ColorNavigator 7 Usage Guide (ColorNavigator NX Upgrade Edition)
Usage Guide (ColorNavigator NX 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 included in this Usage Guide can be checked on our web site. www.eizoglobal.com About This Manual This manual introduces the features of ColorNavigator 7 and basic usage instructions for ColorNavigator 7 users who are upgrading it from ColorNavigator NX. If you use ColorNavigator 7 for the first time or upgrade the application from ColorNavigator 6, please read the following documents accordingly. Using ColorNavigator 7 for the First Time: ColorNavigator 7 Usage Guide (for Beginners) Upgrading from ColorNavigator 6: ColorNavigator Usage Guide (ColorNavigator 6 Upgrade Edition) How to Install ColorNavigator 7 For how to install and run ColorNavigator 7, please read "ColorNavigator 7 Installation Guide". 2 About This Manual CONTENTS About This Manual................................................. 2 CONTENTS.............................................................. 3 Chapter 1 About ColorNavigator 7.................... 4 Features...................................................................... 4 Standard Mode / Advanced Mode / Sync Signal Mode............................................ 5 About Main Window.................................................. 6 Chapter 2 Calibration Procedures..................... 9 Chapter 3 Manual Adjustment......................... 16 Manually Adjusting Targets in Standard Mode / Sync Signal Mode.....................................................16 Manually Adjusting Targets in Advanced Mode....18 Chapter 4 Editing Targets................................. 23 Creating a New Target............................................. 23 "Edit Target" Window...................................... 25 Editing Target Values.............................................. 27 Displaying the "Edit Target" Window.............. 27 Editing Target Settings................................... 29 Setting a Target to the Color Mode....................... 30 Chapter 5 Model Limitations............................ 31 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting............................... 32 CONTENTS 3 Chapter 1 About ColorNavigator 7 ColorNavigator 7 is the dedicated software for EIZO "ColorEdge" color management monitors featuring excellent color display. Using ColorEdge together with ColorNavigator 7 allows you to perform monitor calibration, create and edit targets, and manage multiple monitors easily yet accurately. Features ·· Working with the monitor's color mode, targets can be configured for each color mode In ColorNavigator NX, one target is always used for the color modes, but in ColorNavigator 7, the color modes and targets are independent from each other. Therefore, users have an option to select any target for each color mode. ·· Three types of targets are available To calibrate the monitor to the optimal settings for your application, targets are available in three types: "Standard Mode", "Advanced Mode" and "Sync Signal Mode". In ColorNavigator NX, the adjustment details and manual adjustment settings are changed by switching the color mode type. ColorNavigator 7 allows you to specify a color mode type as well when selecting a target. See "Standard Mode / Advanced Mode / Sync Signal Mode" (page 5) for details on the type of targets. ·· Display can be fine-tuned by manual adjustment The display status can be precisely adjusted manually after the monitor has been calibrated. See "Chapter 3 Manual Adjustment" (page 16) for details. ·· Simple UI Only the basic functions are displayed on the screen in default. Advanced functions such as the Asset Information management function and the ColorNavigator Network Connection function, can be displayed on the screen by selecting them from the Extension menu. 4 Chapter 1 About ColorNavigator 7 Standard Mode / Advanced Mode / Sync Signal Mode There are three types of targets available: "Standard Mode" (STD), "Advanced Mode" (ADV) and "Sync Signal Mode" (SYNC). The type of the color mode selected when upgrading ColorNavigator NX to ColorNavigator 7 will be set as the target type and saved in the target. The target type can be edited on the "Edit target" window. Note ·· When "Calibration Mode" is selected for the color mode type in ColorNavigator NX, it will be displayed as "Advanced Mode" in ColorNavigator 7. The details of each type will be specified below. Standard Mode Sync Signal Mode Advanced Mode Features Calibration can be completed in a short Advanced calibration utilizing various gamma period. adjustment options is available. In addition, By calibrating one of the targets of the 6 colors adjustment allows you to fine- Standard Mode / Sync Signal Mode tune each color tone. upon measuring the monitor's color Targets in Advanced Mode need to be characteristics, all the targets in Standard calibrated individually. Mode / Sync Signal Mode will be By measuring the calibrated monitor status, calibrated. difference from the target can be verified against the validation target. Major applications Video creation, web content creation, photography printing, checking digital photography Commercial applications requiring a high level of accuracy, such as print proofing Adjustment items in Brightness, White White point calibration point, Gamut, Gamma (EOTF) Brightness, White point, Black level, Gamut, Gamma (EOTF) (including gray balance and LUT) Manually adjustable Brightness, White White point items point Brightness, White point, 6 Colors, Black level*1, Gamma (EOTF)*1, Lightness*2 *1 The value can be adjusted only when the Gamma (EOTF) priority is set to "Fixed gamma". *2 The adjustment is available only for monitors with the lightness control feature. Note ·· Sync Signal Model is only supported by the following model: -- ColorEdge PROMINENCE CG3146 Some limitations apply depending on the model you use. See "Chapter 5 Model Limitations" (page 31) for details. Chapter 1 About ColorNavigator 7 5 About Main Window When ColorNavigator 7 starts up, the main window appears first. Each function of ColorNavigator 7 is selectable from the main window. For details on the functions that are not described in this manual, see the Help menu on ColorNavigator 7. Monitor settings Tools Preferences 4. Help Icon 5. Favorite Icon 1. Color Mode List 2. Target combo box 3. "Calibrate" Button Operation menu Target details area The major functions of the main window are described hereinafter. 6 Chapter 1 About ColorNavigator 7 1. Color Mode List It displays the configured color mode of the monitor in use. Depending on the monitor you use, the number of displayed color modes and their names are different. Color Mode The following information can be verified in the color mode. Status display Color mode name Type of target being configured Target Status display The color band corresponding to the current status is displayed on the left side of the color mode item. Display Enabled / Disabled Calibration Management policy Elapsed time Enabled Performed Periodic calibration Within the set time Enabled Enabled Performed Periodic calibration Not performed - Exceeding the set time - Enabled Performed None - Disabled - - - Color mode name It displays the name of the color mode being set to the monitor. Type of target It displays the type of the target being configured for the color mode. See "Standard Mode / Advanced Mode / Sync Signal Mode" (page 5) for details on the type of targets. Display Description A target in Standard Mode is selected. A target in Advanced Mode is selected. A target in Sync Signal Model is selected. Note ·· Sync Signal Model is only supported by the following model: -- ColorEdge PROMINENCE CG3146 Chapter 1 About ColorNavigator 7 7 Options Right-clicking the color mode menu displays the following items. Item Function overview Rename*1 Changes the color mode name. Enable or Disable Switches the color mode on and off. Edit target Allows you to edit the setting value of the target being configured for the color mode. Emulation ICC Profile/ Executes emulation using an ICC profile. Measurement Result LogViewLUT Executes the Log View LUT emulation. Unset LUT Emulation data will be canceled. *1 This item is not displayed if the color mode name has been modified from the target. *2 It is an extension. The item is displayed by enabling this function in Preferences. For details on the setup method, see the Help menu on ColorNavigator 7. 2. Target combo box Allows you to select a target being set to the selected color mode. The target configured to the color mode in ColorNavigator NX will be displayed as the color mode name in the list. Attention ·· Depending on the monitor or color mode you use, limitations may apply to the target type you will be able to select. See "Chapter 5 Model Limitations" (page 31) for details. 3. "Calibrate" Button It starts the calibration. 4. Help Icon The Help menu opens in a separate window. Users can work on ColorNavigator 7 while viewing the Help menu to check the description of each function and operating procedures. 5. Favorite Icon This icon is used for registering a currently selected target as Favorites. The target is added to and removed from Favorites every time this icon is clicked. Status Description The target is currently registered as Favorites. The target values cannot be edited. The target is not registered as Favorites. The target values can be edited. 8 Chapter 1 About ColorNavigator 7 Chapter 2 Calibration Procedures Adjust (calibrate) the monitor's color mode according to your application. Attention ·· Before you begin, make sure that your computer and monitor are connected with a USB cable. For details on the setup method, see the Setup Guide for your monitor. ·· If you use an external measurement device, make sure that the measurement device is connected to the USB downstream port on the computer unit or the monitor. 1. Select a color mode to be calibrated from the color mode list The monitor's color mode switches. Chapter 2 Calibration Procedures 9 2. Select a target Note ·· Once the application is upgraded from ColorNavigator NX, each target corresponding to the color modes of ColorNavigator NX will be configured to the respective color mode in default. To use the same settings as ColorNavigator NX, there is no need to modify the target. The target details area shows the target values of the selected target. 10 Chapter 2 Calibration Procedures 3. Click the "Calibrate" button The "Measurement device selection" window will be displayed. 11 Chapter 2 Calibration Procedures 4. Select a measurement device and click The operating method is displayed for the measurement device in use. Initialize the measurement device if it needs to be initialized. Initialization of a measurement device will complete in a few seconds. To abort the calibration, close the window by clicking the "Close" button. Attention ·· While the measurement device is being initialized, make sure to prevent light from entering the sensor unit of the measurement device. If light enters into the sensor unit during initialization, the results will not turn out to be accurate. ·· If you use any of the following measurement devices, uncheck "Display automatically detected device". -- basICColor DISCUS -- Konica Minolta CS-200, CA-210, CA-310, CA-410, CS-2000, CS-2000A -- Photo Research PR-655, PR-680 -- Klein K-10, K-10A -- Colorimetry Research CR-100, CR-250, CR-300 -- JETI specbos 1211, spectraval 1501 -- TOPCON SR-3, SR-UL1R -- DK Technologies PM-5639/94 ·· The measurement devices listed below have the compensation function unique to each measurement device. In that case, "Compensation function for measurement device" appears. From the pull-down menu, select a compensation table you will use. Note that the compensation method of ColorNavigator 7 will be disabled. -- Konica Minolta CS-200, CA-210, CA-310, CA-410 -- Klein K-10, K-10A -- Colorimetry Research CR-100 12 Chapter 2 Calibration Procedures 5. To use an external measurement device, install the measurement device on the measurement window The installation method varies by the measurement device. For details, refer to the User's Manual of the respective measurement device. Attention ·· Depending on the settings of the monitor and the OS, the measurement window may not appear in the center of the screen. If that happens, install the measurement device close to the center of the monitor regardless of where the measurement window is located. Measurement device used by being in contact with the monitor Tilt the monitor panel surface slightly upward and install the measurement device to the measurement window. Calibrating ColorEdge PROMINENCE CG3145 / CG3146 Install the measurement device on a tripod or a similar fixing base, and place it approximately 5 cm to 20 cm away from the panel surface. Attention ·· If the measurement is taken while the monitor is in contact with the panel, the results will not turn out to be accurate due to the accumulated heat. 13 Chapter 2 Calibration Procedures 6. Click the "Proceed" button The measurement pattern appears and calibration starts automatically. Attention ·· If the built-in calibration sensor is used, the measurement results may be affected by ambient light entering into the sensor unit. Check the following points before taking measurements. -- Block natural light from entering the room by closing the window curtain, etc. -- Do not change the room lighting during measurement. -- Attaching the light-blocking hood is recommended. ·· The shape of the displayed measurement device will vary by the measurement device you use. Note ·· When you use a model with the built-in correction sensor and set a target in Advanced Mode, the built-in correction sensor measures white points after making adjustments with the measurement device. The measurement result is referenced when Self Correction is executed. During calibration, the progress status is displayed in the lower-right corner of the screen. Once calibration is complete, the "Calibration completed" window appears. 14 Chapter 2 Calibration Procedures 7. Click the "Finish" button to complete the adjustment Attention ·· If the adjustment fails, an error message will be displayed. Follow the instructions on the window and redo the monitor adjustment. Possible causes include the following: -- The measurement device was not properly installed on the monitor -- Light had entered into the sensor unit during initialization Note ·· When you use a target in Advanced Mode, the "Calibration completed" window shows the target values and calibration result. Clicking "Finish" after selecting the "Start validation" checkbox starts the monitor validation (for verifying difference between the current status and the target based on the validation target). 15 Chapter 2 Calibration Procedures Chapter 3 Manual Adjustment Once the monitor has been calibrated, the display status can be adjusted while viewing the screen. Manually Adjusting Targets in Standard Mode / Sync Signal Mode For a target in Standard Mode, white points and brightness can be adjusted manually. For a target in Sync Signal Mode, the white point can be adjusted manually. See "Standard Mode / Advanced Mode / Sync Signal Mode" (page 5) for details. 1. Select a color mode The monitor's color mode switches. 2. Click in the operation menu and select "Manual adjustment" from the menu The "Manual adjustment" window will be displayed. 16 Chapter 3 Manual Adjustment 3. Adjust each item while viewing the monitor screen Item Description Brightness Move the slider and adjust the monitor brightness. Depending on the monitor you use, the unit of measure for brightness is different. (cd/m2 or %) White point Use and buttons or use your mouse and drag the circle ( ) inside the white point area to adjust the white point. Preview With the checkbox selected, adjustments can be made while viewing the changes made to the status on the monitor. Create a new target from With the checkbox selected, a new target in the manually adjusted status will be manual adjustment results created. By clicking the "OK" button with the checkbox unselected, the current target will be overwritten by the adjustments that were made manually. Show pattern A test pattern used for visually checking the adjustment status will be displayed in full-screen. Reset The values are restored to the initial values when the manual adjustment was started. 4. Click the "OK" button Chapter 3 Manual Adjustment 17 Manually Adjusting Targets in Advanced Mode White point, brightness, black level, gamma (EOTF), hue and saturation (lightness depending on the models) of 6 colors (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, yellow) can be adjusted manually. After making adjustments, use the measurement device to measure the adjustment status. Attention ·· Calibration must be performed in advance. 1. Select a color mode The monitor's color mode switches. 2. Click in the operation menu and select "Manual adjustment" from the menu The "Manual adjustment" window will be displayed. 18 Chapter 3 Manual Adjustment 3. Adjust each item while viewing the monitor screen Attention ·· Manually adjustable items will vary by the target settings. Items that cannot be adjusted will not be displayed on the screen. Note ·· Clicking resets the manual adjustment results of each item. Item Brightness Black level White point Gamma (EOTF) 6 colors Preview Show pattern Reset all Description It adjusts the monitor brightness. Use the slider or the and buttons to specify a value. Depending on the monitor you use, the unit of measure for brightness is different. (cd/m2 or %) It adjusts the brightness of the darker area of an image displayed on the monitor. Specify a value using the slider. Note ·· Increasing the black level reduces the contrast. Use and buttons or use your mouse and drag the circle ( to adjust the white point. Specify a value using the slider. ) inside the white point area Use your mouse to click the blue circles ( ) inside the hexagon or the letters R, G, B, C, M, or Y to specify each color level. Then use the Hue, Saturation and Lightness sliders to adjust the color. Attention ·· Adjustments will not be necessary in most cases. With the checkbox selected, adjustments can be made while viewing the changes made to the status on the monitor. A test pattern used for visually checking the adjustment status will be displayed in full-screen. All the values are restored to the initial values when the manual adjustment was started. Chapter 3 Manual Adjustment 19 4. Once the adjustments are complete, click The "Measurement device selection" window will be displayed. 5. Select a measurement device and click The operating method is displayed for the measurement device in use. Initialize the measurement device if it needs to be initialized. Initialization of a measurement device will complete in a few seconds. To use an external measurement device, install the measurement device on the measurement window. Attention ·· Depending on the settings of the monitor and the OS, the measurement window may not appear in the center of the screen. If that happens, install the measurement device close to the center of the monitor regardless of where the measurement window is located. 20 Chapter 3 Manual Adjustment 6. Click the "Proceed" button The measurement pattern appears and measurements start automatically. Attention ·· If you use the built-in calibration sensor, the measurement results may be affected by ambient light entering into the sensor unit. Check the following points before taking measurements. -- Block natural light from entering the room by closing the window curtain, etc. -- Do not change the room lighting during measurement. -- Attaching the light-blocking hood is recommended. During measurement, the progress status is displayed in the lower-right corner of the screen. The "Measurement result" window will be displayed once the measurement is complete. Chapter 3 Manual Adjustment 21 7. To create a new target by using the results of manual adjustment, select the checkbox for "Create a new target from manual adjustment results" and enter the target name Without creating a new target, the values of the currently selected target will be overwritten. Attention ·· If manual adjustment was performed for a target that is "set" as "Favorites", the checkbox "Create a new target from manual adjustment results" will always be turned on. ·· If the black level value becomes negative and the measurement fails, an error message will be displayed. Check the following and redo the measurement. -- Properly install the measurement device on the monitor. -- Block natural light from entering the room by closing the window curtain, etc. -- Do not change the room lighting during measurement. 8. Click the "Finish" button 22 Chapter 3 Manual Adjustment Chapter 4 Editing Targets Creating a New Target Note ·· To create a target according to the color matching scheme, enable "Target creation assistant" in Extension. For details, see the Help menu on ColorNavigator 7. 1. Click the "Monitor settings" menu and select "Target management" The "Target management" window will be displayed. Chapter 4 Editing Targets 23 2. Click "Add target" and select "Create a new target" The "Edit target" window will be displayed. 3. Specify settings on the "Edit target" window and click the "OK" button 24 Chapter 4 Editing Targets "Edit Target" Window Target name Color mode name Color mode type Target value "OK" button Target name Enter a target name. To change the target name, edit the target name in the text box. Color mode name To change the color mode name with its target configured, select the checkbox and enter a new color mode name. Color mode type Click and select a target type. See "Standard Mode / Advanced Mode / Sync Signal Mode" (page 5) for details on the target type. Attention ·· This item will not be displayed for the following models: CG245W, CG246, CG275W, CG276, CS230, CX240, CX270 ·· This item will not be shown if the adjustment target is Sync Signal Mode. "OK" button This button saves the target. Chapter 4 Editing Targets 25 Target value The configurable items will vary by the target type. For details, see the Help menu on ColorNavigator. Advanced Mode Note ·· "White point", "Gamma", and "Gamut" values are configured to the standard value specified for "Preset Target". ·· Displayed content and available items vary depending on the model of the monitor used. Item Brightness Black level White point Gamma (EOTF) Priority Gamut Options Description of the settings Specify the target brightness. Use either the slider or manual input for the setting method and specify the brightness value. Selecting "Maximum" or "Minimum" will set the target values to the maximum or minimum brightness of the current monitor. Specify the brightness of black color for the monitor. Set the value by using either the minimum brightness value of the monitor or manually entering the brightness value. If the contrast is too high, increasing the black level can reduce the contrast. Specify the white point. Select "Standard value", "Color temperature", or "Coordinate" for the setting method, and then specify a value. Specify the gamma value. Select a setting method from the following options and set the value. ·· Set the value from the standard value to be referenced ·· Set the gamma value using the slider ·· Specify the L*gamma value ·· Specify the gamma value by loading the LUT file Select a gamma priority from the following options. ·· Standard (Color tones are adjusted for the middle tone only and no adjustment is made for the low tone) ·· Gray balance (Color tones including the low tone are adjusted) ·· Fixed gamma (Colors are displayed in the status configured by the gamma (EOTF) settings and no color tone adjustment is made) Specify the color gamut for the monitor. Use the monitor's color gamut as is, use the standard value, or set the value manually, and enter a value as needed. Enables or disables "Optimize to Limited (109% White)". Select this option only if you wish to calibrate for Limited (109% White). This option is available when Gamma (EOTF) is set to Standard Input or Manual. Standard Mode Item Brightness White point Gamma (EOTF) Gamut Description of the settings Specify the target brightness. Use either the slider or manual input for the setting method and specify the brightness value. Specify the white point. Use the default monitor settings, use the standard value, or set the color temperature value, and enter a value as needed. Specify the gamma value. Select the standard value to be referenced, or specify the gamma value using the slider or by inputting a value manually. Specify the color gamut for the monitor. Use the monitor's color gamut as is or select the standard value. Sync Signal Mode Item White point Description of the settings Specify the white point. Use the default monitor settings, use the standard value, or set the color temperature value, and enter a value as needed. 26 Chapter 4 Editing Targets Editing Target Values Displaying the "Edit Target" Window How to open the "Edit target" window is different depending on whether the target is set to the color mode or not. When the target is set to the color mode 1. Right-click the color mode for the target containing the value to modify The menu will be displayed. 2. Select "Edit target" from the menu The "Edit target" window will be displayed. Chapter 4 Editing Targets 27 When the target is not set to the color mode 1. Select "Monitor settings" and "Target management" The "Target management" window will be displayed. 2. Right-click the target containing the value to modify The menu will be displayed. 28 Chapter 4 Editing Targets 3. Select "Edit target" from the menu The "Edit target" window will be displayed. Attention ·· If the target is set as Favorites, "Edit target" cannot be selected. Click Favorites. to remove the target from Editing Target Settings 1. Specify the following settings on the "Edit target" window and click the "OK" button. The settings will vary by the target type. See ""Edit Target" Window" (page 25) for details on the settings. Chapter 4 Editing Targets 29 Setting a Target to the Color Mode 1. On the main window, select a color mode specified for the target. 2. Select a target from the Target combo box. The target is configured to the color mode. Perform calibration when a target in Advanced Mode is selected. For details on how to calibrate the monitor, see "Chapter 2 Calibration Procedures" (page 9). 30 Chapter 4 Editing Targets Chapter 5 Model Limitations For the models listed below, some functions are limited. Applicable Models CS230, CX240, CX270 CG245W, CG246, CG275W, CG276 Limitations ·· If the color mode is other than CAL, it is not possible to select a target since a target for Standard Mode is already configured. Note that manual adjustment is available when the color mode is set to either Custom or User. The target values are editable regardless of the selected mode. ·· If the color mode is CAL, it is possible to select a target from the list. Note that target values you will select need to have their color mode type set to Advanced Mode. Chapter 5 Model Limitations 31 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problem 1. Can't find the User's Manual 2. Can't find what I want to search for in the User's Manual (Help) Possible cause and remedy ·· Click to display Help. ·· Try searching by key word. 3. I want to calibrate regularly 4. Can't edit the target 5. Can't change the color mode 6. Don't know how to perform Built-in Sensor Correlation 7. Can't find the functions that were used in ColorNavigator NX 8. Can't retain ColorNavigator NX 9. The message stating, "Reset the target to default. Part of the target set on the monitor is unspecified. Reset the unspecified items to default." appears 10. The message stating, "Not optimized for Mac." appears 11. The message stating, "Requesting access to control "System Events"" appears (On Mac only) ·· Select "Management Policy" from the "Monitor settings" menu, and set the management policy. ·· If it is a favorite target (marked ), the target cannot be edited. ·· Click the mark to remove it from Favorites (marked ), and then edit the target. ·· There are limitations in characters and the number of characters that can be used for color mode names. ·· The characters that can be used are alpha numerical characters, hyphen "-", round brackets "()", underscore "_", and spaces (all half size). ·· Open "Preferences" and select "Extension". Then, activate "Built-in sensor correlation". ·· Open the "Preferences" dialog box and activate the necessary functions in "Extension". ·· ColorNavigator 7 and ColorNavigator NX cannot be installed concurrently due to software specifications. Please choose either one of the software versions. ·· This message will be displayed in the following situations when the targets set on the monitor with ColorNavigator 7 cannot be read correctly. --When gray balance adjustment is being performed with ColorNavigator 6 or ColorNavigator NX --When LUT is set in target gamma ·· Unspecified targets are changed to the factory values of each color mode. ·· Targets migrated from ColorNavigator 6 to ColorNavigator 7 can be correctly used. Select a target and perform calibration. ·· There is no problem with the operation of this software. Click "OK" to use as is. ·· This is the processing necessary to start up the software at system startup. ·· Since it is required in order to enable the resident function (ColorNavigator Agent) of ColorNavigator 7, click "OK". Clicking "OK" will not have any serious effects on the system. 32 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting www.eizoglobal.com Copyright © 2018 - 2020 EIZO Corporation. All rights reserved. 03V27669E1 UM-GUIDE-CN7-NX 5th Edition - April, 2020Adobe PDF Library 15.0