Eizo ColorNavigator User Manual

ImportantPlease read this User’s Manual carefully to familiarize yourself with safe and effective usage. Please retain this manual for future referen

101. Setting UpConfirming the Software VersionThe software version can be confirmed through "About ColorNavigator..." by clicking the ColorNav

1. Setting Up11Note• Some measurement devices require a self-powered USB hub. For details, refer to the user's manual of the measurement device.•

122. How to Adjust the Monitor2. How to Adjust the MonitorThis section describes adjustment procedures when one monitor is connected to computer. To a

2. How to Adjust the Monitor13Setup ColorNavigator1 Turn on both the monitor and the computer 30 minutes before monitor adjustment (= warming up)Disa

142. How to Adjust the Monitor3 Startup window appears. Select an adjustment target from the list, and then click [Next].For general printing, select

2. How to Adjust the Monitor155 Initialize the measurement deviceInitialize the measurement device according to the instructions.When colormunki is c

162. How to Adjust the Monitor6 Proceed monitor adjustmentThe measurement window appears on the screen.When colormunki is connected to the computer,

2. How to Adjust the Monitor17Progress bars are displayed on the right-bottom corner while adjustment is in progress.Message display area:Instructions

182. How to Adjust the Monitor7 Confirm the result When the monitor adjustment has been finished, the result window will appear. Confirm the result.Stor

2. How to Adjust the Monitor192-2. Monitor Adjustment Procedure (Creating a New Target)Create a Target to Adjust the MonitorIt is possible to se

2About This ManualAbout This ManualThis manual describes the features, installation and usage of ColorNavigator (monitor adjustment software for LCD m

202. How to Adjust the MonitorSetup ColorNavigator 1 Turn on both the monitor and the computer 30 minutes before monitor adjustment (= warming up)Dis

2. How to Adjust the Monitor213 Startup window appears. Click [Create a new target...]4 If the monitor is CG18, CG19 or CG21, the following window w

222. How to Adjust the Monitor5 Set the targetsMake a new target window will appear. Set values for following items, and then click [Next].Gamut: (fo

2. How to Adjust the Monitor23Brightness / White Point:Set the Brightness (brightness) and White Point (white balance) for the monitor.Recommended : B

242. How to Adjust the MonitorWhen selecting "Ambient light"Set the target coordinates of a white point by measuring ambient light. About th

2. How to Adjust the Monitor25Black Level:Set the brightness of black (black level).Black level adjustment function enables you to reproduce the light

262. How to Adjust the MonitorGamma: Set the gamma. About L*, the selectable gamma value, refer to "About ColorNavigator". Specify whether t

2. How to Adjust the Monitor276 Set a target nameClick [OK]. 7 Save a profileThe above window will appear. Click [Do adjust]. Tips• Name the profile w

282. How to Adjust the Monitor9 Initialize the measurement deviceInitialize the measurement device according to the instructions.When colormunki is c

2. How to Adjust the Monitor2910 Proceed monitor adjustmentWhen colormunki is connected to the computer, turn the rotary disk to monitor measurement

About ColorNavigator3About ColorNavigatorThe ColorNavigator software for ColorEdge series monitor makes monitor adjustment both simple and accurate. Y

302. How to Adjust the MonitorProgress bars are displayed on the right-bottom corner while adjustment is in progress.Message display area:Instructions

2. How to Adjust the Monitor312-3. Procedure for Measuring Paper WhiteThe target value of a white point and the target brightness can be set by measur

322. How to Adjust the Monitor4 Measure the paper whiteWhen colormunki is connected to the computer, turn the rotary disk to monitor measurement mode

2. How to Adjust the Monitor332-4. Procedure for Measuring Ambient LightNote• The following measurement devices enable ambient light measurement.- X-R

342. How to Adjust the Monitor5 Measure the ambient lightHold the measurement device as below, with the ambient light head side facing front.Move it

2. How to Adjust the Monitor35colormunki1 Select "Ambient light" in the Make a new target window2 Click [Measure the target...]3 Initiali

362. How to Adjust the Monitor4 Measure the ambient lightTurn the rotary disk to ambient light measurement mode.Hold the measurement device as below.

2. How to Adjust the Monitor372-5. Periodic Monitor Adjustment Periodic Readjustment The monitor brightness and color gradually alter. To compensate f

383. Advanced Settings (Validation, Manual Adjusment)3. Advanced Settings (Validation, Manual Adjustment)3-1. Monitor ValidationVerifies the adjustment

3. Advanced Settings (Validation, Manual Adjusment)394 Confirm the result After validation, the number of the measured color batch, the color batch, t

4About ColorNavigatorColorNavigator SoftwareColorNavigator Software construction is as follows. Select an operation on the startup screen which is di

403. Advanced Settings (Validation, Manual Adjusment)3-2. Manual AdjustmentAfter completing adjustment, the white point, brightness, gamma, the hue an

3. Advanced Settings (Validation, Manual Adjusment)41Color Slide bar to the left Slide bar to the rightR to magenta to yellowG to yellow to cyan B

424. Using ColorNavigator in Multiple Monitor Environment4. Using ColorNavigator in Multiple Monitor EnvironmentIf you use ColorNavigator in a multipl

5. Preferences435. PreferencesMacintoshClick [ColorNavigator] - [Preferences...] to open the timer setup window.WindowsClick the [Preferences] button

445. Preferences5-2. ProfileMacintoshSpecify a folder with the attribute to save a profile. Local domainUsable folders for all accounts which registered

5. Preferences455-3. ValidationSpecify the number of color patches that is used for validation. Default setting is 32.Simple: 32 colorsDetail: 145 col

466. Error Message List6. Error Message ListFind the following description if a message appears while running Color Navigator.Problems Points to check

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1. Setting Up51. Setting UpSet up the operating environment according to the following procedures. (Install ColorNavigator on the computer and connect

61. Setting UpHow to Install To install the software from the EIZO LCD Utility Disk (CD-ROM)1 Insert the" EIZO LCD Utility Disk" to the CD-

1. Setting Up7Connecting the Measurement Device1 Connect the upstream port of monitor and the USB downstream port of computer with the EIZO USB Cable

81. Setting Up1-2. WindowsThe following is required for adjusting the monitors in the ColorEdge series with ColorNavigator.System Requirements • Penti

1. Setting Up9How to InstallTo install the software from the EIZO LCD Utility Disk (CD-ROM)1 Insert the" EIZO LCD Utility Disk" to the CD-R