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To manually characterize:

NOTE

As you enter data, the plots update. This allows you to track possible errors in

your data. Use the magnify buttons to zoom in or out on the plot.

1.Load the .dpx color patch files from the Display Manager System CD onto your computer. The files are located in the Images/Patches folder.

OR

Load one of the KODAK video tapes.

2.From the Characterization drop-down menu on the main window, click Manual Characterization Assistant.

The following window opens.

3.(Optional) Edit the table, if necessary. See “Editing a Characterization Table” on page 45.

4.Project the first color patch.

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Contents Display Manager System User Guide Page Display Manager System USER’S Guide Page AB O U T T H I S BO O K Page TA B L E O F CO N T E N T S Calibration Verifying Appendix C Regulatory Information T RO D U C T I O N System Edition Types of LicensesPrint Film Edition Characterization How it WorksCalibration Verification Viewing and Customizing a LookMain Window Supported Hardware Enable Cable USB Cable ECCGeneric Monitor Support Supported DisplaysWindows MAC OS Irix OS Linux OS Supported SensorsGetting Help To install on a Windows or Macintosh Operating System Install the SoftwareWindows and Macintosh Operating System Installation Linux Installation Irix InstallationTo install on an Irix system To install on a Linux systemConnect the Hardware To position the sensor during calibration To connect the enable cableRite Sensors Rite Monitor Optimizer DTP92+EK To connect the sensor Do not apply a cleanser to the suction cupSequel Chroma 4/C USB Sensor for CRT Monitors Sequel SensorsSequel Chroma 4/L USB Sensor Sequel Chroma 4/C Serial Sensor for CRT Monitors Click Type and select Minolta CS-100A Go to Options SetupClick Type and select PhotoResearch PR-650 Manager System/Licenses Obtain Your LicenseTo purchase a license Renewing Your License Open the Display Manager SystemPreparing the Viewing Environment and Monitor Be FO R E CA L I B R a T I N GSetting the Options Projector Aim Print Film Calibration SetupDisplay Automatic Calibration Display AimAim Settings Video Calibration SetupWhite Patch Dark PatchTolerances Setup Sensor SetupDisplay Setup Use Video Calibration SettingsDirectories Setup Timing SetupTo load a customized .ini file Go to File Load Settings Saving and Loading SettingsTo save all settings at once Go to File Save Settings To create a customized .ini fileAutomatic Calibration CA L I B R a T I O NIf you are prompted to perform a Dark Gain Correction Calibration ProcedureTo automatically calibrate a monitor L i b r a t i o n L i b r a t i o n To evaluate your monitor Monitor EvaluationTo manually calibrate a monitor or HD/SD display Manual CalibrationL i b r a t i o n Click Measure Once or Measure Continuous Click Measure PrimariesProceed to Characterization on Page To automatically characterize your monitor CH a R a C T E R I Z a T I O NAutomatic Characterization A r a c t e r i z a t i o n If characterization failed, see Characterization Failure on Manual Characterization To manually characterize When you are finished, click File Save Characterization File Task Editing a Characterization TableShortcut Keys for the Assistant Page To open the Viewer VI E W I N G a N D CU S T O M I Z I N G LO O K SOpening the Viewer To Quick Verify Using the ViewerGlobal Options Chart with the results is displayed E w i n g a n d C u s t o m i z i n g L o o k s Playback Controls Pop-up Options Toolbar InformationTask Key Viewer Shortcut KeysTo create a print film look Creating a Print Film LookTo create a video look Creating a Video LookLoading an Image Advanced Options Framing SettingsMode Description Gamut Remap SettingsSurround Compensation Transform Bit DepthExample file neutral-based compensation Recorder CompensationOn the Advanced tab, click Recorder Compensation Example file neutral- and color-based compensationTransform Rescale VE R I F Y I N G Verifying the Monitor SetupTo verify monitor setup Verification window opens when the correction is complete Data verify To verify the print film look Verifying the Print Film LookVerification window opens when the correction is complete Ve r i f y i n g Verification Logs VerifySetupResults or VerifyPrintFilmResultsMonitor Setup Verification Log TRO U B L E S H O O T I N G Calibration Failure Verification Failure Characterization FailureDark Gain Correction Failure Sensor Needs to be Replaced Sensor Does Not Adhere to ScreenUSB Device Is Not Recognized Sensor Fails to InitializeLicense File Does Not Work Enable Cable Does Not Recognize the MonitorLicense Has Expired Unable to Load a Transform Unable to Load an ImageUnable to Build or Export a Transform Calibrate Icon Is Not AvailableImage Does Not Appear in the Viewer Problem with the .ini FileClick the Troubleshooting tab Results Are Not as Expected Help System Does Not Work Properly Super Bright Capable Display will not CalibrateInternet Explorer Go to Tools Internet OptionsGo to Edit Preferences NetscapePage MAC OS Minimum Requirements AP P E N D I X a SY S T E M RE Q U I R E M E N T SWindows Operating System Minimum Requirements Linux Operating System Minimum Requirements Irix Operating System Minimum RequirementsAdditional Software and Hardware Page Display Manager System Shortcut Keys AP P E N D I X B SH O R T C U T KEY SViewer Shortcut Keys Manual Characterization Assistant Shortcut KeysAP P E N D I X C RE G U L a T O R Y in FO R M a T I O N EU Weee Color gamut See gamut GL O S S a R YOptions Setup window TemperatureDisplay mode Enable cableSPD See projector SPD AssistantVISION2 HD System See Kodak VISION2 HD System Numerics D EXGain Macintosh Verification Rite Page Page Eastman Kodak Company, 2005. 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VERSION 4.0, 4F3698 specifications

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