Kodak 4F3882 manual Results Are Not as Expected

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Results Are Not as Expected

•To make use of all the Display Manager System features, make sure that you are using a VGA monitor cable with all the pins in position.

•The environment might not have been dark enough. Repeat the calibration and characterization with a dark cloth covering the monitor.

•The sensor, if it has suction cups, might have fallen off during the process. Repeat the process making sure that the sensor is firmly attached.

•Make sure that the Dark Gain Correction of the sensor is performed correctly.

•Make sure that your monitor color quality is set to the highest possible value (at least 16 bits).

•Make sure to warm up the monitor for a least one hour before using the Display Manager System.

•Make sure that the screen saver and power save mode do not come on during the process.

•Set your screen resolution to at least 1280 x 1024.

•If using an HD/SD display or digital projector, use the Manual Characterization Assistant to accurately profile the display. See “Manual Characterization” on page 44.

•Input all data available for your specific process. See “Setting the Options” on page 24.

•Your scanner or recorder might be out of calibration.

Characterize and Verify Controls Are Not Visible on LINUX System

Configure your panel (taskbar) to allow other windows to appear above. Or set your panel to autohide.

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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 Types of Licenses Print Film Edition VISION2 HD SystemHow it Works CalibrationCharacterization Viewing and Customizing a Look VerificationMain Window Enable Cable USB Cable ECC Supported HardwareGeneric Monitor Support Supported DisplaysSupported Sensors Windows MAC OS Irix OS Linux OSGetting Help Install the Software Windows and Macintosh Operating System InstallationTo install on a Windows or Macintosh Operating System Irix Installation To install on an Irix systemGunzip KDMV4Irix.tar.gz Tar xf KDMV4Irix.tar Linux Installation To install on a Linux systemConnect the Hardware To connect the enable cable Rite SensorsTo position the sensor during calibration Rite Monitor Optimizer DTP92+EK Do not apply a cleanser to the suction cup To connect the sensorSequel Sensors Sequel Chroma 4/C USB Sensor for CRT MonitorsSequel Chroma 4/L USB Sensor Sequel Chroma 4/C Serial Sensor for CRT Monitors Go to Options Setup Click Type and select PhotoResearch PR-650Click Type and select Minolta CS-100A Obtain Your License To purchase a licenseManager System/Licenses Open the Display Manager System Renewing Your LicensePage Be FO R E CA L I B R a T I N G Preparing the Viewing Environment and MonitorSetting the Options Print Film Calibration Setup Projector AimDisplay Aim Display Automatic CalibrationVideo Calibration Setup Aim SettingsWhite Patch Dark PatchSensor Setup Tolerances SetupDisplay Setup Use Video Calibration SettingsTiming Setup Directories SetupSaving and Loading Settings To load a customized .ini file Go to File Load SettingsTo save all settings at once Go to File Save Settings To create a customized .ini fileCA L I B R a T I O N Automatic CalibrationCalibration Procedure To automatically calibrate a monitorIf 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 Monitor Evaluation To evaluate your monitorManual Calibration To manually calibrate a monitor or HD/SD displayL i b r a t i o n Click Measure Primaries Click Measure Once or Measure ContinuousProceed to Characterization on Page CH a R a C T E R I Z a T I O N Automatic CharacterizationTo 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 Shortcut Keys for the Assistant TaskVI E W I N G a N D CU S T O M I Z I N G LO O K S Opening the ViewerTo open the Viewer Using the Viewer Global OptionsTo 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 Toolbar Information Pop-up OptionsViewer Shortcut Keys Task KeyCreating a Print Film Look To create a print film lookCreating a Video Look To create a video lookLoading an Image Framing Settings Advanced OptionsGamut Remap Settings Mode DescriptionTransform Bit Depth Surround Compensation Work in a dark environment whenever possibleRecorder Compensation Example file neutral-based compensationExample file neutral- and color-based compensation On the Advanced tab, click Recorder CompensationTransform Rescale Page Verifying the Monitor Setup To verify monitor setupVE R I F Y I N G Verification window opens when the correction is complete Data verify Verifying the Print Film Look To verify the print film lookVerification window opens when the correction is complete Ve r i f y i n g VerifySetupResults or VerifyPrintFilmResults Verification LogsMonitor Setup Verification Log TRO U B L E S H O O T I N G Calibration Failure Characterization Failure Verification FailureDark Gain Correction Failure Sensor Does Not Adhere to Screen Sensor Needs to be ReplacedSensor Fails to Initialize USB Device Is Not RecognizedEnable Cable Does Not Recognize the Monitor License Has ExpiredLicense File Does Not Work Unable to Load an Image Unable to Load a TransformUnable to Build or Export a Transform Calibrate Icon Is Not AvailableProblem with the .ini File Imaging Product Cannot Find LUTMy 1D LUT Does Not Match my 3D LUT My Wide Color Gamut Encoded LUT Does Not Look CorrectClick the Troubleshooting tab Image Does Not Appear in the ViewerTr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Results Are Not as Expected Super Bright Capable Display will not Calibrate Difficulty Navigating the Online User’s GuideHot Links Paging Through the User’s Guide AP P E N D I X a SY S T E M RE Q U I R E M E N T S Windows Operating System Minimum RequirementsMAC OS Minimum Requirements Irix Operating System Minimum Requirements Linux Operating System Minimum RequirementsAdditional Software and Hardware Page AP P E N D I X B SH O R T C U T KEY S Display Manager System Shortcut KeysManual 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 Temperature Options Setup windowDisplay mode Enable cableAssistant SPD See projector SPDVISION2 HD System See Kodak VISION2 HD System D EX D e Macintosh Rite Page Eastman Kodak Company