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Recalibrate the Current Preset, Select and Modify a Preset, StudioCal XML option

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After 15-60 seconds, depending on the measurement instrument, the Z27x will display a message asking you how you wish to calibrate the monitor. Recalibrate the Current Preset This option will recalibrate the active color space using its current configuration. This is the recommended procedure for recalibrating a color space that is configured the way you need it to be. After choosing this option the display will show an instrument alignment target. Align your instrument with the center of the crosshairs then press the Start Calibration bezel button. NOTE: If using the HP DreamColor Calibration Solution, be sure to rotate the ambient light filter out of the way before using the instrument. For other instruments be sure to remove the lens cap prior to calibration. Depending on the instrument used, calibration may take between a few minutes and half an hour. The screen will display a variety of colors during the calibration process then display a calibration complete message at the end of calibration. Select and Modify a Preset This option allows you to choose the color space to calibrate and change the gamut, white point, gamma, and luminance targets. This is the recommended procedure if you want to modify a color space preset from its factory configuration When this option is selected you will be presented with a series of screens from which you can choose the desired calibration targets. Each screen allows you to select from a set of standard options, as documented below. If you wish to create a custom set of calibration targets use the StudioCal XML option, documented in the Z27x Advanced User Guide. The following standard options are provided for you to select from: ● Color Gamut ◦ sRGB / BT.709 - the standard color gamut for general computing and high definition (HD) video ◦ AdobeRGB - this gamut is often used by professional photographers and has an extended green gamut, as compared to sRGB ◦ BT.601 - the standard color gamut for NTSC and PAL standard definition (SD) video 54 Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor

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After 15–60 seconds, depending on the measurement instrument, the Z27x will display a message
asking you how you wish to calibrate the monitor.
Recalibrate the Current Preset
This option will recalibrate the active color space using its current configuration. This is the
recommended procedure for recalibrating a color space that is configured the way you need it to be.
After choosing this option the display will show an instrument alignment target. Align your instrument
with the center of the crosshairs then press the
Start Calibration
bezel button.
NOTE:
If using the HP DreamColor Calibration Solution, be sure to rotate the ambient light filter out
of the way before using the instrument. For other instruments be sure to remove the lens cap prior to
calibration.
Depending on the instrument used, calibration may take between a few minutes and half an hour.
The screen will display a variety of colors during the calibration process then display a calibration
complete message at the end of calibration.
Select and Modify a Preset
This option allows you to choose the color space to calibrate and change the gamut, white point,
gamma, and luminance targets. This is the recommended procedure if you want to modify a color
space preset from its factory configuration
When this option is selected you will be presented with a series of screens from which you can
choose the desired calibration targets. Each screen allows you to select from a set of standard
options, as documented below. If you wish to create a custom set of calibration targets use the
StudioCal XML option, documented in the Z27x Advanced User Guide.
The following standard options are provided for you to select from:
●
Color Gamut
◦
sRGB / BT.709 – the standard color gamut for general computing and high definition (HD)
video
◦
AdobeRGB – this gamut is often used by professional photographers and has an extended
green gamut, as compared to sRGB
◦
BT.601 – the standard color gamut for NTSC and PAL standard definition (SD) video
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Chapter 4
Operating the Monitor