EIZO ColorNavigator 7 Usage Guide
(ColorNavigator 6 Upgrade Edition)
Color Management Software
Version 7.0
Important: Please read this Usage Guide carefully to familiarize yourself with safe and effective usage.
The latest product information can be checked on the EIZO website: www.eizoglobal.com
About This Manual
This manual introduces the features of ColorNavigator 7 and basic usage instructions for users upgrading from ColorNavigator 6. For first-time users or those upgrading from ColorNavigator NX, refer to the respective usage guides.
Related Documents:
- ColorNavigator 7 Usage Guide (for Beginners)
- ColorNavigator 7 Usage Guide (ColorNavigator NX Upgrade Edition)
- ColorNavigator 7 Installation Guide
Chapter 1: About ColorNavigator 7
ColorNavigator 7 is dedicated software for EIZO "ColorEdge" color management monitors, designed for excellent color display. It enables monitor calibration, target creation and editing, and efficient management of multiple monitors.
Features
- Targets per Color Mode: ColorNavigator 7 allows targets to be adjusted for each color mode, unlike ColorNavigator 6 which managed targets within a single CAL Mode. This provides greater flexibility in setting specific color parameters for different applications.
- Easy Display State Switching: After calibration, users can easily switch monitor color modes using the monitor's control buttons.
- Two Target Types: Targets are available in "Standard Mode" (STD) for quick calibration and "Advanced Mode" (ADV) for fine-tuning and higher accuracy.
- Simple UI: The default interface displays basic functions, with advanced features like CMYK validation, sensor correlation, and Log View LUT emulation accessible via an "Extension" menu.
Standard Mode vs. Advanced Mode
| Feature | Standard Mode | Advanced Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Calibration Speed | Completed in a short period. Calibrating one target calibrates all targets in Standard Mode. | Offers various gamma adjustment options and 6-color adjustment for fine-tuning. Targets require individual calibration. |
| Validation | N/A | Monitor status is measured after calibration and verified against a validation target. |
| Major Applications | Video creation, web content creation, photography printing, digital photography editing. | Commercial applications requiring high accuracy, such as print proofing. |
| Adjustment Items | Brightness, White point, Gamut, Gamma (EOTF) | Brightness, White point, Black level, Gamut, Gamma (EOTF) (including gray balance and LUT) |
| Manually Adjustable Items | Brightness, White point | Brightness, White point, 6 Colors, Black level*¹, Gamma (EOTF)*¹, Lightness*² |
*¹ Adjustable when Gamma (EOTF) priority is set to "Fixed gamma".
*² Available only for monitors with lightness control feature.
Note: Targets from ColorNavigator 6 are migrated to ColorNavigator 7 and used as "Advanced Mode" targets.
About the Main Window
Upon launching ColorNavigator 7, the main window displays all selectable functions. Key elements include:
- Menu Bar: "Monitor settings", "Tools", "Preferences".
- Monitor Selection: Displays the connected monitor (e.g., ColorEdge CG279X).
- Color Mode List: Shows configured color modes (e.g., User, Adobe RGB, sRGB) with their target type (STD/ADV) and status indicators.
- Target Details Area: Displays specific target values for the selected color mode, such as Brightness, White point, Gamma, and a color gamut representation.
- Action Buttons: "Calibrate...", "Details...", "Help Icon" (represented by a question mark symbol ❓), and "Favorite Icon" (represented by a star symbol ⭐).
Chapter 2: Calibration Procedures
This chapter outlines the steps to adjust (calibrate) the monitor's color mode according to your application.
Attention: Ensure the computer and monitor are connected via USB. For external measurement devices, connect them to a USB downstream port.
- Select a Color Mode: Choose the desired color mode from the list in the main window.
- Select a Target: Select the appropriate target from the Target Selection List. The target details area will display the selected target's values.
- Initiate Calibration: Click the "Calibrate..." button.
- Select Measurement Device: The "Measurement device selection" window appears. Choose your measurement device and click to proceed. Initialize the device if prompted.
- Install Measurement Device: Follow on-screen instructions to connect and position the measurement device on the monitor. For devices that contact the monitor, tilt the panel slightly upward.
- Proceed with Measurement: Click the "Proceed" button. The measurement pattern will appear, and calibration will begin automatically.
- Complete Adjustment: Once calibration is finished, the "Calibration completed" window will show the results. Click "Finish" to complete the process.
Attention during Measurement: Prevent ambient light from affecting the sensor unit. Ensure room lighting remains constant and block external light sources.
Note: If using a model with a built-in correction sensor in Advanced Mode, the sensor measures white points after adjustments, referencing the result for Self Correction.
Chapter 3: Manual Adjustment
After calibration, display status can be fine-tuned manually.
Manually Adjusting Targets in Standard Mode
In Standard Mode, white points and brightness can be adjusted manually. For detailed target editing, refer to Chapter 4.
- Select Color Mode: Choose the relevant color mode.
- Access Manual Adjustment: Right-click the color mode and select "Manual adjustment" from the menu.
- Adjust Items: Use sliders and controls in the "Manual adjustment" window to fine-tune Brightness and White point. Options like "Preview" allow real-time viewing of changes. A "Show pattern" option displays a test pattern.
- Confirm Changes: Click "OK" to apply adjustments. If "Create a new target" is checked, the changes will be saved as a new target. Otherwise, the current target will be overwritten.
Manually Adjusting Targets in Advanced Mode
Advanced Mode allows manual adjustment of white point, brightness, black level, gamma (EOTF), and the 6 primary/secondary colors (Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow). Calibration must be performed first.
- Select Color Mode: Choose the desired color mode.
- Access Manual Adjustment: Right-click and select "Manual adjustment".
- Adjust Items: The "Manual adjustment" window provides controls for Brightness, Black level, White point, Gamma, and 6 Colors (Hue, Saturation, Lightness). Adjustments are made while viewing the monitor.
- Measure Status: After adjustments, use the measurement device to measure the current status.
- Complete and Save: Follow the measurement device selection and proceed steps similar to calibration. Save the results by clicking "Finish".
Attention: Manually adjustable items depend on target settings. Clicking the reset icon ⚙️ restores initial values.
Chapter 4: Editing Targets
This chapter covers creating and editing calibration targets.
Creating a New Target
Note: Enable "Target creation assistant" in Extension for color matching schemes.
- Access Target Management: From the "Monitor settings" menu, select "Target management".
- Add New Target: Click "Add target" and select "Create a new target".
- Specify Settings: The "Edit target" window appears. Enter a Target name, optionally a new Color mode name, and select the Color mode type. Configure target values for Brightness, Black level, White point, Gamma, etc., based on the target type (Advanced or Standard Mode).
- Save Target: Click the "OK" button to save the new target.
Attention: The "Edit target" option may be unavailable if a target is set as "Favorites". Click the star icon ⭐ to remove it from Favorites first.
Editing Target Values
The "Edit target" window can be opened by right-clicking a color mode (if the target is set) or by selecting "Target management" and then right-clicking a target.
Editing Target Settings
In the "Edit target" window, specify settings such as target brightness, black level, white point, and gamma. The available options vary by target type (Advanced/Standard Mode).
Setting a Target to the Color Mode
- Select Color Mode: In the main window, choose the color mode for which you want to set a target.
- Select Target: From the Target Selection List, choose the desired target. The target is now configured for the selected color mode.
Chapter 5: Model Limitations
Certain EIZO models have functional limitations:
Applicable Models: CS230, CX240, CX270, CG245W, CG246, CG275W, CG276.
- If the color mode is not CAL, targets for Standard Mode are pre-configured, limiting target selection. However, target values can still be edited, and manual adjustments performed.
- If the color mode is CAL, targets can be selected from the list, but only Advanced Mode targets are available.
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
This section addresses common issues and their solutions.
| Problem | Possible Cause and Remedy |
|---|---|
| Cannot find the User's Manual | Click the help icon ❓ to display Help. Search using keywords. |
| Cannot find desired information in Help | Try searching by keyword. |
| Want to calibrate regularly | Select "Management Policy" from "Monitor settings" and set the policy. |
| Cannot edit the target | If the target is marked as Favorites ⭐, it cannot be edited. Click the star icon ⭐ to remove it from Favorites. |
| Monitor is not recognized | Check USB connection. Verify monitor compatibility with ColorNavigator 7. Ensure connection to an active USB upstream port. Refer to the monitor's User's Manual for details. |
| Cannot change the color mode | Character limitations exist for color mode names (alphanumeric, -, (), _, spaces). |
| Don't know how to perform Built-in Sensor Correlation | Open "Preferences", select "Extension", and activate "Built-in sensor correlation". |
| Cannot find ColorNavigator 6 targets | If ColorNavigator 7 is installed on a system without previous ColorNavigator 6 installation, targets will not display. |
| Cannot find functions used in ColorNavigator 6 | Open "Preferences" and activate necessary functions in "Extension". ICC Profile Emulation and Device Emulation are planned for later versions. |
| Cannot retain ColorNavigator 6 | ColorNavigator 7 and 6 cannot be installed concurrently due to software specifications. Choose one version. |
| Items cannot be manually adjusted | Manually adjustable content varies by monitor model, color mode, and target. Edit targets in Standard Mode for gamma/gamut adjustments. For finer adjustments in Standard Mode, perform manual adjustment after calibrating with Advanced Mode. |
| Message: "Reset the target to default..." appears | This occurs when targets set on the monitor cannot be read correctly, e.g., during gray balance adjustment in CN6/NX, or when LUT is set in target gamma. Unspecified targets revert to factory values. Migrated targets from CN6 to CN7 can be used correctly. |
| Message: "Not optimized for Mac." appears | No operational issue. Click "OK" to proceed. |
| Message: "Requesting access to control "System Events"" appears (Mac only) | This is necessary for the ColorNavigator Agent (resident function) to start at system startup. Click "OK"; it has no serious effect on the system. |
