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...be activated during adjustment or measurement. XX Check to see that colorimeter is full-featured, with the monitor. XX Before monitor calibration, turn on the icon in SW series monitors and fully supports X-Rite / Datacolor colorimeters. Make sure that came with ...XX Converters/adapters are recommended to the monitor, as the compatibility of the computer and the monitor. 2 Proprietary Calibration Software Palette Master Element software simplifies calibration and reliably produces accurate color results. Vary by USB-IF and is connected to warm up for reference only....
...be activated during adjustment or measurement. XX Check to see that colorimeter is full-featured, with the monitor. XX Before monitor calibration, turn on the icon in SW series monitors and fully supports X-Rite / Datacolor colorimeters. Make sure that came with ...XX Converters/adapters are recommended to the monitor, as the compatibility of the computer and the monitor. 2 Proprietary Calibration Software Palette Master Element software simplifies calibration and reliably produces accurate color results. Vary by USB-IF and is connected to warm up for reference only....
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.... 3. Launching Palette Master Element XX When multiple monitors are connected, each monitor should display an independent screen. Uncheck Use Windows display calibration check box. XX If you wish to disable this setting. 1. Select Control Panel, Color Management, and Advanced. 2. 5 XX If... your OS is Windows 10, Windows 8, or Windows 7, and the Windows Display Calibration function is enabled, please follow the steps below to maximize compatibility with other software (e.g., Photoshop), choose V2 in Profile Version, and Matrix in...
.... 3. Launching Palette Master Element XX When multiple monitors are connected, each monitor should display an independent screen. Uncheck Use Windows display calibration check box. XX If you wish to disable this setting. 1. Select Control Panel, Color Management, and Advanced. 2. 5 XX If... your OS is Windows 10, Windows 8, or Windows 7, and the Windows Display Calibration function is enabled, please follow the steps below to maximize compatibility with other software (e.g., Photoshop), choose V2 in Profile Version, and Matrix in...
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After setting, click Next. This will take around 7 minutes. XX Select Calibration 1, Calibration 2, or Calibration 3 to save the calibration result into the monitor, then click Start Measurement to your demand (see Profiles and Scenarios on page 17 for details). In Basic Mode You can choose the Photographer (Adobe RGB), Web Design (sRGB), Graphics (Adobe RGB), Cinema (DCI-P3), Designer (Display P3), or Video Editing (Rec.709) profile according to calibrate the monitor. 7 XX Select the desired Default profile, White Point and Luminance.
After setting, click Next. This will take around 7 minutes. XX Select Calibration 1, Calibration 2, or Calibration 3 to save the calibration result into the monitor, then click Start Measurement to your demand (see Profiles and Scenarios on page 17 for details). In Basic Mode You can choose the Photographer (Adobe RGB), Web Design (sRGB), Graphics (Adobe RGB), Cinema (DCI-P3), Designer (Display P3), or Video Editing (Rec.709) profile according to calibrate the monitor. 7 XX Select the desired Default profile, White Point and Luminance.
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NOTE: The illustration is for calibration, then click Continue. In Basic Mode 8 Step 1 Step 2 XX Before calibrating, tilt the monitor up to open the sensor for i1 Display Pro. XX Follow the instructions to ensure that the colorimeter snaps onto the monitor. Instructions vary by device.
NOTE: The illustration is for calibration, then click Continue. In Basic Mode 8 Step 1 Step 2 XX Before calibrating, tilt the monitor up to open the sensor for i1 Display Pro. XX Follow the instructions to ensure that the colorimeter snaps onto the monitor. Instructions vary by device.
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XX Once calibration finishes, you can be accessed from the following: Win: C:\Windows\System32\spool\drivers\colors Mac: /Users/[User Name]/Library/ColorSync/Profiles In Basic Mode NOTE: The ICC profile after calibration can see a brief calibration report of luminance, color temperature, and Delta E. 9 XX Put the colorimeter on the screen and match the colorimeter image to get the best calibration result, then click Continue to start calibration.
XX Once calibration finishes, you can be accessed from the following: Win: C:\Windows\System32\spool\drivers\colors Mac: /Users/[User Name]/Library/ColorSync/Profiles In Basic Mode NOTE: The ICC profile after calibration can see a brief calibration report of luminance, color temperature, and Delta E. 9 XX Put the colorimeter on the screen and match the colorimeter image to get the best calibration result, then click Continue to start calibration.
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... the monitor up to Medium or Large. After all settings finish, click Start Measurement to save the calibration result into the monitor. 14 XX Select Calibration 1, Calibration 2, or Calibration 3 to calibrate the monitor. Yet it will take more precise result, change the patch size to ensure that the colorimeter snaps onto the monitor. In Advanced...
... the monitor up to Medium or Large. After all settings finish, click Start Measurement to save the calibration result into the monitor. 14 XX Select Calibration 1, Calibration 2, or Calibration 3 to calibrate the monitor. Yet it will take more precise result, change the patch size to ensure that the colorimeter snaps onto the monitor. In Advanced...
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In Advanced Mode NOTE: The illustration is for calibration, then click Continue. XX Put the colorimeter on the screen and match the colorimeter image to get the best calibration result, then click Continue to open the sensor for i1 Display Pro. Instructions vary by device. 15 XX Follow the instructions to start calibration.
In Advanced Mode NOTE: The illustration is for calibration, then click Continue. XX Put the colorimeter on the screen and match the colorimeter image to get the best calibration result, then click Continue to open the sensor for i1 Display Pro. Instructions vary by device. 15 XX Follow the instructions to start calibration.
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In Advanced Mode XX You can see the brief calibration report of luminance and color temperature. 16 XX Once calibration finishes, you can setup the desired Delta E value range then click Validate Calibration for further validation.
In Advanced Mode XX You can see the brief calibration report of luminance and color temperature. 16 XX Once calibration finishes, you can setup the desired Delta E value range then click Validate Calibration for further validation.
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17 XX After validation, you can know if the calibration result meets the desired Delta E range. If needed, you can export the report into HTML format. NOTE: The ICC profile after calibration can be accessed from the following: Win: C:\Windows\System32\spool\drivers\colors Mac: /Users/[User Name]/Library/ColorSync/Profiles In Advanced Mode
17 XX After validation, you can know if the calibration result meets the desired Delta E range. If needed, you can export the report into HTML format. NOTE: The ICC profile after calibration can be accessed from the following: Win: C:\Windows\System32\spool\drivers\colors Mac: /Users/[User Name]/Library/ColorSync/Profiles In Advanced Mode
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... Pro, i1 Pro2, i1Pro 3 Plus, i1 Display Pro, i1Display Pro Plus, i1 Display 2, i1 Studio, ColorMunki Photo Spyder 4, Spyder 5, Spyder X NOTE: • (*): When you color calibrate with Palette Master Element, HDR needs to remain off HDR on by region, please visit your local stores for informational purposes only. To turn off... • Intel® Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 or better CPU • 2GB of their respective companies, and are subject to Support.BenQ.com > Palette Master Element > Q&A.
... Pro, i1 Pro2, i1Pro 3 Plus, i1 Display Pro, i1Display Pro Plus, i1 Display 2, i1 Studio, ColorMunki Photo Spyder 4, Spyder 5, Spyder X NOTE: • (*): When you color calibrate with Palette Master Element, HDR needs to remain off HDR on by region, please visit your local stores for informational purposes only. To turn off... • Intel® Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 or better CPU • 2GB of their respective companies, and are subject to Support.BenQ.com > Palette Master Element > Q&A.
User Manual
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...the one on plate (R1) and attach them together. How to complete the installation and calibration process. Install the right hoods. Follow the instruction manuals of the colorimeter you intend to calibrate the display's color by a colorimeter, slide to the end as illustrated. Place the monitor... upright on its stand on page 31. top plate 2. Portrait installation SW270C came with plate (R2) to open the cover on ...
...the one on plate (R1) and attach them together. How to complete the installation and calibration process. Install the right hoods. Follow the instruction manuals of the colorimeter you intend to calibrate the display's color by a colorimeter, slide to the end as illustrated. Place the monitor... upright on its stand on page 31. top plate 2. Portrait installation SW270C came with plate (R2) to open the cover on ...
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If you purchased and the provided software (e.g., Palette Master Element) to complete the installation and calibration process. Follow the instruction manuals of the colorimeter you intend to calibrate the display's color by a colorimeter, slide to assemble your monitor hardware 29 7. How to open the cover on the top plate so the colorimeter can be installed.
If you purchased and the provided software (e.g., Palette Master Element) to complete the installation and calibration process. Follow the instruction manuals of the colorimeter you intend to calibrate the display's color by a colorimeter, slide to assemble your monitor hardware 29 7. How to open the cover on the top plate so the colorimeter can be installed.
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... to -Use Guide). Visit the website for different types of the control keys to Color Adjustment > Color Mode > calibration modes. Refer to Working with HDR technology on page 73. • To apply the calibrated result, go to bring up the hot key menu. Once the adjustment is in HDR-emulated mode. SW320...
... to -Use Guide). Visit the website for different types of the control keys to Color Adjustment > Color Mode > calibration modes. Refer to Working with HDR technology on page 73. • To apply the calibrated result, go to bring up the hot key menu. Once the adjustment is in HDR-emulated mode. SW320...
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... of color settings defined Custom 2 by 100K. 5000K ~ 9300K The blend of the image. Item Function Range Calibration Applies the calibration result optimized by the 1 provided calibration software named Palette Calibration 2 Master Element and your colorimeter (purchased separately). CAD / CAM Enhances the contrast if a CAD / CAM ... main menu 55 Go to the succeeding R (red), G (green), and B (blue) menus to the image. Decreasing one or more information Calibration (Palette Master Element How-to-Use Guide). 3 See Appendix: Advanced software on a yellowish tint.
... of color settings defined Custom 2 by 100K. 5000K ~ 9300K The blend of the image. Item Function Range Calibration Applies the calibration result optimized by the 1 provided calibration software named Palette Calibration 2 Master Element and your colorimeter (purchased separately). CAD / CAM Enhances the contrast if a CAD / CAM ... main menu 55 Go to the succeeding R (red), G (green), and B (blue) menus to the image. Decreasing one or more information Calibration (Palette Master Element How-to-Use Guide). 3 See Appendix: Advanced software on a yellowish tint.
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... each color mode Depending on your model. Color Mode Adobe RGB sRGB B+W Rec.709 DCI-P3 Display P3 M-book HDR DICOM Darkroom Calibration 1 Calibration 2 Calibration 3 Custom 1 Custom 2 CAD / CAM Animation SW320 V V V V V V V V V V V V V SW271 V V V V V V V V V V V V V SW270C V V V V V V V V V V V V V V Available menu options for color adjustment may differ by model. Color modes and the available display options are as follows: SW320...
... each color mode Depending on your model. Color Mode Adobe RGB sRGB B+W Rec.709 DCI-P3 Display P3 M-book HDR DICOM Darkroom Calibration 1 Calibration 2 Calibration 3 Custom 1 Custom 2 CAD / CAM Animation SW320 V V V V V V V V V V V V V SW271 V V V V V V V V V V V V V SW270C V V V V V V V V V V V V V V Available menu options for color adjustment may differ by model. Color modes and the available display options are as follows: SW320...
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...N/A N/A V N/A N/A V N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A V V N/A V V N/A V V N/A V V V V V V SW270C Color Mode Brightness Contrast Adobe RGB V V Sharpness V Color Temp. 5000K / 6500K Settings Gamma 2.2 Color Gamut Adobe RGB 58 Navigating the main menu Hue Saturation ... / 6500K N/A 6500K DCI-P3 V V V N/A DICOM V V V N/A Darkroom V V V N/A HDR N/A N/A V N/A Calibration 1 N/A N/A V N/A Calibration 2 N/A N/A V N/A Calibration 3 N/A N/A V N/A Custom 1 V V V V Custom 2 V V V V • V: all options are not available ...
...N/A N/A V N/A N/A V N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A V V N/A V V N/A V V N/A V V V V V V SW270C Color Mode Brightness Contrast Adobe RGB V V Sharpness V Color Temp. 5000K / 6500K Settings Gamma 2.2 Color Gamut Adobe RGB 58 Navigating the main menu Hue Saturation ... / 6500K N/A 6500K DCI-P3 V V V N/A DICOM V V V N/A Darkroom V V V N/A HDR N/A N/A V N/A Calibration 1 N/A N/A V N/A Calibration 2 N/A N/A V N/A Calibration 3 N/A N/A V N/A Custom 1 V V V V Custom 2 V V V V • V: all options are not available ...
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SW270C Settings Color Mode Brightness Contrast Sharpness sRGB V V V Color Temp. 5000K / 6500K Gamma 2.2 / sRGB Color Gamut sRGB B+W (*) V V V N/A Rec. 709 V V V 6500K M-book V V V N/A DCI-P3 V V V N/A Display-P3 V V V 6500K DICOM V V V N/A HDR V V V N/A Calibration 1 N/A N/A V N/A Calibration 2 N/A N/A V N/A Calibration 3 N/A N/A V N/A Custom 1 V V V V Custom 2 V V V V • V: all options are not available for adjustment. • *: 3 levels are available for adjustment. N/A: all options are provided for adjustment...
SW270C Settings Color Mode Brightness Contrast Sharpness sRGB V V V Color Temp. 5000K / 6500K Gamma 2.2 / sRGB Color Gamut sRGB B+W (*) V V V N/A Rec. 709 V V V 6500K M-book V V V N/A DCI-P3 V V V N/A Display-P3 V V V 6500K DICOM V V V N/A HDR V V V N/A Calibration 1 N/A N/A V N/A Calibration 2 N/A N/A V N/A Calibration 3 N/A N/A V N/A Custom 1 V V V V Custom 2 V V V V • V: all options are not available for adjustment. • *: 3 levels are available for adjustment. N/A: all options are provided for adjustment...
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...OSD menu language. CAL. USB-C Awake If this function is in standby only) mode. When this function is disabled, the USB-C™ port is not (SW270C supplied with power while the monitor is activated, the OSD controls and hotkey operations will be disabled. Display Time Adjusts the display time of the... Navigating the main menu The language options displayed on the product supplied in monitor's standby mode, change the setting to remind you when monitor calibration is automatically calculated by a built-in use, the used time • OFF is • ON recommended.
...OSD menu language. CAL. USB-C Awake If this function is in standby only) mode. When this function is disabled, the USB-C™ port is not (SW270C supplied with power while the monitor is activated, the OSD controls and hotkey operations will be disabled. Display Time Adjusts the display time of the... Navigating the main menu The language options displayed on the product supplied in monitor's standby mode, change the setting to remind you when monitor calibration is automatically calculated by a built-in use, the used time • OFF is • ON recommended.
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... PIP/PBP To configure the Controller Keys for SW320 / SW271 Hotkey Puck here. Sets the feature or setup menu to Controller Key menu (SW270C only) on page 68. Custom Key 2 Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 3. (SW320 / SW271 only) Configure the ...• Adobe RGB • sRGB • B+W • Rec. 709 • DCI-P3 • HDR • DICOM (SW271 only) • Darkroom • Calibration 1 • Calibration 2 • Calibration 3 (SW271 only) • Custom 1 • Custom 2 • CAD / CAM (SW320 only) • Animation (SW320 only) 66 Navigating the main menu
... PIP/PBP To configure the Controller Keys for SW320 / SW271 Hotkey Puck here. Sets the feature or setup menu to Controller Key menu (SW270C only) on page 68. Custom Key 2 Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 3. (SW320 / SW271 only) Configure the ...• Adobe RGB • sRGB • B+W • Rec. 709 • DCI-P3 • HDR • DICOM (SW271 only) • Darkroom • Calibration 1 • Calibration 2 • Calibration 3 (SW271 only) • Custom 1 • Custom 2 • CAD / CAM (SW320 only) • Animation (SW320 only) 66 Navigating the main menu
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... applications to fine-tune the color engine in certain BenQ monitors and fully supports X-Rite / Datacolor colorimeters. Software access: www.BenQ.com > Support > Download & FAQ > the purchased model > the Software tab User guide: www.BenQ.com > Support > Download & FAQ > the ...model > the User Manual tab Appendix: Advanced software 73 Appendix: Advanced software Apart from the BenQ website. • Palette Master Element The Palette Master Element software simplifies calibration and reliably produces accurate color results. Palette Master Element can be used to enhance and extend...
... applications to fine-tune the color engine in certain BenQ monitors and fully supports X-Rite / Datacolor colorimeters. Software access: www.BenQ.com > Support > Download & FAQ > the purchased model > the Software tab User guide: www.BenQ.com > Support > Download & FAQ > the ...model > the User Manual tab Appendix: Advanced software 73 Appendix: Advanced software Apart from the BenQ website. • Palette Master Element The Palette Master Element software simplifies calibration and reliably produces accurate color results. Palette Master Element can be used to enhance and extend...
