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The following standard options are provided for you to select from:

Color Gamut

sRGB / BT.709 – the standard color gamut for general computing and high definition (HD) video

AdobeRGB – this gamut is often used by professional photographers and has an extended green gamut, as compared to sRGB

BT.601 – the standard color gamut for NTSC and PAL standard definition (SD) video

BT.2020 – the aspirational color gamut for Ultra High Definition (UHD or 4K) consumer television

DCI P3 – the standard color gamut for Digital Cinema projection

White Point

D65 – the standard white point for general use including graphic arts, photography, and SD, HD, and UHD television production/post-production; also used in some digital cinema workflows

D50 – the standard white point for the traditional printing and pre-press industry

D55 – the standard white point for traditional film work

DCI-P3 – the standard white point for DCI-based digital cinema workflows

Gamma

2.2 – the standard gamma for general applications

2.4 – the standard gamma for video applications in partially darkened rooms

2.6 – the standard gamma for digital cinema applications in totally darkened rooms

1.8 – the classic gamma used on previous-generation Mac systems

Luminance

250 cd/m2 (candelas per square meter) – appropriate for use in very bright environments

150 cd/m2 – appropriate for use in typical office and home illumination

120 cd/m2 – appropriate for the dim lighting used in a video post-production suite

80 cd/m2 – also appropriate for the dim lighting used in a video post-production suite

48 cd/m2 – appropriate for the darkened environment used in film post-production and dailies screening

NOTE: Further information on these standard values is provided in the Z27x Advanced User Guide.

Once all of the options are selected the display will show a calibration target. Align your instrument with the center of the crosshairs then press the Start Calibration bezel button.

Depending on the instrument used, calibration may take between a few minutes and half an hour. The screen will display a variety of colors during the calibration process then display a calibration complete message at the end of calibration.

Auto EDID Update

By default, the display automatically updates the display EDID when you switch color spaces.

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Contents HP DreamColor Z27x Display First Edition April Document Part Number About This Guide Iv About This Guide Table of contents Color Space Menu Z27x Model Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions Viii Product Features HP Z27x MonitorPage Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety InformationMaintenance Guidelines Cleaning the Monitor Shipping the MonitorSetting Up the Monitor Use Caution When Setting Up the MonitorInstalling the Stand Rear Components Component FunctionConnecting the Cables Page Page Page Page Front Panel Controls Adjusting the Monitor Page Setting Up the Monitor Turning on the Monitor Connecting USB Devices HP Watermark and Image Retention PolicyRemoving the Monitor Stand Mounting the Monitor Page Page Page Installing an Optional HP Hood Kit Page Locating the Serial Number and Product Number Locating the Information CardAttaching a Device to the Rear of the Monitor Installing a Cable Lock Information File Operating the MonitorSoftware and Utilities Image Color Matching FileUpdating the Firmware Installing the .INF and .ICM FilesInstalling from the Disc Downloading from the InternetPage Selecting a Color Space Preset Adjusting LuminanceUnderstanding the Z27x Image Adjustment Options Use Video LevelsOverscan the Frame Using the Z27x Aspect Ratio Management Options Show Only the Blue ChannelFill To Options Fill to Screen Width Proportional 2Fill to Aspect Ratio Working with 2K and 4K Digital Cinema Image Formats DCI Level Horizontal Pixels Vertical Pixels Frame RateUsing the Digital Cinema Display Options Crop to DCI 1.851 Aspect RatioShow Cropped Region Using Picture-in-Picture PIP and Picture-beside-Picture PBP Next 4K CornerUsing PIP as a Confidence Monitor Changing the Bezel Button FunctionsChanging the Bezel Function Button Mode Page Adjusting the Bezel Button LEDs Using Auto-Sleep ModeUsing the On-Screen Display Menu Color Space Menu LevelImage Adjustment Menu Video Input MenuOverdrive may improve PIP Control Menu Language Menu Management Menu CI?Do you want to allow display Calibration? Do you want to enable Menu and Message Control Menu Operating the Monitor Information and Factory Reset Menus Introduction to Color CalibrationPreparing to Calibrate OSD, select Management Manage Internal ProcessorCalibrating the Z27x Using the Onscreen Menus Recalibrate the Current PresetAuto Edid Update Page Technical Specifications Z27x ModelRecognizing Preset Display Resolutions Z27x ModelAppendix a Technical Specifications Support and Troubleshooting Solving Common ProblemsButton Lockouts Activation Button LockoutProduct Support Preparing to Call Technical SupportModifications Agency Regulatory NoticesFederal Communications Commission Notice CablesEuropean Union Regulatory Notice Canadian NoticeAvis Canadien German Ergonomics NoticeProduct Environmental Notices Japanese Notice Korean Notice Power Cord Set RequirementsJapanese Power Cord Requirements Energy Star QualificationMaterials Disposal Appendix C Agency Regulatory Notices Turkey EEE Regulation Ukraine Restriction of Hazardous SubstancesLCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy