BenQ SW272Q Palette Master Ultimate User Manual
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- BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 1
Palette Master Ultimate User Manual Calibration software V 1.00 - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 2
such revision or changes. It is the sole responsibility of the user if problems (such as data loss and system failure) occurred due to non-factory . Servicing Should you have any queries about the software after reading the document, visit the local website from Support.BenQ.com for more support and - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 3
Note In this document, the steps needed to reach a menu are shown in condensed form, for example: System > Information. 3 - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 4
Table of contents Copyright and disclaimer 2 Introduction 6 Features...6 System requirements 6 Setup 7 Connections 7 Connecting with one monitor 7 Connecting with more than one monitor 8 Getting ready before you start 9 Downloading and launching Palette Master Ultimate 10 Updating the - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 5
cloud storage 38 Uploading ICC profiles to the cloud 38 Downloading ICC profiles from the cloud 38 Looking for assistance 39 Reading the latest user manual 39 Contacting customer service 39 Troubleshooting 40 Need more help 41 05/12/23 - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 6
produces accurate color results. Palette Master Ultimate can be used to fine tune the color engine in compatible BenQ monitors and fully supports certain X-Rite / Calibrite / Datacolor calibrators. Features • Performs hardware calibration quickly and reliably. • Communicates the monitor and the - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 7
Setup The software works only with compatible BenQ monitors and calibrators. It scans and detects compatible calibrator properly. Available connectors may vary by monitor. Note • The software does not support connection via HDMI cable. If HDMI connection is detected, you will be prompted to change - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 8
device to the monitor, as the compatibility of the converters/adapters in the market cannot be guaranteed. Connecting with more than one monitor The software supports color calibration of one monitor at a time, yet connection with up to 8 monitors is possible. 8 - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 9
. Note • When multiple monitors are connected, each monitor should display an independent screen. For details on changing the settings, see the user manual of the graphics card. • For a computer with Apple M1 processor, the number of connected monitors is limited. For other processors, you can - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 10
. 3. When the software is launched, it scans and identifies the connected monitor(s). If multiple supported monitors are connected, you may be requested to bind the monitors first. Follow the on-screen instructions. See Setting to bind your monitors on page 12 for more information. 4. Go to Account - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 11
automatically when it is launched. If an update is available, you will be guided to the Software Update page. Click DOWNLOAD to download the file. If you prefer to check for update manually, disable Auto Update. 1 2 3 45 No. Descriptions 1. Shows the current software version. 2. Shows the - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 12
it was closed by EXIT from the upper-right corner of the software or by Quit from the resident software menu) • the monitor is connected manually from the icon in the system tray > Connected devices > Check connected devices. The binding page shows only the monitors of the same model name. A suffix - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 13
the monitor drop-down list on the main page, right-click on the icon in the system tray > Connected devices > Check connected devices to connect manually. 13 - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 14
Overview Software main page 8 7 1 2 3 4 No. Function 1. Model update 2. Model list 3. Calibrator list 4. Software information 5. START 6. Function list 7. Close 6 5 Descriptions Scans and updates the connection status. If the monitor connection has been changed or the computer just woke up - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 15
log ID. See Backing up ICC profiles to cloud storage on page 38 and Contacting customer service on page 39 for more information. 2. Accesses to software information, user manual, and supported model list. 3. Accesses to software version information and update. See Updating the software on page - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 16
Color Calibration page 12 11 1 10 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 No. Descriptions 1. Shows the selected software function and information of the connected devices. 2. Accesses to customize a calibration target. See Setting a calibration target on page 24 for more information. 3. Decides which - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 17
No. Descriptions 10. Selects a calibration target preset. 11. Exits the software without saving. 12. Minimizes the software window. See Calibrating a monitor (Color Calibration) on page 23 for operations. 17 - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 18
Advance Color Adjust page 12 11 1 10 9 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 No. Descriptions 1. Shows the selected software function and information of the connected devices. 2. Shows the target details. Accesses to software information, including account, software 3. version and update. See Software - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 19
No. Descriptions 10. Selects a calibration target preset. 11. Exits the software without saving. 12. Minimizes the software window. See Fine-tuning a calibration mode (Advance Color Adjust) on page 33 for operations. 19 - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 20
Validation page 12 11 10 1 9 2 8 3 4 5 6 7 No. Descriptions 1. Shows the selected software function and information of the connected devices. Accesses to modify a validation threshold. The settings 2. are not available for a target that has been modified from Advance Color Adjust. - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 21
No. Descriptions 9. Shows the ICC profile that goes with the selected target. 10. Selects a calibration mode as the validation target. 11. Exits the software without saving. 12. Minimizes the software window. See Validating your monitor (Validation) on page 36 for operations. 21 - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 22
Interval Download Descriptions Determines how often the software reminds you of monitor calibration. Accesses software update if available. Connected devices Allows you to connect devices manually. Show Quit Brings the software page back. Exits the software and closes the software window. 22 - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 23
will carry the calibration results and is available as one of the color modes on compatible monitors. 5. Proceed with NEXT. 6. Read the on-screen instructions to make sure the devices are ready for calibration. You can keep the default settings of ICC Version and ICC Profile Name. Proceed with NEXT - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 24
applied on page 28 and Reading and saving the calibration report on page 30. Note • If you wish to maximize compatibility with other software (e.g., Photoshop), choose V2 in ICC Version. • If you prefer to name the ICC profile, see Naming an ICC profile on page 27 for more information. • Make sure - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 25
Scenario/Color mode Color Gamut Video Editing (Rec. 709) Rec. 709 White Point D65 Luminance 80 Gamma 2.4 Black Point Absolute zero If the monitor has been calibrated before, the calibration results can be saved and become your calibration target. You have more options in the list then. Select - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 26
TARGET. 4. Select Measure All or Measure and follow the on-screen instructions to measure the color parameters from another connected monitor. 5. The measured time to complete calibration. • If the measured monitor is not a BenQ SW series product, you should bear in mind that the color presentation - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 27
Naming an ICC profile An ICC profile refers to a set of data that defines how colors are represented and displayed on devices. The default ICC profile on your computer may not best suit your monitor. An ICC profile is generated whenever a color calibration is performed. It goes with the calibration - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 28
in the image to view details. • Click / to view on different embedded images from the gallery. • Click to add your images to the gallery. See Supported image formats for gallery on page 29 for more information. 28 - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 29
image formats for gallery Check for supported image formats before uploading images to the gallery. You will be notified when uploading an incompatible image. Item Image format Aspect ratio Number Condition *.jpg, *. - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 30
and saving the calibration report You are guided to a short calibration report after clicking CHECK REPORT at the end of monitor calibration. 1. Click MORE DETAILS for a detailed report. 2. You can adjust the average and maximum Delta E (ΔE) thresholds manually from a detailed report to see if your - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 31
mode is selected for the monitor. Note If the monitor calibration fails, click Please calibrate again from the short report and make adjustments as instructed by the troubleshooting information. Click RECALIBRATE to perform color calibration again. If it fails again, see Contacting customer - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 32
Calibrating the monitor periodically Set a reminder to notify you of monitor calibration on a regular basis. 1. Right-click on the icon in the system tray. 2. Go to Notify Interval and select a preferred interval. 32 - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 33
fine tune the colors. This function is available only after the monitor has been calibrated as instructed in Calibrating a monitor (Color Calibration) on page 23. 1. Get ready by following the instructions in Getting ready before you start on page 9. 2. Select Advance Color Adjust and START from the - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 34
default name or rename it as instructed by Naming an ICC profile on page 27. Proceed with NEXT. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to prepare the calibrator for target. Reading and saving the report in Advance Color Adjust You are guided to a short report after clicking CHECK REPORT at the end of - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 35
If a calibration mode has been modified from Advance Color Adjust, it will be marked as Modified. The original target details and the modified color values will be displayed. In Advance Color Adjust, a calibration mode (i.e., the results saved from monitor calibration) is modified to meet your - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 36
standard. 1. Get ready by following the instructions in Getting ready before you start on page list. 4. Adjust Delta E (ΔE) thresholds manually by clicking or to adjust the thresholds. This Reading and saving the validation report You are guided to a validation report after clicking CHECK REPORT at - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 37
main screen. Note Available information on the report varies if the selected validation target (i.e., a calibration mode) has been modified in Advance Color Adjust. You will not find whether the monitor passes or fails against the selected calibration mode. Delta E (ΔE) thresholds are not available - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 38
ICC profiles to cloud storage The cloud storage service is provided for registered users of the software up software information page, and go to Account. 3. Select BACKUP and follow the on-screen instructions to back up all the saved ICC profiles to the cloud. Downloading ICC profiles from the cloud - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 39
problem, go to Troubleshooting on page 30 to see if your problem manual version from BenQ website. Contacting customer service Click EXPORT LOG ID from Account and provide the log ID generated by the software to customer service. With the log ID, the personnel will be able to look into your problem - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 40
Troubleshooting Where to find the latest user manual? • Click on the lower-left part of software main page to bring up software information page, and go to Software Info. > OPEN FILE. • Visit Support.BenQ.com > Palette Master Ultimate > User Manuals. How to schedule a calibration reminder? See - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 41
the software before calibration/validation starts as well. Read the on-screen instructions carefully. Palette Master Ultimate can not properly detect a monitor in a devices to manually connect the monitor. Need more help? If your problems remain after checking this manual, please visit the local 41 - BenQ SW272Q | Palette Master Ultimate User Manual - Page 42
website from Support.BenQ.com for more support and local customer service. 42
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Palette Master Ultimate
User Manual
Calibration software
V 1.00