necessary After selecting the target creation method click Next e Be sure that light does not seep through to the sensor of the measurement device during initialization Precise adjustment results cannot be obtained if light is detected during the initialization process Note e When X Rite i1Pro Pro2 Monitor is used and the measurement device has been calibrated to comply with XRGA select i1Pro Pro2 Monitor XRGA e When Klein K 10 Photo Research PR 655 PR 680 or Konica Minolta CA 210 CA 310 CS 1000 CS 1000A CS 2000 CS 2000A is used the correlation method can be selected When Accuracy is selected processing time is longer because the middle tone is measured 4 Proceed correlation The measurement window appears on the screen Tilt the LCD panel up slightly and attach the reference measurement device to the measurement window Refer to the user s manual of the measurement device for the attachment procedure Proceed with correlation in accordance with the in
30. libration SelfCalibration adj e Check the check box to execute Standard Mode calibration page 26 when SelfCorrection is executed 4 After completing the setting click OK e Use SelfCalibration SelfCorrection in order to sustain ColorNavigator NX adjustments e The color profile of the system is not updated when SelfCalibration SelfCorrection is executed When the color profile needs to be updated use ColorNavigator NX to make the adjustments e The timer page 32 operation is unaffected by SelfCalibration SelfCorrection schedule 30 Chapter 3 Monitor adjustment To set whether to display message SelfCalibration SelfCorrection warning Check the SelfCalibration SelfCorrection setting when closing the main window The warning message can be displayed when SelfCalibration SelfCorrection is disabled 1 Open the main window 2 Click Preferences 3 Click Others in the toolbar Preferences iene Default 4 When the Show message when SelfCalibration SelfCorrection is disabled check box is selected the status of the SelfCalibration SelfCorrection setting is checked during closure of the main window The check box is checked by default Chapter 3 Monitor adjustment 31 Setting the Timer Setting a timer displays messages on the screen when the specified monitor usage time has elapsed after the monitor adjustment 1 Open the main window 2 Click Preferences
31. lt see 4 5 Resetting to Default page 45 Chapter 4 Managing the Monitor 43 To change the type of color mode Standard Mode and Calibration Mode can be switched between Attention This function is not available in CG245W CG246 CG275W CG276 CX240 or CX270 e When Standard Mode is switched to Calibration Mode Standard Mode settings will be lost Returning to Standard Mode again will not restore these settings e When Calibration Mode is switched to Standard Mode settings will be lost Returning to Calibration Mode again will not restore these adjustment results 1 Open the main window 2 Select the mode to change its type 3 Right click on the list select Change type The confirmation message appears Note e When using Macintosh hold down the control key and click the mouse 4 Click OK To disable unused color modes Only the modes currently being set can be selected This setting is suitable when you are using limited display modes and you do not want to change the customized display state 1 Open the main window 2 Select the color mode to disable 3 Right click on the list select Disable Note e When using Macintosh hold down the control key and click the mouse e A disabled color mode can be selected and displayed using ColorNavigator NX but cannot be adjusted Enable a mode that was disabled 1 Open the main window 2 Select the color mode to enable
32. ms 2 Precautions on Use 2 GONTENTS saan EERE 3 Chapter 1 Introduction 4 11 Features ese nn ras 4 1 2 About ColorNavigator License 5 How to Check License Registration 5 i 1 3 Differences Between ColorNavigator 5 Monitor adjustment functions 5 Generating Adjustment Targets 5 Managing Monitors 6 Advanced FUNCIONS erei esse hreeusts 6 1 4 Main WIR entr tn 6 Color Mode List 7 Detailed Display Area 8 Adut PU suisses ist 10 Advanced button 10 Management button c cesceseeeeeseeeeeeeeees 10 Help DUON Es st suisse ssinosnsmetinis sant 10 Chapter 2 Setup ea 14 2 1 System Requirements cccceeeeeeneeeee 11 COMmpUIC Isic ees 11 MONO RER 1 Measurement device 12 2 2 Installing the Software cscssseeeeee 13 WAGE csaccscycencnscecesessszcntccisiaencensnsessnsnesie 13 i Macintosh esmendat ermassi 13 O Et al rss reenter reer terterree vere then detre eter 14 3 2 3 Uninstalling the Software cccsseeeeeee 14 D WNION Sease 14 Macintosh 14 RIT A E E A ET 14 Chapter 3 Monitor adjustment 000000 15 3 1 Preparing for Adjustment cccseeeseeeees 15 3 2 Adjusting Calibration Mode 16 Oca eens 16 To
33. ndow appears Preferences 015 EIZO Corporation All rights reserved Other license information c Check for update C Check for update when startup p OK Default Cancel Chapter 6 Reference 49 Chapter 7 Glossary Gain This is used to adjust each color parameter for red green and blue An LCD monitor displays the color by the light passing through the panel color filter Red green and blue are the three primary colors All the colors on the screen are displayed by combining these three colors The color tone can be changed by adjusting the light intensity volume passing through each color s filter Gamma Generally the relationship that the light intensity values of a monitor change nonlinearly to the input signal level is called Gamma Characteristic When the gamma value is low the middle tone area is displayed brighter and darker when high Changes to the gamma value will not affect contrast A gamma value appropriate for the display content should be selected L L is a lightness value based on the CIELUV and CIELAB color spaces CIELUV and CIELAB are color spaces that describe the relationship between color and human vision in which L corresponds to perceived brightness LUT Look up Table The gamma characteristic may be represented numerically for example as Gamma 2 2 However a table is used whenever the characteristic cannot be represented in this way This table is called LUT Loo
34. ng between color mode types Calibration Mode and Standard Mode Except for CG245W CG246 CG275W CG276 CX240 and CX270 Color modes can be renamed Color modes that are not used can be disabled Note About color mode types The following two types of color modes are available Calibration Mode This color mode is for adjusting the monitor display using software such as ColorNavigator NX Standard Mode This color mode refers to modes other than Calibration Mode The operation buttons on the front of the monitor are used to adjust the monitor display without the need for software such as ColorNavigator NX Allows you to adjust the ColorEdge series monitor easily A different set of adjustment targets can be set to each Calibration Mode and each set can be separately adjusted Color modes other than Calibration Mode can be adjusted without using the monitor s control buttons color profile that contains the adjusted status of the monitor is created and set to the system Allows you to specify the target values for the brightness white point gamma black level and color gamut of the monitor precisely The built in calibration sensor and built in correction sensor are available The schedule for SelfCalibration and SelfCorrection can be configured Correlates the measurement result from the built in calibration sensor with the measurement results from other measurement devices Supports ColorN
35. not be used e Linux is not supported e ColorMunki Smile cannot be used X Rite i1Pro2 i1Pro itMonitor Spectral Whether or not to comply with XRGA can be selected For more information see Chapter 7 Glossary page 50 e Linux is not supported for measurement devices that support XRGA Rite Display 3 Pro iiFier SSCS Filter e Linux is not supported Photo Research PR 655 PR When the Display automatically detected device check box 680 is unchecked in the measurement device selection window page 18 this is displayed in the list basICColor DISCUS e When the Display automatically detected device check box is unchecked in the measurement device selection window page 18 this is displayed in the list e Linux is not supported Klein K 10 Filter When the Display automatically detected device check box is unchecked in the measurement device selection window page 18 this is displayed in the list Konica Minolta CS 1000 CS Spectral The driver is not included Contact the manufacturer 1000A e Linux is not supported Konica Minolta CA 210 CA 310 The driver is not included Contact the manufacturer Mac OS X and Linux is not supported 2000A fitting 1 1 For details of the system requirements and usage of the measurement device see the user s manual supplied with the product USB hub may be required if adjusting several monitors in a multiple monitor environment Also US
36. olorNavigator NX or double click the ColorNavigator NX shortcut icon on the desktop Macintosh Double click the ColorNavigator NX icon in the Application folder Linux Select the ColorNavigator NX on the Application menu Note At the initial startup of ColorNavigator NX a dialog box asking for your participation in the Quality Improvement Program will be displayed Select either Yes want to participate in the program or No don t want to participate in the program and then click OK For details see 6 3 Participating in the Quality Improvement Program page 48 3 If using in a multi monitor environment select the monitor by following the messages displayed on the screen 4 Select the Calibration Mode to adjust The monitor s Calibration Mode will automatically change 16 Chapter 3 Monitor adjustment 5 Click Adjust Adjust Advanced Management v Help 9 ss Emulation v Edit Preferences 6 When analog signals are input execute an automatic adjustment for the monitor Follow the software instructions and click the Auto adjust button on the monitor After automatic adjustment is completed click Next Chapter 3 Monitor adjustment 17 7 Select a measurement device Follow the software instructions and select a measurement device The operation method is displayed acc
37. ording to the measurement device for use Initialize the measurement device if necessary Initialization takes a few seconds WB CotomNavigator NX i1Displav 3 Pro Rotate the ambient diffuser arm to the opposite side oft When the check box is unchecked all the measurement devices listed in 2 1 mn ms es System Requirements page 11 are displayed in the pull down menu e Be sure that light does not seep through to the sensor of the measurement device during initialization Precise adjustment results cannot be obtained if light is detected during the initialization process e To use basICColor DISCUS Klein K 10 Photo Research PR 655 PR 680 or Konica Minolta CA 210 CA 310 CS 1000 CS 1000A CS 2000 CS 2000A or CS 200 or Photo Research PR 655 PR 680 uncheck the Display automatically detected device check box If using the Klein K 10 measurement device the compensation function of the device can be used Select K 10 to display the Compensation function of the measurement device menu Then select the compensation table to use from the pull down menu Note that when Klein K 10 is used the compensation table of ColorNavigator NX will be disabled e When adjusting a monitor using a built in calibration sensor with the correlation result applied select the name of the measurement device from Reference device in the measurement device selection window when performing adjustment
38. quirements Computer Common Windows or Macintosh system that satisfies the Adobe AIR 3 8 or later system requirements Linux system that satisfies the Adobe AIR 2 0 4 system requirements e Resolution recommended resolution of the monitor About the recommended resolution of the monitor see the user s manual of the monitor USB port at least 1 free port is required A USB cable is required to connect the monitor to the PC OS Windows Windows 8 1 32 bit edition Windows 8 1 64 bit edition Windows 8 32 bit edition Windows 8 64 bit edition 8 Windows 7 Service Pack 1 32 bit edition Windows 7 Service Pack 1 64 bit edition OS X Mountain Lion 10 8 Mac OS X 10 7 5 Macintosh OS X Yosemite 10 10 9 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 64 bit edition OS X Mavericks 10 9 Monitor EIZO ColorEdge CG series monitor with built in calibration sensor EIZO ColorEdge CX series monitor with built in correction sensor 1 A firmware update may be required for CG246 and CG276 For more information refer to our web site http www eizoglobal com 2 For some types of monitors the ColorNavigator license may need to be registered to the monitor For more information see 1 2 About ColorNavigator License page 5 EIZO ColorEdge CS series monitors are not supported Chapter2Setup 11 Measurement device Measurement Device Type Remas X Rite ColorMunki Spectral ColorMunki Display can
39. r NX except for some models of measurement devices It is not necessary to install the measurement device supplied with the device The Windows Security dialog box may appear several times when you install the software If this dialog box is displayed select Install this driver software anyway and proceed with the installation until the dialog box is no longer displayed le ta Windows Security amp Windows can t verify the publisher of this driver software Don t install this driver software i You should check your manufacturer s website for updated driver software for your device Install this driver software anyway Only install driver software obtained from your manufacturer s website or disc Unsigned software from other sources may harm your computer or steal information v See details Macintosh 1 Double click the downloaded file The ColorNavigator NX icon is displayed on the desktop Double click the icon to open the window Note e The ColorNavigator NX folder may open automatically depending on your system environment 2 Double click ColorNavigator NX pkg icon The installer starts up 3 Install the software Follow the instructions to install the software Chapter 2 Setup 13 Linux e A user account with the root authority is required 1 After unarchiving the downloaded file click install_nx sh The installer starts up 2
40. radation Cancel Note e If converting 8 bit 0 255 gradation values to 10 bit multiply the value by four 3 After completing the setting click OK LUT is selected for Gamma 22 Chapter 3 Monitor adjustment Gamut Set the color reproduction area color gamut Recommended Monitor native tive Enter manually R Y NS _ Clipping Note e For details on clipping refer to the user s manual of the monitor OK Cancel After completing the setting click OK To set standard values as adjustment targets Values as defined in standards such as Adobe RGB can be set to adjustment targets 1 Open the main window 2 Select the Calibration Mode to edit the adjustment target 3 Click Edit The adjustment target editing window appears 4 Click Preset targets and select the standard to set The adjustment target is updated to the selected standard value Note A standard value can be set individually for the white point gamma and color gamut Click White Point Gamma and Gamut in the editing window and select the standard to set Chapter 3 Monitor adjustment 23 To import the adjustment target file A created adjustment target file can be loaded 1 Open the main window 2 Select the Calibration Mode to edit the adjustment target 3 Click Edit The adjustment target editing window appears 4 Click Import
41. rting up the ColorNavigator NX 3 Before performing monitor adjustment turn on both the monitor and the computer warming up e Before performing SelfCorrection 60 minutes or more are required to stabilize the monitor Note e To obtain precise adjustment results the monitor and computer must be sufficiently warmed up e The warming up time varies depending on the monitor being used For details on the warming up time see the User s Manual of the monitor 4 Disable the power managing function of the computer Disable the power management function of the computer so it does not enter power saving mode Once the monitor goes into the power save mode it takes a while for the brightness and color conditions to re stabilize Chapter 3 Monitor adjustment 15 3 2 Adjusting Calibration Mode To adjust Adjust the monitor to the set adjustment targets To edit the adjustment target see To edit the adjustment target page 20 1 Prepare the adjustment according to 3 1 Preparing for Adjustment page 15 2 Start up the software Do not disconnect USB cables of the monitor or measurement device while running ColorNavigator NX Doing so may result in system freeze or software malfunction Windows 8 1 Windows 8 Click the tile displayed as ColorNavigator NX in the Start Screen Windows 7 Click Start All Programs EIZO ColorNavigator NX C
42. s 1 Open the main window 2 Click Preferences 3 Click Measurement Device in the toolbar Preferences Select a method to compensate the measurement value mA s Default Cancel 4 Select a method to compensate the measurement value from the Compensation table pull down menu Color management Recommended For accurate color management workflow Suitable for single monitor using Multiple monitor matching For color matching among various monitors No compensation For other company s monitor validation tool The sensor measurement value is used as it is Wide gamut monitors may not be measured correctly depending on your sensor Be careful of the following points when using the built in calibration sensor To select the method for compensating the measurement value correlation with the reference measurement device is necessary For more information see the next page e When correlation with the measurement device is not performed the compensation method is fixed at Color management Recommended despite the results of the compensation method selected Correlate with the Reference Measurement Device Correlation of the measurement results between the reference measurement device and the built in calibration sensor can be performed When the USB of the monitor comes loose during software operation turn off the main power of the monitor and then turn the power back on e Corre
43. set using ColorNavigator NX Before performing SelfCorrection 60 minutes or more are required to stabilize the monitor To set SelfCalibration SelfCorrection 1 Select SelfCalibration settings for CG series or SelfCorrection settings for CX series from Advanced in the main window The Settings window is displayed r ColorNavigator NX Cancel ColorNavigator NX Es SelfCalibration setting window SelfCorrection setting window Note e Content displayed may differ depending on the type of monitor used 2 Set the schedule Set the schedule and timing at which SelfCalibration SelfCorrection is executed SelfCalibration 1 Enable the SelfCalibration function 28 Chapter 3 Monitor adjustment Check the check box 2 Set the Period Frequency at which SelfCalibration is executed e Available settings vary depending on the model of the monitor used Period Select from Month s Week s or Usage time Frequency Quarterly Select from Quarterly Biannually Annually Monthly Weekly Daily or Usage Time 3 Set the interval between the completed SelfCalibration and the next execution or the time for executing The setting details differ depending on the setting made for Period Frequency in step 2 week and time for executing NON
44. started Color Mode List Detailed information display area que Adjust button Advanced Advanced button 7 Management Management button Hep Help button Calibration Calibration 3 Emulation v Edit Preferences button Preferences Quit button 6 Chapter 1 Introduction Color Mode List The color modes available on the monitor you are using are displayed The color mode type is also displayed Calibration or Standard Except for CG245W CG246 CG275W CG276 CX240 and CX270 Right click to enable disable or rename a mode About Marks The marks in the color mode list show the status of each mode Calibration Mode The mark displayed for a Calibration Mode indicates whether adjustment is necessary whether it is currently selected as the color mode and whether it is specified as the target for SelfCalibration or SelfCorrection When the mode is enabled a mark is displayed at the color mode The color of the mark indicates whether adjustment is necessary A blue mark indicates that adjustment is finished and that a certain time has not elapsed yet A red mark indicates that a certain time has elapsed since adjustment was finished A grey mark indicates that it has never been adjusted A black dot is displayed at the center of a currently selected color mode e A target mark P is added to a mode selected as the SelfCalibration or SelfCorrection target
45. stream ports use the port that is associated with the input signal to be displayed For details refer to the monitor User s Manual Check whether the ColorNavigator license is certified see 1 2 About ColorNavigator License page 5 3 The LUT gamma file cannot be loaded e Check whether the file to be loaded meets the format specified in When loading the LUT file page 21 4 Amessage saying A profile is not e Standard Mode calibration may have not been executed although applied to your operating system Standard Mode is selected appears Perform Standard Mode calibration page 26 e Unadjusted Calibration color mode may be selected Adjust selected Calibration Mode 46 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Chapter 6 Reference 6 1 Showing the User s Manual 1 Open the main window 2 Select User s manual from Help The user s manual this document appears 6 2 Showing Monitor Information 1 Open the main window 2 Select Monitor information from Help The monitor information window appears Example Monitor information Monitor name S N Usage time hour s Resolution 2560 x 1440 ColorNavigator license Chapter 6 Reference 47 6 3 Participating in the Quality Improvement Program We would appreciate your understanding and participation in the Quality Improvement Program to improve the ColorNavigator NX software The program participation dialog box can
46. struction on the message window The operation method is displayed according to the measurement device for use When correlation is started the measurement pattern is displayed and correlation is automatically performed The measurement window may not be displayed at the center of the screen depending on the monitor or OS settings In this case attach a measurement device around the center of the screen regardless of the position of the measurement window The correlation result may be affected by ambient light entering the sensor part of the built in calibration sensor Check the following points before beginning correlation Use a curtain or the like to block any windows so that natural outside light does not enter the room Ensure that the lighting in the room does not change during correlation It is recommended that the monitor hood be attached The figure displayed in this window depends on the type of measurement device connected to the computer 5 Confirm the result 34 After completing the correlation the RGB value of the measured color patch and the measurement results of the reference measurement device and the correlated measurement device are displayed Note e When using another measurement device as a reference for correlation or when performing the correlation again click Back to display setting window Chapter 3 Monitor adjustment 6 Click Finish The correlation of the built in cal
47. ttons that can be locked 7 DUE Priority Depending on your monitor type priority of the Digital Uniformity Equalizer DUE which reduces unevenness in display can be changed Uniformity Prioritize reduction of uneven display Brightness Prioritize high brightness and right contrast ratio e After changing a setting of DUE Priority adjust the target and execute sensor correlation again e Only functions supported by your monitor can be set If a function is not supported Not supported is displayed 40 Chapter 4 Managing the Monitor 4 3 Setting Management Information to the Monitor Setting the Asset Information The set information is saved to the monitor Therefore the same asset information is displayed even when displayed using a ColorNavigator NX installed on a different computer 1 Open the main window 2 Click Management Asset The Asset information screen appears Asset information Monitor name CG277 12345678 amp D Design Department User User1 Custom 1 Custom 2 Custom 3 3 Set the asset information 4 After completing the setting click OK Chapter 4 Managing the Monitor 41 Configuring ColorNavigator Network Settings Import a connection file provided by the ColorNavigator Network to configure settings that allow the monitor to be managed from the ColorNavigator Network Note e Configure ColorNavigator Network settings
48. un ColorNavigator NX Agent as resident software from system startup The check box is checked by default Changing Color Mode By changing color mode you can change the setting of the monitor and register the profile to the system easily 1 Open the setting menu Macintosh Right click ColorNavigator NX icon on Dock Windows Right click ColorNavigator NX icon in the notification area Linux Click ColorNavigator NX icon in the panel 2 Select the color mode to set When connecting multiple monitors that are adjustable select the monitor of which color mode to be changed and then select the color mode Selecting a color mode changes the setting of the monitor and registers a profile to the system e Disabled colo rmode is not shown e Start ColorNavigator NX to perform readjustment or validation Chapter 3 Monitor adjustment 37 Starting ColorNavigator NX ColorNavigator NX can be started from ColorNavigator NX Agent 1 Open the setting menu Macintosh Right click ColorNavigator NX icon on Dock Windows Right click ColorNavigator NX icon in the notification area Linux Click ColorNavigator NX icon in the panel 2 Select Start ColorNavigator NX ColorNavigator NX starts up ColorNavigator NX Agent cannot be operated while running ColorNavigator NX 38 Chapter 3 Monitor adjustment Chapter 4 Managing the Monitor 4 1 Sharing the Monitor Setting Share monitor settings with other monitors using
49. wer than adjustment with the priority on Contrast e Gray balance and Standard cannot be adjusted with Spyder3 Spyder4 Spyder5 EX1 EX2 and EX3 Chapter 3 Monitor adjustment 21 Range Extension Depending on the external device the black and white video level of signals may be limited If signals are displayed on the monitor with the limitation in effect black will appear pale and white dull thereby lowering the contrast Such signals can be displayed in the monitor s native contrast ratio by extending the output range While the monitor s range extension function extends the output range of all color modes for display ColorNavigator NX allows only the output range of the target CAL mode to be extended for display e Turn off the monitor s range extension function to use the range extension function of the ColorNavigator NX e When the monitor s range extension function is turned on the range setting window is not displayed 1 Click the LUT and select Specify range gt 5 1 Se Select Specify range from LUT Save LUT file Standard The range setting window is displayed 2 Specify the gamma value and gamma range Specify the gradation to set as black and white in 10 bits 0 to 1023 for the gamma range Specify a nd gamma range Gamma 2 20 Specify the gamma value Specify the black gradation Black position EN White position 1023 B Specify the white g

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