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... Menu ...45 Language Menu ...46 Management Menu ...46 Menu and Message Control Menu 50 Information and Factory Reset Menus 51 Introduction to Color Calibration ...52 Preparing to Calibrate ...53 Calibrating the Z27x Using the Onscreen Menus 53 Recalibrate the Current Preset 54 Select and Modify a Preset 54 Auto EDID Update ...55 Appendix A Technical Specifications...
... Menu ...45 Language Menu ...46 Management Menu ...46 Menu and Message Control Menu 50 Information and Factory Reset Menus 51 Introduction to Color Calibration ...52 Preparing to Calibrate ...53 Calibrating the Z27x Using the Onscreen Menus 53 Recalibrate the Current Preset 54 Select and Modify a Preset 54 Auto EDID Update ...55 Appendix A Technical Specifications...
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... luminance (requires the separately purchased HP DreamColor Calibration Solution kit) ● Option to return to Factory Calibration settings or User Calibration settings to easily restore the monitor to the factory or user settings ● User calibration that requires the DreamColor calibration solution kit (sold separately) or...Easy access pull-out information card with 2560 x 1440 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions; 1 Product Features HP Z27x Monitor The LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) panel. The monitor ...
... luminance (requires the separately purchased HP DreamColor Calibration Solution kit) ● Option to return to Factory Calibration settings or User Calibration settings to easily restore the monitor to the factory or user settings ● User calibration that requires the DreamColor calibration solution kit (sold separately) or...Easy access pull-out information card with 2560 x 1440 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions; 1 Product Features HP Z27x Monitor The LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) panel. The monitor ...
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...with cable provided ● Analog audio output for headphones or an optional HP speaker bar ● SPDIF digital audio output ● RJ-45 network connector ● DreamColor USB 2.0 ports for connecting a color calibration tool or updating firmware ● USB 3.0 hub with one upstream port... (cable provided) that connects to the computer and four downstream ports that connect to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your ...
...with cable provided ● Analog audio output for headphones or an optional HP speaker bar ● SPDIF digital audio output ● RJ-45 network connector ● DreamColor USB 2.0 ports for connecting a color calibration tool or updating firmware ● USB 3.0 hub with one upstream port... (cable provided) that connects to the computer and four downstream ports that connect to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your ...
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...for the monitor when not in the Off position will yield the lowest power state for color calibration or firmware update. Rear Components 7 Connects a DisplayPort cable to the monitor. Connectors (side ... hub connector and to the monitor. NOTE: Putting the switch in use. Analog Audio Out DisplayPort 1 Connects headphones or optional HP Speaker Bar to a host USB port/hub. USB 3.0 Downstream Ports Connects optional USB devices to the monitor. Rear Components Component... to the monitor. RJ-45 Network Connector DreamColor USB 2.0 Ports Connects a network cable to the monitor.
...for the monitor when not in the Off position will yield the lowest power state for color calibration or firmware update. Rear Components 7 Connects a DisplayPort cable to the monitor. Connectors (side ... hub connector and to the monitor. NOTE: Putting the switch in use. Analog Audio Out DisplayPort 1 Connects headphones or optional HP Speaker Bar to a host USB port/hub. USB 3.0 Downstream Ports Connects optional USB devices to the monitor. Rear Components Component... to the monitor. RJ-45 Network Connector DreamColor USB 2.0 Ports Connects a network cable to the monitor.
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Monitor Plug and Play compatibility requires that the computer's graphic card is activated from the HP monitors support Web site. Plug and Play does not work correctly without installing the .INF file. This file is VESA DDC2-compliant and that ... or from the Internet on the computer: ● an .INF (Information) file ● ICM (Image Color Matching) files (one for each calibrated color space) ● client and server certificates for remote management via the Z27x web interface ● Z27x USB Software Development Kit (SDK) for Linux, Windows, and Mac ● sample StudioCal XML...
Monitor Plug and Play compatibility requires that the computer's graphic card is activated from the HP monitors support Web site. Plug and Play does not work correctly without installing the .INF file. This file is VESA DDC2-compliant and that ... or from the Internet on the computer: ● an .INF (Information) file ● ICM (Image Color Matching) files (one for each calibrated color space) ● client and server certificates for remote management via the Z27x web interface ● Z27x USB Software Development Kit (SDK) for Linux, Windows, and Mac ● sample StudioCal XML...
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...the Increase/Decrease buttons to adjust the luminance to the display's native color gamut. Selecting a Color Space Preset The Z27x provides factory calibrated color space presets, suitable for all calibrated color space presets can be adjusted from 0-100% of color-critical workflows including visual effects, animation, on-set/dailies...spaces. Use the Up/Down buttons to navigate to the desired color space then press the Select button to open the OSD. 3. HP recommends that you adjust luminance away from 48-250 cd/m2. Press the bottom Open Menu button to a specific luminance level, the...
...the Increase/Decrease buttons to adjust the luminance to the display's native color gamut. Selecting a Color Space Preset The Z27x provides factory calibrated color space presets, suitable for all calibrated color space presets can be adjusted from 0-100% of color-critical workflows including visual effects, animation, on-set/dailies...spaces. Use the Up/Down buttons to navigate to the desired color space then press the Select button to open the OSD. 3. HP recommends that you adjust luminance away from 48-250 cd/m2. Press the bottom Open Menu button to a specific luminance level, the...
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... this command will be helpful to open the OSD. 2. use this command will displayed as a Confidence Monitor on the screen. use of quickly switching between calibrations. ● Empty - allows you to quickly turn the PIP on this option can be displayed as another . Therefore this usage. ● Swap Primary / PIP Inputs... select one of the five front bezel buttons to display the button labels, and then press the bottom Open Menu button to quickly check the calibration accuracy of the available options for more information on page 38 for -Pixel.
... this command will be helpful to open the OSD. 2. use this command will displayed as a Confidence Monitor on the screen. use of quickly switching between calibrations. ● Empty - allows you to quickly turn the PIP on this option can be displayed as another . Therefore this usage. ● Swap Primary / PIP Inputs... select one of the five front bezel buttons to display the button labels, and then press the bottom Open Menu button to quickly check the calibration accuracy of the available options for more information on page 38 for -Pixel.
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... coordinate display to xy/u'v' (allows you to switch the information to display as either CIE 1931 xy or CIE 1976 u'v') Back Reset to Last Calibration Reset to Factory Calibration Back Video Input Menu Level 1 Video Input Level 2 DisplayPort 1 DisplayPort 2 HDMI Auto-Switch Source Back Level 3 Enable Disable Back Level 4 Image Adjustment Menu...
... coordinate display to xy/u'v' (allows you to switch the information to display as either CIE 1931 xy or CIE 1976 u'v') Back Reset to Last Calibration Reset to Factory Calibration Back Video Input Menu Level 1 Video Input Level 2 DisplayPort 1 DisplayPort 2 HDMI Auto-Switch Source Back Level 3 Enable Disable Back Level 4 Image Adjustment Menu...
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...Only Enable, Via Network Only Disable Back Do you want the internal processor to be enabled for display calibration, firmware updates, and remote management. Level 1 Management (continued) Level 2 Manage Internal Processor Firmware Update Support Calibration Support Remote Management Services Level 3 Level 4 Back Do you want to allow firmware updates? Enable Disable... WS-Identity Support Back Install Certificate 48 Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor Enable Disable Back Enable / Disable Server Do you want to allow display calibration? The internal processor must be enabled?
...Only Enable, Via Network Only Disable Back Do you want the internal processor to be enabled for display calibration, firmware updates, and remote management. Level 1 Management (continued) Level 2 Manage Internal Processor Firmware Update Support Calibration Support Remote Management Services Level 3 Level 4 Back Do you want to allow firmware updates? Enable Disable... WS-Identity Support Back Install Certificate 48 Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor Enable Disable Back Enable / Disable Server Do you want to allow display calibration? The internal processor must be enabled?
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... 2 Level 3 Display Mode: Display Mode Color Space: Color Space Current Video Pipeline Delay: xx ms Serial Number: Serial Number Firmware Revision: Firmware Revision ID Last Calibration: xxxxx Hours Backlight Hours: xxxxx Hours Internal Processor: On/Off Remote Management Server: On/Off IPv4 Address: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Video Timing Information Active...
... 2 Level 3 Display Mode: Display Mode Color Space: Color Space Current Video Pipeline Delay: xx ms Serial Number: Serial Number Firmware Revision: Firmware Revision ID Last Calibration: xxxxx Hours Backlight Hours: xxxxx Hours Internal Processor: On/Off Remote Management Server: On/Off IPv4 Address: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Video Timing Information Active...
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... Show Display Information command. The following measurement instruments are supported: 52 Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor The Z27x has been pre-calibrated at the factory to accurately display six of dollars. HP supports a variety of color measurement instruments, from time to time to ensure color accuracy. A detailed ... 250 cd/m2 100 cd/m2 100 cd/m2 48 cd/m2 As a display is covered in the HP DreamColor Z27x Advanced User Guide. The number of hours since calibration can be recalibrated by the user. In addition, all color spaces presets can be displayed via the Display ...
... Show Display Information command. The following measurement instruments are supported: 52 Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor The Z27x has been pre-calibrated at the factory to accurately display six of dollars. HP supports a variety of color measurement instruments, from time to time to ensure color accuracy. A detailed ... 250 cd/m2 100 cd/m2 100 cd/m2 48 cd/m2 As a display is covered in the HP DreamColor Z27x Advanced User Guide. The number of hours since calibration can be recalibrated by the user. In addition, all color spaces presets can be displayed via the Display ...
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... Color Analyzer colorimeter Please refer to turn the processor on. 4. To enable the Z27x internal processor: 1. Choose Enable then press Select to the HP DreamColor Z27x Advanced User Guide or the Calibration Best Practices white paper for the processor to calibrate, the Z27x internal processor must have USB connection, which is optional on the bottom of Energy...
... Color Analyzer colorimeter Please refer to turn the processor on. 4. To enable the Z27x internal processor: 1. Choose Enable then press Select to the HP DreamColor Z27x Advanced User Guide or the Calibration Best Practices white paper for the processor to calibrate, the Z27x internal processor must have USB connection, which is optional on the bottom of Energy...
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...recommended procedure for you to select from which you to calibrate the monitor. The screen will be sure to remove the lens cap prior to calibration. NOTE: If using the HP DreamColor Calibration Solution, be . If you to choose the color space to calibrate and change the gamut, white point, gamma, and .... This is configured the way you need it to be sure to rotate the ambient light filter out of calibration targets use the StudioCal XML option, documented in the Z27x Advanced User Guide. the standard color gamut for NTSC and PAL standard definition (SD) video 54 Chapter 4 ...
...recommended procedure for you to select from which you to calibrate the monitor. The screen will be sure to remove the lens cap prior to calibration. NOTE: If using the HP DreamColor Calibration Solution, be . If you to choose the color space to calibrate and change the gamut, white point, gamma, and .... This is configured the way you need it to be sure to rotate the ambient light filter out of calibration targets use the StudioCal XML option, documented in the Z27x Advanced User Guide. the standard color gamut for NTSC and PAL standard definition (SD) video 54 Chapter 4 ...
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also used in the Z27x Advanced User Guide. the standard gamma for traditional film work ◦ DCI-...color gamut for Ultra High Definition (UHD or 4K) consumer television ◦ DCI P3 - the classic gamma used , calibration may take between a few minutes and half an hour. appropriate for the dim lighting used in film post-production and dailies... dim lighting used in typical office and home illumination ◦ 120 cd/m2 - The screen will show a calibration target. Auto EDID Update By default, the display automatically updates the display EDID when you change the active color...
also used in the Z27x Advanced User Guide. the standard gamma for traditional film work ◦ DCI-...color gamut for Ultra High Definition (UHD or 4K) consumer television ◦ DCI P3 - the classic gamma used , calibration may take between a few minutes and half an hour. appropriate for the dim lighting used in film post-production and dailies... dim lighting used in typical office and home illumination ◦ 120 cd/m2 - The screen will show a calibration target. Auto EDID Update By default, the display automatically updates the display EDID when you change the active color...
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... in the Management menu. The following table lists the available lockouts and the buttons that must be entered. Firmware updates and calibration are not displayed, holding the specific buttons down again for ten seconds will lock out different parts of the display. Possible Cause... Monitor is displaying an active signal. Firmware updates and calibration are still available, unless disabled in the Primary OSD main menu. Incorrect setup or equipment failure. This functionality is only available...
... in the Management menu. The following table lists the available lockouts and the buttons that must be entered. Firmware updates and calibration are not displayed, holding the specific buttons down again for ten seconds will lock out different parts of the display. Possible Cause... Monitor is displaying an active signal. Firmware updates and calibration are still available, unless disabled in the Primary OSD main menu. Incorrect setup or equipment failure. This functionality is only available...
Calibration Best Practices for the DreamColor Z27x Professional Display
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Technical white paper Calibration Best Practices for the HP DreamColor Z27x Professional Display Z7X230/Z7X240 Firmware Release, September 2014 Table of contents Document Version Information...2 Introduction ...2 Supported Measurement Instruments ...2 Klein Instruments...2 Photo Research ...3 Konica Minolta...4 HP DreamColor Calibration Solution...4 Calibration in Practice ...5 Preparing for Display Calibration...5 Calibration Environment...5 Display Warm-Up ...5 Calibration Frequency Recommendations...6 Calibration Customization with StudioCal XML ...6 New Commands in this...
Technical white paper Calibration Best Practices for the HP DreamColor Z27x Professional Display Z7X230/Z7X240 Firmware Release, September 2014 Table of contents Document Version Information...2 Introduction ...2 Supported Measurement Instruments ...2 Klein Instruments...2 Photo Research ...3 Konica Minolta...4 HP DreamColor Calibration Solution...4 Calibration in Practice ...5 Preparing for Display Calibration...5 Calibration Environment...5 Display Warm-Up ...5 Calibration Frequency Recommendations...6 Calibration Customization with StudioCal XML ...6 New Commands in this...
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... the one of the Klein K10-A colorimeter. This is normal for a new SoC memory configuration in the factory.) Introduction The HP DreamColor Z27x Professional Display has a built-in the Calibration Customization with building a calibration matrix and have an existing unit it is very important that is a high-speed, very accurate lightweight device that you to...
... the one of the Klein K10-A colorimeter. This is normal for a new SoC memory configuration in the factory.) Introduction The HP DreamColor Z27x Professional Display has a built-in the Calibration Customization with building a calibration matrix and have an existing unit it is very important that is a high-speed, very accurate lightweight device that you to...
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... gray with little to no shadow definition then you need to display the first calibration menu. The following table lists the recommended configuration for non-contact measurements, and typically at a distance of their spectroradiometers. Recommended Settings for the HP DreamColor Z27x Professional Display - Extended Extended Extended Extended Extended Speed - Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled...
... gray with little to no shadow definition then you need to display the first calibration menu. The following table lists the recommended configuration for non-contact measurements, and typically at a distance of their spectroradiometers. Recommended Settings for the HP DreamColor Z27x Professional Display - Extended Extended Extended Extended Extended Speed - Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled...
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... that is powered on a Z27x with the Z27x. Usage Guidelines The following guidelines are recommended when using the DreamColor Calibration Solution i1Display with the Z27x: • The Z27x may take up to five seconds after instrument connection to display the first calibration menu. Retail versions of each display. Technical white paper | Calibration Best Practices for the HP DreamColor Z27x Professional Display -
... that is powered on a Z27x with the Z27x. Usage Guidelines The following guidelines are recommended when using the DreamColor Calibration Solution i1Display with the Z27x: • The Z27x may take up to five seconds after instrument connection to display the first calibration menu. Retail versions of each display. Technical white paper | Calibration Best Practices for the HP DreamColor Z27x Professional Display -
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...It can stabilize. Once the calibration is properly positioned relative to calibration. Connect an USB memory device to the second DreamColor USB port prior to the instrument and then mark the table/bench position of the target values and measured results for the HP DreamColor Z27x Professional Display - This text... file contains all of the display or use a dark enclosed environment, such as it allows you line up so that the backlight can also be calibrated at an artist's or user's desk,...
...It can stabilize. Once the calibration is properly positioned relative to calibration. Connect an USB memory device to the second DreamColor USB port prior to the instrument and then mark the table/bench position of the target values and measured results for the HP DreamColor Z27x Professional Display - This text... file contains all of the display or use a dark enclosed environment, such as it allows you line up so that the backlight can also be calibrated at an artist's or user's desk,...
