Palette Master Color Management Software How to Use Guide
01 Proprietary Calibration Software Co-developed with leading color calibration experts X-Rite, Palette Master software simplifies calibration and reliably produces accurate color results. Palette Master can be used to fine tune the color engine in monitors and fully supports X-Rite colorimeter. By providing reliable calibration in minutes, Palette Master also helps ensure satisfactory results that will meet and go beyond your expectations. NOTE: Illustrations for reference only. Vary by purchased model. I. Launching Palette Master For Windows For Mac Double-click on the icon Double-click on the icon in the Dock Check to see that the USB cable is connected to both the monitor and the computer. Check to see that colorimeter is connected to the monitor s USB port. CONNECTING COLORIMETER USB PC IN USB Launching Palette Master
02 II. In Basic Mode i Click Display Profiling to start the calibration process. Select the BenQ monitor you want to calibrate first, and then select the Preset you need. For experienced users only: You may customize the RGB Primaries by (x,y) or (u,v ), and adjust Luminance, White Point, and Gamma levels as needed. When finished, click Next to proceed. In Basic Mode
03 II. In Basic Mode ii Select target Calibration 1 or Calibration 2 to save the calibration result into the monitor, and then click Start Measurement to calibrate the monitor. Before calibrating, tilt the monitor up to ensure that the colorimeter snaps onto the monitor. CALIBRATION Step 1 Step 2 In Basic Mode
04 When calibration is finished, you will see this screen. Click Next to save calibration results. Two steps for saving the ICC profile: 1. Type the name to create and save the ICC profile to the computer. 2. Click the button to start building the ICC profile. In Basic Mode
05 II. In Basic Mode ii After saving the ICC file, you can use Compare profile to check the effect both after and before. In Basic Mode
06 III. In Advanced Mode i Click Profiling. Select the desired RGB Primaries and Luminance. For experienced users only: You may customize the RGB Primaries by (x,y) or (u,v ) and adjust Luminance by measuring the environment for a more accurate number. And when choosing custom RGB Primaries, you can also adjust the White Point, and Gamma levels as needed. When finished, click Next to proceed. In Advanced Mode
07 Here we use the i1 pro as an example to show how to adjust Luminance by measuring the environment: 1. Click Calibrate. 2. Follow the diagram on the screen. 3. Wait for calibration to finish. 4. Click Measure. 5. Follow the diagram on the screen. 6. Wait for measurement to finish. Click Save As to save the measurement results. Saved data can be used later. In Advanced Mode
08 Name the measurement file. Click OK. Click Use luminance from white point measurements. Click Next. In Advanced Mode
09 III. In Advanced Mode ii You can change the type of ICC profile you want to use, but the default setting (ICC V4) is recommended. 1. Select Patch set. 2. Set Patch set size according to your requirements. 3. A larger set size usually provides better accuracy, but takes longer to measure. 4. You may add specific Pantone targets to make the calibration results accurate for your project. 5. When your settings are in place, click Next. In Advanced Mode
10 Select target Calibration 1 or Calibration 2 to save the calibration result into the monitor, and then click Start Measurement to calibrate the monitor. Before calibrating, tilt the monitor up to ensure that the colorimeter snaps onto the monitor. CALIBRATION Step 1 Step 2 In Advanced Mode
11 III. In Advanced Mode ii When calibration is finished, you will see this screen. Click Next to save calibration results. 1 2 Two steps for saving the ICC profile: 1. Type the name to create and save the ICC profile to the computer. 2. Click the button to start building the ICC profile. In Advanced Mode
12 After saving the ICC file, you can use Compare profile to check the effect both after and before. In Advanced Mode
13 IV. QA report Click Quality. Choose from a variety of pre-defined standards and use them as targets to check your monitor. Click Next and Start Measurement. QA report
14 After the measurement, this report shows if your monitor passed and lists the Delta E for each standard color. You can choose Delta E 1976 or 2000, as needed. QA report
15 V. Uniformity Click Uniformity. You can use the default 3x3 measurement target or the more accurate 5x5 target. Click Next and Start Measurement. Uniformity
16 Change the gray levels - 63/128/255 to further check according to your needs. Uniformity
17 VI. Advanced Calibration Editor This function can be used when you want to fine-tune the hue or saturation of one particular color. Click Advanced Calibration Editor. Choose the BenQ monitor and which calibration mode you want to fine tune, and then software will load the related color information. Advanced Calibration Editor
18 After fine tune hue and saturation, click Done to save the result. Advanced Calibration Editor
19 VII. Load Calibration This function can load the calibration profile done before into the monitor to save the re-calibration time. NOTE: Color performance may vary from the profile done as the monitor status changes. Click Load Calibration. Choose the BenQ monitor and calibration mode, also the calibration profile you want to use, and then software will load the related color information. Once confirmed, click Load Calibration to load the profile. Load Calibration
20 While loading the calibration profile, the monitor may blink sometimes. After finished, the software will show the message. VIII. System Requirements OS system PC Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit version) or above Mac OS X 10.6.8 or above Hardware At least 2 USB ports Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 or better CPU 2GB of available disk space The graphic card must support at least 16.7 million display colors. Minimum resolution 1024 x 768 IX. Supported Colorimeters Manufacturer X-Rite Model i1 Pro, i1 Pro2, i1 Display Pro Load Calibration, System Requirements, and Supported Colorimeters
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