Kodak 4F3882 To manually characterize

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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 or download them from http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/products/dlmanage/kdmDown.jhtml. 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 47.

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 Print Film Edition VISION2 HD System Types of LicensesCalibration How it WorksCharacterization Verification Viewing and Customizing a LookMain Window Supported Displays Enable Cable USB Cable ECCSupported Hardware Generic Monitor SupportWindows MAC OS Irix OS Linux OS Supported SensorsGetting Help Windows and Macintosh Operating System Installation Install the SoftwareTo install on a Windows or Macintosh Operating System To install on an Irix system Irix InstallationGunzip KDMV4Irix.tar.gz Tar xf KDMV4Irix.tar To install on a Linux system Linux InstallationConnect the Hardware Rite Sensors To connect the enable cableTo position the sensor during calibration 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 PhotoResearch PR-650 Go to Options SetupClick Type and select Minolta CS-100A To purchase a license Obtain Your LicenseManager System/Licenses Renewing Your License Open the Display Manager SystemPage Preparing 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 AimDark Patch Video Calibration SetupAim Settings White PatchUse Video Calibration Settings Sensor SetupTolerances Setup Display SetupDirectories Setup Timing SetupTo create a customized .ini file Saving and Loading SettingsTo load a customized .ini file Go to File Load Settings To save all settings at once Go to File Save SettingsAutomatic Calibration CA L I B R a T I O NTo automatically calibrate a monitor Calibration ProcedureIf you are prompted to perform a Dark Gain Correction 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 Automatic Characterization CH a R a C T E R I Z a T I O NTo automatically characterize your monitor 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 Editing a Characterization Table Task Shortcut Keys for the AssistantOpening the Viewer VI E W I N G a N D CU S T O M I Z I N G LO O K STo open the Viewer Global Options Using the ViewerTo Quick Verify 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 SettingsTransform Bit Depth Work in a dark environment whenever possible Surround CompensationExample file neutral-based compensation Recorder CompensationOn the Advanced tab, click Recorder Compensation Example file neutral- and color-based compensationTransform Rescale Page To verify monitor setup Verifying the Monitor SetupVE R I F Y I N G 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 Has Expired Enable Cable Does Not Recognize the MonitorLicense File Does Not Work Calibrate Icon Is Not Available Unable to Load an ImageUnable to Load a Transform Unable to Build or Export a TransformMy Wide Color Gamut Encoded LUT Does Not Look Correct Problem with the .ini FileImaging Product Cannot Find LUT My 1D LUT Does Not Match my 3D LUTImage Does Not Appear in the Viewer Click the Troubleshooting tabTr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Results Are Not as Expected Difficulty Navigating the Online User’s Guide Super Bright Capable Display will not CalibrateHot Links Paging Through the User’s Guide Windows Operating System 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 SMAC OS 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 SManual Characterization Assistant Shortcut Keys Viewer Shortcut Keys AP 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 GL O S S a R Y Enable cable TemperatureOptions Setup window Display modeSPD See projector SPD AssistantVISION2 HD System See Kodak VISION2 HD System D EX D e Macintosh Rite Page Eastman Kodak Company